Division Four Aston Manor 2nd XI 238-7 Water Orton 2nd XI 110 all out ASTON MANOR WON BY 128 RUNS Manor recorded their second successive win, this time against bottom of the table Water Orton, to ease their relegation concerns. This was a thoroughly comprehensive and deserved victory and hopefully will act as a springboard […]

2nd XI Division Four Oakfield 1st XI : 244-9 Aston Manor 2nd XI : 139 all out OAKFIELD WON BY 105 RUNS A depleted Aston Manor side were no match for Oakfield at Church Road. Without their usual opening bowling attack, Manor were put to the sword as the visitors cruised to 80-0 from only […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Berkswell 224-8 Aston Manor 159-7 MATCH DRAWN With Steve Knowles (3-30) excelling Manor made a very positive start with the ball reducing Berkswell to 22-4. However experienced opener James Neale (103) showcased his undoubted ability and supported by some fine late hitting from former Warwickshire player Jamie Spires […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Sutton Coldfield 167 all out Aston Manor 168-5 ASTON MANOR WON BY 5 WICKETS Another fine performance at Church Road saw Manor keep alive their hopes of promotion. Manor’s bowling was impressive and accurate throughout, and the bowlers were supported by an energetic performance in the field which […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Aston Manor 174 all out Streetly 175-8 STREETLY WON BY TWO WICKETS Manor’s promotion hopes were severely dented with this defeat to lowly Streetly in a controversial game at Briar Avenue. The visitors were without several of their regular players, but that was no excuse for an inept […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Stourbridge 169-9 (42 overs) Aston Manor 170-3 (39.1 overs) ASTON MANOR WON BY 7 WICKETS Aston Manor’s 2nd XI continued their promotion push as they comprehensively defeated Stourbridge in a match reduced to 42 overs per side due to heavy overnight rain. The hosts made a very positive […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Eastnor 242 all out Aston Manor 244-2 ASTON MANOR WON BY 8 WICKETS Manor’s promotion hopes continue to shine as they crushed Eastnor by 8 wickets with a thoroughly professional performance at Church Road. Despite a fine innings from opener Ian Milton (77) Manor always kept the score […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Dorridge 143 all out Aston Manor 147-1 ASTON MANOR WON BY 9 WICKETS Manor produced a thoroughly efficent performance at Church Road to secure their first victory of the season. Although the visitors made a solid start Manor’s bowling was always tight and their fielding keen to keep […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (North) Aston Manor 246-8 Fordhouses 247-4 FORDHOUSES WON BY 6 WICKETS Another poor all round performance saw Manor 2nd Xi slip to yet another defeat at Church Road. Having first use of a good batting track too many of Manor’s front line batsmen got themselves out playing reckless shots […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two North Aston Manor 171 all out Pelsall 172-2 PELSALL WON BY 8 WICKETS This certainly was not Manor’s weekend as the 2nd XI were left to lament on one of their poorest performances for a long time. Although they were seriously disrupted by unavailability, they would have been extremely […]