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Garrott Gets Reed Going

George Garrott put in a crucial performance with the ball to get Reed back to winning ways. The victory released a measure of the tension that has been building with recent results not going in Reed's favour. The toss won, Marcus Martin elected to bat first and let hosts Hemel Hempstead suffer under the hot July sun. However, it was Reeds opening batsman who were feeling the heat as the opening salvos had them in trouble. The loss of a wicket brought Reed's vice-captain Phil Frenay to the crease who stamped his authority on the match with an almighty biff down the ground first ball. There on, the partnership of Frenay and prolific batsman Richard Johnson added 66 attacking runs. Johnson’s loss for 29 brought Martin to the crease who wasted little time in scoring runs as he and his deputy added a further 44 to the cause. The introduction of spin proved a crucial factor as Frenay was bowled for 49. For a time Martin had to be patient and wait for the bad ball. Things were turning in Reed's favour when Martin’s captain's knock ended, chopping on for 45. Injecting some energy into Reed's innings was the ever-enthusiastic Rhodri Hughes whose unique style proved perfect for the situation. He and the talented all-rounder Jack Caine ran rings around Hemel with quick and daring running and boundary hitting. It was an impressive display of youthful confidence and fitness. Caine (22) and Hughes (29) took Reed to a final score of 237 for 8. An early wicket to Pete Tidey removed Hemel’s captain. Jack Caine opening from the other ended bowled perhaps his finest spell of the year and although wicketless it put huge pressure [...]

By |2016-07-26T21:58:29+01:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Garrott Gets Reed Going
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President’s Day, Sunday 31st July

PRESIDENT'S DAY - SUNDAY 31ST JULY 2016. A message from Club President Andrew Emms. This year President’s Day will have a different feel to it, in that we are not combining a charity lunch with the cricket; I felt that we have raised the monies required to fund the Heart Screening on September 17th, (see Reed CC website for further information), and I also felt that your generosity in supporting this and previous initiatives should not be taken for granted! So, on President’s Day we will be staging a Double Wicket Competition, which will commence at 11am approx. This consists of pairs of players, competing extremely energetically, in a knockout competition to produce a grand final between the 2 most successful pairs from which the Champions will emerge. A Barbecue will run through the day, and tea will be provided for the players. Matt Bowles, Tom Greaves and Sean Tidey are organising the playing side of things, so any queries contact them for further details. Hopefully the weather will be kind and an enjoyable day will be had by all. ALL PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS ARE WELCOME, TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTERS, AND RESIDENTS OF REED. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, any volunteers to help cook on the Barbecue will be extremely welcome!! Regards, Andrew Emms, President, Reed CC.

By |2016-08-01T09:13:10+01:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: 2016, News, Social|Tags: |Comments Off on President’s Day, Sunday 31st July
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Top-of-the-table Letchworth defeat Reed

Reed 1st XI hosted top of the table Letchworth Garden City in the Herts Premier League Championship on Saturday July 23rd. Reed captain Tom Greaves won the toss and opted to bat on a hot day on the flattest of tracks. However, tight Letchworth bowling saw Reed score at 3 an over for the first 50 overs for 3 wickets down. Brothers William, (64), and James Heslam, (57), both contributed well, but Reed were unable to kick-on in the middle overs and found themselves having to accelerate in the last ten. Sean Tidey, (20 not out), and Mitchell Cooper, (20), both scored quickly to take Reed to 238 for 7 off their allotted 60 overs. However this was clearly going to be a difficult total for Reed to defend. In reply, Letchworth got off to a rapid start, but Reed had Aitchenhead, (12), caught Tidey, bowled Ed Wharton in the fourth over with Letchworth on 22. Chahal, (35), and Bates, (51), then rebuilt the innings with a stand of 45, taking them to 81 for two in the 17th over. This brought hard-hitting Maxwell Pipe to the crease who proceeded to score 78 not out and take Letchworth over the line in 50 overs with 5 overs to spare. Ed Wharton (16 overs, 1 maiden, 4 wickets for 72 runs) tried his heart out, supported by Tom Greaves (12-0-2-49), but in between too many loose balls were bowled by the five other bowlers used and Letchworth cruised to victory thanks to Pipe's powerful stroke play. Reed meet Hemel Hempstead away this Saturday. Report submitted by RMR.

