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Fergs, I think DC has seen you fielding before and knows that is why we have given you the gloves!!

James i dont have a problem with the NCU here well not the people who are applying the rules. The rule is there yes but i think cregagh should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for reporting this to claim the points.

The name of Cregagh Cricket Club has been tarnished and i think its just right that people see on here what levels they will stoop to in order to get points.

What a joke, if that's the level some clubs will stoop to for a result, whats the point in playing in the first place.

What does DC mean "not the wicketkeeper", next time I see you down at training i'll show you how well us wicketkeepers can field!!!

Re Taito

Taito this happened CIYMS 2nds last season when the match was carried forward to the monday night and derriaghy batted. Captains agreed for a 1st XI player to sub field who was watching and took a catch.

CI won the game narrowly only to lose the game when derriaghy complained to the NCU. Its a farce especially when you agreed on the fielder but typical NCU!

that rule is ridiculous!! the sub fielder did not even touch the ball once. if Downpatrick had been trying to improve their chances of winning or cheat in any way they would have picked one of the many first team players who were training that nite...not the wicketkeeper.

i feel sorry for anyone who goes home after a game to read their trusty NCU rule book and find a way to win a game. the sub fielder did nothing to change the outcome of the game as he did not touch the ball at any stage and the Downpatrick team chased down Cregagh's pathetic total in just over 8 overs.

cheers gareth yeah just checked the rules, I have to say that sour grapes comes to mind. Our seconds beat cregagh seconds on tuesday night easily only to lose the points as they had complained about a 1stXI player sub fielding because of an injury to our captain. They agreed at the time to the sub fielder and subsequently complained to the NCU. He fielded for aout 3 overs , not sure if he even touched the ball.

If this is how clubs want to go about winning games it says a lot about the club. Yes technically the rules were broken but what other club would have brought this to the NCU's attention? He hardly affected the result of the game in any way shape or form.

Sad very very sad way to win a game.

Re Taito,

My understanding is that you are correct, a player starred for the 1st XI for example cannot act as a substitute for the 2nd XI and so forth.

billy....

as i see where abouts your located do i detect sour grapes?? indeed....

Hi Tommy

I got the crystal so thanks for dropping it down. The pro has just arrived today so we dont know much yet.

Rodney......

Did u get that wee piece of crystal yet?? I gave it to McCavery a fortnight ago. Hows your new pro gettin on??

Could someone clarify the rule about sub fielders, i.e can a player who is starred for a higher team not sub field?

Agreed Mr Ed, of course any club would do the same.
Re Davey - it has rained everywhere and others have got the games played?

Yes Robin I agree. The weather should come in to it and if the ground is fit to host a 50 overs game then it should.

I think there are some rules that need common sense applied to them.

the rain billy! not because of mccallan but if we had him week in week out we would have a much better team. he was the main reason we won on saturday. his influence on the team makes a big difference!

congrats to all those clubs who voted with instonians at the 2009 agm to make match 2 a 20 over thrash.
tomorrow at ballymena a 20 over league match will start at 2pm with temperatures in the mid 20s.
sort this mess out before club cricket dies

Any idea why everyone in the Premier League has played 5/6 games and Waringstown only 3?
Awaiting the availability of Mr McCallan maybe...