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SEAN SPARES REED’S BLUSHES IN DEFEAT

A potent mixture of line and length, pace, early seam and swing left Reed Firsts in the proverbial dire straits at 36 for 7. Old Owens’ bowlers Bloxham (3) and Wickham (4) ripped through the visitors' top order with only Matt Sampson (11) reaching double figures. Fortunately Sean Tidey was at his belligerent best, counter attacking with 6 boundaries and 2 maximums in his 52. He was ably supported by Ryan Waldock with a patient 14 in 44 balls. Their stand of 43 at least gave Reed some respectability, although a total of 105 would never be enough on a pitch which had lost its initial spite. Indeed, Stephen Williams smashed 64 not out as Old Owens cruised to victory by 8 wickets in just 15 overs. Toby Fynn and Bertie Scott took the wickets from steepling catches. Not a game to stay in the memory for the visitors. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-05-15T06:36:58+01:00May 15th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on SEAN SPARES REED’S BLUSHES IN DEFEAT
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U15s composed against Welwyn

After two tough league games, Reed’s U15 team visited Welwyn and into the unknown. Reed won the toss and elected to bat. The opening pairing of Jacob Vincent and Ollie Cambridge started steadily and then rapidly accelerated the run-rate after 4 tight overs. Good communication and quick singles were interspersed with plenty of boundaries. Jacob retired with a boundary bringing up 42 off 29 balls; the opening partnership having reached 79. Ollie C fell in the next over on 18. With George Wood and Ollie Tapsell new to the crease the expectation was for the run rate to stall, but it didn’t. Ollie T and Wood took the initiative and peppered the boundary. Wood finished on 21 from 16, Ollie T on 16 from 15 balls. With the innings reaching the final stages, Eddie Cook blasted 2 quick boundaries before being bowled. Daniel Vincent (1) and Jake Garner (2) seeing out the final few balls. Reed had set a defendable score of 146 for 4. In a shake-up, the ex-U13 dream team of Callum Ricketts and Daniel Vincent opened the bowling with a view to keeping the openers quiet. With Daniel’s pace variation, and Callum’s spin bamboozling the openers, the first 5 overs went for just 18 runs. Callum Ricketts struck in the 6th after Welwyn attempted to accelerate. Holding his nerve after two boundaries, Callum clean-bowled the opening batter. With Welwyn playing expansive cricket, Reed continued the seam / spin combination with Ollie Tapsell and Ollie Cambridge. Welwyn started to score quickly, but Ollie T forced an error and Eddie Cook took a clean catch to despatch Welwyn’s other opener, swiftly followed by a run-out by Jacob Vincent, with a bullet-like direct hit from [...]

By |2022-05-13T08:14:06+01:00May 13th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on U15s composed against Welwyn
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SAM’S 50 SECURES A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE SEASON

Reed Firsts made a successful start to their league campaign with a well deserved win over old rivals Preston. Having been put in during the most difficult of the day's conditions, they made a steady start reaching 78 for 1 through a stand of 59 between Sam Osborne and Rob Lankester (35). Bertie Scott then gave the innings momentum cracking 7 boundaries, including 4 from one over, in a quick-fire 29. When Osborne, who only turned 16 two days previously, was eventually dismissed for a disciplined, well crafted 56, Reed looked well placed at 165 for 5, but Australian, Sathyajith, took 4 for 12 to restrict them to 193 for 9. Matt Sampson's 22 was the mainstay of the lower order. At 70 for 1, Preston appeared to be on top, but Toby Fynn's economical 10 over spell for 27 had already put them behind the asking rate and spinners Scott (1-36) and Tom Greaves (3-23) from their full allocations put them even further behind. The latter removed the dangerous Ed Wharton for a golden duck on his return to The Green courtesy of a sensational catch by James Heslam at first slip. It was left to Karl Ward (3-13) and Matt Giblin (2-34) to clean up the innings, leaving Preston 134 all out. Altogether a highly satisfactory performance after last season's toils in the Premier Division. Match report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-05-09T15:33:26+01:00May 8th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on SAM’S 50 SECURES A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE SEASON
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The tough games keep coming for Reed U15s

