Ribblesdale League title race to go to the wire (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Ribblesdale League title race to go to the wire
4:40pm Friday 10th September 2010 in
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- By Matt Donlan » Sports reporter
THE most enthralling Ribblesdale League season in years draws to a close tomorrow with the destination of the silverware going right down to the wire.
Leaders Clitheroe are in the box seat as they are 10 points clear of Read and will be champions if they beat bottom club Salesbury at Chatburn Road.
But if Clitheroe slip up, Read can take advantage if they win their home game with Great Harwood.
Skipper Peter Dibb says there will be no premature celebrations. He said: “We are at home to the bottom club so on paper that is not a bad way to finish.
“But as we have seen so often this season anyone can beat anyone – and we are not counting our chickens.
“We know what we have to do and hopefully we will finish the job off.
“And if we do it will be some transformation from last season when we finished second from bottom.
“But we know the job isn’t done yet – and if we slip up that will let Read in.”
Clitheroe will have the services of Colne pro Anwar Ali to call on for the game as he fills in once again for Tom Hardman but Chris Holt’s Read have been impressive this season and the skipper has led from the front with more than 700 runs and 53 wickets.
They are at full strength for their final fling with Great Harwood.
Elsewhere, Barnoldswick need to win at Edenfield to secure a Lancashire Cup spot.
Cherry Tree can also finish in the top five if they see off the challenge of Ribblesdale Wanderers at Preston Old Road.
SATURDAY FIXTURES
Cherry Tree v Ribblesdale Wanderers, Clitheroe v Salesbury, Earby v Oswaldtwistle Immanuel, Edenfield v Barnoldswick, Read v Great Harwood, Settle v Padiham, Whalley v Baxenden.
Comments(139)
The Sultan of Clitheroe
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8:07am Thu 9 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter
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10:10am Thu 9 Sep 10
If he had stayed fit trophy would be in cabinet at Read by now.
The Dude
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11:13am Thu 9 Sep 10
Blob
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7:36pm Thu 9 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter wrote:Where were Clitheroe when Tom broke down with his back injury Pinch???
Turning point was Hardman's injury. If he had stayed fit trophy would be in cabinet at Read by now.
Top of the league!!!
To still be top when we've had sub-pro's, some of whom have had shockers, is a fantastic effort.
If Anwar Ali had played every game you might have a point - but he hasnt - perhaps you would be better spending your time wondering how the wheels came off at Back lane??
What about an insiders view on that?
Blob
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7:41pm Thu 9 Sep 10
The Dude wrote:Come on then Dude, let the cat out of the bag - everyone at Clitheroe is just as keen to know who the famous Sultan is!!!!
I would always say those that finish top deserve to win the League, it just sticks in the back of the throat that they don't play by the rules regarding paying more than one player... Oh and Sultan, no more hiding... I know who you are... Your secrets safe with me
Si Coulter denies its him, as does Dibby and the two young spinners.(and I know it aint me!)
Give us a clue!!!!!!!
which club are you from then, or should I ask which glass house are you throwing stones at Clitheroe from??
The Dude
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8:36pm Thu 9 Sep 10
Blob wrote:I know you'll tell me the truth Blob but I did a bit of digging on previous threads and I am sticking my neck out and saying it's.... You. You and the sultan are the only consistent commentataors from Clitheroe and you don't seem to post at any time near each other.. And you have predictably been the first to bite to my previous comment.. Like I said only a theory.... You seemed to have denied it and if you do again like I said I will drop it and move on..
The Dude wrote: I would always say those that finish top deserve to win the League, it just sticks in the back of the throat that they don't play by the rules regarding paying more than one player... Oh and Sultan, no more hiding... I know who you are... Your secrets safe with meCome on then Dude, let the cat out of the bag - everyone at Clitheroe is just as keen to know who the famous Sultan is!!!! Si Coulter denies its him, as does Dibby and the two young spinners.(and I know it aint me!) Give us a clue!!!!!!! which club are you from then, or should I ask which glass house are you throwing stones at Clitheroe from??
Our Frank
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9:22pm Thu 9 Sep 10
Good effort Blob but another one bites the dust . . . At least he didnt out himself like that dozy Sudnik did!
Blob
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10:11pm Thu 9 Sep 10
And i would be most embarressed by some of the sh1te my colleague the sultan has been spouting. He's not making many friends for my club on here!!!
I try to give a balanced view and defend my club when i feel I need to - I dont come on to wind other folk up.
Perhaps the sultan will "out" himself on saturday - I'm finally retiring so the least he could do is have a quiet word and let me in on it - I promise I wont reveal anything............
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chucker
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10:19pm Thu 9 Sep 10
Bet you aint gonna reveal yourself?!
chucker
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10:22pm Thu 9 Sep 10
The Sultan of Clitheroe
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8:25am Fri 10 Sep 10
Must be a horrible site for the almighty Baxendan to be nowhere near the top of the league going into the last game. Barnoldswick's efforts to buy the league has completely failed and with a 90wicket pro. Cherry Tree's team of kids has simply not been good enough or a challenge. Earby have shown that without Herbie they rely too much on one bowler and one batter. And Read will have to get their runners up cup again. Dry your eyes Chris Holt.
Champions 2010
chucker
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9:04am Fri 10 Sep 10
Am sure each club will have their own views and not sum it up as 'clinically' as you have.
I've got an idea for you though Sultan. I suggest you come and show us the trophy when/if you are successful on Saturday and then parade it to Cherry Tree, Read, Baxenden, Barnoldswick and Earby and see if you get out of the first clubhouse!!! You will be very lucky if you get to Barnoldswick though as I'm sure Rish, Pinch, Oscar and Paynie wont let you out of the door in one piece!!
