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29th
August 2010
Road
Runners CC v Chairman's XI
Runners
take the honours
It wasn't until after
the game had finished and I was driving back to London in my Ferrari, that
it suddenly dawned on me what a nostalgic occasion I had just witnessed. To
anyone else watching, it was just a bunch of guys playing cricket, but having
having watched the Runners for a while now I have begun to realise just what
a special club this is. The Chairmans XI fixture is the bringing together
of a family, a family that has a history going back some ten years now. The
Chairman, Mr David Carter, continues to bat and bowl as if ageless, the reflexes
may not be quite what they used to be but the brain is still sharp. In fact
a conversation between Mr Carter and a young umpire was picked up on the stump
mic with Carter saying "You know for the life of me I can't remember
which over I said I would bowl the no-ball!"
And so to the middle,
with the Road Runners having won the toss and electing to bat first. Chairmans
XI had a well balanced look and boasted the talents of all three Catlin brothers,
Garth Mackenzie and the talismanic opening batsman Mike Cope. Anoop &
Adrian were chosen to open the batting for the Runners with Rich opening the
bowling for the Chairmans XI. Rich's first two overs were spot on and set
the tone early. The first wicket fell to Rich in the third over with just
two runs on the score board when Adrian was trapped lbw. Harley was next to
the crease and proceeded to bring stability to a shakey start. Anoop was looking
comfortable at the crease, maneuvering the ball around with consumate ease.
Harley, having got used to the conditions, then took on Vic and played a superb
lofted stroke over the man at deep mid wicket for four. Rich was the bowler
to do the damage once again taking out Harley's middle stump for ten runs.
Next into Rich's sights came Lee with the Runners 15 for 2.
The bowling continued
to be of the highest quality with Dave Twyford and Garth taking over from
Rich & Vic. Anoop & Lee steadily built a more reasonable score to
get the Runners back on track but it was Lee who was to crack first, taking
on a Dave Twyford leg stump half volley and trying to clip it over deep mid
wicket. Normally this shot would have brought about a boundary, on this occasion
that particular part of the boundary was being patrolled by Vic Catlin. Having
observed the Runners for most of the season I can say that Vic has hands as
safe as Paul Collingwood's. Vic, having almost misjudged the catch as one
point, then proceeded to make that catch look even more spectacular by taking
it one-handed whilst jumping backwards. Lee having been dismissed for thirty
runs shook Vic's hand on the way back to the pavilion. Vishal then joined
his brother Anoop at the crease to further consolidate the Runners position.
Runs flowed steadily without
much alarm with a classy 37 not out from Vishal. Matt was Anoop's fifth partner
of the day but this was to be short lived. Dave (chairman) Carter enticed
Matt into a savage cut shot that left the blade at near supersonic speed towards
cover point. In the blink of an eye the ball was taken out of the air by Ryan
Hassall to dismiss Matt for 6 with a stunning catch. Anoop continued to maneuver
the ball around and reached his 35 with a classy drive through mid-on for
four runs. Anoop then retired at the end of the over with 40 runs to his name
and having seen out some thirty overs. This was a gutsy knock from a gifted
batsman and something the Runners hope will stand him in good stead for seasons
to come. With Jamie and Adam Hassall at the crease the runs were sure to continue
at a pace, but Vic cleverly deceived Adam Hassall (15) with a yorker length
delivery making a mess of the stumps and Rich producing a swinging delivery
to bowl Jamie for just a single. Adam Peart then made an entertaining 7 before
being run out whilst Andy and Rob managed to run the first and only three
of the day to wrap up the innings. With a modest total of 179 for 7 from their
35 overs the Runners were going to have to bowl well.
