CLUB NEWS
Dec 11, 2024
Many many thanks, Adam Patrick
Thank you Adam
Adam Patrick is stepping down after 6 years as captain of our 2nd XI. Leading from the
front with bat and ball, he led his side to COVID cup glory and promotion back to the Premier Division in 2021. As well as seeing several of his players come through and now play regularly in our 1st XI. ‘Paddy’ grew into the role over the years and fell just short of lifting some silverware as his side lost out in the Heavy Woollen Cup Final in 2024.
No doubt Adam will continue to play an influential role in the 2nd XI going forward and will be a great help to the new captain in 2025 and beyond.
Well done and well played !
Dec 5, 2024
A job well done, thanks Richard
Thank You, Richard
In the flurry of comings and goings, it is possible that the contribution of Richard Jubb has been overlooked. For 5 years as Captain, "Jubby" gave it all that he had on the field and with the promotion and value of practice throughout his tenure our cricket improved no end, terrific. He was everywhere on the field urging on his bowlers and fielders alike. His efforts achieved promotion to the Premier League and his unrelenting belief in his players helped us retain that status when all around had written his side off.
Off the field, he continues to work tirelessly on sponsorship and has masterminded and run our annual Beer Festival (next one on 28th March 2025). When one adds all this together, he can look back and forward with great pride.
Well played
Ralph W Middlebrook
President
Pudsey Congs Cricket Club
Nov 9, 2024
Congratulations to Yohan and Dilu
A huge congratulations to our newly
appointed 1st team skipper Yohan and
his beautiful wife Dilu, who were married
on Saturday November 9th, 2024
We wish you both all happiness together.
Best regards,
Babar Butt, Director of Cricket
and everyone involved with Pudsey Congs
Nov 3, 2024
Pitch and Fair Play Marks
The pitch marks across the league were heavily impacted by the exceptionally wet Spring which prevented many groundmen from doing their pre-season work.
Getting the game on became the top priority and the league officials would like to thank all groundsmen for their tireless efforts in what was an extremely testing season.
Alan Birkinshaw
Chief Executive Officer
Great work has allowed the Congs to come out above league & divisional average.
Well done to Graham and helpers for an outstanding effort on the square and ground in general especially under the challenges of the early season conditions.
It is also very encouraging to see we are above league and divisional averages on the fair play listings, again, well done to Richard & Adam for their efforts last season.
Long may it continue!
Thank you.
Regards
Neil Humpleby
Oct 30, 2024
Drainage in the outfield
Herculean effort has been imput to reduce rain damage and flooding of our outfield.
A team, headed by Graham, has toned the entire outfield and covered the majority with fine sand
A job well done, thanks
Ralph W Middlebrook
President
Pudsey Congs Cricket Club
Sept 27, 2021
Major William Booth Pavilion at Fulneck
The President, myself, Graham and Macca were invited to opening of the magnificent new cricket pavilion on 22nd of September and it turned out to be a memorable occasion.The impetus for the project came initially from a healthy donation from a relative of Major Booth who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club before the First World War and was a pupil at the school. Sadly the famous cricketer fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. However his name lived on (Major was his Christian name) and there is a stained glass window in Pudsey Parish Church in his memory.The supporters of Fulneck School worked hard to supplement the initial donation and, after some difficulties, raised sufficient funds for building work to commence. After more problems, Covid, the building was completed this year and used by the pupils at fixtures for Fulneck, a quality facility perfectly positioned in the delightful setting alongside the cricket square amid the extensive playing fields. Fittingly the pavilion was opened by another distinguished former pupil Richard Hutton, who also played for Yorkshire and England.In front of all the current pupils and guests, the comments by Richard and the donor ensured that this important development plays a significant role in the continuation of Pudsey’s proud cricketing history.A memorable day indeed, well played.CheersRalph W MiddlebrookChairmanPudsey Congs Cricket ClubFor the record, Pudsey Congs have been partners with the School in promoting schools cricket sharing each other’s facilities since the 1980s.