Sunday 25th July: Rammy In A
Hurry
Lancashire League: Todmorden 122 v Ramsbottom 126-2 (won by 8 wkts)
This
game was done and dusted by 6 o'clock with 12 points in the bag thank you
very much. Ross McMillan today's hero with both bat & ball. In taking 5-47
along with Jonny Fielding's 3 wkts for just 18 runs from 12 overs, the
Todmorden total never looked good enough even with a 40 run last wicket
stand enabling them to reach a total of 122. Keith Webb departed early for
just 4. Alex Bell hit a solid 29 after being promoted to open in place of
the out of form Jamie Pilling. Ross McMillan with 57 not out & David Bell 31
not out eased Rammy to victory inside 20 overs to keep our title challenge
on track...........(scorecard)
Ross McMillan
Saturday 24th July: Spin Twins
Tie Rocky In Knots
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 136-6 v Rawtenstall 135 (won by 4 wkts)
Just
when it looked like it was going to happen again, Rammy being unable to
claim those vital 2 bonus points in the last over, Jonny Fielding knocked
back Keith Roscoe's leg stump with the penultimate ball. With sub pro
Pakistani Abdur Rehman & skipper Jon Fielding bowling 37.5 overs in tandem
claiming 5-39 & 5-50 respectively Rawtenstall were dismissed for 135. The
Rammy reply got off to a slow start with both the luckless Jamie Pilling &
David Bell both out for ducks with Rammy 11-2. Abdur Rehman joined Keith
Webb at the crease and they then shared a 119 run 3rd wicket partnership
before Rehman was bowled for 66. Webby carried his bat finishing unbeaten on
52 in a very important victory with the news that the East Lancs game was
abandoned, moving us into second spot.....(scorecard)
Sunday 18th July: Rammy Keep Up
The Pressure
Lancashire League: Lowerhouse 159-8 v Ramsbottom 178-9 (won by 19 runs)
On
a day when it looked like the weather was going to be the only winner,
Lowerhouse managed to get the game on and Rammy came out winners. Batting
first our opening pair once again failed, Keith Webb 8 & Jamie Pilling 14
leaving us 29-2. This soon became 29-3 when sub pro Ross McMillan went for a
duck. The Bell brothers then set about steadying the ship David with a knock
of 49 & Alex 36. Skipper Jon Fielding 18 & Mark Dentith 19 ensured we set a
good target for a 45 over game 178-9. Jon Fielding once again was the pick
of the bowlers with 4-51 bowling out one end, 22 overs. Michael Haslam was
his usual economical self claiming 1-22 from 9 overs, Ross McMillan 1-38
also from 9 overs while Ross Brown took a bit of stick but claimed 2 wkts
for 42 from just 5 overs. Lowerhouse though managing to hold out and deny
Rammy 2 valuable bonus points, finishing on 159-8.. .........(scorecard)
Sunday 11th July: Points
Collection Continues Has Faf Goes Out in Style
Lancashire League: Enfield 195 v Ramsbottom 244-8 (won by 49 runs)
So
it was back to the pursuit of the league title after Friday's cup success.
In front of a sparse crowd at Dill Hall Lane, on winning the toss Ramsbottom
once again elected to bat, and despite an early wobble with Keith Webb (4) &
Jamie Pilling (3) both out the middle order steadied the ship. Pro Faf du
Plessis on is farewell appearance notched another half century before
getting run out on 51. He and David Bell (21) had pushed the total on 84.
Jon Fielding (64) & Alex Bell (51) shared a century partnership before
Fielding was adjudged LBW. A late flurry from Andy Caunce (27) pushed the
total up to 244-8 at the close of the innings. Michael Haslam (2-50) & Andy
Hakin (1-27) set about the Enfield openers. And with most of the Enfield
batsmen getting into double figures and Pro Adam Bracewell (65) looking set,
It was the turn of Faf du Plessis with 6-65 to secure the much needed 12
pts.......(scorecard)
Friday 9th July: Triumph at
Church
20/20 Final: Church 97-8 v Ramsbottom 100-4 (won by 6 wkts)
20/20 success for Jon Fielding's team brings
the second piece of silverware to Acre Bottom. In front of a massive crowd
at Church's West End Ground this game never really lived up to its billing.
