Failand and Portbury C.C. v Street C.C.
Sept 13th 2009

Failand were beaten by some very good Streetwise bowling
The toss was won again by Sunday Skip and with a good sunhine afternoon decided to bat first. With some very tight bowling from Street Failand managed to muster 149 for 8 with only Tony Lippe (40) being top score.

After another mouth watering tea provided by Pam Sandra and Sheila Failand took to the field looking to make the Street batsmen struggle and with some good bowling by Phil 'Bolognese' Dungey Tony Lippe Simon Bachelor and some good catches especically the one hander by John Meredith made the Street batsmen struggle a bit and if one or two more catches had been taken it might have been a different story and with one more game to go lets hope for some good weather to finish the season on next Sunday.

Friendly Skip.
John Skinner - 14/09/2009

Malpas ease to 9 wicket victory

Malpass to good for Failand and Portbury
Friendly xi v Malpass - Sept 6th 2009
Failand won the toss and decided to bat scoring 217 for 5 with Ed. Humphreys staring with the bat scoring 81 and D Griffiths taking 3 for 33 for Malpass.
after a mouth watering tea provided by Pam Sandra and Sheila Malpass. set about the
failand score and with A Ross scoring 104 not out and J Perrett 75 they passed the total in less than 35 overs. The only memorable thing about this innings for Failand was the girls provided the Failand fielders with some relief and cups of tea after 20 overs as it was so cold.

Friendly Skip.
John Skinner - 06/09/2009

Failand and Portbury C.C. v Lenton Academicals C.C.

Yet Another Miss Match
John Meredith demonstrated the Moonwalk
It was a damp and grey afternoon having lost the toss and put in the field Failand
toiled to get the Lenton team out. The highlight being a catch by 12 year old Finley Chivers to remove the dangerous Chris Jones for 53 and a LBW for Phil 'Carbonara' Dungey to remove Jamie Hearne for 93 to keep the score under 300 at 285.
After a mouth watering tea which was provided by Hugo Hanchets Mum, Failand started to attack this massive score. With only Roman Lagnardo(43) and Phil ' Dolcelate' Dungey(15) Failand were all out for 103 and once again lost to a much better side than Failand could match.

Friendly Skip.



John Skinner - 31/08/2009

Portishead CC V Failand and Portbury CC


Portishead CC win easily
Not much to say about this match except that Potishead completly out played us in every department.
John Skinner - 17/08/2009

Failand and Portbury C.C. v Taunton St Andrews C.C.


Failand just did not score enough runs because of some slow batting.
The weather was warm and sunny just right for a game of cricket. Skip lost the toss and was asked to bat. After 10 overs Failand was 42 for 1 with Simon Bachelor(26) out Paul Bachelor(13) joined John Meredith(18) and after 20 overs Failand was 72 for 1 and Skip said to the batsmen lets get on with it now as getting 200 was not going to be achieved. Ed Humphreys(75no) came in after 22 overs and nearly single handed got us to 182 for 7 with Ivor Chivers(20) giving good support.
After a really mouth watering tea provided by Wendy Bachelor Taunton St Andrews came out to bat C. Davis(66) lead the attack and with some good catching from Tom Hill and a good direct hit run out by 13 year old Harry Billing Failand made them work for there win and with Paul Duffy 2.4 overs 2 for 15 giving everyone some thing to smile about at the end. Taunton 183 for 5 won a very enjoyable game played in a very good spirit


Friendly Skip.

John Skinner - 10/08/2009
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Failand and Portbury v Bill Owens XI


Failand fail to make enough runs on a damp wicket.
Bob Andrews took 2 for 20
Failand won the toss and chose to bat a good partnership between John Skinner(25) and Roman Lagnardo(30) of 62 was the only highlight of the innings. A direct hit by E Harper to run out Ed Humphreys(18) could possibly be said won the match for Bill Owens XI. with 29 extras and a wag of the tail Failand reached 121 all out with E Harper taking 4 for 33 from his 8 overs.
After a good tea failand went out to field with Phil 'Mortadella' Dungey and Tom Hill opening the bowling attack each taking a wicket early on but with N. Sara(56) and R. Hutchinson(20) put to gether a match winning partnership of 94 then Bob Andrews with 2 for 20 and John Meredith with 2 for 8 gave Failand a sniff of victory but with S Phippen 17 not out saw Bill Owens XI home with 3.3 overs left.
The game was played in a very friendly way with both teams going to the Rudgliegh Arms to enjoy a nice pint of Doom Bar.


