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Barbecue, Beer, Bizarre run outs, and Butterpuff - week 18 Whitley Bridge (h)
Whitley Bridge descended upon us , no doubt looking to inflict “the double” after they comprehensively beat us at their ground. But Garmil Lane is a different proposition from the “shirt front” wickets and postage stamp field they are used too. Choosing to bat first the Whitley openers confidently strode out to face Leroy and Jim.
Home in time for tea…and Mikey’s curfew - week 17 Askern (h)
We welcomed our nearest challengers, Askern, to Garmil Lane for what could be described as a “20 pointer” match. It looked like indecison was the order of the day ( bat or bowl ?) so it was a good toss to lose and Steve duly obliged, leaving all the blame for what might potentially follow, on the shoulders […]
Chickenpox and Chavs - week 12 Wombwell Main (h)
I had packed my Barnsley phrasebook, Linda had packed my cricket bag, and I set off full of anticipation to Wombwell. Looking forward to a tough encounter and possibly learning a foreign language ( Barnsley-speak). Ritchie had sadly withdrawn as he had concerns about infecting the lads with Chickenpox, a decison made for all the right […]
Batters, Bowlers, Bradman, Bruce Lee, Beer and Belief in Capello…….. - week 8 Hatfield Town (h)
All was set up for a scintillating day’s entertainment at Nostell as the most anticipated fixture of the season so far, finally arrived. Yes England v USA in the World Cup. Meanwhile as a distraction before the main event we welcomed out Championship rivals from last year, Hatfield Town to Garmil Lane. We looked forward […]
Wombwell wobble as Nostell “Nick” it, Atky and Lee go quads up - Week 1 Wombwell (h)
Nostell St Oswald vs Wombwell Main 24th April 10
So it began in earnest, Nostells first season in Div 2 against newly relegated Wombwell. Put in to bat , hopes were high as The Captain and Richie strode out to lay the foundation of the innings. Unfortunately Richie strode back rather sharpish having collected the first of Nostell’s 4 […]
Bread and butter pudding - Week 21 Brodsworth (a)
Brodsworth Main v Nostell St Oswald 5th September 2009
As we continued our quest for another 10 points to consolidate our league leadership we travelled to play Brodsworth, to seek revenge for our home defeat earlier this season. As with most “Miners Welfare” grounds the facilities were top notch and the wicket looked surprisingly like a […]
Plan A - Week 18 Ackworth 2 (a)
Nostell St Oswalds V Ackworth 2 15th August 2009 Match Gallery
The team travelled down the road for another local derby and resisted the temptation to have an overnight stopover in Wragby. Probably not really justifiable for a 4 mile round trip.
The wicket looked like a shirt front and after a short delay, proceedings commenced with […]
Anyone seen Noah? - Week 14 Frickley 2 (h)
Nostell St Oswalds V Frickley 2nds 18th July 2009 Match Gallery
After 2 days and more of tropical style rain, a call was sent out by Jimbob for “help mopping up” in order to get the game on. I arrived with a bag full of towels to see a very old bearded man (surrounded by hundreds […]
