Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club: Club News 2008

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2008 - Club News.



2009 Winter Nets Update The indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Leisure centre will commence on Thursday 8th January 2009 at 8.00pm. They will continue for 14 weeks until 9th April 2009. Mark Heslington, Lichfield Nomads CC Secretary 22nd Dec 2008
Nomads Annual Dinner Reminder (Saturday 1st November 2008)... and Ian's wedding plans Nomads, There are 3 very important social events coming soon... 1) Annual Dinner - Sat 1st Nov @ George Hotel, Lichfield. We'll be meeting in The Queens Head from 7pm onwards and then making our way across to the George by 8pm. Please let Pete Blackburn know if you're coming to our star studded awards evening ASAP, please!!! NB. Please bring your trophies from last year so they can be awarded to the new recipients on the evening. Cheers! 2) My Stag Do - Sheffield - Sat 29th Nov. As most of you are aware I'm finally making an honest woman of Heidi... Therefore a Stag Do is essential. I'd love it for as many Nomads to come as possible. We've (Snapper & I - in his role as Social Secretary) booked some rooms in the centre of Sheffield for the Saturday evening. The plan will be to get the train up there, maybe via the Brunswick in Derby for a swift 'half' before continuing up to Sheffield. We'll then come down on the Sunday. If you want me to book your train ticket (ie make it cheaper than buying on the day) will you please let me know by 1st Nov? Cheers. 3) Our Wedding - Sat 27th Dec. Since I'm having a Stag Do, it seems only fair to have an actual wedding to go with it... Heidi and I would love all Nomads and their Partners to come to the Reception at The George Hotel, Lichfield for around 7pm. Please let us know again by 1st Nov please If you'd like to come so we can arrange numbers for catering etc. Those coming further than Lichfield can take advantage of the deal for a room we've done with The George of £62/room B&B (normally over £80). Again just let us know on the 1st Nov, please. Cheers, Ian. 26th Oct 2008
Nomads team to play Blythe Bridge (Sunday Sept 21st 2008) The team is; I HUGHES P BLACKBURN P GARDNER J HODDY D FORSTER G BLACKBURN P FEARON D MOSS N EDWARDS K GREAVES K STANLEY Meet at Queens Head 11:30. 1:00 start at Blythe Bridge. See you Sunday - all to play for after winning on Sunday to level it 6/6!!!! Ian Hughes, Captain 15th Sept 2008
Lichfield Nomads team for Coombes Wood (14th Sept) If it ever stops raining the team is: I HUGHES M PINFIELD P BLACKBURN P GARDNER M HESLINGTON D FORSTER J HODDY D BRANNIGAN P FEARON D MOSS F WEIR It'll be a 1:00 start at Coombes Wood, Halesowen, so we'll have to meet at Queens Head 11:20 please. Please let me know if you'll go direct so we can work cars out - (Dan B - I assume that you & Elesha will go straight there.) See you Sunday if it ever stops raining!!!!! Ian Hughes, Captain. 9th Sept 2008
Team to play Sutton Police (7th Sept). I HUGHES M PINFIELD P BLACKBURN P GARDNER M HESLINGTON D FORSTER R CAYGILL D BRANNIGAN D MOSS P FEARON F WEIR 1:30 start @ Sutton Police's Ground - Prince of Wales CC - Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6EB - (by railway bridge) - tracks have been replaced since last year's visit!!! Ha, ha. Please let us know if you want to meet in Lichfield or go directly. I'd suggest 12:15 @ Queen's Head if you do want to meet. I WILL PROBABLY GO STRAIGHT THERE - SO PLEASE ARRANGE WITH THE TEAM IF YOU WANT A MEET. Let's get back to winning ways - the poppadoms have gone back in the kitchen!!! 3rd Sept 2008
Nomads Team for Shipston on Stour (August 24th 2008) This Sunday's match will be against Shipston on Stour. The team for the game is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD P BLACKBURN P GARDNER M HESLINGTON D FORSTER J HODDY D BRANNIGAN D MOSS F WEIR K STANLEY Ian Hughes, Captain. 20th Aug 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 13) Rowland and Jennett top score in week 13, Heslington is still clear at the top of the table. 30th July 2008
Nomads Team for Buxton Match (August 3rd 2008) The team for the 'Buxton' game is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD P GARDNER J HODDY R CAYGILL N EDWARDS F WEIR S GEORGE D PICKERING K STANLEY C COLLINS Ian Hughes, Captain. 30th July 2008
Itinerary for Nomads Test Match Social at Edgbaston Here is the itinerary for those members going to the Nomads day at the test that are meeting at Lichfield City Station. 09.16 – Catch train from Lichfield City Station. 09.55 – Arrive at New Street Station and join queue at the Taxi rank. 10.05 approx – Journey by taxi to the ground. 10.15 approx- Arrive at the PERSHORE ROAD ENTRANCE by the Indoor cricket school, not the main entrance. For those making other journey arrangements, my mobile telephone number is 07792 013435. Our arrival time could be a few minutes later. M A Heslington Club Secretary. 30th July 2008
50 Club July prize winners Mal Pinfield won the July draw, Jim Healy won the second prize draw. The draws were held at Holland Sports, Barton after the defeat to Church Eaton. Click here for the full list of winners. 27th July 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 10) Willis leads (just) from Heslington after Week 10. 9th July 2008
