HOPPERS CRICKET – SEASON 2007 

John Chesworth took over the captaincy from Martin Pallas for the 2007 season and attempted to make his

mark by organizing refurbishment of the all-weather wicket, which was looking increasingly thread-bare

after 11 years of service, with financial help from our ‘pitch-sharers’ Barton Grange.

The new strip was well used despite the appalling weather since Ribchester, currently groundless,

hired the facility to play their home games on Saturdays in Division 4 of the Palace Shield.

 

Meanwhile, in the Boddington’s Village Cricket League, Hoppers enjoyed a successful start.

Despite having five matches abandoned due to rain, at the halfway stage they were clear at the top of the table.

With 5 to play, Fulwood and Broughton drew level at the top but what could have been a decider on August 1^st

was rained off. Three wins from the last three games, including the demolition of fancied Grimsargh

who had beaten F & B the previous week gave Hoppers their third outright championship.

 

After the sad demise of regular umpire Dick Leigh the previous November, Hoppers were fortunate to

secure the services of Keith Battersby, who wore the white coat with distinction for the season.

Thanks are also due to John Dewhurst who has filled the role of scorer when available and now

Chairman of Cricket, taking over from Neville Bolton who decided to stand down after many years in office.

 

Captain this season is Richie Sands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back row: Tom Moore, Simon Mulholland, Keith Battersby (umpire), Craig Steel,

Wayne Steel, Michael Lough, Craig McIntyre, John Peterson ( scorer)

Front row: Cameron Berry, Will Hughes, Richie Sands, John Chesworth (capt.), Martin Pallas.

 

 

 

Games are played on Wednesday evenings from late April to late August and spectators are welcome or,

if you fancy turning your arm over or wielding the willow, contact the Club office for details.