Saturday 17th July

Hello there Failand Faithful,

Big wins are needed by all teams this weekend. See below for Saturday selection and up and coming events.

1st Team v Portishead (Away)

T Isom
E Humphreys
H Hanchet
L Singh
A McArthur
D Chapman
P Bell
S Gunarathne
T Lippe
G Fellowes
G Humphreys


2nd Team v Thornbury (Home)

M Day (c)
C Jones (wk)
A Grey
E Fowler
T Dudding
M Hutchings
S Mohammed
C Smith
A Bowen (teas)
S Mistry
R Lagnado

MORE NEW NEWS

Friday 20th August
Sam Gunarathne will be hosting a curry night on Friday 20th August at the club house. This will be a really tasty event and a great evening open to all club members. Please email Sam on samg05@hotmail.com to confirm your attendance so he can prepare appropriately.

9th, 10th, 11th September
The beginings of a tour to West Wales are in motion. If you are interested in beach cricket, golf, cricket, the sea and pub lunches please email George on georgethomashumphreys@gmail.com. We will send further details soon but this will be a reletively cheap and cheerful affair with the option of an activity day (Paintballing, coasteering, Mountainbiking for example).

Selection 26th June 2010

Hi men,

Good wins all round on the weekend. 4 wins I think. Strong performances this Saturday will finish the first half of the season well.

Here are the men who are selected to play in the 1st and 2nd teams on Saturday:

1st XI at home v Bristol Pakistanis

Tom Isom
Ed Humphreys
William Humphreys
Simon Bachelor
Hugo Hanchet
Lawrence Singh
Sid Mistry
Ali Mcarthur
Tony Lippe
Pierre Bell
George Humphreys

2nd XI away v Bristol Pakistanis

C Jones (c)
S Gunarathne
G Fellows
E Fowler
A Grey
D Chapman
R Lagnado
M Hildrew
T Dudding
T Hussain


They play, I think at Leese Hill.


Regards,


Selection Committee

1st Team v Pheonix West Indians

Well Hello,

Now the next 2 games are really important. Why? Well I will tell you:

They are the last 2 games of the 1st half of the season. Yes really.

They are the bottom 2 teams in the league.

Getting 2 wins will put us in good shape at the half way point.

Getting 2 wins will put them right in the sheep dip.

Sid and Lawrence have been unfortunately dropped to the seconds. I know it was a really tough decision to make and hopefully those picked in the 1st XI will reward the faith shown.

Tom Dudding, Sid, Matt Hildrew, Lawrence and a new Sri Lankan chap will all be pushing hard for 1st team places this weekend. With Greggie away and Henry Potter around from next week we have a strong squad and we should all be working hard to ensure that our place in the 1st team is warranted.

Get some practice in. Get some carbohydrates in on Friday night. Keep hydrated through out the week, not just on Saturday morning.

1. Ali McArthur

2. Simon Bachelor

3. Edward Humphreys C

4. Hugo Hanchet

5. Pierre Bell

6. Dave Sherwin

7. Duncan Singh

8. William Humphreys WK

9. Tom Isom

10. George Humphreys

11. Tony Lippe

Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard

Saturday and Sunday - 12th and 13th June

Hello,

The teams for this weekend can be found below. If you could confirm that you are ok to play with your captain that would be great.

We are still trying to get early starts for the 1s and 2s for Saturday and your captain will let you know ASAP if we can change the start time to 1pm.

If you can make it up to the club house on Saturday evening to have a drink and watch the football that would be great. Friends and family are welcome.

Have a good week!

Saturday 12th

1sts v Bristol Asians Home

Simon B

Ed H C

Tom I

Hugo H

Georg F

Dave S

Lawrence S

Will H

George H

Sid M

Tony L

2nd XI v YMCA Away - http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=BS67YA

Mark D C

Charlie J

Taz

Chris S

Tom D

Adam G

Roman

Ed Fowler

Steve P

Senthil Vela

Dan C

3rd XI v Churchways Home

Steve P C

Lyndon P

Bob A

Jamie F

Steve F

Adam G

Graham G

Neil H

Chris S

Dick W

Noah P

Sunday XI v A Grittleton CC (The ground seems to be in the village)

John S C

John M

Ivor C

Mitch

Tom Hill

Steve Down

Maurice P

Phil Dungey

Paul B

Stuart Fowell

Scott Meredith

Hello there,

A big win for the 1st XI put them in a good spot entering June. The 2nd XI with strengthened batting should be prepared for a strong performance on Saturday. Selection for Saturday is below.

But before that check out the Fantasy League tables here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqndnPo-T0O1dFNhUkpTSFlBNl82cmE2SFNlUVVVdkE&hl=en&output=html

Also reserve Saturday 12th June as a club night out. England are playing the USA and we are trying to arrange some entertainment either in Clifton or at the club. We will keep you posted but you have to keep the evening free. All members of the club are welcome.

