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Dicky Bolton has won the league batting averages, with an excellent average of 62. Chris Wilkinson made it a double by winning the league bowling averages with a miserly average of 9.87. Congratulations go to both players. These awards highlight the excellent season for the second XI, finishing as runners up and gaining promotion.
The first XI settled for a point after a rain affected game. TheY finished the season a disappointing fifth in the league after coming third last year and having aspirations of promotion. The second XI finished off an excellent season, comfortably beating Menston and at the same time securing promotion to division A. See RESULTS for details..................
The first XI beat Illingworth but the seconds slipped up with a losing draw. See RESULTS for details.................
The first team lost to Collingham but the seconds maintained their challenge for promotion with a victory. See RESULTS for details..........
The sun shone brightly upon the Arthington Lane ground for this last ever annual Village match. The lunchtime BBQ was well supported by current and former players, members and committee members alike . Founder Members of Pool Mills C.C were represented by Freddie Midgeley and Bert Whitehead. Michael Whiteley represented his late father C.W. ‘Bill’ Whiteley, the original donator of the trophy some 47 years ago. Many former players were in attendance which added to the nostalgia of the day. John Metcalfe, Keith Thompson, Nick Thompson, Brian Martin, Mick Kelly, Mick Skillbeck, Jack Cawood, Barry Kendall, Bob Amos, Paul Huby, Alan Stead, Geoff Bielby, Gordon Wood, Mick Cryer, Geoff Perkins, John Holdsworth, Ron Hannam, Tracey Mahoney, John Mahoney to name but a few. The game inevitably brought up many family links to former players. One such figure being the late Ken Wilkinson, who did so much to promote sport in the Village and help create the Mill Club. His son Keith and grandsons, Jamie, Chris and David were all on the field of play, whilst other sons Steve and Peter watched from the boundary edge. Richard Wilkinson and sons Mark and Paul provided the Mill team with 6 Wilkinson’s in total! Opening the bowling for the Village was 15 year old Ben Hewitt, grandson of the late Brian Huby. Pool Mills won the toss and elected to bat. Conditions were still extremely wet and the game was only possible by playing on an old League wicket. The Mill made 111 all out with Clive Baldwin making 22. John Borneman (3-24) and Ben Hewitt (2-13) being the pick of the bowlers. Pool replied with opening stand of 50 with Chris Tweedie batting well for 26. A middle order crisis was avoided by John Borneman (19) and Martin Towers (14*). With 2 overs to go Richard Wilkinson returned to the attack and a sense of a unique Village occasion coming to an end was evident. Pool managed to secure victory with 4 wickets still intact. For the record the last ever run in this wonderful Competition was scored by Pool President Martin Towers and the last ever ball was delivered by Richard Wilkinson. Michael Whiteley presented his late fathers’ trophy to Pool Skipper Clive Singleton. Both Clive and the Mill skipper Keith Wilkinson expressed to the crowd what a great day it had been for the Village itself but also sadness for the demise of the Mill Club. The now overgrown state of the former Cricket field would break the heart of any cricket follower. Bill Whiteley’s wonderful foresight has given the Village many happy memories and friendships that remain to this very day. What a great shame that it has all had to come to an end………….or has it??
The second team have not played for the past two weeks due to rain. The first XI beat Silsden thanks to excellent bowling by Steve Wood, but had to settle for a losing draw against Knaresborough. See RESULTS for details.
Sunday 22nd August will see a unique Village event take place for the very last time. Many of you over the years will have taken part in the keenly fought Pool Village versus Pool Mills fixture. The cup began in 1957 and was the brain child of William Whiteley for 'annual competition in friendly rivalry'. The Village has always taken great pride in the fact that it fielded four teams every Saturday throughout the Summer. Former Mill players are to re-unite for one last game and we hope to encourage as many former players from both Clubs to be present on the day. To mark the occasion we will be holding a Club B.B.Q and get together from 12.30pm onwards and we would be very pleased to see you. We intend to hold the event on the lawns and Club patio areas, the P.S.S.C bar will cater for the thirsty! All of our match day sponsors will be invited to the B.B.Q. also by way of a thank you for their valued support. This will be the end of a Village sporting era and a great chance to reminisce I am sure you will agree? Please pass on details to other former players; we will also advertise the event in the local press and on our web-site. Please make every effort to attend and we look forward to seeing you and your families at the B.B.Q.