John Skinner - 03/08/2009

Liam Smith(84no) starred for Failand and Portbury on a pudding wicket at Winford.


Liam Smith(84no) Stars with bat and bowl
Failand won the toss on a bright sunny afternoon and decided to bat. A steady start by the openers on a very slow wicket. The wickets fell steadily untill Liam Smith(84no) came to the wicket at 58 for 3 in the 23rd over and with Adrian Meacham(33no) took the score to 194, Paul Duffy(1) came to the wicket and was bowled by Natalie Sidwick a 13 year old girl and failand finished the innings with a 6 from Liam for 216 for 6 from 40 overs.
The Winford innings did not start well as Courtney Meacham and Phil 'Cornetto' Dungey both took a wicket each. A. Thomas(37) and H. Lewis(47) repaired the innings but fine bowling and catching by Tom Hill 3 for 20 Liam Smith 2 for 15 and Ivor Chivers behind the stumps 4 catches saw Failand win by 58 runs.
The star and man of the match Liam Smith with 84 not out and 2 for 15 off 4 overs.
Sunday Friendly Skip.

Wedmore C.C.v Failand and Portbury C.C.

Alex Chapman Star of the game with a magnificent 96.
Dan Chapman was involved in a run out incident
On a dull but warm Sunday afternoon Skip lost the toss and took his team out to field again. With Courtney Meacham and Adam Grey opening the bowling, with 8 tight overs gone all was looking good Adrian Meacham kept the lid on things with a tight spell taking 3 for 18 of 8 overs with one wicket caught by John Skinner a diving left handed catch low down being the highlight of the afternoon. When there over sea's Australian came into bat it all changed with a quick fire 52no saw Wedmore close on 214 for 6.
After tea Graham Grey(0) and Ivor Chivers(14) opened the batting but Graham went first ball so Brian Hooker(9) came in and they put on a solid 30 until Brian was out. Alex Chapman came in next having been brought in by brother Dan at the last minute because Liam Smith could not make it. Then Ivor was out John Skinner(31) came in at 34 for 3 and this partnership of 122 got the team into a winning position when John was out it was 156 for 4 then Dan Chapman(31no) came in and with Alex took the score with in 5 runs of victory and the Star batter was out blaming his brother for running him out. Dan then hit a four to win our first game of the season in stile with 2.2 overs to spare.

Man of the Match Alex Chapman

Friendly Skip.

Failand and Portbury C.C. v Wobblescroft Wanderers


Failand were Wobblescofted
On a nice sunny afternoon having lost the toss again Failand were asked to field first.
With Bob Sheppard back from Brittany because of a death in the family kindlly stood in at the last minute because Stuart Fowell had text to say he was ill.
The Wobblescroft batsmen made hay while the sun shone with Ben Sutclif the star of the innings with a controlled 92, the pick of the failand bowlers were Romand Lagnado with 3 for 52 and Phil Dungey with 2 for 15, they posted a massive 242-8
After a mouth watering tea provided by Pam Sheila and Sandra Failand set about the task of chasing down 243 to win.
The failand batsmen tried to score at the required rate but tight bowling stopped them with Romand Lagnado 39 Adrian Meacham 35 Courtney Meacham 24no and John
Skinner 26 reached 187-6 with poor old Bob Sheppard retired hurt with bad cut to the fore head. After the game Bob said that he was going back to Brittany and would not be back untill the end of the summer as sailing was safer than Cricket.
The game was played in a good spirit and everyone enjoyed a pint after the game.

Your Friendly Skipper
John Skinner.

Very Slow Start for Failand in 1st game of season.

