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Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:24 pm
by Hopey
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:33 pm
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Be surprised if they manage to start the season in 2 weeks.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:49 pm
by Quickenthetempo
It was obvious weeks ago.
Just hope no groundsmen have ruined the square trying to prepare a wicket.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:49 pm
by Burnley1989
No choice really, I can’t imagine any grounds will be playable, even the professional grounds are struggling
I’ve read Matt Le Tissiers account of why we have so much rain fall at the moment, apparently the government are creating more clouds… no I’m not joking either.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:05 pm
by dsr
There'll be no problem rearranging the second division fixtures. They have plenty of spare dates.
The first division have more of a problem because of clashes with the Lancashire Cup. Possibly their best option might be to play on a couple of Bank Holiday Mondays, which are normally reserved for 3rd XI matches, and make sure the relevant 3rd XIs are playing away that day.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:07 pm
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:49 pm
No choice really, I can’t imagine any grounds will be playable, even the professional grounds are struggling
I’ve read Matt Le Tissiers account of why we have so much rain fall at the moment, apparently the government are creating more clouds… no I’m not joking either.
Saw that from Le Tissier he must have been out drinking with Kevin Pieterson.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:43 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:49 pm
No choice really, I can’t imagine any grounds will be playable, even the professional grounds are struggling
I’ve read Matt Le Tissiers account of why we have so much rain fall at the moment, apparently the government are creating more clouds… no I’m not joking either.
There's plenty of videos on YouTube about cloud seeding and geoengineering for you to make your own mind up.
The hotter countries have been doing it for years. Not saying our country is doing it though.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:45 pm
by Burnley1989
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:43 pm
There's plenty of videos on YouTube about cloud seeding and geoengineering for you to make your own mind up.
The hotter countries have been doing it for years. Not saying our country is doing it though.
O yeah, I'm aware of that, I think we all know its not the reason its been raining for the last 5 months though

Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:51 pm
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:45 pm
O yeah, I'm aware of that, I think we all know its not the reason its been raining for the last 5 months though
Or maybe just maybe Matt is onto something big!
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:52 pm
by Walton
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:07 pm
Saw that from Le Tissier he must have been out drinking with Kevin Pieterson.
Bleach, hopefully
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:01 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Walton wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:52 pm
Bleach, hopefully
What a horrible comment.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:51 pm
Or maybe just maybe Matt is onto something big!
He doesn't trust the government at all.
Can't say I blame him.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:18 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
dsr wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:05 pm
There'll be no problem rearranging the second division fixtures. They have plenty of spare dates.
The first division have more of a problem because of clashes with the Lancashire Cup. Possibly their best option might be to play on a couple of Bank Holiday Mondays, which are normally reserved for 3rd XI matches, and make sure the relevant 3rd XIs are playing away that day.
Bad news for Second Teamers.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:24 pm
by Lip
Softies,outdoor Bowling season has already started on lovely playing surfaces ..

Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:26 pm
by dsr
Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:18 pm
Bad news for Second Teamers.
They never have rearranged second XI fixtures, even in the days when replays of 1st XI fixtures happened regularly. (There is usually space in the 3rd XI if they want extra games!)
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:27 pm
by dsr
Lip wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:24 pm
Softies,outdoor Bowling season has already started on lovely playing surfaces ..
Mind you, you have to bowl overarm if you want it to reach the other side of the green.

Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:36 pm
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 pm
He doesn't trust the government at all.
Can't say I blame him.
Get the tin foil hat on!
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
dsr wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:26 pm
They never have rearranged second XI fixtures, even in the days when replays of 1st XI fixtures happened regularly. (There is usually space in the 3rd XI if they want extra games!)
They do now.
As expected both first and second team games from the first two weeks are rearranged.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:40 pm
by Quickenthetempo
I see Burnley have signed Adam Hodge. If it's the one from Earby, he's a great young talent.
Burnley certainly attract the best talent from the Ribblesdale league club.
Re: Lancs League: Delay to start of season
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:41 am
by wbfc
Lets hope the rain stays away ...my team Walsden difficult start against Ramsbottom should be top but getting a promotion slot is wide open