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General Cricket => Your Cricket => Topic started by: smilley792 on November 09, 2015, 04:20:29 PM
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So I'm looking at sorting some friendlies for my club. Warm up games for the 2016 season.
I'm wanting either a Saturday warm up(probably April) or/and a Wednesday warm up game(probably April/may).
Will confirm dates when fixtures come out.
Format would be
Sat 40 overs, 12.30 start at our club. Looking for ten cbf players plus me to take on an assorted xi from our club.
Will try to organise a tea(free of charge) and we have a decent bar to have a drink after.
Wednesday, 6.30 pm start. 12- 8 ball overs(works well with our league that early with late finish) again looking for ten players plus me to take on an assorted xi from my club.
If I can't get a full ten I can fill the side with players from our club, but would prefer a cbf only side.
Games will be free as I'll cover any cost our club wants(doubt they'd want anything to be honest)
So who's interested??
@RF
@Ams4287
@Lumsden
@Simmy
@SRH
@Ryan
@procricket B3
@qasim_aziz99
@Cin88
@joeljonno
@Kieron_BT
@jamferg
And anyone else that's willing to travel and or is in the area. All interest welcome.
Cheers Chris
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Team is based south of Sheffield. About ten minutes from m1.
Address is
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=uk&sll=53.3451437,-1.4091237&sspn=0.0002136,0.000477&q=hollinsend+cc&gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D
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I would be up for it
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I'd play mate, sounds good
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Yeah sounds good - normally league season starts Saturday 23rd April and ideally would have a club game on the 16th
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id play mate
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Count me in.
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Yep, me
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I'd be up for it, work permitting of course. Saturdays off are like gold dust at my work.
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I'd be interested too. Obviously the weekend is my preference.
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Cheers all that are interested.
I would prefer to get both games going, as with our midweek season, there'd be a few weeks gap between sat and then the wed game,
Obviously wed game will have the issue of work and travel, but if I only get 6 for the wed game, I can easily fill it as we do run 2 sides midweek so plenty willing to play my end.
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I'd be up for a Saturday
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Im available as well
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im up for it, either side as im likely to join you at hollinsend mate :)
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Yes, count me in.
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Sweet.
Cheers for the interest guys. It good to know it seems I should be able to get a side out.
Keep the interest coming.
Once the fixtures for the season are out, I will try to organise some dates with the club that hopefully allow 11 of us to play!
Cbf rules.
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Hi
I should be ok for this Chris
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Probs would have to be like 2nd of april for me.
Season starts on 16th and we usually have a friendly week before
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I note this thread gathered momentum then went quiet. I was quite looking forward to slipping on the CBF colours and inflicting my dull brand of off-spin on some poor souls this April.
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I'd like to come along and watch :D
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I note this thread gathered momentum then went quiet. I was quite looking forward to slipping on the CBF colours and inflicting my dull brand of off-spin on some poor souls this April.
Yep, they normally do go quiet!
Just to do the dull disclaimer stuff. This isn't an official CBF team, CBF wouldn't be responsible for any costs or negative outcomes from the event. I wouldn't expect there is be any issues but we do need to draw a line between a call for players for a forum members team, and something arranged by the forum for forum members.
We'd love to arrange more official forum games, but it's proved tricky in the past to pull 11 players together on a specific day from various parts of the country. Then you have collection of money, arranging of kit etc etc. Too many moving parts if you like.
Good luck this game though.
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@Lumsden .
Been quiet as I got a head start and now waiting on my clubs fixtures to drop. I'm not gonna update it every week till I know more.
Currently my league has told us we will start the league one week early and get a cup game before that. So early start as is but will organise as best I can and update when fixture drop.
@dannyhall04 not sure why you'd want to watch us. Come play instead.
@uknsaunders thanks for popping your high and mighty opinion in about "these always go quiet" before I got the chance to reply. Sorry I'm at work today. I shall endeavour to watch the forum for 24hrs a day from now on.
