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Never have I witnessed such a legendary line up to recreate the famous FULL MONTY...,, No names to mention you know who you are, well done fellas, hope you all enjoyed yourselves...I had a blast, already lookin forward to the next one.....DJ Garse...

Many congratulations to Ben for his superb knock of 88 v. Hallam on Saturday, also a shout out for Ray Wright's excellent 83 in the same match at Castle Dyke.
Well done guys.

On Monday our U11 Blue squad travelled to Norton Oakes to play. All played really well in a convincing win but one performance in particular we felt deserved a mention is that of James Hall (Sparky!). He came on to bowl at the last pair and bowled his 2 overs taking three wickets for 6 runs including a hatrick.
His second over was a triple wicket maiden going . . . W W W
A great achievement at such a young age, and a great performance all round.
Well done James.

Issrar launches his pro career at Sheffield City Hall on Feb 20th.

So far i have been asked to get tickets for :
Dicko, Rooty x3, Stewie, Waif, Big T Miller, Rob Barlow x3, Graysie, Jonesy, Priesters, Me...so that's 14 of us.

I think it's about 6 fights, probably 4-5 rounds each. Tickets are £55 ringside, or £30 free seating, so i've gone for the £30 tickets.
Suggest, meet at 5.30 - 6.00pm in a pub near City Hall, then head in at about 7.00 - 7.30.

Think Izzy will be on early as it's his first fight, and it starts at 8.00pm.

Have a look at the link on Liam Cameron's site
http://www.liamcameron.co.uk/index.php/liam-cameron-news-stories/64-liam...

Should be a good night whatever happens. Anyone else want to go then let me know.
Cheers, Ed

I am not sure when or even if I agreed to Captain the Academy side for 2009! I am sure Ibbo and Hamps will maintain that I did indeed agree!

Having played and at times skippered the side in Division One the previous season I felt I knew enough to suggest that the role would be rewarding and challenging in equal measure.

The background to the season was relegation from Division One with just one victory, thanks to the carpet bowls skills of Goldberg in holding his nerve to run out the last Oughtibridge batsman. Our performance simply reflected a step too far too soon for the team in a very tough league. We did however continue to do things properly and to give 100%. The benefit of this was evident during the 2009 season.

I went in to the season safein the knowledge that the past was mine and the future belongs the lads who would come under my leadership for season 2009.

My strong view was that the side should consist of players capable of going on to first eleven cricket and hopefully beyond together with more senior players who had experienced cricket at that level and who could assist young players in their progress towards that goal.

I apologise if this did not meet with universal approval but not too strongly.

It also became apparent during the course of the season that perhaps the second eleven for a variety of reasons was not the best place for young cricketers to continue their path towards first eleven cricket. I therefore tried to shield as many players as possible from that experience, again controversially (what me?) but in my view for good reason.

I hoped at the outset that every young player who played for the club would give his all in terms of training and on match days and that each one of them would improve as a cricketer and learn from the Academy experience. I am satisfied that nearly every single player achieved this, which stands the club in good stead for the future.

One or two more senior players were adopted along the way as part of their rehabilitation and hopefully were all the better for the experience. No not you Priesters!

There were times when there was a distinct lack of more senior players and Simmo at 26 was next in time to myself, followed by the positively ageing 21 year old Tom Lister! We must ensure that Simmo has a better balance for 2010.

Thanks to all the parents who provided assistance with transport when the number of eligible drivers in the team fell as low at 2!

So, many highs, many frustrations, the usual internal conflict or two later how did we fare. Well despite relegation (which may be no bad thing for the club long term) I would say we achieved a considerable amount.

The players under the excellent guidance of Riaz trained hard in well structured practice sessions. They represented the club in keeping with the Collegiate tradition of hard but fair play and impressed many opponents, umpires etc along the way. This was probably best demonstrated in our cup run and in our ultimately unsuccessful final appearance. That day summed up what we are trying to achieve.

We also it must be noted won 7 league matches and were relegated by 1 point in a league containing a good number of first elevens. I think in so far as a side which is relegated can say this, we achieved an awful lot.

To all who sailed in her the Academy ship was a happy one I believe, an environment in which young players felt able to express themselves and to improve their cricket. This is in no small measure to the contributions made by the likes of Hamps, Mr Chairman Sir, Priesters, Simmo, Shaka and Lobber (apologies to those senior charges not named- you know who you are).