Mike Cope and John Catlin
were selected to open the innings for the Chairmans XI. Cope was the first
face a ball with a smartly set 7-2 leg side field. Hassall was the first to
strike for the Runners with Cope playing a lofted clip off his legs and the
catch being pouched by Adam Peart as square leg. Adam Hassall then dismissed
Garth for a duck, the ball hitting the stumps when Garth seemed to have everything
covered. Rich Catlin then joined his bother John at the crease, but John was
next to go. Lee using the leg cutter from around the wicket squaring John
up with the nick just carrying to Jamie behind the stumps taking the catch
diving forwards. In the meantime Rich began to gather his runs together whilst
Phil joined him at the crease. Phil made seven before having his furniture
rearranged bringing yet another Catlin brother, Vic, to the crease. This partnership
sprung the game into life. The Runners were looking good having contained
their opponents to 47 for 4 of 13 overs but Vic & Rich began to amass
a rapid collection of runs. Lee was reintroduced to the bowling attack, catching
Vic in the old soap with a delivery that nipped back sharply dish before Vic
edged between the keeper and first slip from a delivery that reared up from
just short of a length.
Runs continued to be chalked
up by the Chairmans XI with Rich for once launching a six of the safe part
of the boundary and shortly after retired on 35 after surviving a close run
out call. Steve was next up and played some stunning stokes to backward square
leg boundary. Rob was to claim Steve's wicket with his trademark yorker (full
toss) for 19 rapid runs. Ryan's stay at the crease was brief with Lee bowling
him out for a second ball duck. Vic continued his relentless quest for runs
and retired on 35 to join his brother Rich in the hutch. Dave Twyford and
Roy didn't last long at the crease with Anoop flicking the off stump of Twyford
for 2 and Adam Peart taking a simple caught and bowled chance to remove Roy.
Dave Carter was joined in the middle by Rich who was to now continue his innings.
Dave Carter having looked classy in defence gave another caught and bowled
chance this time to Anoop who gratefully accepted the offering. The Runners
at this stage were beginning to think the game was slipping away from them
with Vic and Rich at the crease the score continued to rattle along with the
Chairmans XI reaching 154 at the end of the 32nd over.
The 33rd over started
little better. 2 byes and two boundaries were conceded in the first five balls
of Vishal's over to leave the batting side with 17 runs to find from the remaining
13 deliveries. Vishal's final ball of the over was a delivery just short of
a length on leg stump. Vic the facing batsman tried to glance it down the
leg side only to get too faint a contact on the ball. The ball was athletically
taken by stand in keep Adam Hassall to secure the win for the Road Runners.
All in all a fantastic
days cricket. Special thanks should go to Vic Catlin for rearranging the fixture
at late notice due to a waterlogged pitch at Dunstable CC. Also a big thumbs
up to Vis for a fabulous tea (much better then the ones we get lumbered with
at Lords!)
It's difficult to pick
a man of the match for this game. Special mentions with the bat should go
to Vic (44), Vishal (37*) & Anoop with a career best of 40 not out. Bowlers
with two wickets were Adam Hassall, Anoop, Lee and Vishal. The the man of
the match award on this occasion goes to Rich Catlin for a truly marvellous
performance that even my mate Freddie Flintoff would be proud of. Rich's innings
of 40 not out and partnership with Vic were the mainstay of the Chairmans
XI innings whilst his bowling figures of 6-0-25-3 were no less impressive.
Having been dropped from
the England squad for the forthcoming one day and T20 series against Pakistan
I am now going to find a quiet corner to sulk in!
From Chalgrave
PK
Scorecard
22nd
August 2010
Road
Runners v Kensworth
Runners
Flop! (but it was only a friendly)
G'day boys!
Picky Ronting here taking over from my arch nemesis Pieter Kevinson. Jus gotta
say seen some top quality cricket at the Dunstable CC today. Highs and lows,
slogs and blows! So starting in the traditional manner ... in the middle.
Anoop, the voted captain for the day, (there was a ballot earlier) won the
toss and decided to field first. Seeing as there was still moisture in the
pitch, due to a heavy rain fall the previous night, also along with a bowling
biased side, a good decision.