1st XI Away vs Almondsbury

1 S Mistry

2 S Bachelor WK

3 E Humphreys C

4 H Hanchet
5 G Fellows
6 D Sherwin
7 P Bell
8 L Singh
9 A McArthur
10 T Isom

11 R Davidson

Notes: Lets get there for 1:00pm for practice.
Our fielding has been good in the last few games, and this isn't unconnected with a good practice beforehand.

The ground is surrounded on two sides by the M5 (Junction 16) and Gloucester Road (A38).

2nd XI Home v Almondsbury

M Day C
C Jones
A Bowen
L Smith
C Smith
T Hussain
B Sutcliffe
M Hildrew
T Dudding (wk)
A Grey
E Fowler

Roman is 12th man

Please confirm with your captain if you have not done so.

Selection for Saturday 29th May is as follows:

The pressure is on for both 1st and 2nd teams to get a win to enter June a little more comfortably. Some players will be playing Thursday evening and some may be having nets before the game. The bowling machine will be out on Saturday morning for those keen for a hit. Get there early to secure a bucket.

Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard. (For more information on Mathew Maynard please see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Maynard)

1st team for Saturday, Timsbury at Home.

1 S Bachelor WK

2 P Bell

3 H Hanchet

4 S Mistry

5 D Sherwin

6 L Singh

7 T Isom

8 T Lippe

9 E Humphreys C

10 G Humphreys

11 D. Singh

Notes: Get there from 11:00 onwards to have a few balls from the bowling machine. We have a strong team, and it's time to turn around our fortunes at home.

2nd Team for Saturday, Timsbury Away

1. M Day
2. C Jones
3. L Smith
4. R Lagnado
5. G Lagnado
6. D Chapman
7. A Bowen
8. M Hildrew
9. T Hussain
10. E Fowler
11. M Kennedy

Notes: They play here in Timsbury. It is quite a drive so leave plenty of time. Its the ground on your left as you head in on the B3115 from the East.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&q=timsbury+cricket+club&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=cricket+club&hnear=timsbury&hl=en&view=map&cid=1705796169645221998&iwloc=A&ved=0CBoQpQY&sa=X&ei=nQP9S8zcHaG6jAfrvunQCA

Fantasy League: See the link here for the current Fantasy League standings.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqndnPo-T0O1dFNhUkpTSFlBNl82cmE2SFNlUVVVdkE&hl=en&output=html

Saturday Selection - May 22nd

Hello,

2 big wins are needed this weekend for both teams.

The sun should be out and people have been netting hard.

Godd Luck!

1st XI Away V Hampset

1. E. Humphreys
2. A. Mcarthur
3. S. Bachelor
4. H. Hanchet
5. G. Humphreys
6. T. Dudding
7. E. Fowler
8. T. Lippe
9. P. Bell
10. D. Sherwin
11. D. Singh

Notes:

Be at the game for 1pm latest. There may be bowling machine batting practice in the morning if people are up for it.

The address of the ground is: Hampset Cricket Club, Bloomfield Rise, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 2BL

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=Hampset%20Cricket%20Club

They are bottom of the table so even more important to make sure we win. The ground is in Bath so leave plenty of time to get there.

2nd XI at Home v Chipping Sodbury

1. C smith
2. M day
3. C jones
4. T hussain
5. R lagnado
6. R davidson
7. M hildrew
8. B raines
9. J skinner
10. A bowen
11. A N OTHER

Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard.

Hello,

Teams below for this Saturday's games.

Also here are the standings for the Fantasy League after 2 weeks:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqndnPo-T0O1dFNhUkpTSFlBNl82cmE2SFNlUVVVdkE&hl=en&output=html

Wins for both teams would put the club on track for a solid early season position.

Good luck.

As ever Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard.

1st XI v Portishead Home

1 Ed Humphreys C

2 George Fellows

3 Ali Mcarthur

4 Simon Bachelor WK

5 Dave Sherwin

6 Hugo Hanchet

7 Tony Bamber

8 Sid Mistry

9 George Humphreys

10 Tony Lippe

11 Tom Isom

Teas: Await Hugo's call!

Notes: Be at the ground from 1pm. Bowling machine from 11.30am onwards.

2nd XI v Thornbury Away

1. M Day C
2. C Jones
3. A Grey
4. T Hussain
5. E Fowler
6. R Lagnardo
7. D Chapman WK
8. C Smith

9. TBC

10. TBC

11. TBC

Notes: Ground is in Tockington. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=BS32+4Nx&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Bristol,+Avon+BS32+4NX&gl=uk&ei=oczpS9GPPNaXOMSUnO0K&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA

Saturday 8th May v Pak Bristolians

Hello,

After an interesting start both teams need to get back on track with a good win. The weather should be better this weekend and we have some new players in both teams keen to impress.

If you have not confirmed with your captain that you are in please do so. (Hugo - hhanchet@oxford-royale.co.uk and Mark - mpgd_32@hotmail.com)

Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard.

Good luck!

