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Harry Mottram Cup Draw On TV
HARRY MOTTRAM CUP DRAW. – 2ND ROUND LATEST
Barring acts of god, the second round draw will take place at the Memorial Stadium tomorrow – Friday 9th November.
Geoff Twentyman will preside over the draw, aided by myself [Russ] and our esteemed Chairman, Mike Akers.
The draw will then be broadcast to an expectant sporting nation on Geoff’s BBC Bristol show tomorrow afternoon. – he thinks between 6-7pm, during his sports section.
Do let all your players know to tune in and listen.
The draw should be available on YouTube directly after – I will email the link tomorrow when the production company have put the lavish TV spectacle to bed.
Hopefully it’ll be a giggle. I have asked him to recap the first round results so that every club is mentioned for posterity.
Russ
Results Round Up
Don’t forget that Winter indoor cricket nets are happening on Saturdays from 13:00 ot 15:00 at the County Ground. Note that due to building works the enterence to the nets in now throught the gym (BS7).
05/12/2012
Netball report thus:
The Div 11s took on second-in-the-table Elevation this morning and were beaten 28-10. Our defence was strong in the circle but we struggled to get the ball up the court on a few occasions (all good stuff to work on in the future!) Our attack played the ball around their circle well and make some great shots under pressure from experienced opponents. Misty was awarded the double player vote from us and Elevation for taking on an excellent shooter and providing good support in the defensive third. With a few tweaks we’ll be in with a good chance come the rematch in February! x
Well the A’s lost their match too, 41-43 to DHT which doesn’t sound that bad but we should of kicked ass. Disappointing performance and we have all given ourselves a stern talking too. Vernie however, got double whammy player of the match! x
Downs A beat Clifton Rockets 3-4.
Downs B’s match with Cotham Old Boys was pesponed.
The Suburbans lost 0-1 to Old Georgians
We also have a late match report from last Tuesday’s Indoor Cricket League match:
Well here it is, the extremely belated match report from last Tuesday.
The Cowboys took on the Housing Pirates. In many respects this was a classic Cowboys encounter. How does a classic Cowboys encounter start? With a player not turning up of course. Sir Matt Davey “the absent” let us down (we are yet to hear of the health of his cat) but we were able to enlist the help of the usual umpire John who was just there to watch.
RT2 lost the toss for the second successive week (and is going to write this match report as if he is someone else so he can keep his editorial air of subversive insubordination) which of course makes him a crap captain. This time, however, he was lucky enough to get what he wanted anyway and the Cowboys were put into bat.
Tom and the debutant Simon were asked to open. Tom got us off to a flyer and retired inside of 3 overs after smashing 3 sixes in an over. Remember when I said this was a classic Cowboys performance? Well what comes next? A batting collapse of course. We lost Simon, Alfie and John in quick succession to bring RT2 to the crease. After a brief, far from chanceless knock, he too was sent back. Iggy and Garner provided some brief entertainment as did Tom on his return (finishing on 30). The Cowboys made 91.
RT2 and Garner opened the bowling and, to everyone’s surprise, it all went rather well. RT2 even took a wicket. Garner was the real hero though with figures of 3 – 14. with some good bowling from Iggy and John the Pirates were bowled out for 64.
Much fun was had by all. Well done Cowboys.
P.S. There have been some vicious rumours about a game the Tuesday before last. Apparently a team closely resembling the Cowboys turned up and gave the opposing side 90 extras and lost by about 80 runs. It couldn’t have been us because I would remember that… though… I don’t remember what I did that Tuesday and I have been waking up screaming in cold sweats with flashes of men with outstretched arms (though I’ve been having dreams similar to that since I was little – long story, don’t ask).
URGENT EGM
There will be an EGM tomorrow (Wednesday 31st October) in The Plough at 21:30 to dicuss an emergency payment to a member of the club.
Please make an effort to get there to make it quorate since it is urgent.
Results
27/10/2012
Downs 1 drew 3-3 with Clifton St Vincents.
Downs 2 lost South Bristol Central F.C. in the GFA Cup
The Suburbans lost 0-3 to Sporting Greyhounds F.C. in the GFA Cup
Pussy Riot And The Coup
Two gigs that might be of interest:
FREE PUSSY RIOT! – Benefit
Weds 24th October – 8pm @ Bristol County Sports Club, 40 Colston St, BS1. £5 on the door
FEATURING:
The Shondes (Brooklyn, USA), Muff Said, Crash Paris, DJ – Freudian Slit
On 17th August 2012 Maria Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Yekaterina Samutsevitch were sentenced to two years imprisonment for their involvement in a Pussy Riot action at a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Moscow.
