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Darren Cartwright was voted Nomad of the Year and also won fielder of the year. Mal Pinfield won Performance of the Year, John Hoddy won the Gonad Award and Pete Willis won the Fantasy Cricket Trophy. Full Details

Mal Pinfield was the highest run scorer and topped the batting averages with 472 at an average of 36.31. Darren Cartwright topped the wicket takers with 20 wickets and Chris Rowland topped the bowling averages, taking 11 wickets at an average of 13.91
2001 Averages

Will be held on Friday 19th October 2001 at "Claymars Restaurant" (behind the George and Dragon) Alrewas. For further details contact Darren Cartwright.

Will be held on Thursday 25th October 2001 at The Duke of York, Lichfield.

Nomads chalked up their sixth win of the season against Penn by 7 wickets. Penn batted first and made 143 for 6 off 43 overs. The Nomads were always ahead of the rate after a brisk start from Moss and Hussein. Gardner (44 no) and Pinfield (22 no) steered the Nomads to victory in fading light. Match Report.

Well it's all over. I was expecting another couple of weeks but not so. Here they are then , the good , bad and David Ward.
Pete Willis. Final results.

Nomads lost to Olton & West Warwickshire CC by 55 runs. Olton batted well and reached 195 for 6 off 40 overs.  Paul Fearon registered his 250th wicket for the Nomads. The Nomads were always behind the rate and reached 140 for 6 with notable contributions of 53 not out from Pinfield, his 5th fifty of the season, and 22 from Ross Heslington. Match Report.

The Last of the Great Lobsters maintains its lead but the coming of The Great Thermidor looms large. With most of its players hopelessly out of form or simply not turning out LOTGL is rapidly being caught by the in form Derek Randall's Grin. Barton Flood Plains are this weeks Top Dog which should serve as a warning to us all. PGW.Week 18 results.

The following 50 club prize draws were held after the game against Birch Coppice
September
1st   No. 10 - Pete Blackburn (£15)
2nd No. 39 - Pete Gardner (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

Nomads lost to Coppice by 8 runs after a battling performance. In windy conditions Greaves and Hoddy shared the wickets as Coppice reached 212 for 6. Nomads were always behind the rate but another 50 from Pinfield and good knocks from Gardner, Hoddy and Cartwright ensured that Birch Coppice had to concentrate right to the end of the match as the Nomads reached 204 for 8. Match Report.

A very low scoring week with Higginson top dog and the ever improving Fearon in second. My tip for overall winner - Derek Randall's Grin overtaking a flagging Last of the Great Lobsters shortly. PGW. Week 17 results.

Ross nearly broke the 500 barrier but not quite. It's goodbye Aussies and your last chance to replace them. MONDAY (3rd) is the deadline!! Week 16 results.

Rain prevented a conclusion to an interesting match as Norton were poised to post a good target. In a match which saw Chris Rowland celebrate his 300th wicket for the Nomads. Match Report.

The Nomads returned to winning ways as they defeated Bablake Old Boys by 48 runs at Barton. Gards hit an impressive 80 runs and there were good knocks by openers Heslington (32) and Hussein (31) as the Nomads posted 216 for 7. Cartwright picked up 4-23 as Bablake were restricted to 168 for 9 off 40 overs. Match Report.

A high scoring week with Barton Flood Plains attaining a high-water level of 470 points and three other over 400 scores. Changes deadline is Sept 3. Max of 4 changes in a week - if you still have them. Week 15 results.

The following 50 club prize draws were held after the game against Sunseekers
July
1st   No. 41 - Chris Rowland (£15)
2nd No. 42 - Hilary Baxter (£10)

August
1st   No. 23 - Jim Healy (£15)
2nd No.  6 - John Hoddy (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

Once again the last over curse struck the Nomads as they lost to Sunseekers with 2 balls to go in a rain affected match away at Chellaston. Match Report.

The Nomads enjoyed an excellent days play at the 4th Test versus Australia at Headingley. Highlights included Chris paying £5 for a bacon roll and coffee at the Little Chef. The Nomads meeting up on time but still managing to lose Chris and Gards. Confiscation of assorted soft drinks on entry to the ground. "Where am I going to get a Ginger beer in here my friend". Saul's amazing hamper. Chris offset his loss on breakfast by winning the sweep in a tense finish at Lunch. Plus some excellent bowling from McGrath and improvised batting from Stewart. Many thanks to Social Sec Darren for organising the tickets.

Here is an update of the latest statistics so far this season.
2001 Gonads. 2001 Averages  2001 Records

The Nomads lost to Beaudesert, who recorded their second victory over the Nomads this season. Match Report.