1st XI Away

S Bachelor VC
P Bell
G Fellows

H Hanchet C
D Sherwin
T Dudding
D Singh
G Humnphreys
S Mistry
T Isom
T Lippe

Notes: Please be at the ground for 1pm. Directions will be circulated when someone can work out where the ground is.

2nd XI Home

M Day C
C Smith
C Jones VC
A Grey
R Davidson
E Fowler
D Chapman WK
L Smith
M Hildrew
T Hussain
N Philips

Notes: Mark will alert the tea man ASAP!

Selection for May 1st

The first league game of the season is upon us. Both Chew Magna teams will be very strong this year and we need to start with wins! As a wise man once said 'You can't win the league in May but you can certainly loose it!' Take from that what you will.

These teams are not set in stone for the season and consistent performance in the 2nd XI will certainly be looked at.

As always - Work Hard, Play Hard, Maynard.

1st XI v Chew Magna (H) - 2pm Start

Simon Bachelor

Alastair McArthur (Teas)

Hugo Hanchet C

Lawrence Singh

Dave Sherwin

Pierre Bell

William Humphreys WK

Sid Mistry

George Humphreys

Tom Isom

Tony Lippe

Notes: Arrive at the ground at 1pm at the latest OR Nets and bowling machine from 10.30am. Especially for those who have yet to play this season. Simon will be preparing bacon sandwiches for lunch if people let him know! Simon.Bachelor@principal-hayley.com

2nd XI v Chew Magna (A) - 2pm Start

Chris Smith
Charlie Jones
Ed Fowler
Tassawar Hussain
Mohammed Ahmed
Tom Dudding
Rory Davidson
Nadeem Ahmed
Adam Grey
Mark Day (C)

TBC

Notes: Don't under estimate how long it takes to get to the ground. Nets at our ground from 10.30am!

MAP to Chew Magna

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=chew%20ct,%20somerset&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl

Further Info

There has been a call for a post game visit to town for drinks and possibly a curry. Book time off now and more info will be released soon.....

Enter Your Fantasy League Team ASAP. Little bit of fun, competition and raising funds for the club can only be a good thing. Lyndon Prendergast: l.prenders@sky.com

Contact the Selection Committee!

If you would like to get in touch with the selection committee please contact Paul Duffy here: paul.duffy@bluefingroup.co.uk

New Selection Committee!

Paul Duffy - Chairman of Selectors

Ed Humphreys - 1st XI

Mark Day - 2nd XI

Steve Pursey - 3rd XI

John Skinner - Sunday XI

George Humphreys

2010 Selection committee

Chairman Selection Sub-Committee: P Duffy

First XI Captain: E Humphreys

Second XI Captain: M Day

Third XI Captain: S Pursey

Sunday XI Captian: J Skinner

Another: G Humphreys

1st XI v Almondwhirl

Ok Chaps. 

Please find below the team to play Almondsbury this weekend. 

Here is the link to their website for directions: 

http://almondsbury.play-cricket.com/home/aboutUs.asp 

Although don't follow their map link, because if you do - you will end up nowhere near their ground! They actually play just off Junction 16 off the M5 on the road into Almondsbury (you can see the ground to the West of the motorway)! 

Nets at Failand from 11 ish! 

Failand & Portbury 1st XI v Almondsbury 1st XI, Away, June 13th 2009: 

1.        A. McArthur 
2.        S. Bachelor 
3.        E. Humphreys 
4.        H. Hanchet 
5.        G. Fellowes 
6.        H. Humphreys 
7.        W. Humphreys 
8.        T. Isom 
9.        G. Humphreys 
10.        P. Nice 
11.        T. Lippe 

Also could you please let me know of your availability for a Twenty20 game v Whitchurch next Tuesday. 

Cheers 

Ali 

Failand & Portbury 1st XI v Cleeve 1st XI, Saturday June 6th 2009, at Home: 

Ok Team, 

Great win on Saturday, now let's follow it up with an even better one this weekend! 

1.        A. McArthur 
2.        S. Bachelor 
3.        E. Humphreys 
4.        H. Hanchet 
5.        G. Fellowes 
6.        W. Humphreys 
7.        M. Hildrew 
8.        G. Humphreys 
9.        T. Isom 
10.        P. Nice 
11.        T. Lippe 

Do I have any takers for doing the Teas? 

Ali 

1st XI v Chew Magna Carter

Let's not get too panicky and downbeat on ourselves. We have only lost two games. 

We have to remember that we are playing in a higher league with a slightly weaker squad! Our availability hasn't been fantastic, I'm as much to blame as anyone, and for this I apologise! 

That said, we started far worse 2 seasons ago and we rallied around to have a fantastic end of season to aviod relegation. A win on Saturday would ensure that we have had a more than adequate start to the season. We are currently mid table, and above Cleeve! So let's put things into perspective. 

I realise it's our batting that has let the side down over the past month, but we bat as a team as we field as a team. When the weather improves and the tracks get harder the roles will hopefully reverse, so I don't want to hear bowlers being negative about batsman etc. 

I haven't lost confidence in the team or in the ability of its members. I hope people haven't lost sight of their personal role, as it hasn't changed, and the overall purpose is to win cricket matches. 

