Venue: Selsey
Match Type: Friendly
Date: 23/4/11
The final friendly before the league season started saw Petersfield the visitors at Selsey. Matt Bywater was skipper for the first time and upon winning the toss elected to bat - something Selsey had not done previously in their first two games. A few controversies before the game took place included Bywater's decision to omit Miles and elect for a other players including colts ahead of him. Miles did however get a late call after James Amis withdrew himself apparently 'injured.'
Bywater's batting line up was also a talking point. Nick Horner, a regular in the middle order was brought up to number 2 with Miles, a regular opener dropped to number 7. It was clear the skipper wanted to do things 'his way', or maybe he just doesn't like Miles!
The weather was again glorious and the cricket club was a scene of happiness with the Horner family in particular out in force.
The Selsey innings started badly with Nick Horner falling early for only 5 being caught after a bit of juggling by the Petersfield slip. Tyrone Hoare at number 3 also went cheaply for just 1 leaving Selsey in trouble. Andy Horner was next to fall for a steady 15. Number 4, Mason, was the mainstay of Selsey's innings as he scored a composed 50 batting for over 35 overs. This knock was important as others fell around him with no other real contributions to the total. Miles complained and sulked a little after getting out claiming the others batting before him were going too slowly leaving too much work for others coming in later to do. Pete Horner did have a brief cameo knock including a big six. Selsey scored 175 in their 40 overs, a score which looked at least 20 or so short.
Selsey did have a strong bowling attack with first team opener Peter Horner playing for the first time this year. He started well and looked sharp coming down the hill and it wasn't before too long he grabbed his first wicket trapping the Petersfield opener LBW. Josh Stocks bowling up the hill only managed 2 overs before frustrating his shin splints and being brought off.
Petersfield's innings had a very similar feel to Selsey's with only really two batsmen scoring any notable runs. One opener batted for a long period while others fell around him. But when he finally fell the game was looking to go right to the wire. In the middle of all this skipper Bywater was also injured as he injured his back whilst bowling. His injury forced him off the field being replaced by enthusiastic sub Ian Stocks. After the skipper left the field Nick Horner assumed the captaincy. He lead by example with some nice (no better than average) fielding. Amis however certainly did not replicate this example with a dropped catch and some very poor fielding.
Petersfield's number 7 was the other main run contributor as he played some nicely timed shots, one of which was a straight driven 6 off James Challinor. Selsey's main wicket takes were both the Toms. Indian Tom, playing his first game for the club claimed 3 whilst Amis chipped in with a few also, including the dangerous number 7. Miles and Tom P combined in a run out to claim Petersfield's 8th wicket with a strong arm from Miles and a good gather and collect from Tom. Andy Horner ran out Petersfield's final batsman as they fell 30 short of what should have been a comfortable run chase leaving Selsey to claim their first victory of the season.
Selsey: Bywater (c), Hoare (+), Honer A, Horner N, Horner P, Stocks, Miles, Tom P, Amis T, Mason, Challinor,
Monday 25 April 2011
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Match 2 - Selsey CC v Bognor CC
Venue: Selsey
Match Type: Sunday Friendly
Date: 17/04/11
The much enjoyed Sunday fixtures kicked off on a fine sunny afternoon in Selsey with Bognor the visitors. The Sunday skipper Chris Woolgar was in fine spirits ahead of the eagerly anticipated campaign arriving early at the ground to make the teas. He and Miles enjoyed a short discussion about what the contents of the tea would be as Miles suggested cheese and cumcumber sandwiches as Woolgar quickly quipped back that these were already on the menu. Another topic Woolgar had close to his heart was the doughnuts, as he said he had bought 25 of the jam filled delights and he ''would not be happy if he did not get one.'' Woolgar put a minor downer on the team as he won the toss and decided to field first - a criminal offence on a Sunday! However this was shortly forgotten.
