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dundrum match was called off so playing for muckamore thirds v holywood 2s very pleasantly surprised to see official umpires at our game in junior three and I actually got an lbw decision go my way haha but on a more serious note I really appreciate those that give up their time to officiate as it often goes unsung the work they put into the beautiful game many thanks to all of them

Well done Monaghan cc!!
2016 winners of the border shield.
A fantastic match at Chambers park, brilliant cricket, great weather, and a visit from NCU chairman!
A big day out enjoyed by all, and the tea was superb -

SAM DELUDED was poor choice word but 40%clubs are strong and imo rest are struggling i love 100 overs but ive spoke to a serious ammout young and old players from lots clubs very few agree on that its good cricket . I just for the love the game would like see change for the youth and seniors and why not try for one season if clubs dont think success revert back ?. I personally think the standards are slipping and i say again every section should only vote on what there club needs not the way the present vote is ?Not many have got good younger side than yous and no reason why you cant go up section one but dont think 40 overs will hinder that .After my proudest week in 45years playing taking 13 players u 18 on tour too Shropshire for three day tour which was superb first T20 with PINK BALL far better viewing for everyone music pumping boundarys and wickets great craic . Tonight im at one my saddest as Dundrum cant field a tean for the first time in the LEAGUE in 50 odd years due to combination black sat/tennants festival/rugby/soccer /work and family day add in lack commitment to travel play long day (although if we bat first not so long )but i can only see lot more drifting away as Andy Nixon put excellent article up ulster cricketer . At least Sam you team made me smile and i won 1420£ tonight but calling the game off hurt me more than winning lot money so apoligies too Templepatrick and the umpires and the NCU . PS ive funnier section two team Dundrum invisible eleven

Re: Jeff

I don't think it's deluded of anyone to think that senior cricket should be 50 overs. At Cregagh our 1st XI prefer 50 over cricket, and as a club aiming to enter section 1, it would make what is already a challenge to stay in that section 1 more difficult when the team coming up are confronted with a different format of cricket.

This highlights the value of the recent clubs meetings, in that a universal consensus never exists, and the opinion of every club in a section needs to accounted for before assuming there is a call for overs changes

On a lighter note, in the spirit of subjective Section 2 teams being posted, I offer mine

1. L Moore (Cregagh)
2. M Simpson (Cregagh)
3. R Moore (Cregagh)
4. S Nelson (Cregagh)
5. A Johnston (Cregagh)
6. M Johnston (Cregagh)
7. C MacDonald (Cregagh)
8. A Beattie (Cregagh)
9. G Hassard (Cregagh)
10. A Skelton (Cregagh)
11. C Rae (Cregagh)

12th Man - J Terrett (Cliftonville)

Just wondering who are the oldest cricketers still active on the playing side.

Andy Nixon article abbreviated by Ed...

WELL SAID and unless we start listening to what 90% below the premier we are heading for lots lorse clubs and players quitting the game we all love . Dundrum will be proposing 40 overs in section TWO and one re arrangement over 31days as a T20 (hoping that its midweek to get sundays back to to family life ). Cricket Ireland paid people dont agree as they cant rock the boat but over 60 clubs have been lost in over 50 years as i can prove and it wont end there if we dont move with the times ) . Its not just cricket as over 60 hockey clubs have gone ask Peter Woods . Golf clubs are struggling bigtime . Ivan Mcombe and Andy Mcrea who i RESPECT BIGTIME are deluded if they think clubs and players below PREMIER want 100 over cricket .

MY SECTION 2 TEAM

1 Johhny Terret Cliftonville
2 Davy Munn Cliftonville Capt
3 James Cunningham Dundrum
4 Stuart Nelson Cregagh
5 Joel Maguire Dundrum
6 Philip McCormick Holywood
7 Baber Khan Laurelvale
8 Kyle Walsh Holywod
9 Ross Bryans Templepatrick
10 Jay Hunter Templepatrick
11 Chandra Shekar Cooke /collegians

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Micheal Burns Laurelvae

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Portadown Taverners V Monaghan cc
Sunday 28th August 2016
2:30pm
Chambers Park

