NHvsNewdigate18th July 2009
18th July 2009

It had to come to an end! But if you're going to lose an unbeaten record, then lose to the team at the bottom rather than the one challenging you at the top. A below par NH lost to Newdigate. You've read the report, now see the effort and the despair.

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Despite the pace of Dazzer up the hill, veteran opener Bill Turner stands defiant
Despite the pace of Dazzer up the hill, veteran opener Bill Turner stands defiant
and sometimes a little fortunate as one whistles past the edge!
and sometimes a little fortunate as one whistles past the edge!
Nobby gives it the kitchen sink!
Nobby gives it the kitchen sink!
The slip cordon waits with old stonehands at first.
The slip cordon waits with old stonehands at first.
Mr Turner takes the attack to NH
Mr Turner takes the attack to NH
The Chairman gets some tap!
The Chairman gets some tap!
No love lost between veterans as BT drives Welly
No love lost between veterans as BT drives Welly
It's buttock clenching stuff - at least they're his own!!
It's buttock clenching stuff - at least they're his own!!
Newdigate sensed that they had a chance and really went for it.
Newdigate sensed that they had a chance and really went for it.
Welly rues a dropped caught & bowled chance - his second spillage of the afternoon - costly, for the team and for him in fines!
Welly rues a dropped caught & bowled chance - his second spillage of the afternoon - costly, for the team and for him in fines!
The Skipper back into the attack, but no let up from BT
The Skipper back into the attack, but no let up from BT
Just checking how the eyes are - wow, half open; or half shut depending on your point of view!
Just checking how the eyes are - wow, half open; or half shut depending on your point of view!
Welly mulls over a missed opportunity
Welly mulls over a missed opportunity
But Mr Turner ploughs on
But Mr Turner ploughs on
Fair play, chance your arm and sometimes it comes off. This shot sailed for 6 and virtually sealed the win
Fair play, chance your arm and sometimes it comes off. This shot sailed for 6 and virtually sealed the win
Joey does his Max Wall but gets the same treatment
Joey does his Max Wall but gets the same treatment
Joey off his long run
Joey off his long run
It's all over. Bill Turner has carried his bat and led from the front. Steady looks a tadge disappointed.
It's all over. Bill Turner has carried his bat and led from the front. Steady looks a tadge disappointed.
Nobby's not impressed
Nobby's not impressed
The Chairman is philosophical
The Chairman is philosophical
Heads down boys, you had an off day
Heads down boys, you had an off day
The Skipper now has to pick his side up for Tadworth next week.
The Skipper now has to pick his side up for Tadworth next week.