‘Close Shave’ for Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

Nothings left to chance when it comes to Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team – in preparation for the 2014 season the squad decided to make sure the only ‘close shaves’ they get were at The Village Barber, not at the crease!

 

Team Manager, Norman Ferguson commented: “After being worthy Durham County League runners up last season the lads are determined to be at the top of their game in this year’s league. We formed the under 13’s and 15’s teams to encourage more young players into the game and are very pleased the team has been so successful.”

 

Iain Kane, of Village Barber Skin Products Ltd in Langley Park said: “I know we’re just having a laugh with the lads in the team, they are a great bunch, and I’m pleased to be able to sponsor them again this season with new cricket shirts. I hope it wasn’t too scary an experience for them. I’m always happy to spruce up their image with a shave and a haircut at The Village Barbers – who knows they might even start using my Shaving Oil and Balm when they get older!”

 

Iain has introduced his unique range of Village Barber Shaving Oil and Balm into the international market which is highly acclaimed by many of the world’s renowned professionals and recognised experts on shaving.

 

Iain comments: “With their cricket season due to open on Monday May 7th, the Ushaw Moor under 13’s cricket team are raring to get going with their first match at home versus Langley Park – we wish them all the best.”

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

The Village Barber – Langley Pk – Ushaw Moor Under 13’s Cricket Team

Ushaw Moor suffering from the elements – Cricket From Darlington and Stockton Times

Teams have now passed the half way point in their ‘regular’ season, but for several it seems like they haven’t even started.

 

Nowhere has the terrible weather been felt more acutely than at Ushaw Moor.

 

Club spokesman Micky Hayton explained: “We have managed to play just three games of any kind on our ground so far, that includes firsts, seconds and juniors.

 

“We are reliant on the council for ground maintenance and we fully understand the financial constraints they currently have.

 

“That is why we are trying to look at ways we can help with their permission, in particular we would like to put in some new drainage at the end of the season.

 

“Nine times out of ten the square’s fine, but we have a problem in certain parts of the outfield where the water gathers.”

 

The Moor became so desperate to play their home games a few weeks ago that they approached the league executive with a unique initiative – to play their home games at Maiden Castle in Durham while their own ground dried out.

 

After agreement was given the weather won that one as well and it was called off at ten in the morning.

 

With the forecast for this weekend not offering any solace to harassed clubs the Moor are desperate to get a home game in today against Tudhoe, but one thing the enforced lay-offs have done is clear up a few injury niggles.

 

 

“We’ve only played three league games but John Southeran managed to injure his ankle in one of those,” chuckled Hayton. “But the rest has done him good and he’s fit again, and Craig Usher is over his back problem.” The pair line up against a Tudhoe team that includes the returning Ian Grainger.

 

via Ushaw Moor suffering from the elements From Darlington and Stockton Times.

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Ushaw Moor have a full squad to pick from – From The Northern Echo

The return of wicket keeper Stephen Bradwell to action means Willington are at full strength for their trip to Ushaw Moor, and the home game against Brandon.

In other team news Ushaw Moor have a full squad to pick from, as indeed do Crook, while Shildon welcome back Martin Howe and are hopeful Greg Upton will be free from work commitments to take his place for their matches at Langley Park today, and at home to Mainsforth tomorrow, this game brought forward from Monday.

via Double header awaits From The Northern Echo.

Durham County League

Esh Winning are just one victory away from being crowned Durham County League champions after a 72-run success over Ushaw Moor took them 22 points clear of Brandon with just two matches left to play.

John Carmedy hit eight fours and two sixes in his 53 as Esh set a target of 198-9, but he had to hand centre stage to Eddie Watson who added five wickets to his own unbeaten half century as Esh won with ease.

via South North edge closer to Chester-le-Street From The Northern Echo.

County Durham Leagues – Cricket – Sport – JournalLive

A few weeks ago, Esh Winning were staring forlornly at the yawning Durham County League points gap up to then leaders Brandon. But after a couple of pieces of weather-related fortune, coupled with a loss of form by the favourites, Esh are two points clear with only three to play.

And with Brandon having to sit out today’s action, their rivals can put an almost unassailable stamp on the title if they win their home game against struggling Ushaw Moor. Paul Chivers is unavailable for the game, so Jonathan Hodgson’s return is untimely.

via County Durham Leagues – Cricket – Sport – JournalLive.

