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‘When’s your next car boot’ asked one disgruntled badge waver who having drove past the ground, spotted a large number of motors parked in the Garmil lane ground and popped in for a look around only to be disappointed as instead we were hosting Rockingham from the South Yorkshire league in the Yorkshire Council Cricket […]

With the captain away at a Scottish wig convention the artist formerly known as the young captain returned to lead the team. Showing great form in 2010 YC won the toss and despite the covers only just being removed from the pitch following on from a 20 minute down pour, he swiftly choose to bat […]

Following a week of torrential down pours the Nostell ground finally returned to a more natural green colour. The pitch had some firming up to do from Thursday and by Saturday was still softish but plenty in it for the batsman to work with. The fairies won the toss and placed us in the field. The […]

‘I’ve been at the weekabix’ this morning snarled the kiwi as he reeled out a weekend of physical activities he’d be undertaking over the next 2 days ’ 2 games of cricket, the leeds 10k and a spot of midnight sheep russling lads’ he went on. Wanna, munching on a greggs sausage roll was clearly unimpressed. ‘Shut the ’bleep’ up, you can open the batting for being […]

‘The weather’s good, the natural ambience is perfect and my lens is clean’ remarked ex club treasurer/opening bat/girlie throw merchant Allan McKenzie as he took time out from working at the countries major sporting events to take some pictures at Nostell for the local rag. ‘Tall lads to the back, top order to the front, umpire on the end’ […]

Oh dear, we thought as the ball flew round all parts of Whitley Bridge during the 2nd innings. Admittedly it doesn’t take much to reach the boundary at the Bridge but at least they had the courtesy to put a wall round the boundary for the ball to rebound back into the ground off.
A total […]

On a glorious day, the Monks from Bretton came to visit and conquered the points. Upon arrival we quickly spotted the Monks were a burly bunch, deciding to watch the toss from a safe distance as a pre warned captain went to the toss. ‘Is your skipper around’ politely asked the captain, whilst wondering why […]

After an early morning text from the captain confirming cup progression with Allerton Bywater clearly worried by the prospect of facing the Nostell Sunday squad thoughts turned to the short trip to South Kirkby. ‘They’ve just had a team meeting and are going to bat if they win the toss’ uncle ken reliably informed us […]

We at Nostell wish to thank Natwest for their time and effort in the ‘cricket force’ that took place on the ground last weekend Sunday 4th April. The help, particularly from branch manager Nicola (nice fence) left the annual spring clean well and truely sorted. Thanks to all who turned up to help
And onto playing […]

Nets will take place 12pm - 2pm at Hemsworth Sports Centre starting Sunday 7th Feb 2010. 
If you fancy a new challenge, are new to the area or just fancy joining a double winning squad of ’cricketers’ then we are the team for you. Having won the Pontefract league’s division 3 and evening league in 2009 we are now […]

Nostell St Oswald vs Thurnscoe Institute 12th September 09
Arriving at the final game of the season we knew 4 points would claim us the league title in our 1st year in the PDCL. Its been a roller coaster as always at Nostell but we abandoned all thoughts of 4 points and set our sights on […]

Hatfield Town vs Nostell St Oswalds 8th August 2009 Match Gallery
After the cancellation of the previous weeks fixture it was good to return to play with some sunny weather as we made the trip over to nearest rivals Hatfield Town. The after effects of all this rain showing & the fact we haven’t played at […]

Nostell St Oswalds vs Brodsworth Main 20th June 2009 Match Gallery
The day before the game
Deep in ‘thought’ at work, the young captain decided a quick call to the captain was in order. ‘What’s the weather forecast overnight?, I might put the cover on, should only take 10 minutes!’ declared the captain.
Several hours later after a […]

Pledwick vs Nostell St Oswalds 31st May 2009 Match Gallery
Another warm day and another win in the cup. Nostell lost the toss and were unsurprisingly ask to field on the warmest cricket day of the year. The usual it’s sunday and i’m struggling to play issues later the Nostell ’social’ Sunday squad took the field. […]

Normanton St Johns vs Nostell St Oswalds 16th May 2009 Match Gallery
Cut to mid way through the 1st innings (imitation is art) The locals fancy relieving the boredom of a mid ’summers’ day with hand brake turns in the Normanton car park. Nostell’s finest look on from the field, with 2 minute Matt’s lupo love […]

Ryhill & Havercroft vs Nostell St Oswald 18th April 2009
The Pontefract & District League (yeah man) saw the arrival of none other than Nostell into the ranks for 2009. Very happy to be there but disappointed to have to travel such massive distances for a game of cricket (1.5miles or a Lee Hurst throw) the […]

The Nostell boys gladly accepted a kind invitation from Frickley for a pre season friendly. Expect captain startrips match report sometime in November but here are the highlights
Nostell lost the toss and were asked to Bat
Following the Nostell collapse at 23 for 3……………….. a rebuild was needed……………

Winter nets will run every Sunday from 1st February 2009 till the end of March at Hemsworth Sports Centre (Arts and Community College) from 12pm till 2pm.
All players both old and new are welcome. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact us via our about the club contacts page or are welcome to come […]

Without wishing to interrupt the disturbing tales of the captain too much the fixtures have arrived and can be found on the fixtures 2009 page. Please don’t be scared, you haven’t been in a coma for 4 months, its not March but November. So get back to your winter hibernation our 1st game is the […]

Nostell St Oswalds vs Cookridge - 6th September 2008 Match Gallery/Presentation Event
Fittingly to end a season full off rain, Nostell’s final ever game in the LWRCL ended before a ball was sent down in anger. With 2 Olympic swimming pool sized lakes formed on the outfield following Friday’s monsoon cancellation number 6 out of 16 […]