Season 2002

Sunday 27th April The Thirds travelled to Cupar and beat Cupar 2's. Cupar 106 ao. (I Stonebridge 33, E Milton 3 for 25, C McNish 2 for 7, J McCann 2 for 30.) Clackmannan 109 for 2 ( C Black 69- that's a half pint of lager Craig!) Good to see the under 16's in among the wickets. scorecard report

Saturday 26th April The 2nd team game against Kismet and the Dunfermline 3 v Kirk Brae 2 game at the Arns were both cancelled. Tthe 1st team v Largo 2 was also cancelled.

Friday 25th April The buffet night was a great success. Congratulations to Graham, Ann, Carole, Linda, Kevin and all the other behind the scenes helpers for a job well done.

Welcome aboard to Azad Tandoori sponsors of the first team match balls for 2008, your support is greatly appreciated.

Sunday 20th April The 3rd XI at home to St Modans in the first Strathmore & Perthshire CU league game beat the Bannockburn side in a close fought game.St Modans 194 for 9 (A Pusalkar 47 C Black 3 for 21). Clackmannan 197 for 7( T Sultan 80, C Black 40, A Pusalkar 2 for 61).scorecard report

Saturday 19th April 1st XI lost to Strathmore at the Arns, Clackmannan scored 180 for 6, Strathmore 181 for 4. scorecard. report The 2nd Team, away at McKane Park to play Dunfermline 2nds, lost. Dunfermline 151 all out, DJ Miller 49, A Alamgir 3-13, J Cox 3-14, Clackmannan 109 a.o N Ramsay 51. scorecard. report

Tuesday & Thursday practices in full swing. New players alway welcome. Thanks to all of the guys for their efforts on Tuesday on the ground.

Sunday 13th April Another ground works day, picking up sticks, moving sightscreens, cutting grass, toting bales etc etc. All help appreciated.

Saturday 12th April the game against a Stirling select was cancelled, Weather One, Cricketers Nil.

Saturday 5th April Ground preparation day, a hive of activity, players in the nets, a pigeon released, an overturned lorry, the first freight train in 30 odd years, but not much in the way of ground preparation.

Tuesday 1st & Thursday 3rd April .The first week of "outdoor" practice for the senior squad. Wet? a bit, Warm? you jest, but come along anyway.

Saturday 29th March A collection of keen yin's, turned up at the club on Saturday morning to repair the net frame and erect the nets. Thanks to the six souls, who braved the chill and wet, to move our season forward another wee bit. If you missed out on that, there are still plenty of things needing done and your help would be greatly appreciated at the ground preparation day on Saturday the 5th of April.

Friday 28th March The players meeting was held at the Arns at 7 pm. A good turnout of players listened to the captains and discussed the coming season. Photos were taken and membership forms filled in. Note; all players must have completed a 2008 membership form and have returned the form to Jim Penners before the 12th to be included in any of the league games.

Sunday 23rd March. While others spent Easter Sunday lying in their kip, captain Graeme Anderson was out doing the Wee County Half Marathon, raising funds for the club. He was the first CCCC member to finish..... Photos

Saturday 22nd March Not that I want to harp on about it, but No 37 won the Bonus Ball again, the second time in four weeks, a total of £75, but no one had that number - now's yer chance!!!!

Sunday 16th March The Winner of the Clackmannan County Cricket Club Rugby Six Nations Sweep is (roll on drums):G.B. Hutchison Final table

Friday 14th March. A successful race night was held at the Arns. The generosity of those present provided some of the finance required for the coming season. Just a pity not many of the players could be there. Who is it who benefits from these nights again?? Kevin King showed his expertise in horse trading by buying the winning horse in the final race and winning himself two tickets for the Touring Car racing at Knockhill. The clubs thanks to Ando's dad for organising these tickets and to all of those involved in organising this event. If you missed it, you missed a great night. Photogallery.

Thursday 6th March after the heady sojourn to the Games Hall last Saturday the senior practice is back in the Lornshill Gym on Thursday evenings from 8pm till the back of nine until the end of the month.. It's called use it or lose it . It looks as if Alloa Academy Games Hall will be available for senior use between 8pm and 9pm on Monday evenings - speak to the coaches or send this site an e-mail if you want to be included.

Sunday 24th February Oh! what a missed chance for someone No. 37 won the bonus ball but no one was on it and it was a roll over. That's £50 which could have been yours, contact Walter and make amends!

Wednesday 20th February Committee meeting at 7.30 pm at the Arns.

Thursday 14th February. The fixtures are on the site but this is not a final list some tweaking still needs to be done. fixtures

The Burns supper was a huge success. JDH recons' that was the best immortal memory he has ever heard and he's heard a few. The next social event is the Race night on the 14th of March.

5th February Junior training is in full swing at Alloa Academy. The Junior January newsletter, if you don't have one, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on newsletter.

31st January The tree felling has begun, to avoid damage to the DCL effluent pipe the work will be done from the pitch side. The heavy rainfall over the last week doesn't augur well for the outfield. A nice period of good hard frost would be good over the next couple of weeks!! The photos have been transferred to their own special wee file. Tree Fellers

Good News from Friday 25th January the eight till late opening of the bar at the Arns resumes. A great opportunity to replace the fluids lost at the Thursday evening indoor training, or just to meet, have a blether, talk a good game, set the world to rights.

There are still a few Bonus Ball numbers to be had. If you are interested in taking part in the bonus ball then, speak to Walter.

For those of a historical bent, the first Friday of every month will see a meeting in the clubhouse to organise the club archive material - of which there is tons - to collate the artifacts and set up a database of the clubs past. Please come along if you want to be involved.

Wednesday 23rd January Committee meeting at 7.30. Just a wee reminder, that mug shots will be taken, so don't wear that dayglo cardie your gran gave you for Christmas.

Tuesday 22nd January A request from Kari Anderson for members who would like to improve their game and at the same time, give something back to cricket, to join one of this years coaching courses. Click here for further details

Friday 18th January The Arns film night starts at 7.30, come along, you know you want to!

January 17th, Over the next few weeks the trees at the railway end of the Arns will be removed by a Rail Track contractor. The Arns should be treeless before the start of the season. See photogallery

Thursday 17th January An indoor senior practice was held in a Gym at Lornshill Academy from 8pm until 9pm. Cost £2. This will be a regular Thursday date until the start of the Arns Practice. If you want to take part, please come along. Contact Ando or this site for more info. It would help if you can let us know if you will be there - saves a phone call!!!

The junior indoor cricket nets will start on Monday the 7th of January 2008 from 7pm till 9pm at the Alloa Academy Games hall. Younger juniors from 7 till 8 older juniors from 8 till 9. The indoor coaching will be held every Monday at these times until the 31st of March 2008

 

Season 2002