Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club: Club News 2009

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2009 - Club News.

November Meeting Minutes The November meeting was held on Thursday 26th November 2009, 8:30 pm at the George and Dragon Lichfield. Click here for a copy of the minutes. Here are the notifications arising from the meeting. Our Xmas social will be held on the 18th December 2009 commencing in the newly refurbished Duke of York Public House at 7.30pm and will probably follow a familiar Nomads pattern during the course of the evening. The winter nets will commence on 7th January 2010 at the usual time of 8.00pm with two aisles. It has been decided that the date of the next meeting will be 14th January 2010 and held at the George and Dragon after the Nets. Copies of the minutes of the last meeting will be available. An early mention for next seasons LNCC Fantasy cricket league, details will be made available in April. In previous years the organiser has collected what money is offered and distributed the prize money accordingly. Next season will see a change to this practise and all entrance money offered will be paid to the Club Treasurer, who will distribute the prizes. Finally, all these dates also give us a wonderful opportunity to pay our memberships and 50 club subscriptions, so be prompt with your payments. Kind Regards M A Heslington, Club Secretary. 7th December 2009
November Meeting Announcement The November meeting is being held on Thursday 26th November 2009, 8:30 pm at the George and Dragon Lichfield. Click here for a copy of the 2009 AGM minutes. 20th Nov 2009
LNCC 50 Club Announcement A reminder for those Nomads who haven't already done so to confirm their numbers for the forthcoming set of draws and send your payment to me or bring it with you to the November meeting. Many Thanks. Paul Fearon, 50 Club. 20th Nov 2009
Nomads Dinner - Annual Awards Announcement The George Hotel, Lichfield hosted the 2009 Annual Dinner and Awards evening on Friday 6th November 2009. The top prize 'Nomad of the Year' was shared this year. Pete Gardner was joint winner with Paul Fearon. Dan Moss won 'Performance of the Year'. Pete Gardner won the MVP (Most Valuable Player) trophy, which will now be known as the Ray Jennett Trophy. Lee Westwood (Westie) picked up two trophies 'Fielder of the Year' and the ubiquitous Gonad Trophy. Mal Pinfield scooped the Fantasy Cricket Trophy. Report. 9th Nov 2009
Nomads Website - Back and better than ever The site has successfully transferred from the defunct Geocities pages to a new home on Virgin. Enjoy! I have extra storage space now so hopefully we can put up some more pictures, starting with the dinner this Friday. Paul Fearon, Webmaster. 4th Nov 2009
Nomads Dinner Reminder The Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club annual dinner is this Friday 6th November at The George Hotel, Lichfield. Meet at 7:30pm for 8:00pm Pete Blackburn, Social Secretary 4th Nov 2009
Good Turn out for AGM The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 29th October at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield and was well attended. Ian Hughes has agreed to be Captain for a third (and final) year. Many thanks to Pete Blackburn, Social Secretary who stood down, only to be replaced by his son Graeme. The other Club Officers all agreed to carry on and were re-elected unopposed. 30th Oct 2009
Date set for Nomads Dinner The Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club annual dinner will be on Friday 6th November at The George Hotel, Lichfield. Meet at 7:30pm for 8:00pm Pete Blackburn, Social Secretary 23rd Oct 2009
Date set for Nomads AGM The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 29th October at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield. 8pm start, refreshments will be included as an extra incentive to attend. Mark Heslington, Secretary 23rd Oct 2009
Fantasy Cricket Final Update Congratulations to Mal Pinfield who won the 2009 competition. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington, Club Secretary 29th Sept 2009
Last match woe at Coombs Wood Excellent hospitality made up for a disappointing end of season loss, away at Coombs Wood. Read Dave Forster's Match Report 28th Sept 2009
Captain's Curry Night It will be Friday 9th October, in Lichfield meeting at 7 - 7:30 venue TBA (probably Duke of Wellington). We will have a little walk around some hostelries before re-convening at Queens Head at c. 10pm when we'll meet up with everyone who wants to come for the curry with us. Probably Lal Bagh, but that is open for discussion nearer the time. All Nomads who've played this season and previously are welcome (and future Nomads to sample our hospitality). Please try to make it!!! The more the merrier... Cheers, Ian. 23rd Sept 2009