Both teams suffered heavy defeats on Saturday. See results for details.
Saturday 7th August 2004. Match Sponsored my M Dennsion. 1st XI versus Tong Park (home): D Murphy, P Dibb, J Borneman, D Singleton, M McEneaney, R Henry, R Carlton. P Ashwell, M Naylor, P Wilkinson, C Baldwin. 2nd XI versus Harden (away): J Wood, R Bolton, G Bell, J Davey, W Haines, S Wood, C Singleton, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, A Collett, D Brogan.
Both teams were victorious on Saturday. See RESULTS for details.
Saturday 31st July 2004. 1st XI versus Ilkley (away): D Murphy, P Dibb, J Borneman, D Singleton, M McEneaney, S Wood, R Henry, P Wilkinson, P Ashwell, M Naylor, R Bolton. 2nd XI versus Ilkley (home): I Keddle, J Wood, J Davey, T Mahoney, W Haines, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, A Collett, D Brogan, G Bell, I Dixon.
The first XI gained 4 points from a winning draw and the seconds won after defending a low score.
Saturday 24th July 2004. Match Sponsor PSSC. 1st XI versus Calverley (home): D Murphy, P Dibb, J Borneman, R Henry, M McEneaney, N Dibb, G Bell, P Wilkinson, P Ashwell, R Bolton, M Naylor. 2nd XI versus Calverley (away): J Wood, J Davey, S Wood, D Singleton, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, A Collett, D Brogan, B Hewitt, Si Wood, I Dixon.
The first XI lost to Steeton in a close, rain affected game. The second XI did not even start due to the weather.
Saturday 17th July 2004. Match Sponsor, Tony Woods Butchers, Otley Road, Guiseley. 1st XI versus Steeton (Away): D Murphy, R Bolton, P Dibb, R Henry, C Tweedie, P Wilkinson, M Naylor, D Brogan, J Borneman, P Ashwell, R Carlton. 2nd XI versus Steeton (Home): I Keddle, J Wood, D Singleton, C Singleton, A Collett, Steve Wood, Simon Wood, Gary Bell, A Collett, B Hewitt, M Towers.
The first XI had a welcome victory against Skipton. The second XI were well beaten by Addingham.
Saturday 10th July 2004. 1st XI versus Skipton (Home): D Murphy, P Dibb, R Carlton, P Ashwell, J Borneman, C Tweedie, R Henry, M McEneaney, D Brogan, P Wilkinson, R Bolton. 2nd XI versus Addingham (Away): I Keddle, J Wood, J Davey, D Singleton, M Naylor, S Wood, A Collett, G Bell, C Wilkinson, A Dickson, I Dixon.
The first eleven were unluck to tie their match. The second XI had a confortable win against ten man Thackley.
Saturday 3rd July 2004, Match Sponsors Ju and Julie. 1st XI versus Thackley away: D Murphy, P Dibb, C Baldwin, R Carlton, P Ashwell, J Borneman, M Naylor, C Tweedie, R Henry, M McEneaney, N Dibb. 2nd XI versus Thackley home: I Keddle, J Wood, J Davey, D Singleton, C Singleton, R Bolton, S Wood, W Haines, C Wilkinson, G Bell, A Collett.
The second XI did not play for the second week running due to inclement weather. The first XI however managed to squeeze in a thirty over a side game but were thrashed by top of the table Burley. See RESULTS for details.............
Saturday 26th June 2004. 1st XI versus Burley away- D Murphy, R Carlton, C Baldwin, R Henry, M McEneaney, D Singleton, P Ashwell, M Naylor, N Dibb, J Borneman, S Wood. 2nd XI versus Menston (home)- J Wood, J Davey, C Wilkinson, C Tweedie, R Bolton, W Haines, C Singleton, A Collett, D Brogan, I Dixon, N Cryer.
The first XI won only their third game of the season whereas the second team had to settle for a point. See RESULTS for details....................
Saturday 19th June 2004 1st XI versus Illingworth (home)- D Murphy, P Dibb, R Carlton, J Borneman, C Baldwin, M McEneaney, P Ashwell, P Wilkinson, D Singleton, M Naylor, R Henry. 2nd XI versus Illingworth (away)- I Dixon, J Davey, R Bolton, J Wood, S Wood, D Brogan, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, A Collett, N Dibb, B Hewitt.
