Episode 2 - Cozball - The Force Awakens
Match Report...18th June vs Mottram (away)
The threat of rain stayed away and Glossop vets could pull on their whites to entertain the expectant crowds at their first away game. Glossop were happy to welcome back Rick Marsden and Alex Carroll to the team and it was great to see Sam Alder making his debut.
Glossop lost the toss and were put into bat, a position they were not use to but with a strong batting line up they were confident of posting a big score. After a few early wickets Steve Marsh and Rick Marsden settled the ship and both made vital scores of 19, with Marsden setting the tone with some big hitting and Steve Marsh pushing for quick runs. Colin Taylor came in at 6 and knocked a quick fire 25 not out to help settle things in the middle order, well supported by Alex Carroll who made 18. The wicket was slowing up but Lewis Calvert and Sam Alder added some vital runs in the last few overs and Glossop Vets ended up posting a combative score of 116.
After a quick change around Rick Ingham and Lewis Calvert opened the bowling and although no wickets taken, bowling was tight and pressure was building. Steve Marsh came on and made the break through with a good length ball that was chipped up and taken by Colin Taylor at backward square leg, breaking a solid opening partnership. Mottram rallied and made good progress in the middle overs so Glossop were forced to bring on their number 1 strike bowler, and he didn't disappoint. Paul Edgar taking 2 wickets in his first over and slowing Mottram's progress. With the scores looking tight Jay Allen, Rick Marden, Alex Carrroll, Steve Kirkham and Sam Alder all bowled vital 2nd overs to keep Glossop in the game. Pressure built and Mottram were forced to take risky runs, the ball went loose and Glossop's wicket keeper, Andy Wilde snaffled the ball and aimed at the stumps, a direct hit ran out Mottram's danger man. Glossop were getting on top but Mottram only needed 13 runs off the last 2 overs for a big win. Taylor bowled the penultimate over and a wicket on the first ball, caught by Marsden at mid wicket helped increase the pressure on Mottram. Edgar bowled the last over and held his nerve only giving away 6 runs, leading the Vets to to a 6 run victory and helping them remain unbeaten in the season and leading to wild celebrations in the away team dressing room.
Man of the Match: A proper all round team performance where everyone contributed but possibly just taken by Colin Taylor (*) with 25 not out and 2 overs 1 wicket for 3 runs and 1 catch.
Glossop vets march on 🏏🍺
* Match report by Colin Taylor
Glossop Cricket Club’s 1st XI kicked off their 2025 GMCL Championship campaign in style on Saturday with a confident 7-wicket victory away at Moorside. Chasing 126 for victory, Glossop reached their target in just under 30 overs, led by a composed half-century from Matt Sonczak and a polished unbeaten 34 from captain Chris Gill . The day heralded the start of a new era for Glossop with four players made their 1st XI league debuts — Owais Shah , Max Hatzoglou , Digby Evans , and Tom Lane — all talented cricketers in their own right, signalling some exciting times ahead at North Road. With the sun shining and conditions helpful for seam bowling, Moorside won the toss and elected to bat first. Glossop’s bowling attack, featuring a mix of youth and experience, wasted little time in making inroads. The standout performer was debutant Digby Evans , who bowled with excellent rhythm and control to finish with superb figures of 4 for 24 from 8.2 overs. Evans struck early and returned later in the innings to clean up the tail, showing maturity beyond his years. James Eyre chipped in with 2 for 18 in a probing 7-over spell, while William Hargreaves supported brilliantly with 3 for 28. Fresh from a stint Down Under, Matt Sonczak also claimed a wicket and helped dry up the runs in the middle overs. Tom Lane, also making his debut, bowled with genuine pace and was unlucky not to pick up a wicket, ending with figures of 0 for 27 from 8 overs — a performance that bodes well for the season ahead. Moorside were eventually dismissed for 125 in 48.2 overs. In reply, Glossop lost debutant Owais Sha h early for 4, bowled by Saqib. Max Hatzoglou also was adjudged LBW, although early days both players have a pedigree which means that they’ll settle quickly at this level. When David Wilde was trapped lbw for 17, Glossop found themselves at 45 for 3, but any nerves were quickly settled by the experienced pair of Gill and Sonczak. Their unbroken 81-run partnership saw the visitors home without further loss. Gill played the anchor role, guiding the innings with authority, while Sonczak took the attack to the bowlers with a fluent 51* off just 55 deliveries — striking seven boundaries and a six. It was a commanding win for Glossop, underpinned by an excellent bowling performance and a calm chase under pressure. The debutants brought fresh energy and enthusiasm, and with such a strong team performance to build from, confidence will be high heading into the next round of fixtures. The 1st XI return to North Road this coming Saturday vs Greenfield where they’ll look to continue their winning start in front of the home crowd. Scorecard
Glossop CC 2nd XI made a strong start to their 2025 GMCL Division 5 East campaign with a narrow yet impressive 6-run victory over Moorside 2nd XI at North Road on Saturday. Batting first, Glossop posted 154 all out in 38.2 overs, led by a composed innings of 41 from Ben Wilson, who anchored the top order. He received good support from Jarrod Holmes, who added a steady 19. Despite wickets falling regularly, Glossop were able to battle their way to a defendable total, with the father and son partnership of 39 between John (30) and Jack Stopford (14) though Wajid Khan posed a serious threat for the visitors with a superb spell of 5 for 38. In response, Moorside looked well in the chase but were ultimately bowled out for 148 in 39.1 overs. The standout with the ball for Glossop was Joe Doody, who claimed 4 for 38 from an 11-over spell, regularly disrupting the visitors’ progress. Sam Dyson also impressed with figures of 3 for 21, whilst skipper David Allen returned a vital 2 for 7 at the end to seal the win for the home side. Behind the stumps, John Stopford had a fine day with five dismissals—three catches and two stumpings—capping off an excellent all-round performance. A solid all-round display with bat, ball and in the field got Glossop’s season off to a winning start. Scorecard
Get ready to swing into action for a fantastic day out! Glossop Cricket Club is thrilled to announce our annual Golf Day, taking place on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at the beautiful Glossop Golf Club. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just enjoy a leisurely round, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of golf, good company, and support your local cricket club. Gather your team of four and get ready for a day of friendly competition on the greens. Here's the lowdown: Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Location: Glossop Golf Club Format: Teams of 4 Cost: ÂŁ200 per team The Schedule for the Day: 11:00 AM: Arrive at Glossop Golf Club for a warm welcome and refreshments to get you ready for the course. 11:30 AM: Get set for a thrilling shotgun start! Following the round, join us for the all-important presentation of prizes, followed by a delicious fish and chip dinner and the chance to relax and enjoy some drinks with fellow participants. Don't miss out! Gather your team and book your spot now. More details on how to register will be announced soon, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels. We look forward to seeing you on the fairways! For more information, please contact Dal Allen ( dave.s.allen@hotmail.co.uk )