Or am i just being harsh after the thrills and spills of the last 7 days at
Acre Bottom. On electing to bat Church soon found the going hard, has first
Faf du Plessis & Andy Hakin pegged down the Church batsmen. Shaky claimed 2
wkts and Faf one. Ross Brown & Jack Walmsley kept the screw on and at the
halfway stage Church were 37-3. They were a little more productive towards
the end, but a burst of 3 wkts in 3 balls, 2 for Faf & one for Fieldo
ensured we were chasing a target of less than a hundred. Church closed on
97-8. The Rammy reply got off to a solid start but for a wobble on 14 when
both David & Alex Bell were both out. But this only brought skipper Jon
Fielding to the crease to join Professional Faf du Plessis. Then with a
partnership of 45 before du Plessis was caught for 23 put the tie almost
beyond doubt. Robert Read (6) was next in and he kept his end safe while he
and the skipper put on another 31. The target was reached in the penultimate
over has the rain that had threatened all night finally arrived. Jon
Fielding finishing unbeaten on 65.............(scorecard)
Sunday 4th July: Late Night Drama at Acre Bottom
Worsley Cup: Ramsbottom 249-9 v Burnley 247-9 (won by 2 runs)
With the darkness creeping in, it was a
credit to both teams & umpires to make sure this game finished. Innings
of 111 by Faf du Plessis, 95 by Jonny Fielding & a magnificent 175 by
Burnley pro Farhaan Behardien & 5 victims for Chris Burton Burnley's
wicketkeeper. All ensured one of the all time classic Worsley Cup
encounters. With 496 runs and 18 wickets, in the end it came down to a 2 run
margin in favour of Rammy in a game that finished at 9:42pm!!!.
Right on queue the rain came and delayed the start, but
once we got going it looked almost over for Rammy. Keith Webb, Jamie
Pilling, & both David & Alex Bell's were back in the Pavilion, the
Ramsbottom total 8. Skipper Jonny Fielding & pro Faf du Plessis then set
about repairing the damage. When Jonny Fielding departed for 95 the
Ramsbottom total
was a more respectful 199-5. And it was this record breaking 5th wicket
stand of 191 with Faf du Plessis who scored 111 runs that enabled Rammy to
set what looked a distant dream of a total of 249-9.
Burnley in reply lost Qasim Ali (0) & Vishal Tripathi (17)
early. But all this did was bring the Burnley pro Farheen Behardien to the
crease from where he took charge of the innings. He shared a 43 run third
wicket partnership with Daniel Pickup who contributed the 3. The pro
and Chris Burton (who had taken 5 victims behind the wicket) turned the game
Burnley's way. When Burton was out for 22 with 33 overs remaining, Burnley
were halfway to there target. When Behardien was joined by Graham Lalor the
pro took command! Lalor scored a single in the 36th over and his next
scoring shot was a four on the last ball of the 48th over! In between
Behardien notched up 75 more runs has he steered Burnley to the finishing
line. In the penultimate ove
r
he hit du Plessis for two consecutive sixes before miss timing a third
attempt that went straight up and was caught by du Plessis himself. Burnley
now needing 9 to win from 8 balls in ever darkening circumstances.
Capstick scrambled a single and Lalor took 3.
The final over commenced just after 9:30pm. And only 4 runs were required
for a Burnley win has a tie would've given the game to our visitors. Andy
Hakin was charged with the final over. Dot ball, dot ball, dot
ball, then two singles leaving 2 for victory off the last ball. Shakey fired
it in and it went through to Andy Caunce and at 9:42pm Ramsbottom had
claimed a dramatic victory in a game all those there will remember for a
very long time........(scorecard)
Sat 3rd July: Rammy let 2 bonus points slip
through there fingers
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 145-4 v Bacup 145-9 (won by 6 wkts)
In
a game that very much lacked the excitement of the night before, we
registered a comfortable win. The only downside being the failure to capture
the 2 extra points with a dropped catch off the last ball of the innings.
