Season 4 - Game 1 - Not even a Sight screen can stop the Vets

It was a beautiful Thursday evening at North Road and word must have got out as the fans flocked in to watch the return of Glossop's most exciting cricket team. Glossop showed their superb teamwork before a ball was bowled when it only took 25 minutes and 9 Vets to fix the tangled sight screen. Glossop then also won the toss and choose to bowl, things were looking good.


2 big winter signings, Jamie Kay and Leigh McGlynn were making their debuts and both made a great start to their Vets careers.

Jay Allen and Steve Kirkham opened the bowling and put the vets in a solid position, Kirkham taking a wicket with his first ball of the season; a full, straight delivery that took out middle stump. All his work in the winter nets was paying off, with the ball at least.


Ted Mitchell and Jack Thornborrow were next up. Thornborrow bowling his mysterious fast spin and Mitchell bowling great lines. And it was Mitchell who strook next when the batsmen got a top edge, sending the ball high into the bright sky, and Andy Wilde behind the stumps back pedalling taking a superb catch.


The 2 new boys were next, McGlynn and Kay, both keeping it tight in the middle overs.


Paul Edgar and Sam Alder were next up. Alder causing issues at 1 end, but it was Edgar who was next to strike, not once, but twice. The first taking middle stump out, the second caught by Taylor at mid-off. Edgar was on hattrick ball, the Vets crowded the bat, the batsman was sweating but managed to see off the delivery, but Charlesworth were struggling on 66 for 4 after 16 overs.


Lewis Calvert and Colin Taylor finished off the innings, Calvert tight from the Spire Hollin End, picking up a wicket and Taylor causing issues from the Train line end, taking 2 further wickets. Glossop Vets were excellent in the field and had restricted Charlesworth to 78 for 7.


Glossop went out to bat feeling confident of chasing down 79 but got into a bit of trouble early with Mitchell (1) and Alder (2) getting out to some good full-length bowling, both reaching for the ball and getting stumped. Thornborrow and Calvert were at the crease and calmed things down. Both kept the scoreboard ticking with good running and excellent shot play, Thornborrow finishing with 20 and Calvert 25, both going at a run a ball.


Edgar and Kirkham came to the crease, Kirkham struggled to get going but Edgar kept things moving with a quick 9 runs. Next up was McGlynn and Wilde. Wilde swung hard, as did McGlynn but McGlynn was unfortunate and got caught out but Glossop had done the damage and were within 3 of winning. Jay Allen came out batting next after his stint as assistant umpire, aiding his own chances of getting to the crease by giving 2 of the vets out stumped, but Allen showed his worth, with Wilde, and steered Glossop Vets over the line with 5 overs to spare. Glossop will face tougher games this season, but this was a solid start from a solid team.


Charlesworth 78/8 (20) - Glossop Vets 79/6 (15.1). Glossop won by 4 wickets


Full Scorecard here


Man of the Match - Lewis Calvert


Bowled solid at the end of the innings claiming 1 wicket for 5 runs and steadied the ship early on in Glossop’s innings and retired not out on 25. Great performance.


Up The Vets!


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May Bank Holiday Weekend At Glossop Cricket Club

By Glossop Cricket Club • April 29, 2026
The cricket season is well and truly underway and its been great to see so many of you at the club last weekend showing your support. This weekend is the first bank holiday weekend of May and it's a cricket packed week ahead. Wednesday The club will be open from 5pm. The Under 13's start their 2026 GMCL campaign at home to Droyslden, 6pm start. The newly formed Under 18's team travel to Droylsden, also a 6pm start. Thursday Doors open 5pm. Col Taylor's Vets team take centre stage at North Road for their game against Charlesworth Vets, 5:30pm start. Bring your suntan lotion as it's going to be warm. Friday Doors open at 5pm, junior cricket training for Under 9's, 11's, and 13's starting at 6pm. It's going to be warm so don't forget hats, drinks, and suntan lotion. Saturday The in-form 2nd XI are at home to Droylsden (12:30 start), and the 1st XI make the reverse trip to Droyslden. At 5:30pm, Arsenal v Fulham will be shown live on the big screens. Sunday The cricket never stops with the Under 11's at home to Tintwistle in the morning. The 1st XI are back in action for the second time this weekend with an away trip to South West Manchester in the 1st XI Championship Cup. More live sport on the big screens at 3:30pm with Manchester United v Liverpool. Chip butties at half time - what's not to like! Monday Junior cricket on Monday sees the Under 15's away at Mottram (6pm), with the Under 11's at home to Mottram (6pm). The club will be open from 12 noon. Enjoy your weekend, enjoy your cricket, and we look forward to your support.

