The scenario heading into last weekend couldn’t have been scripted any better.
We were 3 points clear - winner takes all in a MAMMOTH top-of-the-table clash.
However, the rain had other ideas. A complete washout for both our 1st and 2nd XI matches.
Did that dampen our spirits? What do you think? Of course, you’d rather win it on the pitch but the beer (and fizzy pop for Qas) still tasted just as sweet long into the night.
🏆 LANCASHIRE LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS 🏆
Or should we say back-to-back champions? Or should we mention 3 league titles in 4 years?
Incredible effort by Burty and his band of merry men (very merry men after an early start on the gas on Sunday afternoon).
What a team. And what a season. To be lifting that trophy at the end of it all, we’re all very, very proud of the lads.
Big shout out to the 2nd XI too who were presented with their league trophy in the rain on Sunday too. 3 trophies in 3 seasons. With a massively inexperienced side, this season has been a great achievement. The youth have done us proud - and olde faithful, Brunty, of course.
What a season for the club - and there’s still one week of action. Let’s jump into what’s on at the club this week…
TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
Closed.
WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
Lancashire U13s school action | 9.30am opening.
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
6.30pm opening.
Our 3rd XI will be prepping in the nets for their season-ending double header this weekend.
Upstairs in the bar, Thursday nights don’t change now the season is all but over - snooker and darts.
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
7pm opening.
No Friday night cricket fix on the Turf.
International T20 action on the box though - England vs Australia.
Thankfully, the international break is over - Hull vs Sheffield United from 8pm.
And if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, POB and the gang will likely be down for Friday night club.
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
3rd XI vs Ramsbottom | 12pm opening.
The first game of a BIG weekend for our 3rd XI. Play starts at 12.30pm.
HUGE game for our neighbours. The Clarets travel to Leeds in the 12.30pm kick-off. We’ll have it on in the bar, followed by the rest of the day’s football too.
As Blakey would constantly remind us, “It’s a cricket club!” With that in mind, we’ll also be keeping a close eye on the T20 Finals Day from Edgbaston.
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
LADIES vs Rishton & 3rd XI vs Rochdale | 9am opening.
Rounding off the season in style with 2 games for your final cricketing Sunday of the summer. What summer?
Our LADIES get us underway at 9am vs Rishton. Followed by our 3rd XI who host Rochdale from 12.30pm. Good luck to both teams - let’s end the season with a couple of wins!
The North London derby gets underway at 2pm. Plus, the third IT20 between England and Australia. Plenty to keep you entertained.
MonDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
CLOSED. Too busy crying that the season is over.
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