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18th August 2010:
The under 12s won the league final last night by 15 runs.
A wonderful performance - well done to all involved.

Our Captain Martin Wilkshire played for the league team yesterday in Bronwydd CC vs. MCC. They won by 7 wickets and Martin took two wickets and scored 3 not out. Well done skipper.  

17th August 2010:
Next Sunday the 22nd August 2010 the club has organised a 20/20 friendly match against first division Gowerton CC starting at 4:00pm.
Entertainment will be provided.

The club has also organised a past and present match for the 29th August 2010. Should be a great occasion. 
Your support on both these events would be appreciated.  

16th August 2010:
Yesterday Callum Walters played against Somerset under 13s for Wales under 13s. Wales scored 221 all out in the 39^th over. Callum scored 23. Somerset were 162 all out.

6th August 2010:
Last week Callum Walters played against all the welsh county sides in the under 13's “Welsh Counties Championship“.
On Monday his Mid-Glamorgan team played against the tournament favourites Gwent at St Asaph’s CC.
Gwent have 7 current welsh squad members.
In this game Mid-Glamorgan were bowled out for 87.
Gwent struggled to reach the total and our Callum had 5 over’s and took 2 wickets for 16 runs.
On Tuesday Mid-Glamorgan played against North East Wales at Brymbo CC. Mid-Glamorgan batted first and scored 213 for 6 off 40 over’s. Our Callum scored 72 before being run out.
North East Wales Were then bowled out for 168. An excellent win.
On Wednesday Mid-Glamorgan played against Carmarthenshire at Northop CC. This game was to decide who was coming runner up in the group because Carmarthen had also lost to Gwent.
Carmarthen won the toss and decided to bat. Unfortunately they were bowled out for 59. Callum had two wickets. Mid-Glamorgan reached the total with the loss of two wickets. Callum had 5 not out.
After the group stages the two group winners Gwent and West Glamorgan played each other - West Glamorgan scored 187 off 40 over’s and with Gwent strolling on 156 for 0 they collapsed to 180 for 9 and got home in the last over.
Mid-Glamorgan played in the 3^rd and 4^th play off against Pembrokeshire at Connays Quay CC.
Mid-Glamorgan batted first and scored 167 for 7 off 40 over’s. Callum scored 48. Pembrokeshire started well and it was anybodies game at drinks with Pembrokeshire on 108 for 3 off 20 over’s.
30 over’s gone and 128 for 4 was their total. Callum then came on to bowl with Iwan Jones of Maesteg Celtic CC and they both took Pembrokeshire apart. Callum had closing figures of 5 over’s 3 wickets for 18 runs.
A good win to finish 3^rd in the tournament.
Well done Callum Walters.

5th August 2010:
Our under 12's are through to the league semi-final.
This match is against Llanelli (Away) and will be played next Monday the 9th August 2010. Starting at 5:30pm.

3rd August 2010:
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9th May 2010:
Results added after yesterday's senior performances.
This week's playing and training schedule also added to the home page.

7th May 2010:
The team's for the weekend are posted. Big weekend ahead.

2nd May 2010:
Saturday's result's and update on games added to website and this week's fixtures and training details added to the home page.

30th April 2010:
Junior fixtures and coaches added to "Junior" section of website.

29th April 2010:
First and Second team's selected.

11th April 2010:
Excellent effort up club today. GREAT WORK. Many thanks from the club.

Outside net's start on Thursday. 6:00pm start. A hard fielding session. Dirty whites ! First's and second's please make every effort to attend. New players are welcome.

Please note there is a friendly on Saturday the 17th April 2010 Vs The Vale Cricket Club - Away. Please let Martin Wilkshire know if you are available. Let's start the season with a BANG !

8th April 2010:
Let's start some work on the club.
Everybody is invited to the club this Sunday (11th April 2010) around 10:00am to carry out some work in preparation for the coming season. Big season ahead !
Please bring your own roller or paint brush. Paint will be provided.
This will be followed by some much needed fielding practice...weather and time permitting !
Please make every effort to attend.

