Archive for July, 2010

Gritty Draw Against Old Elizabethans

1st XI Birmingham League Division Two
Old Elizabethans 249-8
Aston Manor 164-8
MATCH DRAWN
Manors youngsters recovered well from last weeks heavy defeat to put in a spirited performance and earn a draw away against table topping Old Elizabethans.
After some early impressive bowling by Manor, Krishall Magage (108) and ex Middlesex player Simon Macey (67) put on a fine [...]

Sunday 2nds Win By 34 Runs

The Sunday 2nds fixture against Alrewas was in danger having a young side out and no transport.
So many thanks to Martin and Elaine Rose who both took their cars, Wayne and Jane Turner for lending me their car, and Dom driving his van with the kit. Without this help we would have had to call [...]

4ths Win Closely Fought Game

Sheldon Marlborough 199 for 8 in 45 overs
Aston Manor 4ths 200 for 8 in 38,2 overs
2 wicket victory to Aston Manor
Put into bat Sheldon took to the Manor attack early reaching 45 by the 6th over! A wicket from Geoff Knowles (1-45) started the fight back. Tight bowling then ensued stemming the flow of runs [...]

Easy Win Against Weoley Hill

Aston Manor won back to back games with an easy win against a well organised Weoley Hill outfit. Having won the toss we put Weoley Hill into bat where we soon had them 11 for 2 they finishes on 137 all out, with the wickets being shared between all 5 bowlers used.
Having travelled to the [...]

Sunday 2nds Win By 9 Wickets

The Sunday 2nd XI took to the field against Burntwood with three farther and son combinations, the Roses, Phaguras and the Knowles. But with these exception still a very young side, and it was the kids that took the honours.
Burntwood bowled out for 129 in 29.4 overs by:- Trent 3 for 22, Kieron Carrol 2 [...]

Manor Record Much Needed Victory

Birmingham League Division Two
Aston Manor 215 all out
Ombersley 138 all out
ASTON MANOR WIN BY 77 RUNS
A very young Manor side produced a superb performance to earn a much needed win and move the club into a more comfortable League position at the half way stage of the season.
Against the hostile and impressive opening attack of [...]