They batted first on a green wicket and came to terms with it right from the start.
Wayne Young batted through the innings for 89 to take them through to 229-4
Steve Pursey being the pick of the bowlers with 6 overs 47 runs and 2 wickets.

After a very enjoyable tea Failand started their innings and with only Steve Pursey making 40 all the other bats failed to make an impression finishing all out for 122. A very disapointing first game loss.

Man of the Match for Failand was Steve Pursey with an all round perfomance with Bat and Bowl.

Sunday Friendly Skip.

John Skinner - 27/04/2009

Failand and Portbury C.C. v Spyepark C.C.


Very Slow Start for Failand in 1st game of season.
Spyepark batted first on a green wicket and came to terms with it right from the start.
Wayne Young batted through the innings for 89 to take them through to 229-4
Steve Pursey being the pick of the bowlers with 6 overs 47 runs and 2 wickets.

After a very enjoyable tea Failand started their innings and with only Steve Pursey making 40 all the other bats failed to make an impression finishing all out for 122. A very disapointing first game loss.

Man of the Match for Failand was Steve Pursey with an all round perfomance with Bat and Bowl.

Sunday Friendly Skip.

John Skinner - 27/04/2009

SUNDAY SKIP'S FINAL REPORT FOR 2008

Well that is another season over. We played 9 games to conclusion with 1 game cancelled at tea time giving a grand total of 4 won with 5 lost.

However, if we had not arranged new fixtures in September the total played would have only been 7 games with 3 cancelled and 1 abandoned. With this in mind, I recommend that we arrange games in September, weather permitting, and do the same as this year, for next season.

The side supported me both on and off the field of play for which I most sincerely thank everybody for. The teas provided by the wives (Pam, Sandra, Sheila, Wendy) were the envy of the opposition teams who always congratulated the ladies on a magnificent spread.

Everybody contributed to the matches win or lose but I am very pleased to have in the team some very exciting young cricketers – Charlie Walker, Jordan Bachelor, Courtney Meacham, Adam Grey and Ted Billing.

With your support I intend to stand again for next season and hopefully to encourage some more young cricketers to play in the Sunday side with a few more first and second team players making themselves available for some really good fixtures that Paul Bachelor has arranged for us.

My final word is on selection which has caused disruption to the side this year. There must be an understanding that when selection happens, if a player is selected for a Sunday game but subsequently drops out the night before the game, I do not think it fair that a player should be taken from the Sunday side so that that it is impossible, due to short notice, to find a replacement. This has happened as late at 11.30 on a Sunday morning!

This said, I look forward to another great season in 2009.

Thank you everyone for your support.

John Skinner
Captain, Sunday XI

Great win for Failand and Portbury against a strong Bristol XI


Ed Humphreys stars with bat and ball.

This was by far the best performance of the season for the Sunday friendly XI against a strong Bristol XI.
Bristol won the toss and batted, Adam Grey one of our 13 year olds opened the bowling taking 1 for 48 off his 6 overs Jordan Bachelor another 13 year old replaced him taking 2 for 37 off his 8 overs Steve Pursey bowled well taking 2 for 30 off his 8 overs but Ed. Humphreys was the pick of the bowlers bowling at the end of the innings taking 1 for 29 off 7 overs when Neil Pollard was hitting everyone out of the ground with 9 6's from his very quick 78 not out. This took their score to 239 for 7. I must thank Dick Whittington for taking two out standing stumpings but as he said he should have had four.


Tea was taken and once again Thanks to Pam Skinner for providing a scrumptous tea with all her home made cakes.

Failand started their innings with a very good opening partnership of 120 with Charlie Walker 62 and Jeff Astle 49, with the star of the game Ed. Humphreys 63 not out saw the Failand and Portbury side home to victory with 3 balls to spare.
My man of the match Ed. Humphreys for a very good all round perfomance with the bat and ball.

friendly Skipper
John Skinner.

Victory at Almondsbury

[match report?]

Scorecard: Sunday XI v Almondsbury (away) 20th July 2008

Up in flames!