4th April 2010:
First team umpires for May 2010:
1st May 2010 Vs Clydach - Home.
Dennis Harman and Peter Williams.

31st March 2010:
Additional information added to the 1986 season.

30th March 2010:
Additional information added to the 1987 season.
The net sessions are going well.
No session next week due to the Easter Holiday.

If you have any relevant information (Historical or new) please email

You will learn the unique ABSAT (Advanced Biomechanics Speed & Accuracy Training) methods founded by Ian Pont.

On the workshop you will discover how to:

• Bowl faster & straighter

• Access power in the body

• Break down and understand the bowling action

• Learn what works for you and what doesn’t

• Find the elusive ‘timing’ of the bowling action

……plus how to bowl yorkers, bouncers, swing, seam, and variations including the world's best slower ball – The SLOB.

Medium and fast bowlers welcome. Open to adults and juniors (age 11+). Not suitable for beginners

1st February 2010:
Welsh Cup draw.
We have a bye in the first round and then we play the winners of Pontardawe CC or Margam CC on the 23rd May 2010.

29th January 2010:
Net's are starting on the 28th February 2010.
Juniors up to the under 14s are from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and the under 16s and seniors are from 5:00pm until 6:00pm.
All new players are more than welcome.

22nd January 2010:
Antur Insurance KO Cup draw:
Round One vs. Llangennech - Away on the 30th May 2010.

21st January 2010:

The club has organised a "Valentines Night Dance" at the club on Friday the 12th February 2010. Dancing to the "Brass Monkey's".

Please make every effort to support the event.

20th January 2010:

5 a side court booked for 7:00pm - 8:00pm on the 26th January 2010 (Next Tuesday) at Maesteg Sports Centre. All welcome.

19th January 2010:

Additional information added to the 1990 and 1991 seasons.

18th January 2010:

Additional information added to the 1992 season.

17th January 2010:

Do you fancy a "5 a side kick about".

How about the 26th January 2010 at Maesteg Sports Centre at 7 o'clock for a hour.

Please email if you fancy it: maestegcricketclub@googlemail.com

How about a day out at the club for our first Wales home international match of the season vs. England. Day out ? Kick off is at 5:00pm.

Bring your party hat's and red jumpers.....should be a magic day !

Entertainment will be provided I’m sure ?

"Chef Taylor" will be providing a chicken curry.

14th January 2010:

Additional information added to the 1993 and 1994 season.

13th January 2010:

Additional information added to the 1995, 1996 and 1997 season's.

11th January 2010:

Additional information added to the 1998 season.

10th January 2010:
Additional information added to the 1999 season.

More updates in the near future.

Please note if you have any relevant information please email maestegcricketclub@googlemail.com

1st January 2010 - Happy new year everybody.

29th December 2009:

Please note for Season 2010, all matches will commence at 1.30pm and a fielding circle will be introduced for our division - First team matches only.

24th December 2009:

Have a wonderful Christmas from Maesteg Cricket Club.

Please note due to the weather conditions the Boxing day game is cancelled. Let's hope for better weather next year.

26th November 2009:
Please note that the club is open on the 28^th November 2009.

Everybody is welcome.
Another BIG sporting day.

2:30pm – Ireland vs. South Africa.

5:15pm – Wales vs. Australia.

Senior's and Junior's:
Next year's pre-season net's are starting in February.
The net's are going to be held on Sunday's at Maesteg Comprehensive School.
Could you kindly email

Junior presentation evening winners:
Under 11's and 12's Player of the Year - Steffan Roberts.
Under 14's Player of the Year - Ashley Colston.
Under 16's Player of the Year - Christopher Morgan.

Most improved players - Nicholas Richards and Kieran Hart.
Youth Clubman of the Year - Tom Pearson.

Wales Under 11's - Steffan Roberts.

Please note that the club is open on the 7^th November 2009.

Everybody is welcome.

BIG sporting day.