The Bacup innings meandered along at just over 2 an over for the best part,
but wickets were hard to come by. Michael Haslam kept up his usual tidy
bowling conceding just 17 runs from his 13 overs with 2 wickets. Jonny
Fielding claimed his usual 5 for. Andy Hakin & du Plessis with one each
restricting Bacup to 144-9. Rammy secured the win with almost 20 overs to
spare. David Bell top scoring with an unbeaten 53, Keith Webb fell just
short of his half century *(thanks Brian!) on 48. Pro Faf du Plessis (22)
has 10 valuable points were secured.
*(Just has Keith was on 48, Brian Fielding said get
ready for a collection. Keith was out that over)
Friday 2nd July: Now that's what I call
ENTERTAINMENT!!!
20/20 Semi-final: Ramsbottom 172-5 v Nelson 163 (won by 9 runs)
What a game of cricket! Ramsbottom & Nelson
take a bow. Faf du Plessis what a catch & Tom Lord what an over!! This 20/20
had everything, with Ramsbottom batting first, pro Faf du Plessis (60) &
David Bell (64) helped Rammy to 112 before Faf miss timed one and was caught
on the rather short mid wicket boundary. David Bell soon followed and the
run rate dropped slightly. Rob Read came to the wicket and picked up the
tempo with an unbeaten 28 and Rammy closed on 172-5. I overheard someone in
the crowd describe it as a "competitive" total. The Nelson innings got off
to a good start run wise, but they were steadily losing wickets and at the
halfway stage were 80-4. The tie was slowly turning Rammy's way. Then all
hell broke lose in the shape of Tom Lord the Nelson batsman. With six overs
to go and requiring 55 to win, Tom Lord took a liking to skipper Jonny
Fielding's 3rd over. 5 sixes later and 30 runs from the over Nelson were now
firmly in the box seat requiring just 25 now from 5 overs. Step up Faf du
Plessis, with Jack Walmsley (4-31) bowling well from the Football ground
end, Faf placed himself at long-on in front of the old scorebox. Tom Lord
not needing to go big, did just that. He picked the longest boundary in the
Lancashire League, and went for it. And all credit to him, he would have
succeeded but for a magnificent catch by Faf du Plessis, he leapt like a
salmon, arcing backwards to pluck the ball out of the sky has it hurtled
towards the boundary for six more! With Lord out for 68 Rammy started to
tighten the screw once more. Nelson losing there last 3 wickets for just 2
runs leaving Rammy victors and a trip to Church next Friday for the final to
look forward to......
............(scorecard)
Sun 27th June: 12 Valuable points to stay in
contention
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 169-4 v Church 166 (won by 6 wkts)
On
a day that the top two picked up maximum points it was imperative that we
did also. At one stage this looked unlikely with Church 129-3 with just 9
overs to go. But up stepped skipper Jonny Fielding with 5-48 to reach his
half century of wicks for the season. And Pro Faf du Plessis with 3-24 to
claim the vital 2 bonus pts with a Alex Bell catch off the penultimate ball,
Church 166 all out. The Ramsbottom top order then played their part with
Keith Webb 35, Jamie Pilling 32, Faf du Plessis 47 & David Bell 35 ensuring
the vital win. Rammy now lying 3rd in the table 12 pts behind the leaders
from up the valley....(scorecard)
David
Bell
Friday 25th June: Faf's The Way To Do It
20/20: Haslingden 159-4 v Ramsbottom 160-3
From
ball one when Faf du Plessis removed Haslingden skipper Steve Dearden this
game had the Rammy pro on fire. A bowling spell of 1-12 from his 4 overs is
superb in 20/20 cricket. Then with a target of 159-4 to chase Faf set about
the Haslingden attack. And in a measured 20/20 innings of 112 not out. And
aided by Rob Reads 19 not out, he finished the game by hitting the
Haslingden professional Phil Hayes for six to secure Rammy's Semi-final spot
and a home tie with Nelson............(scorecard)
Faf du Plessis
courtesy N. Stockley
Sun 20th June: Bouncebackability
Lancashire League: Colne 176 v Ramsbottom 258-5 (won by 82 runs)
Ramsbottom
got back to winning ways today. A superb innings from pro Faf du Plessis of
133 not out the backbone of the Rammy total. David Bell & Jon Fielding both
hit 36 has Rammy posted 258-5. Then with Colne 18-3 early on they seemed to
shut up shop and crawled to 143-4 when once again the wickets started to
tumble. Jon Fielding 4-71 & Michael Haslam 4-34 helping the Rammy cause.