As queers, feminists, anarchists, punks, activists, performers we stand in solidarity with their actions, and we will continue to support them as they fight for freedom from the prison walls of a penal colony and a repressive nation state. Arrests, detention, court hearings, legal representation and campaigning costs lots of money – all profits from this event will be donated to their ongoing struggle.
www.facebook.com/events/4032565546400691
INCENDIARY HIP HOP BAND MAKE THEIR BRISTOL DEBUT AT SPECIAL TRINITY GIG: Sat 27th October
Influential hip hop act The Coup make their Bristol debut this month, as part of a short UK tour, their first since forming in the early 1990s.
The event is a fund-raiser to set-up a fund for helping local activist groups/people put on events etc. The Trinity event on SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER features an evening performance with a full live band, as well as a FREE daytime gig for Under 16s at 5pm.
Not heard of the Coup? Where have you been? Next to Public Enemy, they are probably the best known political hip hop band in the world. The group first exploded on to the scene in 1993 with their debut album Kill My Landlord, a beautifully subversive blast of hip-hop that utilized Boots Riley’s gifted wordplay and addressed topics ranging from racism to police brutality and class warfare. Described as one of the “10 most influential people” by Vibe Magazine, Riley has collaborated over the years with Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Atari Teenage Riot and more. He is a prominent figure in the Occupy Movement, participating in actions and speaking out throughout the world.
The Trinity event also features up and coming Bristolian rapper Buggsy and UK hip hop legend DJ Skitz. At a recession-busting £10 this represents unbelievable value for money. For both Bristol’s legion of hip hop heads, and anyone interested in the ideas behind the Occupy Movement, this is a gig not to miss.
Tickets available at Bristol Ticket Shop Ticketweb Skiddle
Bristol Record Shops: Idle Hands (Stokes Croft), Rise Records (Queens Rd., Clifton), Cooshtie (Park St. Clifton), Genesis (Stapleton Rd. Easton)
There will be some in the Plough, Easton this week as well.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/221459547981677/?ref=ts&fref=ts
This is going to be a great gig and a rare chance to see one of the best revolutionary Hip Hop bands around.
Giant Killers
20/10/2012
Netball report thus:
A really good game of netball from the Toos this morning – we enjoyed it and everything! We lost though – 28-47 to Culverhay Cougars BUT for the first 3 quarters we were behind at one point by only 3 goals and they had to work hard. They pulled away from us in the 3rd quarter with some seemless shooting and interceptions. Cat got player from them and Emma from us (although she thinks we voted for her because she hadn’t got it before – we didn’t, we voted for her cos she was ace!). Anyway, come back Captain Rach, we miss you!! xx
Downs 1 drew with 6-6 DAC Beachcroft.
Downs 2 loast 2-3 to Clifton St Vincents A.
The Suburbans drew 3-3 with Ashton United.
21/10/2012
The Ultra Casuals produced a shock result beating Division 2 Redland Ramblers 2-1 in the Cup.
The Casuals Beat Russell Athletic 9-1.
Cupis reports thus:
Evacuated Spaces
Harry Mottram Cup – 21/10/12
Russell Athletic 1 9 Easton Cowboys
Goals: Steve T 3, Tim Knight 2, Chris 2 (1 pen), PaulC, Jess
Team:
Angelo
Ash Moylan Jack Jody
Chris Eddie Tim PaulC
Steve T Bongo
Subs: Jess, Jasper
The Tuesday training before the game was an upbeat, quick, more aggressive game as was the previous Tuesday before the last match.
Nerves came for me on Friday night on the way down to the inlaws in Devon. The boys were playing up in the back of the car as usual and managing to press the mental buttons only children in the back of the car can. All I wanted to do is get there, eat my tea and crack the first bottle of red.
How could I think about my team speech with fart noises going on in the back, followed by screaming fits of laughter?
“I’m trying to think about my speech for the team on Sunday blah blah blah… shut it.”
They’re getting old enough for a sarcastic “whoooooooooo…arc at ee” though.
Anyway, we got there and the red was opened, followed by chat and chat and chat.
However I couldn’t escape the reality of the game Sunday morning. Nothing could shift the nerves, worry about any late call offs from the players and whether I had picked the correct squad.
We got dumped out of the cup early the last 2 years and there are mutterings of us doing well, along with a book being written if we reach the cup final, by Eddie Bridges.
He has since qualified “It’s gonna be more of a pamphlet.”
I think it’s something about Matt Le Tissiers’ rise to glory and “My part in that.” (EB). Not sure.