There are still many positives to look to. Our bowling and fielding has been consistently good so far - long may this continue! The team spirit is still there, it just needs a bit of a lift! 

That said lets focus on the game on Saturday away v Chew Magna. Unfortunately, I have made one change to the team for Saturday and with much regret have released Dave to play in the 2's this weekend. However, again this should be seen as a positive and a chance for him to open the innings, spend time at the crease, and hopefully score plenty of runs to give him confidence for when he returns to the team - and he will return to the team! Just because he is not playing for the 1st's on Saturday, he is still a very important member of this team! (as is everyone who plays for the 1st XI) 

Let's all try and meet at the ground at 11:00 for a net and team bonding and then we can travel in convey! 

Failand & Portbury 1st XI v Chew Magna, Away, Saturday 30th May 2009. 

1.        A. McArthur 
2.        S. Bachelor 
3.        E. Humphreys 
4.        H. Hanchet 
5.        H. Humphreys 
6.        W. Humphreys 

7.        G. Humphreys 
8.        R. Davidson 
9.        T. Isom 
10.        P. Nice 
11.        T. Lippe 

Bring on the Wine Bar! 

Ali 

1st XI vs Twyford House XI

Right Gents, 

Please find below the 1st team to play Twyford House this Saturday. 

Fantastic team performance last Saturday from everyone involved - Well done. However, we must maintain that standard this weekend - and throughout the season! 

In light of this, please be at ground for 1:00 latest! and from 11:30am for nets! 

Sadly, for Saturday's game we lose Paul Nice (injury), George Fellowes (imprisonment), and Dave Sherwin (Anger Management Therapy in Chicago). 

However.... 

We welcome back Henry Humphreys for his first league game since returning from Hong Kong.

Matt Hildrew, for his first game of the season. Rory Davidson for his long overdue debut........ 

.......and Derrick Gay.

Oh, and Mrs Isom is doing the Tea - Can't wait! 

Failand 1st XI v Twyford House, Saturday 9th May @ Horserace Lane. 

1.        A. McArthur 
2.        S. Bachelor 
3.        E. Humphreys 
4.        H. Hanchet 
5.        H. Humphreys 
6.        W. Humphreys 
7.        G. Humphreys 
8.         R. Davidson 
9.        M. Hildrew 
10.        T. Isom 
11.        T. Lippe 

Ali 

1st XI @ St Mary Redcliffe, Saturday 2nd May

Sorry for the delay, but please find below the selection for Saturday's game away at St Mary Redcliffe!

On Tuesday night I was hit by the sudden and very sad news that we may lose one of our most loyal and under appreciated/valued team members for the season.

So, we have from 1 o'clock Saturday to Sunday am to show William Humphrey's that the love is definitely still there, and convince him that he should be heading back west every Saturday noon (May-September), sacrificing his ONLY day off - to play Cricket with us. ...

Winning might help!

William Humphrey's Appreciation 1st XI @ St Mary Redcliffe, Saturday 2nd May:
1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. H. Hanchet
5. G. Fellowes
6. W. Humphreys
7. D. Sherwin
8. G. Humphreys
9. T. Isom
10. P. Nice
11. Tony Hadley (Lippe)

I have no idea where the ground is except the address: Scotland Lane, Brislington, Bristol.

Why clubs can't put a real address and/or postcode in the Handbook or on the website is beyond me!

I will try and get a map/better directions at lunchtime and forward them on! If anyone has played there before it may be an idea to email some directions or map etc.

Please be at ground for 1:00 LATEST!

We need to do a few fielding drills and re-familiarise ourselves with each other beforehand.

Much Love Ali

13th August v Ranjani's Academy (home) 2.30pm
The team for Wednesday is:

Paul Bachelor*
John Meredith
Matt Billing
Ted Billing+
Jamie Fear
Hugo Hanchet
Ed Humphreys
John Bachelor
Adam Grey
Henry Potter
Bob Humphreys

Scorer - Chalky Whyte

Umpires - Howard Hudd + possibly Dick Whittington

Paul

Shire Sixes

Gents,

Thank you for making yourself available forthe first game of Failand's assault on the Shirehampton 6s.

The match is on TUESDAY at the Shirehampton ground, a map link to which is http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=BS110AU . Match STARTS at 6pm, so please aim to be there no later than 5.40pm.

Squad for the first match is:

Dave Sherwin
Charlie Walker
Mark Walker
Matt Hildrew
Rich Williams
Sid Mistry

Henry Potter, I understand you have kindly agreed to act as 7th man. If you could let me have you mobile number, that would be grand.

Sid, I understand you need a pick-up? Can you let me have your mobile number and we can discuss how to manage that.

Mark, would you object to the role of 'keeper? I can provide kit.

Any problems, team, please let me know asap.

Cheers all,

Dave
Dave Sherwin



Failand 1st XI v Long Ashton, Saturday 12th July 2008, at Home:

1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. H. Hanchet
5. C. Walker
6. W. Humphreys
7. D. Sherwin
8. M. Walker
9. G. Humphreys
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

As always any problems please let me know ASAP!