The first XI were thrashed by Collingham whereas the second XI had an unbelievable win. See RESULTS for details.........
Saturday 12th June 2004. 1st XI versus Collingham away: D Murphy, P Dibb, R Carlton, J Borneman, C Baldwin, M McEneaney, P Ashwell, P Wilkinson, D Singleton, D Brogan, R Henry. 2nd XI versus Collingham home: I Keddle, J Wood, J Davey, S Wood, R Bolton, G Bell, C Singleton, W Haines, B Robertson, A Collett, I Dixon.
The first XI finally found some form, gaining a winning draw against Knaresborough. The second XI disappointingly lost to Colton. See RESULTS for details..............
Saturday 5th June 2004, sponsored by PC & Co. Pool CC 1st XI versus Knaresborough away. Meet at 12.30. D Murphy, P Dibb, R Carlton, J Borneman, C Baldwin, M McEneaney, W Haines, P Ashwell, P Wilkinson, C Wilkinson, M Naylor. Pool CC 2nd XI versus Colton home. Meet at 1pm. J Wood, J Davey, G Bell, R Bolton, S Wood, D Singleton, C Tweedie, A Collett, M Towers, D brogan, B Hewitt.
The double header this weekend saw the first team easily lose both games whereas the second team won one and lost the other. See RESULTS for details...........
Saturday 29th May 2004, sponsored by Jim & Alison Richardson. Pool 1st XI versus Tong Park (away). Meet at 12:30pm: D Murphy, P Dibb, D Singleton, S Wood, M McEneaney, R Henry, P Henry, P Ashwell, P Wilkinson, J Borneman, C Wilkinson. On Monday 31st May v Silsden at home (1pm meet), C Tweedie and R Carlton replace S Wood and P Ashwell. Pool 2nd XI versus Harden (home). Meet at 1pm. I Keddle, J Davey, R Bolton, J Wood, G Bell, C Tweedie, A Collett, S Wood, D Brogan, W Haines, N Dibb. On Monday 31st May v Bardsey away (12:45pm meet), M Towers and M Naylor replace N Dibb and C Tweedie. Mondays match sponsored by The Half Moon Inn, Pool in Wharfedale.
The first XI again got two points, this time from a losing draw against Ilkley. The Pool bowlers struggled to contain the Ilkley batsmen, only Paul Ashwell doing anything with the ball (3-40). Phil Dibb made 40, with Paul and Richard Henry scoring twenties, but wickets kept falling during the chase. The second XI maintained their good form with a comfortable win at Ilkley. Chris Wilkinson did the damage with six wickets. See RESULTS for details.........
Saturday 22nd May 2004, sponsored by J R SPORTS. 1st XI versus Ilkley (Home- meet at 1pm): D Murphy, P Dibb, D Singleton, J Borneman, Steve Wood, R Henry, P Henry M McEneaney, P Wilkinson, P Ashwell, C Baldwin. 2nd XI versus Ilkley (Away- meet at 12:30pm): J Wood, J Davey, R Bolton, W Haines, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, M Naylor, G Bell, A Collett, Simon Wood, D Borgan. On Sunday in The Birtwhistle Cup, I Keddle, N Dibb and C Singleton replace W Haines, Simon Wood and A Collett. 12:30pm meet at Pool for away game at North Leeds.
Saturday 15th May 2004, sponsored by TRANSFORM LANDSCAPING. 1st XI versus Calverley (Away- meet at 11:30am): D Murphy, P Dibb, R Carlton, D Singleton, J Borneman, P Ashwell, P Wilkinson, C Baldwin, R Henry, M McEneaney, S Wood. 2nd XI versus Calverley (Home- meet at midday): I Keddle, J Davey, C Singleton, G Bell, J Wood, R Bolton, C Wilkinson, C Tweedie, W Haines, S Wood, A Collett. Reserves- P Webster, N Cryer.
The committee meeting on Wednesday 5th May has been re-arranged to Wednesday 12th May, 8pm in Village Hall.
