Monday, August 25

Gents (and ladies)

Many many congratulations on a fantastic team and CLUB performance in this year's Calverley Cup competition. Every single player who has contributed to the 4 victories deserves a huge mention and vote of thanks from me, not just the 11 who put in such a wonderful bowling and fielding display yesterday. Well done to the two Nicks, young Jedi, Ducky and the others who turned out in the early rounds when we were desperately short of players and low on confidence, you have all done us proud.

Yesterday's victory makes all the season's highs and lows worthwhile. From the cautious start afforded by Flash, the CDO's valuable knock, my quickfire 43 and the very useful runs that Scoffer, Dickie, Cliff and the others ground out, to the sensational opening spell of Flash and Scoffer, it was a vintage effort. After 20 overs of their reply, Glodwick had managed to score about 25 - what a sensational bowling and fielding display. We can't overlook birthday boy Scunners, who kept his nerve superbly with 7 very tight overs, and Bird's top class spin bowling ONCE AGAIN!

Very, very chuffed indeed, and following on from Saturday's super effort to take 5 points, it's been a memorable weekend all round. It was also particularly pleasing to see Micky J, Nick and Graham F, Ross, Mike A and the other players who had turned out for the 2nds to turn up and join the celebrations late on - cheers fellas!

Top night at the Robin too!!!

Highlights of the day? Too many to mention them all, but Kieran's moon to our female supporters, Dasher getting ribbed by Martin Kay, Dickie P's sensational catch - and honesty when he realised it had gone over for 6, and the support of our friends and families.