tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52444292011-10-27T11:32:54.682+01:00North Somerset XI (3rd XI)representing Failand & Portbury Cricket Club, one of the leading cricket clubs in the Bristol and North Somerset areas, led into 2010 by Steve "Pervey" Pursey and Lyndon "Pervey" Prendergast.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comBlogger1511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-80473303334386951702011-10-27T11:24:00.001+01:002011-10-27T11:32:54.687+01:00Third xi Report 2011The North Somerset League fixtures in 2011 provided Failand and Portbury with close games most weeks of the season. Of eighteen fixtures, three were abandoned, we lost eight, we tied one game against a previously unbeaten Bristol Indians and we won five games. As a captain I only presided over a winning team once, as I missed four games which were all won in my absence.This Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-8481172674714827442011-10-22T11:58:00.004+01:002011-10-22T12:23:46.805+01:00Henry Olonga guest speaker at North Somerset Dinner Failand player involved in scandalThe North Somerset League Dinner/ Presentation night at Cadbury Court on October 21st featured guest speaker Henry Olonga who gave a background of his international career, how he is mistaken for a shoplifter in Morrisons and sang Nessun Dorma and the South African national anthem to finish off the night. Jamie Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-49882798176880134272011-09-16T21:12:00.002+01:002011-09-16T21:15:07.388+01:00Failand survive for another year!A fine all round performance by Neil Harrison and a century for Dan Chapman.This was a must win game for Failand if they were to have any chance of maintaining their division 3 status. On the back of two consecutive wins and playing against the bottom team in the table this should have been a walkover, but Barrow Gurney were surprisingly tough.Batting first Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-34484699466911587412011-09-16T21:09:00.001+01:002011-09-16T21:12:06.632+01:00Sam Gunarathne wins the game for Failand.Another vital win in Failands fight for survival saw Sam Gunarathne blast an unbeaten century to rescue Failand from a perilous position earlier on.Churchways batted first and were almost dismissed for 170 but a valuable last wicket stand saw them through to a handy score of 219 on an akward pitch.Wickets fell cheaply in Failands response, and the requiredThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-43142517761437929482011-09-16T21:05:00.001+01:002011-09-16T21:09:03.984+01:00Essential win v HarptreeCaptaining is easy said Chris after the game.Jordan Bachelor (60) and Sam Gunarathne(51) propelled Failand towards a decent score and once Dan Chapman chipped in with (46) Failand under Chris Smiths leadership amassed a useful 209.Phil Hogarth tried his hardest to ruin the day for the home side, but once he fell in the deep caught by Bernard Raines off of Bob Andrews the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-66016713161454385112011-08-04T01:04:00.003+01:002011-08-04T01:08:09.057+01:00Three Wise Men!!Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-7173055763456754512011-08-04T00:59:00.002+01:002011-08-04T01:02:31.491+01:00Barbeque Royalty.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-50361661703671020972011-08-02T12:10:00.001+01:002011-08-02T12:13:52.121+01:00Bob Andrews stars in good bowling performance.Another two stumpings for Dick.After the game the opposition wanted to know about our keeper. How old was he? Was he always as lightning fast? Does he usually produce such stunning stumpings? Where did he get that Muzzle? What's his favourite colour? Is he married?After the game the home side gathered around Bob Andrews. Had he ever bowled such a Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-55517130699112553092011-08-02T12:08:00.000+01:002011-08-02T12:10:51.410+01:00Much Improved Purnells too strong for FailandMark Barnes scores 61 and takes 4 wickets.Purnells won the toss and decided to bat. Skipper Steve Pursey said he would have bowled first after witnessing Purnells kamikaze approach earlier in the season. The home side could only muster 10 players.The visitors looked to attack at every opportunity and although wickets fell regularly the run rate Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-86961215214561173272011-08-02T11:59:00.000+01:002011-08-02T12:00:39.466+01:00Easton Cowboys win vital toss on drying green wicket.A younger than usual side were asked to bat first on a drying green track, missing the steadying influence of stalwart Lyndon Prendergast. The first four men to get out all fell to balls that stopped or popped off the pitch. Chris Smith is just the man you want in these situations. Chris batted superbly to help Failand recover from a perilous Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-741255785100872462011-08-02T11:55:00.002+01:002011-08-02T11:59:54.917+01:00Jordans' 87 runs in vain after erratic bowling display.Bernard made the teas.Fielding first transpired to be a bad decision as the grandfathers became increasingly grumpy in the afternoon heat. The plan was to play to Failands strengths (bowling), and to try and take advantage of Churchways weakness (batting). The visitors scored 217 thanks to some extremely wayward bowling and although in reply Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-10947467298872019032011-08-02T11:53:00.002+01:002011-08-02T11:55:33.723+01:00Brilliant Sam Gunarathne innings seals unlikely victory for Grandfathers over Bear Flat.Bear Flat turned up at Horserace Lane with a strong side, probably believing that Failands tie the previous week against Bristol Indians was a flash in the pan. Failands hardcore Grandfathers turned up at Horserace Lane trying hard to convince themselves that last weeks tie was no fluke, but with six players Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-8342801355191344912011-08-02T11:47:00.001+01:002011-08-02T11:52:41.309+01:00Tied Game against Bristol IndiansTop of the table Bristol Indians lost their 100% record against lowly Portbury at Horserace Lane today.After winning the toss the visitors decided to bat on a green wicket which was surprisingly hard considering the rain that had fallen in the previous 48 hours. Failand fielded just 6 grandfathers, whilst the Bristol Indians were at the ground early practising. Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-74939163109154671302011-06-23T23:33:00.001+01:002011-08-02T11:46:24.091+01:00Another defeat for the thirds.Failand scored 110 of their 152 runs in boundarys. Easton Cowboys scored just 60 of their 153 runs in boundarys, as they relentlessly pushed the ball at a grandfather and ran. But ultimately Failand were penalised for not scoring enough runs on an outfield so fast that even defensive prods were racing away for four. In the end this was a good game. It looked as if itThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-81293459019900965932011-06-22T09:36:00.002+01:002011-08-02T11:46:24.092+01:00Failand lose two points after Dicks' Farewell Tea PartyJune 5th 2011 Failand were cruising to victory in this bottom of the table clash, when the rains came. Under the league ruling, if twenty overs of the reply are completed, and the rains come, then the game is decided on run rate. Unfortunately Purnells had only completed 17.1 overs. So two points were lost after the Failand bowlers had done Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-85638265906573686992011-05-24T14:15:00.006+01:002011-05-24T14:25:12.570+01:00Thirds lose again.Players banned for a week for bowling badly.Failand scored 110 of their 152 runs in boundarys. Easton Cowboys scored just 60 of their 153 runs in boundarys, as they relentlessly pushed the ball at a grandfather and ran. But ultimately Failand were penalised for not scoring enough runs on an outfield so fast that even defensive prods were racing away for four. In the end this wasThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-31188259586570634892011-05-18T00:09:00.003+01:002011-05-24T14:25:12.571+01:00ThrillerPensioner Chris Smith scores 86* and takes a stunning catch.The thirds were involved in a thriller at Horserace Lane, with Chris Smith and Dick Whittington transfoming Failands fortunes after they were 46 for 6 chasing 207. Needing 14 from the final over, the first three balls went for 10 runs. Bob Andrews, always at the centre of the action, so nearly hit the winning four off the last Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-69665959102247094572011-05-09T23:18:00.001+01:002011-05-09T23:24:23.669+01:00Failand restrict Bear Flat to 216, but lose their way with careless batting.At least it didn't rain!!Things are changing with the Failand Sunday xi. Mark Walker suggested a work-out before the game started. Skipper Pursey replied that he would walk out to the middle with him if that's what he meant, but apparantly that was not what he meant. Before you could say Jagath Arachchige, the Failand Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-75548467306519745052011-05-02T20:27:00.004+01:002011-05-03T00:43:24.432+01:00Appalling Failand saved from complete disgrace by Ivor WilsonBlagdon a different classIt is hard to believe that Failand have managed to give Blagdon a run for their money in previous years looking at the two sides present at Horserace lane for the league opener of 2011. Failand even managed to shake off their 'Grandfather' tag with only four over 50s on display. It was suggested, quite cruelly, Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-91933449121071556222010-09-29T23:15:00.001+01:002010-09-29T23:16:45.589+01:00How Was It For You, the review of the season for each of our Member Clubs sees Conference Chairman Dave Millard, land by helicopter at Horserace Lane, the home of Failand & Portbury Cricket Club. Carrying a set of new measurements, this is the review of the season for the Club renowned for its location on The North West FrontierClub Name; Failand & PortburyKnick- Name; The GrandfathersClub Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-40698740354510548232010-09-23T21:56:00.000+01:002010-09-23T21:57:21.049+01:00The compostion of Division 3 North Somerset on Sunday for 2011 is:-Purnells 3rdsBear FlatOBW SundayBlagdonHarptreeFailand and PortburyChurchwaysBarrow GurneyBristol IndiansEaston CowboysThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-39737722069460705322010-09-22T20:11:00.003+01:002010-09-22T21:41:44.947+01:00Third xi Captains Report 2010Like the Firsts and Seconds, the North Somerset xi spent most of the season with relegation being a distinct possibility. But, as with most other seasons, a good run-in ensured we were safe. Relegation from division 3 seems more likely every year as our team get older and older, and yet miraculously we continue to hold our own. Our running between the wickets is awfulThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-48243796591885308452010-09-05T23:21:00.005+01:002010-09-05T23:33:07.649+01:00Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-79393240222953059542010-08-31T00:01:00.002+01:002010-09-22T23:33:13.915+01:00Second Placed Claverham fall to Failand's Grandfathers (with a little help from Will Potter and Neil Harrison).A shock result at Horserace Lane saw promotion contenders Claverham lose to an ageing Failand team with 5 players over the age of 60 and an average age of 51.1.Failand were indebted initially to 14 year old Will Potter who struck an aggressive 36, took 1 for 16 and held on to a great Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-35033083799859416892010-08-25T19:49:00.001+01:002010-08-25T19:52:58.395+01:00Chris