Rob Cook and Dave Twyford opened up the bowling, Cooky taking the first scalp
with a top edge swallowed up by, the big man, Garth at mid wicket. A decent
catch. But then Kensworth found some solidity in their batting and started
to build a foundation. Next paceman Vishal Masih, still high (LEGALLY) from
his first 2 wickets of the season from last week, took a pounding and ended
wicketless for 35 runs after 5 overs. Captain Noop stepped up to the bowling
challenge and ripped the stumps apart breaking the deadlock in his first over.
In came the runners "go-to" guy Vic Catlin, and with his first ball
took a wicket lbw, but it wasn't over, greedy catlin wanted more, so in the
same over took a caught and bowled for an outstanding double wicket maiden.
Vic finished on 3 overs for 19 with 3 wickets. Runners were then troubled
by some out and out slogging by the tail of the kensworth XI. But Cooky was
hungry for wickets in his second spell ripped apart the dangerous wagging
tail (softened up by vishal with some 'chin-music' bowling) also helped by
the once again go to guy Vic. Taking an awesome running, diving catch to his
right- complete with skin shredding slide. Rob ended on 6 overs 3 wickets
for 18 runs. Alex cleaned up the lower order aided by a top draw catch from
Steve McKay scooping an edge almost impossibly before it hit the turf. Kensworth
were bowled out inside the 40 overs for 205 (36.1 overs) batting was the next
challenge...
Cooky was given the task to open the batting with Garth, and a solid start
was crucial! Cooky started the boundary count in true textbook form, cleanly
elevating the ball down the ground. But its not all about boundaries, singles
were taken left right and centre which caused all sorts of confusion in the
field, frustrating the bowling attack. The alert pair put on a 50 partnership
after 13 overs. Soon the overzealous Cooky decided he had enough of running
and after hitting 4 convincing boundaries tried for a 5th and ended bowled
on 23. Next in was the captain Anoop and was soon off the mark, but his first
boundary came in the most peculiar way, in true 'Alistair Cook' fashion, an
unnecessary overthrow tickled over the rope adding to the annoyance of the
kensworth boys. Garth used up his life line on a NO BALL that was skied to
mid wicket. (again kensworth were not amused). But then fell in similar fashion
to a legal delivery. Cpt Anoop stuck around picking off singles and extras
when available. Then got out after top edging to point. Then came ... the
collapse! 3 wickets fell in such a small amount of time, only the "go-to"
guy (you guessed it) the headline stealing Vic Catlin saved complete embarrassment.
Partnered with the runners up and coming star Alex Knubley. Together with
Vic's no nonsense, brutish, style and Alex's top class front foot stroke play,
they created some defiance (and possible winning hope)....but sadly, it was
not enough. Vic ended his batting resistance as top scorer of 29, just after
Alex's run of glorious drives ended by a top edge ballooning so high there
was enough time for the bumbling traitorous wicky to take a comfortable catch.
Dave Twyford was the last man to cause trouble but was soon bowled out, bravely
trying to press on and make the run chase more better reading.
Sadly the runners
ended well short of the target all out on 153 (38 overs)
Runners shouldn't be too disheartened they put up a fight, as they had the
opposition worried at several points. This should go down as experience. Learn
from this time out in the middle and put it where it counts... in the league.
I've got to do some Australian stuff now, so until next time...
Picky Ronting
Score
card
15th
August 2010
Road
Runners v The Victoria - a new star is born!
Sunday 15th
dawned bright and fair and despite some recent heavy rain the outfield at
Chalgrave was surprisingly firm. The Runners lost the toss but got their way
being put into bat first. The batting line up had a somewhat unusual look
to it with Rich Catlin being asked to open up the innings with his elder (but
much better looking) brother John. Mark Knubley replaced James Fendick who
was sadly unable to make the fixture after being selected. However, it was
another Knubley, Alex, who was to grab the headlines in a very testing encounter.
Alex bowling five stunning overs taking four wickets. He has also continued
to impress in Friday night net sessions with the bat gaining promotion up
the batting order to number seven and did not disappoint with a rapid 20 including
a glorious six of deep fine leg.
