Week 17

Rain and boy did it rain, thunderbolts and lightning, and indeed it was very, very…… not frightening but spectacular.

The 1^st XI was called off just as Jub was about to complete back to back centuries – jug avoidance me thinks. Thankfully Timberscombe game was also abandoned, so there is no change at the top of the Division, Stowey still handily placed, six points behind with two games left, and Timberscombe with only one match to play.

I could go into different scenarios in what could happen over the next two Saturday’s, and rain could even play a factor. One thing for certain, two wins and Stowey are champions.

The 2^nd XI had a difficult time down at North Curry. One thing for certain which came out of that match is that we have joint favourites for the coveted Hole in the Hand award; can you guess who they are?

Also, the 2^nd XI have been accused of breaking rule 10. This rule is about deliberately strengthening their side. So can the league tell us what two 13 year old boys are going to do, one I am led to believe has never held a bat before. The game against Crowcombe had nothing on it, both sides mid table in Division Five of the League, the lowest division in the league. Crowcombe had not even complained to the league.

This is the same league that didn’t have the balls to throw out a club, who was on their last warning, for violent conduct; and this same club who teams refuse to play. Okay, rule 10 is there for a reason, but hey surely common sense should prevail. (my view only).

Enough about that, I mentioned rain earlier; I just hope it doesn’t spoil the end of the season, especially as we have the Neal Sortwell Memorial match on Sunday. And with so many guests coming, I just hope all the hard work put in is not wasted.

There is nothing worse being sat in a changing room waiting for the rain to stop to see if the match will continue. Some players wanting to wait so as to complete the game, others (I’m in this category) wanting the game to be abandoned so as to try a few back in the bar. I do think the purchase of covers may be high on the agenda for Stowey.

So we are down to the business end of the season, the 2^nd XI play their final game on Saturday as they entertain Dunster; the 1^st XI travel to Carhampton and then all aboard for the trip to Bagborough the following Saturday.

Right, a bit early for Thatchers, but may try one later