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2nd Team Fixtures
Page under construction 2nd May Chirk (A) An excellent start to the season...a 39 run win. Gresfords batting was dominated by skipper S Griffin (50), I Weaver (47) and Rory Benson (30) In reply Chirk started well reaching 100 before they lost their first wk, eventually reaching 156 for 4 off their 45 overs...( Bell, Bunkell and Thomas, all under 15 taking the wks) 16th May Dolgellau (H) A max points - 115 run - win the home side scored 187 for 5 led by Ian Weaver`s 87 no and Ali`s 44. Ross Willets (5 wks) and Gareth Bell (2 wks) helped dismiss Dolgellau for just 72 23rd May Halkyn (A) A second max points win, G`ford scoring 148 for 9 (S Griffin 42 and 35 from Craig Morse which included one `massive` 6 and two `really big` 6`s) In reply Halkyn were bowled out for just 47, N Clare taking 6 for 13 off 12 overs. 30th May Mochdre (H) Furrukh Ali 3 wks for 11 runs helped G`ford restrict Mochdre to 162 runs. In reply the homeside lost just 4 wks in passing this total. Craig Morse`s maiden half century the main contribution with useful knocks also coming from Ross Willets (33) and Ian Weaver (22no) 7th June Llandudno (A) Llandudno raced to 198 for 7, run outs appeared to be G`fords best option for dismissals today. In reply after losing two quick wks a stand of 137 between Ian Weaver (46) and Farrukh Ali led G`ford to a very good 6 wk win. Ali finished on 100 off 101 balls....his first century...congratulations from us all. 13th June Northop (H) After his maiden 50 last week, C Morse (101) doubled his best to lead G`ford to the highest total scored so far at the Clappers Lane ground.S Griffin (36), N Clare (84) and I Weaver (51no) all contributed to the huge 331 for 4 total. Northop were never in the game being all out for just 70 runs with R Willets taking 6 for 12 off his 10 overs 27th June Pwllheli (H) A Pwllheli perspective.... Dashing Duffy surpassed by grafting Griffin With Dabson losing a crucial toss on a wet wicket, Gresford opening bowler Nicky Clare ran riot grabbing the first four Pwllheli batsmen, three caught behind, in a spell of 12 overs for just 15 runs as he varied his pace cleverly and left the wicket to do the rest. From 42 for 6, the sun was doing its work as the later batsmen put on 73 for the last 3 wickets with Taylor (15) supporting the dashing Andy Duffy (33 from 37 balls). Captain Dabson asked for 100 at the start and was pleased with the recovery to 115 from the full 45 overs. With the sun beating down in humid conditions, the Gresford reply was largely untroubled as the Pwllheli bowlers struggled to get the same life out of the wicket. Reliable Glyn Hughes was the best conceeding only 13 runs from 8 accurate overs. However, opener Steve Griffin was the immovable rock and batted throughout hitting the odd hard-hit boundary to see the table-toppers home to maintain their 9 point average per game.
