There was a fantastic turn out for Westhoughton Cricket Club’s Presentation Evening on Friday 28th November 2008. For what could be the last one held at the Tyldesleys, there was a fabulous atmosphere as both senior and junior cricketers as well as members were awarded trophies for their achievements over the year. The club would like to thank special guests on the night, Andrew Forshaw of Forshaw Demolition and Julian Mills from Malrod who sponsored and presented the prizes on the night.

 

2nd team captain James Chadwick walked away with three individual awards as well as being presented the 2nd team League Championship trophy again, while up and coming all rounder Kieran Edwards also carried off three individual awards for his achievements in under 15s and under 18s cricket.

 

Aside from the individual performance awards, there were a number of club trophies awarded for special achievements over the last 12 months.

 

Fred Barton Award – This was presented by former chairman Stephen Barton who awarded this to Martyn Hodgkiss for his work on the development of the new ground. Martyn has been instrumental in making sure everthing is going to plan.

 

Cricket Secretary Award – Cricket Secreatry Tony Sharples presented this award to 1st team captain Steve Parker for his help in making sure everything was in place on the field including organising deputy professionals etc.

 

Young Person of the Year Award – This was presented by new chair, Maudine Morris who presented the trophy to Seb Miller for his work around the club, as well as playing, scoring and updating the club’s website.

 

Presidents Prize – President Bill Crook awarded this to the person who he thinks did a lot of work behind the scenes over the past year, including always being available for help and advice and awarded the trophy to Tony Sharples.

 

 

Individual Performance Trophies were awarded as follows:

 

1st Xl Prizes:

Batting                                                           A Coates (588 runs for an average of 31)

Bowling                                                         M Patel (37 wickets at an average of 17.82)

Fielding                                                         S Parker (8 catches)

Bill Sandford Best Performance               M Atherton (72no v Greenmount inc fastest 50)

Harry Coop Player’s Player                        A Coates

 

2nd Team Prizes:

 

The 2nd Xl squad were presented with the League Trophy and Players medals.

 

Batting                                                           P Hilton (Average of 28.30)

Highest Individual Score in League         M Hodgkiss (120 vs. Tonge)

Bowling                                                         J Chadwick (50 wickets average of 10.2)

Fielding                                                         M Entwistle (12 catches)

W. Harrison Best Performance                  J Chadwick (117 off just 65 balls then taking 5 for 27 including a hat trick)

Joe Derbyshire Player’s Player                 J Chadwick

 

Under 18’s Prizes:

Batting                                                           Danny Naylor -200 Runs Ave 40

Bowling                                                         Kieran Edwards -10wkts Ave 12

Fielding                                                         Adam Ratcliffe -9 catches

Best Performance                                        Adam Heaton - 4–34 vs. Heaton                                      

Under 15’s Prizes:

Batting                                                           Kieran Edwards  - 164 Runs Ave 41

Bowling                                                         Jack Withall - Ave 11.02

Fielding                                                         Kieran Edwards - 3 catches

Best Performance                                        Kieran Edwards - 50NO vs. Greenmount

 

Under 13’s Prizes:

Batting                                                           Michael King – 173 Runs Ave 59

Bowling                                                         Oliver Turner-  10 wkts Ave 7.4

Fielding                                                         Michael King – 3 Catches

 

U13’s Special Prizes:

Peter Finch Trophy Player’s Player                      Michael King

Rita Fairhurst Trophy Most Improved Player       Connor Butterworth

 

Under 11’s Medals:

 

Special Awards:

Teddy Gerrard (Awarded to the youngster who had the most outstanding season U15)                                        Winner: Kieran Edwards

 

Frank Horrocks (Awarded to the youngster who had the most outstanding season U13)                                      Winner: Michael King

 

Sidney Radcilffe (Most improved youngster)                                         

Winner: Rob Brown

 

 

New Professional for 2009

 

The club have announced the signing of Indian, Nishit Shetty as pro for next season. The 36 year old left handed batsman and slow left arm orthodox bowler has previously played in the Bolton League for Greenmount in 2004 and 2005, hitting 1313 and 981 runs during his spell at the club. Despite limited First-class bowling experience which brought just 1 wicket in 23 matches, the Indian picked up 57 victims at 15.9 in 2005. In First-class matches, Shetty has hit 1931 runs at an average of 37.86, including five centuries with a highest score or 165 for his side Mumbai.

 

Indoor Nets

The club will start indoor nets in January 2009. The venue is yet to be arranged, please keep an eye on the club’s website for further information (www.westhoughtoncricketclub.co.uk) - New players (seniors and juniors) welcome.