Ali

Oh, wherefor art thou Hugo?
Another good victory on Saturday puts us at 7 and 2 going into the 2nd half of season.

This Saturday we are on the road again, this time travelling to the picturesque suburb of St George. Unfortunately we lose the services of our strike bowler (Tony Lippe), support bowler (Paul Nice) and wicketkeeper (William Humphreys) for this weekend only!

However, we welcome back George Fellowes (following a sabbatical in Normandy), Charlie Walker and Matt Hildrew.

For those of you unfamiliar with the M32 corridor please follow link for directions:

Directions to St George

1st XI v St George (away) Saturday 5th July 2008:
1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. H. Hanchet
5. C. Walker
6. G. Fellowes
7. D. Sherwin
8. M. Walker
9. G. Humphreys
10. T. Isom
11. M. Hildrew

Please be at the away ground for 1:00pm. As always, if any problems, please let me know ASAP!
Ali

SATURDAY 28th JUNE - BRISTOL SRI LANKANS (A)

THE FAILAND MACHINE RUMBLES ON TO BARROW GURNEY

Well done to everyone involved in the thrashing of Carsons last Saturday. Not least to Mark Walker whose maiden ton was the fastest century ever by a Failand & Portbury player.

I think it is fair to say that his beautifully crafted innings will be talked about for years to come. Even the great Glen Cambridge was impressed by Mark's timing and strength in an area in which he is only too familiar. Congratulations Mark!

Another solid knock by Simon continues his prolific start to the season, with very important contributions from Ed and Hugo.

Our bowlers continue to perform as a unit, and it is pleasing to see George return to the form he has shown throughout the campaign with strong support from both Tony and Tom.

We travel to Barrow Gurney on Saturday to face a Bristol Sri Lankan side who must be scarred by the memories of last season. It would be nice to crash their 'Champagne Party' once again.

There is only 1 change to the team as we welcome back Dave Sherwin to replace the unavailable Matt Bowes.

Team to play Bristol Sri Lankans away on Saturday - please be at ground by 1:00pm:

1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. H. Hanchet
5. W. Humphreys
6. D. Sherwin
7. M. Walker
8. G. Humphreys
9. T. Isom
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Any problems - please let me know ASAP

Ali

Peacocks to fight the Phoenix (away)
Well done to everyone who played in the good win against Blagdon on Saturday. Another very good team performance.

Now we must face a tough test away to Phoenix West Indians on Saturday at Kingsweston Lane, Shirehampton. Unfortunately I cannot provide a link to a map of where the ground is!

I am away this weekend, as is vice captain Simon Bachelor, so I leave you in the very capable hands of William Humphreys who will be strongly supported by his brother George.

Please be at the ground by 1:00 pm.

If you require directions please contact either myself, Will, or Paul Nice. Any problems please let me know ASAP!

Please also respond to this email to confirm selection.

1. W. Humphreys (Capt)
2. G. Humphreys (V Capt)
3. D. Sherwin
4. H. Hanchet
5. Nick Hillyard
6. Tom Isom
7. M. Walker
8. Matt Hildrew
9. M. Bowes
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Best of luck

Ali

(Left :Tom Isom and Matt Hildrew at nets Tuesday)

Blagdon at home Saturday
After 2 weeks on the road and following another good win on Saturday v YMCA, we return home to face Blagdon. Unfortunately we will be without the services of Egg Humphreys - flying out for the Canadian Grand Prix, and Charlie Walker - who returns to his studies.

However, we welcome back Jeff Astle fresh from Vegas, and George Fellow(e)s fresh from his interview with the Evening Post. Also - having bailed us out in the last game - we have managed to hold onto Mark Walker for a second league outing . Good on him! Paul Nice too (left) is ready to play his part in a 4-pronged attack.

1st XI v Blagdon: (not batting order)
1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. G. Fellowes
4. J. Astle
5. H. Hanchet
6. W. Humphreys
7. D. Sherwin
8. M. Walker
9. G. Humphreys
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Please be at the ground by 1:00pm for a 2:00 start.

Any problems please let me know ASAP.

Ali

Team news
2nd team away to joint table leaders Chipping Sodbury on 7th June 08

Meeting at the away ground 1.30pm

1. Mohammed Ahmed
2. Robert McArthur
3. Babar Khan
4. Rory Davidson
5. Nadeem Ahmed
6. Bernard Raines
7. Ijaz Shafi
8. Neil Harrison
9. John Patterson
10. Tasawar Hussain
11. Waqas Ahmed

Nothing less than a win will do!!!

Best regards

Ijaz Shafi

1st XI team for YMCA (away) Saturday 31st May
Well done to everyone involved in the win over Frampton Cotterell on Saturday. Not least to Tony Lippe for the first 5 wicket innings of the season. Very well supported by George Humphreys, a revelation so far this season, and Hugo for his second consecutive fifty.

