Lancashire League

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:50 pm

Anybody attempted to take a game in today? Burnley look set to win the league

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:47 pm

12 points to Burnley behind enemy lines at Church. How the house getting on?

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:56 pm

Local cricketer wrote:12 points to Burnley behind enemy lines at Church. How the house getting on?

Clitheroe need 9 runs off 9 balls 6 down

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:57 pm

How many off clitheroe pros still to bat?

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:03 pm

Did you go and watch Burnley today Local Cricketer?

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:05 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:Did you go and watch Burnley today Local Cricketer?

Yes not great cricketing conditions, very cold.

Glad there is only 1 game left need to hibernate

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:10 pm

Clitheroe win off the last ball.

Very exciting finish.

Cheers Hopey for the twitter updates.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:11 pm

So are Burnley the Campiones ?

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:11 pm

It was one of those days today that hits you every season where the temperature drops and you know it’s time for the season to end.

Poor season for cricket unfortunately, hate it ending though

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:12 pm

Any news on Colne? Is Lenny driving the open top bus?

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:12 pm

Local cricketer wrote:Any news on Colne? Is Lenny driving the open top bus?

Price was having a good day early on.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:13 pm

FCBurnley wrote:So are Burnley the Campiones ?

No - Lowerhouse and Walsden can still win it

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:15 pm

What are the points total after today ?

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:15 pm

I bet that victory was sweet for Clitheroe.

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:16 pm

ClaretTony wrote:No - Lowerhouse and Walsden can still win it

Cant see lowerhouse beating Daryn Smit next week and are you sure Walsden can win it?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:16 pm

Sorry, only Burnley or Lowerhouse can win it. Burnley go into last game 10 points clear.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:21 pm

Perfect. Thank you

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:59 pm

Local cricketer wrote:Any news on Colne? Is Lenny driving the open top bus?

Colne got one hand on the trophy after beating Bacup by 6 wickets. Unfortunately Middleton won as well so think Colne need 2 points next week to make sure. The Price is right went past 1000 league runs for the season, think he finished on about 70 not out. Big following set to travel to Enfield next week

Longsidelenny · Post by **Longsidelenny** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:18 pm

Another good day for the price is right and colne but you must take your hat off to Burnley who are on the verge of winning the league without a pro all season great effort by they amateurs up the colne

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:21 pm

Awaits the bites

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sun Sep 01, 2019 11:51 pm

Very quiet tonight

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:17 am

Have the Burnley lads still only got one 50 between them all season?
Or as that changed over the last couple of weeks?

Terrific job by the bowlers to win the league if true.

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:35 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:Have the Burnley lads still only got one 50 between them all season?
Or as that changed over the last couple of weeks?

Terrific job by the bowlers to win the league if true.

Been a couple more over the last few weeks. Joey Marshall got 50 odd yesterday.

Very strong bowling attack and will only be stronger next season

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:44 am

Local cricketer wrote:Been a couple more over the last few weeks. Joey Marshall got 50 odd yesterday.

Very strong bowling attack and will only be stronger next season

Don't tell me they're going to sign a bowling pro?

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:57 am

I was told yesterday Joe McCluskie was leaving this year and they'd signed Ocki as next years pro?

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:12 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:Don't tell me they're going to sign a bowling pro?

Or several?

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:16 am

3 year deal for Ocky

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:55 am

I was told yesterday, although I don't know whether is anything it, that Burnley are signing Pussy Galore as pro next season. Believe he's at Enfield currently.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:56 am

ClaretTony wrote:I was told yesterday, although I don't know whether is anything it, that Burnley are signing Pussy Galore as pro next season. Believe he's at Enfield currently.

Sounds better than Pussegolla

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:58 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Sounds better than Pussegolla

I wouldn't like to have to try and remember his full name, it's Pallegedara Gammahelage Chandima Shashrika Peiris Pussegolla.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:04 am

ClaretTony wrote:I wouldn't like to have to try and remember his full name, it's Pallegedara Gammahelage Chandima Shashrika Peiris Pussegolla.

You should see the size of his birth certificate

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:02 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I wouldn't like to have to try and remember his full name, it's Pallegedara Gammahelage Chandima Shashrika Peiris Pussegolla.

