6th May 2006:-
A wet weekend at Cheam
OK, so we beat Byfleet a couple of
weeks ago, then both Weybridge teams. Surely we couldn't
go on to win the first league games of the season .....and
to top it all ....make "Groundo" Lane
happy? Read on.
An impulsive note from John Lane.
"Grumpy" Groundo, Cobham Avorians
"What a glorius weekend for the
rejuvenated Cobham Avorians Cricket Club! The weather
may not have been ideal but the club was glowing, starting
with the mid week nets when both the 2nd X1 and 1st XI
attended in numbers to get practice on the square. The
attitudes of both sides to project an enthusiastic approach
was refreshing. A lot of credit for this must be due
to the lead from Andy Bell and Jeremy Hinds. Long may
it continue.
The week got even better on Friday evening at the 1st
Colts Academy Session with in excess of fifty (yes fifty)
colts attending. The parents seemed to enjoy themselves
and took libation at the club. Great I thought but then
it got even better on Saturday.
All 11 second X1 players were at the ground an hour before
the start and were actively netting and practicing. Then
to top it off they went on to score over 250 runs for the
loss of 4 wickets once the opposition eventually turned
up. Enter the fold the great Gibbo who took 6 wickets,
ably assisted by Baby Joe and Four Stars to dismiss Addiscombe
for 55 runs. Fantastic!
The 1st X1 were unfortunate victims of the weather at
Cheam whilst getting into a strong position. More reason
for the taking of generous libation at the club. It even
got better on Sunday morning with the Colts under 12s beating
Chobham with 3 balls to go. Wonderful, all thanks to Darren
Talbot, his lady wife, Ashley, Matt and Brian for all their
coaching and organisation.
Cloud 9 for thr Groundo! The Sunday game was attended
by 13 players, yes 13 for Cobham Avorians, and 2 of us
had to drop out, thats got to be a first. We lost a closely
fought game with over 400 runs being scored. The bar had
an excellent take over the weekend and everyone is optimistic
for the upcoming season.
So much so that Grumpy Groundo is now
Gloriously "Happy" Groundo.
Come on you Cobham Avorians!"
Signed: "Gloriously Happy Groundo"
First XI Match Report
Jerry Hinds, Captain First XI
Avorians won the toss and elected to put
Cheam in to bat on a dull and overcast day. We only managed
31 overs but contained them to 98 for 3. It was an excellent
bowling performance on a not particularly lively wicket
by all those involved, namely Scott Jarvis, Steve Harper,
James Lawrence, Andy Umpleby and Mark Higgs. Hopefully
next week we might have a better day with the weather!!
Second XI Report
Andy Bell, Cricket Chairman
Cobham Avorians
Something is amiss! Eleven
Two’s players
warming up at the ground over an hour before start time!
13 points collected for a league win in May! A whole game
played in drizzle without the Groundo once shaking his
head! Colts Jacobs, Bell and Golder off to flying starts
with the bat! Something is definitely amiss!
Having lost the toss
to a youthful Addiscombe and grey clouds all around it
looked like a slow opening to the league season. However,
a quick start with Matt Jacobs showing all the old class
for 50 in an opening partnership of 80 with Andy Bell
set up the rest of the game. Addiscombe were never let
off the hook as rejuvenated Ashley Golder smashed 97
and the captain 62. Even an anti – masterclass
from Gib (unable to pick spotty 13 years olds doozra!)
could not slow an early dec on a wet shirt front. A’s
248 for 5 declared off 48 overs.
Much planning has gone
into this season but we still can’t find an answer to Carol’s
teas! It seems impossible not to absolutely fill your boots
and then spend the next hour waddling around thinking “Why
that extra baguette?” It takes a man off ample girth
to be able to handle the best tea on the circuit and then
steam into the oppo with the new ball.
We had him in the form
of Gibson Gib! I think it was 5 wickets in his first
4 overs but no doubt he has already talked you through
it! Baby Joe built up a head of steam from the other
end and Addiscombe were never going anywhere. Kingnow
and Scoops came on to finish things off nice and early.
The bowlers were well supported with great glove work
from Pricey and good catches from Ric Coles and Russell
Spicer – opps - no Jakie!!
That first Stella does taste good before
7pm! Addiscombe 62 all out in 16 overs.
Great start guys – let’s
keep it going.
Frankie.
Colts Academy
Cobham Avorians U-13 68-9 (20 overs) beat
Chobham U-13 62 all out (20 overs) by 6 runs.
Full
Match Report and scores in detail
After losing the toss, the A's were put into bat and were
soon in trouble at 26-7 despite 11 from opener James Palmer.
However Avorians were saved by an unbroken last wicket
partnership of 32 between Carl Vilela-Mansell and Chris
Smith who raised the score to a competitive 68 off the
allotted 20 overs.
In reply demon opening bowler Will "Slogger" Davis
took a wicket first ball, caught by skipper Jonathan Tribe
who went on to take 4 excellent catches.
Chobham were soon in trouble at 28-6 thanks to some very accurate bowling from
all the attack. Special mention to our two ten year olds, leg-spinner Dominic
Worth and seamer Ewan McTaggart who both bowled very accurate
spells. George Mather took two wickets in two balls to dismantle Chobham's
middle order but a late partnership of 24 for the 8th wicket took the match
into the last over with 7 required. An excellent last over from man of the
match James Palmer kept things tight and Chris Smith ran out the last
batsman on the last ball of the match to secure a very tense victory, out first
win in our first match in the league! The next match is in the ECB National
Knockout Cup at home to Walton-on-Thames on Friday evening 6pm start.
Next Match
Friday 12th May
Home 6pm start. 5.30pm meet at club
v Walton-on-Thames (Home)
Teams:-
1 James Palmer
2 Jonathan Tribe (capt)
3 Robert Partridge
4 Toby Webb (wkt)
5 William Pocock
6 Harrison Moore
7 Will Davis
8 Chris Smith
9 George Mather
10 Sam Moore
11 Rob Gibson
12th Man None
Monday 15th May. 6pm start
Meet at Chertsey CC, Grove Road 5.30pm.
v Chertsey (Away)
1 James Palmer
2 Jonathan Tribe (capt)
3 Robert Partridge
4 Ewan McTaggart
5 Harrison Moore
6 Tony Webb (wkt)
7 Will Davis
8 Rob Gibson
9 Carl Vilela-Mansell
10 Dominic Worth
11 Sam Moore
12th Man Chris Smith
Glorious Goodwood on the 3rd August.
We will have a Champagne Breakfast at the club at about
9.30. Then travel to a pub en route to the course where
we shall refresh our glasses, hopefully setting off after
about an hour or so to arrive at the course for approx
12.30.
We will then indulge in a mouthwatering
buffet and more throat cleansing tonic, and enter the
course for the first race at about 2.00 The total cost
(Excluding Betting) will be approx £50.00. This includes the coach, breakfast,
entry to the Gordon Enclosure and the buffet and drinks
before racing. The coach only holds 48 so the first to
pay a deposit of £20.00 will secure their spot.
All enquiries and bookings should go through Phil Huntley
who is organizing this event.
Phil Huntley - (07931) 440089
