September 7, 20223 yr Just now, MickyD said: I get that but surely that is something for the league to sort out. You can set as many rules as you want with regards to how many players are being paid, but who is going round to check if any players are actually "working behind the bar". Alternatively, how are they going to know if a third party is paying players? Thing is though, this isn't what has caused the BCL to get in the position it has. Too many clubs have been run badly and there's also the problem that in certain areas kids just aren't interested in playing the game, which results in no youth setups and therefore no kids naturally progressing through to the first team. Sadly, the flip side of this is also a problem, where kids are keen but see no chance of progression because the first team is full of mercenaries. Mercenaries who, let's say, refuse to play T20 games on a Friday night because they won't get paid for it.
September 7, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, DazBob said: It's nigh on impossible for the vast majority of teams to win the BCL (as it THIS season) given the amount of money thrown at players by certain clubs. There wont be anyone in the GMCL who can compete with WH and their spending in 2023 or 24 I expect them to be GMCL champions in 2 years. We will do well to get promoted. Probably found our level, which all teams should do.
September 7, 20223 yr Shame this, id happily play vets/piss pots cricket on a sunday, given a chance When did kids fall out with cricket
September 7, 20223 yr Kids haven't. Well, not at all clubs. To my knowledge there's thriving junior set ups at Howfen, FSC, Lostock & RMI.
September 7, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Casino said: Shame this, id happily play vets/piss pots cricket on a sunday, given a chance When did kids fall out with cricket When the megadrive came out.
September 7, 20223 yr 28 minutes ago, Horwich said: When the megadrive came out. Indeed. Too much emphasis on screens for kids almost as soon as they have the mental capacity to hold onto mum’s iPhone.
September 8, 20223 yr 9 hours ago, Casino said: Shame this, id happily play vets/piss pots cricket on a sunday, given a chance When did kids fall out with cricket Have a word with @scoobydoo he may be able to get you a game next season with Taverners I don’t think they have a vets team.
September 8, 20223 yr On 07/09/2022 at 16:36, Horwich said: There wont be anyone in the GMCL who can compete with WH and their spending in 2023 or 24 I expect them to be GMCL champions in 2 years. We will do well to get promoted. Probably found our level, which all teams should do. i expect you lot to be in the top division within a season
September 8, 20223 yr 11 hours ago, MickyD said: Have a word with @scoobydoo he may be able to get you a game next season with Taverners I don’t think they have a vets team. we havnt played for 2 years
September 8, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, fester58 said: we havnt played for 2 years They have, you weren’t invited.
September 10, 20223 yr On 07/09/2022 at 22:41, jeep said: Kids haven't. Well, not at all clubs. To my knowledge there's thriving junior set ups at Howfen, FSC, Lostock & RMI. Add to that Heaton, Bradshaw, Egerton and Edgeworth - all GMCL. Been some fantastic junior cricket on show this season. We (Heaton) have literally 100s of kids down on a Friday night. Cricket is alive and well for youngsters in this area.
September 11, 20223 yr On 07/09/2022 at 22:41, jeep said: Kids haven't. Well, not at all clubs. To my knowledge there's thriving junior set ups at Howfen, FSC, Lostock & RMI. As do Bradshaw
September 11, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, scoobydoo said: As do Bradshaw Even better 👍 Back in the 70s spent lots of time at Bradshaw as my auntie lived on Dene Bank. Reading Twatter it seems that Little Lever are also thriving with juniors. Heart warming to read. Although Blackrod's juniors are probably gonna get poached by the Racists....
September 11, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, jeep said: Even better 👍 Back in the 70s spent lots of time at Bradshaw as my auntie lived on Dene Bank. Reading Twatter it seems that Little Lever are also thriving with juniors. Heart warming to read. Although Blackrod's juniors are probably gonna get poached by the Racists.... Anyone can say they have good juniors 🙄 They have one good team, First time in 30 years. They are probably due one 🙄
September 11, 20223 yr 28 minutes ago, Horwich said: Anyone can say they have good juniors 🙄 They have one good team, First time in 30 years. They are probably due one 🙄 You're right. After your 1 good year in 2021 you won nowt in 2022 👍 Did plenty sulking/fighting/abusing though... Although you've missed the point. It's not about having good juniors, it's about having lots of juniors wanting to play cricket.
September 11, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Horwich said: Anyone can say they have good juniors 🙄 They have one good team, First time in 30 years. They are probably due one 🙄 Not sure which junior team you’re dismissing here as Bradshaw, Little Lever and Blackrod were all mentioned in the quoted post.
September 12, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, MickyD said: Not sure which junior team you’re dismissing here as Bradshaw, Little Lever and Blackrod were all mentioned in the quoted post. All of them
September 12, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, MickyD said: Not sure which junior team you’re dismissing here as Bradshaw, Little Lever and Blackrod were all mentioned in the quoted post. Little lever
September 12, 20223 yr On 11/09/2022 at 19:06, jeep said: Even better 👍 Back in the 70s spent lots of time at Bradshaw as my auntie lived on Dene Bank. Reading Twatter it seems that Little Lever are also thriving with juniors. Heart warming to read. Although Blackrod's juniors are probably gonna get poached by the Racists.... who was your auntie as i lived on dene bank from late 70s no85
September 12, 20223 yr 51 minutes ago, fester58 said: who was your auntie as i lived on dene bank from late 70s no85 They lived there 74-77 Howarths. Then they moved to Shadey Lane.
September 13, 20223 yr 12 hours ago, jeep said: They lived there 74-77 Howarths. Then they moved to Shadey Lane. just before we moved in then, what number did they live at
September 23, 20223 yr Come on chaps, you know who to vote for at #11 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCOW1w1siHefFrWZmP3XtS7Q52rUo7uVXSc9C-YgB2vAdHFQ/viewform
September 23, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, DazBob said: Come on chaps, you know who to vote for at #11 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCOW1w1siHefFrWZmP3XtS7Q52rUo7uVXSc9C-YgB2vAdHFQ/viewform I have but looking at your numbers I reckon the others will know you’ve been canvassing for votes. Start practicing your shocked look just in case.
September 23, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, DazBob said: Come on chaps, you know who to vote for at #11 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCOW1w1siHefFrWZmP3XtS7Q52rUo7uVXSc9C-YgB2vAdHFQ/viewform I have but looking at your numbers I reckon the others will know you’ve been canvassing for votes. Start practicing your shocked look just in case.
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