Three 400 scores this week. The lead changes again and Derek Randall's Grin powers into the money. The Welsh revival continues but still some catching up to be done. Week 13 results.

An unbeaten 74 by Mal Pinfield backed up by excellent bowling and fielding saw the Nomads win by 51 runs at Church Eaton. Match Report.

Darren goes top again. Week 12 results.

A spirited rearguard action from the lower order saw the Nomads hang on to an unlikely draw in the heat at Barton. Match Report.

Despite more ducks than Stowe Pool this week The Last of the Great Lobsters has gone into the overall lead.This week was a Welsh Benefit with Evans the Elder just pipping Evans the Younger to the Top (Mongrel) Dog award.
A reminder that some people are carrying non-scoring deadwood - get your teams updated e.g. Muralitharan has gone home..... Week 11 results.

The Gods are definitely conspiring against the Nomads, as they suffered another last ball defeat. This time against Beaudesert. Nomads scored 125 for 8 (Fearon 41, Hoddy 19 not out) and Beaudesert got home with 2 wickets to spare off the very last ball of the match.  Match Report..

Not so good a week for Lancashire but much better for Lanky Lanky who were this week's top scorers. Darren increased his overall lead a little in a genarally low scoring week. Week 10 results.
Pete Willis

The Nomads lost to Trentside by just 4 runs. Trentside 169  for 9. (Jones 51, Liversage 23 not out, Greaves 3-22, Fearon 2-10), Nomads 165 for 9. (Hoddy 28 not out, Grewer 26, Cartwright 21, Robey 3-7) Match Report. There was a record ninth wicket partnership of 67 between John Hoddy and Darren Cartwright. Record Stands.

RSPB Special! Causeway Dippers seen flying over Barton Flood Plains. As expected the 'Lobsters lead was brief and Darren has regained the top spot. Good scores by Derek Randall's Grin and Black & White this week. We are all praying that we have the right test players in our sides - it makes a hell of a difference (ask the Chairman). Week 9 results.
Pete Willis

A bit late - a busy weekend. The Whale leads but not for long, I think. Week 8 results.
Pete Willis

The Nomads fell just short of Bugbrooke's total and settled for a draw in a declaration match. Bugbrooke 180 for 7 (Chapman 51, Newson 25, Reeve 21 not out, Hoddy 3-39, Heslington 2-44), Nomads 155 for 8 (Forster 36, Heslington 31, Gardner 28, Pinfield 24, Finch-Noyes 3-15, Gilthorpe 3-28, Silva 2-42) Match Report. 3 Gonads were added to the list during the run chase. 2001 Gonads.

The Nomads shrugged off their recent defeats with a thrilling last over win at Woore. Nomads 140-9 from 40 overs (Gardner 50, Higginson 25 not out, Mottersmead 4-20, Effernan 2-25) - Woore 137 all out from 40 overs (Moores 49, Vallius 39, Hoddy 3-33, Higginson 2-19)Match Report.

A storming week for Martyn whose faith in Muralitharan as his captain finally paid off and made Black & White Top Team this week. The Chairman picked a good substitution as he replaced Stewart by Gilchrist thereby picking up 240pts from the one player. Willis also topped the 400 mark to leave Bescot Balti- Pies 2XI and The Last Of The Great Lobsters sharing the lead. Week 7 results.
Pete Willis

A heavy Heslington week but Darren is still number one. Week 6 results.
Pete Willis

The following 50 club prize draws were held at Holland Sports Club
June
1st   No. 38 - Pete Gardner (£15)
2nd  No. 48 - Phil Higginson (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

After 2 close finishes this result was never in doubt as Nomads lost by 88 runs.
Birch Coppice 189 for 7 (Berry 78, Kester 45, Fearon 4-57, Greaves 2-38)
Nomads 101 for 6 (Heslington 24, Fearon 20, Coleman 2-10. Match Report

For the second week running the Nomads went right to the wire and lost. The margin this time was 1 wicket. Nomads set a reasonable target of 156 on a slow wicket and even slower outfield after heavy rain over the weekend. Some below par bowling, dropped catches, untidy fielding and controversial umpiring meant that Norton Selly Oak just got home with plenty of overs but only one wicket to spare.
Nomads 155 for 6 (Pinfield 39, Heslington 38, Rowland 24 n.o., Griffiths 2-13)
Norton Selly Oak 156 for 9 (Ahmed 42, Williams 34, Hoddy 3-17, Cartwright 2-27)

Another heavy scoring week for Darren who maintains his lead. Willis and Evans snr. vying for second place in the weekly scores on 364/363. Week 5 results.
Pete Willis

The Nomads match at home to Church Eaton has been switched to an away game at the request of the opposition.