The innings
was set up by a fine opening partnership between John & Rich who saw off
the opening bowlers putting on 23 for the first wicket before Rich was dismissed
for 9 caught behind off a rising delivery just outside off stump. Next up
the ramp was Vishal who is in fine form with the blade this season but sadly
this was not his day. Standing at the none strikers end Vishal called for
a single after seeing an edge fall just short of second slip and believing
the ball to have gone under the fielder and away towards the boundary. The
slip fielding was actually laying on top of the ball and Vishal was aware
of his peril too late as the bails were removed with him short of his crease.
When Adrian was cleaned up for 4 two overs later the situation for the Runners
was looking far from comfortable. It has to be said that The Victoria have
come on leaps and bounds this season. Their batting line up still needs some
strengthening but their bowling and fielding was not far off as good as you
will see in the league. Next up was Lee in the number five slot, not in the
greatest of nick so far this season. The nerves were soon settle though with
a classy looking cut behind square for four. John Catlin was soon to find
his way back to the pavilion being caught for 11 leaving the Runners reeling
at 45 for 4 after ten overs. Skipper Adam Hassall then joined Lee in the middle
with the intention of putting on some serious runs. However, once again The
Victoria fielded exceptionally well whilst the bowling was accurate with boundaries
hard to come by. Lee & Adam finally made their 25 and retired it was Alex,
Garth and Mark who entered the fray with license to flash the blade. Once
Alex was cleaned up by Boxy for a brisk yet classy 20 from not as many balls,
Mark and Garth put on 17 runs in the last two overs to get the Runners to
162.
The Victoria
began their run chase with their deadly opening duo of Boxy and Crawford but
the Runners didn't give them a sniff. Opening from the Plough End, Anoop bowled
a testing first over conceding just two singles whilst his older brother(the
one with the Simon Cowell smile) Vishal, steamed in from the other. Vishal
has been out of luck so far this season with the ball. He has bowled very
well but not had things go his way but it was here that all things changed.
Firstly knocking back Crawford's off peg with a ball that pitched middle and
leg for 2. Then in his third over he claimed the prized wicket of Boxy who
never looked at ease against Vishal's pace knocking back an exposed leg stump.
Alex was to steal the show though returning figures of 5-1-17-4 and missed
out on a 5 fer by the closest of margins. The Runners acurate bowling was
to prove too much for their opositions batting attack and closed the 30 overs
out with a 18 run victory. Although there were some fine individual performances
for the Runners team it is for his performance with both bat and ball that
Alex secures my man of the match award.
The next league
fixture is The Plough v The Victoria and on the evidenced of this performance
that The Victoria are very capable of a win. Either way The Runners have it
all to play for in their last league fixture against current league leaders
The Plough. Before I leave you I would just like to leave you with something
that some might find amusing.......athough I personally don't get.
"I want
us to rise from the ashes like a pheasant"
"I think
you mean a phoenix"
"Shut
up Strauss. I knew it was a bird beginning with F" - One of Kevin
Pietersen's first team-talks as England captain is interrupted by Andrew Strauss
From Chalgrave
PK
Score
Card
13th
August 2010
Squad
announced for penultimate league fixture against The Victoria
Yes we are nearly
at the end of the league season and The Runners remain in the hunt for yet
more silverware. I'm sure all the members would like to wish the team well.
The squad for this Sunday's league fixture against The Victoria is announced
as follows.
A.Hassall
(Capt), A.Peart, J.Catlin, L.Jackson, A.Woodfield (Wkt), G.McKenzie, A.Masih,
V.Masih, M.Knubley, A.Knubley, J.Fendick
22nd
July 2010
Lashings
World IX v Cople Argus CC
The above fixture
is due to take place on Thursday 29th July at Cople playing field near Bedford.
The event was attended last year by our very Garth Mckenzie, it was an enjoyable
day out with a fantastic atmosphere. The entrance fee is £5 and under
5's go free! If anyone would like further details then please drop a line
to the web team at Runner Towers on club@roadrunnerscc.org and we will endeavor
to find out further information for you.
