L/H White Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Ive just recently moved to Astley and the local cricket team astley & tyldsley play a short walk from mine. Had a walk up the other week and it looks a decent setup Are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted May 30, 2017 Moderators Share Posted May 30, 2017 They play GMCL div 1 and there are a couple of good teams in that division, but standard isnt the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I got an indefinite ban from the BCL in 1997. Used to love my cricket but apart from a couple of corporate games and charity games haven't lifted a bat really since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted May 30, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2017 When our 1sts played there the other week, the behaviour of some of their players and one banned player who was watching from the sidelines left a little to be desired. Played there as in DH or Bradshaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted May 31, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just had a phone call asking me to pass on apologies to daughter. It seems the DH players did have something to do rather than play cricket. Their 2nd team played their game at Little Lever in order that the DH club could host a charity day in aid of Help the Heroes (or a similar military charity) and the players wanted to get back for that. Regarding the "Fines for more than 5" comment, it seems to have come from a batter walking back after being bowled for 8. He shouted up to the rest of his players on the balcony, "Was there a fine for scoring more than five?" Even if he was joking it's a bit poor when folk have turned up to watch a cricket match and got, at best, half an hour of shit batting and half an hour of shit fielding by a team who would rather be elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Perhaps the League take a dimmer view of not fulfilling a fixture than they do of one where nobody tries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted May 31, 2017 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just had a phone call asking me to pass on apologies to daughter. It seems the DH players did have something to do rather than play cricket. Their 2nd team played their game at Little Lever in order that the DH club could host a charity day in aid of Help the Heroes (or a similar military charity) and the players wanted to get back for that. Regarding the "Fines for more than 5" comment, it seems to have come from a batter walking back after being bowled for 8. He shouted up to the rest of his players on the balcony, "Was there a fine for scoring more than five?" Even if he was joking it's a bit poor when folk have turned up to watch a cricket match and got, at best, half an hour of shit batting and half an hour of shit fielding by a team who would rather be elsewhere. end of the day, its a game supposedly played for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted May 31, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2017 end of the day, its a game supposedly played for fun But guaranteed to piss folk off when one team wants to play to the best of their ability and the other don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 end of the day, its a game supposedly played for fun Yep, something that's forgotten by too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Even if he was joking it's a bit poor when folk have turned up to watch a cricket match and got, at best, half an hour of shit batting and half an hour of shit fielding by a team who would rather be elsewhere. Did they refund your entry fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted May 31, 2017 Moderators Share Posted May 31, 2017 We bowled Daz's team out for 14 in a cup semi final. Im pretty sure they didnt plan that. It does sometimes happen and the gulf in class between Bradshaw and Daisy is massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the reminder. Agree with your comment about gulf in class. Even when we played DH 2s the other week both captains agreed we should bat first just to make some semblance of a game. Edited May 31, 2017 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) one year LL 2nds were bowled out for 11 against tonge. One lad scored 9. Now a first teamer at LL as it happens. The others runs were wides. Should never happen but it does Two weeks later we played the the champions who were astley bridge and batting first scored 290/5 if I recall correctly and then bowled them out for just over 200. Chalk and cheese the two games. Edited May 31, 2017 by Escobarp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted May 31, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2017 Fucking hell, this local cricket sounds a bit tasty, Escobarp, what did you do to get banned indefinitely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Threw my bat at the head of a fielder and tried to get to the bowler but fell over before I got there cos I was always shite at running in pads ???? Last straw in a long list of misdemeanours. Not proud of any of them but sadly would probably do the same now if I played again Temperament has always been questionable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We bowled Daz's team out for 14 in a cup semi final. Im pretty sure they didnt plan that. It does sometimes happen and the gulf in class between Bradshaw and Daisy is massive. I was in the Heaton 3rds when we compiled 5 against egerton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Threw my bat at the head of a fielder and tried to get to the bowler but fell over before I got there cos I was always shite at running in pads ???? Last straw in a long list of misdemeanours. Not proud of any of them but sadly would probably do the same now if I played again Temperament has always been questionable Hmmm. Sounds like cricket isn't the sport for you. Have you thought about ice hockey or sommert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Tried skating fell flat on my arse never went back I played for the town team at cricket whilst at school So was useful but then the temperament took over Took up rugby league instead which was much more Tony liking and then rugby union in my latter years of playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Who are you Escobar? Massively intrigued. Club LL? Initials ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Now that would be telling. Club was LL but not played for a long long time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Our lads did well up at Horwich today I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted June 4, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 4, 2017 They did. That matt leach is a proper bell end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 They play GMCL div 1 and there are a couple of good teams in that division, but standard isnt the best. going this weekend, got pros fro aus and new zeland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted June 12, 2017 Author Site Supporter Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks for the reminder. Agree with your comment about gulf in class. Even when we played DH 2s the other week both captains agreed we should bat first just to make some semblance of a game. And that's without me! Imagine if I'd still been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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