Sunday, 30 September 2007
Sunday, 23 September 2007
Great North Run 2007
Mr.Mudunuri- Can I point out that the Great North Run is a half-marathon, and is not a 10k as previously stated. I can confidently state that I will do this event in a maximum time of 2hrs, and therefore, between 2-3 hrs is not an option (unless there are fit ladies running with me). All at the club should know that I was a 100 mts record-holder at u-16 level, and that I have trained with numerous grade athletes, namely:
Haile Gabresellassie
Moses Kiptunur
Steve Ovett
Bobby McPhee
Captain Pugwash
Dwain Leverock
Michael Johnston
Carl Lewis
and
Eric "The Eel" Moussembami
In light of this, I ask that a new poll be done, with the question being:
Who will finish last out of the following people in next weeks' Great North Run?
Haile Gabresellassie
Moses Kiptunur
Steve Ovett
Bobby McPhee
Captain Pugwash
Dwain Leverock
Michael Johnston
Carl Lewis
and
Eric "The Eel" Moussembami
In light of this, I ask that a new poll be done, with the question being:
Who will finish last out of the following people in next weeks' Great North Run?
Friday, 21 September 2007
5-a-Sides
Folks,
I'm looking to try and organise a weekly football game at Irvine Royal Academy. Initially, I'd be looking to play outdoors on a Thursday night until mid/end November. If this proves popular, then I may look at looking at indoor facilities over the Winter period.
Irvine Royal has one park, which can be split into 5-a-side pitches. The cost of 1 5-a-side park would be £20 per hour. This cost would also include floodlights.
If you are interested in playing, then please let me know a.s.a.p.
Thanks,
Derrick
I'm looking to try and organise a weekly football game at Irvine Royal Academy. Initially, I'd be looking to play outdoors on a Thursday night until mid/end November. If this proves popular, then I may look at looking at indoor facilities over the Winter period.
Irvine Royal has one park, which can be split into 5-a-side pitches. The cost of 1 5-a-side park would be £20 per hour. This cost would also include floodlights.
If you are interested in playing, then please let me know a.s.a.p.
Thanks,
Derrick
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Captains Report (Mike Ingram)
Hi Everybody,
Even though the season has now finished, this does not mean that behind the scenes work does not continue.
I myself have been thinking about next season and have came up with an idea that may resolve difficult fixture problems.
I would like to see everyone send myself a list of their intended holidays and I will keep a diary of all dates.
Once I have a complete log of dates I will then send the list of hot spots to Ronnie Gilliland so as he can do his best to avoid the main dates with both teams playing.
This can only work if I get this info from you, so get your holidays booked asap.
I also intend to try and get a tour match with my old club (Felling) on the agenda again. If interested reply asap. Dates will be announced early next year.
Try and keep in touch and look out for the future fund raising events that will be coming soon. We need everyone to support the club as much as possible and not let the usual people do it all.
Mike
Even though the season has now finished, this does not mean that behind the scenes work does not continue.
I myself have been thinking about next season and have came up with an idea that may resolve difficult fixture problems.
I would like to see everyone send myself a list of their intended holidays and I will keep a diary of all dates.
Once I have a complete log of dates I will then send the list of hot spots to Ronnie Gilliland so as he can do his best to avoid the main dates with both teams playing.
This can only work if I get this info from you, so get your holidays booked asap.
I also intend to try and get a tour match with my old club (Felling) on the agenda again. If interested reply asap. Dates will be announced early next year.
Try and keep in touch and look out for the future fund raising events that will be coming soon. We need everyone to support the club as much as possible and not let the usual people do it all.
Mike
Friday, 14 September 2007
Anonymous comments
from now onwards all comments posted on the site will be moderated by the administrators of the site as there have been a lot of unsportsmanlike comments recently. you can continue to post a comment as usual but it will be published only after verification by administrators and i would urge all to use your name while posting any comments.
Sunday, 9 September 2007
Anonymous Comments
Could however is putting comments under the "Anonymous" pseudonym, please either refrain from doing so, or identify yourself.
I don't think it is appropriate to talk about "Derek Neill" or "Stewart McCallum" as your idols. I suggest that whoever you are, you need to get out more, and find something else to do. This club is a professional outfit, and does not need infantile comments from yourself, or anyone else for that matter.
People like Stewart McCallum and Derek Neill have worked tirelessly this year, to keep the club in Division 1. From a personal stance, I have seen on numerous occassions, how pivotal Stewarts' batting has been the team in retaining their status.
For future reference, please identify yourself if posting anonymously, by placing your name at the end of your comment. Failure to do this may result in further action being taken by The Squirrel.
You Have Been Warned!