After some good natured abuse from my friends at cliftonville on sat, and because I am Currently sitting in a holiday inn in Runcorn with not much else to do, I have updated my section 2 player rankings.
The purpose of this is a bit of fun and to highlight the talent that is on display in this division that often goes unnoticed.
With only a few games to go there is all to play for. Maybe I should fashion some sort of trophy.
Anyway without further ado the latest top 10 is as follows

1) J Terret- Cliftonville
2) R Bryans- Templepatrick
= M McCord- Cliftonville
4) J Cunningham- Dundrum
5) P McCormick- Holywood
= M Ajmal - Laurelvale
7) K Walsh- Holywood
8) C Shekar - Cooke Collegians
= S Nelson- Cregagh
10) B Talbot- Millpark

I reckon even I could captain that team to a few wins!!

Muckamore CC Golf Day:

Friday 16th September @ Hilton Golf Club Templepatrick. £40 a head includes bacon roll and coffee on arrival, 18 holes and BBQ after the golf.

Prizes for Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin
Individual Prizes
Team Prizes

Please contact Sandra Prentice to book -

Phone - 07765014306
Email - sandra_prentice@hotmail.co.uk

NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORATES

To give some idea of the commitment. The Directorates themselves meet around 7-8 times per year. Tend to be around 2 hours per meeting, generally at Shaw's Bridge. Newbie's are made very welcome and generally not overburdened with additional works. From the Domestic Directorate point of view we have sub committeees such as the Competitions and Youth crciket. The former again meets 6-7 times per year (tend to be shorter meetings) and the latter twice.

We are always on the lookout for new blood. The desire indicated on the forum and at our club meetings for greater representation for youth is very welcome. The various Directorates also have the power to co-opt members. I would be very keen to have younger members on board. I think that you would find its not a collection of stuffed shirts brinking G&T reminiscing about the good old days.

In addition we would be keen to hear from people willing to take on less demanding roles such as section secretarries for adult and youth cricket. Can be a good way of dipping your toe in the water.

I know that I cannot speak with great authority for 25 year olds, for women or other non middle aged white anglo saxons - but am very happy to be informed.

I have said before - THIS IS YOUR NCU - get involved!

RE "NDCC former captain" -I have indeed read the volume to which you refer (I was delighted to reeceive it at one of the North Down Awards nights) but I have to say that living where I do I have a wee bit of knowledge of fields & water and I have noticed that round here water flows down hills - maybe its different in other parts of the country! But as I said, Andy McCrea's view maybe isn't far wrong.

The NCU have contacted all club secretaries asking for nominations for positions on the NCU directorate for the 2016/2017 season . ( see NCU website as well ).
So now is the time for all those young people who want to have a real say in the shaping of NCU cricket over the next ten years to ask their club to nominate them for a role on the directorate .
I think this can have a very positive impact on NCU cricket however you must ACT NOW.
Don't sit back and miss the cut off date , don't say "my club never told me " be pro active and go chasing a nomination .
A directorate of 20 and 30 year olds could bring new life to the game . People on this forum have expressed support for the idea - NOW IS YOUR TIME .

NORTH DOWN top pitch our u 15 played on the pitch a few days earlier and one side ground was very soft and just about playable (sound for u 15 game )and there deff was lot heavy downpours the next few days so id say it would been very doubtful , but surely all any team has to do is say we are travelling and if its not playable on arrival so be it . I do agree with Andy no more VOID games have video bowl out as its still about hitting the stumps , Just back with Dundrum u 18 on three day tour of Shropshire which was great success and highly recommend PINK ball for night games unreal for players and spectataors alike and 15 x 8 ball ball overs was big success , full tour report to follow

I’m not a groundsman but I can assure folk that there is a significant difference between the quality of the upper and lower grounds at The Green. Andy K, it’s to do with drainage and not rainfall. If you read the excellent book about the history of North Down you will get an idea why the lower ground is so well drained but alas the top ground is not as fortunate. I once had to ask an umpire who was about to stand at a 1st XI match to inspect the upper ground because the visiting 3rds captain refused to believe that it could be unplayable but unplayable it was.