Sadly I cannot make it to Old Trafford today, but I would just like to wish Lowerhouse all the best for todays game, and I hope everyone has a great day out whatever the end result.

Up the House!

2nd that , my dad spent years involved on and of the pitch and never saw them win anything , ssince he died they have won everything and now this
He would have been so proud what's happened on and of the pitch
Up the house

'mon the House!

I see they warmed up with a win against local rivals Burnley yesterday too.

Hope (now that's an appropriate word for Lowerhouse) they all have a good day and that the weather proves to be better than the forecast.

One of the buses has broken down, power steering fault!

chipbutty wrote:One of the buses has broken down, power steering fault!

Take a tip from Accy Clarets set it on fire and you get immediate assistance

Let's hope it's not the players bus all the fans at old Trafford and no team not good preparation for a final

The train over at 8ish this morning was full. I hear the printworks is packed out with burnley

Rained off and will be replayed next Sunday but at Blackpool CC.

burnmark wrote:Rained off and will be replayed next Sunday but at Blackpool CC.

Real shame to lose the big day like that. Pity they couldn't go back to OT.

Clarets at home next Sunday so quite a lot of supporters will have a decision to make!

Small write up

More photos to follow

That was a hell of a turnout 700+

It was that!

The local wetherspoons near Old Trafford didn't know what hit it when they went off for rain. 2 on the bar and the woman behind it said, the football fans weren't as loud yesterday.

Me dad said atmosphere in manchester centre was brilliant

ClaretTony wrote:Real shame to lose the big day like that. Pity they couldn't go back to OT.

Shame maybe CT. but look at it like this,, 9 balls 9 overs or 90 overs , today a team of local amateur sportsmen as a team had the opportunity to run out onto the field of an international sports stadium to the cheer and adulation of an expectant crowd, This is something the vast majority of us will never have the opportunity to do in our entire lives.

Trust me having spoken to every one of them, regardless of the abandonment after 9 overs that moment will be a moment they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

RocketLawnChair wrote:Shame maybe CT. but look at it like this,, 9 balls 9 overs or 90 overs , today a team of local amateur sportsmen as a team had the opportunity to run out onto the field of an international sports stadium to the cheer and adulation of an expectant crowd, This is something the vast majority of us will never have the opportunity to do in our entire lives.

Trust me having spoken to every one of them, regardless of the abandonment after 9 overs that moment will be a moment they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

I'm sure so - just thought it was a shame so many were there and didn't get the game of cricket they deserved. But for the lads playing, going out at OT must have been very special. The only thing I can liken it to personally is once batting with a future England international (Frank Hayes).

I still talk about it.

A great day out unfortunately ruined by the weather. Unfortunately though it wasn't helped one jot by LCC,who at the 1st sign of a spit of rain had the ground staff chomping at the bit (when a rain break occurred it wasn't the match wicket covered 1st) and a pitch inspection at 2:30 when an early lunch was taken at 1:15 (the players being off from 11:50),which meant that at least an hour was lost where there was no rain at all. Surely the pitch inspection could have taken place whilst the teams were having the early lunch.

Perhaps I'm being overly harsh though

You are not really surprised that they treated the first team wicket for tomorrow's top of the table clash as a priority are you?

Bordeauxclaret wrote:You are not really surprised that they treated the first team wicket for tomorrow's top of the table clash as a priority are you?

Absolutely no surprise at all.

As soon as there was the first sign of any rain they were going to cover the wicket for the Lancs v Essex game and call off the Lowerhouse final. The game meant nothing to Lancs CCC compared to the one starting tomorrow.

But I bet you all had a great day out regardless.

A fantastic turn out from the House and a great atmosphere which was (unfortunately) spoiled by the weather, but as mentioned above the local 'Spoons did well out of it so every cloud....as they say!

Despite the weather yesterday was an absolutely fantastic day and one that the players will remember for ever.

Leaving Lowerhouse on the Oldham Athletic/Sale Sharks luxury team bus and arriving at OT to be given pretty much access all areas was fantastic.

The way Lancs CCC hosted it with the most minute of detail catered for is a credit to them and they certainly made the players feel very special.

The turn out from Lowerhouse was something else and the roar as the players took the field will live with me for a very long time.

Yesterday has certainly won the club many friends with players and spectators alike an absolute credit to the club and the Lancashire League.

It was 'lump in the throat' time when the players came out.

The noise was special. A broken down bus and the rain failed to dampen our spirits. The rammed 'Bishop Blaize' wetherspoons nearby was in full song even after the match had been abandoned.

Get to do it all again next Sunday at Blackpool CC which is an excellent ground.

Dilemma with the Clarets being at home ?

Na, I shall be at the seaside.

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Good luck to both teams next Sunday. Let's hope for a nice day and high scoring game

Added loads of photos to the website.

Here

Hopey wrote:Added loads of photos to the website.

Here

Do you have glasses, a Burnley hat and coat?

Just I saw someone taking pics , looking quite professional at the cup final v east lancs last Wednesday.

That's not me...

It's Bryn Barnes, one of our 3 club photographers! (He's taken a lot of photos on the link though).

Dressinggown is our official club photographer/vodka officianado though

MACCA wrote:Do you have glasses, a Burnley hat and coat?

Just I saw someone taking pics , looking quite professional at the cup final v east lancs last Wednesday.

I was at that game. That was Bryn

Photos will follow when I purchase another SD Card reader and charger which I lost at some point on Sunday.

