Have you ever fancied yourself as a pro on the oche? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Over the next few weeks we are hosting a series of qualifying tournaments on Sundays (excluding 24th Jan) starting on 2pm starting this week.
The Winners get the chance to play either Adrian Lewis or Raymond Van Barneveld on 19th February.
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by James Whitehurst
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hi guys,
indoor cricket has begun. If you fancy keeping your eye in over the winter drop me a line – 07881 817 149
Fixtures to follow
Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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I know what your thinking, that web master’s lazy there haven’t been any updates for a while and you’d be right. However I can only update what I’m sent so hassle that skipper/coach of yours to email jawhitehurst@me.com with interesting stuff.
Here’s hoping for a dry weekend 
Posted on July 30th, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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New Milton vs Old Tautonians and Romsey
6/6/09
New Milton won their first game of the season with a convincing 6 wicket win over fellow silver league strugglers Old Tautonians and Romsey. With the weather looking likely to rain it was good to win the toss and put the opposition in. This proved to be even better when after 8 over’s OT’s were 15 for 1 with Lee Beck picking up the wicket with help of a good catch by Kristian Locke.
Eric Linge worked away at the other end and after some words of encouragement from Andy Beck ended up bowling full pace and finding the edge, with the catch held well by Walt. Dan Loader came on to bowl and bowled superb lines ending with figure of 9 over’s 0 for 28. Ryan Beck came on at the other end and after a brief spell finished with figures 3overs 0 for 10. Matt Freeman bowled superb lines and lengths bowling straight through for 10overs 4 for 20.
Nick Gargaro came on to replace Ryan and started of superbly taking wickets from his first over and after a double wicket maiden ended up with figures of 3 for 25 of 9 over’s. Eric Linge and Lee Beck came back to finish off the game and Lee finished with figures of 9 over’s 1 for 37. Eric decided to start bowling bouncers and this paid off with Eric ending with figures of 4 for 27 of his 10 overs. Max Smith batted all the way through the OT’s innings for a respectable 55 not out and the OT’s innings ended on 155 for 8.
New Milton opened up with Pete Wakefield and Matt Freeman, after last week’s performance we were hoping for more of the same. This is what happened with Mutley eventually out for 27 of 26 balls. James Whitehurst continued his good run of form out LBW for 4. This led Eric Linge to the crease to hopefully continue his form and him and Wakers put together a solid partnership with Wakers finally out for 25, with the score on 74. At drinks Linge and Dan Adlem were together on 92, with over half the runs scored it was just a matter of knocking the ball around and taking small chunks out of the target.
With the score on 139 Linge played an awful swipe across the line and was adjudged LBW for a commendable 45, this led Dan Adlem, who had been dropped 4 times already to knock the runs off with Dan Loader. Loads did this as quick as possible scoring 16 of 9 balls, with Oldham remaining not out on 31. First win of many for the season. Ventnor at home next week, should be a good game.
Posted on June 11th, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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There’s lots of useful stuff on here so I thought I’d do a quick round up of the interesting features!
Club Kit
is available to order direct but clicking on the link to dorset cricket supplies. The Polo shirts look smart and the jumpers are comfy.
Free Money for the club!!!!!!!!!
Getting money out of Sponsors is proving difficult at the moment but online advertising is booming. If you’re reading this then you’re an online person and it’s a fair bet that you’ll shop on ebay for all your goodies. By registering with Easyfundraising the club gets a slice of all you spend online, AMAZING! Even better than that, there are lots of free offers that get the club money for nothing! I signed up for a free t mobile SIM card and they paid us a £1 for it. If all the members do that it will mean we can make the improvements to the club that everyone wants (bowling machine, sight screens for pitch 2 etc) GO THERE NOW.
The Message Board
Online banter to get you through the working week! Easy to register, even Jonsey managed it! It’s more interesting if everyone joins and it helps us get found more easily in google.
Photo Gallery
Got some pictures of games, send them in. Everyone likes a nice cover drive as their Facebook profile pic. It would be nice to get some pictures of all the teams so take your camera and get snapping.
Online stats
Want to see your stats online, nag your captain to upload the scorecards! I can’t do it all myself. If you captain doesn’t know how, take responsibility yourself not all cricket skippers are internet people and some are quite busy chasing you up to see if you’re playing! It might well earn you a promotion up the batting order.
Any questions on the above email me – jawhitehurst@me.com
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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Sorry for the delay in posting this one. For those of you that don’t know this is the relaunched weekly news letter available at the club, it’s going to be available online each week, usually in PDF format but for this week you’ve just go the plain text version. If you’re interested in Contributing to the newsletter or this website please email me – jawhitehurst@me.com
The Green & Gold
The Newsletter Of New Milton Cricket Club
Through The Teams
The first full programme of the season brought success for the Colts teams and the lower senior sides, but mixed performances from the Club’s First and Second X1s.
