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MATCH VIEWS 2007

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Captain's View-point. 

Hayfield vs Chapel at Chapel  Saturday  1st Sept.
Skipper Burgess won the toss and decided to bat on a firm track.
Russ Evans was riding his luck at the start and scored a good 77.
Dave Aldridge scored a quick 42 and Chris South scored an entertaining 28 not out.
Hayfield finished their overs on 185 for 8 wickets, not quire the score they were looking for.
Jarvis and Unsworth started off well, Jarvis getting the breakthrough with the score on 6.
Gary Pheasey came in played some nice shots but was dropped in the slips on 14.
Neal Pheasey joined his brother as overs were running out, they opened their shoulders and put on a quick fire 70.
Chapel were now in the hunt and only wanted 36 off the last 6 overs.
Tom Jarvis came back and Josh Unsworth held there nerve and bowled Chapel's overs out.
Leaving Chapel on 178 for 7 wickets, Hayfield winning by 7 runs gaining 18 points.

 

Captain's View-point. 
Hayfield 1st v Hawk-Green 18th August
Hayfield won the toss and asked Hawk-Green to bat in a game reduced to 25 overs per side.
The opening attack of Chris Unsworth and Matt Higginbottom started well and Hawk Green found themselves
25 for 4, but a stand of 64 between Littler and Hallas put them back in the game, Hawk Green finishing on 112 for 5 wickets.
Matt Higginbottom was the pick of the bowlers ending up with 2 for 6 runs of 6 overs.
Hayfield got of to a flyer with Russ Evans and Dave Aldridge. Evans was first out for 24 in a first wicket stand of 43.
Skipper Burgess joined Aldridge and set about the Hawk Green bowlers, adding 55 for the second wicket
Dave Aldridge was second out caught on the boundary for 30 runs. Matt Higginbottom came in to watch his skipper hit
the winning runs and finishing on 40 not out Hayfield winning by eight wickets and a further 17 points.
 

Hayfield 1st Vs Birch Vale @ Home Sat. 11.08.2007. Captain's View

 
On a bright sunny day skipper Julian Burgess lost the toss and Hayfield were asked to field.
Birch got off to a flyer and were 32 off just 5 overs. Dave Higginbottom was brought into the attack
and struck with his first ball, this was the start of a great spell of bowling. Dave finishing with 7 wickets
for 59 runs of 20 overs. The Birch innings never got going only three players going past 20 runs, plus a
very slow 59 not out from J. McIlvenny the bed rock of Birch's 178 all out.
Russ Evans got Hayfield off to a good start but was adjudged lbw for 14.The runs dried up after some good bowling
from the Birch bowling attack. Two good partnerships between Dave Aldridge 21 and Julian Burgess 73 not out and
Josh Unsworth 35 and skipper Burgess nearly had Hayfield home, but it was young Sam Hudson who helped Burgess home
 to win by 3 wickets in a good game of cricket.

 

Captain's View

Hayfield 1st  Vs.  New-Mills 1st Saturday 21.07.2007
On a cold damp day Hayfield won the toss and decided to bat.
Russ Evans and Shane Furness got Hayfield off to a flyer in a game reduced to 30 overs per side.
Furness was first out for 13, but Evans continued to smash the ball all over the ground.
Higginbottom and skipper Burgess went cheaply, but no such thing from Dave Aldridge he joined Evans
on his quest for sixes losing two balls. Evans was caught in the deep for 41.
The umpires then decided it was to dark and wet and tea was taken early, later the umpires quite rightly
decided it was not fit for anymore play, leaving Hayfield in strong position at 87 for 4 wickets

Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 22/6/07

Saturday 16/6/07. The First XI beat the showers once again with excellent bowling and fielding performances, with 5 wickets for Chris Unsworth. Quick fire runs from Julian Burgess 38 not out, 34 from Matt Higginbottom saw a 7 wicket win.

The weakened 2nd XI lost to Romiley despite an excellent 70 from Josh Unsworth who has now returned to form following a half century last week.

