English Domestic Season 2025

[Cornsay62]

Ex Burnopfield CC and Whickham Comp graduate Mark Stoneman has signed an one year contract for Hampshire, primarily to play in the County Championship, Son of former Langley Park pro Ian ,. Young Rocky later played for Durham, Surrey and Middlesex as well as Test cricket for England.At this stage of negotiations it's not known if Brandon played any part in alluring Stoneman to the county

 

[Cornsay62]

Likewise Sandbagger Bancroft has signed a one year red ball contract with Gloucestershire

 

[The Red Telephone]

After a relatively dry winter, it appears unsettled weather is making an unwelcome return for the next month, just in time. Expect rain or wet outfields galore for the first few weeks again

Last season in the corresponding fixture, Colin Ackermann went aerial over mid off and the ball not only plugged but virtually disappeared into the ground. It warmed the ****les of my heart - which was just as well seeing as how it was 2°C.

 

[The Red Telephone]

The annual preseason cold up takes place as above . Free entry to all spectators. . It will be Alex Lees' debut as captain after taking over from Young George . The squad selected could well be a mixture of new signings,players looking to cement a place and a couple of Academy prospects . The University have ex Durham and Sacriston paceman Mel Betts as head coach who will reach his half century on the second day. They have a proven record of producing county and national cricketers and will be looking to show their abilities .. Hopefully the temperature reaches double figures and the Trapdoor Stand is open . The Relton Terrace correspondent will be bringing matchday information such as what wicket will be used and price of hot drinks in the members bar .

The Relton now goes by the rather exotic name of - The Rum Pot.

 

[The Red Telephone]

. The Relton Terrace correspondent will be bringing matchday information such as what wicket will be used and price of hot drinks in the members bar .

And if the 78 bus is running between Sunderland and Consett.

 

[brandon]

I honesty couldn’t give less of a toss about the champions trophy - is it time for the County Championship yet?

 

[Aidan11]

I honesty couldn’t give less of a toss about the champions trophy - is it time for the County Championship yet?

I feel the same way. Can't get motivated about this 50 over money grab. Bring on the proper cricket.

 

[The Red Telephone]

30 days to go.

 

[Aidan11]

Can't wait.

Feels like it's been February forever. March will still be cold but at least it gets a lot lighter and we're officially out of winter.

 

[The Red Telephone]

Can't wait.

Feels like it's been February forever. March will still be cold but at least it gets a lot lighter and we're officially out of winter.

Mind you it'll still take place before the clocks go forward.

 

[Cornsay62]

Regarding the hassle of the Smb you could call it the winter of discontent

 

[Cornsay62]

Mind you it'll still take place before the clocks go forward.

It's been a long time since the clocks of Stanley town centre went forward

 

[The Red Telephone]

It's been a long time since the clocks of Stanley town centre went forward

Probably since they pedestrianised the Front Street.

 

[Cornsay62]

Probably since they pedestrianised the Front St

The clock opposite Asda has remained stopped still since 2008

 

[The Red Telephone]

The clock opposite Asda has stopped still since 2008

Thought you were going to say it stopped when it was Fine Fare.

 

[Aidan11]

The clock opposite Asda has stopped still since 2008

Reminds me of Seaton Carew.

I'm sure at one time the council were going to have a sign saying "Welcome to Seaton Carew. Please adjust your watches back to 1972".

 

[Cornsay62]

Any idea when me and Brandon stop being schoolboys

 

[Cornsay62]

Reminds me of Seaton Carew.

I'm sure at one time the council were going to have a sign saying "Welcome to Seaton Carew. Please adjust your watches back to 1972".

Would never have happened in the days of H:Angus Drummond

 

[brandon]

we're officially out of winter.

Bold statement that

 

[Aidan11]

Bold statement that

Only officially. It will still be bitter cold at times. I bet it will be at the game.