MATCH REPORTS 2003

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SAT. 14 JUNE

SAT.1ST against LT. WALTHAM

After a conspicuous start (losing the toss), the Captain turned hero with a magnificent 123 , supported by Damo Westwood 70, as the first's chased down Lt. Waltham's total of 258 in just 35 overs!. Mick Jordan returned to his best, with figures of 12-4-25 1 and Ben Foster kept up his recent good run, with 3 for 56. Recent signing Ben Coward-Talbot also picked up 3 wickets on his debut appearance for Springfield.

The 25 points gained, returned Springfield to the summit, after High Roding lost to Pegasus & Corringham.

SAT. 2ND against BROOKWEALD

Brookweald batted first and totaled 278 - 7. Barrett 12-2-49-2 was the pick. Springfield started very aggressively, but lost early wickets. Kennedy and Bass then came together and gave Springfield hope with a hard hitting 80 run partnership. Bass however, went one hit too many and was superbly caught for 51, and we subsided for 195 all out.

SAT.3RD against FOULNESS

After finally arriving at the right ground! Jonesy won the toss and batted first. Latimer was the mainstay with 83 in a total of 169 - 9. However Foulness got home for the loss of 5 wickets in 43 overs.

SAT.4TH against RETTENDON

Symo snr. won the toss and elected to bat. A magnificent innings by Colin (old git) Short of 153 in 93 balls, supported by Symonds 56, B. Howell 32*, the Chairman 31, and C. O'Riordan 27* and finished up with a record 333 -5. In reply Andy Wordley got the early breakthrough and Womble duly helped himself to a five wicket haul. Rettendon were finally bowled out for a respectable 221.

Match Reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds

SAT. 1ST against PEGASUS

After winning the toss and batting we soon realised the pitch had a little bit in it for the bowlers and it showed as we struggled up to a competitive 215 for 6. Scottie 48 was the mainstay of the innings and with Eley 37*, Mortz 29 and B. Foster 20* all contributing. The pace attack of Wardy and Ben Foster, 3 for 34, soon had Pegasus reeling at 55 for 5, but a combination of poor fielding and good rearguard batting saw them home for the loss of 6 wickets, 217 for 6.

Flub flicked the coin and lost his eighth toss in a row but fortunately was asked to bat. This soon proved a poor decision as 15 year old James Latimer (on debut) smashed 134 not out. He was ably assisted by Kennedy, 33, and Luke Southwell, 59 not out in posting a huge 335 for 7. Despite a 100 from the opener, High Easter eventually finished on 255 for 6, James Howarth was the pick of the bowlers with 11-0-40-2.

SAT. 3RD against GT. TOTHAM

Russ and his band of merrymen fielded against Gt. Totham and were assisted by the opener, who helped to run out half his team mates, in keeping them down to 199 for 8, with Rusty 3 for 51. Lewis 81* and M. Southwell 83* knocked off the runs to complete a superb 10 wicket win, 203 for 0.

At 34 for 4 (and with last weeks hero Shorty -0 back in the hutch) the awesome fourths found two more hero's, the Chairman 94* and smiler Chalky 66 to rescue them and totaled 214 for 5. Patterson steamed in and knocked over the top order with 4 for 35. The fourths collected another 26 points by bowling out Galleywood, 136 for 10, and move 40 points clear in second place.

Matthew Chalk

Trevor Johnson and Matthew Chalk

SAT 1ST against HATFIELD PEVEREL

The super ones are back on track after last weeks hiccup. The skip got us off to a flier with a hard hit 76, and with Chignal smashing the bowling to all parts for 97 we managed to post a healthy 272 for 6.

In reply Hatfield Peverel's young batting line up, struggled against the pace of Wardy and accuracy of Fozz, but it was B.C. (Talbot ) who stole the show with 2 for 42. Scotty also bowled well 2 for 53 as Peverel finished on 209 for 7.