We now travel to YMCA for another big game. Let's not forget that they did the double on us last season, and are 'old chums' of all QEH members of the team.

There are a couple of changes to the side. We welcome back the Walkers for their first league game of the season, replacing the unavailable Jeff Astle and the unfortunate Matt Bowes. Like the returning Mark Day, I am sure Matt will get much more of a game in a very strong 2nd XI this weekend.

Please be at ground for 1:00pm, and I will try not to get lost this time.

1st Team v YMCA:
1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. C. Walker
5. H. Hanchet
6. W. Humphreys
7. D. Sherwin
8. M. Walker
9. G. Humphreys
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Any problems, please let me know ASAP.

Cheers

Ali

1st XI for Frampton Cotterell
After two unfortunate losses over the weekend we must now lift our heads and travel to Frampton Cotterill.

At times we played brilliant cricket over the weekend, with some very good individual performances (Ed Humphreys, Hugo Hanchet - Saturday, Simon Bachelor - Sunday), so let's not get too down on ourselves. However... the over rate was slow on Satuday, which is ultimately my responsibility, but despite not having a spinner and watching (and searching for) balls being hit into the field 12 times by a former semi-pro, we can be quicker - so let's not get into the routine of disputing field positions after every fall toss, half volley and long hop.

As consistency of selection has been the key for 2008, only 1 change has been made to the team for Saturday. Matt Bowes comes in replacing Mark Day (who is unavailable), to provide a variation to the attack that was lacking on Saturday. Let's remember that we are a very good cricket team with a strong morale, so lets get back on the winning trail this weekend... ...and enjoy ourselves.

Please be at the ground for 1:00pm with the possibility of nets at Failand earlier in the day.

For directions to the ground please follow link: http://framptoncotterell.play-cricket.com/home/aboutUs.asp [The internet has its uses, then! Ed.]

1st Team: Away v Frampton Cotterell
1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. J. Astle
5. H. Hanchet
6. W. Humphreys
7. D. Sherwin
8. G. Humphreys
9. M. Bowes
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Ali

New players for 2008 welcome
Are you looking for pastures new?

Do you have itchy feet (though washing them regularly)?

Are you 7' 6" tall with forearms like steam-train pistons?

Are you 5' 10" with a practised wrist action?

Are you 4' 9" and good on the pull?

Consider emailing Chairman of Selectors Paul Nice on paulnice@talktalk.net without delay.

You could be in today's team!

This week's teams
Wednesday 20 Over Cup Team v Bitton - TONIGHT Hugo! - Please be at ground for 6.00 pm at the latest!

1. A. McArthur
2. S. Bachelor
3. H. Hanchet
4. P. Nice
5. T. Lippe
6. M. Day
7. B. Raines
8. J. Patterson
9. P. Dungey
10. J. Nott
11. M. Bowes

Any problems please let me know ASAP!

Ali

Following a great team effort in the field on Saturday we now face a much sterner test in this weekend's 'Double Header'.

It is very pleasing to select an unchanged side for the league game home v Cleeve on Saturday, and a strong cup side for the game home v Timsbury on Sunday. Sorry to those who missed out, but hopefully you will get a good work out in the 2nds - who are currently playing very good cricket.

Again - great to see so many 1st & 2nd team players up at nets last night.

1st Team v Cleeve (Saturday) - Please be at ground by 1.00 pm

1. A. McArthur (Capt)
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. J. Astle
5. H. Hanchet
6. W. Humphreys (Wkt)
7. D. Sherwin
8. G. Humphreys
9. P. Nice
10. T. Lippe
11. M. Day

1st Team v Timsbury (Sunday) - Please be at ground by 1.00 pm.

1. S. Bachelor (Capt)
2. W. Humphreys (Wkt)
3. E. Humphreys
4. G. Humphreys
5. M. Walker
6. C. Walker
7. J. Astle
8. H. Hanchet
9. D. Sherwin
10. P. Nice
11. M. Day

Ali

Hi Guys

Here is the 2nd team v Long Ashton at home:

Rob McArthur
Mark Day
Ijaz Shafi (capt) 07917 562040
Bernard Raines
Nadeem Ahmed
Mohammad Ahmed
Taz Hussain
Babar Khan
Tom Isom
Ross Holbrook
John Patterson

Please can you get to the home ground by 1.20pm latest.

Ijaz

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One of the club's rollers

More fielding

1st XI 10th May
Following a very successful weekend with 2 wins (1 league & 1 cup), combining great team performances with inspired individual ones (Simon Bachelor - Saturday, Charlie Walker - Sunday), we visit Long Ashton hoping to play with the same intensity of last week, and less of the complacency and 'emotional' fragility of Sunday.

Unfortunately it was felt that changes had to be made by the Selection Committee to bring a greater balance to the side for Saturday. It was a very hard decision to release Mark Day to the 2nd's but we hope that he will bowl many more overs and re-find that terrific form and consistency he showed last summer, subsequently returning to the 1sts ASAP.

Otherwise the team is unchanged.

