- 1sts vs Penicuik at Arbo, 12 noon start.
- 2nds vs Marchmont 2nds, away, 1pm start.
- 3rds vs Glenrothes 4ths, home at Inverleith Park on the arti, 1pm start.
Midweek -
- Wednesday - Parks Trophy semi-final vs Boroughmuir, at Meggetland.
Thursday, 9 July 2015
League Weekend 12 and the Week Ahead
Saturday's fixtures -
Midweek -
Midweek -
Friday, 3 July 2015
The Fabulous Bacon Boys, starring Michelle Smudger - 2s Win in Fife
It was an unusually youthful 2s who headed to Freuchie, with five players in their twenties. This led to a regrettable lapse in club etiquette pre-match as warming up, albeit very gentle, was observed. Debutant Overseas Amateur Robbie Bacon and Richard "only his second game for the club" Dennis may plead ignorance but Dan and, especially, Quinny should know better.
Smudge won the toss and decided to bowl, with Robbie and Dan opening. Despite removing one of the openers, Dan was not on his usual fine form - bright sunshine is not the friend of ginger, Mancunian swing bowlers. With almost anything that got off the square going to the boundary, Freuchie raced to 51 for 1 before Ian Wilkinson (41) fell to John Bacon, debuting in the 2s as baby-sitter for his twin.
From then on things moved much more slowly with Bacon 1.0 (9-4-20-2) and Smudger (7-0-22-5) bowling superbly. They were backed up by some uncharacteristically solid catching - seven, yes seven, catches in all, of which Ken's brace were probably the best. There was just time for a promising four over burst from Richard before Freuchie were all out (9 down) for 119 in 34 overs.
Ross McMurdo (8-2-21-1) bowled an excellent, quick, aggressive spell that accounted for Richard, but JB (37) and Robbie (58 no) took us past the halfway mark before the next wicket fell. Remembering our bizarre late collapse against them earlier this season (see Phew! Key (Flukey?) Freuchie Victory for 2nds), Freuchie tails went up briefly ("One brings five") but by now Robbie was motoring and while Bridgeford (5-0-16-0) and Kelly (4.5-1-17-2) bowled well, we won by five wickets with 15 overs to spare.
This was the first game this season with even a hint of needle but it all ended amicably, so thanks to Freuchie for a fine wicket, a good tea and their hospitality. We hope to see you again next season.
PS - For the benefit of the twenty-something warmer-uppers, The Fabulous Baker Boys was a 1989 film, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and the Bridges brothers. Your girlfriend will like it.
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| Look away now, KF. |
From then on things moved much more slowly with Bacon 1.0 (9-4-20-2) and Smudger (7-0-22-5) bowling superbly. They were backed up by some uncharacteristically solid catching - seven, yes seven, catches in all, of which Ken's brace were probably the best. There was just time for a promising four over burst from Richard before Freuchie were all out (9 down) for 119 in 34 overs.
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| Gerry, Dan, Bacon 1.0 and Nipun wait to bat . Photo - BAF. |
Ross McMurdo (8-2-21-1) bowled an excellent, quick, aggressive spell that accounted for Richard, but JB (37) and Robbie (58 no) took us past the halfway mark before the next wicket fell. Remembering our bizarre late collapse against them earlier this season (see Phew! Key (Flukey?) Freuchie Victory for 2nds), Freuchie tails went up briefly ("One brings five") but by now Robbie was motoring and while Bridgeford (5-0-16-0) and Kelly (4.5-1-17-2) bowled well, we won by five wickets with 15 overs to spare.
This was the first game this season with even a hint of needle but it all ended amicably, so thanks to Freuchie for a fine wicket, a good tea and their hospitality. We hope to see you again next season.
PS - For the benefit of the twenty-something warmer-uppers, The Fabulous Baker Boys was a 1989 film, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and the Bridges brothers. Your girlfriend will like it.
Wednesday, 1 July 2015
Holy Cross BBQ
Holy Cross BBQ - Sat 11th July
Morning chaps,
It's that time of the year again, we've decided to have the annual Holy Cross BBQ on Saturday 11th July at Arbo!
All 3 teams are scheduled to play reasonably close to home, so lets make sure there is a good turn out. The cost is £5 per person and there will be a range of food provided hot off the BBQ!
In order to make sure we have enough food (and cater for any dietary requirements), can you please confirm with me as soon as possible, I'll send an email out shortly.
Hope to see you all there,
Skip
Morning chaps,
It's that time of the year again, we've decided to have the annual Holy Cross BBQ on Saturday 11th July at Arbo!
All 3 teams are scheduled to play reasonably close to home, so lets make sure there is a good turn out. The cost is £5 per person and there will be a range of food provided hot off the BBQ!
In order to make sure we have enough food (and cater for any dietary requirements), can you please confirm with me as soon as possible, I'll send an email out shortly.
Hope to see you all there,
Skip
League Weekend 11 and the Week Ahead
Saturday's fixtures -
Midweek -
- 1sts vs Carlton 2nds, away.
- 2nds vs Edinburgh South 2nds at Arbo.
- 3rds vs Edinburgh South 3rds, away.
Midweek -
- Tuesday night friendly vs Currie-Balerno at Arbo.
Cupdate
Following last night's Parks Trophy QF win, here's where we've got to in our remaining cup
campaigns -
campaigns -
- Parks Trophy - SF vs Botanics or Musselburgh, away.
- Active Edinburgh Trophy - QF vs Livingston, away.
Sunday, 28 June 2015
Midweek Rearrangement
The midweek friendly against Murrayfield-DAFS at Roseburn has been rearranged from Tuesday 14th July to Tuesday 4th August.
Friday, 26 June 2015
League Weekend 10 and the Week Ahead
Saturday's fixtures -
Midweek -
- 1sts vs Freuchie at Arbo (NB, this is the last 1pm start).
- 2nds vs Freuchie 2nds, away.
- 3rds vs Leith FAB 2nds, home on the Inverleith Park arti.
Midweek -
- Tuesday evening, Parks Trophy QF vs S&N Tranent at Arbo.
- Thursday evening, friendly vs Tranent at Arbo - CANCELLED.
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