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re my earlier posting about the publication of results - nothing apart from the top Sections in the Newsletter today. The sponsors of, e.g. the Junior Cup must be delighted - or does anybody on the NCU Board of Directors really care?
P.S. just got back to moylena yesterday to see the sort of after-match party that you used to enjoy Hiler.The BGs visitors in the Ulster Shield - oops there I go again - no results of that published either - but I wonder if they have all got back to the North-West yet? Certainly nobody appeared to be thirsty and they were all keeping up the hydration levels!

think be good see clubs put their weekend results on here as at the moment hard too get updates on sites? Dundrum lost too Dwnpatrick by 51 runs & by 9wkts on sunday in Down Democrat senior cup by Instonians + www.dundrumcc.com for reports & news

Guys,
I've noticed a few new names on team sheets, can any one shed any light on these guys (excuse the spelling):
Gelderbloem Carrick
Robertson N Down
De Klerk CSNI
Cheers

I'll get my coat!

Is it really Saturday? Been up since 430am and the sun is shining! Cliftonville travel to the mighty Laurelvale. Lets see if this relegation favourites tag still holds after today.

I would like to thank Clarence for his tribute to Dickie Maxwell on this site. Peter read it out today at his funeral as it captures Dickie so well. It was great to see so many people out to pay tribute to him today.
People often talk about 'great' players lightly. Dickie was a good enough player to lift an Irish Senior cup or two and lasted several decades in top flight cricket. But he was a 'great' man who embodied what it is to play hard but with a smile.
His love of cricket and infectious personality was the reason that not just his own family became involved with Lurgan CC but from the same street where the Maxwells lived came the McCollums, the Russells, the Jenks, the Woods and Lyness families whose sons all played for Lurgan first XI. They in turn brought their school friends and a whole generation of cricketers came because of one man's enthusiasm and love of life.
Dickie will be sorely missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace big man.

On behalf of my colleagues within NIACUS, I want to say how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Dickie Maxwell after a long illness.

Peter - we are all so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Maxwell - a true inspirational leader & valued team mate. The exceptional camaraderie at the Lurgan Cricket Club was orchestrated & conducted by Dickie who as a mentor made a huge positive effect on our careers. Gone but the wonderful memories live on. Sincere condolences to Edna, Peter & Helen

clarence you will be glad too hear that summer started today & yes after missing so much cricket im sure after 2 longs days in the sun chasing the leather their will be a few aching bodies on monday (thank god im retired), man utd were beat by a better team on the night but even so the last hour their was no passion or premiership style of blood & thunder & before folk say they were outplayed , still wasnt the way that i expected them give in , barca no doubt very good at keeping the ball think if keane was in that team he be wondering why theres wasnt more roll up the sleeves & give it a real fighting effort, but no doubt they very good side but imo i dont think they played that well ( maybe same as they stopped utd doing what there good at) yours jeff@confused.com . ps tommy good luck too all at saintfield on sunday

Hi Jeff,
Miss the cricket and miss the craic but not the weather! Thanks to you guys on the website and emails I've been able to keep in close touch. A lot closer than Man U got to Barca yesterday!
Let's hope the weather improves by August when I'm back.

summer is finally arriving lads!! hopefully everyone can get a couple of games under their belt this weekend.

send me a txt or gimme a call Rodney. i left my number on here a few weeks ago but you never got in touch! i still have your deserved piece of crystal

taito, this should be cracking game( that means no score penalties) ive 10£ on both teams winning half time losing full time 30/1 so hope theirs early goal& good exciting game with man utd winning. ps dont make you sick clarence in barbados wayne (not rooney in rome ) ivan in uk thats not fair when all we get is rain/showers & cold winds. but something about the NORN IRON weather hard too leave it bet you clarence really misses our wee country?

Hi Ivan,
Yes, Reggie was certainly playing during my career, perhaps even before it, and certainly long after it! The article is no slight on a great guy as the formal history of the club will take good care of the contribution of members like Reggie. The article was more of an overview of the occasion with a few snippets to whet the appetite. And I know you have a good appetite! Best wishes.

jeff, yeah the ground is looking really well. We are very lucky to have ivan and gavin putting in countless hours working on it.

I have no doubt your boys will come back with a bang on saturday especially on your own patch. Im sure it will be a good game

Come on united

TAITO. WAS THAT IMPRESSED WITH YOU GROUND ( SUPERB ) & FACT THAT WAS GOOD GAME & WITH YOUS DESERVED WINNERS WROTE BIG REPORT FOR PAPERS & WEBSITE BUT IT DIDNT GO ON THE SITE SO WILL TRY AGAIN AFTER LUNCH. BOTH CLUBS SHOULD ALWAYS RESPECT EACH OTHER & WE CERTAINLY WONT BE CONDONING ANY BAD BEHAVIOUR. WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH A PLAYER IVE ALWAYS SAID COULD PUSH HIMSELF TOO THE HIGHEST LEVEL JAMES MAGOWAN ( BIT LIKE JOEL WEE BIT LAID BACK) BUT THINK HE WAS THE DIFFERANCE , THE GROUND WAS UNBIELIEVABLY GOOD AFTER ALL THE BAD WEATHER SO FAIR PLAY TOO ALL INVOLVED AS NO BETTER PLACE TOO PLAY OR WATCH A GAME ( WISH WAS 10 YEARS YOUNGER LOL). THINK A LOT OFF OUR PLAYERS HAVNT GRASPED 20/20 AS THE SINGLES ARE EVERY BIT IMPORTANT AS BIG HITTING, BUT CONSIDERING IT WAS THE SQUADS 2ND OUTDOOR PRACTICE THINK AS THEY SAY IN HORSE RACING TERMS THAT THEY WILL IMPROVE FOR THE OUTING & HOPEFULLY BE BETTER NEXT TIME OUT. FORECAST IS GOOD FOR NEXT FOUR DAYS SO HOPE THEIR WASNT TOO MUCH RAIN LAST NIGHT.& JUST OFF PHONE TOO TOMMY IT WILL BE ON AS WE WANT OUTFIELD CUT TWICE B4 SAT SO THAT BE 3 THIS WEEK , IT WILL NEVER BE AS GOOD AS YOUR GROUND BUT WILL BE SAME FOR BOTH TEAMS .PS WAS REALLY DISSAPOINTED OUR LADS DIDNT GO FOR A BEER BUT THEIR ( EXCUSE) WAS LONG DAY AFTER WORK MY REPLY WAS IF THEY HAD WON THEY MAKE TIME.