Our Ladies indoor campaign has gotten off to a flyer in the Wrekin Indoor league with both Flame and Fire unbeaten in their respective leagues and on a collision course to the Final on 08 February.
Condover Fire started as they meant to go on with a convincing 67 run win against Albrighton Roses. This was followed up with wins against Allscott and Newport. Confidence was growing and Fire sporting two mother daughter combos were firing on all cylinders again beating Madeley and Shrewsbury, even having to play with 5 one week didn’t change their fortunes and securing top spot in the league and Fire’s place in the semi-finals.
Condover Flame welcomed Louise Herbert back to the squad and got off to a flying start comfortably beating both Renegades and Forton. Next up was the friendly rivalry of Shelton, which is always a tight game but, on this occasion, Flame came out on top by five runs. Great wins against Wrekin and Wiley saw Flame top the group as well and go through to the Finals night.
Fingers crossed the form remains and their winning streaks continue in the Semi-Finals where success would see an all Condover Final – Flame v Fire
Doing the club proud, here’s hoping for the first silverware of the season!
Good Luck to both teams (no favouritism here ????)
Thanks to all that attended the recent Club AGM; full minutes are available to members on request.
The new committee is formed as below…
President – Steve Barker
Vice-President – John Mansell
Chair – James Upton
Treasurer – Andy Brooks
Club Secretary – James Bradshaw
Ground Manager – John Mansell
Clubhouse Manager – Mike Rogers
Lead Safeguarding Officer – Andy Mottram
Head Coach – Charlie Rogers
Junior Manager – Charlie Rogers
Going to be a big year, thanks to all the volunteers and everyone’s support.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Condover CC Ladies section.
It has long been recognised that a Ladies section has been the missing piece in the future stability of the Club and this move ensures we’ll be here to offer access to cricket for all in the years to come.
The majority of the group come as an established and highly successful outfit looking for a new home and it is exciting times that they will be integrating with Condover CC.
Their first outing as Condover CC Ladies will be in the Wrekin Softball League on 04 January and we wish them every success in that and all future matches.
Along with entering two teams into the Wrekin indoor league during the off season, we will also be entering a team into the Walford Indoor League. Come the summer we are looking to host teams in the 8-a-side hardball, 10-a-aside softball, and two teams into the 6-a-side softball leagues. So all in all there will be plenty of cricket to be played.
Whilst this is an established group we are always open to new players of all standards, so if you are interested please get in touch via info@condovercricket.club
And if that wasn’t good enough news, a huge thank you goes to Copthorne Vets who have very generously agreed to sponsor the club and cover the cost of all the new equipment required to set up the Ladies section. It is great to know that they are keen to get involved and back our new venture, please check out their website via shrewsburyvets.com
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and bring on the New Year!
It’s Presidents Day on Sunday 4 September. We plan to play two games – a senior 100 and and a junior 100. Fun starts from 1pm. Please bring your own food and the bar will be open all day.
Charlie Rogers
Matt Brooks
Jordan Barker
Robbie Barker
Josh Leese
Niall Salisbury
Andy Mottram
Rowan Cresswell
Lucas Ridgeway
Olly Upton
Jake Upton
First XI – away at Calverhall
1 Charlie Rogers (cap)
2 Sam Rogers
3 Will Davis
4 Jake Upton
5 Olly Upton
6 Zoe Griffiths
7 Joe Lafferty
8 Sam Spiby (wk) – debut
9 Andy Mottram
10 Sam Love
11 Ben Jones
Second XI – home v Forton
1 Chris Henderson (cap)
2 Andy brooks
3 Sam Brooks
4 Brad Burnett – Thomas
5 Rich Gilbert
6 Tony Preston
7 Tom Geary
8 Leon Kosciuczyk
9 John Mansell snr (wk)
10 Lucas Ridgeway
11 Andy Rubery
Condover First XI Home to Frankton 2XI
Charlie Rogers (cap)
Robbie Barker
Jordan Barker (wk)
Josh Leese
Sam Rogers
Andy Mottram
Olly Upton
Alexis Newman
Mark Griffiths
Zoe Griffiths
Rowan Cresswell
Condover 2XI – Away at Lilleshall
Chris Henderson (cap)
Andy Brooks
Sam Brooks
John Mansell snr (wk)
Brad Burnett – Thomas
Sam Love
Lucas Ridgeway
Andy Ruberry
Rich Gilbert
Tony Preston
Graham Geary
It was a day to forget last weekend away at the league leaders, as we fell to a very comprehensive defeat.
It’s safe to say it wasn’t a day for the batsman at Condover on Saturday!
First XI – Home to Wheaton Aston
Charlie Rogers (c)
Robbie Barker
Jordan Barker (wk)
Josh Leese
Sam Rogers
Will Davis
Zoe Griffiths
Joe Lafferty (debut)
Mark Griffiths
Mike Rogers
Second XI – Away at Forton
Graeme Hughes (cap)
Andy Brooks
Chris Henderson
John Mansell snr (wk)
Graham Geary
Tony Preston
Rich Gilbert
Paul Evans
Lucas Ridgeway
Sam Love
Matt Love (debut)