Andy Caunce also helped himself to 4 victims behind the stumps, 3 catches 7
a stumping. And Rammy kept themselves on Haslingden & East Lancs coat
tails.....(scorecard)
Andy Caunce
Sat 19th June: Abject Batting Display Hands
Rivals Victory
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 125 v Haslingden 203-9 (lost by 78 runs)
On
a good batting track Rammy toiled to remove the Haslingden batsmen. Michael
Haslam & Andy Hakin bowled well early on for little reward. Michael Haslam
(3-60) taking the only 2 wickets to fall in the first half of the innings. It
wasn't until the 30th over, Jon Fielding's ninth that the returning Chris
Read was removed for 46 with Hassy 98-3. Wickets then came at regular
intervals With the skipper taking 6-45. But it was a tale of woe at the
other end with pro Faf du Plessis conceding 25 from just 2 overs & Ross
Brown 36 from 6 with no breakthrough. In the last over Fieldo had what
looked like a good catch by Andy Caunce turned down denying Rammy the 2
bonus pts. Hassy completing their innings 203-9, a very gettable target for
Rammy's Batsmen. But things didn't quite go to plan. The two former Rammy
men got stuck in and with the help of some abject batting Rammy were soon in
trouble at 68-6. Rammy at this stage were well on course run rate wise, so
some of the shot selection was baffling. Rammy all out for 125 with 16.3
overs remaining. Andy Caunce top scoring with 29, Chris Read taking 6-50 to
give Haslingden the edge in the title race...(scorecard)
Sun 13th June: Weather has first success of
season
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 135-7 v Haslingden DNB (match abandoned)
Trusting
the dodgy gray skies before the match, Rammy elected to bat and were
instantly put onto the back foot, struggling at 37-3. Faf Du Plessis (10)
already back in the pavilion. Jon Fielding (33) & David Bell 33 not out
pulled the score around, but by this time we were already playing dodge the
showers with the umpires seemingly unable to be consistent in when they
should or should not be playing. After losing 18 overs we reached tea 135-7.
But continuing rain made sure we didn't return. And some gamesmanship made
sure we hung around a little longer than necessary.
Friday 11th June:
Six Hit Fieldo Smashes Bacup!
20/20: Ramsbottom 214-6 v Bacup 72 (won by 142 runs)
Skipper Jon Fielding went six hit wild
tonight! In an innings of 89 not out he hit 7 sixes & 7 fours to help
Rammy to an impressive 214-6. Bacup's reply was halted almost before it
got chance to start, 20-6 after 5 overs. Finally all out for 72. Two
Wickets each for Andy Hakin, Ross Brown & 15 year old debutant Charlie
Hamilton 2-15 from his 4 overs.
Jon Fielding
Sun 6th June: Bad day at the Turf has Burnley
Triumph
Lancashire League: Burnley 174-9 v Ramsbottom 141 (lost by 33 runs)
After
a delayed start the game was reduced to 39 overs a side. On being asked to
bat first Burnley reached 174-9, Jon Fielding 5-68 from 19 overs & Ross
Brown 4-44 from 8 shared the wickets. Keith Webb continued with the bat were
he left of yesterday scoring 44. But Rammy struggled to keep up the run
rate, 31 from pro Faf du Plessis the only other telling score has the tail
failed to wag. On a bright note, Haslingden also lost thus giving East Lancs
the opportunity to claim top spot with help from former Rammy pro Brenton
Parchment capturing 8 wkts.........(scorecard)
Jon Fielding
Sat 5th June: Webby Earns Rammy Semi-final
Spot
Worsley Cup: Enfield 258 v Ramsbottom 265-9 (won by 7 runs)
Keith
Webb struck a magnificent century to set up this Worsley cup win. in an
innings of 125 Webby conserved his energy by scoring 84 in boundaries! Ably
assisted by pro Faf du Plessis (21) back from injury, David Bell (25) & Jon
Fielding (31) in Rammy's total of 265-9. Enfield then set about overhauling
this with Bracewell (78), Afzal (53) & Wrigley (47). Some good bowling by
Jon Fielding, Michael Haslam & Jack Walmsley kept a lid on the Enfield reply
late on, But the conceding of 37 extras was a worry with Enfield falling
just 8 runs short of victory. The semi final draw paired us with
Burnley at Acre Bottom on Sunday 4th July.
