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Please click here for details of how to have a sponsor board at Pool CC for season 2007.
Pool CC is looking for sponsors for 2007. Please click here for details...........
This year the website is celebrating its 5 year anniversary during which time it has had over ten thousand visitors!
A pre-season game has been provisionally arranged for Saturday 14th April at Pool CC versus Olicanian. We are also trying to arrange another fixture on Sunday 15th Away.
There are a few tickets left for the Gala Fundraising Dinner at Otley Golf Club on Thursday May 10th with main speaker, SKY Sports David Lloyd ('Bumble'). Please contact John Wood.
The annual Pool CC dinner on 26th January was a great success. Over 100 people were treated to a five course meal then entertained firstly by ex-Pool CC 1st XI Captain Graham Storr. Former England International Geoff Miller responded with a toast to cricket. Many thanks to the organisers and those who attended this event, which is widely regarded as the best in the area. Prize Winners: 1st XI batting: James Ward. 1st XI bowling and League Bowling: Atiba Allert. 1st XI fielding: James Ward/David Singleton. League keeping: John Goldthorp. 2nd XI batting: John Wood. 2nd XI bowling: Ju Davey. 2nd XI fielding: Adam Turner/Ben Brookfield/Clive Baldwin. Clubman of the year: David Singleton.
Seniors- Wednesdays, 7 to 8pm, 21st Feb to 28th March inclusive. Juniors/Ladies- Mondays, 7 to 8pm, 19th Feb to 26th March inclusive.
Pool CC are part of the ECB Natwest CricketForce programme which encourages cricket supporters, their friends and families to give something back to their local community cricket club by volunteering to undertake major renovations to clubhouses and grounds. The 2007 event takes place on the weekend of March 30 - April 1. Please support your club by giving some time to help. Details to follow………..
Money from the great efforts of Pool CC Ladies as well as a £20,000 contribution from Leeds City Council has meant that the long awaited renovation and extension of the changing rooms has commenced. The changing rooms will double in size with each having it's own toilet and showers. An umpires room with shower, toilet will be created and the balcony will be extended. In recent times, Pool CC has been transformed with vastly improved practice and playing facilities and this scheme, which should be completed before the start of the season, will compliment these.
Pool CC came out as a winner in the latest Episode of 'Fortune: Million Pound Give Away', walking away with a stunning £18,000. The money, awarded to the club following a pitch made to a panel of millionaires as part of ITVs 'Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway' programme will go towards completing a long-delayed scheme to create new changing rooms that will be able to accommodate women and also include disabled access. It is hoped that these facilities will support the already thriving sports scene in the local area. For Pool Pumas it will mean a more secure future at the club and will allow them to grow and expand attracting more girls from across the local area. The programme was aired on ITV on Tuesday 30th January between 8 and 9pm and was watched in the clubhouse by the majority of members of Pool CC. A big thank you goes out to everyone involved in this venture from start to finish. Pool CC Ladies Senior team won the White Rose League in 2006 and progress to play in the Northern League for the 2007 season. A team will also play in the Nidderdale Evening League and the juniors play in the Airedale Junior League Competitions. AGM This years AGM is on Tuesday 12th December at 8:15pm in the Village Hall.
Pool CC Ladies and Girls had a successful audition for a new show called Fortunes. They will film the show on 14th December in London and have the chance to win £20,000 to go towards the changing room project. If anyone would like to go to London to support the team in their quest for the money, a free coach trip has been organised. Hopefully we can have a few faces from Pool CC in the audience and be able to (fingers crossed) celebrate on the way back home! Please contact Wendi if you would like to attend 07737 876294.
Pool CC have drawn arch rivals Otley in the first round of the cup to be played on Sunday 6th May. The first XI are at home and the 2nd XI at Otley. Winter Nets @ Woodhouse Grove School. Seniors- Wednesdays, 7 to 8pm, 21st Feb to 28th March inclusive. Juniors/Ladies- Mondays, 7 to 8pm, 19th Feb to 26th March inclusive.
The Pool CC Annual Dinner is on Friday 26th January at Pool Village Hall with main speaker Geoff Miller, former English Cricketer who played in 34 Tests and 25 ODIs from 1976 to 1984. Gala Fundraising Dinner at Headingley on Thursday May 10th with main speaker, SKY Sports David Lloyd ('Bumble').