As for your failure to pulltogeher xi players, it's only because you want the xi players in your clique to play. Me and plenty others have volunteered to play to never be contacted or ask preferences by yourself as you had the same xi. Who then never played due to lack of players.
Hell you even picked a guy that failed to turn up without a word (as well as leaving he people he offered lifts to high and dry) the year after.
If that's not a farce I don't know what is.
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@Lumsden .
Been quiet as I got a head start and now waiting on my clubs fixtures to drop. I'm not gonna update it every week till I know more.
Currently my league has told us we will start the league one week early and get a cup game before that. So early start as is but will organise as best I can and update when fixture drop.
@dannyhall04 not sure why you'd want to watch us. Come play instead.
@uknsaunders thanks for popping your high and mighty opinion in about "these always go quiet" before I got the chance to reply. Sorry I'm at work today. I shall endeavour to watch the forum for 24hrs a day from now on.
As for your failure to pulltogeher xi players, it's only because you want the xi players in your clique to play. Me and plenty others have volunteered to play to never be contacted or ask preferences by yourself as you had the same xi. Who then never played due to lack of players.
Hell you even picked a guy that failed to turn up without a word (as well as leaving he people he offered lifts to high and dry) the year after.
If that's not a farce I don't know what is.
👍 Great stuff Chris - whether early, mid or late season (weekend of mid week) be a good laugh.
A little pop (apologies in advance) We also canned the North vs South game as people get a nose bleed past London (Jake had volunteered there ground in Peterborough)
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@uknsaunders thanks for popping your high and mighty opinion in about "these always go quiet" before I got the chance to reply. Sorry I'm at work today. I shall endeavour to watch the forum for 24hrs a day from now on.
As for your failure to pulltogeher xi players, it's only because you want the xi players in your clique to play. Me and plenty others have volunteered to play to never be contacted or ask preferences by yourself as you had the same xi. Who then never played due to lack of players.
Hell you even picked a guy that failed to turn up without a word (as well as leaving he people he offered lifts to high and dry) the year after.
If that's not a farce I don't know what is.
I don't want to this thread to go off topic but:
1. It's a fact that most of these games fizzle out on numbers and you can dig through the threads if you don't believe me. I hope yours doesn't and best of luck.
2. I'm not going to discuss individual situations but there were good reasons for non attendance of one person. As for others being available, I can show an inbox of yes turned to no when asked. Nobodies fault and it happens. You pick a team based on a number of criteria, 2/3 can't play and then all the reserves who could can't either. Might appear haphazard or discriminatory to you but I can assure you its anything but.
Not sure how much captaincy experience you have but I've been pulling together sides at all levels for 20+ years so I know what I'm doing more than most. I hope you find it an easier job than me.
Good luck again.
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👍 Great stuff Chris - whether early, mid or late season (weekend of mid week) be a good laugh.
A little pop (apologies in advance) We also canned the North vs South game as people get a nose bleed past London (Jake had volunteered there ground in Peterborough)
Nothing wrong with having a pop once in a while. Doctors say it's good for the heart.
Never understand why the southerners won't travel, but then having lived in America, this country is tiny and everywhere is travel able to me.
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I don't want to this thread to go off topic but:
1. It's a fact that most of these games fizzle out on numbers and you can dig through the threads if you don't believe me. I hope yours doesn't and best of luck.
2. I'm not going to discuss individual situations but there were good reasons for non attendance of one person. As for others being available, I can show an inbox of yes turned to no when asked. Nobodies fault and it happens. You pick a team based on a number of criteria, 2/3 can't play and then all the reserves who could can't either. Might appear haphazard or discriminatory to you but I can assure you its anything but.
Not sure how much captaincy experience you have but I've been pulling together sides at all levels for 20+ years so I know what I'm doing more than most. I hope you find it an easier job than me.
Good luck again.
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For 5 years I was secretary treasuring and sole member of the selection committee for 2 midweek sides. Never failed to get 22 out and never failed to get a player there.