Everyone was in fine moods as the sunny bright weather reflected on people's attitudes and it was a bliss to see. Tyrone Hoare (Tigger) enjoyed a chat with an old friend of his, which continued as the same friend opened the batting for Bognor. Tigger over doing the niceties every good shot the batsman played. His friend was the first to fall LBW after a dubious decision by umpire Nicholls to the bowling of Cripps. There was little action to talk of in the Bognor innings early on. However one particular highlight was James Amis' attempt to stop a slow moving ball in the field. His actions can only be described as poor. It actually looked that he was just tired and wanted a lay down and had no knowledge of the ball actually coming towards him.
It was not until Bognor's overseas player came into bat at number 7 that the match had many talking points, with the scoring rate very low until this point - how that was to change. The Australlian of very big build had the intention of scoring very quickly right from the start of his knock however not making any connection with young Ash Humphrey's bowling. However carnage was to follow as he hit a barrage of sixes and fours, particular of part time bowler Miles, including big blows over the cricket club and straight down the ground. The Aussie also hit Souter into Manhood School field in an innings that included 11 sixes! His 50 was reached in 22 balls and his 100 in about 45! Upon scoring his 100 the player returned to the pavillion not out to let his team mates 'have a go'. It was a fine knock and one of such quality rarely seen at Selsey. However it must be said his decision not to take easy singles and thus retain the strike for himself was not in the spirit of a Sunday fixture and this did wind up some Selsey players, particularly Cripps. On further enquiries it actually transpired that the Australlian plays at a very high standard in his home land and was actaually an all rounder who opened the bowling. A few further Bognor wickets fell with Josh Stocks the bowler and Miles taking two regulation catches. Bognor finished with a score of 214. Congratulations must be given to young bowler Morris as he was not hit for 36 off one over to the Aussie, despite predictions this would happen. Miles finished with bowling figures of 5 overs 0 for 70.
The Selsey batting order had a different look about it with James Amis and Christy opening the batting. Their start was composed. Both looked comfortable at the crease but the scoring rate very low in a run chase. Christy was the first to fall for 33 including a period laying on the wicket with cramp, which from a boundary side view was very amusing. Tigger was then giving out by his employee at times Stuart Souter for 0! The score at the 20 over mark was 60-2 and not a fast enough run rate by a long distance. Amis departed for 33, after boos came from his own skipper, trying to swipe across the line. Miles batting at 4 made a brief 15 which included two nicely time shots down the ground for 4 of a 12 year old spinner (Miles felt big and proud). The star performer however with the bat for Selsey was Josh Stocks with a brilliant knock of 58 of 42 balls including a delightful cover driven 6 of the Aussie bowling about half pace! This 6 prompted the bowler to bowl full pace for 1 ball which was the only ball Woolgar faced departing for a golden duck! Cripps also fell to the bowler and in the meantime vented his anger at his presence at the ground. He and Miles exchanged words about this as Miles disagreed with his views. Stocks' knock was not enough as Selsey fell 30 or so runs short of the victory target.
After the game Tigger impressed some of the younger players with some naked dancing in the dressing room, Souter being a particularly keen viewer.
Selsey: Woolgar (c), Hoare (+), Amis J, Stocks, Souter, Miles, Humphreys, Challenor, Morris, Christy, Cripps.
Match Type: Sunday Friendly
Date: 17/04/11
The much enjoyed Sunday fixtures kicked off on a fine sunny afternoon in Selsey with Bognor the visitors. The Sunday skipper Chris Woolgar was in fine spirits ahead of the eagerly anticipated campaign arriving early at the ground to make the teas. He and Miles enjoyed a short discussion about what the contents of the tea would be as Miles suggested cheese and cumcumber sandwiches as Woolgar quickly quipped back that these were already on the menu. Another topic Woolgar had close to his heart was the doughnuts, as he said he had bought 25 of the jam filled delights and he ''would not be happy if he did not get one.'' Woolgar put a minor downer on the team as he won the toss and decided to field first - a criminal offence on a Sunday! However this was shortly forgotten.