Unable to purchase one today due to feeling 'a bit out of sorts'.

Vodka Officianado ? I have a working knowledge of the cheapest stuff available on the open market.

I have a great shot of the lads with the big Burnley FC / Lowerhouse CC flag in front of the broken down bus. Our 'Bus Steward' ran off and got a lift to Old Trafford whilst 84 of us were marooned on Lowerhouse Lane.

With Dunkirk Spirit we battled on with the alcohol and then, like a phoenix from the flames, those immortal words came into sight again: 'Moving People'.

Unbridled joy abounded. Grown men openly wept.

Hopey wrote:Added loads of photos to the website.

Here

I'm on a couple of those photos

RocketLawnChair wrote:I was at that game. That was Bryn

So you are the professional looking one I saw?

No, I was just sat with the family watching my nephew. Don't think I've ever taken a photo in my life using a camera!!

Seems like every man and his dog on here goes down to Lowerhouse, yet none of you have been that unlucky yet as to meet me.

MACCA wrote:Seems like every man and his dog on here goes down to Lowerhouse, yet none of you have been that unlucky yet as to meet me.

1. I'm not every man and his dog
2. I've not been unlucky either

Dressinggown wrote:I have a great shot of the lads with the big Burnley FC / Lowerhouse CC flag in front of the broken down bus. Our 'Bus Steward' ran off and got a lift to Old Trafford whilst 84 of us were marooned on Lowerhouse Lane.

With Dunkirk Spirit we battled on with the alcohol and then, like a phoenix from the flames, those immortal words came into sight again: 'Moving People'.

Unbridled joy abounded. Grown men openly wept.

I'm sorry, but I wasn't missing it for the world!

I was heard to have said in a titanic style statement "F!ck the women or children, I'm getting in that lifeboat!"

Favourite photo of the day.

I don't know much about cricket as it bores me to death so please ignore my ignorance.

Why can't they play in the rain? Is it too dangerous? That might make it more interesting

A number of factors, usually the first is the run ups for the bowlers being too slippy.

When you have a rock hard ball flying at your face at 80MPH+, it can get slightly dangerous.

I've put a little video together.

No real play in it, but good to listen to the House faithful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfp6ymw ... e=youtu.be

MACCA wrote:Seems like every man and his dog on here goes down to Lowerhouse, yet none of you have been that unlucky yet as to meet me.

Just ask for Manage MACCA, Somebody will point you in my direction. Usually have a club tracky on with shorts!! and very little hair (none) on my bonce!!.

Was your son playing in the East Lancs game ?

RocketLawnChair wrote:Just ask for Manage MACCA, Somebody will point you in my direction. Usually have a club tracky on with shorts!! and very little hair (none) on my bonce!!.

Was your son playing in the East Lancs game ?

Nope he was training, but I watched the under 9's as some of them get pushed up a group, so was chatting to some of their dads I know.

Although he did play for the under 11 cubs last night that beat Burnley by 30 runs.

2 overs 2 for 5 was his bowling figures, as well as running 1 out, however he only managed 1 run and and out when batting

New final details:

Lowerhouse Cricket Club vs Ormskirk Cricket Club

The Lancashire Cricket Board's 2017 KO Final replay is confirmed for this Sunday 10/9/17 to be played at Stanley Park home of Blackpool Cricket Club -11.00am start.

Gates will open from 9.30am,

A Scorecard and Raffle Ticket for £2.00 will be on sale at the gate.

Lancashire County Cricket Club have provided some great prizes. The draw will take place at the interval.

Location & Directions: http://www.blackpoolcricket.co.uk/en/th ... directions" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or SATNAV: FY3 9EQ

Car Parking: There will be little or no car parking room within the ground due to the numbers expected. Parking around Stanley Park itself on Sunday morning should be easy. Be mindful of the residential streets close to the club as many of these are Resident Parking only.

Coaches: Should drop-off outside the Main Gate drive in to Barlow Crescent off West Park Drive. Sorry, there is no on-site coach park.

Security & Restrictions: LCB Staff will be carrying out security searches for your own protection and that of others at the gate.

No Alcohol (bottles or cans) may be brought into the ground at anytime.

Food & Refreshments: A franchise caterer will be located within the ground / burgers etc. This will be in addition to the club's own catering facilities. Teas, Coffees and soft drinks are also available outside and within the clubhouse.

Burnley v Crystal Palace will be shown live at 1.30pm on Sky Sports within the Marquee

Previously....
The LCB Knock Out Cup Final between Lowerhouse and Ormskirk was abandoned due to rain after 9 overs with Ormskirk on 31 for 1.

With the rain not abating the officials and teams agreed to abandon the game at 3:00pm. The final will be reconvened at Blackpool CC on Sunday 10 September at 11:00 as the reserve date.

The LCB would like to thank both Lowerhouse and Ormskirk and to the Lancashire County Cricket Club for making every effort to get the game on, but unfortunately the weather has won the day.

Rescheduled LCB Knock Out Cup Final 2017
Lowerhouse CC v Ormskirk CC
Venue: Blackpool CC
Date: Sunday 10 September
Time: 11:00

Out of interest what was the official gate at Old Trafford? 700 Lowerhouse fans but did Ormskirk take many or neutrals?

Lowerhouse share the trophy with Ormskirk as the ground won't be fit.

All local cricket and football seems to be off today.