Six and out!
A scratch six skippered by The Sherwinator looked down and out after batting first against holders Bishopston in the annual Shire Sixes cup tournament on Tuesday.
Rich Williams was the only batsman at ease as wickets fell without runs being scored, to leave F& P having to defend just 29 in their 5 overs.
But the bowlers came up trumps with Matt Hildrew, Rich Williams, Sid Mistry and Charlie Walker astonishingly restricting Bishopston's scoring to take the match to the last over, when despite Dave Sherwin's best efforts the holders could not be held.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Timsbury triumph in last over nailbiter
In a match of fluctuating fortunes Timsbury just emerged victorious in this National Village 2nd round cup classic.
Electing to bat first the visitors lost wickets at regular intervals. Opener Pippett went well for 45 but only late order resistance from Passingham 49 and Brinksworth 30* ensured a respectable score was reached. George Humphreys 2/25, Ed Humphreys 2/34, Paul Nice 2/35 and Charlie Walker 2/46 all bowled well and were backed up by good fielding and catching.
In reply, following a brisk opening stand between Charlie Walker and Simon Bachelor, the Timsbury bowlers found their lengths and scoring became ever more difficult. Left arm spin and swing began to turn the match in Timsbury's favour as the F&P batsmen attempted to force the pace. Wickets fell at regular intervals with none of batsmen 2 to 5 adding the weight of runs needed.
When Simon Bachelor was out for a hard working 65, F&P were in trouble. Batsmen 6 and 7 were under pressure to hit boundaries but tight bowling kept them under the cosh.
50 were required from the last 5 overs when part time number 8 Mark Walker came to the crease for his first bat of the season. After smashing 29 runs from 10 balls (incl 4x6s) the match had been swung back in F&P's favour.
Just 7 runs were now needed from 7 balls.
Alas the next ball hit Mark's bat 1/8 inch too high and instead of the intended 6 into the next field the ball went into orbit and was well caught by a very relieved bowler.
Paul Nice came in and skied a single.
6 needed from 5 balls. Surely Failand were there!
George Humphreys gave it the long handle and it looked that he had hit the winning 6. But there was despair for Failand as a top quality catch was taken on the boundary, sending the visiting supporters into raptures.
Even then, 6 from 4 balls was not impossible and Paul Nice again set his sights on the far field. But it was not to be. Paul perished and Mark Day was left last man standing.
So for the third time in recent years F&P had been narrowly beaten by Timsbury at this stage of the cup.
Maybe next year!
Full scorecard at 1st XI v Timsbury (home) (National Village) 18th May 2008
In a match of fluctuating fortunes Timsbury just emerged victorious in this National Village 2nd round cup classic.
Electing to bat first the visitors lost wickets at regular intervals. Opener Pippett went well for 45 but only late order resistance from Passingham 49 and Brinksworth 30* ensured a respectable score was reached. George Humphreys 2/25, Ed Humphreys 2/34, Paul Nice 2/35 and Charlie Walker 2/46 all bowled well and were backed up by good fielding and catching.
In reply, following a brisk opening stand between Charlie Walker and Simon Bachelor, the Timsbury bowlers found their lengths and scoring became ever more difficult. Left arm spin and swing began to turn the match in Timsbury's favour as the F&P batsmen attempted to force the pace. Wickets fell at regular intervals with none of batsmen 2 to 5 adding the weight of runs needed.
When Simon Bachelor was out for a hard working 65, F&P were in trouble. Batsmen 6 and 7 were under pressure to hit boundaries but tight bowling kept them under the cosh.
50 were required from the last 5 overs when part time number 8 Mark Walker came to the crease for his first bat of the season. After smashing 29 runs from 10 balls (incl 4x6s) the match had been swung back in F&P's favour.
Just 7 runs were now needed from 7 balls.
Alas the next ball hit Mark's bat 1/8 inch too high and instead of the intended 6 into the next field the ball went into orbit and was well caught by a very relieved bowler.
Paul Nice came in and skied a single.
6 needed from 5 balls. Surely Failand were there!