Everyone was in fine moods as the sunny bright weather reflected on people's attitudes and it was a bliss to see. Tyrone Hoare (Tigger) enjoyed a chat with an old friend of his, which continued as the same friend opened the batting for Bognor. Tigger over doing the niceties every good shot the batsman played. His friend was the first to fall LBW after a dubious decision by umpire Nicholls to the bowling of Cripps. There was little action to talk of in the Bognor innings early on. However one particular highlight was James Amis' attempt to stop a slow moving ball in the field. His actions can only be described as poor. It actually looked that he was just tired and wanted a lay down and had no knowledge of the ball actually coming towards him.
It was not until Bognor's overseas player came into bat at number 7 that the match had many talking points, with the scoring rate very low until this point - how that was to change. The Australlian of very big build had the intention of scoring very quickly right from the start of his knock however not making any connection with young Ash Humphrey's bowling. However carnage was to follow as he hit a barrage of sixes and fours, particular of part time bowler Miles, including big blows over the cricket club and straight down the ground. The Aussie also hit Souter into Manhood School field in an innings that included 11 sixes! His 50 was reached in 22 balls and his 100 in about 45! Upon scoring his 100 the player returned to the pavillion not out to let his team mates 'have a go'. It was a fine knock and one of such quality rarely seen at Selsey. However it must be said his decision not to take easy singles and thus retain the strike for himself was not in the spirit of a Sunday fixture and this did wind up some Selsey players, particularly Cripps. On further enquiries it actually transpired that the Australlian plays at a very high standard in his home land and was actaually an all rounder who opened the bowling. A few further Bognor wickets fell with Josh Stocks the bowler and Miles taking two regulation catches. Bognor finished with a score of 214. Congratulations must be given to young bowler Morris as he was not hit for 36 off one over to the Aussie, despite predictions this would happen. Miles finished with bowling figures of 5 overs 0 for 70.
The Selsey batting order had a different look about it with James Amis and Christy opening the batting. Their start was composed. Both looked comfortable at the crease but the scoring rate very low in a run chase. Christy was the first to fall for 33 including a period laying on the wicket with cramp, which from a boundary side view was very amusing. Tigger was then giving out by his employee at times Stuart Souter for 0! The score at the 20 over mark was 60-2 and not a fast enough run rate by a long distance. Amis departed for 33, after boos came from his own skipper, trying to swipe across the line. Miles batting at 4 made a brief 15 which included two nicely time shots down the ground for 4 of a 12 year old spinner (Miles felt big and proud). The star performer however with the bat for Selsey was Josh Stocks with a brilliant knock of 58 of 42 balls including a delightful cover driven 6 of the Aussie bowling about half pace! This 6 prompted the bowler to bowl full pace for 1 ball which was the only ball Woolgar faced departing for a golden duck! Cripps also fell to the bowler and in the meantime vented his anger at his presence at the ground. He and Miles exchanged words about this as Miles disagreed with his views. Stocks' knock was not enough as Selsey fell 30 or so runs short of the victory target.
After the game Tigger impressed some of the younger players with some naked dancing in the dressing room, Souter being a particularly keen viewer.
Selsey: Woolgar (c), Hoare (+), Amis J, Stocks, Souter, Miles, Humphreys, Challenor, Morris, Christy, Cripps.
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Match 1 - Selsey CC v Pulborough CC
Venue: Selsey
Match Type: Friendly
Date: 16/04/11
Selsey Cricket Club's season started with a home friendly against Pulborough CC. Skipper Nick Horner, also celebrating his ''28th'' birthday, won the toss and decided his team would field first, his reasoning being that he ''could get out and start drinking!''...