Rodney Oggs
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9:30am Fri 10 Sep 10
The Dude
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10:09am Fri 10 Sep 10
MattNutter
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10:46am Fri 10 Sep 10
Toshy
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10:57am Fri 10 Sep 10
Do clitheroe deserve it? Tricky one because similar to the Dude i am a also a great believer in whoever finishes top has been the best team over the course of a full season. If they beat Salesbury (weather permitting) like i expect them to, then yes, Clitheroe do deserve to win it. However, if you asked me who were the toughest/best team we have played this season I would probably not answer 'Clitheroe', from my own experience this season. We have played them 3 times this season and I must say that they didn't look like a Championshp winning team on any of the 3 occasions. Granted, one of the games they were without Josh and had a pretty ordinary professional....but the only game they beat us we were without both (dibbly dobbly) opening bowlers and number 4 batsman.
On the other hand when we played Read + Newby early on in the season, i felt that this was the team to beat. Added to this i remember telling holty last month (after they'd skittled us for 70!) that having Oliver could have seen a completely different outcome to the title race - not just his bowling, but his ever improving batting would have been a massive boost. It also amazes me what has happened to Bash this year because we were soundly beaten at Back Lane, and 2 weeks ago we were beaten in a close game due to one of their matchwinners stepping up to the plate when they were 89 for 5 chasing 180ish. To see that they have lost so many games suprises me a great deal.
I agree with Blob that having sub-pro's can be difficult and disruptive to a team. BUT, not when the professional is of a quality that can consistently and single handedly win a side a game. When Anwar Ali sub-pro'd for Ribb.W against us it was clear to see the main reason the result went the way it did. But, Clitheroe were top long before Anwar showed up. What he has done is help them through any possible late season wobble....which has happened in quite a few recent games with their batting.
All in all, it's been a hard fought season and one in which one of a few sides could have won the league in the last 2 months. Clitheroe have been the side that has stepped up with the decisive blows at the right times.
My team of the year:
Nutter
Walton.Craig
Boam
Findley
Holt
Armer
Bolton.Joe
Howard (Captain)
Ibid
Craddock
Marquet
Toshy
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10:58am Fri 10 Sep 10
Good luck everyone this weekend.
Tosh
Pinch Hitter
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11:18am Fri 10 Sep 10
I think not!
Obviously when the going gets tough the Sultan gats going in the opposite direction.
The Goon
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11:27am Fri 10 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter wrote:Excellent point pinch hitter! lets see his "friend making" reply to that,come on Simon errm i mean Sultan! Who's the highest rank all amateur (except 1 pro) team in the league this year?
Also be worth asking the Sultan if he was busting a gut for his club this time last season when they were struggling, unsuccessfully, to avoid the re-election positions. I think not! Obviously when the going gets tough the Sultan gats going in the opposite direction.
mr cricket
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11:38am Fri 10 Sep 10
The Sultan of Clitheroe wrote:Cherry Tree's team of kids beat you in the cup and once in league plus the game at Clitheroe was very close and they were without their captain and Joe Bolton who had just smashed a fantastic 106 the week before in cup game v Clitheroe
Clithoroe will win it tomorrow and walk away with the title. Salesbury wont make 80. Must be a horrible site for the almighty Baxendan to be nowhere near the top of the league going into the last game. Barnoldswick's efforts to buy the league has completely failed and with a 90wicket pro. Cherry Tree's team of kids has simply not been good enough or a challenge. Earby have shown that without Herbie they rely too much on one bowler and one batter. And Read will have to get their runners up cup again. Dry your eyes Chris Holt. Champions 2010
thats good enough in my view
toshy's dad
chucker
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11:48am Fri 10 Sep 10
Lets see your responses to all the people since your earlier analysis.
Blob, I'm surprised you've not launched a manhunt for the Sultan yet!!
Holty89
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1:13pm Fri 10 Sep 10
"James Watsons all while army!!!"
Sultan's Heir
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1:44pm Fri 10 Sep 10
chucker
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2:03pm Fri 10 Sep 10
Beehast
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2:17pm Fri 10 Sep 10
thewatchingeye
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5:08pm Fri 10 Sep 10
Blob
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6:26pm Fri 10 Sep 10
Beehast wrote:the covers have been on since last weekend and the wicket is quite hard so if it isnt raining at luchtime tomorrow we should get a full game in.
I wonder how hard Clitheroe will work tomorrow if the ground needs mopping up.Will they take the easy route to the title and settle for a no result or will they want to win it on the pitch?
Blob
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8:39pm Fri 10 Sep 10
That surely is enough clues for most folk to guess his identity?
UmpireTrell
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9:25pm Fri 10 Sep 10
Our Frank
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9:26pm Fri 10 Sep 10
Blob wrote:Blob . . . Good to hear that the covers are on and everything is above board at Clitheroe.
Beehast wrote: I wonder how hard Clitheroe will work tomorrow if the ground needs mopping up.Will they take the easy route to the title and settle for a no result or will they want to win it on the pitch?the covers have been on since last weekend and the wicket is quite hard so if it isnt raining at luchtime tomorrow we should get a full game in.
Im sure the it was the groundsman and coach who earned their money and shoved them covers on!
Blob
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7:06am Sat 11 Sep 10
And given we run more teams than any other club in the league and therefore host more fixtures, the groundsman has certainly earned his money!
chucker
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8:36am Sat 11 Sep 10
Blob
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8:43am Sat 11 Sep 10
The only man who can solve this particular mystery is Mr Donlan - hopefully he will give enough clues for our friend to be outed.
Blob
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8:50am Sat 11 Sep 10
Its not stopped raining in Clitheroe since dinner time yesterday and as I look out the window, its still raining now.