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Captain's view-point contributed 18/6/07.
 
Hayfield 1st vs Romiley 1st Bissenden Cup 2nd round
On a sunny day Hayfield won the toss and decided to bat.
Some good bowling and indifferent shots saw Hayfield limp to 173 all out.
The Romiley innings started with 12 runs coming from the first four balls before
Tom Jarvis knocked opener Leach's off stump out of the ground with the last ball of the over.
Chris Unsworth bowled his eight overs for just 12 runs.
Romiley middle order hit a few boundaries, but skipper Burgess made bowling changes which saw
Dave Higginbottom take 3 wickets to finish the game off. Romiley all out 141.
Hayfield into next round and play Dinting at home on Sunday 1st July.
 
Hayfield 1st vs Chapel 1st Saturday 16th June
Skipper Julian Burgess won the toss  and asked Chapel to bat on a damp and cloudy day.
It proved to be the correct choice when Chris Unsworth had Hibbert caught in the gully in the 2nd over.
Unsworth was in his stride and ended bowling all through the Chapel innings finishing with figures of
19 overs 8 maidens 5 wickets for 44 runs.
The bowlers were backed up by some good fielding,  including the catch of the season by Dave Higginbottom
A superb one handed diving catch. Chapel finished on 113 all out.
The Hayfield openers Russ Evans and Shane Furness put on 33 for the 1st wicket, when Furness was out for 11.
Matt Higginbottom came in and was very watchful, Evans was next out LBW to Martin Copper.
Skipper Burgess came in and together with Higginbottom took Hayfield to the brink of victory, Higginbottom was given out LBW for 34.
Dave Aldridge hit the winning runs to give Hayfield a 7 wicket victory knocking the runs off with 26 overs left.
Skipper Burgess finished on 39 not out.

Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 14/6/07

Weekend 9/10 June. The First XI had two convincing wins in the league. They beat Newton thanks to a sound batting performance from Shane Furness and half centuries from Julian Burgess and Dave Aldridge, plus useful contributions from Russ Evans and Matt Higginbottom. The opposition could only muster 140 thanks to good all-round performances with Tom Jarvis taking 4 wickets.

On Sunday, after a patchy batting performance held together by Sam Hudson 53, a sub standard total of 173 was reached. The opposition was well behind the clock due to tight bowling by Hayfield, despite a late flurish, they could only total 143

The 2nd XI won on Saturday after reaching 281, thanks to an opening stand of 130 by Ben Higginbottom and Josh Unsworth. The opposition fell well short.

On Sunday a weakened team totalled 241 but lost in the last over at Buxworth.

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Match View contributed by Julian Burgess
 
Hayfield 1st  v Hawk-Green  02.06.2007 
Hayfield won the toss and the skipper decided to bat on a lovely day.
With no Russ Evans and with the poor batting of previous weeks the batting order was changed      
A new look opening partnership of Dave Aldridge and Shane Furness. Aldridge was the first to go with the score on 27.Matt Higginbottom  was next in and with Furness put on 54 for the second wicket. Furness was next out for 25. Skipper Burgess joined Higginbottom and they put on a quickfire 46 until Higginbottom was bowled by Ward for 51,Burgess soon followed for 38. Wickets fell at regular intervals, but a late flurry from Josh and Chris Unsworth adding 33. Josh finishing on 27 not-out and Chris on 14 not-out, when the overs ran out Hayfield finishing on 209 for the loss of 8 wickets.

Tom Jarvis and Chris Unsworth opened the bowling for Hayfield and Hawk Green got of to a steady start, until Unsworth bowled Littler for 19. Jordan Henderson who started to smash the ball to all parts of the ground until Burgess brought on Dave Higginbottom into the attack and had Henderson l.b.w. straight away. Matt Higginbottom came on at the other end and the father and son combo went through the Hawk-Green line up very quickly. Dave finishing with 4 for 21, Matt 3 for 8 and Tom Jarvis completed the rout Hawk-Green all out for 109.