When Bishop's Stortford rolled into town with multiple county players, it was always going to be tricky for the Reed U15s, especially when a depleted side were relying on support from 2 enthusiastic U13s players. Bishops Stortford won the toss and opted to bat first. In a marked improvement from the first match, the opening bowlers kept the bowling tight, and extras to a minimum. In a deliberate tactic, Reed interspersed their seam and spin bowlers - A tactic which initially worked well with Oli Cambridge dismissing batter #2 with his second ball - clean bowled. Reed continued to take regular wickets, but the strong Stortford batting line-up regularly found the boundary. Pick of the bowlers were George Wood (3-1-2-17) and Oli Cambridge (3-0-2-25), With Daniel Vincent taking one wicket, and stumping the non-striker off his own bowling with some sharp hands. Stortford finished on 150 for 6. Facing some rapid bowling, the opening pairing of Jacob Vincent and George Wood tried to weather the storm in the hope of some relief with the change bowlers. Unfortunately, George was caught on 0 and Jacob followed shortly after after some superb 'keeping had him stumped on 6. Reed never really recovered, and the bowling remained relentless for the first 10 overs. It was only after the spinners came on that Reed had the opportunity to score runs, but by then then Reed had lost 7 wickets for a score of 33. With the match lost and Callum Ricketts and Liam Neal determined to see out the overs, the innings drifted towards its conclusion. A late flurry of boundaries from Callum towards the end left Reed on 68 for 8 off the 20 overs, with Liam falling [...]

By |2022-05-09T15:33:52+01:00May 7th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on The tough games keep coming for Reed U15s
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Tough start for Reed Under 15s

Reed started the season with one of the toughest opponents of the season, Broxbourne, away. Broxbourne won the toss and elected to bat. Reeds opening bowlers showed some winter rust and started haemorrhaging extras.... After 6 overs, Broxbourne were at 58 for 1, having scored just 10 off the bat. The only highlight being Liam Neal's catch off George Wood's bowling. After their opening batter was dismissed (caught Oli Tapsell, bowled O Cambridge), Broxbourne accumulated runs in the middle overs with their strongest batters at the crease. Jake Vincent bowled an impressive spell, taking 2 for 10 off 2 overs and slowing the run rate. Broxbourne finished with a flourish, with plenty of batters left in the pavilion, they could let loose, with Callum Ricketts (3-0-1-16) and Charlie Cannon (2-0-0-21) feeling the brunt of the batting. Broxbourne finished on 161 for 5, with the wayward bowling accounting for 46 of the runs. With such a tough total to chase, Reed were always feeling the pressure.... With the light fading, batting was always going to be tricky. With opening batter, Jacob Vincent reaching 36 before being dismissed, the remaining batters never looked comfortable batting in the evening gloom. A final flourish from Eddie Cook (10 from 7) earned Reed an extra bonus point, finishing 82 for 9 from the 20 overs. Going forward, Reed need to be a little more aggressive with the bat, and a little more positive with the running... Next Up, another tough opponent in Bishops Stortford 1s. Match report submitted by Lee Vincent.

By |2022-05-09T15:34:13+01:00May 7th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Tough start for Reed Under 15s
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Membership & Subscriptions, Reed CC 2022

THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID & COMPLETED THEIR REGISTRATION FORM. Players' Subscriptions for 2022 are due now. You have only two weeks left to take advantage of the reduced rates - you must apply and pay by the 1st of May. Adults: £105 before 1st May. £125 AFTERWARDS. Juniors (aged 16 and above in full-time education): £25 before 1st May. £35 AFTERWARDS. Please complete the Membership Form so that the Club database is updated and for you to keep up to date with club information. The on-line Form is on this Homepage – go to the Members Area and choose the Adult Membership Form. Youth Members (aged 15 and below): £50 (Refer to the Youth Membership Form in the Members Area.) Non-Playing Members and Vice-Presidents: £25 (To include a £10.00 Bar voucher.) Please remember that being a paid up member of Reed Cricket Club means that you are covered by the Club’s public liability insurance when taking part in anything in the name of Reed Cricket Club. You are also supporting the club and helping to maintain the facilities which have all stemmed from membership support. If paying on-line the details are: Reed Cricket Club. A/C No. 00740153; Sort Code 30-97-16 Reference: Membership The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires the way data is collected and stored. It does require that ALL members complete & return the registration form annually to keep their membership status. The policy for this can be read in the Members Area: Data protection. The club will use the information provided on this form, as well as, other information it obtains about the player to administer his/her cricketing activity at the club, and in any activities [...]