Nomads team for Coombs Wood The team for Sat's game at Coombs Wood - 12:30 start - meeting @ QH 11am is; 1. I HUGHES 2. M HESLINGTON 3. D FORSTER 4. K GREAVES 5. P GARDNER 6. D PICKERING 7. S GEORGE 8. L WESTWOOD 9. K COLLINS 10. C COLLINS 11. P WILLIS Ian. 23rd Sept 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 19 Update Lots of movement with three moving down, four staying still and three getting higher, here we go again with this week’s top three scores: Top score by Mark Heslington’s “April Showers” and the second best total from “Read it and weep” by Paul Fearon looks like keeping the mid table mediocrity match going until the end of the competition . The third best total by Chris Rowland’s “Nowt for Nowt XV” means that Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” move down to third, however fourth placed “Beached Whale XV” By Pete Willis is only 453 points behind the top spot, still held by Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second” With only two weeks left, it’s brewing nicely. Until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington, Club Secretary 15th Sept 2009
Nomads team for Blythe Bridge The team for Sunday is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD M HESLINGTON D FORSTER P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN P GARDNER F WEIR D MOSS D PICKERING A N OTHER 11:20 meet at QH for those who want it for a 1pm start at Blythe. See you there. Let's all get over our disappointment from last week and try to finish the last 2 fixtures on a high, please! Ian. 16th Sept 2009
Nomads lose to Sutton Police D2 set the Nomads an imposing target of 258, this proved too much for a lacklustre Nomads. Read Dave Forster's Match Report. 10th Sept 2009
Nomads team for Sutton Police The team is (& sorry for the delay in announcing it); I HUGHES M HESLINGTON D FORSTER P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN (wkt) P FEARON F WEIR D PICKERING D BRANIGAN K STANLEY L WESTWOOD We have a 1:30 start - so be there for as close to 1 as poss so we can get going ASAP, bearing in mind the light. We're playing at Aston Unity's ground (on A446 between Basset's Pole & The Belfry). See you there. Ian. 10th Sept 2009


Fantasy Cricket Week 18 Update With one up, one down and eight going nowhere here are the top three scorers this as Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” suffer the indignity tonight of having the circling vultures of 3rd and 4th place catch him. Fourth place Pete Willis’ “Beached Whale XV” got the second best score and moved within 579 points of top spot. Owt for Chris Rowland's “Nowt for Nowt XV “ with the week’s top score and in turn tied for second place. But 891 points from Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second “extends the lead at the top. Until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington, Club Secretary 9th Sept 2009
Nomads fall short at Pott Shrigley Nomads lost by 5 runs in a closely fought 30 over contest at Pott Shrigley, despite a valiant 49 from Dan Moss. Read Dave Forster's Match Report. 6th Sept 2009
Team for Pott Shrigley The team for the above is; I HUGHES M HESLINGTON D FORSTER K GREAVES P GARDNER J HODDY D MOSS N GEORGE K STANLEY A N OTHER A N OTHER Hopefully Dan's bringing one of his 'ringers' to help us, but we still need another body, possibly two. Anyway - allowing 1 1/2 hours travelling, I suggest we meet at QH 11:20 please to get away promptly. Give me a call if there's any doubt weather-wise (on the mobile) before we go as it can be a bit wet up there... Link to their address http://users.breathe.com/graham.coull/TeamPott.htm See you Sunday. Ian. 2nd Sept 2009
New fixture added against Coombs Wood We are pleased to confirm that Coombs Wood CC have confirmed the additional fixture at the end of the season on Sat 26th Sept at their ground. We are hopeful of ending the season on a high note and maybe having a celebratory pint in their excellent bar afterwards. Please let me know if you're available for selection ASAP. Cheers, Ian. 2nd Sept 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 17 Update Greetings Fantasy League Entrants. 3 Moving up, 3 moving down, 4 staying where they are and a new number one here we go again with this week’s top three scores. “April Showers” by Mark Heslington continues to hit the top three weekly scores as does this week’s top scorers “Read it and weep” by Paul Fearon. But with the second best score, Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second” have moved into first place leaving Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” in second place for the first time since week 4. Mamma mia, until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington, Club Secretary 2nd Sept 2009
