Cricketing
Success
Emsworth Cricket Club has had
a highly
successful season. The 1st
XI became Hampshire Cricket League (HCL) Regional Division One (South)
champions winning their last 10 matches.
Team member Lee Johnson said; "It has
been a great year for us with consistency the key to our success. There are no superstars. Everyone
is chipping in at important times
and doing his bit. We have gone from
strength to strength and deserve promotion into County League Division
Four.
The big
difference for us this year has been the fact that whenever we found
ourselves
in trouble, someone has come through with a match-winning
performance." The 2nd
XI struggled for success for the most of the season but through
determination
and enthusiasm for the Club ended on a high and should remain in HCL
Regional
Division Three (South East) next year.
The Mid-Week and Sunday teams both won a high proportion of
their
matches.
ECC works hard to promote the
amateur
sport of cricket in Emsworth and community participation in the same. We are grateful for the financial and
material assistance from Cubitt & West, The Gift Box, Oyster
Design, Bio
Bubble, Something Special, Sandell Builders, Mike Reed Tree Services
and
Key2signs in their support of the Club in 2004. Furthermore,
the provision of first class hospitality in The Coal
Exchange has enhanced the enjoyment of all involved.
Research on the history of Emsworth CC, is being undertaken by
Lee Johnson (07815 817164) who would love to hear from anyone with data. More information
on the Club's activities can found at www.emsworth.play-cricket.com
and hopefully in future issues.
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EMSWORTH First XI: (Back L-R) Lee Johnson, Mike Reed, Paul Emery, Will Pitts, Lee Butcher, Nick Webb, Edd Brown. (Front L-R) Mike Offord, Bradley Miles (Capt), Andy Philpott, Phil Albury