Think Lowerhouse need to blood some younger players sooner rather than later or they could be in trouble in a year of two. Blez, Frankie, Finchy etc can't go on forever contributing.Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:17 pmNow that is a blow. I'm actually quite concerned. We were looking stagnant before this and now we have taken another step backwards. I really don't see who can replace him in our current setup. Joe Martin will be a candidate for opening the batting with Ben..and we know he isn't that keen on batting there. I thought we were a decent batsman light to begin with as well but to lose one of if not the best is worrying. I can only hope Stan and co can pull some rabbits out of hats this winter.
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Have they made a move for Kez yet?Andreshotboots wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:42 pmThink Lowerhouse need to blood some younger players sooner rather than later or they could be in trouble in a year of two. Blez, Frankie, Finchy etc can't go on forever contributing.
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I keep getting told that those that are old enough are not good enough and the good ones are too young. I think at some point there has to be a regular spot in the team for a youngster or two.Andreshotboots wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:42 pmThink Lowerhouse need to blood some younger players sooner rather than later or they could be in trouble in a year of two. Blez, Frankie, Finchy etc can't go on forever contributing.
Make no mistake about it losing who I considered our best and fastest scoring batsman from a team that already doesn't score freely is a hammer blow. I wouldn't fancy us for the T20 this coming season anyway
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Would you like me to get you a membership form for BCC Fishy? You sound very disheartenedSomethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:17 pmI keep getting told that those that are old enough are not good enough and the good ones are too young. I think at some point there has to be a regular spot in the team for a youngster or two.
Make no mistake about it losing who I considered our best and fastest scoring batsman from a team that already doesn't score freely is a hammer blow. I wouldn't fancy us for the T20 this coming season anyway
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Now now...you can't be that desperate to get people through the gate? You may have the members but from what I've seen very few of them actually turn up to watch. More atmosphere at BacupLocal cricketer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:24 pmWould you like me to get you a membership form for BCC Fishy? You sound very disheartened
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You’d be surprised. It can get very vociferous when big hitters like Walsden and Darwen come to town.Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:51 pmNow now...you can't be that desperate to get people through the gate? You may have the members but from what I've seen very few of them actually turn up to watch. More atmosphere at Bacup
Always difficult to get up for games against mid table cannon fodder
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We all know that is because they bring supporters. Put it one way I haven't been to a game at Burnley where there are less House supporters than Burnley. I'd go as far to say more Burnley fans turn up at the games at Lowerhouse than they do at home games against us..which I find odd.Local cricketer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:01 pmYou’d be surprised. It can get very vociferous when big hitters like Walsden and Darwen come to town.
Always difficult to get up for games against mid table cannon fodder
Cannon fodder? Ahem..85 all out? (cough)
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They must have the comfiest seats at cricket now though, after getting them from the directors box at the Turf.Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:16 pmWe all know that is because they bring supporters. Put it one way I haven't been to a game at Burnley where there are less House supporters than Burnley. I'd go as far to say more Burnley fans turn up at the games at Lowerhouse than they do at home games against us..which I find odd.
Cannon fodder? Ahem..85 all out? (cough)
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Agree, I like to get down for a chin wag 2-3 times a season and those seats are greatQuickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:23 amThey must have the comfiest seats at cricket now though, after getting them from the directors box at the Turf.
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Just seen the Lancs knockout cup been drawn for next season.
1st Round Draw
Leigh vs Rainhill
Cheshire Lines vs Horwich RMI
Feniscowles vs Read
Norden CC vs Heysham
Farnworth Social Circle vs Lancaster
Skelmersdale vs Longridge
Little Lever vs Roe Green
Ribblesdale Wanderers vs Barrow
Darwen vs Walsden
Ormskirk vs Knight Riders
Prestwich vs Clifton
Netherfield vs Formby
Settle vs Burnley
Kirkham & Wesham vs Westhoughton
Clitheroe vs Denton St Lawerence
Blackpool vs Northern
Seem to be missing Lowerhouse. Have they got a bye?
1st Round Draw
Leigh vs Rainhill
Cheshire Lines vs Horwich RMI
Feniscowles vs Read
Norden CC vs Heysham
Farnworth Social Circle vs Lancaster
Skelmersdale vs Longridge
Little Lever vs Roe Green
Ribblesdale Wanderers vs Barrow
Darwen vs Walsden
Ormskirk vs Knight Riders
Prestwich vs Clifton
Netherfield vs Formby
Settle vs Burnley
Kirkham & Wesham vs Westhoughton
Clitheroe vs Denton St Lawerence
Blackpool vs Northern
Seem to be missing Lowerhouse. Have they got a bye?