Smith runs out three teammates before running himself out.After the game, Chris Smith found himself sitting alone in a corner with no friends. Having run out three in form batsmen, he then ran himself out, to tilt the game firmly in Barrow Gurneys favour. Failand never really recovered from the shock of Chris's poor judgement and chairman Dick Whittington had no hesitation in naming Chris Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-41406841024029740982010-08-25T19:46:00.001+01:002010-08-25T19:49:25.098+01:00Failand show great spirit in the field to squeeze home in relegation battleYouth and experience does the jobThe Failand and Portbury Grandfathers side showed their great experience does occasionally come in handy as they fought back from a very poor position to pull off an unexpected victory away to Churchways.Stand in skipper Lyndon Prendergast kept up the long run of losing the toss and they Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-74820379824234042382010-08-25T19:41:00.001+01:002010-08-25T19:46:11.130+01:00Failand storm to easy win in relegation battleOn winning the toss, hosts Winford surprisingly chose to bat first on a rain affected wicket.A number of excellent catches saw veteran Steve Fear and young Jordan Bachelor rip through the early batting. The home side collapsed to 48 for 6, with only skipper Josh Pearce reaching double figures.J. Chick with a hard working 30 tried to farm the remainingThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-84094764655562898572010-08-25T19:36:00.001+01:002010-08-25T19:41:25.793+01:00Ten Wicket Defeat to BlagdonFailand scored their highest score for years at Blagdon, but it was 70 runs short of a winning total. The home side made light work of chasing 186, reaching the total without losing a wicket and with 7 overs to spare.Although this was not a game earmarked for victory, it would have been nice to get a little bit closer. Failand have lost 5 consecutive tosses (in Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-62014320703709693742010-07-26T22:16:00.003+01:002010-07-26T22:29:58.561+01:00 Thirds trounced by the Bangladeshis.A strong Bangladeshi side beat Failands' grandfathers with over 14 overs to spare. It is hard to know where to start in this one sided affair. A Forever-Optimist would point to the fact that Failand were not bowled out cheaply. Unfortunately that is the only positive from a Failand perspective at this stage. Well maybe one could add the immaculate bowling of Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-26263068770487824982010-07-23T21:41:00.001+01:002010-07-23T21:42:45.345+01:00League prediction for Sunday 25th July 2010Sunday Conference Division 3Another Division taking shape well with three teams looking at the two top spots and as many as six looking to avoid relegation. Winford will be hoping for their first win of the season as they make the short trip over the A38 to Barrow, who are just one place and two points above the drop zone. Churchways entertain Blagdon inThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-1384585050500453812010-07-19T08:46:00.002+01:002010-07-19T08:49:04.248+01:00Thirds beginning to look their ageSix players over 60!There must have been something in the Kilmersdon water, or maybe it was the fumes emanating from the chemical toilet, but the placid laid back Grandfathers turned into a bunch of extremely grumpy old men at School Lane in this bottom of the table clash. Tempers flared in the dressing room after the game as Chairman Dick Whittington, who Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-84954057301793211962010-07-14T23:24:00.001+01:002010-07-14T23:31:15.387+01:00Grafitti in Tarifa, Spain Grafitti Artist Marco Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-82361154340341609152010-07-12T23:37:00.001+01:002010-07-12T23:40:23.245+01:00John Parfitt devours a banana before going out to bat against Bristol Bangladeshis. The banana did the trick, as John was the only Failand batsman that could see the ball.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-58364678072400088482010-07-12T23:12:00.002+01:002010-07-12T23:36:58.863+01:00Bernard Raines saves thirds from embarassmentFailand lost the toss and were asked to bat. The hundred came up in the 21st over for the loss of just one wicket, and a par score of 250/260 looked likely on a hard wicket with a lightning fast outfield. Unfortunately wickets started to fall and Failand lost their way. Thankfully Bernard Raines chipped in with an all-important 39 to help push the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-8989987130139988472010-07-05T23:45:00.002+01:002010-07-05T23:48:17.437+01:00Another game at Harptree ruined by rain.Harptree won the toss and batted first on an overcast day. At the end of their innings the game was perfectly poised, with the home side amassing 181 all out and Failands' in form batsmen fancying their chances of knocking the runs off. But whilst the players were merrily tucking into their sandwiches and home made cakes the rains descended on West HarptreeThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-39136305426182943542010-06-29T11:24:00.002+01:002010-06-29T11:41:40.344+01:00Thirds lose to Claverham on penultimate ball.A spirited performance by Failand failed to stop Claverham winning this game on the hottest day of the year thus far. England failed also to beat Germany to the dismay of those that cared. There are already calls to extend the teabreak next week so players can watch the mens final at Wimbledon. One player suggested that future games could have a Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-9046696900906195012010-06-24T13:35:00.002+01:002010-06-24T13:44:00.107+01:00Thirds record their highest score for years to beat Barrow GurneySam Gunarathne scores 42 and takes 4 