Cricket Big knock from pint-sized Steve. (12.Jul 2003) Young Steve Cole came of age with a superb match-winning performance, steering Northern 4ths to victory with an undefeated 83 chasing Maghull's formidable 228 target. Congratulations also to Greg Phillips, who hit his maiden century for the 2nds against Huyton. Greg was unbeaten on 121, having put on 221 for the first wicket with Chris Taylor. Sadly though for Greg and Chris, it was Woosey who grabbed the photo opportunity again ... Charity cricket match at Northern. (6.Jul 2003) Northern met Waterloo RUFC in a fundraising cricket match and barbecue, in aid of the Motor Neurone trust. Over £800 was raised on behalf of an ex-Waterloo captain and well respected member of the club, who now suffers from MND. We've won the Cup. (6.Jul 2003) Northern 2nd.XI defeated Wallasey in the final of the 2nd.XI Premier Division Knockout. Skipper Jim Thornton is pictured receiving the trophy from England rugby international Ben Kay. Northern win regional KO. (29.Jun 2003) Bowdon players exchange congratulations with Northern, at the end of the regional final of the National Knock Out. Northern had reached 210, thanks to a stylish 67 from Carl Hey, 43 from David Brown, and some fine strokeplay by John Wildman unbeaten on 60. An excellent team performance in the field ensured that Bowdon fell short of their target, all out on 177. The victory takes Northern into the national last 16, and we now travel to Westhoughton on Sunday 13th July. Andrew Staunton called up by South Australia. (16.Jun 2003) For the second year running, our NSW scholarship Aussie is returning home prematurely. Andrew enjoyed a successful season back home with title-winning Sydney University, playing a big role in winning the NSW premiership, before flying out to join Northern. But NSW have decided not to offer Andrew a contract for next year, so South Australia have stepped in for his services. With an unexpected domestic move to SA to sort out before his first professional season, Andrew has understandably opted to return home, and flies back this midweek. Ladies cricket season gets underway. (15.Jun 2003) Winter in Oz, anyone?. (7.Apr 2003) We welcome Jeremy Davies for the 2003 season. Jez is 22, a spin bowler, and plays for Surrey Hills cricket club, in the Eastern Cricket Association, in Australia. Says Jez 'I've played all but seven or eight games in the 2nds at Surrey Hills and actually prefer playing at that level. It's still a challenging standard of cricket but not too serious.' As we have our NSW Aussie Andrew Staunton, Jez is intending to enjoy his cricket in our other teams. He has mailed us to add 'I just got off the phone to the president of my club here and he said Surrey Hills would be happy to have a player from Northern to come down here and play for us. The club would be able to help them out in the same way you've helped me out with work and accomodation etc.' Anyone fancy it? Surrey Hills cricket club Overseas Player for 2003. (14.Mar 2003) We have received the following notification from NSW about our Aussie player for the coming season. " The player is Andrew Staunton. Andrew is a right hand fast/medium bowler and right hand middle to lower order batsman with the Sydney University Club in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition. He plays First Grade and his team have qualified for the Finals Series which commence 22.3.03 and if his team goes is successful in this series they will play in the Grand Final from 4.4.03 to 6.4.03. Andrew would be able to leave here on 9.4.03 and I have Frank Clark (our travel agent) presently looking at bookings for Andrew to fly direct to Manchester as you requested. Not much else to say at this stage other than I think you will be very impressed with Andrew - he is having a very good season here at present with over 50 wickets (fifth highest wicket taker) to date. " 22 November 2002 : Staunton the saviour 7 April 2003 : Sydney University win premiership ... scorecard In addition to Andrew, we welcome new recruits David Brown (from Burnley), Phil Cooper (from Bootle), Carl Hey (from Prestwich), Shaun O'Brien (from Formby) and Anthony Withers (from Huyton). Jeremy Davies also comes over from Australia for the season. We part company with Dave Hadden and Nick Doggett (to Wallasey), Graeme Morris, Steve Dutton and Darren Barton (all to Formby). We wish them all well with their new clubs. Northern Cricket Sponsorship. (6.Feb 2003) The Northern Club Cricket Section are delighted to welcome telecommunication design consultancy PHW as our main sponsors for the 2003 season. Pictured below with section chairman Anthony Coyne are PHW directors Mike Holden and Gary Preece, along with engineers Kevin Beals and Steve Dutton. Pre-season indoor nets begin on Friday 7.Feb at Chesterfield High School, each Friday from 8pm to 10pm. In addition, there will be separate 1st.XI squad sessions on Sundays 4pm at St.Mary's Sports Hall. New players welcome for 2003 at 1st.XI premiership standard, or anyone interested in playing at any level. Please get in touch (email the club).