By |2016-12-27T13:11:10+00:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Top-of-the-table Letchworth defeat Reed
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The “Honey Monster” completes a super all-round weekend as Josh takes 4 for 5!

Reed Sunday XI versus Forest Gate CC at Reed on Sunday 24th July 2016. When 3 deliveries from Joe Graves’s first over had disappeared to the boundary it looked like it would be a long, hard afternoon in the field for the Reed Sunday XI. Fortunately, Josh Conley, fresh from his batting heroics of the previous day, kept tighter lines and the run-rate was immediately halved to just 6-an-over after two! More free-scoring shots by Yashin peppered the field and Forest Gate’s opening stand progressed to 26. Suddenly, that became the bogey score as Conley took 2 wickets and Graves 1 without addition to the total. Young Cormac Hosie was introduced into the attack and his leg-breaks accounted for 2 more visiting batsmen with another going to Conley then a couple falling to Sammy Rice. Seven Foresters were clean-bowled seemingly trying to make boundary shots when perhaps a more circumspect approach would have been more beneficial. This left them at a vulnerable 65 for 8. Then Mahmood, the number 4 who had watched helplessly at the non-striker’s end as the wickets had tumbled was given some welcome support by number 10, Irfan. However, Neil Haslam had him top-edging to Marcus Baker at mid-wicket for 26 when the score became 97 for 9. Last man, T. Khan also supported Mahmood in a final stand of 40 bringing them to a more challenging 137 all-out once Conley had returned to remove Mahmood for 49. Astonishingly, Conley’s statistics were 4 wickets for a mere 5 runs from 6.2 overs. Once watered and fed, Reed’s teen-aged opening pair of Jack Childs and Mike Catt made batting look easy. Childs’ cutting behind point was impressive as he collected a succession [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:11:11+00:00July 25th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on The “Honey Monster” completes a super all-round weekend as Josh takes 4 for 5!
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Frustrating hot afternoon for Reed 4th XI

Captain Lloyd Bowman won the toss and asked Potters Bar to bat. The 10 Reed cricketers took the field on a hot afternoon. The opening pair of Matt Yates (4-1-14-0) and Jack Childs (18 runs from 7 overs) restricted the run rate, with both openers finding scoring difficult, which was to be the ongoing trend for this match. Because he was carrying an injury, Yates was replaced by Neil Haslam. The experienced Haslam was economical in his first spell of the afternoon conceding 21 from 8 overs. One of the opening batsmen retired halfway through the innings, feeling unwell. Meanwhile Steve Hughes had started his spell, again restricting the run flow and picking up 3 wickets for 43 from 12 overs, the first from a low full toss that the batsman hit firmly to Yates at mid-on to take a good catch. Bill Mansfield took a sharp low catch behind the wicket to give Hughes his second wicket. At 25 overs, the score was 65-2, then 104-4 at 32 overs. Ben Mansfield did a brilliant job in the outfield, restricting the batsmen to singles with his energy and accurate throws. Toby Emes replaced Haslam and took 2 wickets for 26 from 5 overs, one being Bowman taking a good (almost diving) catch in the covers. Haslam returned to finish off his overs ending with 0 for 50 from 12. Childs took the last wicket to fall producing figures of (9-2-23-1) and Potters Bar finished on 162 for 6 off their full 42 overs. Reed started slowly in response to some tight bowling, with Paul Garrott and Steve Hoye opening, Hoye, (6), went early, with Bill Mansfield, (1), following shortly afterwards. The theory being that keeping [...]

