Teams: Weekend 30-Apr / 1st May
First XI at home to West Lothian CC 1 pm start Saturday
David Cowan captain
S Gourlay, vice captain
A Sutherland
Dale Cowan
R Birrell
R Wright
L Duncan
G Christie
J Wallace
A Naeem
J Mahsood
Second XI away to Westquarter CC, leave 10.45 am Saturday
Alan Duncan, captain
A Wallace
I Patterson
S Birrell
S Munro
K Crichton
L Gordon
L Kelly
S Gibson
R Brown
R McMurdo
Reserves G Birrell and G Horsburgh
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Will June be as good as May?
The First team was at Edinburgh on Saturday, facing Imans Edinburgh. Winning the toss, Freuchie put Edinburgh in to bat, which looked like a really good idea when the home side was 3 wickets down with only 12 on the board, but their mid-order batsmen pulled away strongly to finish with 210 all out. For Freuchie’s innings, 61 for 2 didn’t seem too bad, but things looked grim at 106 for 6. However, Steve Rowley batting at number 6 had 61 not out, supported by Dale Cowan at number 10 with 29 not out. We had been needing 67 off the last 10.4 overs and got them with 7 balls to spare. A five-for for Scott Gourlay, 3 for 49 for Dale’s ten overs and Steveo’s excellent 61 – 10 points for Freuchie (and maybe a few sighs of relief).
Meanwhile, the Seconds were at home to Heriots. Captain Kenny reports:
Saturday saw Heriots 2s come to Muir Road. Kenny won the toss and put the visitors into bat. Freuchie bowled tightly with the score at only 49 for 2 after 20 overs but then Heriots started to swing the bat a bit, their opener H Wright hitting a few sixes which saw him reach 88 before Allan Wallace bowled him. R Ruru scored 43, Freuchie bowling Heriots all out for 233 in the final over.
After tea, Freuchie’s innings started poorly, with Blair Forrester out from the 1st ball of the innings and Lee Duncan, who came in at 3, out shortly after for only 6 to leave the score at 7 for 2 off the first over. In came Allan Wallace to start a 71 run partnership with the other opener, Robbie Wright. Allan Wallace was eventually caught by Wallace on 40. Shortly after, the fall of two more wickets saw the score at 116 for 5 off 27 overs. That brought captain Kenny to the crease to start another good partnership and good batting performances from both Kenny and Robbie with a 90+ partnership coming to an end with Kenny on 40 before being run out and Robbie going on to 78 before being caught. That saw Freuchie at 208 for 7 of 40 overs but unfortunately, with some tight bowling from Heriots Freuchie finished 2 runs short of victory.
It was a great game of cricket and although Freuchie didn’t win, they still picked up the maximum points of 12 which Kenny was pleased with.
Special mention for Peter McNicol for stepping in at the last minute to help out after not playing for 4 years.
Secretary’s note: I watched some of the game, in which I thought Heriots had a very strong-looking side. I had seen some of Robbie’s batting when he scored a century against Kinross the previous week but this was different stuff against a very different standard of bowling. Very, very well played, Mr Wright.
We have very little news about Sunday’s Murgitroyd T20 against Stirling County. “Gubbed” was one report, “hammered” another.
However, we end May with the Firsts second from top in SNCl Division II, the Seconds fourth in Division II of the East League. Can we continue this for the rest of the season?
Teams for Saturday 5th June:
First XI at home to Weirs: Scot Galloway, Dave Cowan, Scott Birrell, Robbie Birrell, Steve Rowley, Jock Wallace, Mike Jackson, Dale Cowan, Graeme Christie, Fergus Black, Stuart Gibson.
Second XI away to top of the table Murrayfield DAFS: Kenny Crichton, Blair Forrester, Lee Duncan, Robbie Wright, Shane Munro, Liam Kelly, Ross McMurdo, Grant Horsburgh, Ian Paterson, Rory Brown, Greg Birrell
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29th and 30th May
Lots happening. On Saturday, the Firsts are off to Edinburgh, the Twos at home to Heriots. On Sunday, the Firsts are off bright and early to Stirling County for a Murgitroyd T20 tie, while at home, we are hosting a Scottish U15 trial game.