George Humphreys gave it the long handle and it looked that he had hit the winning 6. But there was despair for Failand as a top quality catch was taken on the boundary, sending the visiting supporters into raptures.
Even then, 6 from 4 balls was not impossible and Paul Nice again set his sights on the far field. But it was not to be. Paul perished and Mark Day was left last man standing.
So for the third time in recent years F&P had been narrowly beaten by Timsbury at this stage of the cup.
Maybe next year!
Full scorecard at 1st XI v Timsbury (home) (National Village) 18th May 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Bashed by Bitton
It was out of the Bristol & District evening knockout cup at the first hurdle as a scatch F & P team went down heavily at home on Wednesday.
[report hopefully from someone who played]
Scorecard is at 1st XI v Bitton (B & D Cup) 14th May 2008 .
But not the end of the world as we go into the Plate Competition for 1st Round Losers and live to fight another day.
Come on, you losers!
It was out of the Bristol & District evening knockout cup at the first hurdle as a scatch F & P team went down heavily at home on Wednesday.
[report hopefully from someone who played]
Scorecard is at 1st XI v Bitton (B & D Cup) 14th May 2008 .
But not the end of the world as we go into the Plate Competition for 1st Round Losers and live to fight another day.
Come on, you losers!
Friday, May 09, 2008
Walker the star with a century
Failand & Portbury are through to the NPower National Village Knock-out Cup third round after 15-year old Charlie Walker hit his maiden century in their five-wicket win over Ashbrittle, Stawley & Clayhanger.
After being put into bat, the visitors struggled early on against the accuracy of the Failand attack. Only some late-order hitting ensured that a respectable 165-8 was reached. George Humphreys was the pick of the attack and finished with 3-28.
Failand were in real trouble at 15-3 when Walker came to the crease. Good support was provided by Jeff Astle (9), Dave Sherwin (21) and Ed Humphreys (21*). With the run rate creeping up to 8 an over with 5 overs to go, Walker dispatched 20 off 6 balls with some magnificent strokes. E. Humphreys hit the winning runs in the penultimate over, with Walker carrying his bat for 103*, including 13 fours and 3 sixes.
Full scorecard at 1st XI v Ashbrittle (home) (National Village) 4th May 2008
Failand now face 2006 finalists Timsbury in the next round.
Failand & Portbury are through to the NPower National Village Knock-out Cup third round after 15-year old Charlie Walker hit his maiden century in their five-wicket win over Ashbrittle, Stawley & Clayhanger.
After being put into bat, the visitors struggled early on against the accuracy of the Failand attack. Only some late-order hitting ensured that a respectable 165-8 was reached. George Humphreys was the pick of the attack and finished with 3-28.
Failand were in real trouble at 15-3 when Walker came to the crease. Good support was provided by Jeff Astle (9), Dave Sherwin (21) and Ed Humphreys (21*). With the run rate creeping up to 8 an over with 5 overs to go, Walker dispatched 20 off 6 balls with some magnificent strokes. E. Humphreys hit the winning runs in the penultimate over, with Walker carrying his bat for 103*, including 13 fours and 3 sixes.
Full scorecard at 1st XI v Ashbrittle (home) (National Village) 4th May 2008
Failand now face 2006 finalists Timsbury in the next round.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
AND IT'S OUT OF THE B & D CUP AS WELL
Thursday evening saw the end of this year's B & D hopes as the twice washed out first round fixture eventually got to be played at Long Ashton.
Full scorecard at: http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10253127
Thursday evening saw the end of this year's B & D hopes as the twice washed out first round fixture eventually got to be played at Long Ashton.
Full scorecard at: http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10253127
OUT OF THE NATIONAL VILLAGE AT TIMSBURY
A weakened side went down to Timsbury (A) after the home date had been washed out - not an unexpected result against a team 3 leagues higher.
Full scorecard is at: http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10246151
A weakened side went down to Timsbury (A) after the home date had been washed out - not an unexpected result against a team 3 leagues higher.