I don't think it is appropriate to talk about "Derek Neill" or "Stewart McCallum" as your idols. I suggest that whoever you are, you need to get out more, and find something else to do. This club is a professional outfit, and does not need infantile comments from yourself, or anyone else for that matter.
People like Stewart McCallum and Derek Neill have worked tirelessly this year, to keep the club in Division 1. From a personal stance, I have seen on numerous occassions, how pivotal Stewarts' batting has been the team in retaining their status.
For future reference, please identify yourself if posting anonymously, by placing your name at the end of your comment. Failure to do this may result in further action being taken by The Squirrel.
You Have Been Warned!
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Promotion Next Year?
Hillend vs Marress (01/09)
Marress managed to finish their season on a high by defeating bottom-of-the-league Hillend in a game that will be remembered for many years to come.
Leaving Irvine at 11am, we were concerned that this titanic game may not have taken place. All the team were keen for the game to go head, and with the 1sts only playing on Sunday, Irvine were able to call upon two stalwarts of the club, in the shape of Robbie Stewart, and according to previous reports, the idolised Stewart McCallum.
Capt. Birds Eye, Mike Ingram lost the toss, and the Hillend captain elected to bat first. Mike decided to open the bowling with Tony the Tiger, David Ingram, and the Dwain Leverock of Irvine, Josh Conway.
Marress knew that they were in for a game, as they had a closely-fought battle with the same side earlier in the season. The Hillend openers looked as if they were ready for business, when David, having had his Frosties in the morning, removed one of the openers, thanks to a great catch from Gary McMeeking. This catch was probably in the top 5 of Marress catches this season, but was not in the same league as the "Double D" Catch at Hillhead, or the "Sprint" catch against Bees. Tony would go on to remove another of Hillends batsman.
Unfortunately, Dwain did not bowl to his usual standard. At times, it appeared as if he'd had one or two bottles of tonic, as his bowling was as dangerous as Dr.Mudunuris on Sunday. He, if I recall, did not take any wickets.
At the first change, Sgt.Bilko elected to go with the new Mark Hudson, Josh Taylor, and elected to do a spot of bowling. At this point, Hillend had lost 2 wickets, but were still looking to put on a healthy score. Batsman number 3 was beginning to look dangerous, until he thought it was appropriate to enter into conversation with the new 2nd team player, Stewart McCallum. Stewart, as all the club should know, as hit many centuries in his career, and is one of Irvines' top all-time run scorers. Alternatively, Stewart has been referred to as the "Mighty Duck" (source Gary McMeeking). After having entered into a debate with Stewart, the 3rd batsman for Hillend felt he could take on the Mighty Marress. That was until, the Athletic Ally Mitchell, ran for the ball at world-record pace, and took a catch that even the Squirrel would have been proud of. This game was still in the balance, and Marress knew that they needed to remain focussed.
Mike removed two of Hillends players, and then elected to change Josh for the infamous Chaitanya. At this point, Dwain decided that he would do some wicket-keeping. Chatty began to use his spin to immediate effect, by bowling the Hillend batsman at the crease. Subsequently after this, Dwain managed to stump one of the Hillend players from Chattys bowling, which left Hillend with 7 down, for roughly 13o runs.
Mike then decided to change his bowling attack, and elected to go with the usually reliable Gary. Sadly, Gary bowled one of the most expensive overs ever seen at our level, almost as expensive as Chatty on the Sunday. His one-over spell was so bad, that Mike elected to change Gary with Ally. Mike also felt that he needed a new dimension to his attack, and elected to go with the Irvine express, the Squirrel. Sadly, the Squirrel had forgot to take his shredded wheat, which with the bowling showed by Gary and others, left Hillend with a total of 239-7.
After a tea which was second-rate, when compared with the culinary skills of Susan, Mike elected to go with David Ingram, and the Kevin Pietersen of Irvine, Stewart McCallum.
Marress, thanks to some asssistance from Hillend, were making inroads into the home teams total, when around the 30-run mark, Stewart was bowled for 6 runs, which was close to his best-score for the 1sts this year. Robbie Stewart then came in to replace the "Mighty Duck", and promptly showed him what he should have been doing. Robbie started to build-up a match-winning innings, and was hitting shots out of the ground that even the ODM would have been proud of. Robbie and David built up a partnership of over 100 runs, before David was out for 36 runs. David showed some great composure with his batting, and looks one for the future. There was great hilarity amongst the Marress ranks, when David was dropped by the wicket-keeper, having been told by the aforementioned keeper that he didn't have much in his locker.
David was then replaced by Captain.Birds Eye. Sadly, Mike could only score 9, before he was out, and replaced by Josh Conway. Josh batted very well, and worked with Robbie to help Marress towards the target of 240. Marress duly met their target, with Robbie finishing on 140 not out, and Josh ending on 24 not out. Credit must be given to Robbie for his performance, with some of the shots played being nothing short of outstanding. Robbie was to continue his stats with his performance on Sunday, and recognition should be given to him for the role that he played in this as well.
