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Syston Town CC - 2010 News Archive |
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Syston Town 2010 Video - 24th December 2010
As most of you will be aware, Peter Short has been tirelessly taking match images across the 2010 season (usually whilst trying to play at the same time!) During the long, cold nights, Peter has clearly a little bit of spare time on his hands and has produced what may well be the first (and only) Syston Town ... READ MORE |
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Latest Edition of Boundary Line is OUT - 20th December 2010
What do you think of whe you think about the new year? Losing a few pounds? How to keep the new years resolution going? Where is this year's edition of Boundary Line?! ... READ MORE |
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AGM Coming Up! - 20th December 2010
Doesn't the year go by quick?! Already its time for Syston's AGM which will take place on Thursday the 27th of January 2011 at the Syston Social Club ... READ MORE |
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Sunday Is The Day For Syston - 16th September 2010
Sunday is a busy day for Syston Town CC as two matches of great importance take place. The under 15s take part in a county final, whilst the Sunday XI take on Welby in a winner takes all finale! ... READ MORE |
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Perfect Weekend For Syston - 13th September 2010
Syston enjoyed a superb weekend on the field as for the first time in 2010 all 3 seniors teams won – coupled with the fact that the under 15s reached the Leicestershire finals ... READ MORE |
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Ward's Century Sees Off Belvoir - 23rd August 2010
Ivan Spibey’s men were in no mood for charity on Sunday as they rompted to victory by 177 runs at home to 9 men Belvoir Colts. Even with a guest appearance from Andy Checklin, the visitors were unable to stem the flow of runs as Gabriel Ward reached his second century of season ... READ MORE |
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2nd XI Sink Kirby - 23rd August 2010
The weather played its part on Saturday, but both of Syston’s teams managed a result. The 1st XI continue to slide down the table after a 1 wicket defeat to Leicester Ivanhoe. But better news for the 2nd XI who defied the odds to win again, this time at Kirby Muxloe ... READ MORE |
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Short Spins Six to Send Syston Second - 16th August 2010
A soggy Saturday meant that neither the 1st or 2nd XI managed to take to the field leaving the Sunday XI the only team with a game. After two defeats to Tilton, Ivan Spieby’s men need to bounce back with a win and did just that, wrapping up victory with ease against Melton Town ... READ MORE |
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Fun Off The Field At Syston - 15th August 2010
The next following months will see more than just cricket taking place at Syston Town CC as a number of
events have been organised. As always it would great to see faces old and new supporting these
events ... READ MORE |
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Under 15s Cup Final At Syston - 10th August 2010
Syston pride themselves on having an excellent junior setup. And this has been rewarded with two youth teams topping their respective leagues in 2010 ... READ MORE |
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Tilton Break Syston Hearts - 9th August 2010
11 weiry men dragged themselves from the field on Sunday evening after an almighty battle with Tilton ended in narrow defeat. The Sunday XI can be proud of their efforts in making a game of it after posting just 164 all out. But a couple of key incidents near the end of the Tilton innings gave the visitors ... READ MORE |
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2nd XI Maintain Winning Streak - 9th August 2010
Winning breeds confidence, and this has been demonstrated by Syston’s 2nd XI who won their third match on the trot. However it goes from bad to worse for the 1st XI as their slumped to their third defeat in a row – relegation threatened Ashby Hastings were the victors this time ... READ MORE |
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Stalwart Cooper To Stand Down - 6th August 2010
After 10 seasons of loyal service, Scott Cooper announced he will be standing down as Syston Town skipper at the end of 2010. He made the announcement with 2 months of the current season to go, allowing the committee enough time to find a suitable replacement, who will take the club forward ... READ MORE |
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Syston's Title Hopes Take A Beating - 2nd August 2010
Two title challenges took a blow this weekend as Syston’s 1st XI were thoroughly beaten at home to Barrow Town whilst the 3rd XI who hadn’t lost a league match all season were edged out in a close contest against Tilton and Lowersby. It wasn’t all bad news as the 2nd XI notched up their second ... READ MORE |
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Pub Day Draws Near - 30th July 2010
Hear ye, hear ye! Syston Town Pub Day is here once again. All cricket purists look away now as the gentleman’s game is played with 100% gusto and 0% class ... READ MORE |
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Squeeky Bum Time For Sunday XI - 12th July 2010
Several years were shaved off the life expectancy of the Sunday XI players after a enthralling game against the Crescent CC which the home side tried to throw away ... READ MORE |
