Lancashire League Cricket

[Blue Skies]

Any results today? Just wondered whether Rosegrove reclaimed top spot.

[Claretnick]

No fixtures today, the matches are being played tomorrow

[Blue Skies]

Thanks just wondered

[arise_sir_charge]

Always wonder why people ask on here rather than just look at the Lancs League website.

I’ this digital world, it’s the equivalent of of posting a thread that says “anyone know what my bank balance is?”.

[StayingDown4Ever]

Always wonder why people ask on here rather than just look at the Lancs League website.

I’ this digital world, it’s the equivalent of of posting a thread that says “anyone know what my bank balance is?”.

Maybe they want to discuss the results with other fans?

I’m hoping Lowerhouse get beat today.

[arise_sir_charge]

Maybe they want to discuss the results with other fans?

I’m hoping Lowerhouse get beat today.

In that case the post should probably read something like “I see Lowerhouse won/lost today, anybody go?”.

It’s all a bit weird that posters pretend they don’t know the result when they post. At 4pm today will anyone be posting “anybody know how Everton and Villa finished?”?

[StayingDown4Ever]

In that case the post should probably read something like “I see Lowerhouse won/lost today, anybody go?”.

It’s all a bit weird that posters pretend they don’t know the result when they post. At 4pm today will anyone be posting “anybody know how Everton and Villa finished?”?

Because when someone mentions Lowerhouse lost and asks did anyone go it’s always met with silence.

[Longsidelenny1882]

Upthecolne

[Burnley1989]

Because when someone mentions Lowerhouse lost and asks did anyone go it’s always met with silence.

Just wondering if you’ve an update on Burnley today mate?

[StayingDown4Ever]

Just wondering if you’ve an update on Burnley today mate?

Not sure, I don’t watch Burnley CC.

[Burnley1989]

Not sure, I don’t watch Burnley CC.

Who do you watch?

[Somethingfishy]

Because when someone mentions Lowerhouse lost and asks did anyone go it’s always met with silence.

Utter b*llocks Almost urban myth like is that narrative.

[Somethingfishy]

Maybe they want to discuss the results with other fans?

I’m hoping Lowerhouse get beat today.

How unfortunate for you then? Happy to disappoint

[Burnley1989]

Utter b*llocks Almost urban myth like is that narrative.

Check back over the season or any of the last and you’ll see that’s true mate, rent free mate.

[Funkydrummer]

How did Everton go on ?

[Funkydrummer]

Rosegrove won btw (12 points), 2nd in league, one point behind Darwen.

[mick1882@]

Up the house good win at Tod

[Bordeauxclaret]

Interesting scorecard in the Burnley game.
18 players failing to make double figures?

[Somethingfishy]

Interesting scorecard in the Burnley game.
18 players failing to make double figures?

Yeah..but what was the result?

[Bordeauxclaret]

Good to see a win for the mighty Colne.

[Claretnick]

Interesting scorecard in the Burnley game.
18 players failing to make double figures?

I wonder why batting bonus points are awarded for such a low score that didn't even pass the opposition's score?

[Somethingfishy]

That's the second time in a matter of weeks that Norden have posted a very low score and defended it.

[Clarets4me]

Over at Rawtenstall, East Lancs lost by 88 runs, being bowled out for 131 with the 61 year old Keith Roscoe taking 7-29 !!

[arise_sir_charge]

I wonder why batting bonus points are awarded for such a low score that didn't even pass the opposition's score?

It’s the way the points work, ie 1 point for getting within 50, 2 within 40 Upton a maximum of 5 for getting within 10.
I think it’s a great system albeit there is an anomaly in low scoring games like that one where you could argue a team does deserve them etc.

[FCBurnley]

Over at Rawtenstall, East Lancs lost by 88 runs, being bowled out for 131 with the 61 year old Keith Roscoe taking 7-29 !!

Surprised House haven’t made him an offer he can’t refuse

[Clarets4me]

Surprised House haven’t made him an offer he can’t refuse

I've heard they're keeping an eye on him, one for the future apparently ....

[Burnley1989]

Looks set to be a cracking finish, hopefully the weather doesn't make the final decision, Lowerhouse have done well to get a finish on weekends others haven't had a result due to the weather. (Info below taken from the Lancashire League website, thanks to Nigel Stockley )


Burnley
27 Aug 2023 Enfield v Burnley Dill Hall Lane, Enfield
03 Sep 2023 Burnley v Haslingden The boohoo.com Turf Moor, Burnley
10 Sep 2023 Lowerhouse v Burnley The Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse

Lowerhouse
27 Aug 2023 Lowerhouse v Rochdale The Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse
03 Sep 2023 Clitheroe v Lowerhouse Chatburn Road, Clitheroe
10 Sep 2023 Lowerhouse v Burnley The Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse


Darwen
27 Aug 2023 Walsden v Darwen Scott Street, Walsden
03 Sep 2023 Darwen v Todmorden The Ainsworth Lord Estates Ground, Darwen
10 Sep 2023 Norden v Darwen Woodhouse Lane, Norden


1 Darwen 19 9 0 6 4 12 22 0 144
2 L'house 19 11 0 5 3 5 14 -1 143
3 Burnley 19 9 0 4 6 3 17 0 140
4 Norden 19 7 1 5 6 7 19 0 133
5 Clitheroe 19 6 1 6 6 9 25 0 131

[claretonthecoast1882]

Looking at the fixtures looks like it is Darwen's to lose now

[ClaretTony]

Must have been an interesting wicket at Burnley - 20 wickets going down for 105 runs.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Must have been an interesting wicket at Burnley - 20 wickets going down for 105 runs.