It was great to see so many of you up at nets yesterday evening - top effort!

1st XI v Long Ashton (away):
(be at ground for 1.00 pm with the possibility of a net earlier in the day at Failand!)
1. A. McArthur (capt)
2. S. Bachelor
3. E. Humphreys
4. J. Astle
5. H. Hanchet
6. W. Humphreys (w/k)
7. D. Sherwin
8. G. Humphreys
9. M. Bowes
10. T. Lippe
11. P. Nice

Any problems please contact me asap: 07950 262131

Ali

RULES RELATING TO SELECTION
4. The selection sub-committee shall consist of the four captains and two other senior playing members to be elected by the playing membership at the AGM. One of these 6 shall be elected by the members of the Club at AGM as the Chairman of this sub-committee. In the event of a Captain being unavailable, he shall without fail arrange for the Vice-Captain or if unavailable a senior playing member of the XI concerned to attend in his stead. It shall be the job of all the members of the Selection Sub-Committee to attend selection meetings and to participate in the selection of each team. Whilst having regard to whether or not a player’s subscription has been paid and to the observance by a player of rule 21, the Selection Sub-Committee shall select the League First XI on merit but shall select all other teams so as to ensure the regular participation of all playing members and prospective new members.

6. Subscriptions shall be paid by 1st June after which date teams will be selected only from paid up members and this rule shall be strictly adhered to by the selection Sub-Committee. Any non-member after that date will be allowed 3 games after which a subscription shall be paid.

Teams for the Lyndon Prendergsat Invitation Fixture 23 July

Teams
Invitation X1 Debut Appearances(4350)
Lyndon Prendergast 1966 1060
Paul Bachelor 1973 917
Charlie Walker 2006 Few
Paul Hudd 1989 - 1998 60
Andrew Cox 1991 - 1998 204
Simon Cox 1987 491
Mark Walker 2002 Few
Bob Hurford 1980 - 1993 505
Richard Whittington 1981 480
Kevin Jacobs 1981 - 2001 550
Craig Gibbens 1984 - 1985 60

Failand & Portbury X1 Debut Appearances(2530)
John Bachelor 1985 438
Andrew Trineman 1987 339
Ed Humphreys 1999 150
Simon Bachelor 1984 615
Hugo Hanchet 1997 142
Matt Bowes 2006 Few
Tony Bamber 2002 88
Bernard Raines 1988 253
Paul Nice 2004 34
Tony Lippe 2000 164
Bob Andrews 1987 254
Austen Norris 2003 53

Umpires Howard Hudd with 100 appearnces and Bill Sandiford Scorer Paul Whyte

Teams for Weekend 22/23 July

1st XI Vs Bradley Stoke (H)
J Bachelor
L Prendergast
E Humphreys
S Bachelor
H Hanchet
C Walker
M Walker
G Humphreys
A Norris
T Lippe
T Bamber

2nd XI Vs Bedminster (A)
A MacArthur
M Day
I Shafi
B Raines
H Humphreys
B Khan
P Nice
M Henley
B Andrews
M Bowes
+1

3rd XI Vs Grendel (A)
S Pursey
B Sheppard
I Chivers
P Duffy
N Harrison
S Fear
J Fear
C Smith
J Meredith
J Skinner
M Trenouth

Teams for Weekend 8th/9th July

1st XI Vs Cleeve (A)
E Humphreys
J Bachelor
L Prendergast
T Bamber
H Hanchett
T Lippe
A Norris
M Henley
P Nice
H Humphreys
G Fellowes

2nd XI Vs Cleeve (H)
A MacArthur
B Raines
C Walker
I Shafi
B Khan
N Ahmed
S Mistry
J Williams
R MacArthur
M Walker
B Andrews

3rd XI Vs Backwell Flax Bourton (H)
B Sheppard
J Meredith
D Whittington
I Chivers
P Bachelor
J Fear
S Fear
P Dungey
G Gray
N Harrison
S Down

Teams for weekend 24th/25th June

1st XI (A) Vs University Staff
J Bachelor (c)
S Bachelor
A MacArthur
W Humphreys
A Trineman
H Hanchet
N Ahmed
M Ahmed
A Norris
M Henley
M Bowes

2nd XI (H) Vs Coalpit Heath
G Fellowes
H Humphreys
R MacArthur
I Simmons
G Humphreys
A Chapman
P Nice (c)
J Parfitt
J Williams
S Mistry
T Lippe

3rd XI Vs Nailsea
May Cancelled

Sunday XI Vs Portishead (A)
TBC

Teams for weekend 10th/11th June

1st XI Vs Long Ashton (H)
J Bachelor
H Hanchet
E Humphreys
S Bachelor
H Humphreys
W Humphreys
A Norris
T Bamber
P Nice
T Lippe
M Henley

2nd XI Vs Long Ashton (A)
A MacArthur
L Prendergast
A Chapman
M Bowes
B Khan
M Ahmed
N Ahmed
B Raines
I Shafi
J Williams
S Mistry

