Seniors Update - June 2023
1st X1
Led by new skipper Matthew Sonczak, Glossop CC 1XI have made an excellent start to their GMCL Premier 2 campaign and currently sit in third place.
Six of the first eight league games away from home looked tricky on paper, but the 1XI are as yet unbeaten on the road. They've won four, with two further matches being abandoned due to poor early season weather.
Fixtures at North Road have been rare, with the 1XI winning and losing one each in the league, in addition to a comfortable victory in the first round of the cup.
Brendon Schultz - our new Australian overseas amateur - arrived in the UK on May 11th and has made an instant impact. In four matches so far, Brendon has taken 13 wickets @ 9.85, including 5-32 at Stand on debut, and hit a classy unbeaten half-century in the first round of the cup.
Elsewhere in the 1XI, Chris Gill has enjoyed a brilliant start to the year with the bat, making 244 runs @ 48.80 in eight innings and scoring his second Glossop CC century. Lee Dale and Matt Sonczak have also chipped in with important runs, both in the league and T20 competition.
One of the 1XI's strengths last season was spin bowling, and it's been no different in 2023. Will Hargreaves leads the wicket-taking charts with 20 @ 10.40, while Matt Sonczak has 9 @ 15.44 with an economy of just 2.29.
Dom Perrin has perhaps been the pick of the bowlers so far, taking 15 wickets @ 11.07 as a leg-spinner in early April and May, including two brilliant five-wicket hauls against Walshaw and Astley & Tyldesley.
2nd XI
After a successful 2022 season of introducing some of our promising juniors into 2nd team cricket and a 3rd place finish, it was decided early this year that the club needed to continue on its journey of transitioning players from junior to senior cricket. Many of the senior players are in their 40s with fitness, aches, pains, work and family commitments to contend with so the club has realigned its expectations for the year with a clear goal of maintaining its divisional status.
Despite losses versus Moorside and Dukinfield and rain affected match against Shaw, there was early promise shown. Over the 3 games, 13-year-old Derbyshire CCC representative Ben Wilson bowled 21 overs of off spin, picking up 8 wickets for 112 runs. Greater Manchester Cricket League representative Olly Boothroyd debuted, bowling his promising seam and showing some flare with the bat.
The team picked up its first win versus Saddleworth at a bustling North Road. Jonny Booth hit his straps and got 5 for 24 off 11 overs with stalwarts Mark Usher and Steve Bates both bowling miserly spells and picking up 1 and 2 wickets respectively. It was a landmark for the u13 player Olly Boothroyd too as one of his deliveries took a snick through to Steve Wood and he celebrated his first senior wicket. Saddleworth were all out for 89 which looked like an easy target to chase. However, after a solid start, wickets fell in quick succession and again the youngsters had a chance to shine. Another Derbyshire CCC junior, Joseph Bolton, batted fearlessly against a good bowling attack with a mixture of careful shots and some aggressive blows. When the classy left hander fell just over halfway to target the game was in the balance. Two partnerships became crucial with Steve Wood (16) and Ben Wilson putting on 18 together. When Woody fell, Sam Elliott (14*) came to the crease and both him and Wilson (13*) batted beautifully to see the game home in style, much to the plaudits of packed crowd.
Werneth and Prestwich proved to be challenging games however notable performances from seniors Usher, Sam Dyson and Dave Allen with some great signs of batting promise from junior Jack Stopford too. Olly Boothroyd picked up his 2nd senior wicket at Werneth and proved his talent with the bat scoring a fluent 19* off 24 balls.
The final game of May came at North Road with Woodhouses making the short trip from Failsworth. Their first innings total of 185 for 4 looked like it could be a challenging task. However, with a return to the side for David Wilde, Dan Eyre and first teamer Adam Hayes in at 3 Glossop fancied its chances…if only they could get a start…The left hander Wilde looked class, stroking the ball all around the wicket whilst at the other end, Eyre dominated the Woodhouses attack. Their opening partnership of 129 was a joy to watch and had the crowd elated. Eyres innings included 11 fours and 2 sixes when he was eventually out for 59 ball 75. Wildes 66* came off 85 balls and included 12 fours and Adam Hayes scored a run a ball 34* which saw Glossop home with 16 overs to spare.