In the Legion bar afterwards captain Dabson was pleased with the batting recovery and lamented on several airial shots just missing our fielders. "Gresford are a strong all-round side certain to win promotion this year, but the game may have been closer if the conditions were equal." Keith Dabson - 28/06/2009 4th July Bersham (A) In most matches a score of 189 would have been enough! Ian Weaver`s 89 with good knocks from James Williams (31) and Ali (32no) left G`ford confident at tea then Bersham batted , 30 overs later they reached 190 for 1!!!...but not without a little controversy? Bad day all round 18th July Chirk (H) Having been put in on a damp pitch Chirk did well to reach 144 for 9...with Jack Bunkill`s 3 wks giving him the best figures. Nicki Clare and Gareth Bell also bowled tidily. The home sides reply was dominated by skipper Steve Griffin (55) with useful contributions from Rory Benson (20) and a quickfire 26 from Nicki Clare. G`ford eventually reached 144 for 7 in the 44th over 1st Aug Dolgellau (A) An excellently opening stand of 80+ by Ian Weaver and Steve Griffin set the tempo that allowed G`ford to reach 185. (Weaver 44) The skipper eventually reaching a well deserved ton before being run out in a somewhat comic fashion.....brick contender?. In reply G`ford`s four bowlers all under 16 restricted the home side to 88.....Jack Bunkell 4 for 11 off 10 overs the highlight.........good 9 - 1 win 8th Aug Halkyn (H) What is it about Steve Griffin and 101!!! Together with good contributions from Ian Weaver (38) and the somewhat younger Rory Benson (21) and Ross Willets (27), G`fords total of 231 for 4 was always going to be too much for Halkyn....they were then reduced to 63 all out in just 25 overs....spinners Rory and Ross sharing 7 wks 16th Aug Mochdre (A) After deciding to bat openers Steve Griffin (73) and Ian Weaver raced to an opening stand of well over 150. Weav finished 139no...a really excellent innings. Nicky Clare then joined in with a rapid 37no G`ford finishing on 270 for 1. Mochdre`s reply never threatened G`ford`s total but still reached 220 for 8. Ali`s 4 wks for 41 runs were the best figs. 22nd Aug Llandudno (H) Batting first Llan reached 156 for 7, Cam Murdoch`s excellent 4 wks for 32 the bowling highlight. In reply G`ford stuggled at first and at 51 for 3 the result was in doubt. A century stand by Ian Weaver (67no) and Gareth Bell (28no) then led the home side to a 7 wk win. A result which guarantees promotion from this division 30th Aug Northop (A) At 111 for 2 off 44 overs G`ford were in confident mood .....and then it rained. Ian Weaver`s catch at cover was the highlight of the day! 6th Sept Pwllheli (A) At 70 for 4 (all to Matt Daulby) Pwll were in trouble...and then it rained (again) 12th Aug Bersham (H) A league champions performance!......after being put in by title chasing Bersham the home side reached 204 for 5, an innings dominated by Ian Weaver`s 109no. In reply B`sham were bowled out for 138...all bowlers and fielders worked hard with special mention to Cam Murdoch (3 wks for 8 runs), Ross Willets (3 for 31) and Gareth Bell...an outstanding catch in the outfield..all three from the U15 team.. Also to Nicki Clare (2 wks).
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25th April |
Llay (a) |
Lost by 8 wickets! After a good opening stand of 96 (Alex Ellwood 67, John Bell 34) wickets followed quickly and only a quickfire 28no from Mike Richards took Gresford to an reasonable 168. In reply Llay passed our score in the 44th over....but not as easily as it looks. Paddy Richards being the pick of the bowlers, but all bowling without luck PS What a young team...with apologies to JB, MR and perhaps NC! |
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2nd May |
Llangollen (H) |
After being put in G`ford reached 186, thanks largely to Chris Ellwoods excellent 88. In reply Llan were dismissed for 92 ( J Bell 4 for 24 and P Richards 3 for 28) Alex Ellwoods boundary marking makes him a front runner for the `brick` already!!! |
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9th May |
Rhewl (A) |
After fielding in the drizzle for 45 overs during which Rhewl scored 200 for 8 ( Paddy Richards 3 for 21). The sun came out at tea and on a drying wicket the batting failed badly to be all out for 125 ( Chris Ellwood top scoring with 32)....disappointing. |
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16th May |
Llandudno (A) |
At a very cold, wet and windy Oval G`ford struggled to 149 all out, J Bell top scoring with 54. In reply Llandudno passed our total for the loss of just 2 wks..but in the penultimate over. Not enough runs! |
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23rd May |
Brymbo (H) |
After bowling Brymbo out for just 61 it took just 14 overs to pass their score for the loss of 2 wks, Joe Benson starring with a quickfire 37no |
