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Welcome to Methlick Cricket Club and the
2010 season.
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![]() Ythanview Hotel A crucial place for a drink, before, during and after matches all are welcome, details can be found Here |
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| 2010 New Season MCC wish to welcome you all for the start of the new season which is just around the corner and would like to welcome new players of all age groups who would like to join the MCC. Contact the Club Secretary, Brian Anderson for details please. Methlick Gala Day - (Cancelled) Sunday 29th of August 2010 What should have been a fun day was cancelled due to the
weather conditions from the previous nights storm, which swept through Methlick
and the surrounding areas, destroying one tent completely and uprooting another.
The Aberdeenshire Cricket Association(ACA) 125th Year Tuesday 13th of July 2010 The Lairds cricket ground has
been chosen as the venue to
host a game between the ACA's President Versus the Vice
President, to celebrate
the
125th year of the ACA on the above date. The Club
feels very honoured
for our ground
to be chosen, it is one of the best grounds within Aberdeenshire, and
most of
the thanks for this should go to those members who look after the
cricket
ground. This is part
of the week’s
celebration of the ACA's 125th year; further matches are being held at
other
cricket venues, all are welcome to come
along and watch the
game. The result of the game "Presidents" side against "Vice-Presidents" side was a victory for the "Vice-Presidents" side. The Presidents XI scored 131 all out and the Vice-Presidents XI scored 133 for 6 winning by Four wickets. The teams were made up of members from Sixteen clubs within the Aberdeenshire grades. Three of our own club members, Colin Addison, Brian Anderson and Graham Gerrie were selected to play in the match, Brian Anderson bowling had Two wickets off Ten runs for his efforts. Cricket Friendly's Saturday 10th of April 2010 Be advised the internal club game "Briggs" bowl is planned for the above date, all club members are asked to notify if they can attend, secondly due to weather conditions this game may have to be cancelled, so check here for changes and/or contact the club. Result - Saturday 10th of April 2010 The result of the game "Captains" side against "Vice-Captains" side was a victory for the "Captains" side, led by Mark Woodhouse a reasonable victory against Stuart Andersons side, the eventual score was 147 for 9, against 65 all out. It has to be said that both teams did well, playing on the artificial wicket, the pitch was extremely soft in areas which proved very hard work for fielders. The game was followed with a Barbecue and a bottle of Malt Whiskey at the Ythenview. Saturday 17th of April 2010 A friendly against Ellon has been arranged for the above date away at Gordon park, contact the club for availability. Result - Saturday 17th of April 2010 The game took place at Gordon Park, and although lacking in players both teams had a joyful game, with Ellon scoring 186 to Methlick's 126, but wish to thank Ellon for lending several of their members to bolster our team and being a Friendly everyone got a bat. Cricket Forum Monday 22nd of March 2010 Update - A club forum has been installed for all club members to use, its quite new so please accept any problems or bugs you may find. Initially it will be for club members only, this may change once the forum site has been completed. Cricket Tour Monday 13th of September 2010 The dates for the tour down to Englandshire have been agreed details are on the News page Methlick Cricket Club AGM Monday 22nd of February 2010, Beaton Hall @ 7:30PM The AGM was held as above and for those who attended, the new season has brought changes to the committee, see the News Page Membership Fees The membership fees for this season are as follows; Playing Members Fee £25 Non-Playing Members Fee £10 Juniors & Full Time Students Fee £1 It has been agreed by the committee that all fees must be paid by the end of May 2010 at the latest. The Five pound charge for home games remains unchanged for the season. Should anyone have any queries on payments to contact the Club Treasurer Mike Mitchell , please. Website The pages will be updated for this season periodically in the mean time a new website layout is being designed, please be advised that no firm date has been fixed yet when this new site will go live. The "Statistics" page has been updated, with the new seasons tables prepared, for when the new season starts, the archives for the preceeding years will be updated periodically throughout the season. Queries too:- Web Master Clubhouse The "Clubhouse" website, designed to deal with issues of "Availability", for members, teams, and games.etc, is still active should members of the MCC wish to use it. It is a free website for our use, although feedback from concerned members that feel it does not necessarily resolve all of the issues when checking members availability for games and that, the more direct approach of a telephone call is more appropriate and conclusive. At the current time the link "Availability" will be left in place and will continue to be managed however, should it be felt by the majority of the club members not to be of beneficial use, the site account will be cancelled at the end of this season. |