First Blood
First out the blocks were the U13A ( 107 -5 ) who beat their Bashley counterparts ( 59 -6 ) last Thursday. Ollie Nicholls ( 30 ret ) and Toby Edwards (26) led the way with the bat. They were backed up by excellent work from all the New Milton bowlers who kept the opposition in check at all times.
Bowlers On Top
On Saturday the First X1 bowled and fielded exceptionally well to dismiss a powerful Burridge line up for 129 in Southern Premier Division 2. Headline grabbers were Dan Loader ( 4-22 ) and skipper Ryan Beck ( 3-12 ) but in truth the achievement belonged to all the bowlers and the fielders who performed to very high standards throughout. The batting was less distinguished with the side unable to get to grips with the visitors bowling, and ultimately folding for 46.
Battling Performance By the 2nds
The 2nd X1 ( 173-9 ) also lost but in a much more keenly contested match against Basingstoke & North Hants ( 174-4 ). New Milton endured the worst of the batting conditions but were boosted by battling knocks from skipper Pete Wakefield (61) and Richard Wilson (31). Our bowlers were never quite able to make the breakthrough as a couple of crucial catches were put down.
‘Pistol’ Fires For The Threes.
Skipper ‘Pistol’ Pete Johnson ( 76 ) led from the front as the 3rds ( 203-5 ) came out on top against Bashley ( 198-6 ). Pete was well supported by Dave Crossley. Jim Metcalfe chipped in valuably with both bat and ball, but it was young wicketkeeper Will Crossley who took the fielding plaudits turning in an excellent performance in his first senior game.
Mills Is Lord of The Manor
Young leggie David Mills ( 5-18 ) wove his magic to see the 4th X1 ( 175-3 ) home against Langley Manor ( 114 ). The New Milton total was built around contributions from the ever reliable Tony Jones, and Will Freeman, but mainly a fine innings from Andy Soffe ( 63 ).
A Win For the Under 11s
The U11s ( 255 ) got off the mark with a win against Sway ( 235 ). In a good all round team performance Tim Nurse and Chris Ogborne chipped in well with the bat. Alex Mills showed his enthusiasm when bowling and fielding.
Under 15s Just Miss Out
The 15s ( 86-6 ) will have taken plenty of positives from this game although they left their ‘charge’ a bit late to overhaul Langley Manor. Fine bowling by Will Thompson ( 2-7 ), Ellis Day ( 2-19), and Todd Clarke ( 1-12 ) restricted the visitors to 99 – 7. The New Milton response was built on a sound platform laid by the impressive openers Andy Case ( 12 ) and Richard Vallis (14 ). Grant Jenkins ( 14 no ) held the middle order together while Todd Clarke ( 21 ) took the attack to the bowlers but in the end came up just short.
Well Done Charlotte, George and Will
Charlotte Taylor enjoyed another good day for Hampshire U15 Girls on Sunday, scoring 20, and bowling four overs for only ten runs as her team beat Oxfordshire convincingly.
Congratulations to George Watts and Will Crossley who have been selected for the Hampshire U12 squad for the coming season.
Chairman Looks Forward
Steve Taylor, Club Chairman, is looking forward to a fulfilling season for all teams, players, and supporters, telling the Green & Gold ‘ We are well set for an enjoyable season at all levels. The long term weather forecast looks good. The ground and facilities are in excellent condition thanks to the efforts of Andy Beck, our Groundsman, and all those members who put hard hours into refurbishing the Clubhouse. The Colts squads are filling up and the young players are working hard with their coaches.
With regard to the Colts, I would like to say a particular word of appreciation for the support given by the young players’ parents. We are a local Club. We have to homegrow our players. Virtually all of the players in our senior teams have come up through our own development system. Parent support is a critical factor in making all this happen, and the Club is very grateful for it’.
Through The Teams
Of the Senior teams only the First X1 was in action last weekend, suffering a narrow defeat against Havant 2nds in Southern Premier Division 2. The New Milton bowlers put in a good stint to keep Havant in check, and a total of 200 looked well within reach as New Milton cruised to 60 without loss in 12 overs. However, uncertainty against the Havant spin bowlers gradually undermined the Club’s response which ultimately petered out 30 runs short with overs in hand. Man of the match for New Milton was Nick Gargaro who took 1 – 26 off ten overs and hit a forceful 32 at the top of the batting order.
Welcome To Walt – The man who never sleeps ……..
New Milton CC extends a warm welcome to Wieghardt Van Der Walt who has paid his own way to the UK to get a taste of English Club Cricket. Immediately nicknamed ‘Walt’ by his New Milton team mates, who generally communicate in words of one syllable, he was introduced to the Club by Southern League sage, Mike Vimpany. ‘Walt’, from George near Capetown, who is on his first visit to the UK, arrived on Friday evening with no sleep for 36 hours due to postponed fights and was pitched straight into the Havant match ! Sure be a popular figure, around the Club for the next five months ‘Walt’ will be looking forward to some well earned kip.