Full scorecard is at: http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10246151
Saturday, May 13, 2006
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Thursday, June 30, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
CHEW MAGNA ON WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 29th June will see F & P take on Chew Magna at home in the second round of the Somerset 20 Over Cup at 6.00 pm. Be there for fireworks!
Our opponents lost in the first round against Temple Cloud but were then awarded the match as the winners were found to have fielded an ineligible player.
Bring your rule book with you!
Bar open and barbeque running throughout.
Wednesday 29th June will see F & P take on Chew Magna at home in the second round of the Somerset 20 Over Cup at 6.00 pm. Be there for fireworks!
Our opponents lost in the first round against Temple Cloud but were then awarded the match as the winners were found to have fielded an ineligible player.
Bring your rule book with you!
Bar open and barbeque running throughout.
Friday, June 24, 2005
CLEVEDON HAMMERED
F & P marched on into the last 8 of the Bristol & District Cup, administering a comprehensive hammering to Clevedon (3 leagues higher) as the visitors' season went from bad to worse.
Clevedon batted first at Horse Race Lane on a belter but some outstanding ground fielding and catching, with all the bowlers doing their bit, kept the visitors under control until the last couple of overs, when the score accelerated to finish on 171 for 8 from the allotted 20 overs. Tony Lippe, Hugo Hanchet and Nadeem Ahmed were all among the wickets.
F & P in reply lost Andrew Trineman early but John Bachelor 104* and Ed Humphreys 56* powered on with a stand of 146* to win in just the 18th over.
Quarter final opponents are Knowle at home - bring 'em on!
F & P marched on into the last 8 of the Bristol & District Cup, administering a comprehensive hammering to Clevedon (3 leagues higher) as the visitors' season went from bad to worse.
Clevedon batted first at Horse Race Lane on a belter but some outstanding ground fielding and catching, with all the bowlers doing their bit, kept the visitors under control until the last couple of overs, when the score accelerated to finish on 171 for 8 from the allotted 20 overs. Tony Lippe, Hugo Hanchet and Nadeem Ahmed were all among the wickets.
F & P in reply lost Andrew Trineman early but John Bachelor 104* and Ed Humphreys 56* powered on with a stand of 146* to win in just the 18th over.
Quarter final opponents are Knowle at home - bring 'em on!
Monday, June 13, 2005
NARROW CUP DEFEAT AT TIMSBURY
[report due here]
For full scorecard go to http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10119999
[report due here]
For full scorecard go to http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10119999
Friday, June 10, 2005
BISHOPSTON LASHED IN BRISTOL & DISTRICT CUP
No quarter was given to the visitors (who play in the league above) in this second round cup match at Horse Race Lane. Batting first Bishopston could only achieve a low score as they were swept away by Fiery Lippe and the spin of Humungous Hanchet, with Ijaz administering 2 stumpings to the hapless batsmen.
Prime-form F & P openers John Bachelor and skipper Andy Trineman blasted off the required runs without loss. Scores:
Bishopston - 129 all out from 19.5 overs (H Hanchet 5-24, T Lippe & Nadeem 2 wkts each)
F & P - 132 - 0 from 15 overs (J Bachelor 71*, A Trineman 44*)
F & P march on to the next round by 10 wickets.
No quarter was given to the visitors (who play in the league above) in this second round cup match at Horse Race Lane. Batting first Bishopston could only achieve a low score as they were swept away by Fiery Lippe and the spin of Humungous Hanchet, with Ijaz administering 2 stumpings to the hapless batsmen.
Prime-form F & P openers John Bachelor and skipper Andy Trineman blasted off the required runs without loss. Scores:
Bishopston - 129 all out from 19.5 overs (H Hanchet 5-24, T Lippe & Nadeem 2 wkts each)
F & P - 132 - 0 from 15 overs (J Bachelor 71*, A Trineman 44*)
F & P march on to the next round by 10 wickets.