12:45am – Swansea vs. Cardiff.

2:30pm – England vs. Australia.

5:15pm – Wales vs. New Zealand.

25^th October 2009.

The club are thinking about organising a “Boxing Day” morning cricket match.

Over 30’s vs. Under 30’s. This could be the start of a yearly event and something special.

Could you kindly email

The game should start at 10:30am (10 over’s match). Bar open after.

19th October 2009.
Seniors presentation evening.

This seasons awards:

1^st Team player of the year - Ryan Parry.

2^nd Team player of the year – Dean Cox.

Most improved player of the year – Andrew King.

Clubman of the year – Ryan Parry.

Representative honours:

SWCA - Luke O’Connor.

Wales over 50s – Leighton O’Connor.

Each 1^st team representative was also presented with a trophy in recognition of winning the 3^rd Division championship.

2nd October 2009.
League presentation evening. Cricket club members will be attending and representing Maesteg Cricket Club at the function to collect the third division championship trophy.

Quick note to wish Ryan Lovett "all the best sailor".
Ryan is joining the Royal Navy on Sunday. Good luck !

1st October 2009:
League fixtures are out. Some quality teams and some good old friends:

Division two.

Fixtures 2010.

1^st May 2010 vs. Clydach Home

8^th May 2010 vs. Skewen Away

15^th May 2010 vs. Pontardawe Home

22^nd May 2010 vs. Cowbridge Away

29^th May 2010 vs. Briton Ferry Town Home

5^th June 2010 vs. Aberdare Away

12^th June 2010 vs. Morriston Home

19^th June 2010 vs. Llanelli Away

26^th June 2010 vs. Landore Home

3^rd July 2010 vs. Clydach Away

10^th July 2010 vs. Skewen Home

17^th July 2010 vs. Pontardawe Away

24^th July 2010 vs. Cowbridge Home

31^st July 2010 vs. Briton Ferry Town Away

7^th August 2010 vs. Aberdare Home

14^th August 2010 vs. Morriston Away

21^st August 2010 vs. Llanelli Home

28^th August 2010 vs. Llandore Home

Second team fixtures: Reverse location.

28th September 2009.
Pontardulais C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League. The inaugural membership of the new Premier League is confirmed as:
Ammanford C.C., Cardiff C.C., Newport C.C., Pontardulais C.C., Port Talbot Town C.C., Sully Centurions C.C., St. Fagans C.C., Swansea C.C., Usk C.C. and Ynysygerwn C.C.

22nd September 2009.
From tonight's Evening Post. Written by Tony Poole.

The new ECB South Wales Premier Cricket League is building momentum.

Four of the five South Wales Cricket Association clubs who were sent invitations earlier in the month have already accepted.

Champions Ammanford, Port Talbot Town, Swansea and Ynysygerwn have all given the new league the thumbs-up, though, the fifth club, Pontardulais, have still to respond, and they have until September 30 to do so.

Unofficially, Bont made it known last season that they were opposed to the new league, which is also operating a dedicated second XI competition.

But if Bont turn down the invitation, it will then go to last season's sixth-placed SWCA finishers Mumbles.

Last year's top five finishers along with their eastern counterparts in the South Wales League (SWL) are combining to form the South Wales Premier League.

Down the years many attempts have been made to bring the eastern and western clubs together, and this latest move has now reached fruition.

Glamorgan County Cricket Club are underwriting the league, and preliminary talks are underway to secure a league sponsor.

Glamorgan have 22 players to allocate to the 10-strong membership, and during the winter team manager Matthew Maynard will contact the clubs to establish their preference regarding batsmen or bowlers.

Each year the champion clubs from the two feeder leagues will have the chance to gain promotion provided they reach ECB ground criteria standards.

Although the SWL didn't complete their fixtures until September 12, three clubs — champions Cardiff, Newport and Sully — have already given the new league their blessing.

The other SWL top-five finishers who have received invitations are Usk and St Fagans, and both are believed to be keen to become founder members.