Honouring cricket’s Local Heroes (From The Northern Echo)

Norman Ferguson rings from Ushaw Moor Cricket Club, west of Durham. They’re having a clubhouse reunion on the evening of September 3, 50 years after Norman joined the club.

The speaker, says Norman, is Bulldog Billy Teesdale. So far as reasonably may ascertained, he’s serious. “Billy’s brilliant,” says Norman.

via Honouring cricket’s Local Heroes (From The Northern Echo).

Marsden’s match against Ushaw Moor – Cricket

THE region’s club cricket programme was ravaged by the rain on Saturday with not a single league managing to avoid significant disruption.

In the Dukes NEPL only three games started, and even then it was only for a short time, with the match at Tynemouth easily the longest with 34 overs of play. Visitors Hetton Lyons made 104-2 in that time, recovering from 23-2 through an unbroken third wicket stand of 81 between Shaun Birbeck 40no and Paul Riddle 37no .

Stockton were in a bit of trouble at Sunderland, being 43-3 after 14 overs, with Chris Rushworth 2-25 and Kieran Waterson 1-17 causing problems, while at Jesmond Newcastle had reached 49-0 after nine overs against South Shields. Michael Richardson was looking set to tee off yet again, but at least his unbeaten 23 made him easily the first man to reach the 500 league runs milestone for the season. But for OPENer Nick Corby it was a less pleasant experience after he had to retire hurt after taking a painful crack in the ribs.

The Warmseal Durham Senior League was virtually wiped out, the match at Norton, where Horden were the visitors, the only one to start, the home side reaching 53-1 in 16 overs, with John Watson 36 not out. And it was a similar story in the 3D Durham Coast League with Bill Quay and Easington 30-0 making the one forlorn effort to defy the weather.

The Readers Durham County League fared no better, Marsden’s match against Ushaw Moor the only one to see the murky light of day with the home side 38-2 before they, too, surrendered to the elements.

via Leagues are left ravaged by rain – Cricket – Sport – JournalLive.

Trio make good use of leaders’ week off – Cricket – Sport – JournalLive

WITH Durham County League leaders Brandon sitting the afternoon out, the chance was there for several of the chasing pack to make up some ground, and the main three contenders took full advantage with Esh Winning, Evenwood and Willington all recording convincing victories.

Yasim Murtaza was Esh’s all-round star once more, picking up 4-42 as Ushaw Moor were contained to 203-8, and then cracking a half-century in the victorious run chase as the second-placed side wrapped up a seven-wicket win.

Jon Hodgson (3-28) and Chris Moore (81no) were willing accomplices to Murtaza as Moor were mugged.

It was also a case of the overseas man dominating at Evenwood as Sri Lankan Chandra Kamara featured with bat and ball. Mainsforth were his victims but at least John Sweeney had some fun for the losers as he lofted two sixes and hit eight fours in a belligerent half-century.

Kamara kept on top of things with 3-35 in 12 overs, and set 171 to win he then joined with Ryan Nicholson (47) in a second-wicket stand of substance before seeing the job through with an unbeaten 60.

Shildon put up a decent enough show at Willington as Matthew Brown (49) helped them to 179 despite five wickets for Calvin Stephenson and three for Gary Cummings.

But then Neil Pratt smashed an unbeaten 114 as the home team raced to an eight-wicket win, Pratt’s ton coming from just 81 balls and including 22 fours and three sixes.

via Trio make good use of leaders’ week off – Cricket – Sport – JournalLive.

Ushaw made 203-8 with 68 from Mike Hayton

With leaders Brandon sitting the afternoon out, the chance was there for several of the chasing pack to make up some ground, and three contenders took full advantage with Esh Winning, Evenwood and Willington all recording convincing victories.

Esh Winning could not have been more impressive as they moved 20 points closer to the leaders with their sixth win in eight games.

They’re still 27 points behind Brandon, who have won eight out of eight, but they’re ready to move closer if the opportunity arises having consolidated their second position in the table with a convincing seven wicket victory over Ushaw Moor.

Once again Yasim Murtaza was Esh’s all-round star performer, picking up four wickets and then cracking 55 in a splendid run chase.

Ushaw made 203-8 with 68 from Mike Hayton and Barry Messer contributing 45.

via Esh make ground on the leaders (From Darlington and Stockton Times).