By |2016-07-25T09:49:54+01:00July 25th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Frustrating hot afternoon for Reed 4th XI
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Thirds thwarted in run-chase at the Freman Oval

Reed III versus Hertford IV at Freman College on Saturday 23rd July 2016. Hertford’s openers, Page, (67), and Mohanmurthy, (22), set-off at 6 an over in a partnership of 78 as Reed ‘s bowlers struggled to find their lines and lengths. Mohammed, Spring and Riddle, (72,) continued the onslaught until the declaration came in the 49th over when the score was 293 for 7. Having maintained a run-a-ball throughout their innings, the standout figures of veteran swinger, Ian Roberts, were marvellous. He returned 3 batsmen to the pavilion for only 18 runs off 8 overs, (that is just 2.25 runs per over). Faced with a massive target, but knowing that the Freman Oval pitch is fast-paced and high-scoring, Reed were undaunted and Rob Willoughby again powered his way past fifty. But with a swap-over between their young all-rounders, Jack Timms and Tom Orchard who shared wicket-keeping and bowling roles and accounted for 5 wickets between them, Reed found themselves at 98 for 7 with Willoughby out for 66. Then came a major recovery. First, Joe Graves, (26), supported skipper, Michael Robertson batting at number 9, and added 76 for the 8th wicket before becoming the third of Pizzey’s 3 wickets. The left-handed Robertson hit 7 boundaries and 2 sixes in his first 50 runs and was then joined by Josh Conley. In an amazing Third XI record-breaking 9th wicket partnership, Conley outscored his captain in their 11 overs together and registered his maiden half-century. His 53 included 6 fours and 3 sixes and when he was bowled by Mohammed, Reed required just 16 for victory from 4 further overs. Robertson took a single to take him to a splendid 94, then number 11 Roberts hit [...]

By |2016-07-24T16:23:45+01:00July 24th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Thirds thwarted in run-chase at the Freman Oval
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Headlines – 23rd / 24th July

SATURDAY: The Heslam brothers each scored half-centuries in the 1st XI's 238 for 7 then Ed Wharton registered 4 wickets but Letchworth got home by 4 wickets on The Green. Hemel Hempstead lost by 102 runs to the 2nd XI who made 237 for 8. Phil Frenay was out for 49 and Marcus Martin for 45, whilst George Garrott returned a creditable 5 wickets in the Hemel innings. The Seconds are in 4th position in the Division. Almost 600 runs were scored on the Freman Oval but the difference was 11 runs in favour of visitors, Hertford. They had scored 293 for 7 with Ian Roberts returning 3 for 18 from 8 overs. The run-chase was topsy-turvy. Rob Willoughby hammered 66 out of 98 for 8, then Joe Graves helped Mike Robertson put-on 76 and Josh Conley, (53), who reached his maiden fifty, partnered Robertson for a 3rd XI record-breaking 9th wicket partnership of 104. But when the 10th and final wicket fell, Robertson was 94 not out and Hertford the victors by a mere 11 runs. Over at Potters Bar, the Fourths did a containing job restricting The Bar to 162 for 6 in their 40 overs, Steve Hughes again taking 3 wickets. Paul Garrott hit 29 but the 4th's reply ended on 96 for 7 gaining a draw. SUNDAY: Josh Conley starred with the ball on Sunday against Forest Gate. The Tall-Rounder took an amazing 4 for 5 and there were 2 wickets each for Cormac Hosie and Sam Rice. Batting-wise, Jack Childs (47) and Mike Catt (71) opened-up with 120 as Reed romped to an 8-wicket win. Expect Match Reports to follow shortly. PGB

By |2016-12-27T13:11:13+00:00July 23rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Headlines – 23rd / 24th July
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Poor all round display by Reed 1sts