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30th May |
Denbigh (A) |
A tie! 195 runs each.....needing 20 runs to win off the last over and 9 wks down, 16 year old Paddy Richards and Andrew Thomas (14) somehow managed to scramble 19 having saved the game batting out the last 5 overs. Earlier Gareth Rowland (43) and Joe Benson (48) had dominated G`ford`s scoring. |
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6th June |
Northop (H) |
It had to happen.....rain and more rain. Game off. |
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13th June |
M`weil/Wxm (A) |
After bowling and fielding well to restrict M`weil to 184 off 48 overs, G`ford`s reply started well with 90+ for the first wk (A Ellwood 60 and J Bell 25), G Rowland (55) continued the good start but from 132 for 2 wks fell rapidly until last wk pair took G`ford to a (great) 1 wk win. Ali`s huge 6 to win the match was really special. |
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20th June |
Bersham (H) |
After opting to bat Bersham went from 83 for 3 to 130 all out. G`ford`s good bowling and fielding was highlighted by Joe Bensons brilliant catch and J Bells 3 wks for 23 off 13 overs. The home side reached B`sham`s total for the loss of just 1 wk. Alex Ellwood led the reply with 62no supported by Bell (39) and G Rowland (25) which included two monster 6`s |
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27th June |
St Asaph (A) |
After being put in on a damp track, G`ford struggled to 97 all out with nine batsmen being caught out...mainly in front of the wk. Gareth Rowlands (34) was the only highlight. In reply St Asaph took 46 overs for the loss of 3 wks to pass our total. Mike Gronnow`s return was encouraging....(12 overs 1 for 30 and 14 runs...3 stylish boundaries) |
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4th July |
Pwllheli (H) |
A losing draw.....Pwll got off to a good start reaching 63 for the first wk in just 15 overs. At 122 fo3 off 35 G`ford then pulled them back, after a rain break Pwll hit a further 80 off the last 10 overs. In reply wks fell regularly and the home side never really threatened despite good knocks from Joe Benson (31), Arthur Thomas (26) and (a slow) 52no from John Bell |
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11th July |
Llay (H) |
With 20 runs needed off 10 overs and with 3 wks inhand G`ford looked favourites to win...and then it rained....grrrrrr. Llay made a very positive reaching 50 without loss off the first 10 overs. The home side did well to restrict to 201 after this start. The reply started badly but an excellent innings from Joe Benson (74) who received good support from Arthur Thomas (24) and Richard Eccles (37no) almost took G`ford to victory. |
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18th July |
LLangollen (A) |
Llangollen have withdrawn from the League....no game |
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25th July |
Rhewl (H) |
Having been put in on a wet slow pitch Rhewl must have been delighted to reach 185 off 48 overs....J Bell`s 6 wks being matched by the number of 6`s hit off him (almost). Rhewl delight continued as G`ford lost three wks cheaply ..then Gareth Rowland dominated the reply with a brilliant 115no, good support was given by Arthur Thomas (40no) |
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1st Aug |
Llandudno (H) |
Although it was a nice day the previous weeks rain meant that their was no chance of getting this game on! |
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8th Aug |
Brymbo (A) |
Farrukh Ali (5wks) and Sean Richards (3 wks) skittled Brymbo for just 113 in 42 overs..ably supported by 4 catches by keeper Morris. It took G`ford just 19 overs to pass the home sides total.....Alex Ellwood, Chris Ellwood and in form Arthur Thomas all scoring 20+ in a 6 wk win |
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15th Aug |
Denbigh (H) |
An excellent bowling and fielding performance with all 5 bowlers sharing the wks restricted Denbigh to 101 for 9. Alex Ellwood`slip catch was particularly memorable. G`ford passed the D`bigh total for the loss of just 3 wks. Arthur Thomas`s good form continues with 41no |
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22nd Aug |
Northop (A) |
Bad day all round. Starting with just 9 men and only one pace bowler, Northop got off to a quick start eventually to reach 234 for 3. The reply never got going eventually to be all out for 131. Two pluses from the game, Ross Willets bowling debut at this level and David Bakers batting at the end of the innings...both Under 15 players |
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29th Aug |
M`weil/Wxm (H) |