The new ball was taken by Josh Stocks coming down the famed old slope with Tom Amis coming up. Amis struck the first blow to Pulborough trapping the batsman LBW for 0. He was elated. Stocks continued to work hard and bowl well before dismissing the next Pulborough batsman also LBW. The outfield was slow and the scoring rate was low and it wasn't until the 9th over before the first boundary was scored, with keeper Jacob Miles teasing the bowler Stocks that it was he who had been hit for the first boundary of the season.
The first bowling change came when, to his shock, the bearded James Amis replaced Stocks down the hill. Although expressing his desire not to bowl constantly, the newly nicknamed 'Huggy' took his first wicket with a rank full toss, however they all count! Credit for this wicket must be given to his brother Tom for making a very good diving catch (he also was shocked by making this catch). His second wicket also followed in similar fashion with another terrible full toss.
Selsey were firmly on top until Pulborough's star batsman, Rohit, came to the crease. His fine knock of 85 took Pulborough to a total of 195 which, considering the slow outfield and low bouncing wicket (which Miles felt the brunt of standing behind the wickets), was a very defendable total. Other wicket takers including Tom Cripps and James Challinor.
Seley's innings startly poorly when opener Miles was out LBW for 0. However fellow opener Mason and Tom Amis steadied the ship for a while before Mason was also out cheaply. Amis, hoping to be moved from his number 11 position started to play some nice strokes, particularly a sweetly timed on-drive. However a good start was not built on and Amis fell for 28. This would be the start of a dismal batting collapse. Skipper Horner only managed 14 before getting out and proceeding with his boozing and Christy (surname unknown) 15, including a big 6 were the only other notable scores before Selsey were dismissed for a total of 99.
Selsey: Horner (c) Miles (+), Mason, Amis T, Stocks, Amis J, Challinor, Humphreys, Cripps, Christy, Caught
Match Type: Friendly
Date: 16/04/11
Selsey Cricket Club's season started with a home friendly against Pulborough CC. Skipper Nick Horner, also celebrating his ''28th'' birthday, won the toss and decided his team would field first, his reasoning being that he ''could get out and start drinking!''...
The new ball was taken by Josh Stocks coming down the famed old slope with Tom Amis coming up. Amis struck the first blow to Pulborough trapping the batsman LBW for 0. He was elated. Stocks continued to work hard and bowl well before dismissing the next Pulborough batsman also LBW. The outfield was slow and the scoring rate was low and it wasn't until the 9th over before the first boundary was scored, with keeper Jacob Miles teasing the bowler Stocks that it was he who had been hit for the first boundary of the season.
The first bowling change came when, to his shock, the bearded James Amis replaced Stocks down the hill. Although expressing his desire not to bowl constantly, the newly nicknamed 'Huggy' took his first wicket with a rank full toss, however they all count! Credit for this wicket must be given to his brother Tom for making a very good diving catch (he also was shocked by making this catch). His second wicket also followed in similar fashion with another terrible full toss.
Selsey were firmly on top until Pulborough's star batsman, Rohit, came to the crease. His fine knock of 85 took Pulborough to a total of 195 which, considering the slow outfield and low bouncing wicket (which Miles felt the brunt of standing behind the wickets), was a very defendable total. Other wicket takers including Tom Cripps and James Challinor.
Seley's innings startly poorly when opener Miles was out LBW for 0. However fellow opener Mason and Tom Amis steadied the ship for a while before Mason was also out cheaply. Amis, hoping to be moved from his number 11 position started to play some nice strokes, particularly a sweetly timed on-drive. However a good start was not built on and Amis fell for 28. This would be the start of a dismal batting collapse. Skipper Horner only managed 14 before getting out and proceeding with his boozing and Christy (surname unknown) 15, including a big 6 were the only other notable scores before Selsey were dismissed for a total of 99.
Selsey: Horner (c) Miles (+), Mason, Amis T, Stocks, Amis J, Challinor, Humphreys, Cripps, Christy, Caught
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