Bangor goal ace reveals what he's looking forward to most when Seasiders take on top flight
The 27-year-old scored 24 goals as the Seasiders sealed a return to the top flight for the first time since 2009.
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Belfast Telegraph
9 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Instonians thrash Cliftonville Academy to savour T20 Cup joy, while Bangor taste Trophy delight by sinking Cregagh
The win was set up by a trio of half-centuries from the top order that never allowed the CA bowling unit to settle. Irish internationals Neil Rock and Cade Carmichael (27) set the tone for the game with a 66-run opening stand inside the powerplay, ended only by a stunning catch by Alfie Wylie – a rare highlight in a slipshod display that saw four chances dropped. South African professional Shane Dadswell announced his arrival at the crease with a six over square leg, and he continued in that vein after Rock fell for an excellent 27-ball 52 (four fours, three sixes). Dadswell and the evergreen Andrew White scored all around the wicket in a third-wicket partnership of 84 in nine overs that all but settled the match. White unfurled his full repertoire of audacious sweeps and ramps on his way to a top score of 62 from 38 deliveries, while Dadswell's 31-ball 58 included six fours and three maximums. The stand was only ended by a run-out – one of three in the innings – but a total of 219 for six was always going to be a match-winning one. A brief shower meant a revised target of 184 in 16 overs, but Cliftonville Academy's reply never got going at all as Man of the Match Dadswell got three wickets in his first nine balls, including the prize scalp of Abhishek Raut. Jared Wilson (33) and Andrew Forbes (30 not out) added some respectability to the margin of defeat, but this was the most one-sided of contests. Cian Robertson picked up three wickets in a fine bowling effort, while there were two wickets apiece also for Andrew White and skipper Ben Rose. 'It was a great team performance all through the game,' said skipper Rose afterwards. 'The three guys batted really well and a total of 219 was great. 'Shane taking those three early wickets also gave us some breathing space. 'Whitey' was exceptional with both bat and ball and he continues to work hard and gets his rewards.' It's a big few weeks ahead for Rose and his team, who face Waringstown in a top-of-the-table clash followed by the Challenge Cup Final. Earlier, Bangor were also convincing winners in the T20 Trophy clash, beating Cregagh by 38 runs. Opener Sam McMillan led the way with a superb 62 (10 fours) as Bangor made a strong start batting first. Former New Zealand international Ian Butler struck three huge sixes in a nine-ball 21, well caught on the long-on boundary attempting a fourth. Australian professional Connor Brown stroked five boundaries in a breezy 30, adding 58 in seven overs with McMillan as Bangor continued to attack. There was also a late flurry as Johnny Parker and Michael Skelly added 22 from the last 10 balls in a final total of 166 for seven; Adam McCormick taking three wickets. The chase got off to a terrible start with both openers gone inside two overs. Bob Moore (37) and Jonny Moore (28) attempted to salvage the innings, but Bangor caught and fielded well and, in truth, Cregagh never threatened the target. Angus Farrell (two for 17) was the pick of the bowlers as Cregagh were restricted to 128 for seven. 'We have played some good T20 cricket now for three years with a good pattern and, hopefully, we can take that form into our League campaign for the rest of the season,' said a very happy Bangor captain Johnny Parker afterwards. 'I'm overjoyed for Sam McMillan to get runs and the Man of the Match award. It's a just reward for all the hard work he has put in as he's had a tough season finding strange ways to get out and also getting a few tough decisions. 'Our bowlers did really well, especially Angus Farrell and Will Simpson who squeezed them hardly conceding any boundaries. Angus in particular had a tremendous spell and really strangled the innings. 'It was great to have the runs on the board, and our bowling unit with pace off did superbly well.'
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Leader Live
Brymbo and Gwersyllt Park up for the cup... and the league!
The rivals will return to 50-over Premier Division action on Saturday, before they face each other on Sunday in a big Welsh Cup showdown. It's Brymbo who will have home advantage for that match-up and the winners will join Colwyn Bay as North Wales' representatives in the quarter-finals. Brymbo skipper Dan Parry is anticipating a tough encounter in the cup and he said: 'They have got dangerous men. The overseas has found his feet. 'They have got a few of our old players in Ryan Collier and Jake James that are very dangerous. 'Then you've got the wily Iroshan de Silva.' As an added bonus, the winners know they will receive home comforts in the last-eight, with Pontarddulais their opponents. It's possible Brymbo could claim the North Wales Cricket League and Welsh Cup crowns before the summer is out, but Parry has stressed: 'I would say don't get too far ahead of ourselves! 'We have still got eight more weeks to go.' Of immediate concern is getting into a 50-over frame of mind on the back of a month of T20 action, with Brymbo returning to the longer format with tomorrow's match-up at home to Denbigh. 'I think it's going to be interesting to see how people are going to tackle the powerplay,' said Parry. 'We have had a bit of a chat about it. It's going to be back to how we were.' Brymbo are expected to make two changes for Saturday's side, with an additional amendment to Sunday's side. Gwersyllt Park will warm-up for their cup derby with tomorrow's trip to tackle Mochdre. With the T20 points now shared out, the race for the Premier Division title has just got a lot tighter. There's just eight points separating leaders Bangor from defending champions Mochdre, who are down in fifth. Northop are in sixth position and they will play host to third-placed St Asaph tomorrow. Northop skipper Bart Ryan-Beswick offered his congratulations to Bangor on winning the T20 league, while he's looking forward to the return to 50-over action. He said: "Good game upcoming this weekend and we have a strong team at home to face St Asaph." Front-runners Bangor are at Conwy and Menai Bridge, who are fourth, travel to basement side Bethesda. As with the top flight, at enthralling battle for the Division One title is also taking place. Leaders Mold are involved in the match of the day tomorrow as they pay a visit to third-placed Llandudno. Halkyn, in second position, make the trip to Pontblyddyn, while fourth-placed Hawarden Park are aiming to make home comforts count versus Mochdre Seconds. Long treks are in the offing for Connah's Quay and Northop Seconds, against Bangor Seconds and Dolgellau respectively. Meanwhile, Gresford will have home advantage for their derby clash with Brymbo Seconds. Division Two: Abergele v Llay; Llanrwst v Carmel & District; Menai Bridge 2nds v Marchwiel and Wrexham; Pwllheli v Corwen; Ruthin v Pontblyddyn 2nds; St Asaph 2nds v Buckley. Division Three: Bersham v Abergele 2nds; Buckley 2nds v Conwy 2nds; Caernarfon v Gresford 2nds; Denbigh 2nds v Hawarden Park 2nds; Gwersyllt Park 2nds v Llandudno 2nds; Mold 2nds v Bethesda 2nds. Division Four: Brymbo 3rds v Hawarden Park 3rds, Carmel & District 2nds v Bala; Connah's Quay 2nds v Pwllheli 2nds; Halkyn 2nds v Llanrwst 2nds; Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nds v Bersham 2nds; Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn v Ruthin 2nds.
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
H&W Welders boss Paul Kee on what newly-promoted sides must do to compete in the Premiership
H&W Welders boss Paul Kee has shared his thoughts on the gap between the Playr-Fit Championship and the Sports Direct Premiership and the challenges facing promoted clubs.