Could be a long day in the bar......
Ted Topham
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9:18am Sat 11 Sep 10
Not looking good for our little jolly to Brinscall .
Hope you all enjoy your end of season slurrping ,it looks like a long day in prospect . Think i have just seen your covers floating off towards the town Blob. Very very moist out there .
CHEERS .
chucker
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9:39am Sat 11 Sep 10
sauce
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10:17am Sat 11 Sep 10
fa
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10:37am Sat 11 Sep 10
As respect to Read is better looking team than CCC, no way. You can count the total runs (Read 3000 runs & CCC approx 2800, not including Sub pro). I am only comparing till number 8.
On 7 & 8 positions CCC scored 485 runs, at least 4 or 5 match winning knocks and Read scored 378. I don’t think any team in this league have depth in their side.
So moral of the story is that CCC has class, quality and match winner in their side which I am sorry others don’t have.
Hope this will clear the air.
"Got the Tee shirt"
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11:13am Sat 11 Sep 10
Rumour has it that CCC are paying £20 to anyone who would like to attend their Championship winning party!! But don't worry you can go under the guise of Bar Staff just in case anyone finds out!!
All these coaches, Great junior section and a bought first team !! Great Club!!
The futures bright!! What a load of tripe!!
Blob
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11:36am Sat 11 Sep 10
The reason Clitheroe have won the league this year has been our bowling attack and the number of options it has given Dibby as captain. It has meant that very rarely has a team "gotten away" from us and most sides have been put under pressure throughout their innings.
Our batting line-up has been no stronger than in previous years and as Tosh mentioned earlier, has wobbled in a big way at times. But then name me a side in the league this year that hasnt had their fair share of batting collapses?? Everyone of the top sides has been rolled cheaply at some stage.
Clitheroe's batting issues have to some extent been cured by the opening partnership of Dibb and Lebreton. Young Tim has relished the responsibility of opening and they have laid a platform for the middle and lower orders several times in the last third of the season.
Dibby has been spoilt for choice bowling-wise at times with 2 quicks, 3 medium-quick, a slow left arm and an offie. No other side could call on that kind of variety or quality.
I dont know who you are "got the tee-shirt", and I probably never will because people who spout the kind of rubbish you do rarely have the balls to reveal their identities.
We have a fantastic junior set-up which has rightly swept the board up to u15 level this year and in time will hopefully supply the first team with home-grown players. Unfortunately we cant magic these lads into grown men so we will have to wait another 2 or 3 seasons to see them start filling the seconds and first team.
As for a "bought first team" - just exactly who do you think is getting paid to play?
lets be hearing who you think gets a drop - I write all the cricket section cheques so I'm happy to tell you if you're right or wrong.
Sounds to me like your a bit bitter about our success - are you a Ribblesdale deviant by any chance??
"Got the Tee shirt"
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11:42am Sat 11 Sep 10
Come on Blob don't pay - 'oops' sorry Play the innocent. We all know who gets paid and it's not the club that pays them.
It's the principle that stinks!!
Blob
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11:48am Sat 11 Sep 10
Very good that Mr Tee shirt......why haven't you followed it up with names then.....??????
Who exactly do you think we have in the background at Clitheroe putting cash in???
You honestly make me laugh - you come on here spouting rubbish and dont even have the balls to name names.....never mind have the guts to reveal your own!!
Dont talk about principles to me when I am willing to put my name to what I write and you hide behind a username and regurgitate boring untrue rumours.
Grow some balls man.... lets be having you!!!!
"Got the Tee shirt"
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11:52am Sat 11 Sep 10
Naeem, Josh & Dibby are three I could mention.
Principles ? Is that where you do your shopping old man?
Blob
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12:16pm Sat 11 Sep 10
Josh - is groundsman and before he was paid to do the ground he played for nothing for 2 years! He didnt even get paid the year we won the treble and he was 4 yards quicker then!!
Why dont you come up today - I will pay you in!
still not got the balls to reveal who you are??
(a nobody most likely)
Thanks for the tip with the zimmer frame though - i might need it after today - thats why I'm retiring!!
Blob
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12:47pm Sun 12 Sep 10
Time to own up fellas!!!
Wizzz
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10:01pm Sun 12 Sep 10
Seedstral
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12:59am Mon 13 Sep 10
chucker
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8:12am Mon 13 Sep 10
Matt Garner
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9:29am Mon 13 Sep 10
Blob wrote:Spot on there Blob, when we played Cherry at home i do recall getting sledged with comments that were posted by these various usernames on different threads, unlucky lads games up, had us all for a while there though and Matt Donlan hasnt said a word ive asked him on more than 1 occasion
The sultan has been outed - he is NOT in fact a Clitheroe player....he is in fact a Whalley CC member stirring up trouble. As for some of the other regulars on the site, the boys at Cherry tree are most likely responsible as I believe Tosh has 3 different usernames, Lordy has two and so does Andreas. Time to own up fellas!!!
chucker
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9:38am Mon 13 Sep 10
Blob
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10:17am Mon 13 Sep 10
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Matt Garner
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10:26am Mon 13 Sep 10
chucker wrote:And your quite right Andreas i have no problem getting any stick pal, its all part of the game in my eyes and if you give it out youve got to take it, simple as that, would rather know who it is thats giving it back though. You not agree? ha ha yeah will be looking forward to the banter again next season, Come on lads lets have 1 for the muzzle! ha ha ha ha, so which two are you Andreas? Sultan & Dude?
Garns,think thats probably cos you're not the quietest behind those stumps yourself and deserve the banter back. I remember this and last season at our place when you just wouldn't shut up! But as ever we look forward to the banter again next season!