wicketsFailand won the toss after several late arrivals due to scores of cyclists clogging up the centre of Bristol. Hobbs Lane was part of the cyclists route, which caused even further delays. Skipper Steve wanted to field first but felt a negative vibe from the changing room. A show of hands Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-15363783174529672072010-06-15T11:00:00.001+01:002010-06-15T11:02:35.078+01:00Thirds v Churchways abandonedAdam Grey brings average age of Thirds down to 55.17 years old.The rain ruined a good game of cricket. Churchways scored 229 on a good batting track, and although Failand rarely pass 200 these days, a fast outfield and several in-form batsmen would have produced a close result.Although this was an abandoned game, there were plenty of mis-haps and errors and a few Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-81810003838037966992010-06-07T22:36:00.001+01:002010-06-07T22:40:22.817+01:00Ten men Winford stunned by Neil Harrisons audacity.Neil Harrison who is so often named as the scapegoat after Failands defeats, sometimes when he isn't even playing, came up trumps with one of the most audacious displays of running between the wicket ever witnessed at Horserace Lane. With nine runs needed from the last over Jordan Bachelor hit the ball straight at Long on for what should have Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-72679918370247300402010-05-31T17:17:00.003+01:002010-05-31T17:21:40.084+01:00Another defeat for FailandLyndon Prendergast carries his bat for 98.Teenager Tom Coles blasted 149 runs against a hapless Failand bowling attack.The game would have been a lot tighter without Coles batting contribution, but to rub salt in the collective wounds of the Failand Warriors, Coles bowled 4 tight overs and took 2 wickets for 10 runs.Failand came into this game woefully short of batsmen Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-4322186349900819492010-05-24T21:20:00.003+01:002010-05-24T21:25:42.937+01:00A dodgy pitch on the hottest day of the year.We did have a flawless cup of tea though.On winning the toss, skipper Steve Pursey faced a bit of a conundrum. The pitch was uncut and looked awful. His automatic assumption was to bowl first, but due to the temperature the rest of the team all wanted to bat first, so popular opinion won. It was very hot! John Parfitt got lost on the way to the ground.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-67711988475079338432010-05-19T21:57:00.006+01:002010-07-12T23:50:27.068+01:00 Adam Grey takes 6 wickets for 8 runsFourteen year old Adam Grey stole the show with an unplayable spell of bowling, the last three overs of which bagged him five wickets for no runs. Adam finished his spell with two wickets, so he will start his next game on a hat-trick.After showers all morning and the prospect of play looking slim, groundsman Paul Bachelor used his expertise of things Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-63391616175539805642010-05-19T21:52:00.002+01:002010-09-05T23:37:01.801+01:00Poor Start to season for FailandSkipper caught urinating behind the smoking shelter.Bob Andrews was unable to wipe his own *rs*A number of players sustained early season injuries, Bob Andrews - bad elbow - couldn't wipe his own nose let alone other parts, Steve Pursey - bad eye - couldn't see a thing although mysteriously able to drive, Neil Harrison - bad egg. Yet due to the strength of squad Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-59587673075187356152010-04-02T21:32:00.005+01:002010-05-31T17:25:44.112+01:00Steve Pursey tours India and BangladeshIn preparation for the 2010 season, 3rd team captain Steve Pursey has travelled to India to watch a couple of IPL games, and then continued to Bangladesh to watch England beat Bangladesh. So what was the point we asked him when he returned to England.Steve said that he was looking for a few pointers to help improve performances for the North Somerset side Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-83261082069063699252009-11-29T23:01:00.002Z2009-11-29T23:12:00.043Z3RD XI CAPTAINS REPORT - 2009This year was an enjoyable and hard fought campaign, with 11 of the 15 games played going to the wire. We were comprehensively thrashed by the two top of the table teams, and we comprehensively thrashed the bottom team twice. The seven middle of the table teams were eventually separated by just six points, and Failand recorded their highest ever finish in Division Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-73981244136284484252009-08-12T20:08:00.001+01:002009-08-12T20:31:48.078+01:00Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-19962659539031501612009-08-12T19:35:00.004+01:002009-08-12T20:03:19.375+01:00Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-35067190792550433462009-05-31T23:57:00.003+01:002009-11-29T23:13:44.823ZBowlers win tight game at Harptree.An evenly contested game at Harptree was won by the Failand 'grandfathers' thanks to some tight bowling, with Steve and Jamie Fear, Phil Dungey and Jordan Bachelor conceding just 85 runs in their combined 31 overs, although Paul Bachelors patient 34 was the most important contribution to this much needed win.After winning the toss skipper Steve Pursey decided toThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-23921249286294572112009-05-12T14:18:00.003+01:002009-05-12T23:37:44.578+01:00Failand Outclassed by Old B.Failand were outclassed, but there were still plenty of positives. Last weeks' man of the match Bob Andrews would have made it two out of two were it not for a valiant effort by John Parfitt in attempting to rescue Failand from a perilous position of 23 for 3 in the 10th over. Old B's scored 210 for 8 in their alloted overs, which the visitors believed gave them an Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-71083591234911892882009-05-04T14:41:00.001+01:002009-05-04T14:44:21.644+01:00Bob Andrews knocks out Grendel Top OrderBurly Bob Andrews, who only played a handful of games in 2008, cemented his place in the side with a stunning display of flight and spin to turn the game sharply back in Failands favour after a brutal onslaught by Jhanger Khan.At one stage Grendel were 64 for 0 in less than six overs before Bob removed the extremely dangerous Khan, who had scored 57. Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-71890015576068651272009-04-30T21:02:00.000+01:002009-04-30T21:03:45.275+01:00Preview of Failand and Portbury v GrendelThis match has been rained off twice out of the last three meetings. The time the sides did meet was in 2007 when Failand & Portbury were victorious skipper Steve Pursey taking 3 for 7 and Jamie Fear 4 for 21. The Grandfathers are not always the best of starters, whilst Grendel will seek to capitalise on their excellent season in 2008 which saw them beat Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-57618586892289600662009-03-31T22:17:00.001+01:002009-03-31T22:19:46.329+01:00Prospects for Play- Facing the Future with Failand and Portbury CCWe fly north in the hired gold plated helicopter to the furthest extremity of our region in our pursuit to preview the season for as many of our member clubs this summer. It is to the North West Frontier that we travel.Club; FAILAND AND PORTBURY CC Knick Name; "The Grandfathers"Club's Pre Match Pitch Run On Music; "Grand Dad" by Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-24229193654921779092009-01-04T22:49:00.001Z2009-01-04T22:59:27.685ZThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-46420791414714798832009-01-04T22:40:00.002Z2009-01-04T22:49:16.872ZTour Photos + photos from Lords 1996 Simon Cox at Lords Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-65788764900555861772009-01-03T23:10:00.000Z2009-01-03T23:12:43.572ZBob Andrews will be pushing for a place in the 1st xi in 2009.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-88340528920861418372008-12-02T23:34:00.000Z2008-12-02T23:36:26.566ZWhat is happening in the North Somerset League these days??For your interest here is a brief edit of what happened at the North Somerset AGM - Nov 27th.Firstly we broke off into divisions to elect our own representative - this year Geoff Saunders of Barrow Gurney volunteered and anyone who volunteers gets the job.We discussed rules for our own division.It was decided that teas would remain at £30Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-27911102960463298292008-11-13T23:50:00.004Z2008-11-16T15:34:34.088ZAnalysis of Failand 3rd xi season by North Somerset Webmeister.(This has been adopted as my end of season report)We move to the slopes of Lower Failand as we continue our mission to survey the season for each of the 94 sidesClub; FAILAND AND PORTBURYKnick-name; “The Grandfathers”Finishing Position; 6th in Division 3 of the Sunday ConferenceThe Best of Times; Recovering from 73 for 6 to Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-8729072635204737522008-09-06T23:25:00.001+01:002008-09-06T23:27:26.731+01:00Grandfather Steve Fear played an important role for the thirds in 2008.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-64067985567433152852008-09-01T00:42:00.006+01:002008-09-06T23:28:42.817+01:00Failand avoid relegation yet again.At ten-o-clock in the morning after a particular heavy shower, the good news filtered through from Groundsman Paul Bachelor that the pitch had been covered. By twelve it was decided that a game could go ahead, albeit with a damp outfield. The Failand players were all too aware that should they play and lose, and all the fellow strugglers should have their games Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-86162164792162722762008-08-31T12:01:00.002+01:002008-08-31T12:02:36.213+01:00With one game to go - what the experts think.Dennis could be faced with much travel in Division 3 as four sides are at risk of joining Harptree Villages in being relegated. The helicopter will travel to the Chew Valley, and first land at the Hedgehogs for Exiles (Bath) game at Chew Stoke. Defeat for 'Cliff's Boys' and they return to Division 4 after just one season. This is Exiles first visit to Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-87912846020168669342008-08-31T11:54:00.003+01:002008-08-31T12:00:54.068+01:00Failand & Portbury 3rdxi v Chew Stoke 24th AugustGame cancelled with even more rain falling - when will it ever stop??Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-54850573462937375182008-08-18T00:35:00.005+01:002008-09-06T23:15:38.759+01:00Another Low Scoring Game at Blagdon. Failand have a habit of winning low scoring games at Blagdon, and the trend continued. Steve Pursey led the way with a disciplined 42* in awkward conditions before Adrian Meacham wiped out the Blagdon middle order with 4 for 17. Failand were indebted to wicketkeeper Dick, who was responsible for six Blagdon wickets, proving himself to still be one of the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-16032037047326020342008-08-12T23:25:00.002+01:002008-08-12T23:40:36.622+01:00And the rain continues to fall.Failand v WinscombeGroundsman Paul Bachelor advised calling the game off at 9.45am, but it was decided to give the ground a chance to dry out. Alas it was too wet and the game was eventually called off at 12.00.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-28556474336088306492008-08-12T23:23:00.002+01:002008-08-12T23:42:22.427+01:00Easton skittled out for 127 and then the heavens open.This was a golden opportunity for Failand to move up the table, and this was one of the target games for maximum points.Unfortunately after doing all the hard work in restricting the opposition to a mere 127 all out, with fine bowling performances by Neil Harrison and Jamie Fear, the rain came down after tea with no further play possible.