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re: disillusioned with the NCU rule book

This rule (26a) has been in place for at least one if not two years - why did Jeff (or his club) not propose a change to this rule regarding "pros" from different sections playing against each other in the Challenge Cup at last years NCU AGM – this scenario has happened before as Saintfield fell foul of this rule last year I think as they wanted to play their “pro” against a team from a higher section.

The 12 o’clock start time is also a rule that can be changed at an NCU AGM . . . . . . if the clubs want to that is of course.

jeff, as you said rules are rules, the same rules applied last year in the challenge cup, and it doesnt only affect Dundrum it affects all the lower league clubs.

I would say the NCU brought in the rule as the pro's in the premier league tend to be of a higher standard that those in section 1 as they play first class cricket so they probably feel it would benefit the lower clubs more by not playing pro's.

You have been very quiet over the winter jeff, has this ruling woken you up?

RE Jeff Maguire

That's the problem with common sense it's not very common!!!!!!

And we wonder why we can't retain or recruit young players......

editor . chairman ncu sent me email ref rule a26 (joke imo) stating that if both teams agreed too play pros we both be thrown out as we are junior club and rule is supposed too help us .lol be back later hopefully not as cross!

Cant believe that got email informing Dundrum that we cant play our professional in the senior cup , our club made the decision month ago that we wouldnt hide from playing againest waringstown fast bowling pro only too be informed that we cant , in my opinion that is a shocking rule or decision as surely as both teams are in agreement then common sense should appply an just when im in ranting mood we also were told that we cant delay the start 1 hour so that our best 2 school boys can get chance too play in the clubs biggest ever game againest a great team an ground at Waringstown which surely is a terrible decision as everyteam is trying too promote junior members. I no rules are rules is their common sense in NCU . if both teams can agree then surely thats common sense an can only be good for the game that we all love an the main reason their wont be stalwarts in junior clubs in 10 years as their is very little common sense ? ps i wont be back till 430 so be interested on any response . pps approve will win first race at salisbury tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to Niall O'Brien on his elevation to the position of Northants vice-captain.

Gary Wilson also got a game in the Championship scoring 62 for Surrey.

Dundrum cricket club are running a golf classic at Downpatrick golf course friday 28 may tee off times from 1pm / 5pm cost 80£ per team anyone interested contact Jeff 07730334479 . ps theirs a few cricketers that might get too shout four instead hitting them .

To all keen gardeners in the cricket fraternity!

Raymond and Maureen Hunter have kindly agreed to open their garden to the public on Friday 21st May 2010 between 2pm and 8pm. All proceeds are towards Lurgan Tigers and Lurgan Cricket Club. The garden is at their home at 19, Calvertstown Road, Bleary, BT63 5NY and has previously featured on the UTV programme 'How Does Your Garden Grow'. Admission is £3 and refreshments are available.
The garden has over 500 rhododendrons,the majority of which are currently in full bloom

I have to confess very belatedly that yes i forgot i had Bart's gear in my boot and as i was batting 10 in a two night game I arrived about half an hour after we lost our first wicket- BART!!

On Crooksie- Chris Harte and I were pacing the hospital floor when he met us to announce ' TWO WEE TEA LADIES'

Spot on Robin.
Nothing wrong with your memory but we'll have to ask the Bart why he didn't borrow gear. I suspect there weren't many of us there on time to ask!

Well Jim, England certainly rolled the Aussies over and very glad I was to see it ! The Australians are some cricketing outfit okay,but England were still to good for them on the nite and were worthy winners for sure....

Interesting article about the Irish Cricket President Basil McNamee,sounds like he's a great character and a formidable cricketer in his day!

One bit of trivia from me, his friend and playing colleague Dr Michael Crooks,oversaw the birth of my eldest son.
Being overjoyed at becoming a proud father of a fine bouncing baby boy, I thanked the good Doctor kindly and told him I was indepted to him always.

He just replied warmly that I was very welcome, but if my son grew up to become a cricketer; I would ensure that the boy must play for North-Down C.C. no less !

I acknowledged his request and bade him farewell..... and I haven't forgotten my promise !

hiler

dont know the car but remember a downpatrick umpire, bob law telling him he couldn,t bat unless he was dressed properly.why did he not put someone elses gear on .was the gear in b. dales car.

hope Jim enjoyed his champers - I understand that the Rest of the World certainly dominated yesterday. To put my views into perspective I certainly not an Anglophobe. My respect for them goes back to 1973 when Jeff Pullin's england team travelled to Dublin when Wales & Scotland thought it too dangerous despite the fact that we lived through it everyday! I use the word "understand" as I preferred to be at Lisburn yesterday to see "real" cricket. Lisburn 2s posting 274/6 (a free hiiting ton from JR) and Muckamore getting 236. Great entertainment and not a dancer in sight!

Well done Robin. Correct on Murray and Jack McMillan was the player struck off Bart's Christmas card list. Here's another ND farce to remember...in whose car was the Bart's gear when he was timed out against CIYMS in the 1983 senior cup match?
Great day at the Kensington Oval earlier.
See you in June mate.

Andy - "After that Aussie Performance"
Vic - "Aussie are some outfit"

Give England their dues, brilliant performance by Petersen, Kieswetter, Broad, Swann, etc.

Hope they get the plaudits they deserve, but Vic probably thinks Ireland should be there lol.