The Nomads' team for Sunday's game against Pott Shrigley (20th July 2008) will be R CAYGILL (C) P BLACKBURN P GARDNER D FORSTER J HODDY D MOSS D PICKERING A HUSSEIN P WILLIS K STANLEY T EDWARDS Meet at Queens Head, Lichfield @ 11:45. Cheers, Ian. 16th July 2008
Perry Barr Dogs Night Reminder (This Saturday 19th July 2008). "...a night out with some right dogs" Timetable Depart Lichfield City Station on the 16:52 train, arrive Sutton Coldfield at 17:12 Station Pub for refreshment for approx 1 hour Depart Sutton Parade bus number 107 at 18:13, arrive Perry Barr 18:36 Depart Perry Barr at either 22:00 or 22:31 Refreshment Station Pub Depart Sutton Coldfield 23:33, arrive Lichfield City 23:53 All Nomads, friends and family are welcome Pete Blackburn, LNCC Social Secretary 16th July 2008
50 Club Joy for Jennett Ray Jennett won the June 50 Club first prize and Lindsay Fearon won the second prize. The draws were held after the defeat at Etwall. 13th July 2008
Nomads Team for Etwall (13th July 2008) Guys, Sorry for the late notification, but I've had a 'difficult' week... & selection was tough again! Anyway the team is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD M HESLINGTON D FORSTER J HODDY R CAYGILL G BLACKBURN (WK) P FEARON D MOSS N EDWARDS F WEIR Meet 12:45 @ Queens Head, Lichfield. Again sorry to those who haven't got a game, you'll be top of the list for the next game. See you @ nets Thursday or Sunday. Ian. 9th July 2008
Nomads versus Bugbrooke match cancelled (6th July 2008) Unfortunately the game against Bugbrooke has been rained off. 6th July 2008
Fixture Change for Sunday 13th July 2008 The match against Woore has been cancelled as they have a cup match and has been replaced by a new fixture against Etwall, 2pm start. The details are as follows: Etwall CC, Church Hill, Etwall, Derbyshire. DE65 6LT. Start 2.00pm - Captain Mr Mark Lomas. A google map is available on http://etwallcc.play-cricket.com. Mark Heslington, Secretary 3rd July 2008
Nomads Team for Bugbrooke (6th July 2008) Another tough selection decision for next week's game. The team will be; I HUGHES P GARDNER K STANLEY D MOSS A HUSSEIN P FEARON D BRANNIGAN M HESLINGTON D FORSTER J HODDY K GREAVES 12TH MAN M PINFIELD We'll meet at The Queens Head, Lichfield 12:30 and leave as close to that as possible. Please let me know if anyone wants to go directly. We'll need to take 3 cars down. I'll take mine if I can have another 2 volunteers please - we do pay some money towards fuel (if we can get Dave to part with the cash that is!!! Ha, ha.) See you all at nets Thursday - weather permitting. Cheers, Ian. 2nd July 2008
Debut fifty for Hughes boosts Nomads. In a rain affected match the Nomads triumphed by six wickets against WT Parker at the Marston's ground in Burton. There were three wickets for Greaves and Captain Hughes, who also scored his debut 50. Read Ray's Match Report. 29th June 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 9) It's incredibly tight at the top as Willis regains the lead from Heslington with Fearon and Caygill in close attendance. Click here for more details. 2nd July 2008
Wall Game Cancelled The match against Wall was cancelled due to heavy rain. 21st June 2008
Nomads lose to Youthful Great Barr. Another well fought innings from Gardner, out trying to win the game, when Nomads were 177 for 3 with 6 overs left. Opening stand of 54 with Stanley who batted well, then a quick, time wise, 9 from Dan before a stand of 60 with Fuzz twinkling with 20. Gards scored heavily behind the wicket with delicate glances. Willis fell for a first ball duck and DF was going well until unnecessarily run out by Capt. Pinfield who stayed to the end, accompanied by Neil and his brother. A good fight by the Nomads against a much younger side! Click here for Ray's Match Report 16th June 2008
Nomads survive scare to defeat Parkers. An impressive fightback from Wheeler almost secured an unlikely victory for WT Parker. Nomads batted first and set a competitive 201 for 7, from their 40 overs, mainly thanks to 87 from Gardner. It looked like it would be a comfortable win for the Nomads as wickets fell regularly and the rate was up to 8 an over. Wheeler had other ideas and a barrage of powerful pulls and drives saw Parkers get uncomfortably close to the winning line. The experienced Fearon and Heslington bowled out the final overs and kept the pressure on the batsmen. In the penultimate over, facing Fearon, he played on to his stumps via an inside edge and pads and the chance of victory was gone. Heslington bowled out the final over without drama to seal a 12 run victory. The Nomads breathed a sigh of relief after notching up their third win of the 2008 season. Click here for more details. 8th June 2008
Gardner at the double Pete Gardner capped a good day on the field with both prizes in the May 50 Club draw. The draws were made at the Holland Sports Club after the win against WT Parker. Click here for the full list of 50 Club prize winners. 8th June 2008