Saturday First XI: Scott Galloway, Dave Cowan, Scott Gourlay, Scott Birrell, Robbie Birrell, Dale Cowan, Steve Rowley, Mike Jackson, Jock Wallace, Stewart Gibson.
Second XI: Kenny Crichton, Blair Forrester, Graeme Christie, Liam Kelly, Robbie Wright, Shane Munro, Lee Duncan, Alan Wallace, Ian Paterson, Ross McMurdo, Chris Hunt. Reserves Grant Horsburgh and Greg Birrell.
Sunday – meet at eight am for 9.30 start at Stirling: Scott Galloway, Scott Gourlay, Mike Jackson, Steve Rowley, Dale Cowan, Robbie Birrell, Scott Birrell, Jock Wallace, Stewart Gibson, Graeme Christie
Come and support Kenny and his men on Saturday, and don’t miss the U15 trials on Sunday.
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Teams for 22/23 May
Saturday 22nd, First XI at home Corstorphine – meet at 11.15
Scott Galloway, Dave Cowan, Scott Birrell, Robbie Birrell, Scott Gourlay, Dale Cowan, Steve Rowley, Jock Wallace, Mike Jackson, Liam Kelly, Stewart Gibson
Saturday 22nd, Seconds away to Marchmont, meet at 10.30
Blair Forrester, Alan Wallace, Robbie Wright, Shane Munro, Lee Duncan, Grant Horsburgh, Ross McMurdo, Rory Brown, Chris Hunt, Blair Lawrie, AN Other
Sunday 23rd, Third XI at home to Kinross, meet at 11.30
Dave Cowan, Scott Galloway, Greg Birrell, James Fretwell, Shane Munro, Robbie Wright, Rory Brown, Grant Horsburgh, Max Brown, Liam Kelly, Ross McMurdo
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Team Selection
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 29th August 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Imans Edinburgh |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- S Birrell
- D Cowan (Snr)
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- A Duncan
- S Galloway
- S Gibson
- S Gourlay
- S Rowley
- J Wallace
- J McIntosh
- Res – A N Other
Players meet 10am (prompt) at Freuchie Cricket Club due to team participation in preparing teas. 12 noon match start.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 29th August 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Imans Edinburgh |
| VENUE | Edinburgh |
- K Crichton (Capt)
- C Balfour
- B Forrester
- D Harper
- G Horsburgh
- M Jackson
- L Kelly
- C Millar
- S Munro
- A Paterson
- R Wright
- Res – n/a
Players meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 10:45am.
Start time at Edinburgh still to be decided. Confirmation on Friday night.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376
A final good luck to both teams.
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Team Selection
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 15th August 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Weirs |
| VENUE | Albert Park |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- S Birrell
- F Black
- D Cowan (Snr)
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- S Galloway
- S Gibson
- S Gourlay
- M Jackson
- J McIntosh
- S Rowley
- Res – n/a
Players meet 10am (prompt) at Freuchie Cricket Club for 1pm start at Weirs.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 15th August 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Grange Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- S Kennedy (Capt)
- M Brown
- K Crichton
- B Forrester
- D Harper
- G Horsburgh
- L Kelly
- S Munro
- A Sutherland
- J Wallace
- R Wright
- Res – n/a
Meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 11:30am for 1pm start.
Any call offs call S Kennedy on 07957 585902.
Good luck once again to both teams.