Keith Webb
Fri 4th June: Edenfield claim Rammy Scalp
20/20: Edenfield 144-3 v Ramsbottom 142-7 (lost by 7 wkts)
On
a balmy night at Gincroft Lane on a worn wicket Ramsbottom set the hosts a
target of 142-7. David Bell 28, Sub pro Babar Naeem 18, Jon Fielding 22,
Mark Dentith 19 & Andy Caunce 26. The total was kept down by some super
Edenfield catching, who on the night held everything coming there way. The
Edenfield reply was swift, pro Raheel Majeed smashing the Rammy bowlers to
all parts of Edenfield let alone the ground!!! His unbeaten 107 securing
there 2nd win in the competition. Andy Caunce had a hand in all 3 Edenfield
wickets to fall.
Andy Caunce
Mon 31st May: Last Over Drama Has Rammy Win!!
Lancs KO Cup: Ramsbottom 167 v Bamford Fieldhouse 166 (won by 1 run)
In
a dramatic last over Rammy clinched what look like an unlikely win. With
Ramsbottom batting first posted only an average looking total of 167 all
out.
Andy Holt top scoring with 49 ably assisted by Jamie Pilling (24) & Jon
Fielding (35). Bamford's reply got off to a standing start with Toby McLean
claiming the wicket of Marshall first over. Then followed a string of
wickets but runs where still flowing. With the last pair at the wicket
Bamford required just 7 to win from 4 overs. Jamie Pilling went for 1, then
Andy Hakin went for 4 leaving 2 to win from the last over. Jamie Pilling
then bowled 4 dot balls, on the fith they
Andy Holt
tried a quick run, Rob Read
gathered the ball and swiftly dispatched it to Jamie Pilling who threw down
the wicket to secure the narrowest of victory's by 1 run with 1 ball to
spare!!!
Sun 30th May: Jamie & Pro bat Rammy to
victory
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 188-4 v Rishton 187-8 (won by 6 wkts)
With
a steady innings Rishton posted 187-8 for Ramsbottom to chase. The
Ramsbottom reply was measured if not spectacular. Keith Webb (22) & Jamie
Pilling laid a solid foundation and once Ross McMillan had joined Jamie
Pilling at the crease a Rammy win was always on the cards. Jamie Pilling's
innings of 65 included a good slice of luck but he stuck to his task has
Rammy edged towards the winning post. The win was secured with just 2 balls
to spare when Jon Fielding & Ross McMillan who finished unbeaten on 82
scrambled a quick leg bye...........scorecard
Ross McMillan
Fri 28th May: Rammy Seal Win
20/20 : Ramsbottom 115-4 v Rawtenstall 114-6 (won by 6 wkts)
Rammy
had Rawtenstall on the rack right from the off, 2 wickets to Ross McMillan,
standing in for the injured du Plessis) in the first over. McMillan
finishing his spell with 3-14 from his 4 overs. Ross Brown with 2-19 also
keeping a tight rain on Rawtenstall. Jack Walmsley & Andy Hakin also bowling
well to restrict the visitors to 114-6. A total that was always going to be
20 or 30 runs short. Rammy always looked in control while McMillan
(30) was at the crease. But the game was
Mark Dentith
eventually won by a trademark Mark
Dentith innings of 31 not out to clinch the competition points....... (scorecard)
Sat 22nd May: Superb Victory, But At What
Cost?
