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If Instonians get off with an away replay then they've got out of jail in this matter. Providing an unplayable ground isn't much different than not providing a ground and we all know what happens in that instance.
However, before we pass any sentence it would be good to hear a club explanation. After all, they are not renowned for producing bad wickets.

I've heard on several occasions in the past Shaws Bridge being referred to as the Home of Cricket. I'm guessing this has now been changed to the Home of NO Cricket?

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Robin - I was indeed intrigued at the ability to play what would appear to be 3 players in the club turf when if you were to comply with the NCU rules there would be some question marks over eligibility. My interpretation of the Club Turf rules are that the rules state that all players registered in either Union by 15 April are eligible. It does not matter how many 'overseas' players you have. You can play them all. So if you had 11 mozambique internationals over for a weekend. As long as you have them registered by 15 April it is a case of crack on.

Wayne

Where have I said Dundrum were expected to provide a sub? It would have been appreciated and to me goes against everything local cricket should be about. And an NCU team away on a sunday (or any day for that matter) travelling with a 12th man.... unheard of

I can assure you I would be equally disappointed if any Armagh team refused a simular request. Just ask the Saintfield midweek XI lads.

And not that it matters the scorer who travelled with the team on Sunday has just recovered from a broken wrist

Ryan, it was a fantastic innings last night. He only gave one chance which was spilled when he was about 10. Even though we were on the receiving end it was still great to watch.

Also we had an injured player last night and never dreamed to ask Woodvale for a substitute, as far as I'm concerned its our responsibility to have a 12th man, there's no onus on the opposition to send on a sub. From what I've heard Dundrum were willing to let Armagh's scorer field which was declined.

Quite a debut for Woodvales late arriving professional Khalbor, 3 wickets and then 125 not out in the chase!

Was very disappointed to hear of the sub fielder being denied to Armagh at Dundrum last weekend after a player sustained an injury. Cricketing etiquette is quite clearly a thing of the past unfortunately.

trying to find out the north west ruling on pros. i know that the ncu aren't allowed test players and the north west are. is there any other difference. are the north west clubs allowed more than one overseas player.
3 different sets of rules on overseas players in the 3 unions seems extreme. surely a meeting of union delegates could come up with one rule to suit everyone.

Clarence is correct. Ten years ago Ireland were playing the Free Foresters and County second XIs and there was much sniggering amongst ourselves in the tent if our opening batsmen were obviously beaten for pace in the first over.Though we had decent cricketers then of course. Now we should rejoice that our teams play full county and international teams.
All club members should find a few quid / euros to be a member of ICU.

Like Jeff I dont really know him but I'd like to wish Simon Harrison a speedy recovery. Should it be mandatory for players to wear helmets? I dont think this rule will ever be brought in but what are your thoughts?

yes i would like to echo jeff's comments on wishing simon harrison a speedy recovery, great lad and great cricketer, hopefully see him back playing soon.

it would be interesting to know what the rules are in the north west regarding overseas players,

the guys at north down are all resident in ireland so that is how they can play. It doesnt seem to be that way with some of the guys in the north west??

Confused, I think the difference is that apparently these guys in the North West just fly in on Saturday morning and then fly away again, they do not live here but are cricketing mercenaries. Robin?

bumper, well done on hat trick never got one myself & would just like too say well done & good luck to Ciyms in the semi final as they stuffed us on sat which helped my decision to retire after 36 years! And no better place than belmont in front of some great friends & it was good to see stalwarts Stewarty Malcolm, Jimmy Adams. Jack & Davy Mccullough, Brian Mckee & COOKE legend Tom Duncan their, not to mention the Humourous Alan Neill (great advice mate , how do you bowl to johny hewitt his reply get someone else ).Dont no Simon Harison but think all cricketers will wish him a speedy recovery.

You are one to talk Robin. Are not a member of a club who has the following in their First Team squad?:

- T Khan, Pakistan
- P Connell, New Zealand
- A Sutherland, Australia
- L Parsons, New Zealand
- R Coetzee, South Africa

Struggling to see through them North Down glasses again Robin?

I just wish to share a very sweet cricketing moment when after almost 40 years of trying I took a Premier League hat-trick v CIYMS on Sunday.
I was cheered on by spectators, my team-mates and the schoolboys on the hill.
Everything comes to him who waits!!
Bumperdale- Legend!!