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Sad news about Clogher, the bad weather has made a lot of players lose interest. Going to be tough for many clubs to fulfill fixtures over the coming weeks
Sorry to hear that Clogher have withdrawn from the league today.
I hope this is only a temporary measure and that they will be back next year!
We certainly don't need less fixtures. With PSNI and Clogher both withdrawing this year, and others struggling, I hope that we don't see these teams disappear.
Look out CIYMS 2nds as GRANDA BUMPER will be racing off the full run-up on Saturday to bag his first wicket as a Grandad!!
Wee grandson Bumper the third was born today!! HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!!
RE: Graham Cup Final.
The game between Waringstown and North Down will take place at 1pm on Thursday 2nd August at Carrick. Come along and give the lads your support and see some of the finest young talents in the NCU.
free entry for UMPIRES only in case as usual my english gets lost in the reading .lol roll on some sunshine for what is going be a cracking game friday . right ill stir the pot my prediction is North Down win and motm Ryan Haire in what will be a very close game , ANY PREDICTIONS ?
Ballymena Cricket Club will host a Golf Day at Galgorm Castle Golf Club on Friday 3rd August.
The cost will be £30 per person and tee times are available from 2:00pm – 4:30pm.
To book a four ball please contact Simon McDowell on 0798454733 or simon.mcdowell@mformation.com
Thanks
Think with all the constant sniping about UMPIRES on and off the cricket grounds be good PR from the NCU offer FREE entry to the challenge cup final on friday as without them the game of cricket we all love would be a dissasterous day
great tea at Lisburn on Sunday - thanks to the ladies who prepared it - definitely up there with the best teas in NCU! Some others leave a lot to be desired!!
"masonic the hedgehog" you care to elaborate on the "so called experts" are??? i could go into a massive rant here but it would achieve absolutely nothing apart from possibly make me feel better for a few minutes
Some bizarre events for sure this weekend !
Much needed local cricket broke out all over the place throughout the country !
Some amazing results in the many games that were played, with plenty of close finishes and some big shocks on the winners and losers from the respective league & cup competitions !
Fantastic entertainment for all involved, players, supporters, officials and all cricket enthusiasts alike !
No annoying bold typed 'OFF' word beside every fixture on the NCU front web-page.... been a long time since we've seen that !
And most bizarrely of all, reported sightings flying around of glimpses of a huge unidentified yellow ball sitting high up beyond the clouds !
Wonder if that had anything to do with any of the above ?... Who knows ?
On a much more somber note, very shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing last Friday of Moira man and Victoria C.C. supporter John McClelland.
A real character, loved a laugh, a bit a craic and to tell a yarn or two to anyone who'd listen while he stood in the pavillion down at Lurgan Park on a Saturday afternoon, he'll be sorely missed by all the lads there I'm sure.
And I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to his son Adam and wife Maureen on their very sad bereavement .
Do you know what ?
It just occurred to me, it was John who stopped for a few seconds on Friday on his way up to a much higher calling and blew away all those rotten old rain clouds that have been depressing us all this summer and made sure everybody got some cricket action over the weekend !
Then he would have had another quick wee chuckle to himself before heading on to a much more grander place.
'He was like that was big John' ! RIP
Just came back from holidays a day early looking forward to a game of cricket on an international wicket at Stormont. Forecast goood for a change. Packing up gear and getting ready to go and get a text to say opposition cant get a team.
Really wish some people would have the courtesy to let you know. If your team can't be arsed playing at least let the opposition know early so they can make plans/not rearrange plans, not make teas etc etc.
It is easy to communicate in this day and age.
Jonny - I wouldn't worry too much about Press criticism as I suppose the sales of papers is the ultimate aim. However, the sniping about umpires on so-called "social networks" is somewhat different. These self appointed experts ought to check the Laws and by-laws before making comment.
Rest in Peace Davy Willis - a true gentleman.
The Officers and Members of NIACUS would like to extend their most sincere sympathy to the family of David Willis who sadly passed away. David was someone who was one of the pillars of Laurelvale Cricket Club and was such a easy going and pleasant man. I know from personal experience that he was a true gentleman and had a great sense of humour. I know that many of our older members will remember David and I know that he will be missed by all at Laurelvale and beyond. I hope that his family will be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of our members.
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Davy Willis. He served Laurelvale CC as player, treasurer and gentleman for over 50 years. The club's players and supporters would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the family circle. RIP Big Davy
