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A new era and a big year for Bolly

2010-01-20T12:04:12

IT’S all change at the start of Bollington Cricket Club’s 125th anniversary season, as a new chairman and president take office.

Former Cheshire rugby union captain Colin Rowe takes over as chairman, succeeding Chris Murray who becomes president at the Rec Ground.

Handy Andy to take charge

2009-11-18T11:55:30

FORMER Lancashire stalwart Andy Kennedy is hoping to pass on his experience to King’s School’s pupils after joining their cricket and hockey coaching teams.

The pugnacious left-hand opening bat scored over 10,000 first class and one day runs for the Red Rose county between 1970 and 1987 and played with and against many of the greats of the modern game.

Kings cricket ace bowled over by Lancashire

2009-09-30T11:56:05

CRICKET ace Chris Connolly has his sights set on playing full-time for Lancashire after making his mark for the county at academy level.

The 17-year-old’s fast bowling technique has already caught the eye of Lancashire coaches and could earn him a permanent contract with the club in the future.

Draw serves only to disappoint both teams

2009-09-23T11:55:39

THE much-anticipated promotion clash between Pott Shrigley and Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge ended in disappointment for both sides.

Saturday’s draw means that fourth placed Aston leapfrogged both clubs to reach Meller Braggins League Two.

Bollington finish in style

2009-09-16T14:55:50

Division Two champions Bollington finished the season with their 17th victory of the campaign at Tattenhall.

The home side were dismissed for 144 in the 46th over. The wickets were shared around between Tom Cullen (4-35), Jamie Hough (3-25) and Rick Hough (3-27).

Stevens and Frame avert disaster

2009-09-16T14:54:30

LANGLEY fought back from the edge of disaster to ensure their promotion bid will go to the final game of the season after an excellent win over second-placed Woodford.

Langley got off to a poor start as openers Gregory and Hollinshead went cheaply. Langley struggled to 18-2 and only Platt (28) looked in any comfort as Langley were in danger of being bowled out, wobbling to 79-6.

Pott promotion plan still on course

2009-08-26T11:55:51

POTT Shrigley took a step closer promotion to Division Two with an excellent victory against Wirral.

Having won the toss and electing to bat, the Wirral innings never really got going.

Win keeps hopes alive

2009-08-26T11:55:52

VICTORY in an all important game at home to Oxton gives Macclesfield 1st XI a slim chance of avoiding the drop from the ECB Cheshire County Premier League.

Fielding an unchanged side in a game which had to be won, the home side continued their improvement in form and moved to within 15 points of safety. Skipper Barney Cutbill won the toss and had no hesitation in opting to bat first on a flat track with a quick outfield.

Bolly crack open the bubbly

2009-08-26T11:55:50

BOLLINGTON secured their immediate return to the Cheshire League’s Division One with their 14th win of the season.

Bolly’s 78-run defeat of mid-table Brooklands at the Recreation Ground means they will compete back in Division One next year.

Unsworth worth his weight in gold to Langley

2009-08-26T11:55:51

AN UNDER-STRENGTH Langley travelled to Appleton at the weekend with several players missing and under the circumstances put up a great performance to come away with a win.

Appleton won the toss and elected to bat on a green wicket. However, they were soon in trouble as Dave Frame and Alex Berzins picked up wickets in their first overs to reduce them to 0-2.

Clark helps bank important points for Poynton

2009-08-19T17:14:38

POYNTON claimed an important win in the late stages of the season over local rivals Cheadle at London Road on Saturday.

Poynton had won the toss in a delayed start game due to rain.

Last-ball thriller but Macc can’t force vital victory

2009-08-19T17:13:38

MACCLESFIELD put in a gutsy performance to earn a draw against Premier League leaders Bowdon on Saturday.

Macc travelled in search of a crucial victory to improve their chances of avoiding relegation, and with a much improved performance, a fascinating game of cricket went to the very last ball.

Bolly on the brink

2009-08-19T17:17:21

BOLLINGTON all but secured their immediate promotion with a winning draw at second-placed Middlewich.

Put in to bat first, Bolly had regular captain and opening batsmen Rick Hough missing, so Matt Dawson opened the batting with the prolific Calum Rowe but both were out before the score reached 40.

Macc slump to defeat

2009-08-12T15:51:21

A COMPREHENSIVE defeat by title challenging Nantwich left Macclesfield 34 points from safety at the foot of the ECB Premier League with only five games to go.

With the Victoria Road ground in pristine condition, Macclesfield captain Barney Cutbill won the toss and opted to bat against a very strong visiting side that included Kiwi Lou Vincent.

Bogey team Sale upset Bolly

2009-08-05T11:53:41

BOLLINGTON lost for only the second time in the league this season as they went down to bogey team Sale.

Sale had completed the ‘double’ having beaten Bolly at the Recreation Ground earlier in the season.