"Things are going to plan, and we are looking forward to some mouth- watering fixtures next year," said South Wales Premier League secretary Stephen P. Jones.

He added: "We still await confirmation from Pontardulais, but to have seven out of 10 clubs already on board for next season is pleasing.''

21st September 2009.
Lyndon Lovett had his hip operation last week. He is now home and recovering well. We all wish him well.

The "Senior Presentation" evening is being held at the club on the 17th October 2009. Entertainment by the Brass Monkey's.

The "Junior Presentation" evening is being held at the club on the 9th October 2009.

The "Annual SWCA Presentation Dinner" is being held on Friday the 2nd October 2009 at the Manor Park Country House, Clydach with guest speaker Paul Nixon (Kent CCC, Leicestershire CCC and England).
Paul Nixon: (Profile found on internet)
Born - Carlisle, Cumbria, October 21, 1970

Joined - Leicestershire 1989

Role - Club Captain, Left Hand Batsman, Wicketkeeper

Family - Wife - Jen

Teams Represented - Leicestershire, Kent, England

Honours - England - Commonwealth Bank Series, World Cup 2007; England Tour to Pakistan and Sri Lanka 2000-01; England A Tour to India and Bangladesh 1994-95

Highlight of Career - Playing in the World Cup for England, winning the Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia; Twenty20 Cup triumphs at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge

Players Admired - David Gower, Ian Botham, Ian Healy, Viv Richards

Relaxations - Watching England rugby

The experienced wicket-keeper had a fruitful 2008 campaign, finishing just 46 runs short of a richly deserved 1,000 for the Championship season. He was consistent with bat and gloves in all competitions.

Nixon led the team with great enthusiasm after an eventful 2007, where he took the reigns from Darren Robinson halfway through.

Nixon knew that 2007 was going to be busy when awarded a benefit, but he could never imagined it was going to turn out as memorable as it did.

The reward for his outstanding performances in 2006, both behind the stumps and with the bat, was an England call-up for the Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia and his part in that triumph led to him going to the World Cup.

Now in his second spell with Leicestershire, he helped the Club to win the Championship twice in his initial period at Grace Road and more recently played a key role in the club's two Twenty20 Cup triumphs.

Still going strong, Nixon recently made his 1,000th run in Twenty20 cricket for the club during the defeat at Nottinghamshire Outlaws. 15th September 2009 - Port Talbot Town C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.

12th September 2009 - Ynysygerwn C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.

4th September 2009 - Swansea C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League

3rd September 2009 - Ammanford C.C. has accepted the invitation to become members of the South Wales Premier Cricket League

31st August 2009.
Yesterday Maesteg Cricket Club first team won the third division of the "South Wales Cricket League".

Although defeated by Briton Ferry on the day Maesteg Cricket Club won the division by 30 points winning 13 games out of 15. This must be a club record !

Briton Ferry Town scored 177 for 8 on a very wet wicket.
Club Captain Jonny Davies bowled 7 overs for 18 runs.
Club Coach Martin Wilkshire bowled 15 overs and had 5 wickets for 41 runs.
Leighton O'Connor bowled 10 overs and had 2 wickets for 25 his son Luke bowled 14 overs for 47 runs.
Thirteen year old Ashley Colston making his debut for the first eleven bowled his maximum four overs and had one priceless wicket for 26.
Maesteg's batting was well below par and finished 58 runs short.
The main run scorers were Ryan Parry who had 28 and passed 500 runs for the season, Martin Wilkshire who scored 26 not out and Andrew King who had 24.

The second eleven won their game by 8 wickets with notable bowling performances coming from Chris Hood with figures of 15 overs, 6 maidens and 3 for 14 and Dean Cox with 15 overs, 9 maidens and 4 for 14 runs.
Briton Ferry finished their innings on 83 for 8 after 50 overs.
In reply Maesteg scored 84 for 2. Another excellent win.

An evening of celebration was held at the cricket club with "The Brass Monkey's" providing some of the entertainment.