Lancashire League: Haslingden 191-9 v Ramsbottom 268-4 (won by 77 runs)
Report
by Nigel Stockley: Ramsbottom joined Haslingden at
the top of the table after securing a 77 run win over their title rivals at
Bentgate. Ramsbottom's vital victory may ultimately come at a high price as
their new stand-in professional Francois du Plessis suffered a hip injury
whilst batting which led to him leaving the field during the Haslingden
innings. The visitors made an impressive start with Keith Webb again looking
in fine form in making 41 before seeing his stumps spread eagled by Steve
Dearden. Jamie Pilling was more watchful in making 30 during which he
suffered a knee injury which saw
David
Bell Ramsbottom having to field two sub
fielders, one of which was Cricket Chairman Andy Dalby. After the openers
had been parted at 70, new professional du Plessis came to the crease on a
baking hot day. Although clearly restricted by his injury, the South African
top scored with 83 with nine fours and three sixes, finishing his innings
with a runner. In trying to increase the tempo he tried one big hit too many
with Mohsin Imtiaz taking an excellent running catch in the deep. David Bell
hit nine fours in making a fine unbeaten 69 and skipper Jon Fielding threw
the bat at the end of the innings to make an unbeaten 23 as the visitors
piled up 268-4. Haslingden's reply began in style as professional Phil Hayes
pulled Michael Haslam's first ball for six. Runs flowed freely in the
opening overs but when Hayes tried to repeat the dose he could only chip the
ball to Andy Holt who took a comfortable catch at mid off. Home skipper
Graham Knowles was next to go lbw to his opposite number Fielding after
making 9. Jack Walmsley's loosener accounted for Chris Read (6) but Dearden
(65) and Lee Ingham (26) gave the home supporters some hope with a 4th
wicket stand of 70. Haslam ended Dearden's innings and Fielding had Ingham
caught by David Bell as wickets began to tumble. Fielding finished with
4-88, bowling through the innings and Haslam took 3-54. Haslingden managed
to deny their rivals the bonus points with Jack Taylor finishing unbeaten on
32 with Jack Sudworth for company as Haslingden finished on 191-9.......(Scorecard)
Sun 16th May : Alex Steadies Ship II
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 223-7 v Enfield 156 (won by 67 runs)
For
the second home game in a row Alex Bell led his side to a game winning total
with a run a ball undefeated innings of 90. Last week we had no pro at all,
this week Ross McMillan only scored 6 but we still managed to post a target
of over 200. Mark Dentith scored 35 to help push that target up to 223-7.
The Enfield reply fizzled out 67 runs short, Michael Haslam & Ross Brown
bowled tight but with out luck. Pro Ross McMillan 5-49 & skipper Jon
Fielding 5-45 putting to bed any hope Enfield had of points in this game...(scorecard)
Alex Bell
Sun 9th May: Da Ja Vue For Rammy, Not our
Favourite Weekend
Lancashire League: Rawtenstall 180 v Ramsbottom 128 (lost by 52 runs)
Its
that time of year again! The very same weekend that table toping unbeaten
Rammy fell to defeat, last year it was Lowerhouse, this time our neighbours
Rawtenstall. Batting first Rawtenstall were bowled out for 180 with Ross
Brown taking up the mantle from missing skipper Jon fielding with 4-51. But
the Ramsbottom reply was stopped in its tracks by Rawtenstall's veterans
Keith Roscoe & Andrew Payne who used the deteriorating track to good use.
With only Keith Webb's opening 30 & a late 32 from Andy Hakin it was a
struggle through out, Rammy all out with 17 overs wasted.................(scorecard)
Keith Webb
Sat 8th May: Alex Steadies Ship
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 255-6 v Todmorden 191-9 (won by 64 runs)
Alex
Bell played a match winning innings of 106 not out to turn around a poor
start. With Rammy on 8-2 Alex set about his game saving innings first with
help from skipper Jon Fielding (37), then Mark Dentith (30) & Andy Caunce 39
not out has Rammy posted a super score of 255-6. The Tod reply got off to a
similar start to Rammys, 2 wickets down for 9 runs. Then after a 3rd
wicket stand of 70 the Tod batsmen started to fall at regular interval's.