Pool CC are now offering monthly payments for the annual subscription. Paying this way means you can spread the cost over the year, rather than paying a lump sum. For a standing order form contact me ASAP- the first monthly payment of £10 will start in January. If you chose not to pay by this method, subscriptions must be paid in full by the end of May.
Freshfayre have kindly sponsored tracksuits for the forthcoming season. Full tracksuits are available for only £20. Other club gear available: Long Sleeve Cricket Jumper £47 Sleeveless Cricket Jumper £40 Cricket Shirt £20 Cricket Cap: £10
Pool CC are delighted to announce their first close season signing. Jamie Davey, brother of Julian, joins from Rawdon. The batsman has a wealth of experience and will strengthen the first XI batting.
A chance for members to meet up for a few beers before Xmas. Saturday 16th December from 6pm in the club and then move on to Headingley around 8pm.
Following a successful season, Pool CC juniors go from strength to strength and key award winners are now beginning to feed the senior teams. Under 11 GIRLS Bowling - Amber Carlton. Batting - Natalie Anslow. Fielding - Rianne Woodham. Players Player - Emma Fletcher / Catherine Hide. Under 11 BOYS Bowling - Will Carter. Batting - Charlie Bell. Fielding - Joe Inglis. Players Player - Harry Whales. Under 13 MIXED Bowling - Harry Baldwin. Batting - Redmond Bolton. Fielding - Shivanni Patel. Players Player - David Amos. Under 15's MIXED Bowling - Ben Brookfield. Batting - Lewis Holdsworth. Fielding - Josh Drake. Players Player - Joseph Anslow.
Both Pool CC teams can be extremely satisfied with their performances over the season. After promotion last season, the first XI came joint third in their first ever season in Division A and reached the semi finals of the Waddilove Cup. They were in with a shout for the title right up until the last game. Notable performances include Atiba Allert's 83 league wickets which included hatricks against Burley and Rawdon. Atiba also won the league bowling prize. James Ward had an excellent first season with 583 runs. Mark McEneaney had an excellent all round season scoring 511 runs and taking 41 wickets. John Goldthorp had a great season behind the sticks winning the league keeping prize with 32 victims. After a shaky start, the second XI recovered well to firmly establish themselves in Division B, finishing 8th. John Wood excelled with the bat scoring 807 league runs averaging 53.8 with two centuries. Adam Turner also did well in his first season scoring 419 runs and stalwart Dicky Bolton scored 471 runs. Julian Davey got 38 league wickets including an amazing 10 for 40 against Menston. Both teams can look forward to next season with optimism. Pool CC staged the Waddilove Cup Final on Sunday August 6th and the day was a huge success. All the efforts of the Pool volunteers were rewarded by the recognition received from the league as well as in the local press. A big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed. The League White Rose XI defeated the Bradford League at Green Lane on Sunday 30th July to win the cup for the first time since 1985. Pool CC had three of its players representing the White Rose XI this season. Mark McEneaney captained the side which also included James Ward and Mark Harrison. Off the pitch saw a brand new two lane all weather net facility built as well as two new sightscreens. Please continue to check the website for news and information over the winter months. The monthly newsletter will be sent bimonthly over winter to keep you informed. Dates for your diary: Friday 20th October- League Dinner Friday 26th January- Pool CC Dinner- Guest Speaker- Geoff Miller. February- Indoor nets at Woodhouse Grove School start, dates and times to be confirmed. April- Season starts again! Thursday 10th May – Major fund raising Gala Dinner in the ‘Long Room’ at Headingley. Main Speaker David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. More details to follow through the Winter. We will be looking for Companies to take tables of 10. Individual tickets will be available.
Please go to the following link for pics of the fancy dress party: http://www.flickr.com/photos/poolcc/
The season ended in anticlimax as the second XI lost and the first team, needing maximum points for a chance of the title, had their match abandoned due to bad light. See RESULTS for details....................
The night to celebrate our excellent season and say goodbye to Mr T and Wardy who is playing in Australia during the winter. Date: Saturday 16th September. Venue: Pool Cricket Club. Dress code: FANCY DRESS. (No cricketers please!). Itinerary: Peter Brogan Quiz followed by food and disco!!!!!!!!!!! Partners most welcome!!
Midday at the ground please. Clive needs about an hours help to secure the ground for the winter. Remember the more people there, the less time it will take and we can have a beer in the club after!
