20th May 2013

   
 
 
     
   
 

Forfarshire CC - 2013

Autoecosse Forfarshire CC is located at Forthill Sports Club in Broughty Ferry and the Forthill ground has been the clubs home since it was founded in 1880.

In 2013, four senior and five junior teams will see action in national and local leagues and cups, along with occasional friendlies. Autoecosse Forfarshire play in the Eastern First Division of the Cricket Scotland League while Autoecosse Forthill will play in the Premier Division of the Strathmore & Perthshire Cricket Union with Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XI in SPCU division one. Last year saw the launch of the club's development team Autoecosse Forthill 3rd XI, to enhance the playing opportunities available to young cricketers making the transition from junior to senior cricket and after a highly successful inaugural season, Autoecosse Forthill 3rd XI will participate in the newly regionalised SPCU Division Two North.
   
Junior cricket is a major part of the club and our thriving junior section provides training sessions organised by qualified coaches all year round, with participation in local leagues and national cups from the under 10s age-group upwards throughout the summer.
    
New members for all teams and age-groups are always welcome. To request more information, use the Contact page, or just come along to one of the training sessions. Dates and times of winter training for juniors and pre-season indoor nets for seniors can be found here.

For more information about Forfarshire CC, use the contact page to get in touch. 
  
 
 
     
   
 

 
     
   
 

20th May 2013
Sunday Successes - 3 Games, 3 Wins

All sides that took to the field on Sunday recorded excellent wins. First up was the under 15’s with a convincing victory of Stoneywood-Dyce u15’s on Sunday morning followed by Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XI overcoming Kinross by seven wickets at Forthill while at Dalnacraig, Autoecosse Forthill 3rd XI won by 53 runs.

At Forthill, Kinross batted first and Andy soon made in-roads into the visitors with the early wicket of James Ross, well caught by Morgan at point, in the first of four wickets in an economical six over spell that left Kinross struggling at 21 for 4. F Gosse held the Kinross innings together with a fine 77 before Christian (3 for 7) beat his defences and Kinross slumped to 123 all out. Andy was soon back in action with a confident 34 before 23 from Bryce saw Forthill well on their way to victory. Scott followed up his two wickets with a hard hit 39 not out that included eight 4s and a six to end the game in quick style. scorecard



At Dalnacraig, Midge produced his best knock to date with an unbeaten 75 out of a total of 237 for 5 while Cameron hit 42, Ross 30 and Blair 21 as they made light work of the home attack. In response, J Sampson snr threatened to take the game to the wire, however Callum G (2 for 23) accounted for him LBW while on 94 after sharing a steady half-century opening partnership with W Hardie who became James’ first wicket on comeback. Finlay bowled Bancroft for 19 before Blair (2 for 13) took two wickets late in the game as Dalnacraig ended their 45 overs on 184 for 7. scorecard

Forfarshire's visit to Glenrothes on Saturday was cancelled without a ball being bowled, while at Forthill, two wickets for Dale and one for Samir saw Meigle 42 for 3 when heavy rained forced the match to be abandoned. 



13th May 2013
ECB Knockout Win for Under 13's v Kinross

Batting first, Kinross struggled to cope with the Forfs bowling with only one batsman making double figures. Callum G (4 for 11) picked up a wicket in each of his four overs and was well supported by Callum R (2 for 9), Rohan T (2 for 9), Liam L (1 for 3), and James G Jnr (1 for 6).  The Kinross innings eventually closed at 63 all out in the 17th over.

Opening the batting, Callum G powered his way to an impressive 35, including four 6s and two 4s before his retirement half way through the fourth over. If the Forfs thought it was going to be easy after this explosive start, no-one had told the Kinross bowlers or fielders. Wickets fell at regular intervals and accurate bowling and sharp fielding causing a middle order collapse with only a handful of runs required for victory in a dozen overs, so with the 'tail' well and truly exposed, the game was finely balanced. Step forward Gregor V! After a wide and two text book forward defensive shots he pounced on a half-volley, driving it powerfully to the boundary for the win.

This was a great team performance, everybody contributing with ball, bat or in the field, so Junaid N, Meg R, Rohan T, Liam L, Adnan N, Simon A, Gregor V, Kailas N, James G Jnr, Callum R, and Callum G - take a bow!

Kinross u13  63 all out (16.4 overs)
Callum G 4-0-11-4,  Callum R 3-0-9-2,  Rohan T 2.4-0-9-2,
Liam L: 3-0-3-1,  James G Jnr 2-0-6-1.

Forfarshire u13  64 for 7 (8.4 overs) 
Callum G 35 retired


Older match reports and news can be found in the 2013 Archive Pages
 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
Gordon Hermiston

All at the club are sad to learn of the passing of ex-Forfarshire player Gordon Hermiston. Gordon's funeral takes place at Dundee Crematorium on Monday 13th May at 1.15pm. 

Golf Outing Victory

Forfarshire's golfers won a friendly contest with neighbours Arbroath and Dundee HSFP over the fairways of Alyth Golf Club on Sunday.




The eleven teams of three players were faced with wintry conditions as they gathered at the first tee to see Simmy drive off for the Forfs in a round that earned a half. Baz's first drive suggested it might be long round, but his form improved to gain a well-earned half over Burno while losing to Andy. Third out saw Duke secure a clean sweep over father Howard and Peter to see the scoreline sit on Forfs 4.5 / DHSFP 3 / Arbroath 1.5.

Wally looked to be playing a captains role but his early surge was short lived however he was able to take a point from Shep while John Bennett won both his matches to see the High just a point behind overall. Hoggy impressed off the tee, so it was a surprise he failed to register a point in his matches with Sparky and Atholl - and it was Atholl's win over Sparky that transferred the lead to DHS after five groups.

