First team run feast on this day in 1983

First team run feast on this day in 1983

by | Jun 26, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Exactly 37 years ago today, Prestwich 1sts were peppering the boundary boards in a high-scoring victory over East Lancs. Featuring in the opposing side was the highly talented Andy Goram, who went on to become Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper. The following report...
Hulme Trophy near miss

Hulme Trophy near miss

by | Jun 25, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Hulme Trophy success for Prestwich 2nds hit the heights in the early 2000s with successive victories in the finals from 2002 to 2005. However, there have been previous valiant efforts to lift the cup – including in 1972 when they were runners-up and this...
Tons of runs for 3 Prestwich players

Tons of runs for 3 Prestwich players

by | Jun 21, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Two past 1st XI matches are featured today against our nearest rivals Stand. The first report dates back to 2011, when 2 Prestwich players hit tons. The second report goes back almost to the exact day 35 years ago when a century was struck by a Prestwich teenager....
Two titanic low scoring derby tussles

Two titanic low scoring derby tussles

by | Jun 19, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

This evening, Prestwich Heat were due to make the short trip across the motorway roundabout to neighbours Stand, playing under the guise of Whitefield Eagles, for a 20/20 clash. The 1st XI were then due to play Clifton on Saturday whilst the 2nd XI would have...
Looking back to the First Team in 1983

Looking back to the First Team in 1983

by | Jun 17, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Another picture from the 1980s – this time it’s the first team as they lined up in 1983. Folded arms seemed to be the photo protocol of the day! Published in the Prestwich & Whitefield Guide on May 20th that year, it features: Back row (left to right):...