By |2022-05-01T05:45:34+01:00April 18th, 2022|Categories: 2022, GDPR, Historic Documents, Membership Form, News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Membership & Subscriptions, Reed CC 2022
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Thank you to our Advertisers and Sponsors in 2022

Shirt Sponsors 2022. Reed Cricket Club thanks our two shirt sponsors for 2022: The Spice Cabinet and Atspace Ltd. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Match-Ball Sponsors 2022. Reed Cricket Club is indebted to John R Ford, Janelle Lankester, Look Smart Ltd and Peter Baker who will sponsor Matches Balls. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Advertisers 2022. Reed Cricket Club is grateful to all its Fixture Card advertisers for their support in our Sixty-seventh season. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CLICKING ON THE LOGO OF OUR PARTNERS AS THEY APPEAR ON OUR HOMEPAGE WILL TAKE YOU TO THEIR OWN WEBSITES. PLEASE MAKE USE OF THEIR SERVICES / PRODUCTS. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Match-Ball Sponsorship 2022. Please consider you personally or your company or organisation sponsoring either one match or a group of matches at £20 per ball. To do so, kindly contact Peter Baker, Tel: 01379 644660 or 07379 331962 or [email protected] Your support would be most welcome - thank you in anticipation. PGB Vice-President, RCC

By |2022-05-01T05:46:26+01:00April 6th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Season Review, News, Season Review|Tags: , |Comments Off on Thank you to our Advertisers and Sponsors in 2022
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RCC 100 Club Lottery

To Members and Friends of Reed Cricket Club, This is Reed CC’s very own monthly lottery. For £5 per month, you have the chance of winning prize money of £80, £40 or £20 in every draw. The more participants we have, the more funds we can raise. You do not need to be a member of the Cricket Club to play in the lottery but your support would be welcome. To join, please contact either: Bethan Smith by phone on 01763 260446 or 07880 702064 or by email [email protected] OR Peter Baker on phone 01379 644660 or 07379 331962 or by email [email protected] The results of each draw are posted on the RCC website under the “Members Area” heading. Thank you, PGB Reed Cricket Club.

By |2022-05-01T05:46:59+01:00April 6th, 2022|Categories: 100 club, 2022, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on RCC 100 Club Lottery
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Fixtures & Results (Senior Matches 2022)

The 2022 Cricket Season is about to begin. Listed below are the entire League, Village Cup and Friendly Fixtures involving Reed Cricket Club’s Senior Teams this year plus Herts Area Youth and Herts County Championship Senior’s matches to be staged at Reed. Everything is listed in date order and is accurate at time of publishing this post (27th March 2022). Depending on the type of match, the relevant League Tables, Results and News can be seen on a variety of websites: www.reed.play-cricket.com www.hertsleague.co.uk www.nationalvillagecup.com www.thecricketer.com Reed 3rd XI play Home fixtures on the Freman College Oval, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, SG9 9BT. Reed’s Youth Teams at Under 9, Under 11 and Under 15 will participate in the Hertfordshire Junior League www.hertsjuniorleagues.co.uk The Under 13s are in the Cambridgeshire Youth Cricket Association, www.cyca.play-cricket.com In due course, all the Youth Teams’ fixtures and results should be found on the relevant website or at www.reed.play-cricket.com

By |2023-03-06T06:50:23+00:00March 27th, 2022|Categories: 2022, Fixtures, Historic Documents, News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Fixtures & Results (Senior Matches 2022)
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