This was the last game of the 2nds season. Under Mikes' stewardship, Marress managed to finish 3rd bottom, an improvement on previous years. There were good batting displays shown by David and Gary against Alps and Crow Road respectively. In terms of bowling, everyone will remember Chattys performance against Crow Road, with his own "Seventh Heaven". If Marress can keep the nucleus of this years squad, then there should be no reason why we can't look at pushing for promotion, or at the very least, improving our league position.
Marress managed to finish their season on a high by defeating bottom-of-the-league Hillend in a game that will be remembered for many years to come.
Leaving Irvine at 11am, we were concerned that this titanic game may not have taken place. All the team were keen for the game to go head, and with the 1sts only playing on Sunday, Irvine were able to call upon two stalwarts of the club, in the shape of Robbie Stewart, and according to previous reports, the idolised Stewart McCallum.
Capt. Birds Eye, Mike Ingram lost the toss, and the Hillend captain elected to bat first. Mike decided to open the bowling with Tony the Tiger, David Ingram, and the Dwain Leverock of Irvine, Josh Conway.
Marress knew that they were in for a game, as they had a closely-fought battle with the same side earlier in the season. The Hillend openers looked as if they were ready for business, when David, having had his Frosties in the morning, removed one of the openers, thanks to a great catch from Gary McMeeking. This catch was probably in the top 5 of Marress catches this season, but was not in the same league as the "Double D" Catch at Hillhead, or the "Sprint" catch against Bees. Tony would go on to remove another of Hillends batsman.
Unfortunately, Dwain did not bowl to his usual standard. At times, it appeared as if he'd had one or two bottles of tonic, as his bowling was as dangerous as Dr.Mudunuris on Sunday. He, if I recall, did not take any wickets.
At the first change, Sgt.Bilko elected to go with the new Mark Hudson, Josh Taylor, and elected to do a spot of bowling. At this point, Hillend had lost 2 wickets, but were still looking to put on a healthy score. Batsman number 3 was beginning to look dangerous, until he thought it was appropriate to enter into conversation with the new 2nd team player, Stewart McCallum. Stewart, as all the club should know, as hit many centuries in his career, and is one of Irvines' top all-time run scorers. Alternatively, Stewart has been referred to as the "Mighty Duck" (source Gary McMeeking). After having entered into a debate with Stewart, the 3rd batsman for Hillend felt he could take on the Mighty Marress. That was until, the Athletic Ally Mitchell, ran for the ball at world-record pace, and took a catch that even the Squirrel would have been proud of. This game was still in the balance, and Marress knew that they needed to remain focussed.
Mike removed two of Hillends players, and then elected to change Josh for the infamous Chaitanya. At this point, Dwain decided that he would do some wicket-keeping. Chatty began to use his spin to immediate effect, by bowling the Hillend batsman at the crease. Subsequently after this, Dwain managed to stump one of the Hillend players from Chattys bowling, which left Hillend with 7 down, for roughly 13o runs.
Mike then decided to change his bowling attack, and elected to go with the usually reliable Gary. Sadly, Gary bowled one of the most expensive overs ever seen at our level, almost as expensive as Chatty on the Sunday. His one-over spell was so bad, that Mike elected to change Gary with Ally. Mike also felt that he needed a new dimension to his attack, and elected to go with the Irvine express, the Squirrel. Sadly, the Squirrel had forgot to take his shredded wheat, which with the bowling showed by Gary and others, left Hillend with a total of 239-7.
After a tea which was second-rate, when compared with the culinary skills of Susan, Mike elected to go with David Ingram, and the Kevin Pietersen of Irvine, Stewart McCallum.
Marress, thanks to some asssistance from Hillend, were making inroads into the home teams total, when around the 30-run mark, Stewart was bowled for 6 runs, which was close to his best-score for the 1sts this year. Robbie Stewart then came in to replace the "Mighty Duck", and promptly showed him what he should have been doing. Robbie started to build-up a match-winning innings, and was hitting shots out of the ground that even the ODM would have been proud of. Robbie and David built up a partnership of over 100 runs, before David was out for 36 runs. David showed some great composure with his batting, and looks one for the future. There was great hilarity amongst the Marress ranks, when David was dropped by the wicket-keeper, having been told by the aforementioned keeper that he didn't have much in his locker.
David was then replaced by Captain.Birds Eye. Sadly, Mike could only score 9, before he was out, and replaced by Josh Conway. Josh batted very well, and worked with Robbie to help Marress towards the target of 240. Marress duly met their target, with Robbie finishing on 140 not out, and Josh ending on 24 not out. Credit must be given to Robbie for his performance, with some of the shots played being nothing short of outstanding. Robbie was to continue his stats with his performance on Sunday, and recognition should be given to him for the role that he played in this as well.