The Dude
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10:37am Mon 13 Sep 10
Blob
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10:39am Mon 13 Sep 10
Seedstral wrote:My source of info does not work for the telegraph Seedstral (whoever you are)....the Cherry boys have a "deep throat" in their midst!!
Well Neil I'm surprised at your latest revelation as i've been at Whalley CC all weekend and nobody as said a word about whats been mentioned on this site. As for the Cherry Tree players having many different names it would appear that Mr Donlan as abused his position of trust and broke the confidentiality rules of this website by disclosing these names. If it is proved true then in my opinion this bloke should be out of a job unless Neil is willing to say where he got his information from as only yesterday he was even calling 1 of his own team mates!! If Mr Donlan is innocent fair enough but only Neil Bolton can set the record straight!! No doubt more denials are on the way!!
chucker
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10:55am Mon 13 Sep 10
Obviously I am 'chucker' and I just said my other ID which is an old one and people will remember that from the older threads. Dude is defo not from Cherry as you will find that he gave me and others from Cherry a serious amount of grief in previous threads. I suspect it could be somebody from Ribb or another club in that area due to their responses made back to the Sultan.
As Blob said Sultan is not from Clitheroe and possibly from Whalley and it certainly isnt me and dont think I could bring myself to praise Clitheroe as the Sultan so often did or pretend to as the case may be, however dubious his responses to us all were!
I agree if you cant take it then dont give it. Look forward to next season and no doubt have a beer after!
Maybe the Sultan will finally want to come clean now he got his wish of Clitheroe becoming champions?!
Matt Garner
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10:56am Mon 13 Sep 10
The Dude wrote:Ok thats cleared that up now, thanks Lordy
You really need to concentrate Goon. He's already said his other log on is Sudders and obviously goes by the name "chucker" now.
The Dude
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11:01am Mon 13 Sep 10
Peth
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11:19am Mon 13 Sep 10
chucker
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11:35am Mon 13 Sep 10
Not when it was dished out at a 14/15 year old quite literally in their ear walking out to bat. Completely different generation of players from back then who will admittedly agree they gave out a bit.The umpires from that day when I went out to bat admitted it was over the top. Were you around to hear it?
Matt Garner
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11:37am Mon 13 Sep 10
The Dude wrote:ha ha youve obviously seen me bat then! full and straight usually works for me, cant bat cant keep and need a muzzle to keep my goonish comments in. Cheers for the morale booster for next season ha ha good job im thick skinned i could take offense on here! go on then Andreas i'll go with ya on that, surely someone from Rib has to be involved somewhere?! yeah as always will be enjoying a beer or 2 with you lads, im sure over time these names will be revealed and will add to the banter for next season and will The Sultan be showing us all his winners medal? the big question is...........did Rishy get hold of "pinch hitter"???? come on Rishy spill the beans
Mr Garner, I am not "lordy" or Mr Sudnik, keep fishing.... your good at that outside your off stump
Peth
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11:47am Mon 13 Sep 10
Something far worse happened in the 2nds game at your place but everyone laughed about it and moved on. Wouldn't dream of reporting it to the league.
chucker
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12:03pm Mon 13 Sep 10
rishto
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12:04pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Matt Garner wrote:Sorry to report garns that pinch hitter still remains anonymous but i believe he doesnt reside in bash and is in fact a resident of whalley which is strange.Does indeed look like people are pretending to be from certain clubs when in fact they are not.i did walk around with a bottle of babycham trying to entice the guilty party but to no avail even quizzed onion on it but even he denied it
The Dude wrote: Mr Garner, I am not "lordy" or Mr Sudnik, keep fishing.... your good at that outside your off stumpha ha youve obviously seen me bat then! full and straight usually works for me, cant bat cant keep and need a muzzle to keep my goonish comments in. Cheers for the morale booster for next season ha ha good job im thick skinned i could take offense on here! go on then Andreas i'll go with ya on that, surely someone from Rib has to be involved somewhere?! yeah as always will be enjoying a beer or 2 with you lads, im sure over time these names will be revealed and will add to the banter for next season and will The Sultan be showing us all his winners medal? the big question is...........did Rishy get hold of "pinch hitter"???? come on Rishy spill the beans
The Dude
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12:16pm Mon 13 Sep 10
The Dude
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12:16pm Mon 13 Sep 10
chucker
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12:41pm Mon 13 Sep 10
The Dude
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1:09pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Toshy
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1:20pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Blob wrote:Ha ha I am afraid you are misinformed Blob. I have an identity as Tosh, and another as Toshy. The latter was created due to losing the password for the formers email address. But.... i know EXACTLY who will have told you this. Mr Paul Turner. Guessing it was all part of the contract negotiations to try and get him to Clitheroe to replace Naeem next season. 'We'll give you another tenner if you tell us who this guy is."
The sultan has been outed - he is NOT in fact a Clitheroe player....he is in fact a Whalley CC member stirring up trouble. As for some of the other regulars on the site, the boys at Cherry tree are most likely responsible as I believe Tosh has 3 different usernames, Lordy has two and so does Andreas. Time to own up fellas!!!
As Mr Garner correctly writes, i have been more than happy to receive my verbals on the pitch, and then dish them out two-fold on the pitch. Then shake hands at the end of the game.
Congrats to Clitheroe on the league, as Rishy is right - the table doesn't lie.
Also Congrats to my young lads...+ a couple of older heads. Been a top effort finishing 5th in the Lancs Cup places and making a Cup Semi final.
Hopefully Andreas will lead the side well next year and push on. Massive conrats to him for breaking the 50+ wickets in a season. First CTCC amateur to do it for us since John Hughes in 1997. Slightly different type of bowler....
