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George Gillespie.
George I have just found the offending article on www.mcltc.com match reports Muckamore v Cliftonville. The match reports are written for the local press to report to the wider cricketing public. No slight is meant or was anyone contesting the decision which you correctly called. The six men on the leg side rule could be called obscure but that doesn't undermine your decision. Occassionally bowlers are pulled up for not having enough fielders in the circle as well proving that captains and players make mistakes when placing fields in the heat of the moment.Apologies if you thought we were having a go at the umpire on our website because that wasn't the intention.

just a question reguarding the D/L rules. if there is a power cut at your ground, do you automatically lose the match?
with regard to the dundrum/laurelvale match, was the 30 day rule applied? was the start time rule applied?

Re - Davy & Awful umpiring

Its quite simple, when the umpire puts his finger up you get of the pitch. Standing there for 15 - 20 seconds will not change his decision.

I would put money on it that the same players who stood on yesterday wouldnt walk if they nicked one behind.

So the simple fact is, accept the decision and leave the pitch.

Imagine youngsters watching players standing on when given out, what an example to set them.

On the subject of umpire bashing contributors to sites should get their facts right or study the laws before making comments eg muckamore site stating a batsman when bowled being recalled because no ball had been called by myself for an obscure field placing technality. 6 fielders on leg side is definitely not obscure!

RE: WC FIELDS

I have absolutely no knowledge of the precise circumstances of the Dundrum v Laurelvale game, and so do not want to speculate on what should or should not have been done. I previously pointed out what the regulation said. I would suggest that if you were to read regulation t(ii) in conjunction with t(iv) the answer to your question is contained there.

Congratulations on Victoria CC winning their match yesterday against Clougher. A good nights celebrations where had by all players. Especially our very own Mr Vic Johns who even managed to gain an attractive female admirer and got up close and personal, mums the word Vic, Mrs Johns won't hear it from me mate. A great night enjoyed by all.

re; neale matthews D/L comment
have been told time and overs were lost as umpires were waiting for print-out does that count?

Congratulations to Muckamore in winning the Ulster Shield today when they beat Bonds Glen. Muckamore scored 323 in their 40 overs - Bonds Glen managed only 117 in their reply. A great weekend for the club with two wins.

re; dundrum/laurelvale
heard today from the 'horses mouth' what actually happened at dundrum. sounds very much like umpires where right to award the game to laurelvale as per ncu's own rules. would love to be a fly on the wall when they decide on vale's appeal.rules are rules!!!!!!!

Watching todays game at The Lawn was astounded to see both sides victims of some awful umpiring, the reactions of experienced and respected players said it all really.

i think there are too many people with too much to say regarding the D/L situation regarding Laurelvale and Dundrum. How would it make the unpires look if the NCU over ruled their deccision??

well spotted Tom - I was waiting to see who would pick up on that! But then if that's the only mistake I make I'd be happy enough! Today's Woodvale result throws things into the mix alright

Neale Matthews.
That would tend to make it look like the umpires got it wrong and the NCU got it right in asking the game to be replayed or could it be interpreted that this was a match two situation and now becomes a NO RESULT ?

Vic - no thanks needed - it was a really a labour of love - an enjoyable evening - a lot of really nice guys doing their best and over 250 runs scored - and nobody "in my ear"!. A great deal of potential on both sides but each side had a bowler who stood out. I'm certainly not gonna name them on this site in case the guys from Pollock Park are reading this! And those wee lads might not be all that interested in playing in Section I anyway!! On a different issue entirely re Dundrumgate. The problems in the past were more related to the interpretation of NCU Rules in the past rather than the Rules themselves. I formed the opinion based on experience over a long time that in such controversies everyone was equal but some were more equal than others. In this particular IF one Rule was "stretched" then how can another be enforced? Will be interested to see the outcome.

What with Andy Kennedy and Vic Johns both mentioning the Red Arrows I got to thinking what they have in common and came to the conclusion that it is that the Red Arrows affect adversely the ability to count!
Andy - 5 ball overs at Carrick (no help from partner?) and Vic there were 9 not 8 Red Arrows!