Was it played at Burnley, I presumed it was played in Colombo

[Burnley1989]

Looking at the fixtures looks like it is Darwen's to lose now

Possibly, Id say they've the better run in, I guess it would need Zaidi to be firing when they play Norden

[Quickenthetempo]

Lowerhouse must be favourite with 2 home games and Burnley's poor record against them.
Is the poor bonus points haul for not bowling sides out though? That could be an issue? As could sub Pro's?

Don't let Darwen win it please. Keep it local

[Burnley1989]

Don't let Darwen win it please. Keep it local

I agree!

[ClaretTony]

Lowerhouse must be favourite with 2 home games and Burnley's poor record against them.
Is the poor bonus points haul for not bowling sides out though? That could be an issue? As could sub Pro's?

Don't let Darwen win it please. Keep it local

Totally agree with that final line

[helmclaret]

Incredible from Kes.

[Bigbopper]

Good win for the House yesterday at Tod. Great following from the House faithful as usual.

4 wickets for Joe Hawke had Tod on the back foot from the start till a useful partnership mid-order got them to 136.

Tod were cock a hoop when they removed Ben Heap in the second over but a good partnership from Frankie Haasbroek and Charlie Cottom steadied the ship. The sub pro chipped in with a useful 36 of 47 . Charlie finished up with an undefeated 62 to see the West Enders safely home.

So the Lowerhouse juggernaut rolls on handily placed in second position but with some difficult games ahead.

UTH

[Silkyskills1]

Incredible from Kes.

A 61 year old with a return like that. So much respect for him.

[ClaretTony]

Over at Rawtenstall, East Lancs lost by 88 runs, being bowled out for 131 with the 61 year old Keith Roscoe taking 7-29 !!

They are outstanding bowling figures for any player but at his age it's remarkable.

[Andreshotboots]

I've heard they're keeping an eye on him, one for the future apparently ....

Nah, he's never been much of a "groundsman"

[Andreshotboots]

They are outstanding bowling figures for any player but at his age it's remarkable.

He's in a far healthier position now than he was a couple of years ago where he continued to play, despite having a very serious illness.

[Longsidelenny1882]

Norden must be a decent side still in with an outside chance of the league and playing without a pro upthecolne

[Longsidelenny1882]

A very good win for colne great day again for geeth upthecolne

[ClaretTony]

He's in a far healthier position now than he was a couple of years ago where he continued to play, despite having a very serious illness.

He must really love the game to have gone through that, come through it and still playing.

[jrgbfc]

Norden must be a decent side still in with an outside chance of the league and playing without a pro upthecolne

I think Norden are playing with an "overseas amateur" this year instead of a pro. A young Aussie lad, not sure how he's performed.

[arise_sir_charge]

Barring a potential winner takes all derby in the last game of the season, I’d argue that Burnley have the easiest of the run ins.

Darwen’s is a tough run in in my opinion, they are playing 3 sides that can beat anybody on their day, Walsden fighting for their lives with some outstanding players who’ve just not fired and a trip to Norden with Tolley and Zaidi is very tough. Tod are a good young side with some very promising players but with Bosisto now home getting the right sub pro could be difficult.

House would hope to be beating Rochdale but then a trip to Clitheroe is very tough as well before the derby on the last day.

All to play for a it looks to be a grandstand finish.

[Dressinggown]

It's been a bit of a strange season for the House. We've won 2 more games than any other side up to now, however we've struggled get the additional 2 points by bowling the opposition out. Darwen have 8 more bowling points than us and should go into the last 3 games as slight favourites.

It's tight though. Some of the mid table teams will think that they have a outside chance if they win their remaining games.

As ever the weather will probably have some influence at the end of the day.

The ideal scenario would be a local derby title shootout with Burnley down at the House on the final day. Bring it on.

[Bordeauxclaret]

I think a lot will come down to if Lowerhouse can get professional Stephan Parry back for any remaining games.

[Burnley1989]

I think a lot will come down to if Lowerhouse can get professional Stephan Parry back for any remaining games.

Who knows....

[Dark Cloud]

I think Tod's good position has been very much down to Bosisto and with him having gone I don't think they'll provide as strong as a challenge.
I notice 'Ouse were docked a point earlier in the season for a slow over rate in a match and at the moment they're just a single point off top spot. Let's hope that single point isn't the difference at close of play on the last day!!

[ClaretTony]

It's been a bit of a strange season for the House. We've won 2 more games than any other side up to now, however we've struggled get the additional 2 points by bowling the opposition out. Darwen have 8 more bowling points than us and should go into the last 3 games as slight favourites.

It's tight though. Some of the mid table teams will think that they have a outside chance if they win their remaining games.

As ever the weather will probably have some influence at the end of the day.

The ideal scenario would be a local derby title shootout with Burnley down at the House on the final day. Bring it on.

Another stat this year is the number of games rained off. Lowerhouse have lost the least with just three but two clubs, Enfield and Walsden have had eight washed out.

On the subject of Walsden, what was the crime they committed that cost them sixteen points?