Somerset cup: Whitchurch Whipping
F & P cruised past Whitchurch in the second round clash (away) to forge on in this competition under midweek Skipper Andy Trineman. Scores:
Whitchurch - 26 all out (Tony Lippe 4 wkts, Paul Nice 3 wkts)
F & P 27-3
Failand won by 7 wickets.
Next round opponents on Wednesday 15th June are Frampton Cotterell or Temple Cloud at home.
F & P cruised past Whitchurch in the second round clash (away) to forge on in this competition under midweek Skipper Andy Trineman. Scores:
Whitchurch - 26 all out (Tony Lippe 4 wkts, Paul Nice 3 wkts)
F & P 27-3
Failand won by 7 wickets.
Next round opponents on Wednesday 15th June are Frampton Cotterell or Temple Cloud at home.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
F & P MARCH UP THE HILL!
The Second Round of the National Village competition proved just as much a fiasco as the First Round. Agian there was no game as Uphill Castle were removed from the tournament by the organisers on the ground that Uphill is not in reality a proper village or they field 4 teams on a Saturday or they pay one of their players, depending on which version of events turns out to be right.
So another blank Sunday for the F & P players who are champing at the bit to actually play. The consolation is that we are still in the competition but next year it must make sense to review whether or not entry is worthwhile.
The Second Round of the National Village competition proved just as much a fiasco as the First Round. Agian there was no game as Uphill Castle were removed from the tournament by the organisers on the ground that Uphill is not in reality a proper village or they field 4 teams on a Saturday or they pay one of their players, depending on which version of events turns out to be right.
So another blank Sunday for the F & P players who are champing at the bit to actually play. The consolation is that we are still in the competition but next year it must make sense to review whether or not entry is worthwhile.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
BRISTOL & DISTRICT CUP RESULT
Alveston were Blasted out of the Cup (first round) at Horse Race Lane on 11th May as simply as ABC. Nadeem's 4-27 backed up by Tony Lippe 2-18 ensured that the visitors could only reach 109 all out in their 20 overs.
F & P overhauled the target for the loss of a single wicket in the 13th over led by a 57* by Simon Bachelor, backed up by Andrew Trineman 25 and Henry Humphreys 15*.
Alveston were Blasted out of the Cup (first round) at Horse Race Lane on 11th May as simply as ABC. Nadeem's 4-27 backed up by Tony Lippe 2-18 ensured that the visitors could only reach 109 all out in their 20 overs.
F & P overhauled the target for the loss of a single wicket in the 13th over led by a 57* by Simon Bachelor, backed up by Andrew Trineman 25 and Henry Humphreys 15*.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
EVENING GAMES RESULTS SO FAR:
April 20th, F & P CC v Alan Mullally Appreciation XI
F&P 179 - 3, 16 overs (A Trineman 100, J Bachelor 64). Alan Mullally XI 135 - 8, 16 overs (P Nice 4-21, inc hat trick). Failand & Portbury won by 44 runs.
May 4th, F & P CC v Bristol Indians
Bristol Indians 96 - 8, 18 overs (Paul Duffy 4-26). F&P 97 - 3, 15.4 overs (Ed Humphreys 54 not out). Failand & Portbury won by 7 wickets.
April 20th, F & P CC v Alan Mullally Appreciation XI
F&P 179 - 3, 16 overs (A Trineman 100, J Bachelor 64). Alan Mullally XI 135 - 8, 16 overs (P Nice 4-21, inc hat trick). Failand & Portbury won by 44 runs.
May 4th, F & P CC v Bristol Indians
Bristol Indians 96 - 8, 18 overs (Paul Duffy 4-26). F&P 97 - 3, 15.4 overs (Ed Humphreys 54 not out). Failand & Portbury won by 7 wickets.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
NATIONAL VILLAGE KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION 2005
The draw sees our 1st XI taking on Brompton Ralph CC at home on Sunday 8th May 2005.
Hold yourself in readiness for the battle*.
If we can get through to the 2nd round, Uphill Castle or Hinton Blewett (A) is the enticing prospect.
Keep your eye on this page for news of the 2005 draws in the Bristol & District Knock-Out Cup and the Somerset Knock-Out Cup, both 20 over competitions played on Wednesday evenings**.