Played against him yesterday. Looks a decent cricketer to be honest, bowled well and was really unfortunate with the bat. Ran down the pitch to our pro, who was bowling quickly and smashed one straight to cover. Our fielder had two choices, catch it, or die...

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:42 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I was told yesterday, although I don't know whether is anything it, that Burnley are signing Pussy Galore as pro next season. Believe he's at Enfield currently.

Padiham had the chance to sign Pussy Galore before he signed for Barlick. We had the choice of two Sri Lankans from the same agent.

We chose the other who was a fast bowling all rounder but never had the right paper work to come over in the end.

Laughter was high in the room when his name was heard.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:46 pm

So what’s the final day points scenario ? Can Burnley still lose and win the title assuming house get max points

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:37 pm

FCBurnley wrote:So what’s the final day points scenario ? Can Burnley still lose and win the title assuming house get max points

Yes. Burnley win the league if they win the match, or tie it, or both games are rained off. But they can also get 2 bonus points for bowling out the opponents, and up to 5 more bonus points if they get close to winning. Losers get between 0 and 7 points.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:46 pm

Thanks dsr. Sounds like they are in a strong position.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:22 pm

Burnley need 3 points to be assured of the title

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:24 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Burnley need 3 points to be assured of the title

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:51 am

You don't get crowds like this anymore in the Lancashire league Rawtenstall v Accrington Worsley cup final 1976

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bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:53 pm

Steve1956 wrote:You don't get crowds like this anymore in the Lancashire league Rawtenstall v Accrington Worsley cup final 1976
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Back then spectators at Liverpool Rd would be applauded by the players as they took their seats

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:48 pm

Steve1956 wrote:You don't get crowds like this anymore in the Lancashire league Rawtenstall v Accrington Worsley cup final 1976
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There’s only one side at Rawtenstall

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:12 pm

Cliffs and the sea famously surrounded the rest of the pitch.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:15 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:There’s only one side at Rawtenstall

Thrres only one side at Burnley...Colne...Nelson..what point are you trying to make

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:31 pm

I wasn’t being serious, hence the wink

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:39 pm

Anybody remember 64 ( I think ) final. Burnley with Charlie Griffith v Rishton. Jackie Chew got a 50 and his collection was probably way more than he ever earned playing for the Clarets. Big big crowd. Anybody know how many or the receipts ?

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:58 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Anybody remember 64 ( I think ) final. Burnley with Charlie Griffith v Rishton. Jackie Chew got a 50 and his collection was probably way more than he ever earned playing for the Clarets. Big big crowd. Anybody know how many or the receipts ?

The Lancashire League website gets far too little publicity and use. It's a wonderful resource - the cricketing equivalent of Up The Clarets, if you like. (But without the forum!)

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But as you can read in the match report, the gate was £713 8/- and the collection for Jackie Chew isn't stated; but Keith Williams got £74 10/-.

(To convert it into inflation-adjusted modern prices, multiply by 17. So the gate is equivalent to £12,000 and the collection to £1,250.)

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:06 am

In 1947, colne's pro George Pope was selected to play for England in the Victory Test against the rest of the world. He objected - the match fee was only £10 and from that he had to pay his expenses and pay a sub-pro for Colne. So he refused to play, and played instead for Colne against Nelson. In which he scored a fifty and got a collection of £26. (Multiply by 36 for inflation, so £950.)

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:25 am

Steve1956 wrote:You don't get crowds like this anymore in the Lancashire league Rawtenstall v Accrington Worsley cup final 1976
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I think if we had that many people on our terracing these days it might just all collapse onto the pitch!!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:24 am

That gate of £713 8 shillings was at a time when it was 2 shillings admission for an adult, so the attendance would have been in excess of 7,000 if there had been no pensioners or kids. The attendance was in excess of 10,000 that afternoon. The start had to be delayed because they shortened the boundary in front of the old pavilion to allow the kids to sit on the grass.

You used to have to get on long before the start to get a seat for league games but that day was something else in terms of the attendance. I've never witnessed anything like it since.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:32 pm

Jackie Chew must have been black and blue after that game. He certainly earned every penny of his collection. Great day except for the result