I wish my successor Simmo all the very best for season 2010 and look forward to working closely with him in my capacity as leader of the Stiffs. I also look forward to working with a good number of the 2009 Academy team on their journey to YL cricket. Josh and T have already had a taste of YL cricket and have both made promising starts. May there be many more!

The junior section of the club could not be healthier and is a credit to those volunteers who have given their time to developing young cricketers. In particular Julie Lister and Riaz. Apologies to the many others.

Here's to a succesful 2010 season whilst not forgetting many happy memories of the 2009 season.

Cheers

Jonesy

I have collated all my match reports (we are just a couple short Simmo),scorecards , player profiles and this summary and will be happy to add any photos to the account if anyone can assist.

I will be happy to provide copies of the finished but far from polished product should anyone be so obviously short of anything worthwhile to do.

News that will no doubt please everyone from Collegiate captain, the junior fast bowlers themselves and members such as Jonesy, Lobber, Angry and Sealy who have had to put their bodies under constant strain for the last how many years to compensate!

SCCC Annual Dinner Dance 2009

As no posts yet re the above, I thought I would shove my head above the parapet. Being a first timer I can only comment on what I found on this occasion, and that was a most enjoyable night.

Baldwin’s usually is a safe bet and this occasion was no exception. That said, the food was only part of the success story the speakers on the night were top form especially with last years exploits to discuss.

Saturday represents a sad occasion in our recent history as we bid farewell to one of our most successful players of recent times as well as a Treasurer and a top bloke.

My two year stint as First Eleven Captain has been described as the club's "Doldrum Years". However, I would like to think that one or two good things came to pass and the signing of "Wyles" was certainly one of the highlights for me.

I had heard of the name Wylie as a certain John Wylie, schoolteacher from Aigburth (couldn't bring myself to mention the L word) had during his stint as Manager of Lancashire Under 11s coached my younger brother.

Of good stock and used to playing on the County Ground at Aigburth. Where better therefore to make your Collegiate debut than Stocksbridge! Anyway he took 8 for 12 and Ian Howe advised me that it might be worth seeing if he fancied changing his mind and staying with us for the summer rather than just the University term.

You have much to answer for Howie!

Alex Moore and Matt Tyas were selected to play for a South Yorkshire U11 team against North Yorkshire following some good displays at the District winter nets.Both turned up smartly in their shirts and ties for the match at Beverley Cricket Club on Bank holiday Monday.

North Yorkshire batted first and and quickly started to knock the ball all round the ground. However Alex came on first change and soon restored some order with his usual accurate bowling and completed three good overs. Matt followed with three further good overs from the same end and the run rate started to tumble.

SCCC represented in the Lord’s Taverners Lord Cowdrey Cup 12th - 14th August 2008.

Two junior players Tom Hancock (skipper) and Jonny Udall (wkt keeper) were in the squad that nearly followed Sheffield’s example last year in winning the competition, this year they were beaten finalists. Sheffield who had won both games (Leeds and Bradford) to get into the final stages, then won all three of their play off group games but lost to London North in the 40 over final.

1. The match
2. My cricket kit as in whites shirt etc. (the stuff we wash!)
3. Someones cricket boots large size
4. Youth batting gloves and a box all in an Arsenal bag.

Unfortunately I was unable to find item 1, but did manage to retrieve items 2 & 3 from the ground. Was also informed about item 4 which was locked away in the "pavilion". Anyone recognising that they have lost these items contact me or Sheffield works direct.

The proposed tour to India later this year will be from the 22nd October to 8 November. This will be a few days before October half-term and a few days after, which hopefully enables a few more players to avail themselves. The maximum cost would be £400 excluding spending money.

We will play seven matches in total - two 2 day matches and five 50 over matches in five different cities and possibly a day-night 20/20 tournament. The tour will start in Mumbai and end in Goa.

The top pavilion has passed the inspection by the South Yorkshire League following a week-long restoration led by Julie Lister. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring this was a success. The following people deserve a special thanks - Bill Croft, Andy Leiper, Tom Lister and Andy Staley - as they worked tirelessly around the clock to ensure we were able to finish the project on time.

I hope that the teams and players using this facility appreciate the effort people put into cleaning and restoring the pavilion and do their best to keep it this way.

Many of us who played cricket with Paddy for many years at Collegiate will be very sad to hear of the early death from cancer of Jo, Paddy's wife. Jo was a great,and very knowledgable, cricket supporter and Wednesdayite to boot! Her funeral is likely to be in early January. May she rest in peace.