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Result - Old Spots

Sat Jun 7th Grannies lose

Match report

Another terrific day of cricket at this fabulous country ground. The Old Spots sponged off the ground after a terrific thunderstorm the day before so we could play...but the wet conditions meant a low scoring match.

The Grannies won the toss and chose to field. Martin Stringer�s extra pace on a helpful deck kept the locals at bay. Every time the Old Spots looked like they might pull away wickets were taken. Special note here must go to Will Addison who pouched 3 fantastic catches which were made all the more memorable given his decision to field in fancy dress. Golf shoes and a poachers hat clearly acted as a magnet (target ?) for the oppo batsmen. Special mention must go to Tom Gibbs who steamed in at the death and took 4 excellent wickets. At the close of the agreed 30 overs the Old Spots had managed to knock up a hard earned 140. The interval brought the usual gorging on world class ham sarnies. Unfortunately this appeared to have a detrimental effect on stand in skipper Siebert and James �what do you mean I�m late� Scott. Both scratched around, desperately looking for a bit of form. Arm bands were duly despatched into the middle but had no effect as the Grannies sank behind the run rate. Gradually things picked up once Leng had bowled out. However, the team had too much to do and as a result fell 15 runs short. All in all though an enjoyable day made more so by the sartorial elegance of Mr Addison and the little before seen site of Scottie arriving at the ground before the tea ladies.

Match info



Location
Follies Farm,
High Street Green,
Chiddingfold,
GU8 4YB

How to get there
Follies Farm is a mile out of Chiddingfold on the road to Dunsfold. Chiddingfold is on the A283 about halfway between Milford (just off the A3) and Petworth. Heading south on the A283 at Chiddingfold turn left at the green (not the cricket pitch). Follow this road out of Chiddingfold for about a mile and take the first turning left. Follies Farm is on the right hand side. The ground is not visible from the road but is down a track perpendicular to the road running through the farm. Mind the pig!