SAT. 2ND against NAVESTOCK

Flub loses the toss ( shock horror! ) and Navestock batted first. Despite good bowling displays from Widge 1-35 off 12, Flub 2-37 off 12 and Howarth 3-57 off 10, Navestock posted a respectable 214 for 10.

Springfield looked well placed with Howarth batting well for 56. and the returning space cadet whacking 51, but three quick wickets left Widge and Pies, needing 13 off the last over and finally six off the last ball to tie. Cometh the hour, cometh the Kendo as he dispatched the ball over the sight-screen to tie the game 209 for 8.

SAT. 3RD against FYFIELD

The thirds played a strong Fyfield team, and on a sporting wicket were skittled for 105. only Martin Southwell resisted with 48*. 

Fyfield then cruised home for the loss of 4 wickets 108 for 4.

SAT. 4TH against BROOMFIELD

The fourth team juggernaut came to a grinding halt against Broomfield. After restricting the opposition to 201, Womble 2 for 42, we struggled to 160 for 6 against a first team bowling line up. Only Bob Howell gave resistance with 63*, but with a 20 point gap over Broomfield, we are still in a good position.

SUN 1ST against EASTWOOD

Jim's sprogs (average age 17)  march on with a fairly convincing two wicket win over Eastwood, and boast a proud plated eight, won eight record.

Eastwood batted first and were bowled out for 198, smiler Chalk 2-37 off 87 and granddad Moon 1-30 off 7 the pick of the bowlers.

Everyone chipped in twenties in reply, with Adam Radford smashing 53 as we cruised home with 4 overs remaining, 200 for 8

SUN. 2ND against ELSENHAM

The two's batted first and could only amass 146 for 8, Martin Southwell top scoring with 32, Despite spin twins Tim Clancy and Russ Jones taking apiece, Elsenham won with 4 wickets remaining, 147 for 6.

SAT 1ST against BENTLEY

We were inserted on a green seaming wicket and was soon in trouble, extras top scoring with 33 in our total of 120 all out. 

Bentley were soon in a spot of bother at 80-8, but abit of calculated slogging saw them past the winning post with 121-9. Dave Ellis 12-8-3-17 and Ben Foster 12-5-34-3 bowled well.

SAT. 2ND against RAYNE

FLUB WINS THE TOSS! making Rayne bat, they score 222-8, with Dave Howell taking 4-54.

In reply, batsmen got themselves in and out again and finished 58 runs short 164-10.

SAT. 3RD against INGATESTONE

Russell and the boys struggled to 162-8, with Chris O'Riordon top scoring with 34.

Ingatestone cruised home for the loss of four wickets.

SAT. 4TH against BLUEHOUSE

Springfield batted first with senior Symonds nudging his way to 50 and very senior Short whacking 89, to set up a total of 219-4.

Cherve the herb came good with 4-30 as Bluehouse scored 164.

SUN. 1ST against KINGFISHER

The only 100% record has gone.

Kingfisher smashed the bowling everywhere totaling 231-9, Womble being the pick of the bowlers 3-28.

To make up for some declaration bowling at the start of the Kingfisher innings, skipper Jim Symo scored 110, but with no support the side crumbled to 184 all out.

SUN 2ND against HERONGATE

The seconds beat Herongate by 8 wickets with Herongate declaring at 161-8 and Russell's lads scoring 162-2. Gary Nightingale starred with bat and ball 28* and 3-16.

Russ takes catch off his own bowling.

Match reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds. Photos courtesy of Pete Clancy

SAT. 1ST against HIGH RODING

The first team traveled to High Riding looking to put recent bad results behind us and get back in the title race. Our hosts batted first and despite a fine bowling and fielding display, finished on 222-8. Wardy was the pick of the bowlers with 1-26-12.

In reply we got a solid start, but due to 3 very unfortunate dismissals and a good performance in the field by High Roding we finished 39 runs behind 184-9. Scott top scored with 80.