[Sunday XI provide the smoke but Blue supply the flames - match report here]

Scorecard: Sunday XI v Blue Flame (home) 13th July 2008

Sunday XI (July 2008)

Plenty of runs at the Horse Race Ground Failand
Gordano Valley were the visitors at Failand on Sunday. Both teams were short of players Failand with 9 and Gordano with 10 but this did not deter from a very exciting game of cricket.

Sunday Skip won the toss and decided to bat on what looked a very good wicket. Simon Bachelor and Ivor Chivers opened, Ivor departed when the score was 32. In came Ed Humphreys. Soon after Simon was caught out, Henry Potter then came in and weaved his magic with a blistering 62 with 4 fours and 5 sixes. With Ed they put on 111 runs before Henry was out. Ed made a cultured 69 with 12 fours. Steve Down 18, John Skinner 29* and Brian Hooker 21 took the score to 262 for 5.

Failand feeling very pleased with their score tucked into a mouth-watering tea made by Skip's wife Pam and Ivor's wife Sheila.

After tea Dave Gould (Gordano's Skip) very kindly offered to lend us a fielder to balance the teams in the field of play.

Bob Andrews opened the bowling from the top end and Henry Potter coming up the hill, bowling fast medium, bowled 2 batsmen and then in his next over he bowled another. Things looked good at 50 for 3 after 14 overs and it still looked good after 20 overs with Gordano on 96 for 5, but then the wheels came off with Eizenberg making 110* and J. Peters making 100*to win the game with a 6 to score his 100.

Best bowling for Failand was Henry Potter 8 overs 3 for 40.

Over 500 runs scored in the game so most of the batsmen went home happy. Truly a game played in a very friendly atmosphere.

Full scorecard at: Sunday XI v Gordano Valley (home) 29th June 2008

Sunday XI thumped by Portishead

[match report here?]

Full scorecard at: Sunday XI v Portishead (away) 22nd June 2008

2008 Sunday XI season starts at Abbot's Leigh
Toss: Abbot's Leigh CC - Sunday XI won the toss and decided to bowl.

Highlights: Steve Down scored a magnificent 88 runs for F&P and Adrian Meecham took 4-22 in Abbot's Leigh's reply and Tom Hill saved at least 30 runs in the field.

We lost with 7 balls remaining. A wonderful game of cricket played in a good spirit.

Full scorecard at Sunday XI v Abbot's Leigh (away) 15th June 2008

Rising sun 1964

The 2008 season is upon us.

FEEL THE POWER!

Safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players

The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued new safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players. It is recommended that a helmet is worn by young players when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice. A young player should not be allowed to bat or to stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket without a helmet against a hard ball except with written parental consent. Coaches, teachers, managers and umpires should always ensure that a young player wears a helmet if this written parental consent has not been received. Players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting against a hard ball, together with pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector (box). There is a British Standard (BS7928:1998) for cricket helmets and it is in the best interests of players to ensure that their helmet confirms to this standard.

The ECB is recommending that this guidance is followed by all players up to the age of 18. It applies to young players in adult cricket as well as to all junior cricket played with a hard cricket ball.

The ECB is requesting that the new guidance is communicated to the parents or guardians of all young players through clubs and schools, and that parental consent is always obtained before young players are allowed to bat or stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard ball without wearing a helmet.

ECB Cricket Department
February 2003

PERSONAL CONDUCT: RULE 21

21. As members of a "family" club in which both ladies and children participate actively, and as members of a cricket club with a very long tradition it is expected that behaviour off the field shall be courteous, supportive and moderate, and that behaviour and turn out on the field shall be:
(a) subject to the Captain's leadership;
(b) in the best interests of cricket as a sporting game.

End of Season Club Day Out.
A mixed Failand squad including the first, second and third team captains and vice-captains, the club chairman and secretary, two ex-captains, perhaps a future captain and the one and only Chalky White with his box of magic pencils descended on this picturesque ground after a quick pint at the nearby Beggars Belief.

This fixture has become a bit of an annual event, and this year six of the team had played the day before in a victory over Barnstaple & Pilton. This meant six hangovers. Acting captain and Failand ambassador Bernard Raines won the toss and decided to field first, opening the bowling with Phil ‘lock up your daughters’ Dungey, and Paul Nice.