Jon Fielding tied one end down taking 4 valuable wicket while Jack Walmsley
& Michael Haslam took 2 each. The final Todmorden wicket eluded the home
team has Tod batted back the last 7 overs...........(scorecard)
Alex Bell
Sun 2nd May: Andy Catches Lowerhouse Cold!
Lancashire League: Ramsbottom 206-2 v Lowerhouse 117
On
a very chilly day at Acre Bottom and with the toss won Rammy elected to bat,
and bat they did. Opener Keith Webb hit 70 runs & sub pro Ross McMillan 79
has Rammy racked up 206-2, Jamie Pilling & David Bell both scoring 20.
Ramsbottom's bowlers then got warmed up and Lowerhouse where soon on the
rack. Michael Haslam bowled superbly taking 2-9 from his nine overs.
McMillan & Ross Brown also claiming 2 wickets each. Once again skipper Jon
Fielding proved the innings breaker with his 4 wickets for 30 from 12 overs.
The bowlers were also ably assisted by our new wicketkeeper Andy Caunce who
helped tremendously with his own haul of 3 catches & a stumping to play a
Andy Caunce
massive part in this table topping victory.........(scorecard)
Sat 1st May: Spider Stars At HQ
Lancashire League: East Lancs 107 v Ramsbottom 117-7 (Won on Run Rate)
On
another day when rain threatened to put a premature end to proceedings it
was the Ramsbottom veteran Michael Haslam who ensured Rammy collected the
full 12 pts. Batting first the ramsbottom innings was cut short by the rain
with a modest total of 117-7 on the board from the 37 overs permit able.
Keith Webb (31), David Bell (30) & Alex Bell (24). After another short delay
the East Lancs target was reduced to 109. Jonny Fielding had managed to
remove 5 of his former team mates for 45 runs from 17 overs. Michael Haslam
bowling in tandem and unchanged from the other end bowled the last over of
the day, East
Michael Haslam
Lancs requiring just 6 to win. Spider then removed 2 batsmen
and another was run out as Rammy came out on top with all 12 pts........(scorecard)
Sun 25th April: Return Of Rain Can't Dampen Sprits
Lancashire League: Nelson 95 v Ramsbottom 164-5
Just the start Jon Fielding would have been looking for in
the Lancashire League, an away win and twelve points in the bag. After
almost a month of dry weather no one was surprised to see the rain falling
on the opening day of the season. But their was still enough time for all
but one game (Bacup) to finish. So to Seedhill and a game reduced to 36
overs a side. Nelson invited Ramsbottom to bat, and a solid start was made.
Keith Webb (24) & Jamie Pilling on Lancashire League debut scoring an
impressive 65. Sub pro Ross McMillan hit 37 in Rammy's total of 164-5.The Ramsbottom bowling attack made steady progress taking
wickets at regular intervals. Ross McMillan with 3-
Jamie Pilling
27 early on before the
skipper himself got stuck in and saw off Nelson with 5-12 from 6 overs to
secure the 12 pts............(scorecard)
Sat 24th April: Winning Weekend With Silver lining.
Colne Trophy: Ramsbottom 233-5 v Accrington 233-7 (won on fewer wkts)
The Jon Fielding era started this weekend with to victory's.
One in the Colne cup beating Accrington,
the other a first day win in the league at Nelson.
Saturday saw Rammy lift the Ron Singleton Trophy by the narrowest of
margins, by count of having lost fewer wickets. Batting first Rammy posted
233-5 with stand-in pro Clinton Perrin hitting a superb century (109). And
sharing a 3rd wicket stand of 151 with David Bell who scored 64. The Accrington reply was steady with Will Driver (pro) 83
& Graham Lloyd 71 helping push Accrington towards victory. But with 2 runs
required from the very last
Jon Fielding
ball Graeme Sneddon was run out going for the
second giving victory to Rammy by virtue of having lost fewer
wickets............(scorecard)
