Lancs League 16/6

[Somethingfishy]

House home to Enfield and batting first.
House are 69/2 from 18
Jonny Whitehead out for 0 the week after his 189

[bfcmik]

Jonny Whitehead out for 0 the week after his 189

Perhaps someone shouldn't have said that he was looking like having a fantastic season on the other cricket thread LOL

[ClaretTony]

Lowerhouse are 106/3 from 28 overs v Enfield and Burnley are 49/0 from 11 overs at Littleborough.

[Somethingfishy]

120/3 from 31 Salpietro 47no

[Somethingfishy]

House 172/3 from 41
Tom Walker 50no
Salpietro 69no

[bfcmik]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSx8EapkYgHouse 197/4 off 43.4, pro just out bowled for 82

[BigRedrose]

Littleborough v Burnley a 37 over game. Burnley batting, 116 for 3, 10 overs left.

[Somethingfishy]

House finish on 238/7

[ClaretTony]

House finish on 238/7

They are scoring some runs aren’t they?

[ClaretTony]

Burnley have finished on 175/5. Half century for Adam Hodge.

[BigRedrose]

Burnley finish on 175 for 5 after their 37 overs.

[Clarets4me]

They are scoring some runs aren’t they?

It looks like the " wheels have come off " this week, compared to the last two League games ...

[ClaretTony]

It looks like the " wheels have come off " this week, compared to the last two League games ...

Their scores in the last two weeks have been incredible

[Somethingfishy]

They are scoring some runs aren’t they?

It was quite a slow start today as well after losing 2 very early wickets. We have a pro now in Salpietro that scores quick and can be quite destructive. Tom Walker is also developing into a very useful all rounder. His second 50 this season.

Enfield are 24/2 from 8

[ClaretTony]

Littleborough seem to be going well against Burnley. They are 92/1 in the 20th over with Hameed, who is sub pro, on 62.

[BigRedrose]

Littleborough 136 for 1 Hammeed 100 n/o

[Somethingfishy]

Enfield 88/5 from 30

[bfcmik]

Enfiels 88/5 off 30 overs

[bfcmik]

89/6 now. Top end all gone

[bfcmik]

Enfield have lost their last 4 for just 8 runs

[Somethingfishy]

Their pro getting run out by a long distance direct hit by Frankie has done for them i think

[BigRedrose]

Littleborough win comfortably, Hameed125n/o. A marvellous innings.

[Mondsley]

Littleborough win comfortably, Hameed125n/o. A marvellous innings.

Looked the Test player he is today.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

A big win for Rawtenstall away at Nelson. The title charge starts now!

[Buxtonclaret]

A big win for Rawtenstall away at Nelson. The title charge starts now!

Always try to see how Rawtenstall have done.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Always try to see how Rawtenstall have done.

The junior teams have been leading the way this season!

[Buxtonclaret]

The junior teams have been leading the way this season!

Is there a site you can get all the current stats?

[Burnley1989]

Looked the Test player he is today.

Far too good for this level

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Is there a site you can get all the current stats?

Play cricket app.

[Dark Cloud]

'Arrod completely outplayed sadly at Ramsbottom by a very young side. Fair play to Rammy. Poor day at the office for GT Harwood.

[Dark Cloud]

Play cricket app.

Or the Lancashire League website.

[Longsidelenny1882]

Close 2nd yesterday but come on everybody upthecolne

[Bigbopper]

Another great batting performance from The House on what looked like a very green track.

A top five of Heap, Whitehead, Hassbroek, Salpietro and Walker are arguably the best in the league.

The blue and yellow Powerhouse juggernaut now rolls on to Norden.

UTH

[Burnley1989]

What's the usual claim...

WIFI gone off in Burnley?

For what its worth I think Burnley are a good side and will be top 4, but if I was a betting man I'd happily take a bet it will be Darwen and Lowerhouse top 2.

The score rate from your pro always tells a story.

[Dark Cloud]

Burnley losing to Nelson in the T20 last night is up there with Wimbledon beating first division high flyers Burnley when Wimbledon were non leaguers!!! I'd be checking dodgy betting patterns if I was on the league committee!! Or maybe Burnley simply aren't that good!!!?

