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Bumperdale
Interesting post.
North Down will undoubtedly be up for the game but are you suggesting that CSN will not? CSN were undoubtedly the better side last weekend. I know the toss was a factor, but the difference in attitude and application was stark, and CSN won by a handsome margin (2nd time this year CSN have beaten N Down by 8 wkts, one at Comber and one at Stormont). Have North Down become complacent? I hope not, and that it does not come down to Sunday, the League should be decided between the two best sides on Saturday, North Down and CSN being those sides. Regretably, I think neither side will be at full stength which makes it tough for all concerned. Fair or not, both sides will be up for it and may the best side win.
Vanburn

P.S. Good wicket/weather or nor not, I will bet my mortgage that whoever wins the the toss will put the other side in?

Andy Clement in the Hot Seat

Great article by Andy, and hope that those who disparage the NCU take note.
Really sorry that Andy has not got a Cup Winner's Medal, because he deserves one. That he does not have one is nothing to do with his own ability, it is more a reflection of the fact that he remained loyal to the Clubs that he played for rather than seeking individual glory elsewhere. A true cricketer in every sense.

Andy Kennedy - non availabilty
Perhaps the guy who had to return his library books was about to be fined for non return (a couple of quid?). Hardly seems to be an excuse, even if it was a mobile library only available for limited hours. If his choice of books had been good enough in the first place he would have had plenty of time this season to read them, return them on time, get more books out and read all of them also. So yes, one for the classic excuses.

It is exciting to see CSNI breaking the trend of Waringstown and North Down dominating the hunt for honours.

Out of interest what CSNI players are remaining who would have representated North, Gary Wilson being the only I can think of?

Re Andy Clement article.
I can understand why he would be annoyed being called a "G&T man ". He's been a vodka and coke man for the past 25 years.

I think that's a bit unfair on Cooke.They made themselves available to play matches.They also won a lot of points on the field.Over the last ten years they have played more Section Two cricket than certainly Academy and probably Dunmurry.I was surprised Templepatrick didn't make a bigger push for promotion,I keep hearing they have a lot of good young players who should be testing themselves at a higher level.

cooke awarded 8 points without playing and promoted to section 2. if a team deserves to stay in section 3 it is them. dunmurry + academy by far are the 2 best teams in the league. section 3 this year is a farce

Premier League;
I predict N. Down to roar back (wounded tiger) and win Saturday's game with CSNI.
Now I wonder if Carrick and/or Instonians can have a say on who will be champions come Sunday evening!!!

been off the air for a while so am just catching up on the past few weeks. Reading Hiler's "feature" about socialising brought back many many memories of nights spent in the company of good guys. I know that society has changed - or should I say has been allowed to change by the attitude of guys who "have" to be home straight after the match - and games finished late in "those days" as well.
On excuses for not playing - what about "have to change my library books"!! Funny enough that guy was never asked to play again!!

Taito/Ivan

If ND and CSNI finish with the same number of wins, the trophy is shared. Net run rate does not come into play.

At the other end, CIYMS, with one game left, would need to get royally humped by Waringstown to go down judging by the run rates last available, and given there would not appear to have been a huge change in the differences between theirs and Cliftonville over the last weekend, you would fancy CI to survive.

Re: Micheal.

yes it certaintly is going to be a good finish to senior 1. Can anyone confirm is the title just shared or does that also go down to net run rate?

Tight at the bottom of that league too, that could go down to net run rate. I would like to see Hughesy and his CI boys staying up

Will the title be shared if North Down beat CSNI or will it be decided on nett run rate ?.If so what permatations does each side need.

Fozzy

Not in a position to either confirm or deny the rumours, as availability of some players is still uncertain, and team for Saturday has not yet been selected. That's as much as you will get I'm afraid!

Premier League- The final games will decide who will be champions.
I predict N. Down to come storming back like a wounded tiger and defeat CSNI on Saturday and then I wonder can Carrick and Instonians have a say in who is crowned champs on Sunday?

Always has been a section 2 forum, shame its gonna be all diverse again next year :( Damn relegation.