Westhoughton Cricket Club - News and match reports 2006

Club Awards 2006
Westhoughton Cricket Club's Presentation Evening took place on Friday 2nd December 2006 at the club. Prizes were presented by club president Bill Crook to senior 1st and 2nd Xl players right down to junior under 13s.
click here for list of award winners>>>>>

SPORTSMAN'S ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS !!
The Sportsmans Evening on Friday 20th October attracted another sell out crowd to the club. Guest Speakers Duncan McKenzie and North East comedian Seth Shildon kept everybody entertained throughout the evening. more info>>>>r

PRESENTATION EVENING - CHANGE OF DATE AGAIN!
Westhoughton Cricket Club's Presentation Evening will now take place on Friday 1st December at the club. Prizes will be awarded to both junior and senior players. This will be followed by a QUIZ NIGHT so get yourselves down for this social gathering. The evening starts at 8pm.

SPORTSMANS SOLD OUT!!
Westhoughton Cricket Club's Sportsmans Evening is now a sell out. All 110 tickets have been snapped up for Friday 20th October 2006 at the club. Ex Leeds Utd & Everton legend Duncan McKenzie will appear along with comedian Charlie Hale.......... more info>>>>re news and photos >>>>>

WANDERERS ON AT THE TYLDESLEYS
Newcastle v Bolton - Sunday 15th October 4pm
Following the recent success of opening the club for Bolton's away game at Portsmouth the club will be open for the above match from 3:30pm.
Unless the club is booked for a function we will endeavour to open for every Bolton AWAY game shown on TV.

SPORTSMAN'S EVENING - 20th OCTOBER 2006
Westhoughton Cricket Club have announced the Guest Speakers for the forthcoming Sportsmans Evening on Friday 20th October 2006 at the club. Ex Leeds Utd & Everton legend Duncan McKenzie will appear along with comedian Charlie Hale. Duncan is one of funniest speakers on the after dinner speaking circuit.......... more info>>>>

PRESENTATION EVENING - CHANGE OF DATE
Westhoughton Cricket Club's Presentation Evening will now take place on Saturday 2nd December at the club. Prizes will be awarded to both junior and senior players. This will be followed by a QUIZ NIGHT so get yourselves down for this social gathering. The evening starts at 8pm.

2006 SEASON - 1st Xl AVERAGES
Thanks very much to 1st Xl scorer, Phil Grundy for providing the final batting, bowling and fielding averages as follows:
Batting Averages - click here
Bowling Averages - click here
Fielding Stats - click here
Wicket Keeping Stats - click here

BIRTWISTLE CUP FINAL - PHOTO SPECIAL
Congratulations to Westhoughton Cricket Club 2nd Xl for winning the 2006 Birtwistle Cup. Thanks to club photographer Gary Dixon for supplying the following images from a memorable day. photos (inc.new ones)>>>>>

Dads v Lads Match Put Back
The annual Dads v Lads match has been postponed due to the bad weather. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday 20th August but will now be re-arranged to be played as a Twenty20 game on Friday 8th September 2006 - A Disco in the club will follow the game.

2ND Xl WIN BIRTWISTLE CUP
Westhoughton 2nd Xl won the Birtwistle Cup Final in convincing style after a fantastic team performance. A superb man of the match display from Irfan Puda, who hit a fine 85 not out helped the Howfeners to victory. scorecard>>>>>

2006 1st Xl AVERAGES NOW ONLINE
Up to & inc. 6th August 2006

Batting Averages - click here

Bowling Averages - click here

Fielding Stats - click here

NEW 1st Xl PHOTOS NOW ONLINE
Club photographer Gary Dixon has provided the website with some photos of the 1st team in action earlier this season. The original team line-up plus action shots from the middle and the nets can now be viewed........
click here to view photos>>>>>

Pro Emrit is Replaced ...........
Professional Rayed Emrit has had his contract terminated by the club after he failed to return from a recent trip to the States. Former Horwich pro, Iqbal Iman has now been appointed for the rest of the season. full story>>>>>

Away draw again in Hamer Cup
The draw for the Hamer Cup 2nd round has been made and it's a trip to Greenmount that stands in the way of a semi-final place for the 1st Xl. Meanwhile the 2nd Xl will be at home in the Birtwistle Cup against Eagley. Both games take place on Sunday June 25th.
Full Cup Draws>>>>>

First Points On Board As Game v Eagley Is Abandoned
Westhoughton got their first points of the season as the home game against Eagley had to be abandoned due to persistant rain. Both teams did their best to keep the game going after the covers were repeatedly replaced and removed but the bad weather forced both teams to share the points after just 28 overs were bowled in the already reduced 36 over game. scorecard>>>>>

