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The Nostell CC 2nd XI came back into existence on Saturday May 12th. I probably spent a decade or so in that team; losing more games than we won but eventually winning a division title in the same year that we were joined by Tony Hince (the player/run machine). Then it turned sour. Dwindling numbers and a poor choice of captain led to a decision (correctly) to kick the 2nd XI into touch. The remaining Nostell squad regrouped and went from strength to strength. Many years and two wash-outs later, we gathered once more. [..more..]

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Often when putting pen to paper on one of these jobs, I think i’m going round in circles. Saying the same kind of thing, writing stuff that would probably be best left alone. Thankfully Mrs Jimbob is kind enough to check for grammatical errors and slanderous comments. With the rain finally holding off for us to be optimistic that we would get a game in, we travelled to the cultural capital of Yorkshire (briefly taking over the crown from Frickley), Old Sharlston. [..more..]

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The club confirms its stance on the safe return of Mal Green, last seen near Rotherham.

Rewards include: swap for a losing raffle ticket or a bag of pork scratchings

Nostell St Oswald CC

Ps please stop raining

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Mid year 2011 after another successful Nostell CC car boot sale, a team of dreamers decided a 2nd team in 2012 could & would be achievable. Shoot forward to April this year and the inevitable happens. The game gets cancelled due to the weather! Not just on the morning of the match but on Thursday, 2 days in advance.

Simon & Phil’s marauders  will (weather permitting) be back next week, away vs Sykehouse. Maybe the line up, following Saturday’s 1st team showing,  could contain one or 2 more familiar names (not me, I help pick the teams!).

I wonder if Phil B can do a match report?

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The Nostell Bandwagon rolled into Rothwell for a repeat of last seasons first match. In fact looking at the fixture list it seems that all this seasons fixtures will take place on the same schedule as last year. Minus the Kiwi keeper, who is hosting the inaugural Garrick London Marathon we consoled ourselves with the fact that none of us would leave the field with tinnitus ringing in our ears. The playing surface looked and felt damp but in the event behaved reasonably well, apart from one length ball bowled at Atky ( 158 years old) that took off but was skillfully avoided as The Uncle showed that all that bobbing and weaving he does in Martial Arts training saved his skull ( and the ball) from any permanent damage. [..more..]

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Nostell sign 5 from Methley….. ok it won’t make The Sun or even YEP but the club would like to extend a warm welcome to George, Govind, Robert, Jamie & Neil. We look forward to runs, wickets & more importantly some young (not Neil) legs to chase the ball around in the field.

With today’s match cancelled due to the recent heavy rain it is now a case of midweek nets for all to get ready for Rothwell & Normanton St Johns. In the words of the Captain, hail (stone) hail (stone)

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Robert’s Rajesthan Royals vs Rowetts’s (jaded) Pune warriors

The last time 22 men, of Nostell CC were in the same place at one time, it was of course in the pub.

To celebrate the relaunch of our 2nd XI, this time it will be on the cricket field at Garmil Lane. Format & teams tbc. Sun 15th April, Start time 2pm, 35 overs each.

Bring your suncream and shovel

JR

Please note no auction will take place in the selection of the teams

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First nets of the year and major changes appear to be afoot, or a”head” actually, The Uncle, YC, and The Ginger all appear to have been to the Wayne Rooney academy of hair growth. Roll on summer when the rightful order of things will dictate that only Leroy is allowed “product” on his head and the rest of can go back to being bald. Good to see “R dale” again , strangely enough sporting 2 black eyes; I’m sure he had them in September when I last saw him. Maybe he’s a slow healer. So, same again next week …get yourselves down there and join in the fun.

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Dust off those pads, reclaim your bat from the loft, Nostell winter nets will commence 26th Febraury 12pm – 2pm at Hemsworth Sports Centre.

With the launch of our 2nd team in 2012 all players, new and old, young and not so young are welcomed to attend. If you wish to speak to any official of the club about joining please use the information on our contact details page. We’ll be happy to help!!!

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For 2012 the club have entered a 2nd team into the Pontefract and District league. Since we last had a 2nd XI 8 years ago the club has moved to a relative position of strength winning several trophies, improving its facilities and securing a more financially stable footing.

The team will be led by long term members Phil Brown and Simon Roberts. They are both passionate about Nostell CC and would like to invite potential players of all abilities to get in touch with us. Details can be found on our contacts details page. Whether you have played cricket before, are looking to start playing the game again or currently playing for another team we would like to hear from anyone wanting to come and play at our club.

We view this as an extremely positive step for our club. Get in touch and see why playing cricket for Nostell would be beneficial to you.

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Preamble;…”The Graham Residence”

Hey Neil,..

What..Ruth,

“Did you know that if I have a soft trump while I’m frying your eggs, I’m close enough to hob for the flame’s to scorch the back of cooker”

“That’s cool”..replied Neil

“You look glum you must be happy, enquired Ruth

“Yes I’m much better since I heard I’m not needed for the last game of the season despite playing all year and finishing 67 not out last week” stated Neil

“Thank god for that, when I saw you smile twice in the week I thought something must be wrong,..Anyway, your eggs are ready” said the now reassured Ruth

“Thanks Luv!”

“And really burn’t, just like you like em” continued the now relieved Ruth.

Preamble (2);

“I’m telling you Andrea, the Young Captain said it’s exactly the same size as it was 2 years ago”, despared Slick

Not to be detered Andrea rose to the challange.. [..more..]

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Final game of the year at Garmil Lane and the pitch looks suitably ready for the winter. Not since the driest summer on record in 1953 (the year before a young looking but still knowledgeable Tarbs joined) had the square suffered so much damage. No rain and therefore barren growth all summer was replaced at last by a months worth of autumnal rain falling the day before the game.

‘ Ball 1st, you gotta on that’ proclaimed the experienced but on the day inaccurate logic of Uncle.

‘Shut the bleep up’  in traditionally blunt fashion slammed wanna. ‘its 5 minutes before we start, i’ve still got time to replace them floor boards, re tile the shower area and cut that mound down using me dads push mower’. [..more..]

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