5th
July 2010
Competition
Winner!
A fantastic
response from the members to the competition below but there can only be one
winner. Some answers were amusing to say the least and had the web team here
at Runner Towers in stitches. There were two correct answers but the first
received was from our chairman of selectors Mr Victor Catin. The other correct
entry was from Alex Knubley but he sadly bowled far too many bouncers at nets
on Friday to be considered for the winning entry! To be fair Vic's email was
received before nets started so it is only right that he should be the winner.
The answer of course is that Road Runners batting legend Mr Mike Cope (back
row, seventh from the left) although the West Indian gentleman in the centre
of the shot, Sir Clive Lloyd wasn't bad either! Mr Cope was sadly never selected
for the England test squad. According to Graham Gooch he had far too much
style at the crease which caused unrest within the top order batsman. England's
loss is the Road Runners gain.
Congratulations
Vic! See yourself about claiming your prize!
2nd
July 2010
Competition
time!
Right, for all
you cricket fans out there it's competition time. We have a truly unbelievable
prize to give away for the first correct answer. Simply name the batting legend
in the picture below to win an exclusive free net session with the Road Runners
this Friday! Only one answer per member is allowed. Good luck!
24th
June 2010
Runners
edge thriller
The Runners
extended their winning streak to seven games edging a thrilling encounter
against the Doctors in a T20 contest yesterday at Dunstable. Our heroes were
set a target of 142 to win after restricting their opponents to 141 for the
loss of nine wickets. Vinod was devastating with the ball for the Road Runners
taking three wickets from four balls in his final over. Victor Catlin's fine
form with the bat this season continued with another unbeaten display and
was there at the end playing a blistering stroke to the boundary to win the
game. More details to follow.
23rd
June 2010
Skipper
issues battle cry ahead of summit meeting
The Runners
skipper Adam Hassall chose the pre friendly press conference to speak about
the summit meeting this Sunday with The Plough. Hassall was very upbeat and
rightly so due to the Runners recent fantastic run of form that sees them
undefeated in the last five matches. Speaking to Sky Sports from the press
centre at Dunstable Cricket Club Hassall first thanked his team. "Guys,
thanks for all your efforts so far this season we have put ourselves back
in the position to challenge for our first league title. This Sunday's game
is a must win for both sides, as it will have a huge bearing on the title.
For all of you who are selected, I am sure like "The management"
you want to avenge our first weekend loss to the Plough and I am sure that
we will come out the victors. The performance against the Vic was superb and
have made the other teams stand up and think. As Winston Churchill once said
or was it Sir Bobby Robson - your team needs you, or something like that.
Lets do to the Plough what England did to the Aussies in the first 50 overs
one day game and win."
The squad announcement
for the game is to follow.
13th
June 2010
Lane
puts Victoria to the sword
The Road Runners
continued their winning streak by crushing The Victoria by 69 runs in the
league fixture on Sunday.
Having won the
toss the Runners elected to bat first and no time was spared by the opening
duo of Lane and Mckenzie in getting the visitors off to a splendid start.
After just four overs the opening pair had put on 50 runs with some blistering
stoke play on view. Jamie Lane having retired on 26 came back in again at
the end of the innings and continue the run fest launching to massive sixes
over long off to finish as top scorer with and unbeaten 53. Garth McKenzie
also got a second bite of the cherry but was eventually bowled for a fabulous
37. Skipper Adam Hassall and Chairman of selectors Victor Catlin both scored
26 to bolster the score still further. It was yet another failure though with
the bat for Lee Jackson, bowled all ends up for 3. The Runners posted a massive
217 runs which was to prove far too big a score for The Victoria to handle.
