Images by Saddleworth Independent SADDLEWORTH’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket…
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Victorious women’s softball cricket section seeks players for second team
Images courtesy of Saddleworth Cricket Club NEW players are invited to join the successful and expanding women’s softball cricket section at Saddleworth Cricket Club as…
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125 years of Greenfield cricket celebrated – with more to come
GREENFIELD has celebrated having 125 years of cricket as its club is already looking to the future. Not bad for somewhere that could have been…
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Cricket club sets up foundation in memory of treasured member
GREENFIELD Cricket Club is marking the memory of a much-loved former treasurer and player by setting up a foundation in his honour. And donations have…
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Investigation launched into cricket club claims
SADDLEWORTH Cricket Club is at the centre of an investigation into an alleged incident during a match. And league bosses may issue a severe punishment…
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Prodigal son Walker returns to Friarmere CC
FRIARMERE Cricket Club has welcomed back one of its own as Nathan Walker has returned to West View. The wicket keeper/batsman left to join neighbours…
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Promotion as Saddleworth revival continues
THE phoenix continues to rise at Saddleworth after they secured a third promotion in four years in the Greater Manchester Cricket League. The Well-i-Hole side…
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Friarmere win premier place
FRIARMERE’S promotion to the Greater Manchester Cricket League’s premier two represents one of the most extraordinary cricketing stories of recent times. Before a ball had…
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Greenfield sign Irfan Rafiq as club’s overseas cricketer
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has signed Pakistani top-order batsman/wicketkeeper Irfan Rafiq as their overseas player. Irfan is the younger brother of Imran Rafiq who had a…
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One-club Luke Hargreaves leaves Delph after 30 years
LOYAL one-club cricketer Luke Hargreaves has left Delph after a 30-year playing stint. The 42-year-old, a Delpher since birth and who lived in the village…
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Craig Ramadhin reaches 50 not out
FRIAREMERE cricketer Craig Ramadhin has reached a landmark after completing 50 consecutive seasons playing for the club. Though Craig has reached the age of 65…
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Luca is cricketing history maker
YOUNGSTER Luca Pemberton could have created a piece of history at Delph Cricket Club. Luca, who is aged 13, is believed to be the youngster…
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Cricket’s a generation game for the Mulkeen family
HOWZAT for a cricketing hat-trick, three generations of the Mulkeen family turning out in the same game. The feat happened for Springhead’s first team in…
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Delph confident of a full summer’s cricket
DELPH is optimistic about getting a full campaign of play in the Huddersfield Cricket League. However, in the event of a delayed start to the…
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Friarmere Cricket Club may switch leagues
FRIARMERE are considering their future in the ‘elitist’ Greater Manchester Cricket League and a permanent move back to Yorkshire. Gary Kershaw, club secretary and treasurer,…
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Uppermill tempt Kyle Hogg out of retirement
FORMER Lancashire cricketer Kyle Hogg has been lured out of retirement by Uppermill who have named him head coach and first-team captain for the forthcoming…
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Cricket campaigns hit for six by coronavirus outbreak
BEST-LAID plans by local clubs for the Greater Manchester Cricket League campaign have been hit for six by the coronavirus outbreak. If and when a…
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Greenfield U11s crowned double county champions
GREENFIELD Cricket Club Under-11s has literally hit its opponents for six to be crowned both Greater Manchester and Lancashire champions. The youngsters from Ladhill Lane…
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Joe hits century at 12
DOBCROSS cricketer Joe Aston, grandson of Manchester United legend John Aston, recently scored his first century aged just 12. Opening batsman Joe, who was captaining…
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Snyman back at Moorside to lead the charge in new cricket league
GERRIE Snyman is back as professional to spearhead Moorside’s challenge for honours in their debut season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League. The Namibian enjoyed…
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Future of historic Wood and Tanner cricket cups saved
THE Pennine Cricket League may have folded, but the historic Wood and Tanner cups have been saved. The Greater Manchester Cricket League and Lancashire League…
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