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On behalf of Templepatrick CC - our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Peter Ritchie and with all associated with Ards Cricket Club. We were very saddened to hear of his death on Saturday.

Deepest sympathies to the Richie family circle and Ards Cricket club on the devastating news at the weekend.

The thoughts of all at Woodvale Cricket Club are with you at this sad time.

Very shocked to hear the sad news as regards the death of Ards player
P Ritchie. Sympathies to our near neighbours at Ards CC and of course the family circle. Puts things truely into perspective.

Roger, did Andy even think before he wrote that last post?! What you said seems obvious to me! 2 up, 2 down from 8 team leagues certain doesn't make sense!

Re: Andy

After consultation with clubs at the 3 roadshows, 1 up 1 down is now only being recommended between the new 8 team Premier League and Section 1. As we are now recommending Section 1 remains at 10 teams, 2 up 2 down will still apply between all other leagues

I see the working party report as it appears on the NCU site refers to 1up/down. I feel that this is a backward step - if it had been in place in the Premier league this season there would have been a considerable of "nothing" games.

Was shocked to hear on Saturday afternoon about the sad passing of the young Ards C.C player Peter Ritchie. Sympathies to his family, friends and indeed his club.

I think a minutes silence before the start of every NCU game this weekend is appropriate. Really makes you think after all, it is only a game.

Victoria Cricket Club were very saddened to hear of the death of Peter on Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Peter's family and friends, and with all associated with Ards Cricket Club.

I must say how sad i was to hear of the death of Peter Ritchie at the weekend.I played against Peter last year when he visited Cregagh with Ards 2nds.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and all at Ards cricket club at this very sad time. We are due to play Ards 1sts this Sunday, and will of course speak to Ards and see if they want this game to go ahead.

I would like to pay tribute to Peter Ritchie from Ards CC who sadly passed away at the weekend at the age of 24. He was a talented young top order batsman who I am certain would have had a bright cricketing future in front of him. A year ago on Saturday past I played against Peter for our 2s and in fact ran him out for a score of around 20. Hard to believe that I won't play against him again. My thoughts and indeed all at Academy CC are with his family and everyone at Ards CC at this difficult time.

We are sure we speak for everyone associated with the Ulster Cricketer when we say how tragic it was to learn about Peter Ritchie's death. It puts everything into perspective in our busy lives. We offer our sincere sympathy to Peter's family and to the Ards Cricket Club members who must be devastated.
Clarence Hiles
Peter Shields

the tragic death of Peter Ritchie is all the more poignant as we all travel all over the NCU "area" for matches. Is it appropriate for me to suggest a minute silence at the start of all NCU games this weekend as a token of respect to a fellow cricketer?

The Northern Cricket Union website today highlights the passing of Ards Cricket Club player Peter Ritchie. This was in a road accident on his way to Clogher for a league game. Very sad news and our thoughts will be with his family and all at Ards CC.

So very saddened to hear of the death of Peter Ritchie of Ards CC. The thoughts of the players and member of Dundrum Cricket CLub are with his family and friends at this very, very sad time.

Played on the mall today and something happened at the interval that you need to know about.

They produced a magnifent warm bacon and chilli pasta salad.

bst tea I have had this season (away from home!!)

Less said about the cricket the better