Perry Barr Dogs Night (Sat 19th July 2008). "...a night out with some right dogs" Timetable Depart Lichfield City Station on the 16:52 train, arrive Sutton Coldfield at 17:12 Station Pub for refreshment for approx 1 hour Depart Sutton Parade bus number 107 at 18:13, arrive Perry Barr 18:36 Depart Perry Barr at either 22:00 or 22:31 Refreshment Station Pub Depart Sutton Coldfield 23:33, arrive Lichfield City 23:53 All Nomads, friends and family are welcome Pete Blackburn, LNCC Social Secretary 2nd June 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Mark Heslington's April Showers team storms in to the lead after a record week after eight weeks. 11th June 2008
Nomads Team for WT Parkers (29th June 2008) The team for Sunday's game with Parkers is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD P GARDNER M HESLINGTON D FORSTER J HODDY R CAYGILL D MOSS D PICKERING P WILLIS K STANLEY 2:00 start at Marston's Brewery ground, Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent. So please be there for 1:30 ish for a warm up! See you Sunday. Ian, Captain. 21st June 2008
Nomads team to play Wall this Saturday (21st June 2008) This week's team is as follows; P GARDNER K STANLEY R CAYGILL A HUSSEIN P FEARON D BRANNIGAN G BLACKBURN M HESLINGTON D FORSTER S GEORGE K GREAVES 2:00 start away @ Wall. Once again we had more players available than we could pick, so thank you for understanding those who aren't getting a game. 18th June 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Rich Caygill's 'Boycott is God' team is still leading after six weeks. Click here for more details. 11th June 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Rich Caygill retains the lead after five weeks. Click here for more details. 5th June 2008
Nomads team to play WT Parker (8th June 2008) The tough decision for this week's team is as follows; I HUGHES M PINFIELD P GARDNER M HESLINGTON D FORSTER G BLACKBURN P FEARON D MOSS K GREAVES A HUSSEIN R CAYGILL 2:00 start @ home. We had 17 players available this week, so thank you for understanding those who aren't getting a game. I'll endeavour to play you the following week. See you at nets on Thursday. Ian. 5th June 2008
Nomads 'winning' draw at Walsall AHA The match at Aldridge was drawn as Lichfield Nomads posted 173 for 8 and restricted Walsall Health to 140 for 6. Click here to read Ray Jennett's match report. 1st June 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Rich Caygill moves back into the lead in week four. Click here for more details. 30th May 2008
Nomads versus Leamington Lemmings cancelled The match against the Lemmings was cancelled due to heavy rain over the Bank Holiday Weekend. It is hoped to arrange a match against them at some time in the future. 26th May 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Heslington leads after week three and early leader Rich Caygill has dropped down to second place. 23rd May 2008
Nomads team for Leamington Lemmings The team is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN P GARDNER D FORSTER J HODDY D MOSS K GREAVES A HUSSEIN K STANLEY It's a 2:30 start @ Leamington Spa. We're meeting at The Queens Head, Lichfield @ 12:30. I assume everyone will meet rather than go direct. Please let me know if that isn't the case. Ian Hughes, Captain 21st May 2008
Nomads hold nerve for Shugborough victory Lichfield Nomads beat Shugborough by three runs in a closely fought contest at a damp Shugborough Hall. The Nomads posted 169 for 5, Fearon top scored with 80. Heslington tweaked a muscle to leave the Nomads bowling a bit threadbare and the absence of Gardner gave Graeme Blackburn the opportunity to make his debut as wicket keeper. Snapper Blackburn bowled particularly well, taking 2 for 12. The hosts were well placed on 151 for 5 with 4 overs left. But Hughes (4-39) and Fearon (1-43) held their nerve to deny the opposition. 17th May 2008
Nets definitely on Nets are definitely on for this Thursday (15th May) at Wall, even though their clubhouse has been vandalised. They have a new mat for us to use, so it should be better. I'll be there for 6:30 and we'll carry on until the light goes. Thanks, Ian, Captain. 13th May 2008
Nomads team for Shugborough The team for Shugborough on Saturday (17th May) is; (in no particular order...) I HUGHES P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN M HESLINGTON D FORSTER R CAYGILL P FEARON F WEIR D PICKERING K STANLEY J HODDY It's a 2:00 start, but we're meeting at The Wolseley Arms, Wolseley Bridge (JNT A51/A513), Nr Rugeley, ST17 0XS @ 1:20. 13th May 2008
Nomads win at Erdington The Nomads registered their first win of the season against Highcroft & Great Barr Unity after the Wall game was called off. The Nomads won by 62 runs. The Nomads scored 215 for 7 with Gards scoring 110, Mal 22, Akin 17 and big Dan Brannigan 28. The wickets were shared between Hughes, Greaves, Heslington and Weir with Mark picking up the crucial No's 3 & 4. Click here for the Scorecard. 10th May 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Rich Caygill leads after week 1, based on provisional figures. Click here for more details. 9th May 2008
