Despite the weather being horrible the nights are getting lighter which means the cricket season will soon be upon us

It’s only 12 weeks till the Lancashire League starts and 13 weeks to the North West Cricket League

With indoor nets either started at some clubs or about to start how are preparations going for our local sides

Has there been many transfers between clubs? What pro’s have been signed up. Who are the favourites for each division

TheFamilyCat Junior is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between East Ardsley and Hunslet Nelson in the Heavy Wollen Under 9's League. Could get messy.

Been taking my son to Rawtenstall winter last two weeks nets so the countdown is certainly on! Anuk Fernando pro again down at Bacup Road. Nothing but a title charge will satisfy the Rawtenstall faithful.

Haven’t stopped celebrating Burnleys 2024 title win yet !!!

Noticed there's plenty of work needed pre season at Rawtenstall to eradicate the bonfire damage! There's less mess in Los Angeles right now!

Plenty of transfers in the Northwest league between the Bolton sides.
Farnworth would have to start favourite at the minute as they have gained last year's professional in the amateur ranks, as he now lives over here full time with his Mrs.

My club Padiham have added a top 5 batter but haven't engaged a professional yet, so can't judge.

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:14 pm

Plenty of transfers in the Northwest league between the Bolton sides.
Farnworth would have to start favourite at the minute as they have gained last year's professional in the amateur ranks, as he now lives over here full time with his Mrs.

My club Padiham have added a top 5 batter but haven't engaged a professional yet, so can't judge.

There are so many clubs in Bolton and every winter there is always a merry go round of players, years ago it was usually case of which club was paying the most.

Back on topic. Greenmount have the same SA pro and have signed 4 players. 2 from Bolton clubs!! One from Earby and another from Droylsden. I’d guess promotion is the ambition.

Certainly going to be tough for the clubs that don't pay players, and there's not many of them.
Unfortunately playing by the rules eventually makes it very difficult for you.

cryptic, yes, but I'm sure those that know, know.

Who's paying players other than the pro. Do tell

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:56 pm

Who's paying players other than the pro. Do tell

Whos not mate... most players and clubs will tell you its happening.

For what its worth, ive no issue with it, id rather they made a change to the rules.

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:21 pm

Noticed there's plenty of work needed pre season at Rawtenstall to eradicate the bonfire damage! There's less mess in Los Angeles right now!

When the temperature warms up and the grass starts to grow, that area is the best part of the ground.

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:21 pm

Noticed there's plenty of work needed pre season at Rawtenstall to eradicate the bonfire damage! There's less mess in Los Angeles right now!

It’s always fine by the start of the season. The guys do a great job with the field at Rawtenstall.

helmclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:42 pm

It’s always fine by the start of the season. The guys do a great job with the field at Rawtenstall.

The grass seems to grow better where the bonfire has been than anywhere else at lowerhouse.

Be no problem with the ground at Rawtenstall come April. As above lucky to have a groundsman who does a cracking job.

Bit early but upthecolne

Bodge, Bedfords and MDWat are currently comfortable under their rocks…

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:46 pm

The grass seems to grow better where the bonfire has been than anywhere else at lowerhouse.

Wood ash is a grand fertiliser.

Last seasons Norden professional has just scored a very fast 100 in the Big bash final.

Any truth in the rumour Jonny Whitehead is leaving Lowerhouse and Frankie has retired ?

Pretty sure Jonny is still around.

Frankie didn't play a great deal last year

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:46 pm

The grass seems to grow better where the bonfire has been than anywhere else at lowerhouse.

I think Stan alluded to this at the AGM when it was asked. If anything the grass is better once it grows back.

Now it's official that Jack Edgar has signed for Todmorden it probably puts them favourites for the league for me.
They should have won the cup final after a great knock by their pro who is returning and finished 3rd in the league.

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:51 pm

Now it's official that Jack Edgar has signed for Todmorden it probably puts them favourites for the league for me.
They should have won the cup final after a great knock by their pro who is returning and finished 3rd in the league.

Ill keep my thoughts on that one to myself

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2025 9:09 pm

Ill keep my thoughts on that one to myself

On the prediction or players move?

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2025 9:36 pm

On the prediction or players move?

Player move.

For what its worth I agree he's a great signing for Todmorden as an amateur and predict he will have a good year.

I agree it currently looks like Todmorden will be one of those that are battling Burnley for the title this year.

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:26 am

Player move.

For what its worth I agree he's a great signing for Todmorden as an amateur and predict he will have a good year.

I agree it currently looks like Todmorden will be one of those that are battling Burnley for the title this year.

I think he will be back pro'ing next year if he can resist the urge to bowl this year and get back to full fitness for next.
He's very competitive though and could rush back.

He averaged 50 over his 4/5 years at Padiham.

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:56 pm

Who's paying players other than the pro. Do tell

Todmorden?