Whitehead and Lippiatt tie down Citizens

Sun June 1st 2008
Essendon v Old Citizens Friendly

Batting first Essendon got off to a good start 100-2, but when Venables(44) and Whitehead(45) lost their wickets, the next 8 wickets tumbled for just 45 runs, leaving the home side all out for 145. Old Citizens just could not score off the Essendon bowling attack of Whitehead and Lippiatt with Whitehead finishing with figures of 5-33 off 17 overs and Lippiatt with figures of 4-43 off 19 overs. Citizens finished on 105-9 and the game was drawn.

Essendon stumble against Molehill

Sat May 31st 2008
Essendon v Molehill Green League

Another defeat and another dire batting performance by Essendon, with only two batsmen again reaching double figures , Dave Chamberlin(20) and Ian Venables(56) . Essendon all out 122. Molehill Green got the required runs but lost 6 wickets along the way, with Deboer 3-36 and Mansfield 2-17 the best of Essendon's bowlers.

Poor batting gets Essendon stuck in a well

Sat 24th May 2008 League
Essendon v Woodford Wells IV

After a good start Essendon had Woodford Wells 10-3 and it looked good for the home side, but a fourth wicket stand of 80 soon put the away team right and they went on to make 219 all out. Once again Essendon's batting was not good, a fine knock of 55 by captain Ian Venables and some big hitting by Rory Hulley(25) providing the only resistance as the home side finished on 176-9.

Essendon go down to Harlow

Sat 17th May League
Harlow Town I v Essendon

Once again poor batting let the team down. On a very wet day Essendon batted first and only managed to score 94 runs, in which only two men reached double figures Phillips(31) and Venables(20). Essendon had Harlow in trouble at 65-6 , then Calver came in to score freely and the game was over.

Essendon off to winning start in league

Sat 10th May 2008
Essendon V Roding Valley (League)
After being put into bat, Essendon posted 240-9 off 45 overs thanks largley to a third wicket partnership of 152 between Rob Meekons (116) and Ian Venables (50). Roding Valley started well but lost wickets regularly with Lippiatt and Kelly both taking two wickets. With the other bowlers chipping in with wickets and a smart run out by Dave Chamberlin a win was ensured for Essendon as Roding Valley were all out for 188.


Sun 11th May 2008
Essendon V Harpendon Cavaliers (Friendly)
A very poor batting performance by Essendon saw them all out for just 111 with only Dave Chamberlin(40) looking comfortable. The Cavaliers lost a wicket in the first over but went on to reach their target in 20 overs (112-4).

Season Opener 2008

Essendon Cricket Club 2008 Season Opener
Friday 25th April 2008
Club Bar Open from 7pm, BBQ.
Yearly Memberships Renewals Still Only:
£10 Family, £5 Individual,
* Opening Night Renewal Bonus *
(1st Drink free with any membership renewals on this opening night)
For More Information call Ian on 07764777343
Or Barry on 07973563411
If you can’t make it please remember:
Our Bar Opens Every Friday from 7pm (25th April Onwards)
and
after EVERY Home Match throughout the summer!
Also
It’s Colts Night Every Wednesday from 6pm
Dates for your diary all From 6pm
Friday 6th June Parents Vs Colts Match
Friday 20th June Twenty20 First Team Match
Friday 4th July Twenty20 First Team Match
Friday 18th July Twenty20 First Team Match

Venables Victorious!

Its the Mid Season Averages, Ive been handed the Batting averages up to Saturday 15th July 2006, And as a true leader the skipper Ian Venables has a massive 57.3 so far in second is Duncan Pallett on a close 32, then on 29.4 its Dan Pickard,

Other selected averages:
Rory 26.9
Gavin 24.1
Paul 21.7
Lippus 15.5