Wall Clubhouse fire Sad news that Wall Club house has suffered what appears to be another arson attack. No news on how this affects the match tomorrow or the nets next week. 9th May 2008
Church Eaton Abandoned The match against Church Eaton was abandoned without a ball being bowled as the wet start to the 2008 season continued. 4th May 2008
Outdoor Nets Update Good News. The summer outdoor nets will resume at Wall from Thursday 15th May 2008. Start time is 6:30pm, all Nomads are welcome. Ian Hughes, Captain. 2nd May 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update Eight teams have entered for the Lichfield Nomads Fantasy Cricket Competition. Click here for details of the teams entered. Ray 1st May 2008
Join in for a fiver There are now only five 50 Club draws left for the current season. If you haven't got a number or you'd like to increase your chances of winning, a fiver is all it will cost you. Contact Paul Fearon if you are interested. Remember all the funds raised go towards the club. 27th April 2008
Moss wins April 50 Club prize Dan Moss won the April first prize and Paul Fearon won the second prize. Mark Heslington won the March prize with Dan picking up the second prize. The draws were made at the Holland Sports Club after the abandoned match against Sunseekers. Click here for the full list of winners. 27th April 2008
Rain thwarts Nomads bid for victory An excellent 207 for 6 by the Nomads was all in vain as the match was abandoned as a draw with Sunseekers on 51 for 2 after 19 overs. A superb start by Gardner (58) and Fearon (46) was continued by Pinfield (34), Brannigan (33) and Heslington (15*) as the Nomads notched up 207 for 6 from their 40 overs. Greaves bagged two wickets as Sunseekers reached 51 for 2 in reply before the rain came and the match was abandoned. Click here for more details. 27th April 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update There is still time to enter your team for the Lichfield Nomads Fantasy Cricket Competition. Entry fee is £5 and all money is returned as prizes. The game is 'loosely' based on the Daily Telegraph version and the rules and player points details are available in the Telegraph or from Paul Fearon or Ray Jennett via a 1MB .pdf file. The teams start scoring from April 29th 2008. All teams have to be submitted by 11am on 29th April. Ray 24th April 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update If you are thinking of entering a team then time is running out. For details of how the competition works and a full listing of players and their points (1MB .pdf file) please email Paul who will send you the attachment. Entries close on April 29th at 11am. 23rd April 2008
Third time lucky as Nomads seek some sunshine With the first two Sundays cancelled, it is fingers crossed that the match against Sunseekers will take place on 27th April 2008. 21st April 2008
Swynnerton cancelled again The opening fixture of the season planned for Sunday 20th April 2008 was cancelled. Swynnerton were unable to get a team and the weather was wet / bitterly cold. 20th April 2008
Fantasy Cricket Invite As in previous years, Ray is organising the 2008 Nomads Fantasy Cricket competition. If you are interested in entering a team please contact Ray or Paul. Check the website for more information soon. 15th April 2008
Swynnerton Take Two The match this Sunday (20th April 2008) has been confirmed and will be away at Swynnerton Park. 15th April 2008
Swynnerton Park opener cancelled The opening fixture of the season planned for Sunday 13th April 2008 was cancelled. 14th April 2008
2008 Season draws closer The first match of the new season is almost upon us. The Nomads will travel once again to the picturesque setting of Swynnerton Park for the first match of 2008. Click here for the full list of 2008 Fixtures. 10th April 2008
Nomads Pre Season Social Reminder The pre season social will start at the Duke of Wellington Pub Lichfield on Friday 11th April 2008 at 8.00pm. All Nomads and friends of the club are invited to attend. 10th April 2008
2008 Players Meeting The traditional pre-season players meeting took place on Thursday 3rd April 2008 at the Duke of Wellington pub in Lichfield at 8:00pm. 4th April 2008
Outdoor Nets The indoor nets at Friary Grange are now completed. The final net on the 27th March saw what must be a record 18 people attend. News of the upcoming outdoor nets will be announced when they have been finalised. 27th March 2008
Pinfield bags 50 Club Easter prize. Mal Pinfield won the £25 Easter draw for the Nomads 50 Club. Dave Forster won the January draw, Keith Greaves won the second prize. A club number won the February prize and James Fearon won the second prize. The draws were held at The Queen's Head public House in Lichfield after the Thursday nets. There are still some numbers available so if there are any members who do not yet have a number or who would like to purchase additional numbers please contact Paul Fearon the 50 Club secretary. 27th March 2008
2008 Players Meeting The traditional pre-season players meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2008 at the Duke of Wellington pub in Lichfield at 8:00pm. All players are invited to attend. Ian Hughes Captain 27th March 2008