I then had to captain said midweek side. 3 titles in those side years(2 of which undefeated) would say I did a pretty good job.
The only excuse for not turning up and not letting people know is being in a coma. Takes 5 seconds to send a text to one person who can then attempt to sort the rest.
As a forum game, it should be selected appropriately. I.e first to reply to the thread are selected. If they drop out then fill.
Not have 22 people want to play, pick your favoured xi. Then expect the guys who were first to reply and eager be able to play at a few weeks notice.
2 years in a row I said I was available and booked the day off within minutes of the thread going live, never got selected or pm'd
In fact when I kicked off on the thread then, you claimed I wasn't selected as I couldn't bowl. Yet you never explained why you never asked if I was a bowler or not?
Presumption is the mother of all...........(or an excuse cos I'm not in the barn net clique)
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For 5 years I was secretary treasuring and sole member of the selection committee for 2 midweek sides. Never failed to get 22 out and never failed to get a player there.
I then had to captain said midweek side. 3 titles in those side years(2 of which undefeated) would say I did a pretty good job.
The only excuse for not turning up and not letting people know is being in a coma. Takes 5 seconds to send a text to one person who can then attempt to sort the rest.
As a forum game, it should be selected appropriately. I.e first to reply to the thread are selected. If they drop out then fill.
Not have 22 people want to play, pick your favoured xi. Then expect the guys who were first to reply and eager be able to play at a few weeks notice.
2 years in a row I said I was available and booked the day off within minutes of the thread going live, never got selected or pm'd
In fact when I kicked off on the thread then, you claimed I wasn't selected as I couldn't bowl. Yet you never explained why you never asked if I was a bowler or not?
Presumption is the mother of all...........(or an excuse cos I'm not in the barn net clique)
You weren't far off about the coma, but that's not a good enough excuse by the sounds of it. Pleased it's so easy and black and white for you. Life isn't for most of us.
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Oooh look - an unnecessary disagreement on a CBF thread. Who'd have thought it!! :O
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@Lumsden .
Been quiet as I got a head start and now waiting on my clubs fixtures to drop. I'm not gonna update it every week till I know more.
Currently my league has told us we will start the league one week early and get a cup game before that. So early start as is but will organise as best I can and update when fixture drop.
@dannyhall04 not sure why you'd want to watch us. Come play instead.
@uknsaunders thanks for popping your high and mighty opinion in about "these always go quiet" before I got the chance to reply. Sorry I'm at work today. I shall endeavour to watch the forum for 24hrs a day from now on.
As for your failure to pulltogeher xi players, it's only because you want the xi players in your clique to play. Me and plenty others have volunteered to play to never be contacted or ask preferences by yourself as you had the same xi. Who then never played due to lack of players.
Hell you even picked a guy that failed to turn up without a word (as well as leaving he people he offered lifts to high and dry) the year after.
If that's not a farce I don't know what is.
Like the clique comment.
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Dirty Northern B*****ds
(edit i'm one before people take offence)
Chris we need to sort the fixture out club v club in next week or so
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Dirty Northern B*****ds
(edit i'm one before people take offence)
Chris we need to sort the fixture out club v club in next week or so
Pah you're all southerners 😉 15 minutes and I can be in Scotland!
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Oooh - where are you Northernboy - I've got a few 'Border Dodgers' in my family.
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Oooh - where are you Northernboy - I've got a few 'Border Dodgers' in my family.
West Cumbria, just on the edge of the Lake District, I currently live near Wigton about 9 miles south west of Carlisle. My hometown is Cockermouth (a name I'm sure you'll appreciate!) a small market town about 25 miles south of Carlisle, famous for Jennings bitter and flooding at biblical levels.
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West Cumbria, just on the edge of the Lake District, I currently live near Wigton about 9 miles south west of Carlisle. My hometown is Cockermouth (a name I'm sure you'll appreciate!) a small market town about 25 miles south of Carlisle, famous for Jennings bitter and flooding at biblical levels.
