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How
2009 unfolded
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Visser
magic moves Matlock closer to promotion
Win
puts Matlock back in second
Matlock
return to winning ways
Promotion
charge halted by lowly Tutbury
1st
XI dominate league leaders
1st
XI claim second spot with maximum points
Failure
to compete proves costs
Heat
gets to Matlock as they crash out of the Cup
Winning
draw against promotion favourites
Poor
discipline costs 1st XI victory
Cameron
scoops top weekly award
Matlock
defeat Castleton to reach Semi-Finals
report and pictures
1st
XI Cruise to Victory against lowly Tutbury
1st
XI hold out for draw against League Leaders
Superb
effort brings 1st XI victory
Much
improved winning performance by 1sts
Superb
Under 13's reach County Cup Final
Firmly
in control for winning draw
Cost
covered thanks to Grassroots Funding
Without doubt one of the main strengths in the Club is its Junior teams who have once again recorded numerous successes in the Notts & Derby Border Youth League in the 2009 season.
The U15s won their League Cup whilst the U13s recorded a "double" of League and Cup wins for the second consecutive year. One of the Club's Kwik Cricket teams also finished as joint Champions of their U11s league.
The Club devotes a great deal of time to its junior players of all ages, affording qualified tuition and coaching in a safe and friendly environment, resulting in several going onto represent Derbyshire.
Club President Clarry Hill and chief Grounds Advisor Richard Street were asked to present the awards for the 2009 season.
In Tim Braund's U12s team the batting award was won by Harry Stevenson, with
the bowling award going to Edward Blackburn.
Mark
Burton's U13s batting was won by Harvey Hosein, the bowling was won by Joseph
Marsden and the Managers award went to Drew Mullaney.
The
U14s manager Ray Mullaney introduced his winners as Matthew Roberts for the
batting and Ewan Fisher for bowling.
Jack
Pressland's U15s winners were, batting Joe Pyne, bowling Tom Watkinson and
the all-rounder award went to Camereon Higginbottom.
Captain
of the newly formed 3rd XI Steve Roberts proudly reported that the winners
of their team awards had all gone to junior players these being, batting Drew
Mullaney, bowling Cameron Higginbottom and the Players Player of the Year
also went to Drew Mullaney.
Second
eleven Captain Guy Roberts introduced his winners as Luke Pressland for batting,
Steve Haslam for bowling and Andrew Roberts was voted Players Player of the
Year. Mounted match balls were also presented by Guy to Luke Pressland (2)
and Mark Burton (1) for scores of over 100 in league games.
Steve
Pell reflected on the first eleven and on that of our excellent overseas player
Christoff Visser who had effectively cleaned up, by winning the batting, bowling
and Players Player of the Year awards (probably the first time this has occurred)
and Steve concluded by hoping Christoff would be back with us in 2010.
The
Gregory's Shield for the "Most Promising Player" this year was won by 13 year
old Harvey Hosein who is a most talented player for his age.
The
Mundell Shield for the "Most Improved Player" went to Ed Lander for the successful
way he handled transition from the second to first team.
The
final award for the evening and that of "Clubman of the Year" was won jointly
by Steve Pell and Jonathan Stapleton for taking the first eleven into the
Premier League, for the very first time in the Club's history.
Although it may seem a considerable time away, preparations for the 2010 season starts now as Matlock Cricket Club are holding Kwik Cricket training and taster sessions on Sunday 18th October and Sunday 8th November at Highfields School, Lumsdale between 2.30pm and 4.20pm.
Aimed at primary school boys and girls wishing to join a successful club and have a go at cricket, the sessions will cost just £3 for 2 hours, so come along and join our Kwik Cricketers in preparing for 2010.
For further information contact Ray Mullaney on 01629 55589.
So as the champagne corks were popping at the conclusion of a fine season in 2009, the Management Committee can be justifiably proud of the clubs achievement as they enjoy the moment and look forward to an exciting 2010 season.
Peter
Stapleton
Matlock Cricket Club Chairman
01773 834130
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