http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk// Top stories for Local cricket http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1078174_accys_tough_tie HOLDERS Accrington face 2008 Worsley Cup finalists Todmorden in the first round of next year’s competition. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1078174_accys_tough_tie Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1076898_dibber_wins_top_award ACCRINGTON’s double winning star bowler David Ormerod has won the prestigious ‘Wisden Cricketer Club Cricketer of the Year’ award. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1076898_dibber_wins_top_award Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066408_champions ACCRINGTON and Great Harwood have been crowned champions of their respective leagues - and both now want more cricket glory. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066408_champions Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066405_long_wait_is_over PAUL Houldsworth has learnt that you should never make rash statements. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066405_long_wait_is_over Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066403_raining_trophies ACCRINGTON chairman Rod Kenyon said he almost copied Steven Gerrard - and slept with the Lancashire League trophy. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066403_raining_trophies Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065854_double_title_glory ACCRINGTON and Great Harwood have both been crowned champions after a wet end to the cricket season. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065854_double_title_glory Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065502_cricket_teams_on_course_for_title_glory ACCRINGTON and Great Harwood could both clinch the Lancashire and Ribblesdale League titles this weekend as their season comes to an exciting end. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065502_cricket_teams_on_course_for_title_glory Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065498_accy_on_the_verge IT’S the final weekend of the cricket season with Accrington on course to do the double. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065498_accy_on_the_verge Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065501_naeem_signs_in_as_bash_slip_up BAXENDEN may have missed out on this year’s Ribblesdale League title - but preparations are in full swing for the next year’s assault on the top spot. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065501_naeem_signs_in_as_bash_slip_up Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065500_anwar_out OUTGOING champions Rishton are on the hunt for a new professional for next season. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065500_anwar_out Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064586_barratt_sympathises_with_rawtenstalls_plight ACCRINGTON Cricket Club president Peter Barratt says he is has full sympathy with Rawtenstall who are battling for their Lancashire League existence. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064586_barratt_sympathises_with_rawtenstalls_plight Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064584_armer_up_for_massive_game ALLAN Armer was part of the Great Harwood side which helped to spoil Baxenden’s title hopes last season. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064584_armer_up_for_massive_game Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064583_pain_for_paul ACCRINGTON opener Paul Carroll believes it will be worth going through the pain barrier all season if Accrington win the Lancashire League title. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064583_pain_for_paul Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063713_title_may_tempt_austin_to_play_on FORMER England star Ian Austin is still toying with the idea of whether to call it a day at the end of the season - but Baxenden winning the league might persuade him to play on. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063713_title_may_tempt_austin_to_play_on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063712_tobys_dream TOBY Bulcock admits it is Roy of the Rovers stuff for Accrington at the moment. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063712_tobys_dream Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063711_silva_back_for_accrington ACCRINGTON professional Roy Silva will return to the Worsley Cup winners next season. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1063711_silva_back_for_accrington Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062681_ossy_in_chase_for_cup_glory OSWALDTWISTLE Immanuel are aiming to pick up their first piece of silverware since they joined the higher reaches of the Ribblesdale League. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062681_ossy_in_chase_for_cup_glory Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062680_gary_can_take_enfield_to_top ENFIELD are hoping the signing of Gary Brent for next season will be the catalyst to Lancashire League success. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062680_gary_can_take_enfield_to_top Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061677_accys_double_dream DAVID Ormerod says he won’t get too carried away with Accrington CC’s Worsley Cup success - because they want to stay focused on winning the Lancashire League as well. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061677_accys_double_dream Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061672_accys_roy_is_best_by_smiles HE CAN'T speak a lot of English, but Roy Silva’s smile said it all. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061672_accys_roy_is_best_by_smiles Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061670_we_must_hold_our_nerve_at_baxenden BAXENDEN skipper Mark Rishton hopes his side have learnt lessons from last season - and can hold their nerve in the final run-in. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061670_we_must_hold_our_nerve_at_baxenden Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061667_rishton_want_bighitting_anwar_back CHAMPIONS Rishton may be struggling at the wrong end of the table this season but they are hoping Saeed Anwar Junior will return to the club. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061667_rishton_want_bighitting_anwar_back Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060995_accys_trophy_drought_ends ACCRINGTON Cricket Club won their first trophy in 22 years, seeing off Todmorden in the Worsley Cup final. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060995_accys_trophy_drought_ends Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060681_accrington_aiming_for_a_fantastic_cup_win BIG HITTER Graham Lloyd wants the Accrington supporters to urge his side on to Worsley Cup success. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060681_accrington_aiming_for_a_fantastic_cup_win Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060675_clarke_out_to_end_20year_drought DAMIAN Clarke is hoping he can celebrate his 20th year playing cricket by finally winning some silverware. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060675_clarke_out_to_end_20year_drought Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060676_its_all_good_fun_says_allan ALLAN Armer won’t get caught up in any of the banter between title rivals Great Harwood and Baxenden and is just concentrating on the job in hand. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060676_its_all_good_fun_says_allan Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060674_gary_is_loving_the_enfield_experience GARY Brent certainly has the enthusiasm demanded of a professional in the Lancashire League. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060674_gary_is_loving_the_enfield_experience Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059679_we_have_the_will_to_win BAXENDEN’S players didn’t wait by their telephones to see how their main title rivals Great Harwood got on at the weekend - they turned up to watch them. