Mr Calm’s match report for Berwick 2nds away 4th July 2009
Do you remember Black Bullets? You can still get them, apparently. I used to think they came from Berwick, ‘cos my Gran told me they did. Anyway, Rock might as well have been bowling with them as they visited the ever accommodating Berwick 2’s @ the Pier Field. Two miracles occurred before the toss; 1) It was a warm, sunny day & 2) I didn’t get lost!
Well, Bobby of the Bells lost the toss & the 2’s decided to make first use of a slow-looking Bunsen. Rod wasn’t the 3rd captain of the season, Mr Silver’s Satnav was taking him via Galashiels. Anywho, we were all ready for the start & the Dunn boys opened the attack. Thomson & Mcreath (Sr) made hay, while Reggae’s run-up became ever more eccentric & Wazza was convinced we were playing on a pitch that was 3 yards too short! No matter, we still managed to drop several catches, including yours truly, who dropped a sitter that Tim “edged” off the middle of his bat. The Prof & Calm came into the attack & after Williams had beaten Mcreath (Sr) for lack of pace, the innings seemed to stall, Silver Platter continued the good work & it looked as if Rock wouldn’t be chasing that many. Reggae & the Prof took a late wicket apiece & the 2’s ended up on 183 for 3.
After a top tea, Rod of the Bells & PhilB marched out intent on knocking off the 4 an over we needed. Alas, it was not to be; as Rod & Phil both fell to young Emery, the Prof remembered not to let the ball hit his pads but was caught behind for seven, Ho-sin & Calm did not linger long and Ian of the Bells elegantly ran himself out. Nelson was given out, much to his chagrin, nadgers before wicket, Silver-arm was again run out; I think his satnav was sending him via McKay’s Household Furnishings on Hide Hill. We were soon crumpled in a heap at 89 all out, pointless, as usual, the remainder of the innings falling to Mr White’s “spin”. A couple of beers were taken & the advice from the opposing skipper ignored; we know we are rubbish & don’t really need to be told!
Special mention must be made of ChrisD & Ed the Ball, who fielded like demons. Unfortunately, they bat like rabbits but they are not the only ones. Berwick have a very young 1st & 2nd string attack & the club’s future looks bright and they must be congratulated on that. Practice Sessions at Rock are poorly attended & it shows; There is also an issue over how we practice: Batting/bowling on unprepared pitches does no-one any good whatsoever and catching is our biggest downfall at the moment. Unlike other clubs we are loyal to the League & do not want to go the way of Kelso/Red Row/Shilbottle, so it is time to pull together & become competitive again.
St Crispinian
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