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Nice part of the country particually in the summer.
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Nice part of the country particually in the summer.
God's own country mate. It's awful at the moment though, it's basically been raining since about October.
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Gods country is Wigton! First place in the country to get a village curfew! I built the hockey pitch at the rugby club a few years ago
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Gods country is Wigton! First place in the country to get a village curfew! I built the hockey pitch at the rugby club a few years ago
No Wigton is just where I happen to live due to the excessively cheap housing hahaha we play our midweek games at Nelson Tomlinson school just next to the Rugby/Cricket club, I've only lived here a couple of years but we're out of town so it's nice and quiet, Cumbria is a very working class area once you get to the west of the lakes so we grow up a little rough but we're mostly good people :)
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See if this gets mixed up all the spam and spats(caused by me)
Patience is a virtue! Just attend my nets and the pub after and we have a date.
SATURDAY APRIL THE 9th 12 pm start. 40-45 overs per side dependant on weather(decide on the day)
We have oppo, which will be varied, probably 5 or 6 first teasers, a few seconds and then juniors to make up.
I just need to organise the teas and hopefully some kind of officials.
All I need know is a cbf team. So who is available. I'll be playing for "unofficial" cbf
1- smilley792
2- @Ams4287
3- @SRH
4- @Gelds
5- @jamferg
6- @Lumsden
7- @qasim_aziz99
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Cheers
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Should be right Chris yep
Will just need to get off to a flyer after
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Apologies, I can't make it due to work. Saturdays are a busy day for bookies and i'm already attracting anger for working off peak saturday hours so I can have a net.
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@Ams4287 hopefully that won't cause issue. Should be able to get a sub if we fielding second.
No worries @Cin88
So we need more than 2 players so.
@Lumsden @Ryan @Simmy @qasim_aziz99 @joeljonno @jamferg @SRH @RF @procricket B3
And anyone else I've forgot, will add as I rememberz
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@Gelds @nudgemaster @Karlo84
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I'm in!
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I'm available, lets hope for good weather!
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Cheers boys. Let's hope!
It be cold on our hill in April though! Bring a jumper or 3.
Also @Kieron_BT be nice to get you back playing again!
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Yep mate , count me in
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Yes I would like to play as our league fixtures start the Saturday after.
Could I also point out that the reason for my recent post on this thread was not to start an argument but simply to bump/promote the idea of this match.
In regards to teas, my wife does fantastic cakes (lemon drizzle, carrot cake and a chocolate cake). I can bring these along if someone else can make the sandwiches.
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Cheers boys your both in.
Your comments @Lumsden did not course issue. No harm in a bump.
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I can't make it, gutted.
I'm on out pre season tour in Malta.
Hope it's a success and we the "unofficial" CBF Northern Section can do it again later in the season.
I reckon we could put out a pretty handy team
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I can't make it, gutted.
I'm on out pre season tour in Malta.
Hope it's a success and we the "unofficial" CBF Northern Section can do it again later in the season.
I reckon we could put out a pretty handy team
Booooo, on the can't make it bit. Have fun on tour though.
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if not club fixture yes i will make it may bring another one Cheese azza ??
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I'm available if you need me
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Cheers boys. Let's hope!
It be cold on our hill in April though! Bring a jumper or 3.
Also @Kieron_BT be nice to get you back playing again!
Haha can't see that mate but ill certainly have a run up to catch up with you all. Cold might be an understatement up there!
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no can do mate have our warmup game that weekend
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@procricket B3 let me know when you know about fixtures mate.
As for azza, if we have spaces left then yeah...... If he's not picked for hollinsend. Lol.
@qasim_aziz99 your in, course your wanted.
@Simmy booooooo. Never mind another game.
@Kieron_BT be good to see you bud.
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I'm available if needed. I'll make one in regardless, be good to catch up with everyone.
