The fight for the Division One and Division Two League titles re commences this weekend, whilst the second Readers Cup Semi Final also takes place where the winners face St Annes in the final, in a very important weekend of action for The Northern League.
DIVISION ONE:
Blackpool face a difficult game at Kendal as they look to further increase their lead at the top of Divison One. Paul Danson's team continue to set the pace, their cause further helped by victory at Lancaster last weekend in one of few games to survive the weather. This was further helped by Leylands game with Kendal getting rained off
Christi Viljeon will be in confident mood especially after taking 9 wickets last Saturday. However Kendal will be a tough test, Stu Parkin's team are an unpredictable side, they have alot of good players, whilst New Zealand Professional Jamie How has been in red hot form with the bat as he continues to dominate the batting stats in Division One. Kendal will be confident especially after beating Blackpool in The Readers Cup 1/4 finals a few weeks ago.
Blackpool know that victory at Kendal would further solidify their position as League leaders as the season gradually starts to wind down to its conclusion.
League Holders Leyland travel to Morecambe this Saturday as they look to close the gap on Blackpool. Leyland were frustrated with the rain last weekend but face a Morecambe side that have picked up some big wins over Darwen and Netherfield this season.
The form of Luis Reece continues to improve after batting well last weekend, whilst Overseas Amateur Alex Ross, continues to shine
Morecambe's South African Professional Kelly Smuts has also been in good form, whilst Yakub Bhamji will be looking to build on his 5 wicket haul from last weekends game against Netherfield.
In the other matches their is still plenty to play for as league placings are up for grabs with Daryl Wearing's Barrow hosting Fleetwood at Ernest Pass.
Both teams have had at best a very mixed season up to this point,Its all about finishing as high up the league ladder as possible and victory for either side would give them momentum for the rest of the campaign. Star players such as Sam Dutton, Kaustubh Pawar, will be on show for the hosts, whilst the likes of Adam Parker, and JP De Villiers will be in action for the visitors.
Andrew Holdsworth's Chorley will be looking to reproduce their cup form into the league as they host Penrith at Windsor Park. Chorley will be in confident mood after progressing in the National knock out Competition following victory over York. Chorley are certainly the cup specialists as their form ignites in knockout competitions, whilst in the league they show inconsistency. If they can produce their cup form in the league they will be a force to be reckoned with.
Penrith's first season in Division One has been steady, they have had a fair few games rained off, however they have also put in some good performances and have acquitted themselves well for their first season.
At West Cliff Preston host Darwen. Preston saw their game at Netherfield rained off after being in a winning position. Saeed Bariwala's team are a hard team to predict, you never know what type of performance they are going to produce. Jibran Kahn has been in great form, whilst Sajid Patel impressed with a half century at Netherfield last weekend, Their bowling attack can be dangerous with Andrew Starkie spearheading the attack.
Darwen have had a good season, certainly a massive improvement on 2013. Last time out Darwen played was 2 weeks ago when they got a winning draw at Kendal only to lose to the Lancashire Colts in dramatic fashion on the Sunday. George Linde has impressed in his first season as Professional at the club.
In the final game, St Annes host Lancaster, the home team looking to continue their run of form following league and cup victories last weekend. Lancaster looking for form and a strong finish to the season.
READERS CUP REVIEW:
Sunday sees the second semi final take place at Shap Road as Kendal host The Lancashire Colts. The winners go through to the final where they will play St Annes. Kendal know that victory would mean that they host the final, However if they were to lose the final will be played at St Annes as The Lancashire Colts don't have a home ground
This is a big game for both teams, Kendal have won this competition before, whilst The Lancashire Colts will be keen to progress in whats their last season in the Northern Cricket League. The Colts have a strong squad, and will provide a tough challenge for Kendal. Kendal on the other hand will be desperate to host the final as they look for silverware.
REGIONAL TWENTY/20 FINALS
Netherfield face Northern in The Second Semi Final at 1pm in The Regional Twenty-20 Competition. the Finals are held at Bradshaw Cricket Club of the Bolton League. The winners face either Bradshaw or Norden of The Central Lancashire League in the Final.
