Congratulations to Tunnock’s Uddingston who held their nerve at Titwood on Saturday to clinch the Premier Division title for 2019. They knew a win against Clydesdale CC would snuff out the chance of Prestwick CC sneaking in and pinching the title should they have beaten Ferguslie CC at Henry Thow Oval. In any event victories for both Uddingston and Ferguslie meant the title headed to Bothwell Castle for the first time since 1934! They did so in fine style winning eleven out of twelve games with an excellent percentage of 94.67%.
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Congratulations to Croma Vigilant Dumfries who have won the WDCU First Division title for 2019. Pictured below are the victorious side who wrapped up the title in fine style at Whitehaugh on Saturday with one week left in the season.
Congratulations to Partick who overcame a spirited effort by the Titwood side in the Western Cup final held at Titwood on Tuesday night. In an exciting game, reduced to sixteen overs aside due to the light, Partick chased down the Clydesdale total of 99 all out in the last over for the loss of five wickets. Highlight of the night for WDCU CMC chair was a moment of fair play from the Partick wicket-keeper who informed the umpires that he had broken the stumps when it had looked like the batsman had been bowled. Terrific sportsmanship in a final!
Thanks to Clydesdale CC for their efforts to stage the final and to umpires Jon Barnes and Richard Young for ensuring that the game ran smoothly.
An exciting new Cricket Development Officer post has now become available in the South West of Scotland, at Galloway CC. Do you think you can increase the number of boys and girls, men and women playing cricket in the area? If that’s you, have a look at the details in the link below and send your CV and letter of application to Galloway CC.
Closing date for applications is 31 August 2019.
The Western Cup final for 2019 has been rescheduled once more and will now take place on Tuesday the 20th of August at Titwood. Here’s hoping for a dry sunny night!
This week’s club update has one topic. League organisation and structure. The WDCU CMC is keen to gather club opinion on the subject and has sent an information note and questionnaire to all clubs to canvas their views on the subject.
Each club is permitted one response and it should be returned to the Administrator by the 31st of August.
The WDCU CMC strongly recommend that clubs consult their playing members prior to submitting their response and would encourage individual players to engage in club discussions. Please note that this exercise is consultative and not binding.
Iain Kennedy
WDCU Administrator
Albert Park did not dry out quick enough to let the Greenwood Trophy final to take place last night. Victoria and Dean Park will return to Albert Park next Thursday to try again. Third time lucky!!
Congratulations to Ferguslie who overcame a determined Tunnock’s Uddingston side in last night’s final held at sunny Glenpark. Uddingston posted a competitive 112 for 6 with Ross Lyons top scoring with 28 not out and was well supported by Muhammad Awais with 27. Pick of the Ferguslie bowlers were young Daoud Tahir 2 for 19 and Mohammad Ghaffar with 2 for 23.
A well timed chase by Ferguslie got them home at 113 for 5 in the nineteenth over with veteran Omer Hussain top scoring with 30 not out. He was well supported by contributions from Anup Vejandla (24) and David Stafford (21). Tidy spells of spin bowling from Ross Lyons 1 for 19 and Aamir Gul 1 for 18 were not enough to prevent Ferguslie reaching the winning score.
A big thank you to Greenock CC for hosting the final and for umpires Allan Haggo and Jeff Meeten for ensuring a smoothly run final!
The rain was in control again last night and the Western Cup final between Titwood and Partick was postponed for the second time. A new date will be identified and publicised shortly.
A number of items to share. We have now moved into August so it is now unlikely that any player transfers between clubs will be accepted. New player registrations are still permitted.
I’m afraid that there was a significant increase in poor player/official behaviour in July leading to a number of sanctions. Could clubs remind all players and team officials of their responsibilities please. It is important that all teams play within the spirit of cricket. You may well have noticed that the Fair Play league tables were published on the website this week. If you haven’t already done so could you check how your teams are doing and let the players know please. The league tables are shaping up well and looks like there will be excitement at both ends of tables as we move to the end of the season. Good luck to all teams in their quest for glory or safety!!
It was a disappointing week for the Cup Finals as none of them were played due to the weather. They have all been rescheduled for the corresponding days next week.
Final reminder for the season for this one. Please ensure that your captains pay the umpires’ fees on time and that all scorecards/Captain’s reports and fair play scores are entered accurately and on time.
On Tuesday next week an Under 21 WDCU Select XI is playing the Ulster Schools XI at Hamilton Crescent. The game starts at 11am, so if you are in the area please drop in.
Iain Kennedy
WDCU Administrator