Unbeaten Run Continues at Ampleforth

The YGs maintain their unbeaten start to the season on their visit to Ampleforth college to play the Old Amplefordians.

In perfect conditions the YGs batted first and posted a very competitive total. Jason Dale (53) and David O'Kelly (60) shared a 116 run opening partnership. Phil Holland added some useful runs late on with 38 not out and allowed the YGs to declare on 198 for 5 . Tight bowling however kept the scoring rate down with the OA's sending down 57 overs. A good effort in the heat of the day.

In reply the Old Amplefordians got off to a rapid start with T Bromet making 63. Some good bowling by the whole attack though pegged them back and they finished on 132 for 8 at the close of play. Phil Holland perhaps the pick of the bowlers with 3-14 off 7 overs. 

YGs hold on against Strong Hawks team

The Hawks visited Escrcik for their annual encounter with the YGs. Electing to bat first the Hawks batted well and declared on 268 for 7. A.J Clarke bowled extremely well opening the bowling with 1-4 off 6 overs. Angus Shaw then picked up a five for as the Hawks accelerated towards a declaration (5-51 off 10.4 overs). 

Perhaps leaving the YGs no realistic chance of winning the match the Hawks none the less bowled well and made batting difficult. D.Wellborne batted well for 61 and late resistance by the tail ensured the YGs maintained their unbeaten start to the season - just. The YGs ended on 141-9 at the close.

YG's draw their match with Sheffield Uni Staff

Escrick clubhouse at close of first innings

The overnight rain cleared to give a wonderful afternoons cricket at Escrick. Batting first the YG's found it hard going pre-lunch and were well pegged back to be on 98-5 at the end of the session. However, good batting post a port or two by Phill Holland -63, Pankaj Saini - 34 and Tim Smythe-Osborne - 19, gave the YG's a decent score of 195-8.  

In response, Sheffield Uni Staff got off to a good start and were well placed at 85-1. The YG's bowling attack kept it tight during the final session and in the end neither side could push for victory. They ended the day on 162-7. Wayne Goldstein was the pick of the YG bowlers with 3-33 off 15 overs, but he was well backed up by the whole attack. Always a pleasure to host the Sheffield Uni Staff team, especially on a glorious May day. We hope to see them again next season.  

YG's continue fine start to the Season with a win over York Wanderers

Another fine performance saw the YG's beat the York Wanderers under Mediterranean like skies at Escrick on Sunday 6th May. 

Problems with traffic meant a delayed start with the Wanderers batting first. They soon were in trouble with some excellent bowling by YG's, and struggled to 87-8.  A.J Clark and Wayne Goldstein both taking three wickets apiece. However some positive lower order batting helped them reach 152-9 dec after, 48 overs.

In response the YG's raced to the target off just 28 overs scoring 154 for 4 with Phil Holland 64 not out. The YG's have made a really good start to the 2018 season and play Sheffield University Staff next Sunday.

3 out of 3 for The YG's as they beat St Peter's School in a thriller.

In a rain affected match reduced to 35 overs a side, the YG's made 154-4, with a well made 68 by David O'Kelly in his first match of the season being the backbone of the innings. He shared an opening stand of 71 with Bevan Fawcett (30). Charlie Elliot also contributed a useful 26.

In response St Peter's were going well at 76-1, until the spin magic of Bevan Fawcett, changed the complexion of the game. He took 7-35 off ten overs and bowled the YGs right into the match. In a tense finish the school fell just 2 runs short on 152-9 after their allotted overs.    

2 out of 2 for the YGs

The YGs notched up their second win of the season with a solid performance against Woodhouse Grange.

Under the leadership of debutant Match Manager Phil Holland, the team worked hard to get to 182 all out. Bevan Fawcett top scored with 38 and valuable contributions from A.J. Clarke and Phil Holland (37 a piece) lower down the order helped take the score on from 145 for 8 at lunch.

In reply the visitors found it hard going. Although well positioned at 46 for two at tea, the final session saw a flurry of wickets with the spinners doing most of the damage.  They slumped to 62-6 before a quick fire 27 by S Burdett gave them some hope. After his wicket fell the hosts dug in but their resistance ended with 6 overs to go with Tim Smythe Osborne taking the last wicket.  

Bevan Fawcett had a particularly good game taking with 5-17 off 12 overs.  He was well back up with a disciplined display of bowling all round. 

A special note should be made of our regular keeper Neil Dale who was hit in the face by a ball. Play was halted as a bloodied nose needed attention. YGs first aiders did a fine job of patching him up with application of cotton wool to the nostrils!  Play quickly resumed with our brave keeper (with his good looks having taken a bit of a bashing) putting the gloves back on and finishing the match with two good catches to his name.

Stay fit Neil - we need you this season. Well done the YGs keep it going. 

Opening Season Win for YGs

The YGs beat Leeds University by 68 runs with one ball to spare in an excellent encounter on the opening day of the season.

The YGs batted first and were well placed at lunch with Andy Carson scoring 60 on debut and Geoff Barker 30. A mini collapse saw the home side slip from 98-1 to 111-5, but a rapid unbroken stand between Charlie Elliot, 68 not out and Phil Holland 29 not out allowed the YGs to declare on 213-5 after 42 overs. 

In reply, good bowling and loss of wickets at regular intervals meant Leeds University never really challenged the total. A draw looked the likely result until match manager Angus Fraser took the last wicket with the penultimate ball of the match to leave Leeds Uni 145 all out. Notable contributions Angus Fraser 3-53, Ryan Lockwood 2-10, Tom Conboy 2-24, and Bevan Fawcett 2-19

A great start to the season for the YGs

YG's AGM

The Annual AGM was once again held at Queen Margaret's School, Escrick on Wednesday 11th April. It was very well attended with just shy of 30 members enjoying the evening meal and pre season get together. This followed on from the formal business of the AGM. All club officials were duly re-elected to post with one notable exception.

Charles Glassey - 29 years Hon Treasurer

Charles Glassey has been the Honourable Treasurer of the club for the past 29 years. He tried once before to escape and was persuaded to return but he has finally decided to hang up his quill and who can blame him. The committee and indeed the whole club are indebted to him for all the work and dedication to his duties he has shown over the years. Few members of the club passed and present have held a post for so long. It sort of feels inadequate but as a club we wish to simply say Thank-you.

The committee are yet to fill the vacancy but wanted to put on record that the office of Hon Treasurer can be held for less than a quarter of a century!

Other key members of the club - especially Paul White and Nigel Bartram, were encouraged to break all club records.

Many other thanks were passed during the evening - notably to Dick Brewster who did a huge amount of work with the membership and running of the old website. Much of this new website has been based on the great work Dick did on the previous site. Dick moved away from the area last year and his duties have been taken over by other club members. Apologies to all other thanks given and not mentioned on this news page. They have been noted though.

The AGM concluded with an update on the MCC Law Changes by one of the Club's umpires; Bill Dalton. Some amusement was shown about the ability of some of our bowlers being able to meet the standards required to complete a full over.  

Warm weather and sunshine looks like it will arrive in the nick of time for the start of the season. So good luck to the club and here's for an enjoyable and successful summer ahead.