Glossop win close encounter to become GMCL Under 15 champions
Match Report: Heaton CC Under 15 vs Glossop CC Under 15
Greater Manchester Cricket League - Under 15 Champion of Champions Final
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Venue: Heaton CC, Lower Pools, Bolton.
Glossop Cricket Clubs Under 15s triumphed in a thrilling 9-run victory over previously unbeaten Heaton CC to secure the Greater Manchester Cricket League 2024 Champion of Champions title. Heaton, who had dominated the GMCL West Performance League, brought plenty of talent, showing their quality with both bat and ball. Their fielding was exceptional, with stunning catches in key moments. Despite Heaton’s strong showing, a superb all-round performance from Joe Doody and crucial contributions from Glossop’s young stars saw them edge past their rivals to lift the trophy.
After winning the toss, Glossop chose to bat first. Alfie Peck, promoted up the order to provide early momentum, made 17 off 21 balls, running sharply between the wickets with Joseph Bolton. Peck hit a couple of boundaries including a steepling 6 to get the Glossop crowd roaring. The pair's 42-run partnership for the first wicket gave Glossop a solid foundation, despite some quality bowling from Heaton. 13-year-old Bolton looked in classy form, rotating the strike effectively and playing a crucial role in keeping the innings steady. His composed 25 from 35 balls anchored Glossop’s efforts.
Heaton’s fielders made a significant impact with key dismissals. Olly Boothroyd, who had looked in good touch, was dismissed for 14 after a brilliant catch at cover by Dharmik Patel. Joe Doody chipped in with 19 valuable runs from 16 balls, including a mighty six. Glossop Skipper, Ben Wilson, had steadied the ship, rotating the strike well with some intelligent cricket. He scored 19 off 20 balls before being caught at mid-wicket by a diving Eesaa Dawood in the final over, another great effort in the field by Heaton. Despite these setbacks, Glossop managed to keep the scoreboard moving. Max Mulvey, returning after several weeks out, contributed an unbeaten 13, punishing the bad balls and rotating the strike well. Glossop finished on 115-5 from their 20 overs, setting a challenging target. Heatons pick of their bowlers was the impressive Advaith Govindu who returned 1 for 12 off 3 overs.
Heaton would be confident after a strong season, began their chase with intent, but Joe Doody put Glossop on top early with a superb spell of disciplined bowling. His 4-over stint yielded figures of 1-7, including a maiden, immediately putting pressure on Heaton’s top order. Doody’s removal of Advaith Govindu for a duck set the tone, leaving Heaton on the back foot. Olly Boothroyd provided solid support, trapping Adam Bhuta LBW for 6, leaving Heaton struggling at 8-2.
William Lucas (26) and Dharmik Patel (29) fought back with a key partnership, taking the game into a tense phase. Patel, however, fell to Joseph Bolton, caught by Joe Doody while attempting to push the scoring rate. A crucial moment came when Dan Keeley pulled off a quick-thinking run-out. After the ball ricocheted off Wilson’s knee, Keeley reacted swiftly to throw to keeper Boothroyd for him to remove the bails and turn the game in Glossop’s favour at a critical juncture.
After a lengthy period out with injury, Keeley showed signs of some rhythm and pace with the ball, picking up the important wicket of Tobias James, who he caught off his own bowling from one that popped. Keeley almost had another wicket after Nathan Allen took a great catch, only for it to be called a no-ball.
Heatons Will Hamilton strode to the crease and started to punish some loose Glossop deliveries. It looked like Hamilton was going to the win the game for the home side, but a defining moment came when Ben Wilson produced a stunning diving catch off his own bowling to remove Hamilton who had turned the game around with 27 off 17 balls. Despite Wilson’s first over going for 11 runs, the Glossop skipper held his nerve, finishing with figures of 2 for 17 in 3 overs and playing a pivotal role in closing out the match. Max Mulvey then sealed the win with a cool final run-out to dismiss Harley Hague, as Heaton were bowled out for 106 in 19.4 overs, giving Glossop a memorable 9-run victory.
Glossop celebrated, Heaton were disappointed but it was a fitting finale to the GMCL junior league finals day hosted excellently by Heaton. Despite this loss, Heaton had won the u18s final earlier in the day so it wasn’t all doom and gloom for a club clearly doing things right with their juniors. The game was played in the right spirit and umpired well by officials John Mayer and Dave Bardsley.
The umpires awarded Joe Doody Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round contribution. His spell of 1-7 in 4 overs with the new ball, combined with sharp fielding and a vital 19 runs with the bat, made him the standout player in this closely contested final.
Heaton showed their class throughout the match with strong performances, particularly with some great grabs in key stages of the first half. Despite falling just short, Heaton’s all-round efforts were those of a strong unit, pushing Glossop to the very end.
Glossop’s collective effort was key to this victory, with other notable contributions from young guns Henry Marsh, Lewis Allen, and Archie Edgar in the field, saving crucial runs and maintaining pressure on Heaton. Glossop stepped up when it mattered, ensuring they could overcome the oppositions quality to claim the title.
So Glossop close their season as the Greater Manchester Cricket League u15 champions. A very fitting end to their campaign having only lost one game all year to Sandiacre in the Derbyshire County Cup Final at Denby. It’s been an incredibly positive year for this side winning both their regional league and the GMCL East Performance League. The exciting part for club is that their oldest players are only 14 years old, meaning this talented squad will return next season at the Under 15 level with another year of experience and development under their belts. The future looks bright for Glossop CC and for this close-knit group of players. Well done lads, you did us proud……winter well.
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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