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Not that you would listen..but there was an interesting piece on the House podcast in which Joe Martin alludes to the team (if not the club) being very relieved they are not in it. They apparently see it as a bit of a joke tournament. When you can lose on a coin toss you have to agree.Local cricketer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:43 pmJust seen the Lancs knockout cup been drawn for next season.
1st Round Draw
Leigh vs Rainhill
Cheshire Lines vs Horwich RMI
Feniscowles vs Read
Norden CC vs Heysham
Farnworth Social Circle vs Lancaster
Skelmersdale vs Longridge
Little Lever vs Roe Green
Ribblesdale Wanderers vs Barrow
Darwen vs Walsden
Ormskirk vs Knight Riders
Prestwich vs Clifton
Netherfield vs Formby
Settle vs Burnley
Kirkham & Wesham vs Westhoughton
Clitheroe vs Denton St Lawerence
Blackpool vs Northern
Seem to be missing Lowerhouse. Have they got a bye?
Tough draw for Burnley is that.
Still only one team in Burnley had a hand on it though.
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I am looking forward to a day out in Settle. Lovely part of the world. I agree about the coin toss though it was a long way to go to toss a coin. Surely in this day and age they can do it on zoom?Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:30 pmNot that you would listen..but there was an interesting piece on the House podcast in which Joe Martin alludes to the team (if not the club) being very relieved they are not in it. They apparently see it as a bit of a joke tournament. When you can lose on a coin toss you have to agree.
Tough draw for Burnley is that.
Still only one team in Burnley had a hand on it though.
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Tbf, I’m certain the trophy would have been at a Lancashire club quite a few times had they been able to take it seriously. It’s a shame.Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:30 pmNot that you would listen..but there was an interesting piece on the House podcast in which Joe Martin alludes to the team (if not the club) being very relieved they are not in it. They apparently see it as a bit of a joke tournament. When you can lose on a coin toss you have to agree.
Tough draw for Burnley is that.
Still only one team in Burnley had a hand on it though.
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When you have so many clubs from different leagues that play on different days, then bowl outs and coin tosses are necessary, unfortunately.
I do wish that clubs, from the same leagues, couldn't play each other until later rounds though.
I do wish that clubs, from the same leagues, couldn't play each other until later rounds though.
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I get the feeling it is not confined to the Lowerhouse players that think this way either. I think many players are of the belief it isn't very well organised and causes issues regarding availabilty and fixture congestion/travelling distance.Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:15 pmTbf, I’m certain the trophy would have been at a Lancashire club quite a few times had they been able to take it seriously. It’s a shame.
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Strange competition.
It’s a bit like the league cup, lack of interest all round until the later rounds.
For me the concept is all wrong, look at the draw of Ormskirk V Knightriders, utterly pointless.
It should be limited to 16 teams, maybe league winners and runners up plus maybe cup winners from Premier leagues and maybe have a pre qualifying for some of the lesser leagues/clubs or maybe even a separate comp for them.
It has potential to be a flagship comp but it’s just not executed very well.
It’s a bit like the league cup, lack of interest all round until the later rounds.
For me the concept is all wrong, look at the draw of Ormskirk V Knightriders, utterly pointless.
It should be limited to 16 teams, maybe league winners and runners up plus maybe cup winners from Premier leagues and maybe have a pre qualifying for some of the lesser leagues/clubs or maybe even a separate comp for them.
It has potential to be a flagship comp but it’s just not executed very well.
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I remember when it was all the rage in 2017.
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Liam Livingstone extends with Lancs until end of ‘24 season.
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Try reading what’s written.
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You can understand the Lancs League clubs not being that fussed about it now, as they have brought big clubs in from the rest of the leagues in Lancashire and play them every season.
Along with other leagues merging it's probably not the spectacle it once was, but I used to love it in the 90s. Getting a coach to the away games made them big days out.
Along with other leagues merging it's probably not the spectacle it once was, but I used to love it in the 90s. Getting a coach to the away games made them big days out.
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Hearing the big earners again could be the solicitors.
Action underway today.
Action underway today.
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If it's the new signing, then how can legal action start before he's played a game?
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Depends who’s said what online I guess. Only what I’m told.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:47 pmIf it's the new signing, then how can legal action start before he's played a game?
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Is local cricketer still about?
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He hasn't posted since 11 Dec last year.
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I’ll wait until the season starts to see if he posts, there might not be WiFi where he’s moved to
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Bacup?Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:22 pmI’ll wait until the season starts to see if he posts, there might not be WiFi where he’s moved to
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Where's Lenny as well?
Been a few changes at Colne. Maybe Lenny has been doing the pre season boxing training with them?
Been a few changes at Colne. Maybe Lenny has been doing the pre season boxing training with them?
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Running a thirds team again next year so maybe he's getting his whites out to add a bit of experience?Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:32 pmWhere's Lenny as well?
Been a few changes at Colne. Maybe Lenny has been doing the pre season boxing training with them?