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-43357523097164133992008-08-12T23:21:00.002+01:002008-08-12T23:42:02.991+01:00Keynsham win by nine wickets.Failand notched their highest score of the season after winning the toss on the hottest afternoon of the year so far. Keynsham knocked the runs off in 32 overs for the loss of just one wicket. A score in excess of 300 would have been more challenging.The home side were severely weakened by the loss of skipper Steve Pursey, who was serving a two match ban for some Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-50247941820228541952008-07-21T00:30:00.006+01:002008-09-06T23:34:22.502+01:00Whitchurch far too good for Failand Whitchurch won by 41 runs and look certain to finish in the top two on this showing. In fact it is hard to believe that Failand executed the double over Whitchurch last year. To add to Failands woes they went into this match very short of batting, so to score 203 against a strong table-topping side was a positive for the losing side.Steve Pursey won the toss, Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-46923058740341294032008-07-14T00:03:00.004+01:002008-11-13T15:16:33.787ZBath Exiles four wickets down for three runs after eight oversSteve Fear and Phil Dungey provided another fine example of how to bowl on a difficult wicket. Bath Exiles struggled with their consistent line and length. And with the scoreboard reading three runs for four wickets after eight overs there was a sense of disappointment that no one had brought a camera to record this occasion. Failand Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-23666690926844631302008-07-08T23:46:00.006+01:002008-11-13T15:16:33.797ZHarptree cancelled twice out of twice!To only get four points against bottom of the table Harptree is disapointing, but they will probably be equally disapointed as they completed the double over us last year. So four points each is probably about right!Paul Bachelor drives through the off side v Chew StokeThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-63297887285845954872008-06-30T23:03:00.009+01:002008-11-13T15:16:33.890ZThings can only get betterLowly Failand with several key players missing had little chance against top of the table UBH who were fielding their strongest side of the season.Losing the toss, and asked to field, Failand seemed to sense what was to come, especially with a 86 yard boundary from the pavilion to the square. (Scott Styris hit a six against England the day before which was described as Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-19876282445053949502008-06-23T15:09:00.004+01:002008-11-13T15:16:34.209ZFailand mauled by Rampant ChewAfter good performances in the preceding two weeks Failand were optimistic of a 'shock' win against Chew Stoke and fielded a 12 year old and a 13 year old as part of the 'new look' team. Luke Shorney came into bat with the score on 29 for 2 in the 9th over and scored a brutal 95 to ensure a comfortable victory fo the home side. Failand lost the toss on a very Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-43896318548944821402008-06-16T00:16:00.005+01:002008-11-13T15:16:34.526ZRoss Holbrook steers Failand to final over victoryChasing a total of 196, Failand thirds looked dead and buried at 73 for 6 in the 22nd over. Thirteen year old Jordan Bachelor (playing his first North Somerset game) and Ross Holbrook put on 96 crucial runs in the next 14 overs to set up an improbable victory for the home side.On winning the toss for the second consecutive week, Failand asked the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-15405699366898861282008-06-12T23:54:00.002+01:002008-11-13T15:16:34.646ZPreview - FAILAND & PORTBURY v BLAGDON Blagdon victorious in their last three games, to lie in third place, travel to the North West Frontier to play Failand & Portbury. They will hope to be able to repeat their victory of 2007 when they won by 20 runs after Andy Cadman had resuced the Blades from 42 for 4 with 95 including 7 boundaries and 6 sixes. Failand put up a good fight at League leaders Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-56562846823376542232008-06-09T00:16:00.008+01:002008-11-13T15:16:34.703ZFailand give table-toppers Winscombe a scareUnbeaten Winscombe were given a tough game by a severely weakened Failand side, missing their two star batsmen. Winning the toss for the first time this year, it was felt that to ask the home side to bat on a glorious afternoon gave the bowlers a slight advantage with the new ball. And so it proved as Winscombe stuttered to 93 for 8 by the 31st Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-34785252015699281492008-06-02T23:17:00.005+01:002010-05-14T08:47:56.585+01:00Easton Cowboys sent packing The Failand bowling was too good for an Easton side, who were unable to set a challenging total in very humid conditions.After losing the toss for the fourth time out of four, Failand were asked to field. Phil Dungey, who was 50 last week, bowled with his normal deception. Phil took sledging to a new level when he asked the batsman if he liked Julio Inglesias. The Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-30429438846415201932008-05-29T22:45:00.000+01:002008-05-29T22:47:28.350+01:00FAILAND & PORTBURY v EASTON COWBOYS PREVIEW - June 1st 2008The invention of Frenchman Joseph Guilottin may be on display by the ground at Race Horse Lane on Sunday. Home players will hope that they can win their first match of the season to ensure that another team member is not as has been reported in previous weeks , sent to the gallows. Maxamillan Robiespierre is not available for the home Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-46994775150920167562008-05-26T09:57:00.003+01:002010-05-14T08:48:25.106+01:00Who are Keynsham?Another cancelled game.The Failand players are left wondering who exactly are Keynsham? Are they any good? And where is Keynsham anyway? The two teams are yet to meet, with all three scheduled games since 2007 falling foul to the weather. What's the chances of a game on July 27th??Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-69812473751843530372008-05-19T00:18:00.003+01:002008-09-06T23:41:03.046+01:00Whitchurch wobblesChris Smith drops four but catches one.Full scorecard at North Somerset XI v Whitchurch (away) 18th May 2008Failand always start slowly, and this season is no exception. Failand went into the match missing three strike bowlers (following the fortunes of Bristol City). Whitchurch could possibly be harbouring a grudge after last seasons humiliation at Failand, depriving them of Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-38357584819799501332008-05-11T23:59:00.013+01:002008-11-13T15:16:35.747Z Poor start to the season for the thirds - Neil Harrison made the ScapegoatFull scorecard at North Somerset XI v Exiles (Bath) (home) 11th May 2008Bath Exiles made easy work of knocking off the vital 181 required runs for victory thanks to some generous full tosses. Club Chairman Dick (Mugabe) Whittingtonsuggested that someone should be made scapegoat for an abysmal Failand display and nominated Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-1154326726239168852007-12-11T12:11:00.002Z2008-11-13T15:16:35.808Z3rd xi End of season report 2007 2007 was an enjoyable season. It proved to be a season of two halves. After 8 games we were yet to win a game and we were languishing at the bottom of the table four points adrift. The wet summer led to an abnormal number of abandoned games, although it seems the sun always shone on F & P as we only lost three games to the weather all season. This was good Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-21814653725098434332007-09-09T23:26:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.238ZHarptree stay up thanks to persistent drizzleThe intervention of rain as Harptree had just passed the magic 20 over mark secured them a win under the Buckworth Bailey method, although in truth they would probably have won the fixture had the rain not come.This game typified the season in many ways.John Parfitt top scored with 66 for Failand on a perfect batting strip, and with a lightning fast Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-31794237402281672122007-08-27T00:05:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.293ZRuthless Failand thrash WhitchurchThis was a crucial game for both sides. Whitchurch needed to win to have a chance of promotion whereas Failand needed to win to dispel any thought of relegation. The league has been so tight at top and bottom that nine clubs out of ten had something to play for on the last Sunday in August. The Wanderers turned up at Horserace Lane with a couple of bottles of Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-3901832059683976892007-08-20T00:02:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.462ZSaltford maintain their unbeaten record with last over victoryIn a tense incident packed game Saltford Fairway finally won in the gloom of an untypical August afternoon, in the last over. With the majority of Saturdays' fixtures abandoned, it was pleasing to be able to actually get a game in. The pitch was wet at one end, but looked quite reasonable considering the non stop showers of the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-59866913861441776322007-08-14T23:52:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.550ZPurnells beat Failand for the second time. Purnells had only won one game this season and that was the visit of Failand a couple of months ago. Today they performed the double in a nailbiting finish - winning by a two run margin. Failand required eight from the final over, but three wickets fell and only five runs were scored. Failand were on top for the majority of the game, and in the post Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-86949094230079534032007-08-06T00:34:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.723ZBlagdon outclassed by resurgent FailandFive weeks ago the Failand dressing rooms were filled with the despondent crys of failure as the thirds were firmly entrenched at the bottom of Sunday division 3. Five weeks later the consistent losers are now consistent winners. So what has caused this transformation? Failand skipper Steve Pursey believes that the losing display against unbeaten Saltford Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-43398777966039201052007-07-30T00:12:00.002+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.838ZFailand just overcome Grendel Sixteen year old left hand bat Ashley Hall made the Failand veterans work hard for their victory at Horserace Lane. He appeared to be in complete command but fortunately for Failand he began to run out of partners before Jamie Fear clean bowled him, knocking the middle stump out of the ground. The age gap was considerable, with the visitors fielding 8 youngsters, Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-37592660115142040542007-07-23T00:45:00.001+01:002008-05-13T23:08:31.807+01:00Failand topple table toppersBottom of the table Failand caused a major upset in division three as they beat table-toppers Limpley Stoke convincingly at Horse Race Lane. Steve Pursey won a vital toss, and asked the visitors to bat on a soft and drying wicket, despite advice to the contrary from some senior members of the groundstaff. Limpley Stoke set off well, with the prolific Tim Smith and MarkThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-57835043170629667512007-07-15T23:43:00.001+01:002008-11-13T15:16:36.984ZRain Again Keynsham 4ths v Failand - July 15th Cancelled.Surely one of the worst summers on record.