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With all due respect Neil, I think there is a general acceptance that half the teams in the Premier League wouldn't be described as 'good' so I don't know how there are any in Section 1?

Ireland have just blew away 'auld enemy' Scotland and have qualified for the super 4, 20/20's.

Destroyers in chief, fast bowlers Peter Connell and Trent Jonston ! ! !

Not forgetting Andrew White joint top scorer with the bat, brilliant stuff!

"Whose the daddy" Did some-one say the name, 'Vic Jons' ?????

Your rite Lurgan Scout?? But I'm too much of a 'maverick'! They would'nt even give me the captainacy of our new third team!!!!

I dont make my comments lightly about the start of Irelands demise.....McCallan, Bray and Langford Smith, Morgan gone, TJ and Botha cant go on forever. Coupled with the injuries to West and the continued injury problems suffered by Rankin.

Hopefully im proved wrong!

Rodney did i see your name in the local rag in regards to your football abilities? Rumour has it that you attended training twice in one week in Newcastle which in total added up to more attendances than at Dundrum CC for the whole season.

Apologies folks, I actually didn't realise that about Cronje. He's the first name that sprang to mind regarding the old book making.

Gordy, glad to see you are keeping a keen eye on the forums! Not too long before the season starts, competition for places hotting up. If we signed enough players that meant I had to play second team cricket then that can only improve the club. After all, there's no I in team.

R

Vic maybe you should take over as captain of Ireland and forget about that Victorian blood running through your veins.

Ireland just crushed U.S.A. there in the 20/20, and who did the damage ? Peter Connell 4 for 20 opening quick bowler,brought back in for the game.

Like I say, "There ain't too much I don't know about cricket,particularly the bowling"!!

And well done Andrew White 4 overs for only a few as well. Great stuff.

We're back on track!!!

Would'nt say that just yet, now Ryan!

Don't want to sound like a 'big-head',but I know a thing or two about bowling and Ireland will struggle without their quick bowlers,especially in the shortest form of the game.

I'm on record as saying they may get beat, until Boyd & Co. are available again, but as I've said, I know a thing or two about cricket,and certainly about bowling, that's for sure!

rodney i might be no jonty rhodes but my hands are as good as the majority of the 1st team as you would see if you attended practise.as for mr cronje i dont like to speak ill of the dead.if the club does sign any new players you could be playing in the 2nds for me and if you get another duck like the last time you played for us i will put you in at no.8 and see how you go from there.

Another shock defeat for Ireland at the hands of the Afgans....

Are we seeing the beginning of the demise of Ireland as the leading associate nation?

Rodney,
I never thought of Dundrum as a graveyard for cricketers, or is Hansie's middle name Lazarus ?

Dundrum have signed Jonty Rhodes and Hanse Cronje. Cronje was one of Jeff's mates ;) while Rhodes was taught all he knows by our second team skipper Gordy Lowey.

With these two in the side you never know Dundrum might just stay afloat in Section 1!

Anyway, looking forward to the start of the season, it is sure to be keenly contested from the word go and is interesting to hear people's predictions for the new season.

Am really pleased to see Saintfield promoted as their pitch is one of the best, if not the best in NCU cricket.

Totally agree Wayne.

Section 1 is too hard to predict this year.
Every team can beat each other on their day.
I for one wont be predicting any winners or losers as they can make you look very stupid when you get it totally wrong.

Lads
One thing age has taught me is that you do not win cricket matches on forums or with names on teamsheets. Div One will be very competitive and the "veterans" of the league will no doubt be important in the tight games and whoever wins it will need a slice of good fortune along the way.

ULSTER GRASSHOPPERS MARCH 2011

Hi everyone,

Quick message to let you all know that the Grasshoppers are going on Tour again...this time to Antigua and Barbados in March 2011. The planned itineray as is the norm with g'hoppers will be 17 days.

Interest levels are already high as expected for a tour like this....if anybody wishes to declare their interest then please contact me ASAP via email. Approx costs for everything all in including ALL INCLUSIVE food and drink in hotels is £2200max for 17 days.

Cheers

Russeller

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