1st XI v. Follifoot (Home) 1pm start D Singleton P Wilkinson J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy J Goldthorp M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at 12 Noon 2nd XI v. Follifoot (Away) 1pm start G Bell J Wood R Bolton J Davey M Medd L Holdsworth A Turner C Baldwin C Wilkinson H Richardson B Brookfield Meet at Pool at 11.45 am
Both teams got four points for winning draws this weekend. With one game to go, the first XI have a slim chance of the title.
1st XI v. Steeton (Away) 1pm start D Singleton P Wilkinson J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy J Goldthorp M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at midday. 2nd XI v. Hall Park (Home) 1pm start G Bell J Wood R Bolton J Davey M Towers L Holdsworth A Turner C Baldwin C Wilkinson H Richardson B Brookfield Meet at Pool at 12 noon
Heavy rain meant both teams did not even start on Saturday. Now, with only two games remaining, the 2nd XI are safe in mid table but the first team still have a chance of the title.
1st XL v. North Leeds (Home) 1pm start D Singleton P Wilkinson J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor J Goldthorp A Allert R Henry Meet at 12 Noon. 2nd XL v. Collingham (Away) 1pm start J Wood R Bolton J Davey M towers L Holdsworth A Turner C Wilkinson P Raikes B Brookfield C Baldwin S Wood Res H Richardson Meet at Pool at 11.45am.
Both teams had excellent wins on Saturday but the performance of the day went to Ju Davey who took all ten wickets for the second XI against Menston.
Ju Davey recorded the 6th best bowling figures in the history of the 2nd XI Aire Wharfe League on Saturday 26th August. He recorded figures of 16.4 overs, 6 maidens, 10 wickets for 40 runs. All the opposition batsmen were either clean bowled or caught and he secured the magnificent figures with an excellent caught and bowled. The catch confirmed his place in the record books becoming the 7th bowler to perform an 'all 10' in the 2nd XI competition since 1936.
1st XL v. Rawdon (Home) 1pm start D Singleton P Wilkinson J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at 12 Noon 2nd XL v. Menston (Away) 1pm start G Bell J Wood R Bolton J Davey S Holdsworth L Holdsworth A Turner M Medd C Wilkinson M Towers B Brookfield Res Red Bolton Meet at Pool at 11.45am
Rain meant a premature end for both teams. For details click on RESULTS.............
1st XL v. Kirkstall (Away) 1.30pm start D Singleton P Wilkinson J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at Kirkstall at 12:30 pm 2nd XL v. Illingworth (Home) 1.30pm start J Wood R Bolton J Davey S Holdsworth L Holdsworth A Turner Red Bolton M Medd P Raikes C Wilkinson H Richardson Meet at Pool at 12.45pm
The League White Rose XI defeated the Bradford League at Green Lane on Sunday 30th July to win the cup for the first time since 1985. Pool CC is proud to have three of its players representing the White Rose XI this season.
Pool CC staged the Waddilove Cup Final on Sunday August 6th and the day was a huge success. All the efforts of the Pool volunteers were rewarded by the recognition received from the league as well as in the local press. A big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed. For match report click here.
The first XI got their revenge for the cup semi final defeat, beating Otley by 88 runs, Atiba Allert getting 7 for 34. The second XI tied their game with a strong Ilkley side. See RESULTS for details........................................
1st XL v. Otley (Home) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at 12:30 pm 2nd XL v. Ilkley (Away) 1.30pm start J Wood R Bolton J Davey S Holdsworth L Holdsworth A Turner M Towers C Baldwin P Raikes C Wilkinson H Richardson
The first XI got back to winning ways thanks to West Indian paceman Atiba Allert. He took a hatrick in his 6 for 18, restricting Burley to 66. Pool then knocked off the runs for 2 wickets down, James Ward unbeaten on 32. The second XI lost to Horsforth by 49 runs. See RESULTS for details....................
1st XL v. Burley (Away) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor S Wood A Allert R Henry Meet at 12:30 pm at Burley C.C 2nd XL v. Horsforth (Home) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood L Holdsworth A Turner B Brookfield C Baldwin P Raikes C Wilkinson H Richardson Res P Webster S Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12.45pm
The first XI bowled well to restrict Bilton to 177 (P Dibb 5-40) but were 28 runs short when they were bowled out. The second XI held out for a point against top side Beckwithshaw. See RESULTS for details................................
