The big day in local cricket is finally here and a chance to claim the local bragging rights. Lowerhouse will start as clear favourites against Burnley at what is sure to be a huge attendance at the West End. Gate could possibly be higher than the Clarets v Espanyol friendly?
Either way, looking forward to the game. Come on Burnley, stuff 'em!

BigRedrose wrote:The big day in local cricket is finally here and a chance to claim the local bragging rights. Lowerhouse will start as clear favourites against Burnley at what is sure to be a huge attendance at the West End. Gate could possibly be higher than the Clarets v Espanyol friendly?
Either way, looking forward to the game. Come on Burnley, stuff 'em!

Come on the 'house!!

Burnley hopefully back to full strength after a disappointing defeat to Ramsbottom with the returning Holt, Brown, Pickup and Hayman.

I’ll be down there for the first over.
Is there plenty of seating or will it be standing for most people?

Bus route for Lowerhouse from the bus station ?

hampsteadclaret wrote:I’ll be down there for the first over.
Is there plenty of seating or will it be standing for most people?

Bus route for Lowerhouse from the bus station ?

Would have thought Harle Syke/Rosegrove No. 5

Looks like they leave bus station 17 mins past the hour from stand 8.

[quote="hampsteadclaret"]I’ll be down there for the first over.
Is there plenty of seating or will it be standing for most people?

Will definitely be standing room only unless you get there by 11.30am (12.30 start remember).

BigRedrose wrote:Burnley hopefully back to full strength after a disappointing defeat to Ramsbottom with the returning Holt, Brown, Pickup and Hayman.

Could you bowl Hayman from the off we need a good start.If he plays will this be the first game of the season for Brown.

UTH

Excellent I’m up in Briercliffe.

Thanks for those replies.

hampsteadclaret wrote:Excellent I’m up in Briercliffe.

Thanks for those replies.

On the hour starting at turning circle at harle syke.

Lord Rothbury wrote:Could you bowl Hayman from the off we need a good start.If he plays will this be the first game of the season for Brown.

UTH

Glad you think Cole Hayman will be a source of easy runs for you. Might just come back to bite you on the arse that one.
And no, not Brown's first game.

hampsteadclaret wrote:I’ll be down there for the first over.
Is there plenty of seating or will it be standing for most people?

Bus route for Lowerhouse from the bus station ?

Seems a lot of effort just to go for one over

Hasnt been clear Favourites in a Lowerhouse Burnley fixture since the seventies. And today is no different. Both sides are packed with quality cricketers and match winners. Promises to be a cracker.

Heading down early to claim my usual spot,as it will be heaving. Someone mentioned it could be the biggest ever crowd up there, and the last one was 3k+.
The weather looks good all day, so should be a cracker.

Up the House!

Have a great day everyone that's going and hopefully it all runs smoothly for the hosts. It's a massive event for volunteers to put on, so don't be afraid to buy them a pint after.
I'm off to watch Padiham in their cup final at Read in a equally big game for us. Padiham are up against it though with Settle being a very good side and walloping us yesterday.
It's a funny old game though cricket, especially in cup finals.

Had it not clashed with the football I'd have been there - just hope it is a really good day for both clubs, that there's a big crowd and that the best team win which for me of course will be Burnley.

My first Worsley Cup Final was in 1964 when Rishton beat Burnley at Turf Moor. The attendance that day was over 10,000. You just can't imagine that at a Lancs League ground now. It should be a big, big crowd today though, Lowerhouse have worked extremely hard from the minute they knew they were hosting the game.

Really hope everyone enjoys the day.

lots of my mates going instead of opting for the football all House fans
massive spectacle and they will be some beer drunk cant get any bigger than this in Lancashire cup games
UTH

15 minutes to start, ground filling up quickly. Burnley win the toss and will bat.

14 for 1. Holt bowled Cosgrove.

Not looking good for Burnley. 16 for 2.

Patience Red rose....Burnley win tied on .

Burnley 40 for 3.

Burnley 55 for3 off 20 overs.

Burnley 69 for 4.

Keep the updates coming. Thanks

Burnley 84 for 5.

BigRedrose wrote:Burnley 84 for 5.

Off 30 Overs ( 50 Overs a side )

How many pros are The House playing ?

Burnley 86 for 6.

Time for a Sam Curran

FCBurnley wrote:Time for a Sam Curran

Aye, 'House could do with 3 quick wickets !!

Gonna be all over by tea at this rate. Hope the pies are on sale or return

105 - 7 off 37 Overs .... Pro gone !

109 - 7 off 40 Overs ...

Burnley 113 for 8.

Burnley need to bat their 50 overs to have any chance at all. Clarets losing to Espanyol as well.

FCBurnley wrote:Burnley need to bat their 50 overs to have any chance at all. Clarets losing to Espanyol as well.

Burnley Reserves losing 2-0 at the moment to Espanyol

Never forget the old rule though, you don't know what a good score is until both teams have batted !!

118/8 off 41 Overs...

I guess it gives some of our second and third string players a run out.

150 might give Burnley something to bowl at but that doesnt sound likely at all

Tail slightly wagging the dog, 137 for 8

128/8 off 44 Overs ....

Couple of conflicting scores 128 or 137 ? Thanks

145 for 9.

I should have known BR would be precise with his numbers haha

160 for 9. 1 over to go.

Burnley finish on 169 for 9. House surely favourites from here.

Thats a good effort from 86/6. Burnley need 2 or 3 early wickets but House are big favs.

Late rally, make a it a contest.
Very poor from Burnley early doors, cheap wickets.

All important first 10-15 overs, where the game will be decided IMO

Its been enough before but against the quality of House you can only think other wise
But you never know in cricket

Good start for Burnley. House 0 for 1 off the first ball.