Shipston cruise to Victory. Nomads scored a decent 158, with Ian Hughes top scoring with 28. Shipston reached their target before the drinks break to produce an emphatic victory. Match Scorecard 30th August 2009
Morale boosting win at Wednesbury The Nomads won away against Wednesbury 3rds. Batting first we scored 184 for 8 and the hosts could only reach 169 for 9 off their 40 overs. Read Mark Heslington's Match Report. 23rd August 2009
Team for Wednesbury 3rds The opposition is different to the fixture card as Buxton have cancelled. We're now playing Wednesbury 3rd's away. They play at Aston Uni's ground on the A34 nr Gt Barr, just past The Bell pub. Post code is B43 7AJ for those with sat navs. 2pm start. Not sure if anyone requires a meet @ QH? If so, I'd suggest meeting at 12:45. The team is; I HUGHES M HESLINGTON P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN P GARDNER J HODDY D BRANIGAN K STANLEY L WESTWOOD K COLLINS C COLLINS See you all at their ground around 1:30. Cheers, Ian. 18th August 2009
Nomads lose at Walsall AHA The Nomads only posted 120 but made the opposition work hard for their five wicket victory. Pete Gardner scored 47 and Chris Ball scored 22. The Nomads kept it tight and Walsall took to the 37th over to reach their target. Match Scorecard. 16th August 2009
Nomads team for Walsall AHA Guys, The team for the above fixture is; I HUGHES M HESLINGTON K GREAVES P GARDNER A HUSSEIN R CAYGILL D MOSS N GEORGE K COLLINGS C COLLINGS C BALL Following a disappointing loss at Sutton on the Hill, we NEED to get back to winning ways! We have now lost 10, won 4 with too many either rained off or abandoned on top of this. We have 6 fixtures left including this one. Please can we help each other to a respectable end of season? I assume everyone will make there own way there. Akin, will you arrange to bring Nick please? It's a 2:30 start, so anyone wishing to meet at QH should do so at 1:00 to leave at 1:15 - I'd suggest? I'll see you at Aldridge at 2pm. Cheers, Ian. 12th August 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 14 Update Greetings Fantasy League Entrants.With 2 moving down, 6 non movers and 2 climbers here we go again with fantasy league top three scores this week: Pete Willis’ “Beached Whale XV” achieved the third best score and lost third place. With nowt from Chris Rowland’s “Nowt for Nowt XV” for some time, this week’s top scorers and move into third place. But there is no stopping Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s suppas”, second best score and extending the lead at the top. Until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington Club Secretary 11th August 2009
Nomads lose to big hitting Sutton A rapid century from Richard Johnson propelled Sutton on the Hill to 210 for 2 off just 31 overs. The home skipper inserted the Nomads before tea and with only one Nomad in the top 10 batting averages in the team it was always going to be an uphill struggle for the Nomads to reach their target. Early wickets meant that the Nomads were soon hanging on for the draw and some tight bowling by Nujrat (6-34) saw the Nomads dismissed for 105. Scorecard and match report 11th August 2009
Lichfield Nomads - Team for Sutton on the Hill The team is; P FEARON (CAPT.) M HESLINGTON P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN (WK) J HODDY D PICKERING N GEORGE S GEORGE K STANLEY L WESTWOOD K COLLINGS I suggest meeting at The Bowling Green, Lichfield @ 12:20. Please take the least number of cars - or advise me or Paul if you intend to go directly to the ground (those in Burton area will no doubt want to do this). I'll see everyone at nets on Thurs to shake off the excessive rust we all must have through a distinct lack of cricket during July! Cheers, Ian. 6th August 2009
Lichfield Nomads - Latest Averages Here are the latest Nomads averages up to the 4th August. Pete Gardner tops the batting averages with 475 runs at 43.18. Mark Heslington has the most wickets (16) but Dan Moss is top of the bowling averages with 4 wickets at an average of 17. Click here for details. 4th August 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 13 Update Greetings Fantasy League Entrants. With 6 non movers, 2 going down and 2 moving up, here are this week’s top three scorers. Mark Heslington‘s “April Showers” made it two climbs in two weeks with the third best score. “Beached Whale XV” from Pete Willis closed the gap between third and second. But still at number one are this week’s highest scorers, Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas”. Until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. M A Heslington Club Secretary 4th August 2009
Woore Match Cancelled Heavy rain on the Saturday meant that the match against Woore was cancelled. 3rd August 2009
