Forest of Dean venture is a hit for Goodrich

3:50pm Friday 22nd August 2008

GOODRICH Cricket Club have enjoyed a very successful first season in the Forest of Dean Midweek Cricket League this year.

They finished up runners-up, with a narrow one-run defeat against Newent, the eventual champions, in their penultimate game costing them their chance of lifting the title.

They started with a big win against Yorkley, and went on to beat Newnham-on-Severn, Lydney, Alvington and a competitive Cinderford St Johns side.

Their only other defeat was against Lydney Colts, when a couple of very talented Australian batsmen displayed their skills.

One of the major benefits from running the side has been the successful introduction of a number of colts players into senior cricket, with Tom Dryden, Ellis Rutsch and Norman Dunford holding their own with some polished performances.

They have also recruited a couple of new players during the campaign, another plus for the venture.

The club intends to round off the season with a match between the under-30s and the over-30s at their Avenue Ground next Wednesday.

The fixture will followed up by a celebration evening including refreshments and music, with anyone welcome to attend.

For further details contact Sam Griffiths on 07988 749579.

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