[ClaretTony]

Burnley losing to Nelson in the T20 last night is up there with Wimbledon beating first division high flyers Burnley when Wimbledon were non leaguers!!! I'd be checking dodgy betting patterns if I was on the league committee!! Or maybe Burnley simply aren't that good!!!?

Strangely Burnley’s two defeats this weekend have seen the pro Erasmus take a long time to get his runs. Last night in the t20 he scored 42 runs in 47 balls and that left the side high and dry in the run chase when the rain came, leaving them behind on DLS.

Today he scored 69 in 116 balls. He hit one six but not a single four.

[Dark Cloud]

Strangely Burnley’s two defeats this weekend have seen the pro Erasmus take a long time to get his runs. Last night in the t20 he scored 42 runs in 47 balls and that left the side high and dry in the run chase when the rain came, leaving them behind on DLS.

Today he scored 69 in 116 balls. He hit one six but not a single four.

My understanding is that was exactly why he was eventually not (controversially) retained by Lowerhouse. He's an absolutely lovely bloke, but in purely cricket terms I think the feeling was he "accumulated" an awful lot of runs, but wasn't "spectacular" or explosive enough for some when it was needed. I looked at the scorecard from Nelson last night and couldn't understand what Burnley were doing to have a good number of wickets in hand and yet fall short of their reduced target. Having seen Nelson play quite a bit I didn't feel their bowling attack was going to cause Burnley (or anyone else!) too many problems.

[ClaretTony]

My understanding is that was exactly why he was eventually not (controversially) retained by Lowerhouse. He's an absolutely lovely bloke, but in purely cricket terms I think the feeling was he "accumulated" an awful lot of runs, but wasn't "spectacular" or explosive enough for some when it was needed. I looked at the scorecard from Nelson last night and couldn't understand what Burnley were doing to have a good number of wickets in hand and yet fall short of their reduced target. Having seen Nelson play quite a bit I didn't feel their bowling attack was going to cause Burnley (or anyone else!) too many problems.

There was never a reduced target for Burnley at Nelso, the rain came and robbed them of the last few overs although it was looking beyond tough by then. Burnley never really got to grips with a chase for a Nelson total that was more than it should have been.

Today he held the innings together but in limited overs cricket his runs per ball was nowhere near.

I’ve never met Erasmus but I know a couple of Lowerhouse fans who don’t have a bad word for him but he’s definitely not an explosive batsman. Overall though he has done well for Burnley.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Good to see the constant criticism of Burnley isn’t solely reserved for the football club.

[Dark Cloud]

There was never a reduced target for Burnley at Nelso, the rain came and robbed them of the last few overs although it was looking beyond tough by then. Burnley never really got to grips with a chase for a Nelson total that was more than it should have been.

Today he held the innings together but in limited overs cricket his runs per ball was nowhere near.

I’ve never met Erasmus but I know a couple of Lowerhouse fans who don’t have a bad word for him but he’s definitely not an explosive batsman. Overall though he has done well for Burnley.

On the Lancashire League website it states that Burnley's target was reduced to 104 in 16 overs, which obviously they failed to make.
And although I'm not claiming to know Oki well as such, I've chatted with him at various times over a number of years in different situations, including at a T20 just a few weeks back and he really is an absolute gentleman and a completely genuine guy.

[Burnley1989]

Good to see the constant criticism of Burnley isn’t solely reserved for the football club.

I like you as a football poster but you struggle with criticism if the cricket team lose, yet you’re always around when Lowerhouse lose? I’d be amazed if you even watch the teams and have any affiliation with the current team?

I’ve loads of mates at Burnley, some still playing, more at Lowerhouse, both hate each other but I enjoy the craic.

[ClaretTony]

On the Lancashire League website it states that Burnley's target was reduced to 104 in 16 overs, which obviously they failed to make.
And although I'm not claiming to know Oki well as such, I've chatted with him at various times over a number of years in different situations, including at a T20 just a few weeks back and he really is an absolute gentleman and a completely genuine guy.