Phil soon got his hands on a decent length, and let his balls do the talking. He swung both ways and had the batsmen tied up in knots. Paul put in a good spell also, but all this good early work was ruined as Steve Purseys’ first over went for 20 runs. This would have been 24 if not for a brilliant piece of fielding by Simon Bachelor. XXXXXXXX took the attack to Failand and scored an aggressive XX runs.

He was eventually bowled by Andrew Trineman. Simon replaced Phil from the pavilion end, and his well disguised slow leg break picked up a deserved wicket. Bob Humpreys, who gave his sons an excellent lesson in fielding skills at square leg, finished off the bowling from the pavilion end with his blend of hit me if you dare.

Lynton and Lynmouth posted a total of 196 for 3 in their allotted 35 overs, which seemed like a par score on a decent strip. XXXXXXX scored an undefeated XX.

A suberb tea was provided, which included some favourites such as sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, a delicious cheese and tomato sandwich, quality crisps as well as Battenburg slices and Treacle tart. Yum yum. Henry Humphreys was unable to finish his overloaded plate as he had to pad up with John Skinner.

Both surrendered their wickets cheaply to make way for the big guns Ed Humphreys and Dick Whittington. Some thoughtful running between the wickets besides putting away the bad balls kept the scoreboard ticking over and the run rate required, rarely went above eight an over. Together they put on 148 runs and left Failand within sniffing distance of victory.

When Dick was eventually bowled for XX, a further 34 were needed from 23 balls. Andrew Trineman hit a four from his first ball, but an excellent over from XXX(fast bowler that bowled the last over) XX left Failand requiring 21 from the last 2 overs. Ed Humphreys showed pure class as he virtually single handed took on L & L’s best two bowlers, hitting them both for decisive sixes and eventually winning the game with 3 balls to spare. Ed finished with 87.

It was all back to the Beggars Belief for some more hospitality, including roast potatoes, samosas and pork pies. Chalky White performed the entertaining man of the match ceremony, which was deservedly awarded to Ed.

Phil won the man of the tour award, not just for his bowling but also for his dance-floor antics and wonderful storytelling, most of which will never be forgotten.

An excellent fixture and day out, in a beautiful setting, with goats crunching on the reddening bracken and the added attraction of local runners struggling along the boundary edge (up the hill) in a half marathon , making us all realise what a gentle relaxed game cricket can be. We all hope to return next year.

Barnstaple 2005

George Vaughan, Sam Vaughan, Arthur Vaughan, Phil Dungey, Paul (Chalkie) Whyte and Sid Mistry

OLD BRISTOLIANS (away)
[report needed]

BLAGDON (at home)
[report needed]

Draw down at Taunton St Andrews
[march report needed here]

TAUNTON ST. ANDREWS
Our Sunday XI is looking forward to visiting you this weekend in the first of our annual double-headers.

Be seeing you!

VICTORY AT PORTISHEAD
[Tony Bamber needs to supply report here]

Can someone please get the Sunday scorebook off Tone soonest!

The flight of the peacock

SUNDAY XI GETS GOING
Most games on Sundays early season are North Somerset XI or National Village Cup games (see applicable pages for news here). But the 3rd week in June sees the full Sunday XI programme get going as returning students boost player availability to require 2 fixtures on Sundays from now until end August.

Skipper Tony Bamber returns to the country (he has been in Wales) and after he has sobered up is expected to be leading the side in succession of attractive fixtures home and away.

SUNDAY XI TOO STRONG FOR STAPLETON!
With F & P having the strength in depth this year to field 2 sides on a Sunday in May, the Sunday XI set off for Stapleton while the 3rd XI headed for Chew Stoke. But getting to Stapleton was the first test of character for the F & P Sunday squad - they left from Failand having no idea where they were going. On car had to be "talked in" from the M4 when it should have been on the M32 and another arrived an hour late having been to Chipping Sodbury and Coalpit Heath grounds beforehand without success.

And when they got there they learned that the Stapleton ground is right next to Ed Smith's house - he had travelled to Failand first so as to be able to follow the convoy without getting lost!

