From The Tyldesleys To The Oval

Keith Houghton followed the move from the emotional last game at the Tyldesleys, to the magnificent new surroundings of St George's Oval. Keith took his trusty camera to follow the move and also record the progress of the Sainsbury's build -so enjoy a look back at how it all unfolded.
The very last game to be played at the Tyldesleys Cricket Ground on Cricketers Way, Westhoughton on Sunday 16th August 2009 was a league game between Westhoughton's 1st Xl and Bradshaw. This attracted a larger than average crowd who came to witness this momentous occasion.
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Taking their seats for the final ever game at the Tyldesleys	The match gets underway	Even ex-players from the 70s were there! with the Vice Chairman	Steven Calderbank and Keith Houghton - one last photo in front of the shed
Nice bald patch Keith! congratulating Mark Atherton on being the last person to hit a six at the Tyldesleys.	L-R Mick Fairhurst, Steve Woods, Keith Houghton, Bob Woods, Tony Unsworth, Derek McMahon, Steve Lucas	Following in dad's footsteps - Hayden Atherton practicing with the bat!	In the bar after the final game - Derek McMahon and Tony Unsworth enjoy a drink and reminisce of old times.
A last glimse of the old pavilion after the last game.	The very first game at St George's Oval was actually a junior game.	Westhoughton 1st Xl line up prior to the very first 1st team game at the new ground.	Action gets underway at St George's Oval on a perfect pitch. More action in the next four pics below

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