At 40 for 5 (incl 3 LBW`s!) a good score seemed unlikey. An excellent 104 stand between Craig Morse (61), his maiden 1st team 50 and Sean Richards (33) allowed G`ford to set 169 for 8 in 45 overs. In reply M`wiel passed this total for the loss of just 1 wk in 47 overs. Such a score did in no way reflect the bowling effort, in particular the 12 overs bowled by Arthur Thomas. |
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31st Aug |
Bersham (A) |
With an average age of 20 (17 if you exclude the capt) this young side were denied a possible good win by the rain. After being put in, an opening stand of 129 by John Bell (61) and Arthur Thomas (64) and a quickfire 33 from Craig Morse allowed G`ford to declare at 193 for 5 off 45 overs. At 22 for 2 (ex catches by Ollie Morris and Simon Perry off Sean Richards) after 6.5 overs and with both overseas players out G`ford were favourites and then it rained.....end of game |
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5th Sept |
St Asaph (H) |
St Asaph win the League with a 50 run victory. Their Aussie pro dominated the scoring with 102no, the home side to their credit bowled and fielded well with Rory Benson claiming his first senior wk. In reply G`ford reached 150 thanks to good knocks from Joe Benson and Sean Richards in particular.... and a hard hitting 15 no from number 11 Matt Daulby |
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13th Sept |
Pwllheli (A) |
G`ford lost the early wicket of Arthur Thomas, then folllowed a stand of 160 runs between Bell and Rowlands, Bell ....you might find it difficult to believe was first to get his 50....was out for 73, Rowland`s 107no featured a second 50 off just 31 balls (with 5 sixes), a truly excellent innings. The away side declaring on 208 for 2 in 45 overs. Pwll`s reply started positively (56 for 1) with Rowland and Sean Richard bowling well with little luck. Wks started to fall when Bell and (demon) Matt Daulby came on sharing 26 overs for 69 runs and taking 5 wks. Pwll eventually held on for a draw as the limped to 138 for 7 off 55 overs. .........Sean and Gareth were delighted with Joe Benson`s bowling contribution...1-0-1-1 |
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26th May (6.15 start) |
Les Tunnah Trophy 1st Rd Overton (A) 2nd Rd vs Llay....2nd July (A) |
Overton conceded..first time we`ve got through to the second round in this competition! Against Llay Gresford raced to 152 off their 20 overs with all batsmen contributin. In reply Llay struggled initially especially as the Richard`s brothers tied them down. Llay reply eventually fell 11 runs short. The finals were due to be held at Bersham on the 19th July with G`ford facing Chirk in one semi-final ....Pontblyddyn take on Buckley in the other semi-final.....but it rained all day. |
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24th May |
Castell Alun (A) |
A low scoring affair at Castell Alun, with Matt Daulby and Paddy Richards top scoring in G`fords 107 all out. Ian Crumplins 2 wks for 11 runs off 5 overs could not stop C Alun passing G`fords total for the loss of just 4 wks in the 35th over |
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31st May |
Kirkdale (H) |
A game of 200+ runs aside with G`ford losing in the last over. Alex Ellwood may have top scored with 65 (retired tired) but the outstanding (memorable at least) innings must be the 35 runs scored by Colin Murdoch in his debut friendly match.......to Cam and Fraser..FOLLOW THAT! |
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14th June |
Knockin (A) |
Another narrow defeat for Perry`s team but a good game. In their 40 overs G`ford reached 193 for 8 with good knocks from A. Ellwood (50 ret), Neil Benson (39), Joe B (....16 less than dad!) and Ollie Morris (28). In reply Knockin passed our total for the loss of 8 wks. |
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21st June |
Fenn`s Bank (A) |
What a game this was, They got 232 off forty overs. Skipper Simon Perry bowled spin at the death (short and rubbish..his words) and went for 23 |
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28th June |
Knockin (H) |
Good bowling from Matt Daulby, Jack Bunkill and Andy Dodd restricted Knockin to a modest total which was passed by G`ford for the loss of 6 wks. Chris Ellwood`s 50 off just 9 overs the feature. Praise also to Henry Makins who batted well. (the captain suggested that Sean should stick to his pace bowling....Knockin however were grateful for his generous offspin!) |
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5th July |
Chirk (A) |
Batting was dominated by the more `senior` players with Neil Benson retiring on 58no.....twice Rory`s score!...and Neil Ellwood`s 29. Chirk were all out for 130, 50 short of G`ford`s total. Wks were shared amongst the bowlers until skipper Perry decided to finish matters with 3 quick wks for just 2 runs |
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12th July |