Lichfield Nomads Team for Woore The team is as follows; I Hughes M Pinfield M Heslington D Forster P Blackburn P Gardner J Hoddy D Pickering N George S George K Stanley It's a 2pm start, so we need to meet at Queens Head, Lichfield @ 12 please. Re nets; We will net at Wall this week and next (30th July & 6th August) and then call it a day until Winter nets unless anyone strongly objects, so please do your best to come along (although I have to give my apologies for this week again...). See you all on Sunday. Again volunteers for driving please to reduce our carbon footprint (and Dave giving club money away!) Cheers, Ian. 29th July 2009
Classy Church ton counts for nought An impressive 125 from Church Eaton's Smith (D) ultimately counted for nothing as the game was abandoned after just four and a half overs of the Nomads reply. After a late start and the threat of rain to come later, the match was reduced to 35 overs. Church Eaton batted first and posted a massive 244 for 5. The Nomads reply started healthily and reached 29 without loss before the rains came and the match was abandoned as a draw. Read Paul Fearon's Match report. 29th July 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 12 Update With 3 non movers, 3 going down, 4 moving up and the lead at the top cut almost in half, here we go again with this week’s top three scores. Mark Heslington’s “April Showers” got eighth back after only one week with the third best score. Scoring 772 points and closing the gap at the top to only 417 points, it’s a case of who’s coming first for Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second”. Hughesy’s Hustlers, Ian Hughes’ top scorers this week, have now turned the top 4 into the top 5. But still at number 1 are Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas”. Click here for the full details. Mark Heslington 29th July 2009
Nick George presented with Nomads Club Cap Acting Chairman Mal Pinfield presented Nick George with a Lichfield Nomads CC club cap prior to the game with Church Eaton at Barton under Needwood. 29th July 2009	Picture to follow
Social Night at the Dogs (27th July) Cancelled Gentlemen, The above social function has unfortunately been cancelled, by the Social Secretary, due to lack of interest. May I take this occasion to thank him for his efforts in arranging what would have been a good evening. Regards, Mark Heslington, Club Secretary. 23rd July 2009
Team for Church Eaton The team for Sunday is as follows; M. PINFIELD (CAPT.) M HESLINGTON P FEARON P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN K GREAVES P GARDNER J HODDY R CAYGILL N GEORGE K STANLEY Malc is skippering in my absence - so be gentle with him... We need a 'willing' volunteer to do teas please this week or a group effort at the very least! Give Malc a call if you'd like to help the team out. Have a good game and lets make it 5 wins please! Ian. 23rd July 2009
Dove Holes Match Cancelled Heavy rain meant that the match against Dove Holes was cancelled. 19th July 2009
Nomads Team for Dove Holes The team for Sunday is as follows; I HUGHES M HESLINGTON D FORSTER P FEARON P BLACKBURN P GARDNER A HUSSEIN F WEIR D MOSS N GEORGE K COLLINS We need to meet at Queens Head, Lichfield @ 11:45 to get up to Dove Holes for a 2pm start, please. Volunteers for driving, please? Akin - Will you pick up Nick, please? I assume you'll then go direct. Everyone else will come to QH (apart from Dan, obviously). Map: http://www.multimap.com/s/OBnI8XQr Address: Dove Holes Cricket Club Hallsteads Dove Holes Derbyshire Cheers, Ian. 15th July 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 10 Update Greetings Fantasy league entrants. 6 non movers, 2 going down and 2 moving up, here we go again with the week’s top three scores. Pete Willis’ “Beached Whale XV” takes in air as the dog fight for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th places hots up under the summer sun. Hughesy’s Hustlers by Ian Hughes with the weeks second best score gets fifth spot back after five weeks. The week’s top scorers, Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second”, are now second and also the second team to achieve a five figure total. However, still at number one, for the sixth week running, are Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” until next Tuesday at 9.30. Click here for the full details. Mark Heslington 15th July 2009
Nomads win at WT Parker As England scraped a famous draw at Cardiff in the 1st Ashes Test, the Nomads beat WT Parker by 6 wickets. The Nomads travelled to the home of England's sponsors, Marstons, and came away with a valuable win. Ian Hughes top scored with 55 and there was an unbeaten 33 from Dave Forster and a rapid 28 not out from Dan Brannigan to seal the win. Read Dave Forster's match report. 13th July 2009
