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On a cold and damp evening Whaley U13’s travelled to Dove Holes for a friendly fixture to replace the rain curtailed match of two weeks ago. As we arrived rain began to fall but fortunately is was just a short passing shower. The match was being hosted by Dove Holes due to the road closure to our own ground. We only hope it is passable by Friday, miracles do sometimes happen.
Ben littler was given the responsibility of captaining the side on the pitch and his first job was to pick a batting line up. With a little guidance from his non playing captain the task was completed and Ben and Dan Mulholland opened the batting. Whaley made a disastrous start to the game losing 2 wickets in the first over without scoring a run and a third wicket in the second over with the score only on 2. The lively opening bowlers on a damp wicket soon took their 4th scalp as Nick Schofield was bowled and the score was now 12 for 4 off 4 overs. Dan and Alex Cripps then had a good partnership and took the score to 37 before Alex was caught. Dan was then joined by Robert Weston who scored freely with some lovely shots to the boundary, and soon retired on 33. Meanwhile Dan was still batting very well at the other and was eventually dismissed for a fine 21 having held the Whaley innings together from the first over. Sam Butler scored a creditable 10 including a lofted 6 over cover. Alex Wood 8 not out and Adam Laybourne 1 not out saw the Whaley innings close on 109 for 7.
After a quick interval lightning struck twice. Ben Littler taking a wicket with the second ball of the 1st over and Nick Schofield with the first ball of his 1st over and Dove were 0 for 2, the same score as Whaley at this stage of the game. The Dove Holes recovery never came and with good tight bowling from all the Whaley players, Dove were in trouble with 7 for 6 after 10 overs, and at 10 for 8 a swift end looked on the cards but a spirited 16 not out from T.Green saw Dove Holes finish on 36 All Out following a quite magnificent catch by Adam Laybourne off the bowling of Ben Littler, at backward square leg. An energetic and positive fielding performance from the Whaley side was capped off by Henry Holden as he engineered a superb run out with a direct hit from 20 yards.
Nick Schofield finished with figures of 2 overs 2 wickets for 0 runs and Robert Weston with figures of 3 overs 2 wickets for 1 run (which was a wide)
A big thank you to Dove Holes and Geoff Moss in particular for hosting the game and the sight of a huge double rainbow.

At last a fine day for the U13’s to play a game of cricket, only the second game of the season due to a few wet Sundays. Buxworth came the short distance over the hill and batted first. Whaley started well and Ben Littler took 2 wickets in his first 2 overs, one of which was caught and bowled. Robert Weston opened from the other end and bowled a tidy line and length, without much reward. The Buxworth batsmen continued to take some risks with some adventurous shots which paid off in the end as they ended their innings on 111 for 5. Nick Schofield took a wicket off his bowling and ended 1 wicket for 11 runs of 4 overs. Dan Wood took the other wicket after a fine catch from Alex Minter. The 5th wicket came from a superb run out engineered by Matt Allison, who had a busy time in the field. He stopped a well struck on drive that would no doubt have raced for 4 runs and then returned the ball via the outstretched hand of Josh Marsh straight onto the stumps.(first team take note). The fielding was generally good on what was a fast out field where runs come quickly.
In reply Whaley got off to a great start taking 31 of the first 5 overs, but unfortunately Ben Littler and Alex Wood were out in quick succession. Robert Weston went on to top score with 25 and was caught off the bowling of Lomas. Henry Holden played the shot of the day with an exquisite cover drive for four. He went on to make 15 before taking an over enthusiastic 2nd run and was closely run out. 2 more run outs ensued, so you may well guess what the theme will be at training on Friday night. With the loss of key wickets at crucial times of the game Whaley didn’t quite get as close to the Buxworth total as we should and the innings closed on 79 all out.
Thanks to Craig Prior who as 12th man scored superbly.
It was still good to get a game under our belts, and a friendly has been arranged this Thursday to replace one of the rained off games. Hopefully some more friendly games can be arranged over the next few weeks.

Sunday 18th May 2008 Chapel, Home

A fine Sunday morning with blue skies, sunshine and the smell of bacon drifting across the ground greeted the players to New Horwich Park.
With the ground looking in first class condition Chapel took first knock and with some fine bowling from the Whaley openers, Ben Littler and Robert Weston, Chapel found themselves in some trouble at 20 for 3 after the first six overs. Whaley looked sharp in the field, with plenty of encouragement and support for the bowlers from all the fielders.
Whaley continued to bowl well and runs proved hard to come by for the batsmen. Alex wood took a smart catch behind the wicket from the bowling of Nick Schofield and a run out brought about the demise of another chapel batsman. J. Berry was carried from the pitch retired hurt, after hurting his leg going for a quick single. The Chapel innings closed on 69 for 5 following a good all round team performance in the field, with everyone playing an important part.
Ben Littler and Robert Weston then opened the batting and got off to a steady start before Robert was dismissed for 5. Alex wood soon followed LBW for 2. Henry Holden and Ben Littler then had a good partnership with some smart running between the wicket, before Ben had to retire on 31 not out. Nick Schofield was soon out and Dan Mulholland and Henry Holden then took the scores level, when Henry was out. Josh Marsh and Dan Mulholland then saw the team home with a bye.
Thanks must also go to Steven Weston who scored the first half of the game and then fielded for Chapel in place of the injured J. Berry. His scoring duties were completed by Charlie Kitchen. (Thanks Boys)
Well done to the boys for putting all the hard work in the winter and the last few weeks into practice, with a well deserved win.

Sunday 4th May 2008 Buxton, Away.

We gathered in a rain sodden Jodrell car park, with the eager anticipation that the rain may role back and reveal a nice sunny warm day. The short drive over long hill revealed that the rain had set in for the morning at least, and the wet pitch in Buxton was not playable. The disappointed troops returned home to fight another day. Thank you again to the boys and girls whom attended. We will look forward to playing this game later in the season.