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1- smilley792
2- @Ams4287
3- @SRH
4- @Gelds
5- @jamferg
6- @Lumsden
7- @qasim_aziz99
8- @Ryan
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11- @procricket B3 (dependant on availability)
Currently we have the above. Plus
@rbanners
@123*
@hanif
As back ups if needed(any off you guys want to just take a place then happy to have you)
And @dannyhall04 and @Kieron_BT wanting to watch
Currently I'm presuming procricket b3 will play and will want to stump. But if he has to drop out, is there anymore stumpers on there?
Don't make me strap on the pads.
Currently my club is trying to find some willing tea lady's, and I have 1 umpire and a scorer. So looking good.
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That's quite a collection of Northerners - in fact what is the correct noun for a group of Northerners all together, is it a 'Grumble'?
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That's quite a collection of Northerners - in fact what is the correct noun for a group of Northerners all together, is it a 'Grumble'?
I thought it was "grim bunch of bleep bleeps"
But I bow to your superior life experience sir bruce
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If you are short of players I am only 25-30mins away and would be happy to play. Our league fixtures start the week after and I don't think we have any friendly games arranged.
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If you are short of players I am only 25-30mins away and would be happy to play. Our league fixtures start the week after and I don't think we have any friendly games arranged.
Where abouts are you mate? Wouldn't be surprised if some have a similar drive that have already been picked.
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Wakefield around 10 miles from Leeds. I have a scirocco so only two seats in the back, boot is not wide but pretty deep (no jokes please). So room for 3 people 2 bags in boot and one on laps in the back if needed.
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Wakefield around 10 miles from Leeds. I have a scirocco so only two seats in the back, boot is not wide but pretty deep (no jokes please). So room for 3 people 2 bags in boot and one on laps in the back if needed.
Hi Hanif
Be good to have you on board and checkout some of your bats! There are a couple of the lads local to you.
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If you're still short after the first round of refusals etc Then I'd be up for a game. I'm in Sheffield (Nether Edge).
Cheers
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If you're still short after the first round of refusals etc Then I'd be up for a game. I'm in Sheffield (Nether Edge).
Cheers
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Do you play for nether edge?? Or just live in nether edge?
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Live in Nether Edge, will play this year, after a long hiatus from cricket, for Sheffield Uni Staff team.
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I'm available if you still need players if people drop out mate! Happy to travel down from the NE!
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Hi Hanif
Be good to have you on board and checkout some of your bats! There are a couple of the lads local to you.
I only have two bats which is one more than normal. My net bat is possibly on its way out, so just preparing my new bat for the season. it might be ready to use in this friendly game. As for any other bats I am unable to mention on here. What I can say is that stumps indoor cricket nets in Wakefield have a nice selection.
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1- smilley792
2- @Ams4287
3- @SRH
4- @Gelds
5- @jamferg
6- @Lumsden
7- @qasim_aziz99
8- @Ryan
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11- @procricket B3 (dependant on availability)
Currently we have the above. Plus
@rbanners
@123*
@hanif
As back ups if needed(any off you guys want to just take a place then happy to have you)
And @dannyhall04 and @Kieron_BT wanting to watch
Currently I'm presuming procricket b3 will play and will want to stump. But if he has to drop out, is there anymore stumpers on there?
Don't make me strap on the pads.
Currently my club is trying to find some willing tea lady's, and I have 1 umpire and a scorer. So looking good.
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I'm happy to take a place - thanks for organising this.
Will be available to give lifts from west/central Sheffield - I have an estate and can move child seats out!
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Currently my club is trying to find some willing tea lady's, and I have 1 umpire and a scorer. So looking good.
I stated earlier that I can provide cakes but could do full teas at a push too. However if we got everyone to bring something along then that would make life easier.
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Okay, rabanner I shall add you to the list when my phone stops being stupid and not working.
@Lumsden I'll see what the club says, we usual have a decent buffet tea at ours. Not had any complaint from opposition on a sat.