 
 
Hayfield 1st Vs Newton     09.06.2007
Julian Burgess won the toss on another hot day at Newton. Dave Aldridge and Shane Furness put on 114 for the 1st wicket when Aldridge was out for 61. Matt Higginbottom started off well but went for 24. Russ Evans hit a quick 20 before falling to a questionable L.B.W. Skipper Burgess strode to the wicket knowing a big score was needed on this high scoring ground. Burgess and Furness upped the run rate adding 90 runs in the last 9 overs. The skipper BUrgess finishing on 52 not out and Furness ending up with a fine 103 not out. Hayfield finishing on 285 for 3 wickets.
             
Jarvis and Unsworth started well with out luck, till Unsworth struck in the 8th over Wickets fell at regular intervals with Matt Higginbottom taking 3 wickets and father Dave 2 but it was Tom Jarvis finishing with 4 wickets, the pick of the bowlers. Newton were all out  for 130, giving Hayfield a well earned 22 points. Special mention of a fine display of wicketkeeping from young Sam Hudson on a tricky wicket.
 

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Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 31/5/07

Match report for weekend 26/5 and 27/5

The First XI lost to arch rivals Birch Vale. Dropped catches allowed Rich Johnson and Steve Shaw to score 50s. The Team bowled well as a unit despite the catching. Dave Higginbottom took 3 wickets in the last 15 overs. In reply only the tail looked comfortable as the innings collapsed to 87 all out.

The Second XI beat Birch Vale, the stars being Tom Hudson 48 and 5 wickets.

Sunday was much better, the First won the Bissenden Cup round at home, the stars being the Higginbottom boys, Ben 4 for 11 and Matt 70 not out and Julian Burgess.

The Second XI won the Hawke Trophy round thanks to Jim Redfern 4 wickets and a hard hit 60 by Dave Platt.

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Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 24/05/07

The First XI made hard work in beating Tintwistle at home - after a good team effort, Tintwistle closed at 144 for 9. 

Hayfield replied and at 102 for 2 looked in control. A loss of 6 wickets for 10 runs left Chris Unsworth and Mat "The Bat" Higginbottom to knock off the balance. Matt finishing with a fine 78 not out.

The 2nd XI amassed 186 for 8 with 80 from 14 year old Gareth Davies and the Silver Fox Steve Farmer 39. Rain then brought the match to an early finish.

The Ladies team won their first match of the season - another Red Letter Day for them - Well Done Ladies!

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Match View contributed by Julian Burgess 22/5/07

 Captain's Viewpoint.

 
Hayfield won the toss and asked Tintwistle to bat first.
Tom Jarvis and Chris Unsworth again started off very well, Jarvis made the breakthrough having Barrow caught at gully.
Next came a stand of 52 till Matt Higginbottom had Robinson caught by Sam Hudson for a long winded 8.
Two more stands of 30 and 40 brought Tintwistle to 144 for 9 wickets at the end of 41 overs.This was due to some fine
bowling from all the bowling attack and some great work behind the stumps from Sam Hudson.
Hayfield got off to a good start from Russ Evans and Dave Aldridge putting on 32 for the first wicket. Evans was the first out
for 16, then Aldridge ran himself out for 14. Then came a partnership of 64 between Julian Burgess and Matt Higginbottom.
Burgess finally got caught at deep mid-on starting a middle order collapse. Hayfield lost 5 wickets for 18 runs, until
Chris Unsworth joined Matt Higginbottom to see Hayfield home by 2 wickets. Matt Higginbottom finishing on 78 not out.
The game was reduced to 41 overs due to heavy showers before the game.  