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059679_we_have_the_will_to_win Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059677_andy_aims_to_be_top_of_the_charts BOWLER Andy Bentley is a man with a mission - and doesn’t mind what tactics he uses to get the better of Church pro Niel Bredenkamp. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059677_andy_aims_to_be_top_of_the_charts Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058720_ossy_hope_to_click OSWALDTWISTLE Immanuel captain Gerard Metcalf is hoping his side have finally clicked. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058720_ossy_hope_to_click Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058717_church_want_high_fives CHURCH celebrated a double win weekend which which has boosted their bid for a top five Lancashire League spot. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058717_church_want_high_fives Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058713_1000_up_for_dibber STAR bowler David Ormerod was relieved to get his 1000th Lancashire League wicket - just to stop getting earache off his team-mates! http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058713_1000_up_for_dibber Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057709_rishton_puzzled_over_poor_season IF RISHTON can’t reclaim their Lancashire League title then they want local rivals Accrington to come out on top. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057709_rishton_puzzled_over_poor_season Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057706_high_hopes_for_niel NIEL Bredenkamp is hoping to make the the cricket world sit up and take notice of him. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057706_high_hopes_for_niel Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056696_final_joy_for_accy ACCRINGTON Cricket Club President Peter Barratt admitted the last year has been "incredible". http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056696_final_joy_for_accy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056695_its_too_early_for_title_talk PAUL Houldsworth has been involved in cricket too long to get carried away with any title talk. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056695_its_too_early_for_title_talk Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056692_hairy_times_for_cup_kings_accy THERE was a rumour going around that wicket keeper Matt Wilson had said he would cut off his long hair if Accrington win the Worsley Cup. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056692_hairy_times_for_cup_kings_accy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056690_sevenup_for_star_brent TEAMS want their professionals to make a immediate impact - and Enfield’s Gary Brent did just that. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056690_sevenup_for_star_brent Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056053_final_joy_for_accy ACCRINGTON Cricket Club are through to their first Worsley Cup final since 1989 after a nail biting victory over Burnley. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056053_final_joy_for_accy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054827_bash_on_cup_trail_once_again BAXENDEN opener Dave Parkinson has set his sights on banishing a decisive dropped catch in last year’s Ramsbottom Cup final to the history books, ahead of the quarter-final visit of Read. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054827_bash_on_cup_trail_once_again Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054826_anwar_is_key JOHN Seedle is banking on more consistent bowling and a change of luck helping Rishton finally recapture last year’s title winning form. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054826_anwar_is_key Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053838_all_eyes_on_keith ENFIELD all-rounder Keith Barker impressed on his debut for Warwickshire and will have further trials with the county. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053838_all_eyes_on_keith Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053837_return_for_ace_lloyd SKY cricket commentator David Lloyd will be making his second appearance of the season for Accrington Cricket Club tomorrow. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053837_return_for_ace_lloyd Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053836_kerr_likes_shock_factor OSWALDTWISTLE Immanuel pulled off the shock of the weekend - and pro Andy Kerr is hoping the young side have a few more surprises up their sleeve. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053836_kerr_likes_shock_factor Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053827_gilrane_it_can_only_get_better CHURCH have to look back to May 3 for their last win - and captain Phil Gilrane is praying another one comes along soon. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053827_gilrane_it_can_only_get_better Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052817_mahers_lucky_seven STUART Maher was relieved to come to the Great Harwood party with a superb spell of bowling as the table toppers eased to a six-wicket win at Settle. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052817_mahers_lucky_seven Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052815_dynamic_duo_get_hyndburn_off_to_a_flyer BEN Swindells and Daniel Metcalf amassed an amazing 282-run partnership as Hyndburn under 15’s began the year in style with a convincing win over Blackpool at Rishton on Friday. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052815_dynamic_duo_get_hyndburn_off_to_a_flyer Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052813_hosts_edge_enfield_in_cup_classic UNDER pressure Paul Carroll kept his cool to see Accrington edge to a thrilling one-run Worsley Cup quarter final victory over neighbours Enfield at Thorneyholme Road. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052813_hosts_edge_enfield_in_cup_classic Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051890_cup_derby ACCRINGTON Cricket Club skipper David Ormerod is hoping he can lead his side to their first Worsley Cup final win since 1986. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051890_cup_derby Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051889_austin_we_must_get_our_act_together IAN Austin has called on Baxenden to get their act together and go one step further than last season. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051889_austin_we_must_get_our_act_together Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051887_brandon_leaves_on_a_hii BRANDON Hiini is sure Enfield can shock a few people this season even though he leaves the club next month. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051887_brandon_leaves_on_a_hii Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050907_enfield_need_a_new_pro ENFIELD Cricket Club are on the hunt for a new professional after Brandon Hiini was called up to the New Zealand squad for the Emerging Players tour. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050907_enfield_need_a_new_pro Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050904_syeds_show_is_not_enough WHEN your professional hits a stunning 180 you would expect to be celebrating a glorious win. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050904_syeds_show_is_not_enough Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050902_champions_will_not_give_up CHAMPIONS Rishton are feeling the pressure after a disappointing start to the defence of their title. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1050902_champions_will_not_give_up Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/s/1049911_lloyd_is_on_a_roll "IF Mick Jagger can jump around the stage at 64 then I dont think I have a problem playing cricket." http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/s/1049911_lloyd_is_on_a_roll Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/s/1049901_bash_cup_hope IT’S Ramsbottom Cup time and last year’s runners-up Baxenden are aiming to go one step further this time. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk//sport/s/1049901_bash_cup_hope Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000