"IF Mick Jagger can jump around the stage at 64 then I dont think I have a problem playing cricket."

So said former England batsman David Lloyd, 61, after making his own comeback - of the cricket kind - at his hometown club of Accrington on Saturday.

And, after enjoying taking centre stage despite the defeat to Haslingden, he is contemplating playing again - and being inspired by the Rolling Stones who he was hoping to see on stage tonight.

"I see them whenever I can," said Lloyd of Mick Jagger and co. "I love them and if they can do all that in their 60s, then cricket for me is not a problem."

Sky commentating duties mean he is restricted but the straight talker is determined to make himself available for another Lancashire League clash - despite getting plenty of stick.

"It was non-stop talk on the pitch from both sides - it drove me crazy!" said Lloyd who, after starting his career at Thorneyholme Road, went onto captain Lancashire and play for England before coaching his country in an illustrious career.

"It was never that noisy on the cricket field when I played before. It was incessant - too much for me!

"I know some of the Haslingden players and they were clapping their hands when I went into bat and saying I was under pressure.

"Pressure? They ought to do my job, commentating live on cricket with around eight million people watching you.

"Playing cricket on a lovely summers day in Lancashire was certainly not pressure for me!"

A bumper crowd turned up in the sunshine to watch Lloyd make his return as he wanted to help to boost the club’s coffers.

Accrington almost went out of existence last season due to their poor financial state but Lloyd stepped in to help with some cash - and wanted to carry on supporting the club where he began his career.

And one way was to turn out, along with son Graham who is ending his own cricket career with a final season at Thorneyholme Road.

David will also be bringing Accrington to the nations attention as the Sky cameras filmed his exploits - and will be shown on Cricket AM on 24 May.

"I have been getting plenty of stick off my Sky friends as well. I am expecting Nasser (Hussain) and Mike (Atherton) to have a go but the best text was off one of my oldest friends.

"All it said was ‘which ward are you in?’" he laughed.

But Lloyd senior did play his part in what was an entertaining game for the watching public.

He dropped a catch but then dived low to see off Haslingden’s prolific pro David Bandy.

Haslingden still made 226 though thanks to Graham Knowles’s 76 and Bandy’s 60.

Lloyd senior bowled two overs.

"I was rubbish," he said. "I told the captain David Ormerod to take me off. I need to practise that!"

Ormerod and Damian Clarke took three wickets each but it was a tough chase.

Graham Lloyd got Accrington close thanks to his 78 and did partner his dad for a short while.

David chipped in with 15 - off 31 balls including two boundaries -but Accrington fell 12 runs short.

"I was quite pleased with my batting," said Lloyd senior.

"I really enjoyed the day. It was a really good game and it was just a pity we fell short at the end.

"It was an excellent pitch and was a great experience to be back.

"Graham played well. I was a bit worried when I came in as Steve Dearden was on for his hat-trick and they tried to rattle me but I did okay.

"I was there to be shot at but I was pleased. Everything about the day was good - except the result!

"Now I want to play again. I am busy at the moment as I am in London and there are the Test matches but I will make myself available when I can."

ENFIELD enjoyed Saturday success seeing off Burnley thanks to Craig Fergusson’s 71 in their 148-4. Pro Brandon Hiini and Keith Barker then got to work, taking five wickets each.

Church skipper Phil Gilrane’s five wickets weren’t enough to steer his side to a win over in-form Rawtenstall.

Paid man Niel Bredenkamp also took four scalps but Rawtenstall built up 217. Lower order batsman Barry Shorrock got a late 57 but Church fell 85 runs short.

Champions Rishton lost to Todmorden despite opener Richard Rostron’s half century. Tod’s Gulam Bodi did the damage with 66 in their seven wicket win.