Saturday 29th July 1st XL v. Bilton (Home) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at 12:30 pm 2nd XL v. Beckwithshaw (Away) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood C Tweedie A Turner B Brookfield C Baldwin P Raikes C Wilkinson R Henry Res P Webster H Richardson L Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12.15pm
The weather ruined what would have been two good games of cricket. The first XI bowled Green Lane out for 88, Mark McEneaney getting 8 wickets. The second XI were 143 for 7 when the rains came.........see RESULTS for details................
1st XL v. Green Lane (Away) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy R Henry M Harrison M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at Green Lane at 12:30 pm 2nd XL v. Calverley (Home) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood C Tweedie A Turner B Brookfield L Holdsworth H Richardson C Wilkinson H Ryatt Res P Webster Meet at Pool at 12.45pm
The first XI were all out for a paltry 27 chasing Adels 153. The second XI had a ten wicket win against Bardsey. On Sunday in the Waddilove Cup, Pool failed to score enough runs but still made Otley fight for the runs. See RESULTS for details..............
1st XL v. Adel (Home) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at 12:30 pm On Sunday in Waddilove Cup Semi Final S Wood replaces M Harrison meet 12.30pm 2nd XL v. Bardsey (Away) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood R Henry A Turner B Brookfield L Holdsworth P Raikes C Wilkinson H Ryatt Res P Webster Meet at Pool at 12.15pm
Both teams won on Saturday, Phil Dibb getting a hatrick for the first team. West Indian Atiba Allert also starred getting 7 wickets and Mark McEneaney hit 44 not out. For the second XI, John Wood hit an unbeaten century on his 41st birthday and was well supported by Richard Henry (76) and Dicky Bolton (4 wickets). See RESULTS for details............
1st XL v. Tong Park (Away) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb M Harrison M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at Tong Park at 12:30 pm 2nd XL v. Tong Park (Home) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood R Henry A Turner B Brookfield S Wood C Baldwin P Webster L Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12.45pm
Round 11 is the half way point of the season. The seconds continued their resurgence with a winning draw against Follifoot but the first XI failed to knock off Follifoot's runs and had to settle for a losing draw. See RESULTS for details.................. TEAMS 1st XL v. Follifoot (Away) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb C Baldwin M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at Pool at 12:15 pm 2nd XL v. Follifoot (Home) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood M Medd A Turner B Brookfield H Richardson C Wilkinson P Webster L Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12.45pm
The first XI lost the top of the table clash with Steeton but the seconds made it three wins in a row, beating Hall Park. Click on RESULTS for details....................
1st XL v. Steeton (Home) 1.30pm start D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb R Carlton M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert P Ashwell Meet at 12.30pm 2nd XL v. Hall Park (Away) 1.30pm start G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood C Tweedie A Turner B Brookfield H Richardson C Wilkinson C Baldwin L Holdsworth Res P Webster Meet at Pool at 12.15pm
The first XI booked their place in the semi finals of the cup (at home against Otley on 16th July) by beating North Leeds by 20 runs. Mark McEneaney scored 98 and took 3-31 to set up victory. See RESULTS for details....................
The first XI picked up their fourth league win on the bounce with a seven wicket win at North Leeds. The second XI secured an excellent victory over top of the table Collingham. See RESULTS for details.......................
1st XL v. North Leeds (away) D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb R Carlton M Naylor P Wilkinson A Allert L Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12 Noon or 12.30pm at North Leeds On Sunday in Waddilove Cup v. North Leeds (Away) R Henry & S Wood replace P Dibb and L Holdsworth Meet at Pool at 12 Noon or 12.30pm at North Leeds 2nd XL v. Collingham (home) G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood C Tweedie A Turner B Brookfield H Richardson C Wilkinson M Medd AN Other Meet at 12.45pm
The first XI thrashed Rawdon thanks to a fine return of 8 for 32 (including a hatrick) by West Indian paceman Atiba Allert. The seconds got their first win of the season, beating Menston by 8 wickets...............see RESULTS for details..............
It is important that club members are fully involved in this weekend either as volunteers or simply attending the event and supporting the fund raising effort. Pool Feast Committee has very kindly offered the club an opportunity to raise much-needed funds. Please support our all age disco on Saturday evening, 7:30 'til late. All profit from the Disco will go to club funds. Tickets £3, available from Dave Singleton and Jim Richardson or pay at the door. Chilli supper available. Auction and Raffle on the night. On Sunday please support the Pool Feast activities and our other fund raisers: BBQ and Bottle Tombola (for which BOTTLE DONATIONS ARE NEEDED) "Hook a Duck" competition for the youngsters.