We have a bar to for after the game and dependant on how people feel there is a takeaway that delivers to us! But then when your dropping 140 quid orders. Who isn't going to deliver.
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I'd love to take a place!
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Cheers guys, it seems we have a provisional xi!
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We gotta take pictures of the match so anyone with a decent camera?
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I have a DSLR - and - 70-200mm f2.8 lens...can take pics while we're batting...
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I shall be there with my dslr.
Plus 3 go pros, and a spare batterys.
If I can get an ump to wear one on his chest, stumpers to wear one and share one between willing batsmen. We may even get a full highlights package!
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If I can get an ump to wear one on his chest, stumpers to wear one and share one between willing batsmen. We may even get a full highlights package!
I'm sure Nick Knight would commentate if you offered him a free tea...
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I wouldn't let Nick knight commentate on our junior games........ He may end up under our new net facility if he rock up though.......
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Who have you got umpiring? May be tempted!
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Who have you got umpiring? May be tempted!
Our groundsman/65 year old spin King johnny d has volunteered to.
Free tea if you'd like to do the other end!
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This still happening?
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I'd say yes as we have 11 players and it was being updated just a few days ago bud.
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Didn't see the dates of reply, when's it happening and if I'm back up north I'll try and get over put a few faces to names
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Brad news chaps. This game is now off!!!
Unfortunately my club has just informed me(via email I may add not even a phone call) that due to repairs on the artificial that must take place before the season starts, the friendly will have to be cancelled to accommodate.
I'm not particularly happy as had just secured us a tea as well as scorer, umpire and got our xi.
Players st my club aren't happy as its took this game and the Sunday game out of the calendar which means no friendlies for them either X straight into the season we go.
Artificiality issue ain't nothing new, been same for two years. Great planning!
But sorry chaps, and yes mr Saunders you can say "I told you so"
@Ryan
@SRH
@Ams4287
@procricket B3
@qasim_aziz99
@jamferg
@rbanners
@123*
@Gelds
@Lumsden
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Gutted! Anyone else have another location we can use?
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No problem thanks for letting us know Chris, makes your "tryouts" on Saturday a bit more relaxed. It does show though potentially with some notice enough people come forward for a game - wonder whether a mid week 50 over game inter forum could get some mileage (west / South Yorkshire and Derbyshire vs midlands / Warwickshire for example)
Enjoy Saturday and a few pics would be good to put some faces to some of the guys who haven't netted with us before, sorry I can't make it.
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thanks for letting us know.
yes, are your "trials" still happening?
agree with above about being able to get an unofficial CBF South Yorkshire/Derbyshire team out for a friendly. Maybe mid week T20 is more doable (for me at least).
cheers
rbanners
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Not sure where you guys got "try out/trials from" on Saturday. It was a net and I merely said it would be a chance to see people playing I hadn't seen before that were playing in the game.
People seem to be taking cricket far to seriously again. Relax and have fun.
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Not sure where you guys got "try out/trials from" on Saturday. It was a net and I merely said it would be a chance to see people playing I hadn't seen before that were playing in the game.
People seem to be taking cricket far to seriously again. Relax and have fun.
Lol pulling your leg mate
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Not sure where you guys got "try out/trials from" on Saturday. It was a net and I merely said it would be a chance to see people playing I hadn't seen before that were playing in the game.
People seem to be taking cricket far to seriously again. Relax and have fun.
Chris, the quotation marks were supposed to show that this was meant as a joke and more about me self-deprecatingly putting pressure on myself to demonstrate my own (in)ability with the bat than about you assessing us!
No offence meant or intended and sorry if it came across as mean or anything.
Thanks once again for organising this and all the effort you put in. Having it wasted must be galling.
Cheers
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Any one else on here play for a club that would fancy a friendly against the CBF unofficial Northern 11? Still time to arrange another venue?
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My team might be up for this but we share the ground with another team. So if someone could find a ground