The Runners
bowling attack was bolstered with the return of their top bowler Rob Cooke
but it was to be one of those days for Rob and unluckily remained wicketless
with figures of 5-2-24-0. Anoop proved very difficult for the Victoria batsmen
to handle returning figures of 4-0-7-1 in a top spell of bowling. Richard
Catlin without doubt bowled the ball of the day removing D.Curtis for 8 with
his slower spinning delivery. The Victoria were always going to find chasing
the score down a very difficult task and ended up 69 runs light for the loss
of 7 wickets in their 30 overs.
A good all round
solid performance from the Runners. There is a tougher test ahead with the
next fixture being a top of the table clash with The Plough, a game neither
can afford to lose if they have designs on winning the title this season.
Scorecard
6th
June 2010
Runners
capture first trophy
The Road Runners
captured the first trophy in the clubs history at the annual ten10 tournament
at Chalgrave today. Boasting a 16 strong squad The Runners proved too much
for the opposition crushing The Victoria and current league leaders The Plough
on route to the final. The final between our hero's and Toddington CC sadly
was not able to take place due to a heavy rain storm and play was abandoned
for the day with the captains agreeing to share the trophy.
The Runners
played some stunning ten10 cricket in their opening match against The Plough
with Jamie and Adam Hassall once again retiring undefeated with Dave Twyford
continuing has fabulous form with the bat. The bowling was equally at it's
best assisted by some great fielding to beat The Plough by 30 runs.
The second match
for the Runners was against The Victoria which on paper looked like it should
be a walk over. Having restricted their opponents to just over 50 runs from
their ten overs The Runners decided to make a more exciting game of it by
losing some very quick wickets. Adam Hassall then came in to steady the innings
and a quick fire three ball 14 from Lee put The Runners back on track.
All in all it
has to be said that it was a fabulous team performance. It's great to see
no matter if things go well or ill that everybody supports one and other which
makes our team the best in the league. Video footage of the tournament will
be available shortly courtsey of Catlin Media Group so watch this space!
It's back to
league business this coming Sunday with our match against The Victoria and
The Runners cannot afford to slip up in their hunt for the league title this
season.
30th
May 2010
Runners
win!
The
Road Runners won a closely fought contest against The Doctors at Dunstable
Cricket Club on Sunday the 30th May. After losing the toss the Runners were
put into bowl and did very well in the field with Anoop, Garth and Adrian
all taking two wickets. Our heroes were set a target of 189 to win in their
35 overs. There were some exceptional performances with the bat from Jamie,
Vishal and Adam Hassall. In the penultimate over Dave Twyford produced a glorious
stroke hitting the ball back over the bowlers head to the long off boundary
for four runs to win the game for the home side. Hearty congratulations to
the team for this much desired and hard fought win. Finally a big well done
to Mr Twyford......who needs a new bat when the old one works that well!
Match
scorecard.
27th
May 2010
Squad
announced for 'Doctors' fixture
The squad for
Sunday 30th May fixture against The Doctors has been announced. Competition
again has been tough with sixteen players available for selection. The Runners
will be out for revenge this year after narrowly losing last years fixture
in the final over. Jamie, Garth, Vishal and Mike Cope come back into the squad
which on paper looks to be a very strong batting line up with vice captain
L.Jackson handing back the captaincy to Adam Hassall after leading the side
against Old Warden. Squad is as follows:
A.Hassall
(capt), A.Peart, V.Masih, A.Masih, A.Woodfield, S.Mckay, L.Jackson, J.Lane,
M.Cope, G.Mckenzie, D.Twyford
23rd
May 2010
The Plough beat The Vic to maintain their perfect start.
The
Plough beat The Victoria to maintain their perfect start to the season and currrently
have six points from their first three games.
16th
May 2010
Battling
Runners go down to Warden
The Runners
lost the annual friendly fixture against Old Warden but put in a tremendous
performance. Find out the match details here be clicking on scorecard.
9th
May 2010
PK's
verdict
Read
PK's verdict on the Runners latest
league fixture against reining champions Toddington!
