Juniors Update - June 2023
Under 9s
The start of the season has been a mixed one weather wise meaning the U9s have only had 3 tournaments so far this season. The format for U9s is each team plays 2 games per evening, 6 v 6 with 3 batting pairs facing 3 overs so it’s a 9 over innings. It’s a softball format. The aim is for the kids to learn the fundamentals of cricket whether that be batting, bowling or fielding. The main aim is to get them enjoying the game, to participate and set them on what will hopefully be something they want to do as a hobby or even profession for years to come.
We started off the season with a tournament at Denton West where we played Denton West B and Denton A. Against Denton we fielded really well against a strong team. Some rustiness showed and we couldn’t match their high score, losing the game by 40 runs which at this level is a lot. Wickets really do win games at this level because you lose 4 runs for every wicket lost. In our second game, Freddie who is already playing hard ball in our U11s really showed up, hitting 40 to set us up for a win. Always nice to beat West at any level.
Our second tournament was at a sunny Saddleworth where we played Micklehurst B and then their A team. We played really we against their B team restricting them to 24 in their 9 overs. We managed to score 46 in our 9 overs so a comfortable win. Some really tidy bowling and excellent catching won us the game! In the second game we came up against a strong side with a couple of their players already playing as high as the U13s. It showed and we couldn’t really score enough to trouble them. 50 played 31. We didn’t look out of our depth but a couple of their players really did make a big difference.
On to Denton playing against Droylsden and then Denton B. We really turned up for these games, showing a lot of the skills we’ve been practicing on a Friday and displaying them in the games. Against Droylsden we bowled well restricting them to 41, taking 3 wickets. Young Aiden really set the tone taking 2 wickets in the very first over. We started off slowly with the bat but that was expected. Izzy was playing her first game but batted solidly. It was great to see Izzy playing, its so important we get girls into cricket and hopefully Izzy is the first of many who start playing. She really enjoyed it which is of course the main thing. After 6 overs we needed 24 runs which is a lot in 3 overs. Sam and Ted batted brilliantly to get us to 51 though meaning they scored 34 as a pair. They won us the game and loved doing so. Against Denton B we bowled first again and it was our best team bowling display of the season so far. We rescripted Denton to 11 off their 9 overs. Some great catching, ground fielding and tight straight bowling really set us up for victory. In our batting innings, Izzy and Ted started off really well getting us to 36 off 3, Fred and Aiden took us to 67 off 6 and then Sam and Ted (batting again due to illness for another player) finished the 9 overs off with us scoring 93. In that 93, Ted scored 51*, yes he batted twice but a phenomenal achievement to score 50 off 6 overs (in c.22 balls). 2 great wins on the night for us!
Its been a really encouraging start to the season. Hopefully the weather will be kind for the rest of the season but especially on Monday 12th June when we host a tournament of 6 teams on North Rd meaning around 42 players & coaches, plus 36-72 parents, a great opportunity to showcase our facilities.
The Glossop Glass & Glazing U9s Player of the Month goes to: Freddie Townsend for his excellent all round displays in all 6 games. Batting Fred gives it a whack, bowling he’s accurate and has pace and his fielding is second to none.
Under 11s
The Under 11s are continuing to develop and grow in confidence using the hard ball in the 2023 season at North Road.
Whilst the first few matches were a tough learning curve, the players have really started using the skills and knowledge gained at Friday Night Training and then apply them into match-day scenarios.
The players are beginning to grow as a team and are understanding more and more about the tactics of the game, which will be useful during the second half of the season’s fixtures as they go into the performance league.
It is especially great to see the young players coming down and supporting the senior teams on Saturday and no-doubt some of them in a few years will be turning out for those senior teams!
Standout performances in the early season must go to Henry Marsh who is averaging 32 with the bat and has been central to the onfield captaincy decisions. In addition to this, young Fred Townend, who is still an U9s player, has put in some brilliant spells of bowling and is fearless when it comes to facing older, quicker bowlers.
Under 13s
The U13s have started the season positively after reaching a cup semi-final, they now sit top of their regional league table, meaning they will likely qualify for the top tier of the performance league in June. Whilst there have been notable contributions, the thing that has stood out more than anything is the togetherness the team has. The facilities at North Road are getting good use with most of the team spending nights in the week and large chunks of the weekend in the nets.
The team boasts League Representative player Olly Boothroyd and 2 Derbyshire County players, Joseph Bolton and Ben Wilson. These lads have contributed heavily with bat and ball in games to date as well as putting in some good performances in the senior teams.
Big credit must go to some of the developing talent at the club though. Firstly, the left hander Max Mulvey, who has only really picked the game back up this season has really shown his intent to improve his game. He’s picked up some wickets with his brisk seam bowling and has his first ever 30 not out vs Denton St Lawrence in the process. All-rounder Lucas Kenyon has produced good performances with ball and bat as well as demonstrating some outstanding fielding skills of late. The Dyson brothers, Harry and Jacob, have also shone. Harry seems to have hit form with the bat recently scoring runs with some classy shots vs Dukinfield and Greenfield and Jacob has been picking up wickets with some regularity as well as developing a very safe pair of hands in the field.
Alfie Peck has started to develop his game from left arm seam to spin with a little help from Glossop spin legend, Damian Eyre. He manged to capture his first wicket as a spinner vs Woodhouses earlier this month. This could be an exciting development for the bowling balance of the team as the swing bowling of Nathan Allen, Harry Townend and Ryan Smith continues to improve and will no doubt see each of the lads picking up important wickets and runs in the performance league rounds in the coming month.
The Glossop Glass and Glazing Player of the Month goes to 2 players, Olly Boothroyd and Max Mulvey.
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