Reed 1st XI travelled to bottom of the table Dunstable Town on Saturday and proved that the quality of teams in the Saracens Premier League Championship is very even. Reed won the toss and inserted Dunstable on a very good wicket and large outfield. Dunstable got off to a flying start as the Reed bowlers failed to hit their lengths. After 10 overs, Dunstable were 58 without loss and Captain Tom Greaves was forced to bring himself on far earlier than usual. Greaves (20 overs, 1 maiden, 63 runs and 2 wickets) stemmed the flow of runs, supported by Ian Osborne (12-1-60-3). However opener Matthews could not be budged and batted until he was run out for 122 in the 59th over. Dunstable were finally bowled out for 264 on the last ball of the 60th over. On such a good wicket, given their position high up in the League, Reed could be confident of chasing the score down in their maximum of 55 overs. However, opening bowler Lee Cherry and his brother had other ideas. Bowling an immaculate line and length at brisk pace, Lee took 6 for 61 in 16 overs, supported by off spinning brother S.Cherry, (11.2-5-26-3), to blow Reed's batting away. Only Rob Lankester, (23), Sean Tidey, (29) Ed Wharton, (29 not out), and Ian Osborne, (31), demonstrated any resistance. Reed host top of the table Letchworth this coming weekend and will have to demonstrate much more discipline and fight if they are to prevail. Report submitted by RMR.

By |2016-12-27T13:11:14+00:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |1 Comment
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New Cup but familiar result as Reed win the revamped Keatley Cup competition

What a day, what a result! Reed entered a young side representing a range of the club’s sides for The Keatley Cup’s reformed format. Reed’s six players were Joe Graves, Sean Tidey, Tom Walsingham, Rhodri Hughes, Rob Lankester and team skipper Marcus J.E. Baker. The new format asked each side to bowl five overs, one over each from every fielder except the wicket-keeper. Reed fielded first in the first game against Thriplow and kept them to 42. Two wickets went to the deadly Rhodri Hughes and two stumpings and a run out to Baker with the gloves. Learning from what they had seen Reed saw that it was a slow and low pitch and that good running was more crucial to big hitting. Lankester and Tidey did the damage in chasing down the target easily. In the second match against the talented Lord’s Taverners Buccaneers, Reed found themselves chasing a total of 64. It proved too much as Reed finished twenty runs short. In the final round-robin encounter against hosts Royston CC, Reed openers Tidey and Lankester recorded a competition top score of 77 in their innings. More superb bowling restricted Royston and left them well short. This put Reed into the final. Reed faced-up against the Lord’s Taverners Buccaneers in the final, who were by far the most talented side on show. Baker won the toss and inserted the opposition. Sean Tidey bowled a fantastic opening over which conceded very few runs. Walsingham, Hughes and Graves followed up with some more good bowling. Buccaneers struggled to reach the boundary whilst Reed’s energetic fielding restricted the running between the wickets. Rob Lankester delivered a great last over which led to the Buccaneers posting what for [...]

By |2016-07-18T18:35:41+01:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: , |Comments Off on New Cup but familiar result as Reed win the revamped Keatley Cup competition
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Key match goes against Reed 2nds

Third placed Reed II won the toss and batted first on a good Reed wicket. However, overhead conditions helped the bowlers and the Reed openers found the early stages hard going. Division leaders Dunstable showed why they were worthy of their position but eventually Richard Johnson started to find the gaps and runs started to come slowly but surely. However, Johnson’s (17) wicket followed soon after by two more saw Reed struggling at 54 for 3 from 24 overs. The innings found some life with the partnership of Marcus Martin and Marcus J.E. Baker who took their time to stabilise the situation. Waiting for the bad balls the two Cus’s put on 55 together and were just starting to look to lift the run rate when the Reed skipper departed for 32. Meanwhile, Baker hung around looking untroubled but was gradually tiring. Trying to rack up boundaries he picked out the deep wicket fielder for 45. Good knocks by Jack Caine (27) and Karl Ward (13*) helped Reed get to 171 for 8. A total perhaps that was perhaps below par but nonetheless a total that was defendable. The visiting openers were positive in the chase but break through wickets from Peter Tidey and Karl Ward made things interesting. Both Ward (1-32) and Tidey (1-50) slogged their guts out followed by Marcus Martin (2-25) but found that any pressure they tried to build was quickly released by some sloppy and lazy fielding un-worthy of Reed. Nevertheless things were tense and if the Reed bowlers could prise these wickets it would be a crucial win that could really open-up the division. But it was not to be, 171 was surpassed with Reed losing by 5 wickets. [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:11:15+00:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Key match goes against Reed 2nds
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