Rayad Emrit

Pro Arrives But It's A Last Over Defeat Again
The bad start to the season continued for Westhoughton on Saturday in another last over defeat at Bradshaw. This was despite an excellent innings from new pro Rayad Emrit who hit 113. A.Pindoria chipped in with 53 not out but Bradshaw scored 126 off the last 13 overs for an unlikely win as it back fired on Westhoughton who rushed through their overs to try to claim the points. scorecard>>>>>

Early Exit In National Knockout
Westhoughton went out of the National Knockout at the 1st Round stage at Maghull on Sunday. The home side posted a total of 278, but despite an excellent 84 not out from 'Immy' Mubarek Patel, Westhoughton lost too many early wickets to have any chance of reaching their target.
scorecard>>>>>

Pilky's Ton Not Enough In Opening Day Defeat v Bridge
There was disappointment in the opening game of the season for Westhoughton. Despite an excellent 101 from Ian Pilkington and 82 from deputy pro, Amir Basnir, the home side went down to a last over defeat to Astley Bridge.
scorecard>>>>>

National Knockout - Directions To Maghull
The draw for the 1st Round of the Cockspur Cup (National Club knockout) saw Westhoughton paired with Maghull. The game takes place next Sunday 30th April.
click here for directions to ground>>>>>

SPORTSMAN'S A GREAT SUCCESS !!
Westhoughton Cricket Club held their much awaited Sportsmans Evening on Friday 21st April in a packed, newly refurbished clubhouse. Guest Speakers Mickey Thomas was in great form as was comedian Charlie Hale who also did a fantastic job as auctioneer. Thanks to all who attended and supported this event.

NEW SEASON PUT ON HOLD FOR A WEEK
The start of the new Bolton League cricket season was postponed for a week. Our square is playable but a number of clubs have been unable to prepare wickets in time for the weekend and with more rain forecast it was decided to postpone each club's opening game at a League meeting on Thursday. These fixtures will now be played at a later date. more details >>>

Rayad Emrit

PRO HELPS T&T TO VICTORY
New Pro, Rayad Emrit will join his new team mates at the Tyldesleys this weekend already in sparkling form. He claimed the man-of-the-match award this week in the Carib Beer Series Final against Barbados. Rayad, going in at number 8 scored a magnificent 112 and took 3 wickets helping Trinidad & Tobago to victory. more details and scorecard>>>

GET 'GEAR' ED UP FOR THE NEW SEASON
See our new 'cricket shop' for all your clothing
and equipment supplies for the coming season.
more details >>>

Rayad Emrit

PRO SIGNS
New Pro, Rayad Emrit's work permit was finalised this week and he is expected to arrive on Saturday 22nd April, just in time for the first league game at Champions Farnworth the following day.
more details and stats>>>

NEW PRO READY TO SIGN
Westhoughton are confident of announcing the signing of a new Professional this week. Trinidad & Tobago star, Rayad Emrit, a medium-fast bowler and middle order batsman is having his work permit finalised tomorrow (4th April) with a view to becoming Westhoughton's pro for the new season. more details and stats>>>

SPORTSMANS SOLD OUT!!
Westhoughton Cricket Club's Sportsmans Evening is now a sell out. All 110 tickets have been snapped up for Friday 21st April when Mickey Thomas will be appearing as guest speaker along with comedian Charlie Hale. Mickey follows in the footsteps of his Century FM colleague Alan Kennedy who was our guest speaker last year. details>>> re news and photos >>>>>

Archived Events and Photos
Thanks largely to the Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library, we will be adding a number of archived photos to a new page 'Archive' to celebrate our 150th Anniversary year. These photos will be from events and occasions that have taken place at the club over the years.mmore>>>>

Building Work Update - March 2006
The external work on the new clubhouse is now complete and all the internal walls have now been plastered and painted and the bar has been modernised. Club officials expect the work to be completed within the next couple of weeks as the flooring is almost ready to be fitted with a new carpet and dance floor.picture update >>>>
more news and photos >>>>>

Mickey Thomas At The Tyldesleys
Westhoughton Cricket Club have announced the Guest Speakers for the forthcoming Sportsmans Evening at the club. Ex Man Utd & Wales legend Mickey Thomas will appear along with comedian Charlie Hale. Mickey follows in the footsteps of his Century FM colleague Alan Kennedy who was our guest speaker last year. more info>>>>

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