The twos team for this Saturday against Risinghurst II’s is;
Andrew Dodd
Andrew Johnson
Simon Arnold
Daniel Crouch
Jo Godsal
Marc Lewis
Phil Tristram
Rob Coles
David Quinn
Carl Chambers
Angus Gardiner-Morrison.
This is an away fixture at Risinghurst, OX3 8HZ. Grovelands Rd, Risinghurst.
Match fees are £10. Please be at the ground for 1.15pm.
If you need transport, please get in touch.
The Wolvercote 1st team entered their match with West Ilsley off the back of a narrow league defeat to Kilkenny and a conceded victory from Hook Norton. One sensed that anticipation was in the air – or was that just Simon Burns’ flatulence problem? Without captain Campion, Stuart Tofts stepped seamlessly into the skipper role, marshalling his troops with great assurance – truly the iron fist within the velvet glove(s).
However Tofts’ first contribution was to lose the toss and Ilsley elected to bat. Whilst strike bowler Burns has been in supreme form this season, his punctuality left something to be desired, arriving just as the first over was commencing! John Chrystal (2-33) stormed in, fired up as ever. Indeed JC seemed to be particularly hot under the collar on what was a balmy day. With one opening batsman persistently stepping away when people crossed behind the bowler’s arm, Chrystal quipped, “It’s a f*****g park!” You tell ‘em John!
The Ilsley openers started well but once removed the batting line up proved to be dodgier than Pablo’s chat up lines. Simon ‘the Bernabéu’ Burns was probably only at 75% fitness for the game but nonetheless managed to pick up a brace of wickets. Tim MacIntyre supported well with his big away swingers, but it was JVS who produced one of the moments of the match when a delivery hit the stumps with sufficient velocity as to send a bail over the boundary for six! Angus ‘Big Merv’ Stock bent his back as usual and picked up 1-11. The only batting resistance came from John Marston (41 n.o.) whose unconventional technique – holding the bat more like a sabre than a cricket bat – proved effective. The Wolvercote fielding was mixed – some excellent stops and catches (for example Brian George’s diving effort which resulted in a rib injury). However there were a number of dropped catches from Angus Gardiner-Morrison, Asif Amin and there may have been a missed chance (or two) by John ‘Teflon’ Beard.
A top class tea was laid on, as ever, by Margaret which included a wide array of cakes and cookies. Patrick was the surprise teatime guest.
The sound of the vuvuzela could be heard as Wolvercote’s ‘bafana bafana’ openers, Angus and Tim, took to the field. The pair made a solid start but were both bowled to unconventional strokes. JVS (19 runs) was his usual pugnacious self at the crease and was perhaps unlucky to be triggered leg before. WCC’s answer to Tamim Iqbal – Asif Amin – has been in encouraging form of late and this he continued with 31 runs.
On the sidelines Burns and resident cheerleader, Phil Tristram, cracked open the beers whilst JVS tucked into a bottle of vodka. The celebrations may have been somewhat premature but victory was not long in coming, secured by Gilham (24 n.o.) and Beard (11 n.o.) with more than 20 overs to spare. A fine performance lads – keep striving for the double!
Below is the team for Sundays Cup Semi vs Swinbrook. Game is home and a 2pm start. Please meet at 1:15 as per usual.Any problems then please let me know.
Asif Amin
Jon Campion
Angus Gardiner-Morrison
David Gilham
Rich Oliver
Andrew Pogorzelski
Tim McIntyre
Phil Tristram
Angus Stock
Stuart Tofts
Darren Campbell
Hi Everyone,
Hope all are well. Below is the team to play Marsh Gibbon on Saturday. Its a 2pm start and please meet at the ground at 1.15. If there are any problems with transport then please let me know and i’ll try to sort out lifts for people.
Campo
Asif
Chrystal
Gus 1
Gus 2
Brian
Gilly
Rich Oliver
Tim
Stuart Tofts
Crouch
Any problems with this then let me know. See you all Saturday.
The firsts team for Saturday is as follows. I have confirmed availability with most of you, but if there are any issues could you let me know as soon as possible.