Match View contributed by Julian Burgess 15/5/07

Captain's Viewpoint

 
Hayfield Vs Stockport 
On a wet and windy day Hayfield's young guns went to Stockport looking to make it 4 out of 4.
After another good start from Tom Jarvis and Chris Unsworth, Stockport were in trouble at 30 for 4.
But a stand of 50 put Stockport back in the game. More good bowling from Dave Higginbottom and  
Tom Jarvis with Jarvis finishing on 5 for 27, leaving Stockport all out for 118.
The Hayfield boys went into tea confident of knocking off the runs! 
A great start by Dave Aldridge (46) and Sam Hudson (34) putting on 70 for the first wicket.
But with Aldridge's dismissal wickets fell quickly, including a hat-trick by the Stockport skipper Mark Green. 
Leaving Hayfield 7 runs short on 111 all out. 
If the Hayfield's boy's have ideas of winning the league these are the games that must be won.   
This could be the kick up the back side we need. Players need to take more responsibility for shot selection
and things could go well for the rest of the season.                          

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Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 14/05/07

Hayfield First XI - v - Stockport

Despite losing, the First XI remain top of the League after taking maximum bowling points, bowling Stockport all out for 118 runs, with excellent figures from Tom Jarvis.

After an excellent opening stand from Dave Aldridge and Sam Hudson, the batting failed for the first time and fell short at 111 runs, a performance that matched the gloomy weather!

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Match View contributed by Julian Burgess 9/5/07

CAPTAIN’S VIEW POINT

VILLAGE KNOCK-OUT HAYFIELD V SUTTON ON THE HILL

FIELDING A VERY YOUNG SIDE, HAYFIELD WENT INTO DEEPEST DERBYSHIRE IN THE 1ST ROUND OF THE VILLAGE KNOCK-OUT.

DAVE ALDRIDGE STARTED OFF IN HIS NO-NONSENSE STYLE GETTING 39 IN NO TIME; BUT THE BIG FIREWORKS CAME FROM JOSH UNSWORTH WITH 68 AND BEN HIGGINBOTTOM 87. AFTER THIS SUPERB 110 PARTNERSHIP, WICKETS FELL QUICKLY, ONLY GARETH DAVIES 18, CHRIS UNSWORTH 19, AND ANTHONY EBBRELL 19 CONTRIBUTED. HAYFIELD FINISHING ON 303 ALL-OUT. SUTTON ON THE HILL NEVER GOT GOING AFTER CHRIS UNSWORTH 1 FOR 14 AFTER 9 OVERS AND MATT HIGGINBOTTOM 2 FOR 17 GIVE SUTTON ON THE HILL A TORRID TIME. BUT IT WAS THE SPIN TWINS OF BEN HIGGINBOTTOM 4 FOR 11 AND JIM ADAMSON 3 FOR 6, WHO REALLY TOOK SUTTON APART. SUTTON BEING ALL-OUT FOR 81 TO THE DELIGHT OF THE TRAVELLING FANS.

HAYFIELD C.C. 1ST X1 Vs NEW-MILLS C.C. 1ST X1 SATURDAY 5TH MAY

NEW MILLS WON THE TOSS AND DECIDED TO BAT ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY. ANOTHER FINE OPENING BOWLING SPELL FROM CHRIS UNSWORTH AND TOM JARVIS HAD NEW MILLS IN TROUBLE FROM THE START. JARVIS FINISHING WITH JUST 12 RUNS FROM 8 OVERS, UNSWORTH TAKING 1 FOR 9 OFF 10 OVERS. THEN ENTER THE HIGGINBOTTOM FAMILY: MATT HIGGINBOTTOM FINISHING WITH 2 FOR 16, BROTHER BEN 2 FOR 41; BUT DAD, DAVE HIGGINBOTTOM, STOLE THE SHOW WITH 5 FOR 52 . NEW MILLS ENDING UP 152 ALL OUT.

HAYFIELD GOT OFF TO A FLYER WITH RUSS EVANS AND DAVE ALDRIDGE PUTTING ON 72 FOR THE FIRST WICKET EVANS OUT FOR 54. THEN MATT HIGGINBOTTOM QUICKLY HIT 35 MAINLY IN BOUNDARIES. IT WAS LEFT TO DAVE ALDRIDGE TO KNOCK OFF THE RUNS AND GET TO A WELL EARNED 50 NOT-OUT. HAYFIELD WON BY 7 WICKETS.