Anyway, F & P won the toss and batted. Henry Humphreys batted through for 89* and Ed Humphreys (after arriving at the ground) struck a rapid 58, backed up by Will Humphreys 25 and Chris Smith 30* to finish on 251 for 2.

Stapleton were never in the hunt and were shot out for 122. Medic Ollie Binchcliffe with his leg spin took 4 for 19, Hallinen 2 for 30 and Sid Mistry, Sweet and Neil Harrison chipping in with a wicket each.

So this higher league opposition was swept away by our Sunday boys. Bring on Bamber!!

For full scorecard go to http://fpcc.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=286154

THE WORLD EXPECTS
Players and prospective players alike are waiting with bated breath to read the thoughts of new 2005 Sunday XI Captain Tony Bamber. Speaking recently, Tone was heard to mutter: "Wot me?"

Come on, Tone. Your 2005 drivel can appear here! You have the passwords!

Cheesewire 29.12.04*

* Wot happened to 2004? Charlie

Sunday Captain’s Report 2003:

I am standing down as Sunday Captain after what I feel has been a decent spell in the job. Success on the field has been underpinned by the influx of youth and the continuing energy of the older team members. During this time we have experimented with 45 overs a side, two innings games and have examined the idea of a cup of tea between innings and a barbeque after the game. We have also revelled in playing teams in higher leagues and on the better pitches. In passing on the baton it is submitted that friendly Sunday fixtures at Failand should be, and have been, run on a two-pronged basis.

Firstly, we should offer those people who want to play cricket the best opportunity possible to do so. Those people who turn up to bowl must be offered full allotment of overs in which to do so. Those people who turn up to bat must be inserted into the correct place in the batting order to allow them to do so. Those people who are good, very good, or even those who have reached star status will have the same chance to excel even when those without the same levels of skill are enjoying the same level of opportunity. This has been the ruling ethos this season and the last. It has allowed a star batsman such as Hugo Hanchet to score big runs and a young and potentially vulnerable leg spin bowler John Watson to get long spells under his belt and make radical progress forward. Similarly Kalpesh Patel developed in the later part of the season into a substantive batting force and Paul Teasedale started bowling spin and realised that he could clean sides out.

The thinking running alongside this has been a desire for victory and pride in performance. There seems to be little point in playing cricket on a Sunday or indeed at all if one has not set one’s sights on victory. Those who have played this year and the last should be satisfied that this has almost always been the case. The second to last game of the season was against Street CC. The previous year we had lost in a nail biting finish a game in which it was probably lucky that only nails were broken. The game this year was probably better natured but still remained competive and edgy. The desire for victory was summed up when a crucial catch was taken by senior player Chris Smith just centimetres of the ground with a salmon like dive.

I must congratulate stars, young players and players learning their trade alike on taking up this attitude. In particular Anthony Bamber excelled with the ball and could be relied upon to break partnerships with a real consistency. Hugo Hanchet, Ed Humphreys, Kalpesh Patel, and the occasional Bachelor excelled with the bat. There was a showcase of young bowling talent throughout the year and there was marked progress by those who had bowled so well last year. In particular; Craig Robshaw, John Watson, Ed Smith, Anthony Bamber, Paul Teasedale and, of course George Vaughan. These guys should be looked after and must be offered long spells in whatever teams they play in after schools and universities break up next year.

My thanks also to senior members of the club who helped out. In particular Dick Whittington is an invaluable man to have present at (or even just umpiring) a game. Paul Bachelor, Bob Humphreys, Bob Andrews, Chris Smith all turned out for games and showed that they still are gripped with an unshakeable desire for success and sporting excellence. My thanks to; Paul Bachelor for his work on the pitch without which of course we could not play and also to Bob Humphreys for his work with the youth teams. Many of those who played and indeed are listed in this report would never have played for us or perhaps even at all were it not for his work.

Henry Humphreys

Late afternoon rain

justifies Groundie's earlier decision to call off Cheddar game despite dry conditions. "He who laughs last laughs loudest" commented an interested bystander.

Lynmouth on tour 2002