Angus Stock
David Gilham
Jamie Van Santen
John Beard
John Chrystal
Brian George
Simon Burns
Tim MacIntyre
Stuart Tofts
Asif Amin
Angus Gardiner-Morrison
Please meet at Cutteslow for 1.15pm.
Saturday, 10th July. Away v Britwell Salome II. Please be at the ground for 1.15pm. Match fees £10.
David Quinn (Capt and Wk)
Marc Lewis
Dan Rawstorne
Rich Oliver
Luke Murgatroyd
Daniel Crouch
Jo Godsal
Andrew Pogorzelski
Darren Campbell
Andrew Dodd
Wayne Thomas
Team to play Oxenford II in the semi-final of the Centenary Cup. At home. Please be at Cutteslowe Park for 1.15pm. Match fees, £10.
David Quinn (Capt and Wk)
Marc Lewis
Joe Winkley
Rich Oliver
Wayne Thomas
Andrew Dodd
Graham Atkinson
Craig Houlistan
Simon Arnold
Paul Taylor
Carl Tipler.
Wolvercote 1st XI strolled into the semi-finals of the Steve Dixon Memorial Cup after beating 2009 Champions Cairns Fudge convincingly at Jordan Hill Sports Ground, North Oxford.
The day didn’t start well for Cairns Fudge (CF) as two of the players they selected were unable to play following an administration gaff meaning they would only play with 8 players. It got worse for them when stand in Wolvercote captain Jamie Van Santen won the toss and elected to bat first. Tim MacIntyre opened the batting with the skipper and signalled his attacking intention by hitting the first ball passed the bowler for four however Van Santen (0) was bowled with the last ball of the first over. This brought D.Gillham to the crease who steadied the ship along with MacIntyre until Gillham (12) was out LBW. Asif Amin was next in and looked comfortable against the bowling hitting a series of classy shots including a great hook shot for four. This partnership took the score above 100 before MacIntyre (49) was cleverly caught at fly slip. Amin continued to play his shots as he was joined at the crease by Angus Gardiner-Morrison who played a number of excellent cut shots. Gus 2 hit a huge six down the ground before being bowled for 34. Angus Stock (9) was the next man in and didn’t hang around long before being caught. Asif (60) completed his half century as the Wolvercote score approached 200 before he nicked one behind. Pog (2) was soon bowled and Simon Burns (12) was superbly caught in the deep by a CF fielder. The Wolvercote tailed briefly wagged with contributions by John Chrystal, Brian Gillham and Dave Henwood as Wolvercote posted a score of 223 runs in 40 overs.
After an excellent lunch provided by CF, Wolvercote took to field only needing to take 7 wickets but against a side who had scored over 300 runs the previous day. A fired up John Chrystal took the new ball with Simon Burns who both opened with excellent overs. Chrystal took the first CF wicket when Ragg (1) hit an aerial shot into the covers which was taken (eventually) by Jamie Van Santen. Later in the over another wicket fell when D.Gillham took a good catch to dismiss Milne (0). After some hostile bowling from Burns the CF batsmen looked to go after Chrystal but Race (5) only succeeded in finding Asif at Mid Off who took an excellent catch. Then Chrystal took a superb catch off his bowling to dismiss Small (0) as CF were left in ruins at 10-4. A mini revival was offered from Hanscombe (21) until he was well caught by Asif to give Chrystal a ’5-fer’. Next ball he bowled Hatfield (0) to get his sixth wicket (8-3-30-6) leaving the cup holders in disarray. Burns (8-3-10-1) was rewarded with the final wicket when he bowled Pinnington (6) leaving opener Clark (7*) at the other end. CF were bowled out for just 40 runs and Wolvercote did not concede a single extra during the 16 overs bowled.
An excellent all round performance by Wolvercote against a team in the top region of Division 5. The reward is to play Swinbrook at Cutteslowe ‘Sabina’ Park on the 18th July.
P.S – A long sleeved Slazenger cricket jumper was left at the ground after the match. It was picked up by Jamie so get in touch with him if it is yours.
Unfortunately Hook Norton has conceded the match as they only had 6 players. Please come down to cutteslowe to support the 2nds. Sorry about this!