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Team Selection
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 25th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | SMRH |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- S Birrell
- D Cowan (Snr)
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- S Galloway
- S Gibson
- S Gourlay
- M Jackson
- S Rowley
- A Sutherland
- J Wallace
- Res – n/a
Players meet 11:30am at Freuchie Cricket Club for 1pm start.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 25th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Stirling County Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Stirling |
- S Kennedy (Capt)
- F Black
- A Duncan
- K Crichton
- B Forrester
- D Harper
- L Kelly
- J McIntosh
- A Paterson
- R Wright
- S Munro
- Res – n/a
Meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 11:00am for 1pm start at Stirling.
Any call offs call S Kennedy on 07957 585902.
Good luck once again to both teams.
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Team Selections
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 18th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Falkland Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Falkland Cricket Ground |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- S Birrell
- D Cowan (Snr)
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- S Galloway
- S Gibson
- S Gourlay
- M Jackson
- S Rowley
- A Sutherland
- J Wallace
- Res – n/a
Players meet 11:45am at Freuchie Cricket Club for 1pm start at Falkland Cricket Club.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 18th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Penicuik Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- S Kennedy (Capt)
- F Black
- G Christie
- K Crichton
- B Forrester
- D Harper
- L Kelly
- J McIntosh
- A Paterson
- R Wright
- To be confirmed
- Res – n/a
Meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 11:15am for 1pm start.
Any call offs call S Kennedy on 07957 585902.
Good luck once again to both teams.
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Team Selections
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 4th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Corstorphine Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Corstorphine |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- D Cowan (Snr)
- S Gourlay
- S Galloway
- S Birrell
- A Duncan
- S Rowley
- S Gibson
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- J Wallace
- D Harper
- Res – n/a
Players meet 10:45am at Freuchie Cricket Club for 1pm start at Corstorphine.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 4th July 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Corstorphine Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- S Kennedy (Capt)
- C Balfour
- A Leckie
- R Wright
- K Crichton
- M Jackson
- G Christie
- K Khalill
- B Forrester
- S Munro
- A Sutherland
- Res – L Kelly
Meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 11:15am for 1pm start.
Any call offs call S Kennedy on 07957 585902.
Good luck once again to both teams.
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Team Selections
The team selection for the 1st and 2nd XI for this coming weekend are shown below.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI Fife Cup |
| DATE | Thu 25th June 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Dunfermline Knights |
| VENUE | McKane Park |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- D Cowan (Snr)
- S Gourlay
- S Galloway
- S Birrell
- M Jackson
- S Kennedy
- S Gibson
- R Wright
- J Wallace
- A Sutherland
Players meet 5:20pm at Freuchie Cricket Club or 5:50pm at Dunfermline for 6pm start.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI League |
| DATE | Sat 27th June 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Edinburgh Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Edinburgh |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- D Cowan (Snr)
- S Gourlay
- S Galloway
- S Birrell
- A Duncan
- S Rowley
- S Gibson
- D Cowan (Jnr)
- J Wallace
- D Harper
- Res – n/a
Players meet 10:45am at Freuchie Cricket Club for 1pm start at Edinburgh.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
| COMPETITON | 2nd XI League |
| DATE | Sat 27th June 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Edinburgh Cricket Club |
| VENUE | Freuchie Cricket Ground |
- S Kennedy (Capt)
- C Balfour
- R Blanchfield
- R Wright
- K Crichton
- M Jackson
- G Christie
- G Morris
- B Forrester
- S Munro
- A Sutherland
- Res – K Khalill
Meet at Freuchie Cricket Club at 11:15am for 1pm start.
Any call offs call S Kennedy on 07957 585902.
| COMPETITON | 1st XI Fife Cup |
| DATE | Thu 25th June 2009 |
| FIXTURE | Dunfermline Knights |
| VENUE | McKane Park |
- R Birrell (Capt)
- D Cowan (Snr)
- S Gourlay
- S Galloway
- S Birrell
- M Jackson
- S Kennedy
- S Gibson
- R Wright
- J Wallace
- A Sutherland
Players meet 5:20pm at Freuchie Cricket Club or 5:50pm at Dunfermline.
Any call offs call R Birrell on 07960 568376.
Good luck once again to both teams.
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