SAT. 2ND against TERLING

Mortz proved to be the match winner for the seconds on a very sporting wicket at the corra. Not happy with ripping out Terling's middle order with 6-38 leaving at 150-9 at the end, he helped himself to 46 not out in reply as Springfield won by 8 wickets 153-2.

SAT. 3RD against EASTWOOD

The third's played a very strong Eastwood at Belfair's Park who rattled up 307-4, David Steel's 2-2-58-1 being the pick of the bowling.

In reply Richie top scored with 50 but we only amassed 116-7 against a side playing a few leagues below themselves.

SAT 4TH against ECKO MONARCHS

The old gits and young whippersnappers marched on with another (yes you've guessed it) AWESOME display. Shorty (61) and Bob (69) were the stars in setting 227-8 and with Chalky claiming his maiden league 5 wicket haul, Ecko Monarchs withered to 128 all out.

SUN 1ST against GRAYS & CHADWELL

The wheels are falling off as Symo, Womble and the embryos collapsed to their second defeat of the season. Grays and Chadwell rattled up 244-5 (Womble 13-4-35-1) in the heat.

SUN 2ND against TERLING

Martin Southwell was the pick of the bowlers (4-52) as Terling set 210-5. Russ's boys were always in with a shout but a constant flow of wickets eventually saw Martin and Liam Daniels have to bat the last six overs for an honorable draw.

Match Reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds.

SAT. 1ST against OLD CHELMSFORDIANS

The first team slipped to their fourth loss in six, as inconsistent availability has taken its toll. Old Chelmsfordians were the beneficiaries this week at the Corra, when we were bowled for 131 on a sub standard wicket. Wardy bowled well 8-3-9-1, but O C's reached 134-2 in 34 overs.

SAT. 2ND against HOCKLEY

The 2nd team visited a strong Hockley outfit and only made 129 all out. Hockley knocked off the runs easily, when Ben Marrion being the pick of the bowling 8-1-28-1

SAT.3RD against MARCONI

The 3rd team managed to sneak a draw as the rain came late in the day. Marconi batted first and set 229-8, Russ Jones taking 4-46.

Springfield started well at 158-2 but with Russ being dismissed for a quickfire 53 we collapsed to 174-8 as the rain came.

SAT.4TH against WILLOW HERBS

The 4th team came unstuck, away at Willow Herbs as the opposition skipper hit 106 and took 3-36.

Springfield scored 205-9, with Bob Howell top scoring with 65. Despite a valiant effort from the bowlers, The Herbs got home by 3 wickets 207-7

SPRINGFIELD V PRESIDENT'S ELEVEN

We welcome back a Presidents team of former players and friends for the annual Presidents game and as usual they elected to bat. Good contributions came from Hayes 48, Fergus 34 and Cato 44 N.O. to help the team to 215 all out. James Howarth stole the show with the ball as he claimed 5-27. Woody bowling for the presidents took 3 quick wickets ( the batsmen wishing to remain anonymous ) but with Fozzy and Fitz smashing to all parts Springfield looked in with a shout. However Boo and Fergie ripped through the tail leaving us well short on 176 all out. Bring on the beer!.

Match reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds.

SUNDAY 2ND V SPRINGFIELD UNDER 15'S

The U15's encouraged by wily old campaigner Geoff Roberts to bat first, the U15's set about the batting showing no respect to any of their more senior bowlers. The young guns were finally all out for 221, with excellent contributions from Chris O'Riordon 39, Liam Daniels 38 N.O. and James Clarke 59.

Set such a daunting target Russell's merry men were blown away by Chalky. Ash Tyler and Rob Pavey, with the first four wickets making a measly 21 runs. Despite an exhilarating 33 from Luke Southwell, including the biggest six of the day, it was left to Martin Southwell and Ben Marrion to hold out for a dishonorable draw.

Full marks to the Under 15's on this memorable occasion.