3rd XI Vs Cleeve Blue Flame (H)
S Pursey
I Chivers
B Sheppard
J Parfitt
C Smith
J Fear
B Andrews
J Skinner
R Breen
N Harrison
M Treneth

Sunday XI Vs Portishead (A)
T Bamber
M Bowes
P Nice
A Chapman
J Bachelor
H Hanchet
S Mistry
E Humphreys
+3 TBC

Please note subs (£20) are now due. If you haven't already paid please ensure that you pay your captain this weekend

Teams for Weekend 3rd/4th June

1st XI vs Portishead (A)
J Bachelor
A Trineman
E Humphreys (c)
S Bachelor
H Humphreys
C Walker
A Norris
L Prendergast
P Nice
T Bamber
T Lippe

2nd XI vs Portishead (H)
A MacArthur (c)
A Chapman
C Smith
I Shafi
G Humphreys
M Ahmed
N Ahmed
J Williams
S Mistry
B Raines
M Bowes

Sunday 4th June
3rd XI Vs Satlford (H)
S Pursey (c)
N Harrison
D Whittington
P Bachelor
G Gray
J Fear
S Fear
P Duffy
J Skinner
J Meredith
B Andrews

Sunday XI Vs Clevedon (A)
T Bamber (c)
I Chivers
P Dungey
G Fellowes
H Humphreys
E Humphreys
R Breen
S Mistry
M Treneth
G Humphreys
A Chapman

Teams for the Bank Holiday Weekend 27/28/29 May

Saturday 27th

1st XI Vs Bradley Stoke (A)
J Bachelor
A Trineman
E Humphreys
S Bachelor
H Humphreys
W Humphreys
A Norris
T Bamber
T Lippe
P Nice
A Chapman

2nd XI Vs Bedminster (H)
L Prendergast
A MacArthur
B Khan
B Raines
M Ahmed
I Shafi
N Ahmed
J Williams
S Mistry
N Harrison

Sunday 28th
3rd XI Vs Chew Stoke (A)
S Pursey
P Bachelor
I Chivers
J Skinner
D Whittington
C Smith
S Down
P Duffy
P Dungey
G Gray
B Andrews

1st XI Vs Timsbury (A) National Village
J Bachelor
E Humphreys
S Bachelor
H Humphreys
W Humphreys
A Norris
T Bamber
S Mistry
J Fear
S Fear
N Harrison

Monday 29th
1st XI Vs Lodway (H)
J Bachelor
A Trineman
E Humphreys
S Bachelor
H Humphreys
W Humphreys
A Norris
T Bamber
P Nice
T Lippe
G Fellowes

2nd XI Vs Bishopston (A)
L Prendergast
A MacArthur
B Khan
A Chapman
M Ahmed
I Shafi
N Ahmed
J Williams
M Walker
C Walker
G Humphreys

Teams for Weekend 20th/21st May

Saturday 20th May
1st XI Vs Carsons (H)
J. Bachelor
A. Trineman
E. Humphreys (c)
S. Bachelor
H. Humphreys
W. Humphreys
A. Norris
P. Nice
T. Bamber
T. Lippe
G. Humphreys

2nd Vs Carsons (A)
L. Prendergast
A. MacArthur (c)
C. Smith
B. Khan
M. Ahmed
J. Williams
S. Mistry
A. Chapman
I. Shafi
N. Ahmed
B Raines

Sunday 21st May
3rdXI Vs Grendel (Game to be played at Gordano Valley)
S. Pursey (c)
I. Chivers
J. Skinner
P. Duffy
B. Andrews
G. Gray
J. Parfitt
D. Whittington
N. Harrison
J. Fear
J. Meredith

National Village Vs Timsbury (H)
J. Bachelor (c)
A. Trineman
S. Bachelor
W. Humphreys
T. Bamber
A. Norris
T. Lippe
P. Nice
G. Humphreys
H. Humphreys
S Mistry

Teams for Weekend 6th/7th May

Sat
1st XI Vs Bristol Sri Lankans (A)
E Humpheys (c)
J Bachelor
H. Hanchet
A. Trineman
S. Bachelor
W. Humphreys (wk)
A. Norris
P. Nice
M. Henley
T.Lippe
T. Bamber

2nd XI Vs Chipping Sodbury (H)
A. MacArthur (c)
L. Prendergast
A. Chapman
I. Shafi
N. Ahmed
M. Ahmed
H. Humphries
N. Harrison
M. Day?
J. Williams
S. Mistry

Sun
3rd XI Vs Backwell Flax Bourton (H)
S. Pursey (c)
D. Whitington
S. Down
J. Meredith
B. Sheppard
I. Chivers
G. Gray
C. Smith
S. Fear
J. Fear
P. Dungey

1st XI Vs Horrington (A) National Village
E. Humphreys (c)
J. Bachelor
H. Hanchet
S. Bachelor
H. Humphreys
W. Humphreys
A. Trineman
P. Nice
T. Bamber
S. Mistry

Any problems please advise your captain