1st XL v. Rawdon (away) D Singleton J Goldthorp J Ward M McEneaney D Murphy P Dibb P Ashwell B Brookfield S Wood P Wilkinson A Allert Meet at Pool at 12.15pm or at Rawdon at 12.30pm 2nd XL v. Menston (home) G Bell R Bolton J Davey J Wood C Tweedie C Baldwin A Turner L Holdsworth H Richardson V Singh C Wilkinson Meet at 12.45pm
The first XI thrashed Kirkstall to go third in the league, which included an excellent all round performance by Phil Dibb (4 for 29 & 59*) supported by James Ward (70). The second XI lost to Illingworth. See RESULTS for details....................
1st XL v. Kirkstall (Home) D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb P Wilkinson A Allert R Henry M Naylor P Ashwell Meet at Pool 12.30 pm for 1.30pm start 2nd XL v. Illingworth (away) G Bell (Capt) J Davy R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn C Baldwin A Turner R Carlton C Tweedie Res H Richardson Meet at 12noon for 1.30pm start
Much improved weather meant that matches were played both days this weekend. The first XI had an excellent weekend, thrashing Otley on Saturday by 8 wickets after fine bowling from West Indian quick, Atiba Allert (8-31). In the cup on Sunday they put in another excellent team performance defeating Kirkstall by 53 runs. The second XI lost on Saturday to Ilkley and were knocked out of the cup on Sunday. See RESULTS for details.......
On a very windswept and sometimes wet Saturday in early April, a hardy band of Club Members, young and old, turned up at the Arthington Lane ground to take part in Cricket Force 2006. In a single day our volunteers undertook a programme of maintenance and refurbishment that would have taken a lot longer normally. A very big and special thank you to Isobel Mead and Philippa Pemberton, our volunteers from Nat West Bank, who certainly got their hands dirty painting and planting. We are particularly grateful to them and Nat West for their kind donation to our Cricket Force funds of £250. We will make sure it is put to good use.
1st XL v. Otley (Away) D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb P Wilkinson A Allert R Carlton M Naylor P Ashwell Meet at Otley 12.30 pm for 1.30pm start Sunday v. Kirkstall (Away) in Waddilove Cup – S Wood & R Henry, C Tweedie replace J Ward, M McEneaney & P Ashwell Meet at Pool 12.30 pm or 1pm at Kirkstall for 2pm start 2nd XL v. Ilkley (Home) G Bell (Capt) J Davy R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn C Baldwin A Turner H Richardson C Tweedie Res V Singh Meet at 12:20pm for 1.30pm start On Sunday v. Kirkstall in Birtwhistle Cup (Home) C Singleton & V Singh , N Cryer replace C Baldwin ,G Bell & C Tweedie Meet 1pm for 2pm start
The great British weather got the better of both teams at the weekend. The 1st & 2nd XI had to settle for a point each as both league games were cancelled due to rain. On Sunday in the cup, again due to the wet weather, both games were postponed until Sunday 28th May..................
1st XI v. Burley (Home) D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb P Wilkinson R Henry A Allert R Carlton M Naylor Meet at 12.30 am for 1.30pm start. Sunday v. Kirkstall (Away) in Waddilove Cup – Ste Wood & Si Wood replace P Dibb & R Carlton Meet at Pool 12.30 pm or 1pm at Kirkstall for 2pm start 2nd XI v. Horsforth (Away) G Bell (Capt) J Davy R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn C Baldwin B Brookfield H Richardson C Tweedie Res V Singh Meet at 12:20pm for 1.30pm start On Sunday v. Kirkstall in Birtwhistle Cup (Home) C Singleton & V Singh replace C Tweedie & C Baldwin Meet 1pm for 2pm start
Another weekend of bad weather affected the games. The first XI were rained off at Bilton on Saturday, having to settle for a point, but on Sunday they managed to get a result, beating Burley by 7 wickets. The second XI played through the rain getting a point from their game on Saturday against Beckwithshaw but played well to beat Burley in the cup on Sunday. See RESULTS for details........ Next Sunday in the cup, both teams play Kirkstall, the first XI are away and the second XI are at home.
