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The majority of the team managed to make the long journey across West Yorkshire to play against our old foe’s from Hatfield Town (Minus my mate black beard),although we were missing Simon who was still sunning it in Spain and Nic who was off chasing the Loch Ness Monster like the FT he is!,

‘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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

As the headline states Nostell are the family friendly club (just ask the Reynolds clan!) an welcome all two legged and four legged members to Garmill Lane, unlike our close neighbour’s South Kirkby when visitors travel to their ground.  They had obviously heard about Nostell’s fine reputation as hosts and bought many supporters with them […]

I think we should bowl first quipped Wise Old Uncle Ken after having surveyed the slopping Stainborough pitch, “Bugger that” was the quick reply from the Former Captain, having just lost a few more hairs from his already balding scalp. “Do you not remember the last two weeks old man?” .

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 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 […]

‘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 […]

It was a hot summers day, the chavs had their shirts off and the team from Nostell travelled to the picturesque ground of Darton. With Nic living up to his moniker of being a filthy tourist and joining the Japanese tourists down south it was left to Kiwi Number 2 (yeap I am s**t) to […]

‘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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

No one gave us a chance of playing, even as myself and the FT travelled to the ground muttering “These poms love their cricket to much’ as the windscreen wipers were going full tilt. No chance of play today I said rather wearily after 20 hours flying the previous day…Hope we get to tea came […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]