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by Hopey
Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 305

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Not worth giving it anymore limelight IMO
by Hopey
Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 305

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Funkydrummer wrote:
Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:38 pm
Away from the actual cricket for a moment, has that bloody clown from last
weekend at th'ouse been "dealt with" ?
Yes. Banned for life.
by Hopey
Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 305

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

I thought there was an LCF ruling that you can only fine Pros... not ban them?
by Hopey
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 305

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Littleborough have a great stream - they are streaming it.

We will be showing it at the club for those not travelling. The second team will be streamed Sunday at home.
by Hopey
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 305

Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Friday T20 nights are now over.

Lowerhouse face Littleborough away tomorrow. Pro Dan is back after his injury.

Burnley playing Liverpool Competition side Northern in the LCFKO Cup semi final on Sunday and Haslingden away on Saturday.
by Hopey
Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Afternoon all, the first time I’ve viewed or contributed to this forum in nearly 2 years. Somebody has brought this thread to my attention. As one, if not the most senior person in the Lowerhouse hierarchy I can confirm without fear of contradiction that other than the pro, Lowerhouse do not pay an...
by Hopey
Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Question for Hopey How many of your current players receive a financial payment in one form or another ? Might help us all to understand the workings of today’s LL clubs Can’t imagine you pay any more or less players than other clubs One person gets paid to play cricket at Lowerhouse, and that is t...
by Hopey
Sun Jul 13, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Match Report A poxy little write-up doesn’t do this justice — this one needs recording properly! Records tumbled at The Brooks Foundation Ground in what will go down as one of the greatest days in Lowerhouse history. Ben Heap and Jonny Whitehead opened the batting and put on 245 for the first wicket...
by Hopey
Sun Jul 13, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Somethingfishy wrote:
Sun Jul 13, 2025 6:06 pm
145 all out

6fer for the pro

251 run win which i believe (Hopey will confirm) is our biggest winning run margin
Correct. Many a record broken. Match report incoming.
by Hopey
Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

House Blast into T20 Finals Day After Crushing Ramsbottom On a sweltering Friday night at the Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse faced Ramsbottom in the JW Lees T20 Quarter Final — and delivered a performance full of fire and flair to book their place in Finals Day. Ramsbottom won the toss and ele...
by Hopey
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Burnley tie and lose on wickets.

I’m not doing you a write up FCBurnley.
by Hopey
Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Norden post 162/5
by Hopey
Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Re: Lancashire League weekend thread

Burnley playing their QF tonight at Norden. It’s live on Youtube
by Hopey
Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League weekend thread
Replies: 120
Views: 4510

Lancashire League weekend thread

Lowerhouse take on Ramsbottom at home in the T20 quarter final Friday. Weather looks beautiful. Should be a cracking night.

On Sunday we take on Norden at home in the league looking to keep up the good run.

We have Sumit Ruikar as pro on Friday night and Cole McConchie Sunday.
by Hopey
Sun Jul 06, 2025 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League Sunday
Replies: 47
Views: 2776

Re: Lancs League Sunday

Second Eleven v Greenmount (Home) The Second Eleven entertained Greenmount at home and, after losing the toss, were put in to bat. Runs were hard to come by as the visitors’ attack bowled with discipline, but Keagan De Vries stood firm to top score with 46. The innings closed on 139 all out in 38 ov...
by Hopey
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League Sunday
Replies: 47
Views: 2776

Re: Lancs League Sunday

Darwen 129/4.

84 needed off 97.
by Hopey
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League Sunday
Replies: 47
Views: 2776

Re: Lancs League Sunday

winsomeyen wrote:
Sun Jul 06, 2025 5:40 pm
Neil Hawke is Austrailian, Joey Hawke is a local lad who, I believe started at Padiham,so the answer to your question is probably no.
Correct.
by Hopey
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League Sunday
Replies: 47
Views: 2776

Re: Lancs League Sunday

House 177/6 off 45
by Hopey
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

MT03ALG wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:49 pm
Another HOME semi-final for Lowerhouse. They would have been at HOME in the final too (if they had won)!!
Gotta be in the semi final to get a chance at the final.
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

This was from a thread 3 weeks ago you buffoon.
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

BigRedrose wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:16 pm
There was a VERY busy children's party in the function room today at Lowerhouse, certainly made it difficult getting served at the bar.
That was my sons. Been booked for months. :lol:
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:06 pm
Few on?
Quite busy indeed. Even with the weather how it was.
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

FCBurnley wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:52 pm
OUCH
Still 3-1 this season FCB!