Lichfield Nomads Team for WT Parker The team for Sunday is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD M HESLINGTON D FORSTER K GREAVES D MOSS D PICKERING N GEORGE D BRANNIGAN K STANLEY L WESTWOOD It's a 2pm start at Marston's ground in Burton - The Brewery, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BW. See you all there at 1:30. We need to win - desperately!!! So let's win! Ian Hughes, Captain 8th July 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 9 Update With 8 non movers, 1 going down and 1 climber, here we go again with the top three scorers this week. A third consecutive four figure total by Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second” increases the gap with fifth. Owt for Chris Rowland’s “Nowt for Nowt XV” this week, for once, has seen his side skip into second place. But, a seriously super score by Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” has almost doubled the lead at the top. Click here for the full details. Mark Heslington 8th July 2009
50 Club June Prize Draws The following draws were made after the defeat at Bugbrooke on Sunday 5th July 2009. June No. 36 Mark Heslington 1st prize. No. 41 Chris Rowland 2nd prize Click here for the full list of winners. 8th July 2009
Nomads Bugged Nomads battled bravely but lost by 5 wkts away at Bugbrooke. Read Dave Forster's match report. 6th July 2009
Lichfield Market It's the annual market in Lichfield this Saturday afternoon (11th July). Remember to stop by for a pint of Malcolm's Lichfield Ale. 6th July 2009
Nomads go to the Dogs The date for the social event is now confirmed for Saturday 25th July 2009. Meet at The Station Sutton Coldfield prior to the dogs at Perry Barr. It was a cracking night out last year. All Nomads and friends of the club are invited. Contact Pete Blackburn for further details. 6th July 2009
Lichfield Nomads Team for Bugbrooke The team is; I Hughes M Pinfield K Stanley D Forster P Fearon P Blackburn K Greaves P Gardner A Hussein D Pickering N George We are meeting at The Queens Head, Lichfield @ 12:30 prompt - please don't be late as it's a long way there. I suggest we take the minimum number of cars to cut down on costs (apart from being environmentally friendly as well...) - 3 or 4; kit bags permitting! The wicket is normally artificial, unless things have changed since last year, so please bring astro trainers as well as spikes to be safe. I'll not be there at nets on Thursday as I'm working - I'll be in The Acorn, Lichfield if anyone wants to come down for a pint! See you all Sunday. Cheers, Ian. 2nd July 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 8 Update Five non movers, three going down and two moving on up here we go again with the top three scorers this week. Mal Pinfield’s “Who’s coming second”, with the weeks third best score, moved down to fourth, but reduced the gap to first by two hundred points. The mighty “Beached whale XV” by Peter Willis has bulldozed a lot more sand out of the way as it moves closer towards the water and the top. Top scorer this week is Dave Forster’s “Four Star’s” whose fine four figure total reduced the deficit between ninth and eighth, in half. For the fifth week running, Peter Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” are still at number one, until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. MA Heslington 1st July 2009
Nomads lose thriller The Nomads lost to Sunseekers after a close finish, despite a half century from Mal Pinfield. Read Pete Gardner's report. 29th June 2009
Test Match Tickets Available Two pairs of tickets for day 4 of Headingley test (Monday 10th August) cost £60 per ticket. Contact Dave on 01543 415083 asap 29th June 2009
Lichfield Nomads Team for Sunseekers The team for Sunday is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD M HESLINGTON D FORSTER K GREAVES P GARDNER A HUSSEIN D PICKERING N GEORGE K STANLEY K COLLINS See you all at Barton at about 1:20 please so we can get the ground set up. Cheers, Ian. 24th June 2009
Fantasy Cricket Week 7 Update Greetings Fantasy Cricket League entrants. Seven non movers, two going down and one climber here are the week’s three top scores. “April Showers” scored 1000 points more than last week to consolidate eighth position. “Rusty Old Helmet” continues to show a clean pair of heels. First in this week’s scoring chart are “Who’s coming second “ who claimed third spot for the fourth time. But, at number one for the fourth week running are Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppas” until next Tuesday at 9.30pm. Click here for the full details. MA Heslington 24th June 2009