The Nomads battled gamely against Church Eaton C.C. (formerly Glebelands) but lost on the last ball as Church Eaton won by 4 wickets. Skipper Hoddy won the toss and once again elected to bat. The Nomads stuttered to 32-2 before Fearon and Pinfield  started to get to grips with the Church Eaton spin attack and put on 60 for the third wicket. Pinfield reached his 50 and was finally stumped for 55 dancing down the track taking the attack to the opposition. The tail showed its mettle once again with McGuinness starring (24) and good support from Forster and Hoddy. The quicker bowlers struggled on the wicket and the game was virtually lost until the introduction of spin. Forster and then the spin twins Greaves and Hoddy wrested the initiative and finally started to put the batsmen under pressure. The pressure was mounting for both sides as the Nomads had a faint whiff of victory and the home side feared they were going to blow it with 20 runs required off the last 2 overs. Cartwright and Greaves were given the responsibility of bowling the last overs but the Nomads late rally counted for nothing as a combination of desperate running, poor fielding and clean slogging ensured Church Eaton got home with a single off the last ball of the match.
Nomads 178 for 8 (Pinfield 55, McGuinness 24, Fearon 18, Goddard 2-20, Rhodes 2-26). Church Eaton 179 for 6 (Stewart 71, Fitz 24, Simm 20, Woodhall 13no, Greaves 3-40, Hoddy 1-28, Forster 1-29)

The Causeway Dippers just managed to fly a little higher than a Bescot Balti Pie but Darren remains in overall lead. The Mongrel XI showed its pedigree -or perhaps the team had been drinking it! Week 4 results.
Pete Willis

The Nomads will play Mechelen Eagles from Belgium on Saturday August 11th. This will be the 4th year running that the Nomads and Eagles have met.

The win against Ward End Unity saw Pete Gardner pass 10,000 runs for the Nomads. Congratulations got to Pete who was presented with a tankard to mark the occassion.

The Nomads beat Ward End Unity by 60 runs. Having won the toss and electing to bat the Nomads scored an impressive 223 for 4 off 40 overs, including an opening stand worth 140 runs (Gardner 74, Heslington 58, Hine 2-31) and 63 extras. Ward End Unity slumped from 72-2 to 163-9 off 40 overs (Forster 4-20, Cartwright 2-28)

Darren maintains his lead but Heslington’s changes make him top of the poll. While Martyn’s performance is mainly due to three of his team not playing and most of the rest under performing. (Maybe it should be renamed A Tory XI) .Time for changes!! (Change deadline is TUESDAY). Week 3 results.
Pete Willis

An outstanding performance by Darren ,thanks to his England men, managed to eclipse the only other 300+ pointer of Gards.
Week 2 results.
Pete Willis

The following 50 club prize draws were held at Holland Sports Club
May
1st   No. 25 - Club Number (£15)
2nd  No. 45 - Alan Birch (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

The Nomads lost by 94 runs to Trentside to make it 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat so far this season. Trentside batted first and scored 237 for 4. Opener Hancox scored 54, J. Jones scored 60 and T. Jones scored 71 not out. Fearon took 2-46 and there were excellent catches by Gardner and McGuinness. Nomads lost wickets at regular intervals and reached 143 for 9 off their 40 overs. The major contributors were Higginson 23, Forster 20 and McGuinness 19 not out. 2001 records
Pete Gardner surprisingly leads the Gonad stakes after picking up his second duck of the season. 2001 Gonads.

Well, despite the rain, the Grin widens. Week 1 results.
Pete Willis

Sunday's match against Four Oaks Saints (13/5/01) has been cancelled.

Today is the first day of the new season. List of teams entered so far.

The Nomads registered their first win of the season against Stafford 3rds. Last minute call ups to the second team left their third team weakened and the Nomads took full advantage with a 71 run win. Nomads batted first and recovered from 10 for 2 to score 171 for 5. With the highlights being 53 from Mal Pinfield and a stand of 64 between John Hoddy and debutant Mick McGuinness. Chris Rowland picked up 5 for 18 as Stafford 3rds were bowled out for 100, to ensure an emphatic win for the Nomads.

Best of Luck.
Pete Willis.

Akin registered the first Gonad of the season in the match against Olton and West Warwickshire 3rds.

Full details of the 2001 Gonads

The following 50 club prize draws were held at Olton and West Warwickshire CC.