1st XI v. Bilton (Away) D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb C Tweedie P Wilkinson G Squires R Henry A Allert Meet at 11.30 am for 1pm start Sunday v. Burley (Away) in Waddilove Cup – R Carlton & S Wood replace M McEneaney & J Ward Meet at Pool 12.30 pm or 1pm at Burley for 2pm start 2nd XI v. Beckwithshaw (Home) G Bell (Capt) J Davy R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn V Singh B Brookfield H Richardson A Turner Meet at 12:15pm for 1pm start On Sunday v. Burley in Birtwhistle Cup (Home) C Singleton ,M Towers & Red Bolton replace A Turner , V Singh & H Richardson Meet 1pm for 2pm start
The weather intervened to deny both teams a deserved victory and both cup games were postponed to the following week. See RESULTS for details...................
1st XI v. Green Lane (Home) D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb R Carlton P Wilkinson G Squires R Henry A Allert Meet at 12 noon for 1pm start. Same Team v. Burley (Away) in Waddilove Cup on Sunday Meet at Pool 12.30 pm or 1pm at Burley for 2pm start 2nd XI v. Calverley (Away) G Bell (Capt) J Davy R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn C Tweedie B Brookfield H Richardson A Turner. Meet at 11:30 am for 1pm start On Sunday v. Burley in Birtwhistle Cup (Home) C Singleton replaces A Turner Meet 1pm for 2pm start.
The first XI had a disappointing loss against Adel and the second XI gained a deserved two points. Click on RESULTS for details........
1st XI v. Adel (Away)- D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb M Naylor P Wilkinson G Squires R Henry A Allert Meet at 11.30am at Pool or 12 noon at Adel for 1pm start 2nd XI v. Bardsey (Home)- G Bell (Capt) J Davey R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson L Holdsworth S Winterburn R Carlton C Tweedie V Singh B Brookfield Meet at 12:15pm for 1pm start
Pool have entered a team in this years Wharfedale Twenty 20 competition. GROUP A: Ben Rhydding, Pool, Olicanian. GROUP B: Burley, Ilkley, Otley. Thursday 18th May, Ben Rhydding v Pool. Thursday 25th May, Pool v Olicanian. Thursday 22nd June- Semi Final. Thursday 6th July- Final. All games as per usual Twenty 20 format and 6:30pm start.
The first XI marked their first ever Division A game with an excellent winning draw. The second XI, back in Division B lost. See RESULTS for details...............
1st XI v. Tong Park (Home- midday meet): D Singleton (Capt) J Goldthorp J Ward D Murphy M McEneaney P Dibb M Naylor P Wilkinson G Squires R Henry S Wood. 2nd XI v. Tong Park (Away- 11:30am meet for 1pm start) G Bell (Capt) J Davey R Bolton J Wood C Wilkinson S Winterburn C Singleton L Holdsworth R Burnett V Singh Red Bolton. Reserve J Clatworthy.
The first XI were run away champions last season and are now preparing for their first ever season in the top flight. Recruitment has been quality, rather than quantity with the signings of John Goldthorp and James Ward but there are still a couple of notable irons in the fire. West Indian quick Atiba Allert will be overseas player and those who played against him last season know he is a quality player. The second XI struggled last season and were relegated from a very strong division A. This season however, they have picked up a few signings and are looking to consolidate their position. Last year, Simon Dart did an excellent job for the first XI and this season we will be looking to continue his good work. Two significant improvements over previous years were in the batting and fielding departments. Simon instilled a confident and positive approach to our batting and our fielding was arguably the best in the competition. This season we will be looking for the team to work hard and maintain these high standards. Our preparation was also excellent last season and is something which we arekeen to continue. League and Cup matches start at 1:30pm, except the first four and last four league games, which start at 1pm. Our aim is to arrive at the ground an hour before the match commences and start our warm up 45 minutes before the start time. Nets are important so please make every effort to attend. The first outdoor net will be on Tuesday 18th April at 6:30pm. Outdoor nets will then continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of the season.
Saturday 15th April Olicanian CC at home (Pre-season game) 1pm start. Saturday 22nd April Tong Park at home (1st XI)/Tong Park away (2nd XI) 1pm start. Saturday 29th April Adel away (1st XI)/Bardsey at home (2nd XI) 1pm start.
Don't forget to regularly check the website for results, fixtures and other news. Any input is greatly received, please email webmaster@poolcricketclub.co.uk
Should anyone require club shirts, jumpers, caps, shorts etc please contact me or details are on the website.