Welcome Win at Wall The Nomads losing streak ended with a 5 wicket victory away at Wall. The hosts started cautiously but thanks to a late flurry they reached 145 for 8 off their 40 overs. Despite losing Gardner early on the Nomads were always up with the rate and positive knocks from Weir (35), Brannigan 50 not out and Hussein 26 not out helped the visitors ease to a five wicket victory with more than 4 overs to spare. Report 22nd June 2009
Lichfield Nomads team to play Wall on Saturday The team is as follows (still a 2pm start...); I HUGHES M HESLINGTON P FEARON P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN P GARDNER A HUSSEIN F WEIR D BRANNIGAN K STANLEY L WESTWOOD See you ALL at nets Thursday. Cheers, Ian. 18th June 2009
Nomads Averages The Averages as at the 18th June are now available. 18th June 2009
Nomads toil to defeat at Highgate The Nomads lost by 8 wickets to Highgate and Great Barr Unity on an excellent batting track away at Highgate. Nomads posted 210 for 9 with only Gardner going on to make a sizable contribution. The Highgate batsmen soon made quick inroads into the total with some confident stroke play and they reached their target with more than 12 overs to spare. Read Paul Fearon's Match Report. 15th June 2009
Fantasy Cricket Update Greetings fantasy league entrants.With 7 non movers, 2 going down and 1 climber here are the top three scores this week. Pete Willis’ “Beached Whale XV” continues the haul back to sea with 1220 points and the week’s best score. The “Nowt for Nowt XV” led by Chris Rowland hit four figures for the first time since Week 2 and increased the gap between second and third by a further 173 points. But, another super score by Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppers” has ensured that they remain on the lash and the number one slot is theirs for the second week running. Click here for the full details. MA Heslington 9th June 2009
2009 Belgium Tour Diary There is a well-known saying, “What goes on tour stays on tour.” Not as far as the Nomads are concerned it doesn’t. Anything that you say or do, or don’t say or don’t do, may be broadcast widely and used in evidence at the least convenient time. Click here for Keith's Tour Diary 1st June 2009
Belgium Tour Results The Nomads opened their account with an 8 wkt defeat against Royal Brussels and completed the tour with 167 run defeat against Twelve Stars. 26th May 2009
50 Club Winners The following draws were made after the win against WT Parker on Sunday 10th May 2009 at Holland Sports, Barton. March No.37 Dan Moss, No. 30 Pete Willis. April No. 49 James Fearon, No. 15 Pete Gardner. The Easter draw was won by No. 26 Mal Pinfield Click here for the complete list of winners. 10th May 2009
Nomads beat WT Parker This was Parker's first game of the season and they were rusty, as the wides tally demonstrated. Batting first, the Nomads posted an impressive 240. Helped by a quick outfield, an undefeated 45 from Keith Stanley who batted right through the 40 overs and all those extras. Gardner 62* and Moss 35 also starred with the bat. Parkers scored 157 in reply giving Nomads victory by 83 runs. Read Dave Forster's Match Report. 7th May 2009
Buxton fixture confirmed The game away to Buxton has been confirmed for August 23rd. This is subject to Buxton exiting the cup by the fourth round. Keith Stanley, Fixtures Secretary 7th May 2009
Kit Rota Volunteer required: The kit rota for this season has finally been established. A volunteer for September is requested... Current rota: April..... Dave May..... Dave June.... Gards July..... Pinners Aug..... Ian Sept.... TBA Winter.. Dave Please send offers to Ian, when he has sifted through his mailbag he can make his selection by secret draw, with independent observers, if required. 4th May 2009
Nomads off the mark at Church Eaton Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club won their first match of the season at the fourth time of asking, beating Church Eaton by 113 runs. Nomads posted 162 for 7 and dismissed Church Eaton for just 49. Keith Greaves taking 4 wickets. Read Dave Forster's Match Report. 3rd May 2009
Hoddy reaches 200 wickets milestone Congratulations to John Hoddy on reaching the impressive milestone of 200 wickets for the Nomads. He is the fifth Nomad in the history of the club to reach this mark. He is also only the third Nomad to take 200 wickets and score 1,000 runs. Click here for the full list of Nomads with 100 wickets or more. 1st May 2009
Coombs Wood ease to convincing win Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club lost away at Coombs Wood by 175 runs. The opposition scored 275 for 6 and the Nomads posted 100 for 9. Click here for the Match Scorecard. 4th May 2009
Nomads suffer second defeat Lichfield Nomads lost their second fixture to Bloxwich 2nds by 149 runs. Bloxwich 211 for 5 Lichfield Nomads 62 Match report will appear here. 20th April 2009