12 Point Weekend For Glossop

By Glossop Cricket Club • April 27, 2026
1st XI Glossop 185/4 (34.3) - Glodwick 184/7 (50) A very different weekend to last week with the weather! Glossop lost the toss and had a bowl. After an uncharacteristically loose start with Glodwick racing to 44-1 off 7 overs Glossop bowled with much more control to restrict Glodwick to 184 on a very good cricket wicket with lots of credit going to will and Matt . In the chase Glossop lost 3 early wickets rapidly to put some pressure on but Lee and Matt batted with great composure to have a strong partnership to score the bulk of the runs. Dan senior came into finish the job in style with some classy shots and Glossop winning by 6 wickets earning a bonus point win. Matt Sonczak 3-38 (12) Will Hargreaves 2-31 (15) Lee Dale 72* (86) Dan senior 48* (33) Matt Sonczak 45 (76) 2nd XI Woodley 122/10 (31.2) - Glossop 124/4 (27.1) Another excellent performance from the team on a soft & slow wicket. Glossop won the toss and chose to bowl. Despite an aggressive start from Woodley, Glossop’s bowlers were calm and disciplined ensuring wickets fell regularly. They were backed up by some excellent fielding, notably from Jack Stopford. Despite an early wobble chasing a modest total, another perfectly measured innings from Ollie Boothroyd was the difference. Good partnerships with Joe Bolton and then Dave Allen meant Glossop quickly silenced a vocal home side to win by 6 wickets and get the bonus point. Sam Dyson 4-42 (11) Joe Doody 3-23 (9) Ollie Boothroyd 56 (66) Dave Allen 19* (47) 4th XI Glossop 94/10 (21.2) - Dinting 97/4 (19) Glossop CC made a difficult start, slipping to 16–4 as Dinting’s bowlers dominated early. A vital 43‑run stand between Joseph Bolton (39) and Steve Marsh (11) steadied the innings, with Olly Boothroyd adding a brisk 11. But once the partnership ended, wickets fell regularly and Glossop were dismissed for 94, leaving their attack with a small but defendable total. In reply, Glossop fought hard. Nathan Allen struck twice to lift hopes, while Jonathon Kirk bowled an excellent spell of 1–15 from five overs. The pressure continued when Freddie claimed his first senior wicket, reducing Dinting to 66–4 and giving Glossop a genuine opening. However, Dinting regrouped and completed the chase without further loss, finishing on 97–4. Under 11's Hayfield 198 - Glossop 153 The Young Lions put in a gutsy shift despite the loss to a strong Hayfield side. We posted 153 with sharp boundaries from Jake and Elliott and great running from Arabelle and Max. Tight bowling spells followed, with wickets for Elliott and William, plus a brilliant, economical finish from Jake. In the field we stayed focused, and William — who stopped everything despite a sore hand — earned Player of the Match.

2nd XI Shine In Season Opener

By Glossop Cricket Club • April 20, 2026
The senior cricket season got underway last weekend with the 2nd XI being the standout performance. 1st XI - Swinton Moorside v Glossop Swinton Moorside 257 for 9. Glossop 162 all out. The 1s kicked off their campaign with a disappointing loss in some cold and wet conditions. Fluent cricket proved difficult, especially for the seamers who struggled with run-ups on the slick surface. Umpires discussed a potential game abandonment 15 overs in, and in hindsight that may not have been the worst outcome for GCC. Swinton Moorside’s professional Kurera handled the conditions superbly with 124 from 94 balls, anchoring their innings as they reached 257, a total well above par in the circumstances. Anuk Fernando 5–69 (14) ⁠Will Hargreaves 3–51 (10) Glossop’s reply started well at 110–1 off 16 overs, but a key LBW decision against Anuk Fernando shifted momentum. Conditions continued to play their part, with Lee Dale falling in unusual fashion as the ball held up in the pitch. Glossop were eventually bowled out for 162, with James Eyre adding useful lower-order resistance. Lee Dale 47 (76) ⁠Anuk Fernando 42 (42) Despite the result, there were positives to take and lessons to build on as Glossop look ahead to next week. 2nd XI - Glossop v Austerlands A statement performance from the first game of the season saw Glossop take a commanding win on a chilly and damp April day at North Road. Winning the toss and bowling first, Glossop produced an impressive bowling display with Austerlands all out for 72 backed up by some good pressure in the field. Bowling highlights... Joe Doody; 5 wickets for 24 runs from 6 overs Dave Allen; 2 wickets for 10 runs from 5.3 overs In reply Glossop produced a measured and disciplined batting performance to knock the runs off with 9 wickets intact. Batting highlights... ⁠Ollie Boothroyd; 40 not out An excellent all round start to the season with good energy and positivity from the whole team 3rd XI - Blakeley v Glossop A really tough start for the 3rd XI vs a very strong and organised Blakeley 2nd XI on a soft wicket at a small ground. After losing the toss and bowling first, although Glossop got off to a good start with 2 early wickets, the opposition settled and took full advantage of the short boundaries, and posted a very healthy 273. Bowling highlights... Joseph Bolton; 2 wickets for 32 runs from 8 overs ⁠Joe Doody; 2 wickets for 44 runs from 8 overs ⁠⁠Henry Marsh; 2 wickets for 21 runs from 5 overs ⁠⁠Nathan Allen; 1 wickets for 55 runs from 8 overs ⁠⁠Charley Ingham; 1 wicket for 35 from 4 overs It was always going to be a mammoth ask, and in reply Glossop got off to a poor start losing an early wicket in the 2nd over, but this brought a young Joe Bolton to the crease who produced a herculean effort to try to reduce the deficit. He watched carefully for the good balls, and punished the bad ones on his way to 94 not out, he simply ran out of batting partners. Batting highlights... Joseph Bolton; 94 runs from 102 balls, including 13 fours and 2 sixes Despite the result, there was lots of positivity around the field and plenty to build on for the season. 4th XI - New Mills v Glossop Game called off due to pitch conditions
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