Saturday 8th May 2004, sponsored by Ian Bentley Fleet Services. 1st XI versus Steeton (Home- meet at midday): D Murphy, P Dibb, D Singleton, R Carlton, R Henry, M McEneaney, N Dibb, P Wilkinson, J Borneman, C Baldwin, Steve Wood. 2nd XI versus Steeton (Away- meet at 11:30am): I Keddle, J Wood, G Bell, Simon Wood, C Wilkinson, C Tweedie, J Davey, R Bolton, M Naylor, W Haines, A Collett. Sunday 9th May 2004, Birtwhistle Cup First Round versus Ilkley away. Clive Singleton and Neil Dibb replace Adam Collett and Simon Wood.
Saturday 1st May 2004, sponsored by D R Climbing Walls 1st XI versus Skipton (Away- 11:15 meet): D Murphy, P Dibb, D Singleton, R Carlton, R Henry, M McEneaney, J Borneman, C Baldwin, P Wilkinson, P Ashwell, S Wood. 2nd XI versus Addingham (Home- Midday meet): I Keddle, J Wood, G Bell, J Davey, R Bolton, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, M Naylor, N Dibb, C Singleton, W Haines.
The second XI got off to an excellent start with two victories. On Saturday they defeated Thackley in the league and on Sunday in the cup, they defeated the mighty Guiseley, cup winners from 5 of the last 6 years. The first XI had to settle for a draw against Thackley and were knocked out of the cup in the preliminary round against Guiseley. For match details, see RESULTS........
Saturday 24th April, Sponsored by J R Distribution. 1st XI versus Thackley (Home- 11:45am meet): D Murphy, P Dibb, D Singleton, R Carlton, R Henry, M McEneaney, J Borneman, C Baldwin, P Wilkinson, P Ashwell, Steve Wood. 2nd XI versus Thackley (Away- 11:35am meet): I Keddle, J Wood, G Bell, J Davey, R Bolton, C Tweedie, C Wilkinson, Simon Wood, M Naylor, A Collett, D Brogan. Sunday 25th April, Sponsored by Greenholme Mills. 1st XI versus Guiseley in Waddilove Cup (Home- 1pm meet): Team as above. 2nd XI versus Guiseley in Birtwhistle Cup (Away- 12:35pm meet): C Singleton and N Dibb replace A Collett and D Brogan.
This weekends practice games against Adel and Rodley have been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. Outdoor nets will now start at 6:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Leauge starts on Saturday 24th Against Thackley (SPONSORED BY JR DISTRIBUTION), and Sunday sees Pool competeing in the preliminary round of the cup against Guiseley (SPONSORED BY GREENHOLME MILLS).
Club gear is available as follows: Cricket Jumpers, long sleeved £46, sleeveless £40. Caps £9. Shorts £14 Fleece £21 T Shirt £9 Polo Shirt £14 See Dave Singleton to place your order or click here to email your order.
Paul Ashwell has signed from Lascelles Hall in the Huddersfield League. The twenty five year old quick bowler will team up with former University team mate Dave Murphy. Pool have high hopes for Paul who has the ability to swing the ball late and is also an excellent fielder. He will compliment an already strong bowling attack, joining the likes of John Borneman, Mark McEneaney, Paul Wilkinson and Phil Dibb.
A Race Night is to be held at 8pm on Saturday 10th April at The Half Moon Inn, Pool in Wharfedale to raise money for the club. Please support this event.
Don't forget the Disco Night on Friday 27th February, we need as much support as possible. Please click here for more details and a ticket order form.
Pool are delighted to announce their new signings for the forthcoming season. They are Clive Baldwin, Paul Wilkinson and Simon Wood, all recruited from Pool Mills CC. They are all extremely good additions to the squad.
Pool Village Hall was the location for the 2004 Pool CC Annual Dinner on Friday 30th January. Guest speaker was Graeme Fowler, former Lancashire and England cricketer. John Morgan, well known raconteur responded. Click on Photos.
Pool have signed Australian John Borneman for the forthcoming season. John is a left arm opening bowler and middle order batsman from Melbourne, currently playing for Hawthorn Monash University CC in The VCA Premier Cricket Competition. Pool have high hopes for John. To see John's stats, click here
I have pleasure in inviting you to our Winter nets. The Place: Guiseley Fieldhead School. The date: First net is Sunday 8th February.We have the same time slot booked every Sunday for a total of 10 weeks. The time: 11am until 12 noon. Please make every effort to attend as we are looking forward to another successful season this year in The Airedale & Wharfedale League from both our teams. New players are most welcome.
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