Nomads Cricket Stats There are more fascinating Nomads stats on the Archive section of the website. Check out the all time total runs and wickets list up to the end of 2008, the 100 wickets club, the 1,000 runs club, the 100 wickets / 1,000 runs double club, the top run scorers for each year, the top wicket takers for each year. 17th April 2009
Rusty Nomads nailed by Swynnerton The Nomads lost their opening fixture to Swynnerton Park CC by 75 runs. Swynnerton Park CC 236 for 8; Lichfield Nomads CC 161 Read Dave Forster's Match report here. 13th April 2009
A Night Out with a Dog The date for the social event is confirmed for Saturday 25th July 2009. Meet at The Station Sutton Coldfield prior to the dogs at Perry Barr. It was a cracking night out last year. All Nomads and friends of the club are invited. Details are as follows Depart: Lichfield City 17:44 hrs Meet in the station pub Sutton Coldfield 18:00 hrs Depart: Sutton Parade bus 107 at 18:43 hrs Meet at Perry Barr 19:30 hrs Return 22:01 or 22:31 hrs from Perry Barr Beer involved again! Cheers, Pete Blackburn - Social Secretary 20th July 2009
Shugborough Game Cancelled The match against Shugborough was cancelled on Friday night. After heavy rain all week and a poor forecast for the weekend. 16th May 2009
Team for Sutton on the Hill Guys, The team for next Saturday is; M Pinfield P Blackburn M Heslington G Blackburn K Greaves P Gardner A Hussein J Hoddy L Westwood K Collins N George The team will meet at 12:15 prompt @ The Bowling Green, Lichfield as it's a 2pm start. Malc's skippering as I'm missing for the next 2 - so please be gentle with him... I'll be around until Sat, so give me call if you can't get hold of him. A reminder that there will be nets again @ Wall on Thursday evening - please attend if possible. Good luck, Ian. 3rd June 2009
Team for Walsall AHA The team's as follows - 2pm start - if we can be there 1:20ish to set up that would be great: I HUGHES M PINFIELD D FORSTER P FEARON P BLACKBURN K GREAVES P GARDNER R CAYGILL N GEORGE K STANLEY C BALL See you at nets Thursday. Cheers, Ian. 27th May 2009
Fantasy Cricket Update Paul Fearon’s “Read 'em and weep” has had the field in tears this week chaps with the highest score and being only one of two climbers. The other climber being Pete Blackburn’s “Snapper’s Suppers”, who will be out on the lash later due to the fact that they have narrowed the gap at the top to 142 points. But still at number one, for the third week running, it's Nowt for Nowt XV from Chris Rowland. Click here for the full details. MA Heslington 27th May 2009
Fantasy Cricket Update 'Nowt for Nowt XV' lead the way after the first two weeks of the Nomads Fantasy Cricket Competition. Click here for the full details. 21st May 2009
Tour Message from the Captain Guys, Most of this you'll already know anyway, so apologies for stating the 'bleeding obvious' on some of it... We'll (the majority of us) be getting the train to London Marylbone from Birmingham Snow Hill @ 08:55 on Friday. This gets us into London for just after 11. Our connection from St Pancras on the Eurostar is 12:57. This will give us plenty of time to get there as we need to check-in 45 minutes before departure. (minimum 30 minutes) Our hotel is booked in Brussels for 3 nights. Anyone who wants to have a look can do so: www.booking.com/hotel/be/nhbrusselscc.html We are paying 210 Euros per room total, which includes breakfast. The games are against Royal Brussels on Saturday and 12 Stars on Sunday - both in Brussels area. Both pitches are ARTIFICIAL, so no need for spikes (one less thing to carry). Also to lighten the baggage, I suggest we take the minimum amount of kit between us, so not everyone has to lug around bats & pads - perhaps we should share. (most of us are right handers apart from Gards & K2, I think). Officially, we are allowed 2 'medium' sized suitcases & 1 piece of hand luggage.... As we are travelling fairly early on Friday, there will be no nets this coming Thursday, I'm afraid. Sorry, to those not coming with us. Nets will resume the week after as normal. I'd also suggest that we make sure our phones are enabled to be used abroad with your operator. See you all in Birmingham bright & early Friday for breakfast somewhere! Don't forget your passports! Ian. 17th May 2009
Team for Shugborough Following our second consecutive victory, the team for Saturday's game at Shugborough is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD M HESLINGTON P BLACKBURN G BLACKBURN A HUSSEIN F WEIR J HODDY R CAYGILL D BRANIGAN L WESTWOOD We plan to meet at The Wolsey Arms (en route), ST17 0XS, at 1:15pm. The game starts at 2pm. If people want to meet 1st in Lichfield, I suggest liaising with Malc. Nets on Thurs at Wall if people can attend please. Obviously we tour Belgium the weekend after - if anyone wants to add themselves to the touring party you will be made welcome. We play Sat & Sun - both games in Brussels. Ian Hughes - Club Captain 11th May 2009