Colts Review
Under 11A ( 268 – 4 ) kicked off with a win against Mudeford ( 245 – 4 ) on Sunday. Other teams suffered the frustration of games being cancelled due to the opposition not being able to raise sides.
Congratulations to Charlotte Taylor who has been selected for Hampshire U15 Girls. Playing against Sussex last weekend Charlotte took 1 – 10 in a thrilling match which ended in a tie.
The Club hopes to have more good news to report soon about players who are currently in contention for places in County and District squads.
Off Field News
Subscriptions are now due. Thank you to all those who have paid. Please renew if you have not already done so. This season’s Fixture Card has been designed to also serve as your Membership Card. Those who have paid will receive a card including a Membership Number for future reference.
The Club is in discussion with a local Brewery about the possibility of having draught beers available in the Clubhouse. More news should be available in a couple of weeks.
Diary Dates
15th May – The Club is honoured to have been asked by New Milton Town Council to host ‘Mayor Making’ . Councillors and guests will have an opportunity to see our Colts training programme in action during the evening.
24th May – The Club is hosting Hants U12 v Dorset. The Clubhouse will be open for those who wish to support their County – whichever it may be!
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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New Milton B 80 for 6, Ellingham 69 all out.
NEW FOREST U13 LEAGUE
At a sunny Fernhill, with a good crowd watching, Ellingham won the toss and asked New Milton to bat. This looked to be an excellent decision as opening bowlers Rouse and Perrett had the home team reeling at 6 for 3 after 3 overs. Eveliegh and Keffen played their way out of trouble with some positive strokeplay and put on an excellent 61 for the 4th wicket. New Milton closed on 80 for 6 from their 16 overs.
Rouse opened the Ellingham innings and played beautifully, hitting the boundary regularly. Unfortunately nobody could stay with him. Herbert took 2 wickets in his first 2 balls, Hughes bowled a double wicket maiden and wicketkeeper Chapman made 2 sharp stumpings. Rouse retired after scoring 30 but after Keffen took 2 wickets in an over, Rouse returned to the crease. He continued his free scoring and looked as though he could win the match for Ellingham singlehandedly, until a beauty from Eveliegh took out his middle stump for 43. New Milton won an exciting contest by 11 runs to take their 3rd straight victory this season.
New Milton – Goodfellow, Nurse, Tuddenham, Eveliegh, Keffen, Chapman, Adams, Smith, Herbert, Gurden.
Ellingham – Rouse, Clamp, M Karelis, Perrett, Lillis, McManus, C Karelis, Fisher, Holbrook, L Cameron, J Cameron
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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New Milton II 88-10 lost to Hythe & Dibden 89-7
New Milton without Rowledge bound skipper Peter Wakefield were asked to bat first, on what proved to be a bowler’s paradise. The wicket typically in May proved to be A handful to all the batsman on the Day. After an initial stable opening stand between Watts and Neal, wickets began to fall at regular intervals. Only Watts (10) Wilson (23) and S.Dyer-Smith (11) made double figures. New Milton were all out for poultry 88.
After the interval, Milton came out ready for a battle. Milton’s opening Attack of Waller and Neal bowled well with no luck in the early stages of Hythe’s innings, but with the introduction of one time Leicester City FC trialist Steve “Double Top” Tilbury, the game began to turn slightly. Tilbury bowled 10 over’s straight off, which is no mean feat for a man of his stature. In tandem with vice skipper Taylor 8-6-9-0 the pressure was being applied, and when Tilbury 10-1-21-4 finished his spell Hythe were battling to score runs. Neal (2-27) returned for an impressive second spell, but with only 88 to defend it was always going to be a tough ask. With some great out fielding Hythe limped past Milton’s total with only 3 wickets left.
Milton Travel to Ropley next week who are also looking for their first win.
Posted on May 20th, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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New Milton off to a flyer
New Milton U13 A 107 – 5 Bashley A 59 – 6
On a chilly evening at Fernhill, New Milton batted first with openers Ollie Nicholls (30 retired) and Toby Edwards (26) laying the foundations with a 59 run opening stand. The pair kept the score board moving with some good running between the wickets whilst any loose bowling was punished. Charlotte Taylor then blasted a couple of boundaries in a cameo innings to take the home team’s total to over 100. The 32 extras conceded by Bashley didn’t help their cause.
In reply Bashley were always behind the run rate as New Milton bowled with discipline to restrict scoring opportunities. Ollie Dowding (11) batted patiently at the top of the order but it wasn’t until Marcus Lewis (14 n.o.) came to the crease towards the end of the innings that any pressure was put on the home side. New Milton’s bowlers shared the wickets with George Watts (3-0 -11-1), Alex Mills (4-0-10-1 ), Toby Edwards (4-0-11-1) and Josh Thompson (3-0-10-1) the most effective.
New Milton: Nicholls, Edwards, Crossley, Hussey, Taylor, New, Tomkins, Watts, Dymond, Thompson, Mills
Posted on May 18th, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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Teams for this weekends clashes.
Posted on May 15th, 2009 by James Whitehurst
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