Or was it “How I created the Cowboys”. Who knows. However the pressure was on as the whole squad were up for it.
But as you can see, in hindsight, there was nothing to worry about.
It was hard to pick man of the match. Jody had his usual tenacious performance, passing with style and accuracy. Eddie didn’t give up fighting for the ball after we had scored 8 goals, winning the ball and continuous passing. Bongo’s aggressive tackling and assists were very noticable. Moylan and Jacks commanding of the defence and area in front of them, winning the ball then passing was very good. Chris, our newcomer scored 2 goals and harried the opposition. He will undoubtedly gain many man of the match votes in the future. Jesse scored an incredible goal which was preceded by a very good team passing move.
Jasper and Ash both put a very good shift in the right hand side.
It was difficult to choose as we controlled the game but Steve Taylor won it for me for not only partnering Bongo with compliment but for his sublime hatrick.
Angelo had nothing to do. He’ll get his six quids worth in November when we play Bryan Munich.
“I move into the spaces other people have just evacuated.” – Bridges 21/10/12
I think that’s called stalking Ed.
Please help Cowgirls win £2k funding
Are you on facebook? Pretty please take 2 minutes to vote for Easton Cowgirls to win £2k to help cover our football coaching, training sessions and kit in the Phones 4u – Upgrade Your Team competition.
Just like the page at http://apps.facebook.com/upgradeyourteam/ search for Easton Cowgirls FC and get voting. Competition closes 22nd Oct so we don’t have long but we can smash this with your support.
Please share the competition with everyone you know to help us get into the Top 10 and win! Thanks.
Indoor Cricket Results
Table Top Sale For Donne & Saffy
Come and selll your unwanted, reloved items, cakes, crafts, records, toys, bric-a-brac, vintage etc – Anything accepted.
Donna – a member of the Easton Cowgirls – has recently learnt that sadly, her daughter Saffy has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. We would like to try to make their time as finacially stress free as possible. We hope to raise more funds through our own Plough table at the sale and any donations are greatfully received on the day or at any time at The Plough pub.
12-4pm on Saturday 27th October.
£2 for a table to be donated to Donna & Saffy’s fund.
For a table contact call 07919 204190
Results And Stuff
14/10/2012
Netaball report thus:
A cracking game this morning, with an 18-16 victory for the Div 11 team against Wired. The teams were evenly matched at half time, with just a goal between us, but we pulled away in the third quarter with some well-choreographed attacks and conceded only one goal. Our defence kept Wired at bay in the last quarter and we finished the match two up. Rachel was awarded player of the match by Wired and wingers Yo and Holly tied the player vote from us, for excellent centre court support. Thanks to Em B for coming to score, Leela for coaching, and everyone for great, tenacious play!
Awesome game of wetball today by the 6’s who were 11 down at half time but put in a decent second half to just lose 31 -32 to Doves. Although, due to a timer issue, it should have been a draw! We played through heavy rain and hail but we loved it. Well done our Vernie who got player from them and Hells Bells from us for cracking shooting x
Downs 1 lost to Jersey Rangers 1-4 in the Norman Hardy Cup.
Downs 2 beat Helios FC 3-6.
The Suburbans match was posponed.
The cricket awards, hosted by Garnier, went thus:
Batting
Sunday 1st
Best Batting Average: Dunc (66.75 WoW!)
Best Batting Performance: TomT (80 not out)
Most Runs in Season: RT2 (294)
Sunday 2nd
Best Batting Average: Dave L (24.25)
Best Batting Performance: Strange (75)
Most Runs in Season: Strange (120)
Saturdays
Best Batting Average: Gibbo (53.67)
Best Batting Performance: Gibbo (81 not out)
Most Runs in Season: Gibbo 322
Bowling
Sunday 1st
Best Bowling Average: RT2 (12.75)
Best Bowling Performance: RT2 (5-31)
Mosty Wickets In A Season: RT2 (24)
Sunday 2nd
Best Bowling Average: Dave L (16.29)
Best Bowling Performance: Barny (5-29)
Mosty Wickets In A Season: Grandpa Kelly (9)
Saturdays
Best Bowling Average: StevO (8.86)
Best Bowling Performance: Garnier (4-14)
Mosty Wickets In A Season: TT (15)
Catching
Most Catches In A Season: Wilko (8)
Player Of The Season (MOM votes)
Sunday 1st: RT2
Sunday 2nd: Strange
Saturday: Gibbo
The Popular Vote On The Night:
Most Improved Player: Matt C
Supporter Of The Season: Erica
Cow Of The Season: Stevo
Well done to RT2 for making the trophies.