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Team for WT Parker Team for the game is; I Hughes M Heslington D Forster P Fearon P Blackburn K Greaves P Gardner F Weir D Moss N Edwards K Stanley As the game's at Barton, if people can arrive early to help set things up, eg scoreboard, boundary markers etc, that would be great. See you all at nets, Thursday. Ian. 5th May 2009
Lichfield Nomads Fantasy Cricket 2009 The Fantasy Cricket Season is with us again and as you are aware Ray has performed the task of administering this competition in the past, very well. This year the LNCC Fantasy cricket league will be looked after by myself with scores to be counted from games being played from the 6th May 2009. Rules for this year’s league have altered and I have gone with Peter Willis’ guidance on how the competition will run. Lists of players i.e. batsmen, bowlers, all rounders and wicket keepers can be seen on the telegraph fantasy cricket 2009 website. The entrance fee for the 2009 competition is £5.00 and payable by the end of May 2009. Entrants are to select 15 players to total no more than 82 points and there will be no changes and no Captains. It is hoped this will take the grief out of keeping track of changes. Here are the selection criteria: 6 Batsmen 2 All Rounders 2 Wicket Keepers 5 Bowlers The best scoring 5 batsmen, 1 all rounder, 1 wicketkeeper and 4 bowlers will count. Mark Heslington - Club Secretary 30th April 2009
Team for Church Eaton Gents sorry for the late notification, but the team is; I HUGHES M PINFIELD D FORSTER K GREAVES P GARDNER R CAYGILL D MOSS D BRANIGAN K STANLEY L WESTWOOD I assume that a fair chunk of us will go direct, but those wishing to meet @ HQ, I suggest 12:30 please to get you to the ground on time. Ian Hughes - Club Captain 29th April 2009
Team for Bloxwich 3rds The Lichfield Nomads team for the away game at Bloxwich is as follows: I Hughes M Heslington D Forster P Fearon G Blackburn P Gardner J Hoddy N Edwards D Brannigan K Stanley L West Ian Hughes - Club Captain 14th April 2009
Team for Swynnerton The Lichfield Nomads 2009 season kicks off with an away game at Swynnerton Park. The team is as follows: I Hughes M Pinfield D Moss P Blackburn G Blackburn D Forster J Hoddy P Gardner F Weir M Heslington L West Ian Hughes - Club Captain 9th April 2009
Latest Fixtures There are still a couple of games to be confirmed but here is the latest list of fixtures. 2009 Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club Fixtures Keith Stanley - Fixtures Secretary. 2nd Mar 2009
50 Club Winners The following draws were made after the February meeting on Thursday 26th February 2009 at The Duke of Wellington Public House, Lichfield. January - No.14 Emma Fearon, No.3 Fuzz Weir February -No. 3 Fuzz Weir, Ed Pinfield. Click here for the complete list of winners. 27th Feb 2009
Belgium Tour 2009 A reminder that Nomads wishing to tour Belgium this year should confirm their intentions to Club Captain Ian Hughes or Acting Chairman Malcolm Pinfield by this Thursday 19th February. 17th Feb 2009
50 Club Winners The following draws were made after the January meeting on Thursday 29th January 2009 at The Duke of Wellington Public House, Lichfield. October - 8. Dave Forster, 45. Club number. November - 27. Dan Moss, 4. Westie December - 46. Club number, 38. Pete Gardner Christmas draw - 42. Hilary Baxter. 29th Jan 2009
2009 Winter Nets Update The indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Leisure centre started on Thursday 8th January 2009. There are two nets for our use and they will continue for 14 weeks, every Thursday at 8:00pm, until 9th April 2009. 20th Jan 2008
January Meeting Announcement The January meeting will be held on Thursday 29th January 2009 at 9:30pm after the Friary Grange nets, at The Duke of Wellington Public House Lichfield. 20th Jan 2009
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
MCCC Announcement The Winter Newsletter (Controversial Issue) can now be read on-line at: http://www.mccc.co.uk The MCCC AGM will be held on 6 January 2009 at Halesowen CC 8.00pm. A buffet will help socialising after the meeting. The AGM welcomes welcomes anyone from Member Clubs. The Annual Dinner (see www.mccc.co.uk) will be a cracking do at Tally-Ho, Edgabston Friday 6 March. Top comedian Paul Levent & cricket wit Mike Hendrick (England & Derbyshire). 31st Dec 2008
Happy New Year Best wishes for the New Year to all Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club members, former members and friends. 31st Dec 2008

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