3rd X1 and Vets.
The clubs newly formed 3rd X1 and Vets team have played one game each to date.
The 3rd team, playing with 8 juniors, managed a penultimate ball win against a Stalybridge side.
Match report below
Top start from the 3rd X1 yesterday. Excellent effort in the field with Olly, Nathan, Mike Boothroyd, Jacob, Alfie and Ben picking up wickets. Everyone deserves a mention with the ball but Nathan and Max deserve singling out as their spells were particularly miserly.
Also special mention to the 'vets' Steve for an excellent diving (forward) catch off the ever improving bowling of Jacob Dyson but then, not to be outdone by his aging teammate, Jason Allen pulled out an outstanding catch diving to his right to snaffle a beauty off the seam bowling of Alfie , removing dangerman Tolley (62) in the process.
Both crowd and teammates went wild for both catches and rightly so! (I share Paul Edgars view, Jason's catch was the better though, just!).
All in all, it was a really good half in the field, even when the ball was flying around for boundaries later on, we seemed to keep our cool and remained disciplined. Really happy with our progress here.
2nd innings started really well with Jack Stopford and Steve Marsh (42) opening up putting on 60 for the first wicket. Steve played well and punished the bad ball. Jack was patient and correct and managed to rotate the strike well when possible against a good bowling attack. When Steve fell to an excellent caught and bowled up stepped Olly Boothroyd and he picked up where Steve had left off punishing the bad balls particularly anything down legside. Jack showed great bravery after being peppered in the mid-riff from a few of the faster bowlers, but having weathered the storm incredibly well he eventually fell to the spin bowling of Tolley for a solid and very encouraging opening knock of 15.
Ben joined Olly and the pair of them rotated the strike well with both playing some nice shots. Olly rode his luck but was destructive in the process and started to edge close to his maiden 50..... As Ben (18) looked to push on he was caught with a beauty of one handed catch just as the game was looking like it was going to get wrapped by the pair. Max came in at 5 and although played some nice shots he was unfortunately bowled trying to push the score on. Like most of the lads he's progressing at a really good rate and the difference in his technique in 4 weeks is huge.
Next out was debutant Mike Boothroyd with son Olly on 49 and with us only needing 10 more runs. Mike's looked good value for runs in the practice sessions but this is match day......would/could the pressure show? Could this fine golfer who knows pressures and competition at a high level guide his cricket side to victory alongside his son? Well, if he was feeling the pressure it didn't show. He was calm, pushing a few deliveries back off the pick of the Stalybridge bowlers, even picking up a few singles in the process. Olly though, in true belligerent style smashed his way to his half century and released the pressure on the game. With only 3 balls remaining of the game and Mike facing, Olly saw a ball go down leg and decide to run through for a single bye to win the game much to the adulation of the spectators. Son and Father walking off the pitch together was a very special moment.
Glossop CC Vets vs Hare and Hounds
The vets games vs Hare and Hounds was the clubs first ever midweek social game. A mixture of parents, friends of parents and a GCC player took the field against a much fancied Hare and Hounds team.
The Hare raced to a great start with Chris Coll, Chris Sonczak, Rose and Brammer all reaching their retirement with relative ease helping H&H put on a large score of 143 in their allotted 20 overs.
Despite losing Marsden (6), Marsh (24) and Tinsley (20) kept the run rate ticking over. A few more wickets were lost but Halpin (24), Taylor (22) and Carroll (10) helped get the team back in with a chance of winning. Eventually it was up to Ingham (2*) and Edgar (10*) to see the game home with a ball to spare. A nervy finish to day the least but a great effort for the Vets first outing. Just a shame to see all the pulled hamstrings, groin strains and headaches after the game.
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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