Enjoy the winter, and lets keep this banter going.
Tosh.
Ps. I will be signing in with my Alias in about half an hour.
Peth
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1:24pm Mon 13 Sep 10
As Chris posts on here he might be the person to ask.
Someone got their wires mixed up then with regard to the reporting to the league.
Blob
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1:26pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Not a bad start to the post-season rumour mill Dude!
They did enquire about Jack Dewhurst as pro earlier on in the season so I guess there might be some truth in this one.
He might have a tough job if Umar and one or two others follow Kashif to wherever he pro's next season.
chucker
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1:48pm Mon 13 Sep 10
The Dude
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1:57pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Peth
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1:58pm Mon 13 Sep 10
rishto
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2:04pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Peth wrote:dont think so maybe anwar ali may be full time pro next year at chatburn road!
Is Kash not coming to you then Blob?
Blob
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2:09pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Peth wrote:Definately not Peth!
Is Kash not coming to you then Blob?
chucker
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2:10pm Mon 13 Sep 10
rishto
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2:13pm Mon 13 Sep 10
chucker wrote:edgeworth defo interested dave parky who used to play for us plays there and he has confirmed they are interested,umar and his brother are staying arent they peth??
Freaky that as I've just been told that Kash has signed for Edgworth by a captain I know of another Bolton team.
chucker
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2:24pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Peth
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2:30pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Kash has had a very lucrative offer to go and play in Ireland as well as the Edgeworth offer so they wouldn't want to travel that far.
Eddie has also retired so there will be at least 4 or 5 new faces in the team.
Beehast
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2:45pm Mon 13 Sep 10
rishto
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3:31pm Mon 13 Sep 10
CTArmy
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5:25pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Congrats to the Clitheroe boys as well
Lordy
Our Frank
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10:15pm Mon 13 Sep 10
Toshy wrote:Yes, well done to Chucker . . . I was surprised to hear the 50 wicket barrier has not been broken for so long at Cherry. You decided to have a rest from skippering again next year Tosh?
Blob wrote: The sultan has been outed - he is NOT in fact a Clitheroe player....he is in fact a Whalley CC member stirring up trouble. As for some of the other regulars on the site, the boys at Cherry tree are most likely responsible as I believe Tosh has 3 different usernames, Lordy has two and so does Andreas. Time to own up fellas!!!Ha ha I am afraid you are misinformed Blob. I have an identity as Tosh, and another as Toshy. The latter was created due to losing the password for the formers email address. But.... i know EXACTLY who will have told you this. Mr Paul Turner. Guessing it was all part of the contract negotiations to try and get him to Clitheroe to replace Naeem next season. 'We'll give you another tenner if you tell us who this guy is." As Mr Garner correctly writes, i have been more than happy to receive my verbals on the pitch, and then dish them out two-fold on the pitch. Then shake hands at the end of the game. Congrats to Clitheroe on the league, as Rishy is right - the table doesn't lie. Also Congrats to my young lads...+ a couple of older heads. Been a top effort finishing 5th in the Lancs Cup places and making a Cup Semi final. Hopefully Andreas will lead the side well next year and push on. Massive conrats to him for breaking the 50+ wickets in a season. First CTCC amateur to do it for us since John Hughes in 1997. Slightly different type of bowler.... Enjoy the winter, and lets keep this banter going. Tosh. Ps. I will be signing in with my Alias in about half an hour.
rishto
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10:50am Tue 14 Sep 10
The Dude wrote:Confirmed holty new pro 2011-2012 good signing for johnny bush and ste m .good luck holty in your first outing as pro
Peth. Any confimation on Chris Holt's appointment
rishto
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10:50am Tue 14 Sep 10
The Dude wrote:Confirmed holty new pro 2011-2012 good signing for johnny bush and ste m .good luck holty in your first outing as pro
Peth. Any confimation on Chris Holt's appointment
Beehast
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11:24am Tue 14 Sep 10
Wiil Harvs now be the new Read captain ? Will any amateurs be joining Read because Harvs is captain ?
Pinch Hitter
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11:42am Tue 14 Sep 10
Short Leg
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12:10pm Tue 14 Sep 10
The Dude
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12:21pm Tue 14 Sep 10
rishto wrote:Another Dude rumour confirmed. I'm gonna have to be careful or Mr Plunkett or Mr Donlan will be wanting to aquire my services.....
The Dude wrote: Peth. Any confimation on Chris Holt's appointmentConfirmed holty new pro 2011-2012 good signing for johnny bush and ste m .good luck holty in your first outing as pro
Peth
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12:35pm Tue 14 Sep 10
The Dude
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1:04pm Tue 14 Sep 10
Peth wrote:errrrrr, I don't know exactly ha ha...errr, there are some in previous threads I'm sure ha ha ha
What other rumours have come true for you Dude?
Blob
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2:56pm Tue 14 Sep 10
Care to comment?
Congrats to Holty - a fantastic season - I hope he does well and Padiham dont struggle with retirements/departur
es in his first season.
The Dude
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3:09pm Tue 14 Sep 10
Blob wrote:ha ha ha ha ha. No Blob wide of the mark there mate....
What about the rumour that you have been known to don the keepers gloves for one of the top sides Dude?? Care to comment? Congrats to Holty - a fantastic season - I hope he does well and Padiham dont struggle with retirements/departur es in his first season.
The Dude
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3:28pm Tue 14 Sep 10
Blob
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5:07pm Tue 14 Sep 10
at least give us all a pointer with regard to your club?
chucker
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7:22pm Tue 14 Sep 10
Toshy
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8:46am Wed 15 Sep 10
Our Frank wrote:Frank, i've got a job in Australia for at least the next 12 months so will be heading over there in about a months time (need to get the visa through from the company first!).
