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Re Andy - first warning.

Andy at all levels?

There is enough lack of knowledge in junior, underage and indeed senior umpiring (from players), as it stands, Niacuas are to be commended for running winter roadshows, i hope all clubs took advantage of the offer to learn.

Ed and George,

NCU have shown no leadership on this issue. In fact, have kopped out of making any decision on it. As a result, the league below their premier league is in complete disarray! It is farcical. It is 2 weeks to the first fixtures!

All this focus on first class cricket I think has distracted them from governing their leagues. Subsequently this season they will be allowing two/three illegal immigrants to register in an NCU league. Try explaining that to the border forces when they come knocking on your door! And the fact you know they are here illegally has you with not a leg to stand on!

The NCU are in for a surprise this week. I hope the emergency committee have a clear diary!

Ed..

Your response to Senior One Player advises to leave it to the NCU. I am a premier League player and can understand this Senior One Players anger. Why if 90% of clubs are agreeing to not bringing a pro over, would they not be annoyed if these clubs are 'breaking the law' to gain an unfair advantage against them.

I can't see the NCU wanting to get involved in this. A firm ruling on this should have been set out at the start of the year when advised strict laws will be in force that these overseas players for section 1 would not be registered.

So sad to hear the news that my friend and club mate Chris Beattie passed away today after a battle with MND. A player, committee member and great person to be around and someone who will be sadly missed beyond Belmont, especially with a new season upon us. Chris is a massive loss to CI but more so to Lesley, Jack and Sam and my thoughts are with them tonight. Sleep well my friend.

Has anybody read the 2017 NCU Regulations? The 'one final warning' in respect of 'over waist height' full bungers could make for interesting times ahead!!

So I see at least two if not three of the section 1 clubs are going ahead with their overseas professionals. I'm intrigued as to how these clubs are going to position this if the home office come knocking? Both guys have been here before and paid for playing cricket. Pretty sure one has played first class before. Both breaches of the standard visitor visa. Huge gamble and fur what end result? It seems crazy to me. This link could be handy https://www.gov.uk/report-immigration-crime

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Hi,

I spoke to a local cricket coach who said to try the forums.

I have some practice nets and spring return stumps for sale on gumtree. In Co. Fermanagh.

See link for photos and details:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cricket/cricket-practice-nets-and-spring-return-stumps/1230732108

Alex Haggan is a top quality cricket coach! Shows great class and rapport with the children he coaches.
I'd definitely trust him to go to the shop for me. Keep it up Alexander. Need more coaches like you.
Simon stone, you've obviously got the Wong person.

Mr Simon Stone gives us another perfect example of the oxymoron syndrome!

Example. First he claims not to know someone by asking who is it?

Then in the same sentence, he claims he knows the person through previous association?

Conclusion... Oxymorons are becoming more common and difficult to avoid!

Always think it's unfair to single out individuals on the forum & while I agree some starting a always cause issues I don't see how Carrick should be singled out. Talented first squad and whomever isn't starred is going to play on their 2s when available and without denegtating J2, (which is a far higher league than mine), any of the Carrick first squad should be of a quality to stand out in it.

We are in an era where players see it as beneath themselves to play at a lower level and retire to the golf course rather than help out clubs junior teams or say they are 1s players only regardless of starrings, I personally would like to see more guys like Alex Hagan who are clearly playing for the love of the game wherever they can if not starred.

Who's Alex Haggan? I think he coached my daughter if it's the same guy I'm thinking of. She hasn't been back to training since.

Ref Steven - firstly thank you for being the eyes and ears of the NCU in regard to starrings at clubs other than your own.
I think you will find that Alex Haggan was not in the full Knights squad last year - he played in an NCU Development XI v Munster Reds in a couple of T20 matches.
However I am sure that Carrickfergus CC will take your views on board when finalising their starrings for the incoming season... maybe if you supply your contact details they can send them through to you for your approval...

reading Clarence's posting about the support for the coach reminds me of the "kiss of death" of football chairmen saying that "the manager has my full support". Next step is usually a change of manager!!

Re Alex Haggan

I don't know Alex Haggan but I think last year was a breakthrough year for him as establishing himself as a first eleven cricketer. Well done to the knights in giving the young man a go over the winter as they must see a talented young player.
The last post seems like sour grapes about somebody who is jealous of Carrick as a club and all they have achieved over the last few years. I think Carrick are a real credit to the ncu with the hard work they have put in over the years.
Let's get behind forward thinking clubs like Carrick instead of cheap shots at a club who is developing young players.