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Davy :

I think Lisburn have a little more than just one paid player at the moment too...

RE Davy
Perhaps your post should have read 'Lisburn are buying success, its their choice of course but I really fear for the future of their club when the current spending culture ends'

Re Davy

Sorry to read your comment re pros in our league. Didn't hear comments from Lisburn when Mr.Strydom was scoring so many runs

RE: Davy

It would probably make more sense if your facts were correct.

Cliftonvilles only pro is Phillip Von Below.

Hope this makes more sense to you now.

I think a lot of cricket followers are resentful about the way CIYMS are buying success, its their choice of course but I really fear for the future of their club when the current spending culture ends.

I now see why people think professionals shouldnt play a part in cricket here. Like examples Cliftonville- no ground but 2 pros? Doesnt make sense to me.
Muckamore buying success also, Carrick... the list could go on.

From a neutral perspective of the game at Belmont on saturday I thought it was a great advert for having top class professionals playing in the NCU and indeed the Challenge Cup.

Although McMillan was superb, I also thought the Waringstown Pro bowled superbly and with great pace. A great advert for the NCU Cricket.

at the time of my posting I wasn't aware who the adjudicator was but I do know now. Perhaps a "neutral" assessor would be more appropriate - especially in the semi-final.

Re Andy Kennedy :

No real surprise Craig McMillan didn't receive the MOM on Saturday, as the adjudicator stands up nearly every year at the AGM asking for no "pro's" in any league!! "Barry" McCord did play very well with both bat and ball, and ripped through Waringstown's top three in a lively opening spell.

Rowan
Wish DG all the best from me, and big Kevin McVeigh as well as I hear he got hurt last week as well. Hope they are both on the mend.

Big well done also to CI on getting to the Senior Cup Final. There was a great atmosphere up at Belmont on Saturday and here's to a great final at The Green. Your round Sam!

Re: David Irvine

Very shocked to hear about David's injury. I hope that he makes as good and as speedy a recovery as possible. One of the real good guys in the game and a loyal servant to Dunmurry over the years.

RE Andy Kennedy

As the MOM award was handed out by a Waringstown stalwart, and as Sam has correctly stated that they didnt clap McMillans 100 then its no surprise that McMillan didnt get the award - a big case of sour grapes.....

Congratulations to both North Down and CIYMS on reaching the Challenge Cup Semi Final. I hear that the majority of the Waringstown supporters chose not to applaud Craig McMillan when he scored his 100. Surely poor sportsmanship on their behalf.

re:- shah/DG

first i've heard of this news. what happened? pass on my regards please and i hope he makes a speedy recovery

don't worry Vic - I've given up on this 'cos they just don't get it. Murray is a "loser" and is therefore a Scot. His national status will only change if and when he ever wins Wimbledon. Also have to admit a bit of surprise in the choice of MOM in the CI - Waringstown game - McMillan gets 104 and 10 tight overs and McCord wins! mmmmm?

I was at Belmont on Saturday to witness a batting masterclass from their 'pro' Craig McMillan which took the game away from us. It is great for the NCU and for spectators to have such a class act here for the summer.

I would like to wish both North Down and CIYMS good luck for what should be a superb final.