March Meeting Dear Nomads, Enclosed are the minutes from the March meeting. The pre season players’ meeting is to be held on Thursday 3^rd April 2008, starting at 8.00pm in the Duke of Wellington pub subject to the availability of the Captain. I have double checked with the Friary Grange Leisure centre and only 2 indoor Nets remaining (as per the contract) so your attendance is important as we have not arranged outdoor nets to date. Thanks for the response on membership payments 16 members have now paid or part paid but we are still 4 short. We have orders for 19 Playing shirts and 20 club caps and the exercise is now complete. The order will now be placed. DO NOT FORGET THE SUMMER KIT ROTA. 13 tickets for Friday 1st August 2008 of the Edgbaston test match have been taken, leaving only one left. Mark Heslington Secretary 16th March 2008
February Meeting The February meeting scheduled for Thursday 28th February 2008 at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield was cancelled at the last minute. There will now be a meeting on Thursday 13th March 2008 at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield. Enclosed are the minutes from the January meeting. Ray Jennett Chairman 3rd March 2008
January Meeting The January meeting was held on 31st January 2008 at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield after the Thursday night's nets. Enclosed are the minutes from the January meeting. The pre season social will be held in Lichfield on Friday 11th April 2008, starting at 8.00pm in the Duke of Wellington pub and probably finishing off with a curry. A night at Perry Barr Dogs is being organised for the evening of Saturday 24th May 2008. The rough itinerary is as follows. We will meet at Lichfield city station and catch a train for Sutton Coldfield; we will then catch a bus to Perry Barr. Greater detail will be made available in due course through the club meetings. Nets are in full swing and the new net balls now being used. As stated in the minutes of the last meeting the break even figure is seventeen so your attendance is much needed. The weekly netting practice is also useful for paying yearly subscriptions, this money is very important to our Club so please make your payments. We have orders for 15 Playing shirts and 15 club caps so far. Only 4 members have not been asked yet, this will happen before the February meeting. Please take note that the summer kit rota has been agreed. 14 tickets for Friday 1st August 2008 of the Edgbaston test match were purchased. 12 have been taken leaving only 2 left. We have purchased 2 rows of 7 at the rear of section 5 in the Raglan stand. Finally a get well message to the Chairman, who due to illness, was unable to attend the January meeting. Regards M A Heslington Secretary 20th Feb 2008
Nets in Full Swing The indoor nets at Friary Grange Lichfield are in full swing at the moment. It's a great way to burn off that Christmas and New Year booze and get energised for the new season. Click here for the full list of dates. 4th Feb 2008
50 Club Winners The following winners were drawn after the January meeting on 31st January 2008. October 2007 1st - A. Hussein (No. 50) 2nd - M. Pinfield (No. 29) November 2007 1st - M. Pinfield (No. 26) 2nd - E. Fearon (No. 14) December 2007 1st - R. Jennett (No. 31) 2nd - M. Heslington (No 36) Christmas 2007 P. Gardner (No. 15) There are still some free numbers so please contact Paul Fearon if you would like to join in the fun and help support the club. 31st Jan 2008
Provisional Fixtures Malcolm announced the provisional fixture list for 2008 at the January Club Meeting. Click here for the Provisional 2008 Fixtures 31st Jan 2008
Tribute to Phil Evans As a tribute to former member Phil Evans who tragically died on 21st November 2007, I include the details of a note I have received from Kev Fisher. I had a letter from Judy Evans yesterday informing me of Phil's untimely death. I'm sure that there are several Nomads who will talk about Phil better than I can but if you put a tribute on the website maybe you could extract something from the following "eulogy" from me. If nothing else perhaps you could distribute it at a Nomad's meeting for me. "I don't think that Phil Evans' batting or bowling statistics appear in the Archive section of the Nomads website (& apparently he didn't win a Gonad award, which is a major surprise!). This is probably because he preferred the beer & the banter in the Pavilion to any exertions on the pitch. As such he epitomised the simple, joyful pleasures of those early Nomad years. Phil should have his own entry in the Hall of Fame, not for cricketing statistics but for his significant contribution to the Nomad fellowship. Phil introduced me to the team - first as an opponent in my GKN Technology days & then quickly as a member. I am very grateful that his friendship led me into many happy years of association with the Club. Phil had an ironic sense of humour (like many Welshmen) & his scorn for my "Boycott-style" batting was often voiced from the boundary. He once said he enjoyed my "patience" at the crease because it meant he could go & have a pee, get another pint & share a few jokes with the barman confident in the knowledge that he'd have missed nothing of significance in the meantime! In spite of his illnesses over the last few years he never "retired hurt" & he certainly "troubled the scorers" in the innings of his life when it came to friendship & family. I'll miss him. Cheers Phil mate. " Thanks Paul. See you at the 30th Anniversary maybe?! I did come up to Lichfield at very short notice for this year's celebration but found a very soggy pitch devoid of Nomads. I should have guessed you'd all be in the bar!! 27th Nov 2007
