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Chandler and Holliday both hit tons

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8 years ago

May 16, 2016

Adam Chandler: 123 not out for star man (Pic Susan McKehon)

THE PEMBROKESHIRE CRICKET season got underway on Sunday with Adam Chandler and Simon Holliday both hitting 123, although Chandler’s was not out as their respective clubs Cresselly and Haverfordwest recorded huge victories at the expense of St Ishmaels and Carew.

Cresselly batted first and received maximum points from their days work, largely thanks to Chandler’s unbeaten ton, which showed he will once more be a force to be reckoned with for the county’s bowlers this season. Iwan Izzard who blasted a big hitting 69, with Alex Bayley chipping in with 18, supported him.

For Tish the pick of the bowlers was Dean John who went for 2-82.

In reply Tish went for their shots and paid the price as they were all out for 185, with Mike Shaw (4-43) and Ryan Lewis (3-64) doing the damage with their spin. Danny Howells hit an unbeaten 59 and Brennan Devonald struck 45 alongside Danny Richard (34) but the rest of the visiting batsmen will be disappointed.

Carew travelled to Haverfordwest with a below par side with many first team regulars unavailable due to other commitments, and they were put to the sword by Simon Holliday (123) and Adam James (5-34).

There was also a piece of cricketing history during the game as Haverfordwest’s new signing Gareth Davies took a hat-trick with his first three balls for the club.

Despite signing Brad McDermott-Jenkins and Harry Thomas from Cresselly, Lawrenny still succumbed to an opening day defeat at home to Johnston as Chris Fitzpatrick’s struck 51 not out for the visitors, supported by Steve Mills 35 and Lee Summons 33. Harry Thomas took 2-55 and Jenkins 3-36 for Lawrenny, and Jenkins was also in good form with the bat as he struck 48 but it wasn’t enough for the hosts.

Narberth routed Llanrhian thanks to a stunning partnership from Kyle Quartermaine (51 not out) and Richie Adams (92 not out). Earlier Ben Hughes had claimed 5-21 as Llanrhian were skittled for 158 despite the best efforts of Geraint Morris (34) and Matthew Bennett (33), but Narberth were simply too good as they past the target set with ease for the loss of just one wicket.

Neyland will be hoping to challenge on all fronts again this season and they got off to a flier with a comfortable win against a poor Whitland side that offered very little. Dylan Blain (60) scored two thirds of his sides runs as the visitors were dismissed for 98 thanks to 5-39 from Nathan Banner and a miserly 4-11 spell by Andrew Miller.

Nick Koomen hit a faultless 60 not out for the All Whites as Wayne Howells caused some damage for Whitland with a spell of 3-23.

Sport

The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

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41 mins ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

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70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

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11 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Sport

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

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1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.