I was only following it last night on play cricket but they were chasing 134 until they went off after 16 overs. The target was then reduced to 104 but they never came back on.

[Burnley1989]

On the Lancashire League website it states that Burnley's target was reduced to 104 in 16 overs, which obviously they failed to make.
And although I'm not claiming to know Oki well as such, I've chatted with him at various times over a number of years in different situations, including at a T20 just a few weeks back and he really is an absolute gentleman and a completely genuine guy.

Lovely bloke, and his record speaks for itself, I’m glad he’s not our pro though

[Dark Cloud]

I was only following it last night on play cricket but they were chasing 134 until they went off after 16 overs. The target was then reduced to 104 but they never came back on.

Ah, I get it. They would have needed to be at 104 after 16 to be leading on DLS when they came off and clearly they weren't.

[ClaretTony]

I like you as a football poster but you struggle with criticism if the cricket team lose, yet you’re always around when Lowerhouse lose? I’d be amazed if you even watch the teams and have any affiliation with the current team?

I’ve loads of mates at Burnley, some still playing, more at Lowerhouse, both hate each other but I enjoy the craic.

I watched Lancs League cricket from the beginning of the 1960s and went regularly for over 40 years. As a Burnley supporter we generally had the upper hand in the local derbies and it was one you always wanted to win more than any other with the exception of East Lancs.

Always strange that some of the lads I went to football win then became enemies with some of us Burnley supporters and some of us Lowerhouse supporters.

I still enjoy seeing Burnley win and still smile when Lowerhouse lose but I’ve got so much more respect now for Lowerhouse than I’ve ever had having seen the results of the efforts of people like David Wren, who I knew really well, and Stan Heaton in particular.

But you can’t change your colours and it will always be Burnley I want to win.

[Bordeauxclaret]

I like you as a football poster but you struggle with criticism if the cricket team lose, yet you’re always around when Lowerhouse lose? I’d be amazed if you even watch the teams and have any affiliation with the current team?

I’ve loads of mates at Burnley, some still playing, more at Lowerhouse, both hate each other but I enjoy the craic.

Nothing aimed at you to be fair pal.

Good natured rivalry is what it should always be.

[jrgbfc]

Bad weekend for Burnley so far, big game tomorrow against Darwen.

[Somethingfishy]

There was never a reduced target for Burnley at Nelso, the rain came and robbed them of the last few overs although it was looking beyond tough by then. Burnley never really got to grips with a chase for a Nelson total that was more than it should have been.

Today he held the innings together but in limited overs cricket his runs per ball was nowhere near.

I’ve never met Erasmus but I know a couple of Lowerhouse fans who don’t have a bad word for him but he’s definitely not an explosive batsman. Overall though he has done well for Burnley.

There is no doubt at all that he is a cracking pro but as has been alluded to he is more an anchor in an innings than a quick run scorer. Incredibly difficult to get out in general but he takes too long to get going if there is any sort of significant chase on. You need players around him that will do that work.I think after seeing it for several years the House faithful wanted to see a pro that was exciting to watch and a change in direction. We had a very exciting South African lined up for the first season without Ocky but then Covid hit and that never happened. Since then we played it safe with a home pro in Parry and then De Swardt. In Salpietro we finally look to have the pro we wanted when we moved on from Ocky.
For what it's worth Burnley will be right up there. In my opinion they have the best bowling attack and keep it tight. They are capable usually of defending low totals. There isn't much between any of the leading teams and it is just a matter of consistency and luck with the weather.

I was looking at last seasons final table. House and Burnley both won the same number of games and House gained more bonus points yet we all know the outcome. House actually gained more points from the cricket. The difference being Burnley had more No results and Lowerhouse lost those games.
That is what it can often come down to and how tight it really is.

[Somethingfishy]

No need to plan for the extra bins around the presentation ceremony now.

[Dark Cloud]

The pro Lowerhouse got in for the Worsley Cup final win at Clitheroe two or three years back was as good as anything I've seen down the years. He was sensational that day, but that was just a one off booking.