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Sileby Sink Both Syston Teams - 12th July 2010
It was a bad day all round for Syston’s Saturday teams as neighboroughs Sileby completed a double victory. Scott Cooper’s 1st XI who were weakened by the absence of several players lost by 8 wickets, whilst at the lane, the 2nd XI lost by the same margin ... READ MORE |
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Ferret Race Night This Saturday! - 6th July 2010
The World Cup is all but over, Murray didn’t win Wimbledon (again) and there’s still a few more sleeps until the summer holidays. So how do you rekindle some summer excitement? Syston Town has the answer – the first (and possibly only) Ferret Race Night! ... READ MORE |
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Sunday XI Save Syston's Weekend - 5th July 2010
It was a poor weekend by Syston’s standard with the 1st XI losing out to relegation threatened Stoughton and Thurnby and the 2nd XI eeking out a losing draw at home to Billesdon. Only the Sunday XI found any success with a demolition job away at the Stragglers ... READ MORE |
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Syston's Sunday Ruined By The Rain - 14th June 2010
Weather ruined Syston’s Sunday afternoon as both the 1st and 3rd XI were thwarted by the rain after being in strong positions to win their respective matches. The 1st XI were defeated by Kibworth in the County Cup whilst the 3rd XI had to settle for an abandoned game for the second week in a row ... READ MORE |
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Double Win for Syston 1st XI - 24th May 2010
Syston’s 1st XI had a double celebration this weekend first by demolishing Ashby by 135 runs. Then on Sunday progressing to the 3rd round of the County Cup, defeating Leicester Carribeans by 83 runs. The weekend belonged to Raja Hayat who crashed a total of 182 runs over the two games ... READ MORE |
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Positive Performance From 2nd XI Not Enough - 24th May 2010
The 2nd XI skipper Andy Corbett was left frustrated once again as his side ended with their 3rd winning draw on the bounce. The final 2 wickets eluded them despite the efforts at the end of George Corbett and Jamie Drake. The result leaves the 2nd XI firmly in mid-table with visitors Ratby Town just ... READ MORE |
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Syston Lose In The Evening Sun - 21st May 2010
Syston bowed out of the Loughborough Evening Cup as a clinical Loughborough Town came, saw and conquered on a glorious May evening. Batting first, no one batsman could break loose from the tight line and length bowling from the visitors. With only 99 to chase Loughborough did so ... READ MORE |
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1st XI Ease Past Barrow - 18th May 2010
On a much better weekend for weather, it was another win lose and draw for the senior teams with the standout result being at Barrow where the 1st XI demolish the home-side's batting, winning by 123 runs! The 2nd XI were unlucky again not to run out winners against Electricity Sports whilst the 3rd XI... READ MORE |
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2nd XI Exit Early In Cup - 10th May 2010
Syston 2nd XI couldn't produce when it mattered on Sunday in the "junior" Leicestershire KO Cup. After posting a disappointing score in their 40 overs they were blown away early on by the ... READ MORE |
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Syston Perform In The "Short Stuff" - 7th May 2010
Syston emerged winners in two "shorter version" cup competitions this weekend, comfortably progressing to the semi finals in the County Twenty20 Cup on Bank Holiday Monday. On Thursday evening John Mills led his men to victory in the Loughborough Evening KO Cup against Shepshed Town ... READ MORE |
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Win, Lose and Draw for Syston - 3rd May 2010
With our overseas safely on English soil and victory against Sileby still fresh in their minds, the 1st XI headed to champions Loughborough Town with no fears. But despite a relatively low target to defend, Loughborough showed their class in the field, beating the 1st XI by 71 runs ... READ MORE |
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Mike Arrives at Syston - 29th Apr 2010
With ash clouds disrupting many club's overseas plans, Syston were just thankful to see Kiwi Mike Peacock in the flesh for the first time! Obviously jet lagged from the journey Mike met many of the season players and committee on Thursday evening and promptly necked a pint of Fosters! ... READ MORE |
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Sileby Mushed by Saqlain - 26th Apr 2010
After the hype of his arrival, Saqlain Mushtaq delivered on the first time of asking by taking 7 wickets, as Syston ran home winners in a close match against Sileby Town. The ex - Pakistan test star met with players and supporters before talking to the local press. He then went on to put in a brilliant ... READ MORE |
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Saqlain Chooses Syston - 23rd Apr 2010
Syston have won the race to sign the former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq for the coming season. Syston, who finished ninth in the ECB Everards Leicestershire Premier League last season, are delighted to have secured the services of the player most associated with the ‘doosra’ ... READ MORE |
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