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| Match Reports in Brief |
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Saturday 24th of April 1st XI Methlick vs 1XI Arrowdawn Gordonians - Countesswells Facing the team dropping down from Grade 1 was never going to be easy for the season’s opening game and so it proved to be for Methlick 1st XI against Gordonaians at Countesswells. Conti Saturday 1st of May Saturday 8th of May 1st XI Methlick vs Anchorians - Duthie Park 1 The Saturday 15th of May 1st XI Methlick vs St. Ronald - King's College Sunshine
and opera crowds welcomed Methlick to King’s College on Saturday with
MCC
hoping for a festival of batting to accompany the festival of music. Conti Saturday 22nd of May 1st XI Methlick vs Caledonian - Lairds A wet Friday afternoon had dampened Lairds, but warm weather on Saturday meant a drying wicket and outfield and raised the importance in winning the toss. This was duly achieved and Caley were put in to bat. Conti Saturday 29th of May 1st XI Methlick vs 2nd Banchory - Lairds Rain throughout the week meant a very soggy Lairds for groundsman, Dennis Pratt, to deal with and despite a warm and bright start to Saturday, the decision was made to play on the artificial wicket. Past history against Banchory had usually seen Methlick scoring runs and then a dogged defence from Banchory to save the game. With the potential for more rain the toss was important and the Methlick skipper won and put the visitors in to bat. Conti Sunday 6th of JuneMethlick vs Kintore(Village Cup) - Lairds Sunday's match at Lairds produced a well fought encounter resulting in the closest possible finish. Methlick were invited to bat in damp, overcast conditions and got off to a cracking start thanks, in the main, to a rapid 43 from Stuart Kennedy. Conti Saturday 12th of June 1st XI Methlick vs Fraserburgh - Lairds Looming, thunderous clouds hanging over Lairds threatened a storm, but not a drop of rain fell on Saturday, the only thunder coming from the bat of Stuart Kennedy. The fixture against friendly local rivals from the Broch is always one of the most enjoyable of the season and, as usual, another nail-biting finish was in store. Saturday 26th of June 1st XI Methlick vs Arrowdawn Gordonians - Lairds Saturday
saw the beginning of the second half of the season with the home
fixture
against one of Grade 2’s promotion contenders; Gordonians comfortably
winning
the previous match by 6 wickets. However, with a completely changed
side for
the visitors and a very strong Methlick line up, a much closer game was
on the
cards. Conti 1st XI Methlick vs Crescent - Lairds With four teams neck-and-neck chasing for a promotion spot, a win on Saturday was vital for Methlick to stay in the hunt. Plenty of sunshine and a strong batting line up encouraged captain Woodhouse to buck the trend, opting to bat first on a hard wicket, opening the batting with in-form Stuart Anderson. Conti Saturday 17th of July1st XI Methlick vs St. Ronalds - Lairds After the
high scoring draw in the away leg in 1st XI Methlick vs 2nd XI Banchory - Burnett Park With
Banchory almost certainly doomed to relegation to Grade 3, Methlick’s
victory
was seen as a foregone conclusion and, although promoting some of the
younger
squad members in favour of some established batsmen, a strong side
turned up at
1st XI Methlick vs Anchorians - Lairds Mighty Murphy Mangles Anchorians The visit of
Anchorians was expected to be one of the toughest games of the season,
particularly after a convincing victory against Methlick at Saturday 14th of August For the penultimate game of the season at Balmoral, Methlick had a wealth of bowlers to choose from on the usual grassy track. After last week’s destruction of the Anchorian’s batting this was an ominous sign for Crathie as MCC put them in to bat on a warm, sunny day looking to keep up the momentum to finish in the top four of Grade 2. Conti Saturday 21st of August1st XI Methlick vs Fraserburgh - East Links. The final league game of the season saw MCC playing locals Fraserburgh at a sunny but windy Broch. Always a good fixture against our friendly rivals, Methlick needed a win to have a chance of a place in the top four and, after losing the toss, were put in to bat. Conti |
| Games For
This Weekend
Games
for the season:- 1XI
& 2XI |
| Saturday 21st of August 1st Methlick v. Fraserburgh - East Links. Availability Selected 2nd Methlick v. 2nd St. Ronald - Lairds Availability Selected |
| Cup Games To Follow |
| Sunday 16th of May 2nd Methlick v. 2nd Stonehaven - Reid Cup - Played Result Sunday 23rd of May Methlick v. Kemnay - Village Cup - Scratched (By Kemnay) Sunday 6th of June Methlick v. Kintore - Village Cup - Lairds - Played Result Sunday 13th of June 1st Methlick v. Cults-Artisans - Bon Accord Cup - Lairds - (Postponed) |
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