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Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 8/5/07

The First XI had an easy win against local rivals New Mills after electing to bat. New Mills were pegged back by a superb opening spell by Chris Unsworth and Tom Jarvis who bowled 5 maiden overs to open his account. Chris Unsworth claimed an early wicket as New Mills succumbed to the Hayfield attack. The Higginbottom family amassed 9 wickets, with father David Higginbottom collecting 5 wickets, Sons, Ben 2 wickets and Matt 2 wickets, leaving New Mills all out for 151.

In reply, Hayfield openers, Russ Evans and Dave Aldridge, both scored 50+ and a quick fire 35 from Matt Higginbottom ensured a 7 wicket win. Hayfield at its best, with fine individual performances and a magnificent Team performance.

 

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Match View contributed by Julian Burgess 2/5/07

Sat 14th April.  Hayfield - v- Heaton Mersey (away)

Lost toss in 40 over game. Good Bowling from Ben Higg, 10 overs, 2 for 29 and the evergreen Chris Unsworth. Heaton Mersey finished on 235 all out. Hayfield started badly, losing Russ Evans early. Skipper Julian Burgess and Dave Aldridge put on 91 for the 2nd wicket. Wickets fell on a regular basis but Julian carried on and finished with 148. Hayfield winning by 5 wickets.

Sunday 15th April. Hayfield - v- Buxton (Home)

Hayfield got 265 for 8 with runs from: S Hudson 48, J Unsworth 50, G Davies 48 n.o., A Ebrell 32 n.o.. Bowling Buxton all out for 191 with Matt Higginbottom 6 for 46 including 4 wickets in 4 balls. 

Saturday 21 May. Hayfield - v - Dinting First XI (home)

Hayfield batted first 312 for 6: Julian Burgess 92, Russ Evans 91, Matt Higg 67. Dinting 260 for 8, Tom Jarvis 4 for 70.

Saturday 28th May. Hayfield - v - Compstall First XI (away)

Compstall 121 all out. Great team fielding performance and good tight bowling from T Jarvis and C Unsworth. Hayfield 124-5, Russ Evans 52 and Matt Higg 48. 

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Match View contributed by Bill Higginbottom 2/5/07

The season started in April and proved very satisfactory. The First XI had two friendly matches against Heaton Mersey and Buxton.

Hayfield beat Heaton Mersey by 5 wickets, Chris Unsworth and Ben Higginbottom bowled particularly well - Ben taking 2 wickets in 10 overs for just 29 runs. A Superb 148 not out from Julian Burgess saw Hayfield home with 5 wickets to spare.

The following day the game against Buxton was again a win. Hayfield bowling first scored 265 for 8 with good scores from teenagers Sam Hudson 48, Josh Unsworth 50, Gareth Davies 48 n.o., and 32 from Captain Anthony Ebrell. Buxton were bowled out 191 with teenager Matt Higginbottom taking 6 wickets for 46 including 4 for 4 balls.

The league programme started on 21 April against Dinting. Hayfield amassed 312 for 6 wickets: Julian Burgess 92, Russ Evans 91, and a quick fire 67 from Matt Higginbottom. Dinting fell short at 260 for 8 with Tom Jarvis taking 4 for 70. The following Saturday against Champions Compstall resulted in a crushing victory. Tight bowling and superb fielding saw Compstall dismissed for 121 with Dave Higginbottom taking 3 wickets. Despite injury to Skipper Julian Burgess, Russ Evans 52 and Matt Higginbottom 48 ensured a 5 wicket victory.

The Second XI also won their first two games being notable for the superb batting of Shane Furness with innings of 142 and 85 plus good all-round performances especially Jim Adamson and Gareth Davies.

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