Easter prize
No. 40 - Akin Hussein. (£25)

April
1st   No. 33 - Club Number (£15)
2nd  No. 39 - Pete Gardner (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

Against a mixed team of 2nds and 3rds plus the Australian Professional, Nomads put up a decent performance in the first full game of the season. Nomads bowled well and restricted the Olton and West Warwickshire batting to 171 after they batted on for 15 minutes before tea. Nomads reached 72 for 6 thanks in the main to a stubborn 7th wicket partnership between Heslington and Grewer. Heslington had earlier starred with the ball as well, taking 3 wickets before turning an ankle late in the game in his second spell.

The Fixture List is now available on the website. LNCC 2001 Fixtures

Thanks go to Mal Pinfield for arranging an excellent set of fixtures, once again.

The Nomads played an Ashes Style Challenge match against an Australian side made up of players who travelled over to Lichfield for a wedding. The match was eventually abandoned due to lack of time as the pitch was in use immediately afterwards with the game evenly poised. Nomads reached 74 for 6 after some suicidal running and a fine individual knock by Higginson. The Aussies reached 55 for 2 before the game was abandoned. The big hitting of Aussie Tapper looked likely to swing the game in the Ridley X1's favour. Despite the lack of numbers the game was competitive and played in a good spirit.

The players meeting will be held after the outdoor nets on Wednesday 11th April 2001. The nets commence at 6:30pm with the meeting starting straight after at approx 8:00pm at the 3 Horseshoes pub, Barton.  Notification Details. Details about the kit rota and the monopoly weekend are also included.

MA Heslington - Club Secretary

The minutes of the March meeting are now available.
MA Heslington - Club Secretary

At the March meeting, Darren announced plans for the pre-season socials. Firstly a Pitch & Putt at Lichfield Pitch and Putt Course, Beacon Park at 1pm on Sunday, 1st April (Weather permitting). Secondly the traditional pre-season get together will be held on Friday 6th April 2001, meet at The Scales around 7:45pm, followed by a small tour and the likelihood of a curry to round it off and finally a 'Monopoly' weekend in London has been pencilled in for the last weekend in September. Due to the logistical problems of organising the event, Ross will mail out a form in the next few weeks for Nomads to confirm their intention to participate.

The following 50 Club draw was made at The Fountain public house, Lichfield.

March
1st  No. 19 Paul Fearon (£15)
2nd No. 24 Keith Greaves (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

The next meeting of our 20^th season will be held straight after the indoor nets on Thursday 22^nd March 2001 starting at 9.30pm  Notification Details

MA Heslington - Club Secretary

Darren Cartwright organised a skittles evening at Burton, followed by a Curry. John Hoddy top scored. Full Details

The minutes of the February meeting are now available.
MA Heslington - Club Secretary

The following 50 Club draw was made at The Fountain public house, Lichfield.

February
1st  No. 36 Ross Heslington (£15)
2nd No. 37 Club Number     (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

To celebrate Ray's 60th birthday there will be a bowling evening, followed by a curry, in Burton on Trent on Friday 2nd March 2001. Contact Darren for further details.

The next meeting of our 20^th season will be held straight after the indoor nets on Thursday 22^nd February 2001 starting at 9.30pm  Notification Details

MA Heslington - Club Secretary

The minutes of the January meeting are now available.
MA Heslington - Club Secretary

The following 50 Club draws were made at The Fountain public house, Lichfield.

December
1st  No. 33 Club Number (£15)
2nd No. 25 Club Number (£10)

Christmas Draw
1st No. 35 Ross Heslington (£50)

January
1st No. 28 S. Pinfield (£15)
2nd No. 5 J. Hoddy (£10)

Full details of 50 Club Winners
PJ Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer

The next meeting of our 20^th season will be held straight after the indoor nets on Thursday 25^th January 2001 starting at 9.30pm  Notification Details

MA Heslington - Club Secretary.

The indoor nets have commenced. We have two nets booked each Thursday evening at 8pm for 1 hour at Lichfield Friary Sports Centre. A good way to blow those cobwebs away and work off that Christmas Pudding and Turkey.

The November meeting took place at the Duke of York Pub on Thursday 30^th November 2000 Minutes of meeting
The 50 club draws were held for October and November 2000.
The winners were as follows
October 2000
1st  No.4 Ray Jennett (£15)
2nd No.28  S. Pinfield (£10)

November 2000
1st No. 24 K. Greaves (£15)
2nd No. 21 Foundation for Conductive Education (£10)

The first meeting of our 20^th season will be held at the Duke of York Pub (Bring your light enhancers) on 30^th November 2000 starting at 8.30pm  Notification Details

MA Heslington - Club Secretary.

The Nomads plan to go to the Test Match at Trent Bridge next year against the Aussies.

Demand for Ashes Test tickets is always high and this year is expected to be higher than ever. Social Secretary Darren Cartwright is arranging for the tickets to be purchased. If you want any, contact him asap. Full Details