22nd
April 2010
Squad
announced for friendly fixture against Eggington
Once again the
selection committee have had to make some tough decisions for the friendly
fixture against Eggington on Sunday 25th April. The selectors have handed
debuts to Mark & Alex Knubley, we all hope they have a great game and
enjoy the occasion. The squad is confirmed as follows:
A.Hassall
(capt), G.McKenzie, L.Jackson, V.Masih, S.McKay (wkt), M.Cope, J.Fendick, M.Knubley,
A.Knubley, V.Catlin, J.Catlin
18th
April 2010
Runners
stumble in season opener
The Road Runners
stumbled in their league opening match. View the scorecard
and match report for Pieter Kevinson.
16th
April 2010
Runners
sign Kevinson
Road Runners
CC are proud to announce that England star batsman Pieter Kevinson has signed
a one year deal to write the Road Runner match reports of the 2010 season.
Kevinson was quoted as saying 'I don't normally do this sort of thing, I just
like playing cricket but once I found out my good friend Anoop was playing
for the Runners I couldn't say no'.
Chairman of selectors Mr Victor Catlin whilst pleased with the signing of
such a prominent figure was disappointed that his little red tin is now somewhat
lighter than he would like.
Keep an eye out for match reports from PK appearing on your favorite website
soon.
15th
April 2010
Crack
squad announced for opening league fixture
The competition
for places in opening league fixture of the 2010 season was fierce. The selection
committee, sat in their ivory towers, deliberated for hours but finally came
up with a balanced side for the 18th April fixture. The squad has been informed
of their selection and is now released to the other members and international
sports media. Squad selected as follows:
A.Hassall
(capt), R.Catlin, V.Catlin, P.Vadhia, A.Woodfield, M.Price, M.Cope, L.Jackson,
A.Masih, V.Masih, J.Fendick
9th
April 2010
Catlin
Media Group secures Road Runners TV rights deal
Road Runners
CC are delighted to announce that Catlin Media Group has successfully bid
for the TV rights to screen all of the fixtures for the forthcoming season.
Catlin Media's chief executive Mr Richard Catlin was 'extremely pleased' with
the decision despite 'stiff' competition. Beating off a late bid from Sky
Sports Mr Catlin promised to bring cricket back to the masses. Rumors that
the Sky Sports bid was well in a six figure sum have been dismissed as pure
speculation with Mr Catlin quoted as saying 'All that was needed to secure
the rights was to promise to buy the team beers for the whole season'. Further
speculation saw Alcoholics Anonymous rumored to be the new team shirt sponsor.
Chief of selectors Mr Victor Catlin has dismissed these rumors as 'Completely
unfounded'.
2nd
April 2010
Club
badge agreed
The votes are
in and have been counted and verified. The winner is logo number 1. The shirt
order has now been placed and the image below shows the style of the shirt.
The piping will be in maroon which is the club colour and it is hoped that
sometime during this season that we will also order some club caps. We should
expect to take delivery of the shirts some time during the third week of April.
If our cricket is as smart as our new shirts then I am sure we are all in
for a terrific season ahead!
27th
March 2010
Vote
for your club badge
Well here it
is, your chance to vote for your club badge. Many of you were at the the AGM
where it was decided that the club will provide fully paid up members with
a club shirt. The style of shirt has now been decided and all that is left
is for the members to decided on a club badge. Below you will find the proposed
badges, all you need to do is to vote for numbered badge you prefer along
with your preferred shirt size. Note that any wording is yet to be finalised
so your are purely voting for the image part of the logo. Please e-mail your
choice and shirt size to Victor Catlin by Friday 2nd April. Once the votes
have been counted and verified the results will be posted on this site and
the shirt project will be actioned with the intention to have it in place
for the first game of the season.
Please remember
the vote will close Friday 2nd April, don't miss out on the opportunity to
have your say!
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14th
March 2010
AGM
Minutes
Firstly thank
you to all that turned out for the 2010 AGM, it was good to see so many faces
there. The meeting was opened briefly by our chairman, Dave Carter who has
retained his role for another year. Vic Catlin then gave a brief summary of
the previous season. The view was that as a team he thought we had under performed.