* And that's just the battle for selection! Cheesewire
** Surely not at the same time? Cheesewire
Straightjacket 28th December 2004
The draw sees our 1st XI taking on Brompton Ralph CC at home on Sunday 8th May 2005.
Hold yourself in readiness for the battle*.
If we can get through to the 2nd round, Uphill Castle or Hinton Blewett (A) is the enticing prospect.
Keep your eye on this page for news of the 2005 draws in the Bristol & District Knock-Out Cup and the Somerset Knock-Out Cup, both 20 over competitions played on Wednesday evenings**.
* And that's just the battle for selection! Cheesewire
** Surely not at the same time? Cheesewire
Straightjacket 28th December 2004
Friday, May 02, 2003
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
MIDWEEK AND CUP GAMES
We play touring sides and local opposition in midweek afternoon 40 over matches usually in June and July. These are skippered on a match by match basis by a senior committee member. If you would like to play in these, keep an eye on the fixture list and call or email a selector in good time to notify availability.
The club also plays evening 20 over fixtures against both local itinerant clubs and in the Bristol & District Cup and in the Somerset Cup. If you are available for evening games, call or email a selector.
We play touring sides and local opposition in midweek afternoon 40 over matches usually in June and July. These are skippered on a match by match basis by a senior committee member. If you would like to play in these, keep an eye on the fixture list and call or email a selector in good time to notify availability.
The club also plays evening 20 over fixtures against both local itinerant clubs and in the Bristol & District Cup and in the Somerset Cup. If you are available for evening games, call or email a selector.
Friday, April 18, 2003
New safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players
The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued new safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players. It is recommended that a helmet is worn by young players when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice. A young player should not be allowed to bat or to stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket without a helmet against a hard ball except with written parental consent. Coaches, teachers, managers and umpires should always ensure that a young player wears a helmet if this written parental consent has not been received. Players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting against a hard ball, together with pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector (box). There is a British Standard (BS7928:1998) for cricket helmets and it is in the best interests of players to ensure that their helmet confirms to this standard.
The ECB is recommending that this guidance is followed by all players up to the age of 18. It applies to young players in adult cricket as well as to all junior cricket played with a hard cricket ball.
The ECB is requesting that the new guidance is communicated to the parents or guardians of all young players through clubs and schools, and that parental consent is always obtained before young players are allowed to bat or stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard ball without wearing a helmet.
ECB Cricket Department
February 2003
The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued new safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players. It is recommended that a helmet is worn by young players when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice. A young player should not be allowed to bat or to stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket without a helmet against a hard ball except with written parental consent. Coaches, teachers, managers and umpires should always ensure that a young player wears a helmet if this written parental consent has not been received. Players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting against a hard ball, together with pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector (box). There is a British Standard (BS7928:1998) for cricket helmets and it is in the best interests of players to ensure that their helmet confirms to this standard.
The ECB is recommending that this guidance is followed by all players up to the age of 18. It applies to young players in adult cricket as well as to all junior cricket played with a hard cricket ball.
The ECB is requesting that the new guidance is communicated to the parents or guardians of all young players through clubs and schools, and that parental consent is always obtained before young players are allowed to bat or stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard ball without wearing a helmet.
ECB Cricket Department
February 2003
Thursday, April 17, 2003
PERSONAL CONDUCT: RULE 21
21. As members of a "family" club in which both ladies and children participate actively, and as members of a cricket club with a very long tradition it is expected that behaviour off the field shall be courteous, supportive and moderate, and that behaviour and turn out on the field shall be:
(a) subject to the Captain's leadership;
(b) in the best interests of cricket as a sporting game.
21. As members of a "family" club in which both ladies and children participate actively, and as members of a cricket club with a very long tradition it is expected that behaviour off the field shall be courteous, supportive and moderate, and that behaviour and turn out on the field shall be:
(a) subject to the Captain's leadership;
(b) in the best interests of cricket as a sporting game.
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