Gardner picks up Nomad of the Year and MVP trophies The Lichfield Nomads CC annual dinner was held at The George Hotel, Lichfield on Saturday 3rd November 2007. Pete Gardner deservedly picked up the Nomad of the year award, he also won the Most Valuable Player trophy. Dan Brannigan won the Performance of the Year and Stewart Cox won the Fielder of the Year award (see photo). Pete Willis won the Fantasy cricket trophy and John Hoddy won the Gonad of the Year award for the most ducks. For more details Click Here. 9th Oct 2007
Final Lichfield Nomads 2007 Averages and Statistics Pete Gardner finished the 2007 as the leading run scorer and was also top of the batting averages. He completed three centuries and scored 747 runs for the season. Click here for more details on the leading run scorers since 1982. John Hoddy was the leading wicket taker with 15 wickets and skipper Pete Blackburn topped the bowling averages. Click here for more details on the leading wicket takers since 1982. Click here for the final 2007 Averages. Click here for the final 2007 Records. For full details of Career runs scored and wickets taken up to October 2007 click here. 27th Sept 2007

Informal Christmas Social There will be an informal Christmas pint in the Queen's Head, Lichfield on Christmas Eve from 4pm onwards. Everyone welcome. 24th Dec 2008
Notes from afar Fixtures secretary Keith Stanley has just got back from India where he saw the fifth one day international, here is a brief account of his trip: "Nomad by name: nomad by nature. It might be the off-season for cricket here, but it is the peak time for cricket in India. Some might argue that it is always the cricket season there. Impromptu games are much in evidence on every spare strip of land at all times of the day. However the temperature (mid 80's) and the humidity (low) make November and December an ideal time to play and watch, at least for the Brits. I went the the fifth, and as it happens, last One Day International at Cuttack. It is a six and a half hour train journey south of Kolkata.I had a reserved seat in an air conditioned compartment, so it was reasonably comfortable. The Barabati stadium holds over 30,000 people and it was full. Very full. There were perhaps 50-100 England supporters present. Wearing my white cricket hat, I do tend to stand out in a crowd of predominantly short Indians. Consequently I was interviewed by one of the local TV channels whilst queuing to get in. Once inside, the crowd cheered every move by an Indian player - even during the warm up. The game itself was noisy, vibrant, passionate and it was a sheer joy to be present. The result was slightly disappointing from an England team perspective, but the experience was unforgettable. There is constant movement with people coming and going. Vendors come round selling chai (sweet tea), snacks, water, fruit juice, biscuits etc in an endless stream. By the end of the game it felt that we were sitting in a litter bin, not that the idea of bins seems widely appreciated in India. I answered frequent questions about where I was from. Dutifully I clapped Indian 50's, but I stood to clap KP's ton. There was a great interaction with the locals around me. I felt perfectly safe and would recommend the experience to anyone. India is a mixture of order and chaos. A bit heavy on the chaos perhaps, but everything happens eventually. You just learn to go with the flow. At the end of my trip, the taxi driver saw my 'Cricket Tour Company' baggage tag. He convinced himself that I am a famous cricketer. He insisted that I give him my autograph. I duly obliged. It is difficult to write whilst on the move, so he has an illegible scrawl. It really made his day. Perhaps the Lichfield Nomads are better known than I had thought!" Keith Stanley If any other Nomads want to post their close season blogs then let me know. Paul 10th Dec 2008
Ray Jennett's Funeral Arrangements Ray's funeral will take place at the Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on Thursday 27th November at 1pm followed by the Queen's Head, Lichfield. View Ray Jennett's tribute in the Lichfield Mercury. Please note that the normal November club meeting has been postponed a week and will take place on December 4th 2008. 19th Nov 2008
