Vivvo CMS v4.6 http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/ http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/files.php?file=Icons/feed_icon_28x28_638584543.png http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/index.php/ http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/index.php/news/blogs/john-heaton-blog/3433.html John Heaton Blog Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:23:00 +0000 John Heaton Blog Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:16:51 +0000
Since the formation of the BCL in 1930 I wonder how may of their young cricketers have gone onto play for any county team followed by international call up. And how does it compere with other leagues in Lancashire. It would be a very interesting stastistic to come up with.

Father Christmas eh! you lucky lad, all I get is socks from the wife each year. Keep hanging a pair up on the mantle piece each Xmas eve and all that happens is that they are changed for new ones.]]> John Heaton Blog Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:13:51 +0000 Is that a rather svelt looking Greenmount CC Cricket Chairman on the back row who looks like he has spent far too much time on the sunbed?
Other than that I'm struggling to recognise anone other than the Totty Con Barman of the year and Biffa. I would assume Neil Earing is on there somewhere.
Lord Bowks]]> John Heaton Blog Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:18:02 +0000
Dear me ?? I forget your youthful years. Back row cricketers - Andy Williams, Chairman Willetts, Paul Reader, Ian Lucas, Biffa, John Sharples, Philip Williams

Front row - Totty Con Steward, ??? Taylor, Neil Earing and the Nevilles.

John Sharples was the other professional footballer.

The Blog Man]]> John Heaton Blog Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:49:44 +0000
I still can't help but think that the young Feej got an LSCA game on account of being Willows brother in the hope that some of the magic may have rubbed off on him. Clearly not!!!!!]]> John Heaton Blog Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:40:11 +0000
Chris Chudleigh was the keeper, not Ian Lucas. Chudleigh appeared on that School of Hard Knocks on Sky as the fitness coach, he had or still has something to do with the Army and sport.

Darren Taylor was the lad on front row, he had a very good forward defensive. His dad, Brian, is on the back row (left) and Brian Earing on the right.]]> John Heaton Blog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:14:14 +0000
I made 1 appearance at Radcliffe against Humberside, we got 240-1, serious pad rash and then we bowled them out for 40, did not bowl and was never picked again!!

Was also 12th or 13th man with a young Glen Chapple at Furness against Cumbria.]]> John Heaton Blog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:36:54 +0000
The Mrs guessed at Ian Lucas. I remember that game at Radcliffe, and to prove it I have got the picture.]]> John Heaton Blog Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:46:22 +0000
Have you noticed how smart the players in the team at Radcliffe look?

Clean whites, blazers, and above all clean, white boots. Standards, they look the part.

I know you are producing a booklet for the LSCA anniversary but with information similar to that written about its going to be huge. Encyclopedia Brittanica come to mind.

I cant wait to get my hands on a copy as its going to be a book read, and read, and read again. Will there be any special signed editions, perhaps a scheme to help the LSAC coffers? I would certainly support.

Over many years LSCA cricket has given me immense pleasure.]]> John Heaton Blog Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:33:29 +0000
See how many players I can remember from that team!

Gareth Cordingley
Glen Chapple
Andrew Payne
Craig Sackfield
Greg Heslop
John Sharples
Glen Crompton
Carl Drinkwater

I think 1 of the tall lads on the back row was called Wood and the other tall lad on the back row went to MGS but his name escapes me. Also the lad with glasses went to QEGS Blackburn.]]> John Heaton Blog Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:09:44 +0000 John Heaton Blog Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:53:01 +0000
I have been reliably informed that the Greenmount u-18 team above contained no less than 9 players who represented LSCA. They were as follows:

Andy Williams
Phil WIlliams
Darren Foy
Neil Earing
Gary Neville
Phil Neville
Phil Heaton
John Sharples

and finally, and how could you forget, David Willetts who played in the under 13's. The Sheikh will be having a long hard word with you about this ommission and I think deserves a huge apology in your next blog.]]> John Heaton Blog Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:20:32 +0000 Lancashire Cricket Board