Should you wish to sponsor Pool CC or know of anyone that would like to, please contact webmaster for details of the different sponsorship packages available.
Morgan Travel of Guiseley have decided to support Pool CC by offering the club 50% of their commission for any holidays or flights booked through them by our members. Please bear this in mind and support your club. Their phone number is 01943 877816 and please quote ref: PCC when making a booking.
Subs are due by the end of May. Please make the treasurer's job easier and don't cause selection problems by paying in good time. Details will be in the club handbook to be released soon. For information on paying by instalments or direct debit, please contact webmaster.
A Race night is to be held at the Half Moon Inn on Saturday 18th March at 7:30pm. Please support this even. All proceeds to the changing room project. The event has been kindly sponsored by Steve Mitchell.
The Pool Cricket Club annual dinner will be held on Friday 27th January 2006 at 7:15pm for 7:45pm in Pool Village Hall. The cost will be £25 and dress code is lounge suit. After the great success of last year's dinner, we have again invited two excellent speakers to entertain members and their guests. They are Mr. Brian Bolus, former Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and England cricketer and now President of Nottinghamshire C.C.C. and Mr. Gary Marshall, a brilliant local comedian, well established on the 'after dinner' circuit. We hope you will be able to attend along with your guests who will be given the usual warm Pool Cricket Club reception. Please confirm numbers no later than Monday 23rd January 2006 to Clive Singleton Tel: 0113 284 2210.
Indoor nets next year will take place on Tuesdays from 8pm to 9pm at Woodhouse Grove School, Rawdon using their excellent, new practice facilities. The nets will run from 28th Feb to 4th April inclusive.
Pool Cricket Club has wasted little time since the closure of the 2005 Season and is preparing well for the Club’s first ever campaign in the A Division of the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior Cricket League. All Senior Members of the squad remain and will hopefully be added to over the next few weeks. The Club are delighted to have kept the services of the talented all rounder Mark McEneaney, winner of this years League under 20 batting prize. The Club have already secured the services of keeper/batsmen John Goldthorp from Farsley. This is a major signing for the Club as John brings vast experience from his many years in the Bradford League and indeed the Yorkshire 2nd XI. It is hoped that this signing will encourage other players to join and also show the intent and ambition of the Club.
Attiba Alert will be joining as overseas player for the season; he is a fast opening bowler who took 60 wickets for Knaresborough last season. Other players are being approached to hopefully provide a competitive squad for the Senior League sides.
The Club has also engaged the services of Clive Singleton as full time groundsman. This was a necessary step due to the number of matches now played at Pool. Clive has improved the wicket drastically over the last few seasons and his greater involvement will be invaluable.
The Club has a thriving Junior section with one or two players already pushing through to the senior ranks. Cricket is now played from under 9 level up to under 15’s and it will not be too long before the Club has home grown talent flourishing in the senior XL’s. Last season several players represented Leeds City boys and Redmond Bolton played for Yorkshire under 11’s. Josh Inglis won the Lords Taverners under 11 player of the year award. 15 girls played for the County at various age groups, a wonderful achievement. This section only began 7years ago and has 110 members and has allowed the Club to reach Club mark Status and become an English Cricket Board (E.C.B) recognised Focus Club.
Members next Season can look forward to practising on 3 new grass practice wickets with roll on/ roll off nets. We will also have had a 3 lane all weather net system built; this will be situated off the playing field and behind the score box. All this has been provided with a £50,000 grant from the E.C.B.
These are exciting times for the Club and for the other forward looking sporting Club’s of the Village. A state of the art changing facility is currently being planned with the help of the F.A. and Football Foundation .This will hopefully be in place for the 2007 Cricket Season. Before 1983 there was no League Cricket and promising Juniors relied coaching from Schools and neighbouring Clubs in the area.
The Club is keen to hear from any quality League players who may be interested in joining a progressive, ambitious and friendly Club, whose development has been recognised and supported the E.C.B
Please contact John Wood on 07715369848 for further details.
A chance to play in two women's leagues: Midweek in the Nidderdale League and Sundays in the White Rose. Contact Wendi Bolton on 01943 468574 or email alison.richardson@hilton.com for details..............
Club gear is available as follows: Cricket Jumpers, long sleeved £47, sleeveless £41. Caps £10 Shorts £15 Shirts £17 See Dave Singleton to place your order or click here to email your order.
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