Match report courtesy of Martin Southwell

SAT.1ST against GREAT BURSTEAD

We lost the toss on a dreary day at Gt Burstead and were inserted into the field. Despite a good opening burst from Wardy 1-32 our hosts scored a respectable 173-6 on a sporting wicket, only BCT troubled them with 2-37 off12.

SAT.2ND against BOREHAM

Danny and Clarky got the 2nds off to a superb start at home to Boreham, with 70 each. Dom Fenton and Rudders also contributed 35 and 31 respectively in a big total of 241-6. However the damp conditions made fielding and bowling near impossible and Boreham romped home for the loss of 2 wickets.

SAT.3RD against GREAT BADDOW

Russ's boys managed to amass a good total 244-5 batting first thanks mainly to Martin Southwell who scored his 2nd ton of the year and Russ scoring 53. Gt Baddow batted very well and despite Arain picking up a hat-trick they got home with 3 wickets to spare 245-7.

SAT. 4TH against EASTWOOD

The 4th team suffered another defeat at the hands of a very strong Eastwood side. After electing to bat the boys were restricted to 159-9, Womble's cavalier 26 n.o. being the highlight!! Eastwood took no time at all knocking off the runs in just 30 overs.

SUN 1ST  against STOCK and CHELMSFORD

The first Tri-series took place at the Corra due to unforeseen circumstances the old 1st team captain blew a fuse as two sides were waiting to play us!. Everything sorted itself out as Springfield went unbeaten, out playing Chelmsford in the final. ' Happy Meal ' Clarky starred on the day with 50 n.o. against Stock and 46 in the final fifteen game. James Latimer also smashed 50 n.o. against Stock.

Springfield -166-3  Stock 74-4

SUN. 2ND against RAYLEIGH

The lads took on a strong Rayleigh 1st team at the Corra and ended with a respectable draw. The visitors batted first and amassed 216-7, Dan Unger was the pick of the bowling 2-35.

Thirteen year old Ash Tyler was the star of the batting with 52 n.o. as the team finished just 25 runs behind for the loss of 5 wickets 191-5

Match reports courtesy of Jim Symonds

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SAT. 1ST against SOUTH WEALD

We're back!

Finally something that resembles a 1st team. South Weald was always going to be on the wrong side of a fearful backlash. Skip got us off to a flier with 60, with good contributions from Scotty and Symo of 40 odd each helped us to a very competitive total of 238-9.

Our bowlers then got stuck in to the South Weald batsmen, Wardy 3-35, Pugs 3-25 and BCT 4-25 ripped them out for just 91.

SAT. 2ND against RANKINS

Clarky and Biffer got the 2nds away to Rankins, scoring 44 and 50 respectively. Saff smashed 37 towards the end to help bolster the score to 216 all out.

However on a flat belter this was going to be hard to defend and despite good efforts from Frosty ( the snowman) 2-49 off 12 overs and another 3 wickets from the Skip, Rankins got home with 4 overs to spare 217-7

SAT. 3RD against CANVEY

The 3rds batted first at home to Canvey and made hard work of it. We eventually limped to 176-4, M. Southwell scoring 88 n.o.

Canvey got past the winning post at a canter 179-4

SAT. 4TH against RAYNE

The 4ths batted first on a sporting wicket and only Shorty faired well with 46 as we were bowled out for 125.

Rayne 2nds aided by former Spurs man Mark Falco knocked them off without losing a wicket.

SUN 1ST - NO FIXTURE

SUN 2ND against WILLINGALE

Russ's men rolled over to the picturesque Willingale and duly bowled them out for a paltry 107. Tim Clancy did most of the damage with 3-21.

