Match Report: Glossop CC Vets & Sponsors vs Hayfield Nomads
🦁 Match Report: Glossop CC Vets & Sponsors vs Hayfield Nomads
📍 North Road | August 2025
On a warm and welcoming afternoon at North Road, Glossop CC’s Vets & Sponsors XI took to the field against the always-enjoyable Hayfield Nomads, delivering a wonderful game played in excellent spirit and full of memorable moments both on and off the pitch.
Batting first, the home side posted a competitive 149 for 3 in the retire-at-25 format, with a series of composed and confident contributions.
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Batting Highlights:
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Lewis Calvert
opened with a fluent 25 retired
•
Andrew Portmann
of Alpha BPO swung hard and retired with a 13 ball 28
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Steve Marsh
and
Ted Mitchell
both retired on 25, demonstrating solid technique and some brutal hitting
•
Andy Wilde
added a run-a-ball 22 before selflessly retiring
• A special moment saw father and son
Dan and Benjamin Cornwell (SPE Resourcing)
bat together in a proud family highlight for the day
In response, Hayfield Nomads were restricted to 114, thanks not only to smart bowling but also an impeccable fielding display from the Glossop side.
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Fielding & Bowling Highlights:
•
Lewis Calvert
took a stunning diving catch at deep mid-wicket, the highlight of a faultless fielding display
•
Andy Lang (Alpha BPO & Munny)
may have wandered the field at times, but on the rare occasion he stood in the right place — he held onto a well-judged catch!
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Ted Mitchell
and
Dan Cornwell
bowled with control and accuracy, keeping the run rate in check
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Benjamin Cornwell (SPE Resourcing)
picked up 1 for 2 in a sharp spell
•
Steve Kirkham
was clinical, taking 2 for 12
•
Steve Marsh
(1-13) and
Rick Marsden
(1-9) chipped in with tidy spells
•
Andy Lang,
playing his first-ever cricket match, delighted the crowd with 2 wickets for 16 — an outstanding debut!
• Behind the stumps,
Andy Wilde
and
Ben Cornwell
both kept tidy and efficient innings, helping secure key dismissals
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The match was a fantastic celebration of cricket, community, and appreciation for those who support the club. The day had it all — runs, wickets, laughter, and even a few unexpected fielding masterclasses!
🙏 Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:
🔹 AlphaBPO.co.za
🔹 SPEresourcing.co.uk
🔹 MunnyGroup.com
Your support on and off the field keeps the heart of Glossop Cricket Club beating strong.
#TheLions #GlossopCC #ThankYouSponsors #CricketForAll #ClubCricket #FamilyClub #GlossopVets #HayfieldNomads
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Glossop CC vs Hayfield Nomads – Full Match
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Alternative match report
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Star Wars: The Cricket Awakens (again)
Episode XXV – The Battle of North Road
A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, the warriors of Glossop CC Vets & Sponsors assembled at North Road. Their mission: to defend the honour of the Lions against the roaming Hayfield Nomads. The Force was strong, and with light sabres disguised as cricket bats, the heroes of Glossop prepared for battle.
First to ignite his blade was Lewis Calvert, striking 25 before retiring to the pavilion Jedi Council. Andrew Portmann of Alpha BPO stepped forward next, playing strokes as precise as a droid’s calculations, also retiring on 28. The experienced knights Steve Marsh and Ted Mitchell each retired on 25, while Andy Wilde delivered a flurry of 22 runs. A truly special moment in the saga saw the father-and-son duo, Dan and Ben Cornwell (SPE Resourcing), stride out together – the Force clearly runs strong in that family. Glossop closed their innings on 149 for 3, the Death Star firmly constructed.
When the Nomads took up the chase, the Lions unleashed their Jedi bowlers. Steve Kirkham was ruthless, striking twice for just 12 runs. Andy Lang (representing Alpha BPO & Munny), making his cricket debut, bowled with Sith-like menace, taking 2-16. Ben Cornwell (1-2), Steve Marsh (1-13), and Rick Marsden (1-9) all dealt decisive blows. Meanwhile, Ted Mitchell and Dan Cornwell tightened the screws with their accuracy, ensuring the Nomads’ resistance was futile.
The fielding was nothing short of heroic. Lewis Calvert soared through the air at deep mid-wicket, pouching a spectacular diving catch worthy of a Starfighter pilot. Even Andy Lang, despite occasionally wandering the outfield like a lost stormtrooper, found himself in the right place at the right time to claim a sharp catch. Behind the stumps, Andy Wilde and Ben Cornwell provided tidy keeping, shutting down the Nomads’ counter-attack.
At the final reckoning, the Nomads were restricted to 114, and the Rebels of North Road triumphed. The crowd cheered, the sponsors smiled, and balance was restored to the cricketing galaxy.
🙏 Special thanks to the noble allies who fuelled this mission:
🔹 AlphaBPO.co.za
🔹 SPE Resourcing – speresourcing.co.uk
🔹 MunnyGroup.com
The Force of community, friendship, and cricket spirit will be with Glossop CC… always.
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