Aston Manor 2nd Team
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A View From The Captain
"New skipper, same positive focus on being competitive and progressing by winning games - our goal is very much promotion for the coming 2012 season.The main aim for the season though, as it was last year, is to continue to develop the young talent already within the club. Last season a considerable number of players aged 18 and below played 2nd XI cricket on merit, and the hope is that the trend will continue this season. There are already a number of players who have established themselves over the past two seasons, now its time for them to push on and prove their ability.
With the strengthening of the 1st team it means that other quality players are available and competing for places. This will be a key focus for all throughout the season as we strive to push on from an excellent finish to 2011. Nets have been good and there is a positive vibe across all teams.
The important mix of experience with the up and coming is massively important to us and it is really pleasing that we have an approach across the team to ensure that everyone gets a good game and enjoys themselves, whilst also pushing for victories. Consistency is key and the experienced players are the ones that will be stepping up I'm sure.
Finally I would like to thanks groundsman Phil Shaw and team, not only for his ongoing efforts for 1st and 2nd teams, but also the youth set up. All clubs are supported by unrewarded effort and we have excellent support from our committee a big thanks must always go to Dom Ashton - who if it wasn't for him we would not be able to have anywhere near the options for youth development and competitive cricket, as well as excellent facilities."
Dave Woakes, 2nd XI Captain
Click here to view the 2nd XI fixture list.
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17/06/2013
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The only match to be completed was at Church Road were the 2nd XI lost their top of the table clash with Penn. In difficult conditions Abdul Rahim and Andy Forman gave Manor a solid start but the hosts slumped from 45-0 to 60-6 before Mo Choski gave good support to an outstanding innings of 76 from skipper Shozab Haider which saw Manor finally dismissed for 165. Penn also got off to a good start despite some fine bowling from the luckless Shaun Carroll, and although youngsters Sunil Sukhjit and Zane Hussain both grabbed two wickets each the visitors maintained their position at the top of the league with a 5 wicket victory. Bearing in mind that Manor are currently by some distance the youngest side in this Division, there is still every chance of a push for promotion when a couple of their more experienced players return to action. |
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17/06/2013
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29/04/2013
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22/04/2013
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17/09/2012
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11/09/2012
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19/12/2012
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Congratulations go to Trent Turner, who has been awarded the highly prestigious Under 23 Clubman of the Year Award in recognition of his service to Aston Manor CC by the Midlands Club Cricket Conference. The Midlands Club Cricket Conference was very impressed by the service and dedication has given to Aston Manor CC over the years and we thought that to award him this recognition was a fitting tribute to all that he has done for your club. |