Nothing separated McGill, Kyles and Crooks after the first nine but a win and a half for Kyles saw DHS edge further in front of the Forfs in the overall standings while Crooksy's win over Ben limited the damage. Buts and Arbroath president Geoff took to the 18th all-square and it was Buts who putted his way to a point in addition to a win over Gavin secured in an earlier hole to take the scoreline to an intriguing Forfs 8.5 / DHSFP 8.5 / Arbroath 4 after seven matches.

Spider, DC Bridges and Galzo saw an even contest - with reports of most playing golf in the same manner as they bat circulating on reaching the clubhouse. Fleming wrapped up two points for Arbroath early in the back nine in the performance of the day while a point for James pushed the Forfs back out in front by the smallest margin. Petrie and Jinglis all succumbed to Dinesh after he re-gained his touch with the driver in the later stages of the round to hand advantage back to DHS with just one group left on the course. Forfs 11 / DHSFP 11.5 / Arbroath 7.5.

Ted was drafted into the Forfs team late in the build-up to the match and the snow did not meet with his approval, but his self confessed 'tactic' of using the trees for cover saw the Vice-President deliver the vital point from a win over Daniel to see the Forfs collect the silverware in what was an excellent outing, the final scoreline reading Forfs 12 / DHSFP 11.5 / Arbroath 9.5.  photo gallery



Indoor Sixes Success

Forfarshire won a tense encounter with Kinloch on Wednesday 27th March to collect the Clubsport Indoor Sixes trophy at Mayfield.

The seventh playing of the tournament saw Kinloch finish the regular season top of the table with 11 wins from 14 starts, while Rossie Priory were runners-up with 10 wins. Also reaching the play-offs were Strathmore and Forfarshire - but it took until the last round of league matches to decide these positions. Forfarshire reached the final after a comfortable win over Rossie, while Kinloch overcame Strathmore.

New signing Tim gave Forfarshire a great start, conceding only four from the first over and taking a wicket (minus four runs) in the first over to see the Forfs on top early in the match. The first Kinloch pairing of Bowman and Shakir managed only a net 17 from their four overs but the remainder of the innings saw a recovery and Kinloch finished on 68 which, although slightly under par, was thought competitive given Kinloch’s disciplined bowling attack.

Blackie and Hogi recorded 25 in the first three overs, so the game was evenly poised as Tim and Simmy jnr took to the crease. Their four overs added 19 to the total leaving Howie and Andy with 25 to get. From ball one Howie looked in command of the chase, and ably supported by Andy the pair saw the total up to 70 with one over left - and there was little doubt over the result as Howie solidly blocked the last six balls in a tense conclusion that was undoubtedly a great final.
















2013 Kit Available to Order

The 2013 range of club kit is now available to order direct from AllRounder Cricket.

click here to order

The kit, made by Adidas, will include the logo of sponsor Autoecosse on the front and collar of the playing shirt. The new polo shirt will also feature a small Autoecosse logo.

All senior team players are required to wear the new playing shirt during matches, and first team members are also required to wear club polo shirts (any type, old or new) before and after games.
 
     
   
 

 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 

 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 


 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
Forfarshire C.C. Available news items
  
     
   
 
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Date: Sun 19 May 2013
 Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XIKinross Won 7 wickets
 Autoecosse Forthill 3rd XIDalnacraig 2nd XI Won 53 runs

Date: Thu 16 May 2013
 Under 15Strathmore u15 Won 84 runs

Date: Wed 15 May 2013
 Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XIDalnacraig CANCELLED

Date: Mon 13 May 2013
 Under 13Kinross u13 Won 3 wickets

Date: Sun 12 May 2013
 Autoecosse ForfarshireStoneywood Dyce Won 23 runs

Date: Sat 11 May 2013
 Autoecosse ForfarshireWest Lothian Won 199 runs D/L
 Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XISt.Modans CANCELLED
 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
Changes/Additions to Fixture Card
(updated 20th May)

Wed 22nd May - change
Dundee University v Aberdeen University,
changed to 1pm start.

Fri 24th May - Add
Forthill 2nd XI v Dalnacraig,
3 Counties Cup at Dalnacraig, 6.15pm.

Sun 26th May - Add
Forfarshire v Aberdeenshire,
Murgitroyd 20/20 at Mannofield, 1pm start.

 Wed 29th May - Add
Dundee University v tbc, 11am start.

tbc (to be played by 16th June) - Add
Forthill v Arbroath or Strathmore,
3 Counties Cup at Forthill.

tbc (to be played by 16th June) - Add
Forfarshire u13 v Huntly u13,
u13 Scottish Cup at Castle Park, Huntly.

tbc (to be played by 30th June) - Add
Forfarshire u18 v Broomhall or Perth Doo'cot,
u18 Scottish Cup (away).

Tues 6th August - Add
Caledonian Acad u15 v West Acad u15,
start time tbc.

Sat 7th Sept - Add
Falkland Sixes, start time tbc
 
     
   
 
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Date: Wed 22 May 2013
 Other MatchesDundee Uni v Aberdeen UniHome
 Under 13Arbroath u13Away (Lochlands)

Date: Fri 24 May 2013
 Autoecosse Forthill 2nd XIDalnacraigAway (Dalnacraig)
 Autoecosse Forthill 3rd XIReserve Day - 2 Counties CupHome
 Under 11 mini-hardballArbroath u11Away (Lochlands)

Date: Sat 25 May 2013 (Showing 1 of 4 items. Group continues on the next page.)
 Autoecosse ForfarshireFalklandHome
 
     
   
 
 
     
   
 
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