This was the last game of the 2nds season. Under Mikes' stewardship, Marress managed to finish 3rd bottom, an improvement on previous years. There were good batting displays shown by David and Gary against Alps and Crow Road respectively. In terms of bowling, everyone will remember Chattys performance against Crow Road, with his own "Seventh Heaven". If Marress can keep the nucleus of this years squad, then there should be no reason why we can't look at pushing for promotion, or at the very least, improving our league position.
Monday, 3 September 2007
Third Time Lucky And....
We lose our third final.
Irvine found yet another means of losing a Scottish Trophy final and continued a run which would make even Dundee United seem like clinical match winners.
Although seeming to be in command at the halfway stage with a formidable total of 269, a lack of experienced front line bowlers was the Marress sides ultimate undoing against their northern opponents.
After winning the toss and deciding to bowl, Huntly were more intent on exercising their vocal chords than their catching hands and openers Bobby McPhee and Robbie Stewart took advantage of some slack fielding to get off to a great start, with Stewart in particular profiting from two drops to dominate an opening stand of 64 before running out his partner in a mid pitch mix up.
Stewart was joined by Drew Parsons and completed his century while the ex Scotland man chipped in with a fluent innings of 57. Irvine may have been set for an even higher score but when Parsons was out with Stewart soon following for a total of 132, some momentum was lost from the innings.
A few runs were also lost in the cause of battling global warming as both Stewart (who scored 98 in boundaries) and Parsons, lost some sixes to Freuchie's pitcuresque tree lined road side, having to settle for four instead as poor placement saw the ball make contact with branches and leaves on the way out of the ground on more than one occasion.
(This was the first time this season that we passed 200 though so on balance I think the excellent pitch and brilliant outfield probably just benefitted us more.)
Good lower order contributions from Jon Cowlan, and Graham Owens made sure that the eventual total of 269 was reached and Irvine were certainly confident of their chances of victory.
Confidence was built even higher when Parsons made inroads with two early wickets, but Huntly regrouped round their professional, who was to play a match winning innings of 121, and made steady progress towards their target. Accelerating with a final push of 170 runs from the last 20 overs and thoroughly deserved their victory.
Irvine didn't even get the consolation of bagging the man of the match award as Ali took the honours for a very good day at the office and guiding his team through.
"I can't fault anyone's effort and in the end we were just a bit short on the day." Captain Stuart McCallum can also reflecton a season which has saw their first divison spot preserved, a run to a national cup final, and with some enthusiastic youngsters filling spots in the second XI things should be on the up for the Marress cricketers in 2008.
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Irvine found yet another means of losing a Scottish Trophy final and continued a run which would make even Dundee United seem like clinical match winners.
Although seeming to be in command at the halfway stage with a formidable total of 269, a lack of experienced front line bowlers was the Marress sides ultimate undoing against their northern opponents.
After winning the toss and deciding to bowl, Huntly were more intent on exercising their vocal chords than their catching hands and openers Bobby McPhee and Robbie Stewart took advantage of some slack fielding to get off to a great start, with Stewart in particular profiting from two drops to dominate an opening stand of 64 before running out his partner in a mid pitch mix up.
Stewart was joined by Drew Parsons and completed his century while the ex Scotland man chipped in with a fluent innings of 57. Irvine may have been set for an even higher score but when Parsons was out with Stewart soon following for a total of 132, some momentum was lost from the innings.
A few runs were also lost in the cause of battling global warming as both Stewart (who scored 98 in boundaries) and Parsons, lost some sixes to Freuchie's pitcuresque tree lined road side, having to settle for four instead as poor placement saw the ball make contact with branches and leaves on the way out of the ground on more than one occasion.
(This was the first time this season that we passed 200 though so on balance I think the excellent pitch and brilliant outfield probably just benefitted us more.)
Good lower order contributions from Jon Cowlan, and Graham Owens made sure that the eventual total of 269 was reached and Irvine were certainly confident of their chances of victory.
Confidence was built even higher when Parsons made inroads with two early wickets, but Huntly regrouped round their professional, who was to play a match winning innings of 121, and made steady progress towards their target. Accelerating with a final push of 170 runs from the last 20 overs and thoroughly deserved their victory.
Irvine didn't even get the consolation of bagging the man of the match award as Ali took the honours for a very good day at the office and guiding his team through.
"I can't fault anyone's effort and in the end we were just a bit short on the day." Captain Stuart McCallum can also reflecton a season which has saw their first divison spot preserved, a run to a national cup final, and with some enthusiastic youngsters filling spots in the second XI things should be on the up for the Marress cricketers in 2008.
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