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Title: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on October 01, 2015, 02:59:59 PM
A chance to join 3 other CBF members at Ashorne CC (do I need to sell it further?). We have a lovely ground set in rural warwickshire and near  Coventry/Lemaington/Warwick/Banbury/Stratford/South Birmingham areas. We currently play a decent standard in Cotsworld Hills League Div 3 and also play Sunday friendlies. Most of the venues we play at are pretty nice as are the oppo, very few idiots in our league. We have decent facilities, private ground, clubhouse, fixed/mobile nets, sightscreens, covers, with more developments in the pipline. A club on the up but we need more CBF members to join so we can compare super,super willow ;-)
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on October 01, 2015, 03:05:27 PM
you paying? :)


I could however sort us out a couple of friendlies next season if you want though?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Maverick79 on October 01, 2015, 03:46:22 PM
A chance to join 3 other CBF members at Ashorne CC (do I need to sell it further?). We have a lovely ground set in rural warwickshire and near  Coventry/Lemaington/Warwick/Banbury/Stratford/South Birmingham areas. We currently play a decent standard in Cotsworld Hills League Div 3 and also play Sunday friendlies. Most of the venues we play at are pretty nice as are the oppo, very few idiots in our league. We have decent facilities, private ground, clubhouse, fixed/mobile nets, sightscreens, covers, with more developments in the pipline. A club on the up but we need more CBF members to join so we can compare super,super willow ;-)

A some of you are aware, I moved clubs to join Ashorne this year. Great bunch of lads to play with and a beautiful home ground. It feels like I've been there much more than a season. As Nick has said, there is lots we can offer and as a club we are looking to develop and improve things further both on and off the field. Plus I need someone else to join that has more kit than me (as I seem to have taken that mantle of @19reading87 much to his relief!), so they can take the stick off the rest of the lads  :D
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: jbrommo on October 01, 2015, 06:14:18 PM
Chris you have more kit than GM!
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: smilley792 on October 01, 2015, 06:28:53 PM
I work around those areas.

Had to take the car as my van is in for mot.

The 30quid fuel bill probably means it's not a viable move for me. Shame as I want to move somewhere! 
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Giraffe208 on October 01, 2015, 08:37:08 PM
Boo. 42 miles one way is unfortunately a step too far,
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on October 02, 2015, 10:49:42 AM
Boo. 42 miles one way is unfortunately a step too far,

Not that far and it depends where you live, many of the away games could be pretty close by. Drop myself or @19reading87 a PM and we'll have a chat.
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Butterfingerz on October 02, 2015, 11:02:21 AM
you paying? :)

Sadly that's the first question I'm asked when looking for new players! Don't quality of Cricket and facilities mean anything anymore??
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: smilley792 on October 02, 2015, 11:04:54 AM
Sadly that's the first question I'm asked when looking for new players! Don't quality of Cricket and facilities mean anything anymore??

Are ca looking?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Butterfingerz on October 02, 2015, 11:06:14 AM
Are ca looking?

Yes mate
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on October 02, 2015, 11:08:53 AM
Sadly that's the first question I'm asked when looking for new players! Don't quality of Cricket and facilities mean anything anymore??

I'm kidding fella, wouldn't take cash to play the game even if it was offered (as it happens, I've been offered some for 2016 but turned it down instantly as I have no interest in being part of a club that feels the need to pay)

secondly, I'm crap.. never going to be a pro so am undeserving of money. At 32 I'm at a point where facilities and sheer enjoyment (so the lads and my game) are becoming more attractive than level. ONly reason I'm sticking with level is purely I've only been playing 5years so want to experience as high as I can in the glos area. only 1 div between us as WEPL prem
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Butterfingerz on October 02, 2015, 11:12:30 AM
I'm kidding fella, wouldn't take cash to play the game even if it was offered (as it happens, I've been offered some for 2016 but turned it down instantly as I have no interest in being part of a club that feels the need to pay)

secondly, I'm crap.. never going to be a pro so am undeserving of money.

I was exactly the same, when I played in the Birmingham league many years ago I was asked....HAHA was the reply. Never taken a penny out of the game and a shame that many who do sadly aren't good enough. If clubs will pay though who can really blame the players?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: RightArmLedge on October 02, 2015, 11:20:36 AM
Where do you guys net over the winter period ?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: 19reading87 on October 02, 2015, 11:24:45 AM
Where do you guys net over the winter period ?

Kenilworth Wardens - are you local?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on October 02, 2015, 11:41:12 AM
you paying? :)


I could however sort us out a couple of friendlies next season if you want though?

Sorry, never saw this comment. Adi knows we don't pay but we'll catch up on the friendlies ;-)

General comment on players getting paid - happens more up north than down south and many of the players getting paid aren't good enough to get in most 1st XI at a decent standard. I've known Minor County players not take a penny even though they could, because they love the club and I think that's how it should be. If a club pays you then it can't do something else - redecoration, repair, improvements, coaching etc. If the chairman is funding it then it's a timebomb, his money stops and the club drops several divisions. Either way it's a lose lose for the club in the long term.
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: RightArmLedge on October 02, 2015, 11:46:25 AM
Kenilworth Wardens - are you local?