Tribute to Ray Jennett It is with great sadness that I have to post the news that Ray Jennett has passed away. Ray was a Nomads stalwart and long serving President and Chairman. He dearly loved the club and its members and his first interest was always with the well-being and prosperity of the club and it's traditions. Ray was often the 'glue' that helped bind the different groups within the club together. Although he had not played for a few years it is worth remembering that even in his twilight years he would don the whites and give his all for the team, to the best of his ability, especially on the Belgian Tours. For the record, Ray took 30 wickets at an average of under 18 and scored 76 runs. Ray played for the Nomads 141 times in total and was always happy to let others get the chance to bat and bowl. On countless other occasions Ray would be there at the games, helping in any way he could. Helping with the drinks, serving the teas, manning the score book or donning the white coat to do his stint of umpiring. As well as latterly providing match reports for the website, running the MVP competition and organising the fantasy cricket competition. Ray we'll miss you. 12th Nov 2008
Gardner wins Nomad of the Year Pete Gardner was voted the Nomad of the Year at the 2008 Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club Annual Awards. Pete also won the Most Valuable Player trophy, which is voted for by the players after each match. Ian Hughes won the Performance of the Year. Dan Moss won the Fielder of the Year. Nigel Edwards won the Gonad Award for the most Ducks. Mark Heslington won the Fantasy Cricket Trophy. For more details click here. 7th Nov 2008
Captain's Curry Night Update (Friday 10th October 2008) The traditional end of season Captain's Curry Night will take place on Friday October 10th 2008. Meet in the Queen's Head public house, Lichfield from 7:30pm. 8th Oct 2008
Lichfield Nomads CC - Annual General Meeting Notification. Dear Nomads. Please find enclosed the minutes from the 2007 AGM, Notification of the 2008 AGM, a form for voting for your Nomad of the Year and an application form for nominating the Club Captain of for standing as an Officer on the club committee. A reminder to all members who have not paid for their club shirts and caps, please do so before the end of September so the Treasurer can reconcile the yearly accounts. It is important that you print a copy of the documents and bring them along to the meeting as no copies will be provided on the night. The agenda is there to give the meeting a structured order. A copy of the 2007 AGM minutes will be reviewed at the start of the meeting. It was bought to my attention by some members that the usual forms were absent from last year’s notification. I have rectified this so here are notes on all three. a. If you wish to nominate a captain for next season please use the form provided and make sure that the person you are nominating wishes to do the task. b. Any application for a position within the club requires the person to cross the box against the post in question. The member’s application, if unopposed, will be proposed and seconded. If more than one person applies for any position, a democratic vote will take place. c. Your vote for “Nomad of the year” is important. Our most treasured trophy is decided by all members and you need to make sure that the Chairman receives your nomination at any time before 8.00pm on the evening of the Annual Dinner. Our AGM is a wonderful opportunity to remind us of and review the previous twelve months so please make the effort and attend. MA Heslington Secretary. 24th Sept 2008
Nomads lose final match at Blythe Bridge thanks to Heathcote century The Nomads lost their last match of the 2008 season at a sunny Blythe Bridge by 5 wickets. The Nomads squandered several chances to dismiss Heathcote, who took full advantage and went on to record an unbeaten century. The highlights for the Nomads were an important 80 partnership between Gardner(45) and Fearon(36) and 22 from a bleary eyed Moss, who had travelled up from the Isle of Wight overnight. Pete Blackburn picked up two late wickets to bring his season's tally to 10. Click here for the Scorecard. 21st Sept 2008
Nomads final averages available The 2008 averages are now available. Pete Gardner top scored with the bat scoring 733 runs and was also top of the averages with an impressive 52.36. Ian Hughes took the most wickets (21) and Dan Brannigan topped the bowling averages with 9 wickets at an average of 13.78. Click here for the full details. 24th Sept 2008
Nomads win against D2 CC The Nomads beat D2 by 48 runs at Aston Unity. An excellent partnership of 93 between Pete Gardner and Fuzz Weir, who scored a personal best 38, was the mainstay of the Nomads total of 175 for 9. D2 made the Nomads work hard for the win but the margin of victory was comfortable in the end. The victory means that the Nomads go into the last game of the season all square at 6 wins and 6 defeats. Read the Match report here. 14th Sept 2008
Captain's Curry Night announcement The traditional end of season Captain's Curry Night will take place on Friday October 10th 2008. 14th Sept 2008
50 Club August and September prize winners Mal Pinfield won the August draw, Dan Moss won the second prize draw. John Hoddy won the September draw and Dave Forster won the second prize. The draws were held at Aston Unity after the victory over D2 CC (Sutton Police). Click here for the full list of winners. 14th Sept 2008