Toshy wrote:Yes, well done to Chucker . . . I was surprised to hear the 50 wicket barrier has not been broken for so long at Cherry. You decided to have a rest from skippering again next year Tosh?Blob wrote: The sultan has been outed - he is NOT in fact a Clitheroe player....he is in fact a Whalley CC member stirring up trouble. As for some of the other regulars on the site, the boys at Cherry tree are most likely responsible as I believe Tosh has 3 different usernames, Lordy has two and so does Andreas. Time to own up fellas!!!Ha ha I am afraid you are misinformed Blob. I have an identity as Tosh, and another as Toshy. The latter was created due to losing the password for the formers email address. But.... i know EXACTLY who will have told you this. Mr Paul Turner. Guessing it was all part of the contract negotiations to try and get him to Clitheroe to replace Naeem next season. 'We'll give you another tenner if you tell us who this guy is." As Mr Garner correctly writes, i have been more than happy to receive my verbals on the pitch, and then dish them out two-fold on the pitch. Then shake hands at the end of the game. Congrats to Clitheroe on the league, as Rishy is right - the table doesn't lie. Also Congrats to my young lads...+ a couple of older heads. Been a top effort finishing 5th in the Lancs Cup places and making a Cup Semi final. Hopefully Andreas will lead the side well next year and push on. Massive conrats to him for breaking the 50+ wickets in a season. First CTCC amateur to do it for us since John Hughes in 1997. Slightly different type of bowler.... Enjoy the winter, and lets keep this banter going. Tosh. Ps. I will be signing in with my Alias in about half an hour.
Saturday was a really weird day because i was happy with the Top 5 finish, but obviously very disappointed not to be able to carry things on next season. It's been brilliant helping alot of the younger lads, but they'll be in safe hands. No one cares about Cherry more than Chucker! Really feel that we can kick on again next year if we add a couple of specific players.
Pinch Hitter
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10:48am Wed 15 Sep 10
Anyone 'specific' in the frame Tosh?
chucker
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11:21am Wed 15 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter
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12:10pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Mr Hitter to you if you don’t mind.
Go on then and put a bit of meat on the bones, Batsmen or Bowlers? Young or experienced? from Rib league or outside?
chucker
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12:15pm Wed 15 Sep 10
rishto
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12:20pm Wed 15 Sep 10
chucker wrote:come on andreas everyone knows young haider from clitheroe is being lined up
There are a couple of players we have in mind Pinch but we cant reveal anything until very close pre-season just in case there's a deadline day bid from a wealthier club!
Pinch Hitter
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12:20pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Go on give us a clue.
Not adding to your arsenal of Dibbly Dobblys are you?
chucker
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12:30pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter
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12:35pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Always enjoy his unique approach to the wicket where he appears to break wind at the start of his run up.
Toshy
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1:02pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Pinch Hitter wrote:Hahahaha....i will miss watching that run up!
Hope Rishys info not true, wouldn’t like to see Hadders services in the SLA department become redundant. Always enjoy his unique approach to the wicket where he appears to break wind at the start of his run up.
Heard a cheeky rumour that Bash may be losing there opening bowler/middle order bat to a Lancs League club.....and Edenfield are getting Chris Read as Pro (not the Notts captain!).
By the way Rish, did you guys make it over to Clitheroe for Saturday night then? Messy?
The Dude
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1:07pm Wed 15 Sep 10
chucker wrote:Ha ha ha ha, who do you think you are Harry Redknapp??? I cannot comment on other teams players. Delusions of grandeur!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately Rish and Mr.Hitter I cant comment on players from other clubs and it would not be fair to any player or club either.
chucker
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1:20pm Wed 15 Sep 10
rishto
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2:12pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Toshy wrote:game got called off at 2.30pm so yes got a bit messy but was a good night clitheroe lads had a good slurp and rightly so after winning the league.Cant comment on any of them rumours really although i have heard whispers certainly about chris read to edenfield dont think its done deal yet though
Pinch Hitter wrote: Hope Rishys info not true, wouldn’t like to see Hadders services in the SLA department become redundant. Always enjoy his unique approach to the wicket where he appears to break wind at the start of his run up.Hahahaha....i will miss watching that run up! Heard a cheeky rumour that Bash may be losing there opening bowler/middle order bat to a Lancs League club.....and Edenfield are getting Chris Read as Pro (not the Notts captain!). By the way Rish, did you guys make it over to Clitheroe for Saturday night then? Messy?
The Dude
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2:20pm Wed 15 Sep 10
chucker wrote:Go on Mr Chucker, explain the clown's outfit then, or can you still not comment ??
Haha Dude was wondering when you would be coming to the party! Clowns outfit today then or still Stig? Or Stig of the Dump even?!
chucker
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3:14pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Blob
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5:10pm Wed 15 Sep 10
And to answer an earlier post from Tosh, to my knowledge, no-one at Clitheroe has made an offer to Turns (other than a rather well-endowed young lady who watches occasionally at Clitheroe), and Turns is not the "deep throat" at Cherry who revealed the multiple aliases of the Cherry lads. someone with more history at the club than the current professional is my source......
thewatchingeye
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5:31pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Mark Burns to Baxenden ?
Liam Bones to Baxenden ?
David Parkinson to Clitheroe ?
Paul Kelly to Edenfield ?
John Seedle to Harwood ?
Gary Sudsworth to Hassy ?
Lewis Mckintosh to Hassy ?
Jon Harvey Read captain ?
Mark Rishton to Read ?
Jonathon Finch to Salesbury (pro) ?