I'm in Birmingham so I guess not that local ?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on October 02, 2015, 12:04:54 PM
I'm in Birmingham so I guess not that local ?

South Birmingham is pretty local to us and away games.
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: jblowe on October 02, 2015, 01:59:40 PM
If you had a second team in div 7 I would play. But three is to high for me.  Good luck
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: coxy17 on March 13, 2016, 11:40:15 AM
If you had a second team in div 7 I would play. But three is to high for me.  Good luck

Sorry to Hijack but Warwick Cricket Club now have a team in Div 7
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on April 05, 2016, 12:15:05 PM
Sorry to Hijack but Warwick Cricket Club now have a team in Div 7

go and create your own thread  ;)

Just a reminder that Ashorne is like playing in a real life forum - we have 4 forum members and plenty of willow talk. We are working non-stop to turn Ashorne into a great club to play at, even better than it is now. If you are living in the area, why not get in touch?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: 19reading87 on April 05, 2016, 03:13:46 PM
go and create your own thread  ;)

Just a reminder that Ashorne is like playing in a real life forum - we have 4 forum members and plenty of willow talk. We are working non-stop to turn Ashorne into a great club to play at, even better than it is now. If you are living in the area, why not get in touch?

And captained by a forum member so bat talk is allowed ;)
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: kenbriooo on April 05, 2016, 09:25:33 PM
Can agree that Ashorne is a lovely place to play and it really is a club that I've witnessed improve massively over the near decade I've been playing against them.

Always have to love a proper village team with unique local rules and Ashorne is no different, hit the ball into the Lords(?) garden and you're not allowed it back so have to use a spare, plus they have that classic tree traditionally inside the boundary!
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: jwebber86 on April 06, 2016, 07:06:09 PM
i would be interested but with work commitments in worcester most weekends i wouldn't be much use.

if you are ever playing other this way let me know and i'll come say hi be nice to meet some more people from the forum.

might even be able to join in the winter nets some of the time
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on April 06, 2016, 09:25:19 PM
i would be interested but with work commitments in worcester most weekends i wouldn't be much use.

if you are ever playing other this way let me know and i'll come say hi be nice to meet some more people from the forum.

might even be able to join in the winter nets some of the time

Change job  :D
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: jwebber86 on April 06, 2016, 09:29:52 PM
its only a seasonal contract as a groundsman at new road so no definite plan for next season although i do love my job
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: dilscoop on April 06, 2016, 09:45:16 PM
A chance to join 3 other CBF members at Ashorne CC (do I need to sell it further?). We have a lovely ground set in rural warwickshire and near  Coventry/Lemaington/Warwick/Banbury/Stratford/South Birmingham areas. We currently play a decent standard in Cotsworld Hills League Div 3 and also play Sunday friendlies. Most of the venues we play at are pretty nice as are the oppo, very few idiots in our league. We have decent facilities, private ground, clubhouse, fixed/mobile nets, sightscreens, covers, with more developments in the pipline. A club on the up but we need more CBF members to join so we can compare super,super willow ;-)

i currently play in birmingham prem div1
holla me if u gonna make me a offer ?
pm for details
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Giraffe208 on April 06, 2016, 10:25:55 PM
i currently play in birmingham prem div1
holla me if u gonna make me a offer ?
pm for details

You at Wolverhampton @dilscoop
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: dilscoop on April 06, 2016, 11:06:14 PM
You at Wolverhampton @dilscoop

nope..not anymore
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: 19reading87 on April 07, 2016, 06:27:39 AM
i currently play in birmingham prem div1
holla me if u gonna make me a offer ?
pm for details

Birmingham prem div 1?? So what's that? You play in the prem or div 1? I know A lot of lads in the Birmingham league, what's your name??
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: petehosk on April 07, 2016, 07:36:28 AM
nope..not anymore

Were they not paying you enough?  ;)
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on April 07, 2016, 12:06:44 PM
i currently play in birmingham prem div1
holla me if u gonna make me a offer ?
pm for details

We don't pay players, can't afford to. If it's payment in crisps, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement  ;)
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 07, 2016, 12:16:03 PM
We don't pay players, can't afford to. If it's payment in crisps, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement  ;)

How about kit?? 4 bats, 10 pairs of gloves, 3 sets of pads, 4 sets of whites, 2 sets of spikes amd a full set of strettons ???

I'll promise to turn up, chew up balls.. Avg 2, not bowl and drop everything
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: RightArmLedge on April 07, 2016, 12:16:40 PM
We don't pay players, can't afford to. If it's payment in crisps, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement  ;)

What about Lemon Drizzle...?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: Giraffe208 on April 07, 2016, 03:34:44 PM
nope..not anymore

Where have you moved to now or are you looking for a new club?
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: uknsaunders on April 12, 2016, 08:28:56 PM
Starting Saturday if anybody is interested in joining us.  Lemon drizzle cake might be a bit rich for us but adi promise of crapness seems right up our street  :D
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 12, 2016, 08:32:17 PM
If you need a player just shout Saturday :)

Oh crappy Oppos have pulled out already !!
Title: Re: Players wanted for 2016 - West Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxon Area
Post by: 19reading87 on April 12, 2016, 08:40:56 PM
@ProCricketer1982 want to play saturday then mate? You're in if so