Coombes Wood Off. Sutton Police On The match against Coombes Wood was called off and has been replaced by a fixture against D2 CC (Sutton Police) at Aston Unity's ground. 13th Sept 2008
Sutton Police match cancelled The torrential rain over the weekend caused the cancellation of the match against Sutton Police. 7th Sept 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 18) Whale continues to catch Showers, Husseys pull away from Boycott, (8 zeros), Baton Rouge seeks to relegate Lawmen to last place. Heslington is still clear at the top of the table. Click here for the latest details. 3rd Sept 2008
Nomads draw at Sutton on the Hill. Nomads played out a draw against Sutton on the Hill. The home side reached 211 for 7 from 45 overs, Greaves 3-31 and Hughes 3-48. The Nomads reached 152 for 6 off 40 overs, Pinfield made 62 and Gardner 33. Read Ray Jennett's Match Report here. 30th Aug 2008
Nomads lose at Shipston. Nomads lost by 119 runs on their first trip to Shipston on Stour. Shipston posted 228 for 5 and the Nomads reached 109 for 5, thanks to 49 from Mal Pinfield. Read Ray Jennett's Match Report here. 24th Aug 2008
Annual Dinner 2008 The dinner will be held at The George Hotel in Lichfield on Saturday 1st November. Meet at 7:30 for 8:00pm. Serious drinkers can meet in advance at The Queen's Head. Pete Blackburn, Social Secretary 17th Aug 2008
Nomads Averages The latest Batting and Bowling averages after the first twelve games are now available. Click here for more details. 22nd Aug 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 16) Caygill top scored in week 16 with 910. Heslington is still clear at the top of the table. Click here for the latest details. 21st Aug 2008
Low total proves Nomads downfall Nomads total of 148 looked well short of par and so it proved as Walsall Health eased to a six wicket victory at Holland Sports. Dan Moss starred with bat and ball for the Nomads but Allsop's 67 proved the difference as Walsall AHA won comfortably. Click here for the match report. 17th Aug 2008
Nomads win at historic Buxton. On the ground where first class cricket has been staged in the past (Derbyshire and Lancashire) Nomads secured a surprise victory against a strong Buxton side including a couple of first teamers. The Nomads total of 147 didn't seem enough but four wickets by Steve George helped the Nomads to an excellent 14 run victory. Click here for the match report. 3rd Aug 2008
Nomads lose to Church Eaton An injury ravaged Nomad's team were struck down again as Hussein went down with a serious achilles injury and the Nomads slipped to a third straight defeat. After a rapid start, the Nomads went from 97 for 1 to 187 all out off 36 overs. There were some useful knocks but no-one went on to get a really big score. Church Eaton's middle order came to the rescue as they turned round a sticky 62 for 4 to win by 6 wickets with more than 7 overs to spare. 27th July 2008
Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 14 / Week 15) Fearon top scored in week 14 with 1686. Pinfield top scored in week 15 with 946. Heslington is still clear at the top of the table. Click here for the latest details. 30th July 2008
Pott Shrigley cruise past Nomads The Nomads long journey to Pott Shrigley proved fruitless as they lost by 96 runs and were struck again with the injuries curse. Ted Osborne was rushed to macclesfield hospital after a freak accident warming up and Pete Willis went down with a double hamstring just a few overs into the match. Read Ray's Match report. 20th July 2008
Nomads second best to impressive Etwall A stronger than expected Etwall, including several first teamers, were too good for the Nomads on the day. Injuries to Heslington (Heel) and Fearon (Hamstring) also took their toll as the Nomads slumped to their second worst defeat ever by 189 runs. The positives were 4 wickets for skipper Hughes and some good catches by the fielders. All in all it's just another rick at Etwall. Click here for the Scorecard and short report. Click here for the list of Nomads' worst defeats. 13th July 2008
Outdoor Nets Outdoor Nets will continue at Wall each Thursday from 6:30pm. Weather permitting. 24th May 2008
England announce 2008 Schedule The dates for next year's home series against New Zealand and South Africa have been announced. New Zealand in England in 2008 15-19 May 1st Test, Lord's 23-27 May 2nd Test, Old Trafford 5-9 June 3rd Test, Trent Bridge 13 June Twenty20 International, Old Trafford 15 June 1st ODI, Riverside 18 June 2nd ODI, Edgbaston 21 June 3rd ODI, Bristol 25 June 4th ODI, The Oval 28 June 5th ODI, Lord's South Africa in England in 2008 10-14 July 1st Test, Lord's 18-22 July 2nd Test, Headingley 30 July-3 August 3rd Test, Edgbaston - NOMADS SOCIAL 1st AUGUST 7-11 August 4th Test, The Oval 20 August Twenty20 International, Riverside 22 August 1st ODI, Headingley (day/night) 26 August 2nd ODI, Trent Bridge (d/n) 29 August 3rd ODI, The Oval 31 August 4th ODI, Lord's 3 September 5th ODI, Cardiff (d/n) 4th June 2007

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