Malpas (A) |
Malpas called it off ...only got 6 players!!! |
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26th July |
Chirk (H) |
Too wet....game off |
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9th Aug |
Malpas (H) |
For the second time this year Malpas called off the game late on Sat...well done to Simon for concocting an impromptu inter club game....and to those who contributed to the teas |
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23rd Aug |
Phil Formstone Memorial Match |
Cricket match honours Wrexham club stalwart Published date: 26 August 2009 | Published by: Staff reporter Evening Leader
1 of 2 A SPECIAL cricket match has taken place to celebrate the life of one of Gresford Cricket Club's stalwarts who died in a tragic accident.Phil Formstone, 46, known to friends as “Flinty”, was a mechanical engineer for Arriva and died in January in an incident at the Oswestry bus depot where he worked.A colleague spotted him under a bus and alerted emergency services.But it was too late to save the father-of-one who lived with his parents, Eirian and Walter, in Narrow Lane, Gresford, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.His untimely death cast a long shadow over team-mates at Gresford Cricket Club, which he served with distinction for many years, and on Sunday a special match was held in his honour at the club’s ground.Players, both past and present, either watched or played in the match, which took the form of a Twenty20 encounter, and many family members and friends turned up to take part in this very special event.Club secretary John Bell, who kept wicket for one of the teams, said the whole afternoon showed in how much affection their former colleague had been held.He added: “I am absolutely sure Flinty would have approved of our efforts to celebrate his life and although we remembered his death with great sadness, we all recounted tales of the joy and fun he had brought to the club. We will always miss him.”The first over of the match was bowled by Flinty’s 11-year-old son, Adam, who also opened the batting for his team, and although no-one really bothered about the final result a good time was had by all.Former Gresford player John Stockton, who had travelled some distance to take part in the game, said: “I felt privileged to have played in this special game."Flinty was a fine cricketer and a great character, who always kept us smiling – there will never be anyone else like him.”At the end of the afternoon a collection was made for the Air Ambulance service, one of Mr Formstone’s favourite charities. |
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May 3rd 08 |
Chirk (a) |
After opting to bat Chirk posted 155 all out. J Bell taking 4 for 19 off 12.5 overs. Saj and J Williams also taking 2 each. In reply Gresford passed Chirks total losing 6 wks. Oldie Bell top scored with 69, supported by A Ellwood (27) and S Richards (26) I Weaver and R Davies saw the team home for a good opening day win....A Dodd continued his catching form with two good catches |
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May 10th |
Llandudno (a) |
After being put in Gresford made a steady start reaching 40 - 0, then lost 3 wks only to be rescued by Sajids 47 and the Ellwood`s 30 & 29! Best knock was however Ian Weavers quickfire 28no which took the total to a respectable 180 for 9. In reply Llandudno reached 166 all out, with Mark Hughes contributing 117 runs! Saj and Ali took 7 wks between them...and Andy Dodd`s catching continued to shine. A `narrow` 28 -6 pts win!!! |
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17th May |
Denbigh (H) |
Drizzle, drizzle, rain ......and then no game!!! |
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24th May |
Llangollen (A) |
A magnificent 109no by Alex Ellwood (his first ton in senior cricket) saw G`ford through to a comfortable 8 wk win after the home side were restricted to 159 for 5 ( John Bell taking 3 for 40 and John Williams 1 for 13 off 13 overs!) |
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26th May |
Marchwiel (H) |
Alex Ellwoods great start to the season continued with 75 as G`ford eventually reached 205 for 9 dec off 44 overs....a total a little below the expectations at 25 overs ... 134 for 2 ( J Bell 26 and S Richards 28). In reply M`weil were struggling on 74 for 6 but `somehow` reached 206 for 9 off 55 overs....how did we lose this one? Champagne moments...S Perry`s straight 6 and P Richards one handed catch |
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31st May |
Corwen (H) |
A winning draw!!!......G`ford started well with a fifth successive 50+ opening partnership dominated by Alex Ellwoods 46. Four other batsmen passed 20 but G`ford finished on a disappointing158 for 9. In reply Corwen made quick runs initially before the John`s (Bell and Williams) pegged them back (combined figs of 26 overs, 5 for 44) Corwen ended on 129 for 9 Highlight....Gareth Rowland`s first game of the season..and it did`nt rain