Despite at one stage being in total control (68-0) the guys turned it into a thriller by losing eight quick wickets, but the Skip decided it was time to finish it and with a final whack over cow, completed a memorable victory 109-8

Paul Hunt

Tim Clancy

MIDWEEK

A strong/drunk Bury St. Edmunds team were the visitors to the Corra on Tuesday as they returned from a Kentish short tour. Our visitors batted first and were bowled out foe 185, thanks mainly to brilliant spells from Chalky (3-18), Dan (6ft 4 and full of muscle) Unger (3-18) and M. Southwell (3-18). We then whacked our way to the required total in just 25 overs, Bou the major destroyer with 66. (189-5)

Match reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds, Photos courtesy of Pete Clancy

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SAT 1ST against AYTHORPE RODING

Batting first at Aythorpe Roding, the firsts managed an impressive 273-8, with good knocks from Dave (skip) Curtis (90), Damien Westwood (75) and Jim Symonds (45). Despite 3 wickets from Scott Ellis (3-59), Aythorpe made their total (274-8) with one ball left.

SAT 2ND against WOODHAM MORTIMER

The 2nds played Woodham Mortimer at home, with the away side only amassing 186-8 from their 45 overs, Thanks to Wayne Dave Frostie and Barret taking 2 wickets apiece, the 2nds reached their target in 41 overs with a rousing innings from Saff's 55 n.o. 188-6

SAT 3RD against STOCK

The 3rd team had a good day at Stock with the bat, scoring 328 for 3, an opening partnership of 136 from Neil Jefferson (63) and Martin Southwell (117) which surpassed by a second wicket stand of 166 from Martin and Simon Dance (103). Stock replied with 142 all out thanks to some fine bowling from creaking back Jones (9.5-2-25-5)

SAT 4TH against BOREHAM

A good win from the 4th team by 6 wickets chasing 234 runs set by Boreham 2nds, Andy Wordley impressing with 4 wickets for 38. The fours reached their target with good knocks from Matt Cook (76), Bob Howell (61 no) and Colin Lewis (33). 237-4

10 AUGUST

P.A.R.C. CHARITY MATCH

The Charity match against P.A.R.C. eleven began with the opposition scoring 222-7, with James Howarth taking 3-14. The rain interrupted, reply came from Bob Weathers (51), Neil Lightfoot (48) and Luke Southwell (52), giving Springfield victory by 3 wickets (226-7)

SUN 2ND against MAYLAND GREEN

The 2nds took on Mayland Green on the top wicket at the Corra, with Mayland making 216-6, with young Chalky opening bowling with 7-2-18-2. A draw was the result as we amassed 203-8, with runs from Gary Henderson (39), James Latimer (42) and skipper Russ (47no).

Match reports courtesy of Martin Lambert

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SAT 1ST against LITTLE WALTHAM

We lost the toss and were put into field at home against Little Waltham. The visitors were soon struggling thanks mainly to the new ball bowlers, Wardy (1-21), Ben (2-31) and Scott (2-25). Young Howey and B.C.T. (4-31 off 7 overs) then combined to wrap up the innings for 158.

Despite a couple of early wickets Damo & Symo wrapped a comfortable 7 wicket win (159-3) helping themselves to 51 and 55no respectively.

SAT 2ND against BROOKWEALD

An under strength 2nd team traveled to top of the table Brookweald and were bowled out for 115, only Dom Fenton giving any resistance with 41. Brookweald hit the runs off for the loss of a single wicket (117-1), A. Barrett did well (7-4-9-0-) without much luck.

SAT 3RD against FOULNESS

Foulness were blown away by Dan Unger (4-34) at the Corra, Russ and Ash Tyler taking two apiece as the visitors were whipped out for 89. After a cautious start against a very good Div.6 opening pair, Dancey smashed 47no to win by a 9 wickets (93-1)

SAT 4TH against RETTENDON

The 4th team struggled away at Rettendon as the hosts rattled up 226-3. Bob Howell top scored in reply with 43 but it was not good enough, as we finished well short on 180 all out.