Enjoy the final from your armchair.
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

In yet another rain-affected day at the Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse faced Burnley in the Worsley Cup Semi Final with a place in the 99th Final up for grabs. Winning the toss, Ben Heap elected to bat first on a surface softened by persistent showers. The decision appeared to pay off early, w...
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

139 / 6 (30)
Revised Target 173 from 34.0 overs
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

136 / 5 (29)
Revised Target 173 from 34.0 overs
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

93 / 3 (21)
Revised Target 173 from 34.0 overs

Game in balance. Lowerhouse still favs.
by Hopey
Sat Jul 05, 2025 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley
Replies: 98
Views: 5161

Re: Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

GetIntoEm wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 1:30 pm
Not at the moment, there's a problem with it and the scoreboard
I fixed the scoreboard on Thursday.

Will be testing live streaming again on the 2s game tomorrow.

My lads 5th birthday at the club today. Apologies if you had to endure it in the rain break
by Hopey
Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

[quote=Hopey post_id=2571132 time=<a href="tel:1751218742">1751218742</a> user_id=2007] Lowerhouse 4th XI & 2nd XI Dominate Sunday Fixtures #UTH 💛💙 It was a double win for Lowerhouse on Sunday as both the 4th XI and 2nd XI picked up strong victories. Pinky’s 4th Team – 4 Wins on the Bounce Pinky’s ...
by Hopey
Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Lowerhouse 4th XI & 2nd XI Dominate Sunday Fixtures #UTH 💛💙 It was a double win for Lowerhouse on Sunday as both the 4th XI and 2nd XI picked up strong victories. Pinky’s 4th Team – 4 Wins on the Bounce Pinky’s side made it four wins in a row with a ruthless bowling performance against Clitheroe 4th...
by Hopey
Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Clarets4me wrote:
Sat Jun 28, 2025 10:13 pm
Didn't know that, and fair play to him at that age .. I remember a very young Stuart Gaynor scoring for the u14's back in the day !
It got sorted quickly ..
He still scores for our 2s.
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

I went on the Lowerhouse Todmorden game this afternoon. There were two sensational catches; one by the young lad who was Lowerhouse's wicket keeper diving to catch one that had looped over behind him. And a great diving one handed catch on the boundary by a Todmorden player. That young lad behind o...
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Burnley1989 wrote:
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:03 pm
Great win, wicket didnt look great but we did play some daft shots, was just one of those days which have become rare.

Always feel we can defend a low total with our bowlers, made up for paddy, he deserves it
Nice big hat.
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Darwen beat Burnley.
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Clarets4me wrote:
Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:17 pm
Play-Cricket says Todmorden won by 0 wickets, gaining 12 points to Lowerhouses's 2 !! :roll:
14 year old scoring today, give him chance :).
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Hopeys match review sponsored by FCBurnley. Lowerhouse took on Todmorden today at the home of cricket — and what unfolded was nothing short of the Patrick Martin Show. After winning the toss, Todmorden opted to bowl first, a decision that looked to pay off early as no Lowerhouse batter managed to ge...
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

100/6 off 31
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Somethingfishy wrote:
Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:20 pm
House 2 down for about 40ish...scoreboard still playing up
Final test this morning on it. It’s rather poorly.
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Lowerhouse CC
1st XI
54 / 2 (15)
by Hopey
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Tod have won the toss and stuck us in.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

The quarter final draw has been announced.
Darwen v Todmorden
Lowerhouse v Ramsbottom
Littleborough v Clitheroe
Norden v Burnley

The ties will be played next Friday July 4th.

The hosts of Finals Day will be winners of match three, Littleborough or Clitheroe.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Scrap that. Lowerhouse get the home draw on NRR. PlayCricket was wrong.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

House and Burnley through to the QF. Burnley will get the home draw.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Lowerhouse batted first on a warm but gloomy evening in the fifth game of the T20 campaign after Church won the toss and chose to bowl. Openers Frankie Haasbroek and Dan Salpietro continued their excellent run of form, putting on 92 for the first wicket. Frankie played fluently for his 37 before fal...
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

163/5. Church need 14 off 2. Some chase this.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

145/5 off 16
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

Pro out.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

87/4 off 11. Their pro batting well.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

61/4 off 8. Turn the car off for now.
by Hopey
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Weekend Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 4198

Re: Lancashire League Weekend Thread

14/4. Start the car.