Hat-trick History at Hamilton Crescent

On the very day the West of Scotland CC Exhibition opened at the Kelvingrove Art Galleries more history occurred at West’s famous ground.  (Make sure you visit this exhibition on the ground floor of the museum – it is excellent!!)

With his first three balls Dave McNulty, West’s opening bowler took three wickets  HAT-TRICK NUMBER 1 and by 2.15pm Arbroath United were 31 all out (Dave 6 for 16, Gordon Goudie 4 for 13)

Game over shortly after 3pm with West winning by 9 wickets.   I never thought i would be concerned about such a quick victory (Well done guys, magnificent bowling and catching) but………

Douglas McCrea had invited 60 guests to watch the game for 2.30pm and as they strolled in, the players strolled off!!  What were we to do!!    Well a game was arranged between Youngs 8 and McCreas 8 which was keenly fought over 15 overs  115 to 106 but……..HAT-TRICK NUMBER 2

Matthew Deanne – one of Dougie’s guest -took three successive wickets with the last three balls of Youngs 8s innings so creating another bit of history at Hamilton Crescent.

I think everyone enjoyed Saturday – for a variety of reasons – although I am certain a number of Dougies guests would have sore bones and muscles on Sunday morning.  Thanks to McCrea FS and their guests for having a ball at West last Saturday.  We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Victory for McCrea FS West on Sunday against Ferguslie in Cockspur Cup ( Dougie Lockhart 117).  Uddinston at West this Sunday after Saturday’s League encounter with Stirling County.

The 2s drew with East Kilbride – hope Joh McGrady’s eye opens soon!

Apologies to Gavin Smith – he who took 8 wickets for the 2s the previous weekend.  It was he and not Gavin Reid!!

Thanks to Eddie Rose and Sanna for entertaining us last Friday.  Great night -  Eddie and his boys are like the Rolling Stones – they gather no moss!  Hope you will come back again.

Well thats it for this week – a week frought with computer difficulties.  I am away this weekend but will catch up with all the news in time for next weeks blog.

 

 

Thunderstorm makes Coatbridge Match almost pointless

McCrea FS West’s challenge for First Division honours suffered a blow at the hands of the thunderstorm which forced the abandonment of Saturday’s match with Drumpellier.  After 3 weeks of season 2008 Aberdeenshire and McCrea FS West are both undefeated in the league but the table reads Aberdeenshire, P3 W 3 Points 30, McCrea FS West P3 W1 No result 2 Points 14.  The points system is at best dubious and at worst crazy( My opinion, not neccesarily that of WSCC!) Things might balance out later in the year – who knows!    We saw some great bowling from Gordon Goudie whose 4 wicket haul earned him a game for the Saltires on Sunday when he bowled a tidy spell.

A great win for the 2s after being bowled out by Kelburne for 97.  After a long rain break 16 year old Gavin Reid took 8 (yes, eight) for 24 to dismiss Kelburne (Budgie and all) for 84.  Congratulations, Gavin – a great performance.  The 3s had an easy win against Bute on Sunday while on Friday evening there was a win for the u-15s but the u-11s lost.

West earned great publicity in the Sun in an article about English football, recording the fact that Scotland beat England 3 -0 at Hamilton Crescent in 1876.  This is a fitting lead into an exhibition about Hamilton Crescent and West to be held in the Kelvingrove Art Galleries & Museum,  from Sat 16th May till Sunday 15th June.  Well worth a visit!

This Friday we welcome Eddie Rose and hid Band on his farewell tour – a fundraiser for ground equipment so please give your support from 7.30pm.

On Saturday we welcome McCrea Financial Services Ltd and their guests at the League Match with Arbroath and thank Douglas McCrea for providing the opportunity for his guests to be with us.  Limerick one week and Partick the next – definitely the high life for some!!

Sunday is the Cockspur Cup v Ferguslie at West  – lets look forward to a busy and winning week and that the weather stays kind at the weekend (for a change!!)

 

 

A Winning Weekend for the Ones

Glad to report 2 winning performances for McCrea FS West at Hamilton Crescent on Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May – defeating Forfarshire in the League and Uddingston in the West League Cup – as well as the weather.

What pleased me most – apart from the wins – was the team spirit with everyone contributing.  The fielding was excellent with some superb catching.  All round a good start with lots of positive vibes.  But this is only the start – everyone must keep focussed!

Pity about the scoreboard but it will be ready for use again by next weekend.  Our young scoreboard attendant did really well until a young lady started to chat him up in the latter stages of the Uddingston game.  He will learn that when you are involved in cricket you need to concentrate from start to end – no distractions allowed!!

The 2s got a draw at Helensburgh with a number of good perfomances and, again, a good team effort. Kelburne at home next Saturday so lets see a first win.

The 3s had a non playing weekend because although Victoria had a new pitch their outfield was unplayable.

So next weekend its Drumpellier away for the 1s, and Kelburne at homefor the 2s.

On Sun the 3s play Bute at West and theuder 11s play ferguslie on Friday.