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-31775065302700751732007-07-09T23:43:00.001+01:002008-05-13T23:12:50.270+01:00Something to Chew over `Failand v Chew Stoke - July 8thAnother defeat for the thirds and captain Steve Pursey wondered if things could get any worse. Judging by the long faces and the dispirited looks in the dressing room they probably can't. It is tough when a team keeps losing. It is hard to imagine how stand in 2nd team skipper Bob Andrews must be feeling after the mauling the 2nds got on Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-39094552552897504642007-07-01T13:12:00.002+01:002008-05-13T23:13:23.955+01:00Failand Over 40s v Nailsea Over40s - July 1st 2007This game was cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Unfortunately as there was no league fixture for Failand this Sunday, all the other clubs have gained two points, leaving us stranded at the bottom of the table. Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-13030217763309916532007-06-28T00:30:00.002+01:002010-05-14T08:49:01.405+01:00North Somerset Team of the WeekThe Richard Ebor and Ted Bias Team of the Week is? Richard Ebor and Ted Bias have this morning announced at the Harrup Flea Market the winner of their Surridge North Somerset Team of the Week. The award goes to a club not so much because they won their first game of the season, but the manner in which they won their Sunday Conference Division 3 match. Failand and Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-22179607357696412932007-06-24T23:26:00.000+01:002007-06-25T15:44:56.651+01:00HOLD THE FRONT PAGE - FAILAND WIN A GAMEThe previously unsuccessful Failand side showed they could be a force to contend with in the second half of the season as they beat high-flyers Whitchurch at Norton Lane, albeit on run rate.After the pessimistic weather forecasts and a morning of drizzle, most players were surprised and yet grateful to get a game in.Whitchurch won the toss and inserted the Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-26038054949090577772007-06-18T23:27:00.000+01:002007-06-18T23:44:18.521+01:00Fathers Day present for Saltford Failand v Saltford. 17th June Failands' grandfathers came second against Saltford, but this was a more spirited display than in recent weeks. Saltford asked Failand to bat on winning the toss, and the visitors undoubtedly had the best of the conditions. Their openers, Fillingham and Tainton bowled lively opening spells, the latter conceding just 5 runs from his Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-50342856553481090552007-06-11T23:47:00.000+01:002007-06-12T10:01:01.437+01:00Jubilant Failand make it 5 out of 5.Purnells v 3rd xi (10th June)After an early finish the Failand veterans retired to the peaceful verrandah to enjoy a few beers and crisps, and have a good old chinwag about this and that. Favourite topics of conversation included the continual failure of the 1sts and 2nds to win a game, the best time to put potatos in, rotas for cleaning the changing rooms, whoThunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-40436483121708391282007-06-06T11:38:00.000+01:002007-06-06T11:45:01.827+01:00FACT - Making teas improves performance.Failand v Blagdon June 4thAfter scouring the scorebooks for the last few seasons, skipper Steve Pursey has linked performance with buttering bread and making cakes. This as yet unexplainable phenomenon is now proven beyond any doubt. Who could forget Steve Downs flourish last year when he scored 9 consecutive 4s. Who will ever forget Bob Sheppard smashing Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-27291384905507798892007-06-03T00:14:00.000+01:002007-06-03T00:21:03.327+01:00Grendels Washed Out Grendels v FailandMay 27thFor the fourth game out of a possible five, the Failand v Grendel fixture was lost to adverse weather. Failand are due to play Grendels at home on July 29th, so don't book your holidays around this date if you want sunshine.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-13114408976406060102007-05-20T22:01:00.001+01:002008-05-27T00:09:57.698+01:00Failand well and truly hammered in limp display. Limpley Stoke, with 7 regular players missing, trounced a weak Failand side that will struggle to win anything this season. The visitors changing room had a ABC of Fielding on the wall, including A for Accuracy, B for Bowl Straight and I fail to remember what C stood for, but in Failand's case it could have been Collapse, Crawl along at a snails Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-1147517350818033182007-05-17T11:46:00.000+01:002006-05-16T22:39:26.956+01:00TWO WEBSITES - MORE VALUETo see our parallel site with all the 3rd XI and Junior XI scorecards and news in this window SIMULTANEOUSLY go to:http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-1147815306960209972007-05-16T22:33:00.000+01:002006-05-16T22:35:06.970+01:00CURRENT LEAGUE TABLEGo to http://nscl.play-cricket.com/leaguetables/divisionTable.asp?id=2203&seasonID=7Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-47700269126181684232007-05-13T17:08:00.000+01:002007-05-13T17:10:20.255+01:00Rain, rain and more rain.May 13th v Keynsham 4ths There was lots of rainat horse race laneso needless to saythere was no playtoday.Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244429.post-58181364526574686952007-05-07T16:24:00.000+01:002007-06-06T11:48:24.504+01:00Meredith takes 6 wickets for 9 runs.John Meredith produced amazing figures of six wickets for just 9 runs in four overs. Without his deadly spell Chew Stoke would have fancied themselves to score 230+.The wicket looked good and the outfield looked superb. After winning the toss Steve Pursey asked Chew Stoke to bat because he felt historic low scores on this wicket would make a low target easy to Thunderbolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14789216452025108253noreply@blogger.com