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7th June |
no game |
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14th June |
Llay (H) |
Two superb hundreds dominated this game. The first by Gareth Rowland (123...14x4`s and 4x6`s) helped G`ford to 229 for 9 , J Bell surported with 47. In reply Llay reached 235 for 5 with John Parry scoring 100 (8x6`s) 16 x 6`s in the match!! Good to see Les Lever in a white coat, rather than being chased by men in them! |
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21st June |
Brymbo (A) |
November has returned......game off |
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28th June |
Northop (H) |
Unique....firstly we batted for 52 overs in this League with G Rowland top scoring with an excellent 86 runs and secondly they passed our score without losing a wk .....and despite comments to the contrary the author feels we did`nt bowl that badly......they simply did`nt give us a chance! Well done their openers. |
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5th July |
Rhewl (A) |
Somebody should read the rulebook....we may then have won! Rhewl managed 190 for 6 dec in 51 overs including a rain break. For some reason we ended up with just 43 overs, we reached 160 for 6. C Ellwood 60 and a happy Richard Eccles 22no......8 points each and a well deserved slap on the wrist from the League |
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12th July |
Marchwiel (A) |
Whilst bowling well..with S Richards at his best so far this season..M`weil still managed to set 200. In reply we never got going, to slump to 80 all out, only J Cree (29) batting with any authority |
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19th July |
Chirk (H) |
220 for 6 dec off 45 overs with A Ellwood leading with 66 with good support from the middle order ( incl M Gronnow 36 off 15 balls)....you would of thought that this would at least given us a chance.. Chirk got it for 2 wks in just 31 overs. |
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26th July |
Llandudno (H) |
A win....after been put in G`ford reached 176 fot 9..should perhaps have been more. C Ellwood (42) & J Bell (33) top scored with good knocks from young Thomas and Richards. James Cree added a useful 30 at the end of the innings.After a good start Dudno`s reply faltered due to good accurate bowling from Sajid (2wks) and Mike ( Dibbly) Gronnow (2) with J Bell claiming 4 wks to complete a 36 run win Richard Eccles should be congratulated on his satorial elegance as well as his umpireing |
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2nd Aug |
Denbigh (A) |
After bowling the home side out for 148 (Bell 6 for 34)....first time they have been all out this season... G`ford`s batting disappointed with only Bell and Joe Benson passing 20. The LBW`s did`nt help but we were a little niave especially against the (young) left arm spin bowler. Lost by 28 runs |
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9th Aug |
Llangollen (H) |
RAIN...game off |
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16th Aug |
Northop (A) |
Best forgotten....40 all out, they then got it in 8 overs for 1 wk.....oops |
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23rd Aug |
Rhewl (H) |
On a wet wk and outfield 170 seemed an ok score. 5 bats got 20+ (J Bell 27, J Cree 21, M Gronnow 20 with the highlight a 55 7th wk partnership between M Richards (32no) and Saj Hussain (29no). G`ford were seemingly in charge until it rained (too heavy to play in but we did!!) Rhewl got away and won in 44 overs! (we all owe R Eccles an apology...) |
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25th Aug |
Llay (A) |
Lost but a much better performance from a relatively inexperienced team. Llay`s strong batting side were restricted to 200 for 9, Bell taking 4 wks and Arthur Thomas bowling starman Parry. Andy Dodd once again taking the catch of the day. In reply G`ford were 169 all out after being 162 for 5 Bell (32) and the Ellwoods (20+) scored well but pride of place goes to R Eccles scoring his first 50 for the club |
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6th Sept |
Corwen (A) |
A little too much rain at Corwen this week! |
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13th Sept |
Brymbo (H) |
A game ...just like the season really...that promised much but did`nt deliver! G`ford reached 170 for thanks to an excellent 75 from 16 year old Arthur Thomas, with 40 from C Ellwood In reply Brymbo ambled to 113 for 1 off 52 overs. Winning draw..great! |
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3rd May 08 |
Chirk (H) |