Peth
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5:57pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Wizzz
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6:11pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Wizzz
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6:11pm Wed 15 Sep 10
UmpireTrell
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7:18pm Wed 15 Sep 10
rishto
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7:25pm Wed 15 Sep 10
UmpireTrell wrote:i think a few are decent shouts but could rule out a few also
There is one rumour in that long list that I have heard is actually true .
Our Frank
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9:19pm Wed 15 Sep 10
Blob wrote:So Blob . . . Its not naughty to pay amateurs but it is naughty to speak to players during the season? . . . Shame on those naughty clubs!
Cherry have tapped up young Mr Haider, as have East Lancs (and did so during the season which is a bit naughty). No point denying it Chucker. And to answer an earlier post from Tosh, to my knowledge, no-one at Clitheroe has made an offer to Turns (other than a rather well-endowed young lady who watches occasionally at Clitheroe), and Turns is not the "deep throat" at Cherry who revealed the multiple aliases of the Cherry lads. someone with more history at the club than the current professional is my source......
More balderdash!
UmpireTrell
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7:19am Thu 16 Sep 10
thewatchingeye wrote:1.No
Matt Garner to Barlick ?
Mark Burns to Baxenden ?
Liam Bones to Baxenden ?
David Parkinson to Clitheroe ?
Paul Kelly to Edenfield ?
John Seedle to Harwood ?
Gary Sudsworth to Hassy ?
Lewis Mckintosh to Hassy ?
Jon Harvey Read captain ?
Mark Rishton to Read ?
Jonathon Finch to Salesbury (pro) ?
2.Makes sense
3.Makes sense
4. ?
5. ?
6.No chance
7. ?
8. ?
9. Makes sense
10. Over to you Mark
11. ?
The Dude
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7:58am Thu 16 Sep 10
Peth wrote:Some crackers there Peth, think it might be a bit of poking around in the dark... Will be interesting to see the denials start flying around, wouldn't be surprised to see Finch at Salesbury or the many changes at Back Lane that seem to get knocked around every winter... The potential changes I know about probably won't happen till winter nets start and don't want to scupper any of the changes happening in the favour of the club I frequent
Some rumours there thewatchingeye. I'm sure the Dude will be on shortly to oust you as the chief rumour monger of this site.
Pinch Hitter
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10:45am Thu 16 Sep 10
Mark Burns to Baxenden – Can see this one, never stays anywhere too long.
Liam Bones to Baxenden – Hope not, decent bowler but too much baggage.
David Parkinson to Clitheroe – No Chance.
Paul Kelly to Edenfield – More chance of signing Henry Kelly.
John Seedle to Harwood – Would fit in well with aging team, he must be nearly 60?
Gary Sudsworth to Hassy - Only if Chris Read ends up at Edenfield.
Lewis Mckintosh to Hassy – Can’t see this one.
Jon Harvey Read captain – Already is in all but name.
Mark Rishton to Read – Can’t see this but wouldn’t rule out move away from Back Lane
Jonathon Finch to Salesbury (pro) – Last seasons news.
Others I have heard on the grapevine:-
Boothy back to Whalley – (Couldn’t settle at Settle)
Dec Fitzhenry (he really should have gone to Specsavers) – to Clitheroe
Peth
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11:23am Thu 16 Sep 10
Toshy
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12:01pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Blob wrote:Blob, you are bound to say that no-one has made an offer to Turns. As would you deny that after we'd signed Paul for season 2010, CCC (probably dressed up as a 'keen' fan with a bit of extra cash) offered him money as an amateur (probably second coach if you want to dress it up as being acceptable).
Cherry have tapped up young Mr Haider, as have East Lancs (and did so during the season which is a bit naughty). No point denying it Chucker. And to answer an earlier post from Tosh, to my knowledge, no-one at Clitheroe has made an offer to Turns (other than a rather well-endowed young lady who watches occasionally at Clitheroe), and Turns is not the "deep throat" at Cherry who revealed the multiple aliases of the Cherry lads. someone with more history at the club than the current professional is my source......
Haha 'Tapping up'.
If 'tapping up' is a current 15 year old player of CTCC telling the 1st XI captain that his mate from school Ali Haider possibly wants to join CTCC because a. it's too far to travel, and b. he is not getting enough of a bowl; and said captain subsequently speaking to Ali......then guilty as charged. Pretty sure there's no rules being broken there.
On the other hand, CCC reportedly offering Ali Haider money to stay (whether it's 'expenses' or not!) is more of the story.
I actually don't mind the idea of clubs paying more than one player as long as it is open and everyone is aware of it. It helps to keep the standard high, and hopefully improves us all as players. But to come on here and accuse us of tapping Ali up is simply laughable, and a bit rich to be honest.
Ps. Some pretty interesting rumours. If one of the top clubs with a good spinner snap burnsy up, they have got a gem! Class keeper.
Toshy
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12:02pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Blob wrote:Blob, you are bound to say that no-one has made an offer to Turns. As would you deny that after we'd signed Paul for season 2010, CCC (probably dressed up as a 'keen' fan with a bit of extra cash) offered him money as an amateur (probably second coach if you want to dress it up as being acceptable).
Cherry have tapped up young Mr Haider, as have East Lancs (and did so during the season which is a bit naughty). No point denying it Chucker. And to answer an earlier post from Tosh, to my knowledge, no-one at Clitheroe has made an offer to Turns (other than a rather well-endowed young lady who watches occasionally at Clitheroe), and Turns is not the "deep throat" at Cherry who revealed the multiple aliases of the Cherry lads. someone with more history at the club than the current professional is my source......
Haha 'Tapping up'.