DIVISION TWO:
In Division Two its First v Second as Leyland host current holders Morecambe. Leyland know that victory would put them one step closer to success, however Morecambe on the other hand need the win desperatly as they look to retain their crown. Morecambe also face bottom side Preston on Sunday and two wins in two days would propel them closer to retaining their trophy.
As for the rest of Division Two, Blackpool host Kendal, Darwen entertain Preston,Lancaster face St Annes, Penrith entertain Chorley and Fleetwood host Barrow on Sunday.
READERS CUP DIVISION 2
On Sunday 10th August Chorley host Blackpool at Windsor Park starting ar 1-30pm
The Umpires list below will be updated on Friday by 8-00pm
Please check for any changes
The list below was compiled in June by Roy Booth and therefore is liable to change
Any umpire that cannot officiate please RING Roy Booth ASAP so he can find a replacement
DIVISION ONE
9th August
Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm
Barrow v Fleetwood
Umpires -
Mr Joe Waters
Tel: 01539 562917
Mob - 07974 108501 |
Mr Peter Wright
Tel: 01524 414978
Mob - 07895 004995 |
Chorley v Penrith
Umpires -
Canon Stephen Jones
Tel: 01524 732948
Mob - 07733 159557 |
Mr Phil Watmough
Tel: 01772 615642
Mob - 07980 934329 |
Kendal v Blackpool
Umpires -
Mr Ken Ashworth
Tel: 01772 632633
Mob - 07875 588291 |
Mr Kevin Howarth
Tel: 01229 716943
Mob - 07799 020151 |
Morecambe v Leyland
Umpires -
Mr Bob Cairns
Tel: 01253 728104
Mob - 07850 684309 |
Mr Steve Godfrey
Tel: 01253 724893
Mob - 07901 860493 |
Preston v Darwen
Umpires -
Mr John Butler
Tel: 01254 410320
Mob - 07986 761603 |
Mr Stephen Dewhurst
Tel: 01772) 615487
Mob - 07590 464214 |
St Annes v Lancaster
Umpires -
Mr Ken Shenton
Tel: 01253 343988
Mob - 07742 715595 |
Mr John Whiteside
Tel: 01253 855518
07511 671398 |
Netherfield No Game
Sunday 10th August
Readers Cup
Division 1
Wickets pitched at 1-30 pm
Kendal v Lancashire Colts
Umpires -
Mr Eddie Payne
Tel: 01229 832038
Mob - 07798 772662 |
Mr David Whitworth
Tel: 01539 536444
Mob - 07736 126556 |
DIVISION TWO
9th August
Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm
Blackpool v Kendal
Umpires -
Mr Roy Booth
Tel: 01253 391207
|
Mr Colin Wilson
Tel: 01524 822133
Mob - 07759 080614 |
Darwen v Preston
Umpires -
Mr Tony Armer
Mob - 07873 625397
|
Mr Barry Evans
Tel: 01253 729369
Mob - 07971 641433 |
Lancaster v St Annes
Umpires -
Mr Ron Fullard
Tel: 01229 839927
Mob - 07973 257291 |
Mr Eddie Payne
Tel: 01229 832038
Mob - 07798 772662 |
Leyland v Morecambe
Umpires -
Mr Kevin Hart
Tel: 01257 793837
Mob 07812 921874 |
Mr Chris Coxhead
Tel: 01704 513873
Mob - 07513 431222 |
Penrith v Chorley
Umpires -
Dr Andrew Mason
Tel: 01900 825001
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Mr David Whitworth
Tel: 01539 536444
Mob - 07736 126556 |
Sunday 10th August
Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm
Fleetwood v Barrow at St Annes CC
Umpires -
Mr Alf Dunn
Tel: 01772 746281
Mob - 07985 633095 |
Mr Andrew Wilson
Tel: 01524 68793
Mob - 07747 673815 |
Morecambe v Preston
Umpires -
Mr Sam Antcliffe
Mob - 07964 577974
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Mr Peter Wright
Tel: 01524 414978
Mob - 07895 004995 |
Netherfield No Game
Readers Cup
Division 2
Wickets pitched at 1-30 pm
Chorley v Blackpool
Umpires -
Mr John Whiteside
Tel: 01253 855518
07511 671398 |
Mr Chris Coxhead
Tel: 01704 513873
Mob - 07513 431222 |
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