Cozball – Episode 3 – Attack Attack Attack
** Match Report (03/07/2024 10:14am) **
Tonight, Glossop Vets welcomed Broadbottom Veterans to North Road and hoped to continue their strong start to the season. Glossop lost the toss and were put into bat but were hoping to post a big score as weather and pitch conditions were favourable.
From ball 1 Glossop were on the front foot with Lewis Calvert and Steve Marsh setting the tone, attacking the Broadbottom bowling with some exquisite stroke play and strong running between the wickets. A partnership of 49 in quick time gave Glossop the platform they desired to punish Broadbottom. Both openers retired on 25 bringing Alex Carroll to the crease who continued his fine form with the bat and smashed a quick fire 15, backed up by Sam Alder who played well for 9 with 2 superb boundary shots to keep the runs flowing. Tim Halpin was in at 6 and started well helping to take Glossop over the 100 mark in the 13th over. Due to the fantastic start, the Lower middle order could let their hands go and the runs came thick and fast with Tim retiring on 27, Colin Taylor getting 21 and Paul Edgar hitting 25 off just 14 balls. A little cameo from Jay Allen and Steve Kirkham at the end of the innings meant Glossop could post 179, their highest total of the season.
Broadbottom came out to start their chase, but Glossop went on the attack with some attacking fielding positions but needed some strong opening bowling to complement the field placings. Tim Halpin and Rick Ingham opened up and caused all sort of problems, only conceding 9 runs off the opening 4 overs, but it was Rick Ingham again, who made the breakthrough with a superb delivery that was knocked up to short mid-on and taken by Halpin. Ingham really is cementing his spot as Glossop’s opening bowler. Alder, Kirkham, Marsden and Allen bowled the next 8 overs and although wickets were tough to come by, all bowlers caused lots of issues and caused panic in Broadbottoms middle order forcing them to take some risky singles. Glossop’s fielding was sharp, a direct hit from Taylor and some excellent fielding from Steve Kirkham and Lewis Calvert resulted in 3 run outs, the last assisted by Steve Marsh who was deputising behind the stumps, 1 of many good things the Glossop wicket keeper did throughout the game. Broadbottom had been broken and were well behind the run rate, Glossops bowlers were still tight at the end and Alex Carroll finished off his excellent evening with a wicket, caught at mid wicket and Glossop tasted victory again. Broadbottom finished on 85 for 5….a 94 run victory for Glossop Vets.
Man of the Match - Steve Marsh. Superb batting at the top of the order, setting the tone and platform for Glossop to post a large score, and also solid behind the stumps.
This felt like the fixture where Glossop really got hold of the attacking cricket they want to play and if they continue with this positivity and attack mindedness, I'm not sure many teams will be able to cope with them.
Glossop Cricket Club are proud to annouce a new women's softball team for the upcoming season. Playing a mixture of competitive matches and social festival and tournaments - something for everyone. Outdoor training will take place on Sundays in September. Winter training will start on Sunday 26th October at Glossopdale School (3-4pm) Please contact secretary@glossopcc.co.uk for further details.
Match Report: Hayfield Nomads v Glossop Vets (26th August 2025) Play Cricket Scorecard On a beautiful Tuesday evening, Glossop Vets made the short journey over Chunal to play the Nomads - their last game of the season. Expectation was high and spirits were up, the Vets really wanted to put on a show ….and the fans that travelled were not disappointed. Glossop welcomed Liam Amos and Dan Keeley for their debuts, the Nomads were put into bat and Glossop set about trying to keep them down to a small total on the undulating ground with one of the smallest boundaries seen all season. Glossop opened with Jay Allen and Sam Alder. Alder looked a little rusty due to a short lay off, but still had a few magic deliveries. Allen looked a bit stiff after his 5 over spell for the 3rds but managed to keep the Nomads down to 21 runs in the first 4. Ted Mitchell and Dan Keeley were next up. Both turned the screw with superb line and length and both were rewarded. Mitchell first with a fizzing delivery that was knocked high back towards him, he managed to back pedal and hold off the challenge from Ste Kirkham to take a high catch off his own bowling. Keeley next, superb full length delivery taking the stumps out the ground…the pair had bowled 4 overs, took 2 wickets for 7 runs combined. Nomads were under pressure. Steve Kirkham and Dave Allen bowled the next set. Kirkham steady. Allen bowling with his usual unusual run up causing issues and managed to sneak one through the gate for the Vets 3rd wicket. But this brought Nomads middle order to the crease - and their middle order is dangerous. Liam Amos and Tim Halpin had to try come up with some plans to take some quick wickets and it was Amos who struck. A full straight delivery nipping the bails off. The danger man was gone…unfortunatly this brought the other danger man to the crease and he didn't hold back, hitting a quick 20. Halpin bowled well, showing last year's form..the vets hoping he can take this into next season. Due to some expansive hitting the Nomads were on 122 off 16 overs and at risk of posting a big total. Rick Marsden and Taylor bowled the last 4. Both were tight. Taylor took 3 quick wickets for 1 run and Marsden closed down his end only going for 3 runs and bowling a maiden for the 20th over. Fielding was on point and the vets had held the Nomads to 126 . Halpin and Kirkham opened the batting, Both started well. Kirkham hitting his first 6 of the season to score a quick fire 10 before being caught out. Halpin, this time with the bat, looking back to his best. Marsden joined him at the crease and both set about knocking off the runs. Halpin, then Marsden started to open the shoulders and boundaries were keeping the Vets up with the run rate. Both retired unbeaten, Halpin on 23 off 17 and Marsden with 23 off 20. Allen and Keeley were now at the crease. Allen hit a 6 but was out next ball, caught in the deep for 8. Keeley was looking composed, playing some proper cricket shots with 2 lovely cover drives to the boundary to move onto 14. Taylor joined him at the crease. Keeley then got a ripper that took his middle stump out, Mitchell came in who had been in imperious form, first ball…straight through the gate and bowled. Glossops danger man was gone for a golden. Nomads bowler was on a hattrick ... .the field came in….but in came Super Sam Alder. First ball…4…second ball …4…third ball…4….fouth ball….4….fifth ball…you guessed it….4…..Alder had put the vets in an unloseable position and had scored the quickest retirement of the season with a 400% strike rate….now thats Cozball!! Taylor retired on 10 leaving Wilde and Jay Allen to score the winning runs. Wilde went big trying to finish it early but was caught on the boundary, with a 1 handed catch. Amos came to join Allen at the crease, the vets only needing 2 runs off 3 overs to win. Nomads were tight around the bat and Allen couldn't get the ball away. Tensions were rising in the Vets dressing room…surley Allen could hit 1…and he did, a wide delivery..Allen spun on it and hit it hard behind him nearly hitting the wicketkeeper with bat and ball… but it flew to the boundary and the vets had finished the season on a high. 4 wins on the bounce to cap a good 3rd season. Man of the Match - Sam Alder. Explosive batting won the game, Best strike rate of the season and was great to watch. Cozball in its finest form. The vets will now take a break but will be having a presentation and a christmas doo and it will be great to all get together and talk crap about how good we were this season and how we need to improve and try come up with a plan to get our achey bones through another season…but i hope everyone enjoyed the year and i look forward to seeing you back in the nets next year. Up The Vets
Match Report: Glossop CC Vets & Sponsors vs Hayfield Nomads