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So Muckamore drop out of the Premier League, feel sorry for their players as Coetzee and Baguley never appeared and left a team that just wasnt good enough to flounder- a warning to other clubs surely.
Looking also at Carrick and CIYMS and their underachievement compared to their spending it is time to put a stop to paying 4-5 players and allow one proper professional/coach per club before clubs lose their identity with these hangers on who are ruining club cricket.
Very saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life on Saturday last, and wish Ards CC, Clogher CC and especially the family circle of Peter's my condlances at this tragic time, and would like to agree with the posters before that have suggested that all games played in the NCU this weekend should be preluded with all players and officials observing a minutes silence beore either the toss or the start of play.
ivan,
personally i would love to be one of the neutrals at the cup final. however, i see on the ncu website that there are at least 13 fixtures scheduled for sunday. this means that there are 'potentially' nearly 300 people unable to attend.
i have been informed that we have been given no option but to play our fixture on sunday...surely there should be some flexiblitilty for a re-arrangement not to be scheduled on the same day as the biggest club game in irish cricket.
was looking forward to a day out with the boys at the final...thats not gonna happen now.
Hello, I am Peter Ritchie's brother Stephen and I would just like to take a moment to thank all the cricket teams all over Northern Ireland for all the comments that were left. It is very touching to know that you all knew Peter and his love for cricket, a love that I too shared with Peter. We miss you all Peter, love your brother Stephen.
I'm surprised to see people whinging about the price of the admission to the BKISC Final on Sunday. I think at £8 it will still be good value and if it's £3 more than some expected sure it's going to a good cause. Cricket Ireland have progressed cricket on the international front over the past ten years and it's now up to individual clubs to get their house in order instead of blaming their own Unions for the fall in standard. Introduce coaching programmes or Academy structures for your better young players and stop whinging about giving an extra £3 once a year to the governing body.
I'm sure Sunday will be a close fought game with two well balanced teams and North Down will lay on a superb pitch and have suitable food and drink facilities to make it a good day out. I hope we see more neutrals than were at Comber last Sunday for what was virtually the Premier League decider between North Down and Waringstown.
Hopefully be a bit warmer than last Sunday also Ivan!
Echoing all the other comments in relation to the tragic accident that resulted in Peter Ritchie's untimely death, Lisburn CC adds its sincere condolences to all concerned.
On behalf of all the players and members of CIYMS C.C., I would like to send our deepest sympathies to the Ritchie family and everyone connected with Ards C.C.
Then Officers and Members of NIACUS would like to extend their most sincere sympathy to the family of Peter Ritchie who was so sadly taken from us on Saturday as he travelled to Clogher. We hope that his family and indeed Ards CC will be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of our Association.
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.
