Joint Champions - Boddington's Village Cricket League

By the mid-point of the season, similar to the year before, the league title became a two-horse race, again involving Grimsargh and Hoppers although neighbours Fulwood and Broughton were also in the hunt until then.

Hoppers opened up a 3-point gap after week 10 but lost the following week at home to Guy's to reduce the advantage to just 1 point. Worse was to follow when the trip to Grimsargh resulted in an easy victory for the home side and the positions were reversed. Hoppers remained a point adrift until week 16 when Guy's made amends with a home victory over the leaders. With just 2 home games remaining, Hoppers looked favourites but then contrived to lose dismally to Chipping thus surrendering top spot again to their rivals.

In a poor summer when surprisingly few games were lost, the weather then came to Hoppers aid. While Hoppers won their final match against Barton Grange, a frustrated Grimsargh saw their game at Whittingham abandoned due to an unfit ground. Both sides therefore finished with 30 points and shared the trophy.

Anyone interested in playing on Wednesday evenings in summer, contact Neville Bolton on 01772 863111 or Tom Moore on 01772 720878

News Flash

Congratulations to Dominic Sainsbury who has been appointed Captain for season 2005