An excellent max points win. Batting first the 2nds passed 180 runs with Ali (70)and Stevie G (45) starring....not that Stevie G...but our capt. In reply Chirk were all out for just 44 runs. Under 15`s bowlers took the honours..Paddy Richards and Joe Benson with 2 each, the star was undoubtedly Arthur Thomas with 5 wks for just 7 runs |
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10th May |
Mynydd Isa (H) |
Batting first against a strong Isa 2nds, Gresford struggled to 115 runs with only 15 year old Joe Benson showing any real resistance, carrying his bat for 45. Paddy Richards took 2 wks in his first over to give hope to the home side but eventually G`ford slumped to a 7 wk defeat. Disappointing |
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17th May |
Dolgellau (A) |
Dolgellau strugled to 119 all out with excellent bowling from Paddy Richards (4 for 20), Sean Richards (3 for 30), Arthur Thomas (2 for 30) and 1 wk for `young` Derek Bright. In reply Steve Griffin (52no) and Arthur Thomas (40no) saw G`ford home to an 8 wk win. |
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31st May |
Pwllheli (A) |
A rare tie.....Pwllheli batting first managed 144 for with Paddy Richards the pick of the bowlers with 2 for 17 off 12. In reply James Williams (35) and Joe Benson shared an opening partnership of 78. They tied with 144 for 7 needing 2 to win off the last ball. Joe Benson ended unbeaten on 78no.....an excellent knock |
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7th June |
Bersham (H) |
A bad loss......never got going, lost by 7 wks |
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15th June |
Northop (A) |
A good 49 run win. Steve Griffin led the way with 86,ably supported by 15 year old Arthur Thomas (60)....G`ford finished on 219 for 6. Northop were then bowled out for 170, the Richard`s brothers sharing 6 wks |
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21st June |
Carmel (H) |
Drizzle, rain, cold...no game |
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28th June |
Llay (A) |
Joe Benson`s 50+ was the only highlight of a disappointing 60 run defeat....fielding (or a lack of it!) needs to be much sharper!! |
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5th July |
Pwllheli (H) |
Lost by 1 wk. After posting 145 with Paddy Richards top scoring with 30+. Despite Simon Perry`s 5 wk hall Pwll held on to win in the 43 over |
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12th July |
Mochdre (H) |
A very (very) young side..7 under 16!..completed a 40 run win over Mochdre. Not so young J Williams led the batting with 60 +. Mochdre were then bowled out for 130......good win |
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19th July |
Chirk (A) |
Chirk could only manage 41 all out.....youngsters Cam Murdoch (6 overs, 3 mds, 5runs, 3 wks), Ross Willets (3, 3. 0, 3) Gaz Bell (9, 1,16,1) starring with ball. In reply skipper S Griffin and J Williams steered G`ford to a 10 wk win |
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26th July |
Mynydd Isa (A) |
A second 10 wk win on the trot....as with last week S Griffin and J Williams eased past Isa`s 130 total (90+ of which was scored by their captain!) Bowling honours for G`ford went to Joe Benson (hatrick) with even younger Cam Murdoch (2wks), Gareth Bell (2) and J Bunkill (1) claiming the wks |
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2nd Aug |
Dolgellau (H) |
A 62 run win. Captain S Griffin led the way with 50+, ably supported by Arthur Thomas and Craig Morse (40+ and 20+). The youth team then took over bowling the visitors out for 128. Cam Murdoch and Ross Willets with 3 wks each and Gareth Bell with 2 wks. James Williams enjoyed his 40 overs umpiring |
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10th Aug |
Mochdre (H) yes two games at (H) |
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16th Aug |
Northop (H) |
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23rd Aug |
Bersham (A) |
A 6 wk defeat. S Griffin (ro for 60+) and A Thomas (30+) top scored helping G`ford reach 170. In reply Bersham were always on top with only G Bell (2wks) having any real success with the ball A serious hand injury to keeper Ollie Morris added to G`fords disappointment..we wish him well |
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30th Aug |
Carmel (A) |
An excellent 9-1 win which keeps promotion hopes alive. Carmel were bowled out for 125 with all 5 bowlers claiming 2 wks each. S. Griffin (30no), A Thomas (34) and S Richards (32no) allowed G`ford to reach 126 for 2 |
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6th Sept |
Llay (H) |
Game off...the square resembles a paddling pool...let`s hope 3 points is enough! Unfortunately it was`nt! Carmel benefitted from playing on Sunday and then won 10-0 against a weakened Mochdre team. G`ford therefore missed promotion by just |