If 'tapping up' is a current 15 year old player of CTCC telling the 1st XI captain that his mate from school Ali Haider possibly wants to join CTCC because a. it's too far to travel, and b. he is not getting enough of a bowl; and said captain subsequently speaking to Ali......then guilty as charged. Pretty sure there's no rules being broken there.
On the other hand, CCC reportedly offering Ali Haider money to stay (whether it's 'expenses' or not!) is more of the story.
I actually don't mind the idea of clubs paying more than one player as long as it is open and everyone is aware of it. It helps to keep the standard high, and hopefully improves us all as players. But to come on here and accuse us of tapping Ali up is simply laughable, and a bit rich to be honest.
Ps. Some pretty interesting rumours. If one of the top clubs with a good spinner snap burnsy up, they have got a gem! Class keeper.
Old Git
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12:27pm Thu 16 Sep 10
They actively and blatantly attempt to hoover up any talent in the district.
What surprises me also, is that none of the youngsters at their fringes do not seem bothered that they only get limited involvement in senior cricket. For example take a look at their 2nd team and note how regularly the top order is made up of older players knocking back 20/30 overs, similarly for when they bowl.
Matt Garner
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2:22pm Thu 16 Sep 10
thewatchingeye wrote:Would love to know who you are and where you get your info
Matt Garner to Barlick ? Mark Burns to Baxenden ? Liam Bones to Baxenden ? David Parkinson to Clitheroe ? Paul Kelly to Edenfield ? John Seedle to Harwood ? Gary Sudsworth to Hassy ? Lewis Mckintosh to Hassy ? Jon Harvey Read captain ? Mark Rishton to Read ? Jonathon Finch to Salesbury (pro) ?
Peth
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3:09pm Thu 16 Sep 10
chucker
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3:20pm Thu 16 Sep 10
The Dude
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3:22pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Matt Garner wrote:Why would Barlick want to sign Garner? He's not even the best keeper at Earby.
thewatchingeye wrote: Matt Garner to Barlick ? Mark Burns to Baxenden ? Liam Bones to Baxenden ? David Parkinson to Clitheroe ? Paul Kelly to Edenfield ? John Seedle to Harwood ? Gary Sudsworth to Hassy ? Lewis Mckintosh to Hassy ? Jon Harvey Read captain ? Mark Rishton to Read ? Jonathon Finch to Salesbury (pro) ?Would love to know who you are and where you get your info
chucker
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3:22pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Peth
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3:29pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Matt Garner
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4:12pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Peth wrote:long way to go before next season Peth, wouldn't mind linking up with my best bud again but cant say too much.
Is that a denial then Matt?
Blob
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4:14pm Thu 16 Sep 10
Toshy wrote:Tosh - are you saying someone at my club has offered Ali money to stay??
Blob wrote: Cherry have tapped up young Mr Haider, as have East Lancs (and did so during the season which is a bit naughty). No point denying it Chucker. And to answer an earlier post from Tosh, to my knowledge, no-one at Clitheroe has made an offer to Turns (other than a rather well-endowed young lady who watches occasionally at Clitheroe), and Turns is not the "deep throat" at Cherry who revealed the multiple aliases of the Cherry lads. someone with more history at the club than the current professional is my source......Blob, you are bound to say that no-one has made an offer to Turns. As would you deny that after we'd signed Paul for season 2010, CCC (probably dressed up as a 'keen' fan with a bit of extra cash) offered him money as an amateur (probably second coach if you want to dress it up as being acceptable). Haha 'Tapping up'. If 'tapping up' is a current 15 year old player of CTCC telling the 1st XI captain that his mate from school Ali Haider possibly wants to join CTCC because a. it's too far to travel, and b. he is not getting enough of a bowl; and said captain subsequently speaking to Ali......then guilty as charged. Pretty sure there's no rules being broken there. On the other hand, CCC reportedly offering Ali Haider money to stay (whether it's 'expenses' or not!) is more of the story. I actually don't mind the idea of clubs paying more than one player as long as it is open and everyone is aware of it. It helps to keep the standard high, and hopefully improves us all as players. But to come on here and accuse us of tapping Ali up is simply laughable, and a bit rich to be honest. Ps. Some pretty interesting rumours. If one of the top clubs with a good spinner snap burnsy up, they have got a gem! Class keeper.
I wouldnt mind knowing who it is seeing I am the club treasurer?? Likewise the alleged offer to Turns!! I know I've hardly played this season but I reckon I know about most things discussed at the club and I have no reason to lie on here - if someone is throwing money around, I'd quite like to know!!
Andreas - I remember speaking to Turns regarding the "coach" role last year, but at the time he certainly had not signed a contract with you lot. If memory serves me right a further call to Turns was made by someone else at a later date but by that time he had signed for you so the matter was dropped.
DecFitz
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12:49am Fri 17 Sep 10
Matt Garner
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11:01am Fri 17 Sep 10
DecFitz wrote:Ha ha must admit when i used to read stuff on facebook i had same opinions but played against you for a few years now and you seem a top lad, nice to see another cricketer in the league on here under their real name! maybe you could give us a few leads with any of these false names??
This is brilliant. Reading this now makes me realise what a clever little c*** I used to be on these things. How this game has a funny way of biting you on the backside. As for the alleged rumours regarding people from Whalley stirring up all this bull on here, I am unable to lay claim to the title of 'Wind Up Merchant.' And whoever suggests that I'd be moving club is very wrong. I doubt there is any club in the league (or any other league) that would have me. Enjoy the ridiculous banter.
Peth
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1:44pm Sat 18 Sep 10
Beehast wrote:John Bush has been appointed 1st team captain of Padiham.
John Bushell for captain of Padiham then ?
Good luck pal.
DecFitz
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10:51pm Sun 19 Sep 10
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