17 AUGUST

SUN 1ST against DANBURY

The mighty 1st team marched on with another sound thrashing, this time by Danbury. Ash Pattani (3-32) was the pick of the bowlers as our hosts made 160. With 5 contributions of 20 odd, we reached our target for the loss of 6 wickets (163-6)

SUN 2ND against HOCKERILL

Russ's lads won again after posting 197-5, Tom Shervil back in the runs with 75 and Martin hitting 50. Tyler (2-6) and Adrian (3-19) took early wickets, but it was Alex Blanchard (3-1-3-5) who stole the show as Hockerill were skittled out for just 34.

Match reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds.

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SAT 1ST against PEGASUS & CORRINGHAM

We were always going to be up against it away at Pegasus and Corringham, a side battling at the wrong at the wrong end of the table. With a side consisting of five first team regulars, five under 18's and a 60 year old we did well to keep our hosts to 257-7, Fozzie the pick of the bowlers (2-49) but the highlight was a steepling catch held by Troy Nice!. In reply the skipper batted well again with a brave 91 but we could only muster 203 all out, despite the loss it was a great effort from the kids who played their hearts out.

SAT 2ND against HIGH EASTER

The 2nds secured their 3rd division status for next year with a very tight victory against fellow strugglers High Easter. Dom Fenton batted well again for 56 but it was Rob Weatherley, finally beginning to turn potential into results with 62 who starred in helping Flub's boys up to a respectable 247-8. At 140-0, High Easter looked to be cruising to victory but Rudders and Ab with 3 and 4 wickets respectively and some good fielding managed to claw the game back. We eventually ran out winners by just 4 runs 243all out.

SAT 3RD against GREAT TOTHAM

Russ's boys lost a tight game at home to Great Totham after batting first and amassing 182 all out. Despite Russ claiming 4-53 Totham got home with an over and 3 wickets to spare 183-7.

SAT 4TH against GALLEYWOOD

The team were put to the sword against Galleywood 261-3, Womble the pick of the bowlers with 2-35 off 9. In reply TJ starred with 88 n.o. and along with Womble 36 n.o. put on record 4th team 10th wicket stand of 96. I must also mention Bob Howell and Patters who joined the ever expanding band of broken men who have been JB'ed, congratulations guys and may I be the first to welcome you to the club!

24 AUGUST

SUN 1ST against HOCKLEY

Hockley were the visitors to the Corra and must have known they were in for a stuffing after looking in our scorebook! Clarky batted all the way through for 99n.o, with contributions from myself 70 and Lighters 28 we managed to set the daunting target of 229-6. Hockley were never in the running and eventually finished with 191 all out, Womble bowled well with 3-50.

SUN 2ND against NORTH WEALD

Russ put North Weald into bat and they made short work of the 2nd's attack totaling 232-4, Paul Hunt bowled well with 2 for 36. Despite good knocks from Dancey 67, Nightingale 37 and Martin 53 the 2nds run out of overs and attained another honorable draw.

25 AUGUST

We hosted Craven (Ilford) this Bank Holiday and rolled them over for 110, Alex Blanchard claiming his 2nd five wicket haul in as many weeks ( to his fathers disbelief as he wandered up to the club and was attacked for another jug of lager). In reply we struggled to 65-7, with only Clarky 31 resisting. The experience of Martin Southwell 18 n.o and the brute force of Adam Radford 26 n.o that finally saw us home 113-7.

Match reports courtesy of Jimmy Symonds

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SUN 2ND against CASTLE POINT

First he scores

Then he waits

Then he walks

Luke's straightest shot

Stormy drives for four

Howey's defense looks good

I knew I shouldn't have eaten that last packet of crisps when sitting in this chair

Jimmy's always run a tight ship

Luke bashes a few nippers

Probably the delivery where Woody cleans out Jimmy

                  Jimmy on the sweep                 The nippers never had a chance in the broom race

Because we always had the big man in reserve

Marcella and friend bring a bit of class to the proceedings

Photos and captions courtesy of Geoff Roberts

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More photos

Ellis delivers

Saturday 4th team

Neil Carr smashing another four

Curtis showing he's a true all rounder

The Clancy's

Helen and Shaheen

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