Having said that Vic did acknowledge that the team had made big strides during
the season and looked forward to even bigger things for the coming season.
Vic & Rich
Catlin retain their god like status as administrators and also make up two
thirds of the selection committee. The third member is yet to be confirmed.
Adam Hassell
was voted in for a second season as skipper with Lee Jackson as this years
vice captain. Good luck to Adam, I am sure he is plotting the Road Runners
first league title!
Membership fees
are again £10 for the 2010 season, this will cover cost of registration,
insurance etc.
The league fixture
list is nearly ready for the 2010 season. A provisional date of the the 18th
April currently looks likely to be our first league game of the season. When
the full fixture list is available it will be posted on the fixtures page
of this site.
A decision has
been made by the members that the team will have a Road Runners CC shirt for
the coming season. Several designs for the logo were on view during the evening.
There will shortly be an opportunity to vote for our team logo. The designs
will be posted on web site and you will be able to cast your vote so watch
this space!
22nd
February 2010
Date
set for AGM
We have now
finalised a date for this years AGM which will be Friday 12th March. As per
previous years the meeting will be held after net practice at Dunstable Cricket
Club. For those that have not been to net practice for a while may I remind
you that it starts at 8pm. Can I please ask for all members to join us for
this annual meeting. Vic Catlin will shortly be laying out the agenda for
the meeting but if anyone has an item they wish to be added please contact
Vic by e-mail with your idea. I look forward to seeing you all on the 12th.
8th
February 2010
England
V Bangladesh - Fancy a day at Lords?
England are
due to take on the mighty Bangladesh at Lords this summer and we are looking
to get a party together for a great day out at the home of cricket. We are
planning to go for the second day of the test match which is Friday 28th May
and ticket costs are £35 each. If you have not been to a test match
before then I can assure you that this is one experience that you should not
miss out on. We are only able to apply for a limited number of tickets and
our application should be made promptly to avoid disappointment. If you can
please contact Vic Catlin in the first instance your interest will then be
passed onto the organising club members. Anyone interested in taking part
in this great beer and cricket festival should register their interest by
Friday 19th February.
A
message from the Skipper
Firstly
I would like to say a massive thank you to all of you. I had a fantastic
season which would not have been half as enjoyable if I had not had your
support. Thank you for putting up with my batting orders, bowling changes
and field placings without question, I do realise some of them did seem
a bit odd, but I think most of them worked out o.k. in the end. I tried
to involve you all as much as possible.
Everyone likes to win, but that is only half the story as far as I am concerned.
Having fun is equally as important to me and you guys always made it fun.
Long may it continue, that is as much a part of our club as winning the
league is, which I am sure is just around the corner.
I can't wait for the coming season, thank you again everyone.
Skip
4th
January 2010
Happy
New Year to you all!
Vic
has sent an e-mail out asking for members both new and old to confirm their
membership for next season. The membership fee has been kept to £10
which covers registration and insurance. The AGM will be held during February
where one of the agenda items will be where the club goes this season so
a swift response on the number of club members would be most helpful. As
soon as a date is set for the AGM you will be informed by e-mail and the
date posted on the news page of our website. As most of you know after a
slow start last season it turned into a very exciting year of cricket for
the Runners and I am sure that the coming season will see us push forward
as a team and perhaps we can go one better.
1st
December 2009
Road
Runners Website goes live!
The
Road Runners Cricket Team now has a website! If you are reading this
page then you already know that. Due to budget limitations (i.e. there
isn't a budget) this website has been created by a complete novice and
therefore may not be as slick as the other websites you are used to
visiting. I trust you find the website informative and fun to use. If
you have any constructive criticism or thoughts on how this website
can be improved then please contact Vic Catlin who will put the ideas
forward to the committee for discussion. In the meantime we hope you
enjoy our new website!
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank Adrian for his technical
support on this project and Lucy my eight year old daughter for testing
this site and frequently identifying small glitches.
