Ablett, Matthew (Young Jedi)
2nd XI bowler

Young Jedi Ablett is a recent addition to the ranks. An enthusiastic lad with a heart of gold, young Matt almost won the 4th division bowling award in 2002 with his unique brand of teasing slow stuff. Has developed a 70 yard run up now, which is terrific to behold. A cool head too, has filled in for the 1sts and done himself proud several times. One for the future!

Ainscoe, Mike (MR Ainscoe)
2nd XI batsman and lively fielder

Mike is one of those rare breeds - a Cliff Richard-type who looks far younger than his 55 years. Extremely quick in the field, he has also been known to stonewall more successfully than generations of Lake District farmers.

Arnold, Andy
2nd XI all rounder

Unfortunately broke his leg a few weeks into the 2003 season, his debut year. Will be back!

Atkinson, Stuart
2nd XI bowler, handyman and official club drinker

Our Stuart is a local legend for his ability to down 427 pints a night and STILL stand up. Though this could be due to his bionic knees. Also receives high praise for filching carpet from the Robin Hood for the toilets!

Brockway, Frank (Frankie)
Ex-skipper, 1st XI batsman

Frankie led the side to successive titles in 1999 and 2000. All England Budweiser drinking champion, no relation to the other "Mad Frankie".

Brooks, Clive (Cliff)
Wicket-keeper, professional number 11, groundsman, secretary, etc etc etc etc

One of the league's finest keepers, old Teflon. Does just about everything at the club! Known as Rockerfeller to those in the know. Bats up the order this year sometimes (oh my god). Has filled in usefully with the ball in 2003 and took the most stupendous catch against Robinsons - without the gloves!

Brooks, Russell (Birdy)
Left arm spinner, RH batsman

He's almost 8 feet tall ... and bowls spin!? Famed for his dramatic slog/sweep which often sees his stumps wrecked! As the club's resident musician, has been known to enjoy plenty of sax. Broke his ankle in 2003 when he "fell over on the drive". His own driveway that is. He'd be far more likely to fall over on the sweep if he was playing.

Butterworth, Neil (Nelly)
Top order batsman, occasional slow bowler

Nellie is a bit of a star, topped the batting averages in 2000 despite his advanced years. Can destroy attacks with his devastating strokeplay. Creaks when he runs between the wickets. Also has lots of top cricketing mates who we'd like to see at the club. Occasionally unveils his lethal slow bowling, which resulted in a 6 wicket haul v Robinsons in 2003!

Coe, Kieran (CDO)
Opening batsman, dibbly bowler, professional Yorkshireman, Club Development Officer

New to the scene in 2002, but already an influential fixture. Comes from over the Pennines, so I don't think we need to say much more. Looks a class act at the crease, and a natural successor to Rowdy in the "grind it out" stakes. Enthusiastic in the field and a dynamo at all times. You just can't shut him up - nor would we want to ... Runs the fines committee with an iron fist. One of our top players.

Cotton, Matt (Osama, Lardy, Agassi etc)
Right arm briskish bowler, late order slugger and (formerly) frequent no-baller!

NO BALL! Young Matt has been known to overstep the mark on many occasions, and not just when bowling, although he has it in check now. This shaven raver is a lively chap, and takes ribbing in good spirit. Mind you, he works at an estate agent, so there's plenty to poke fun at. Rumours that his favourite pop group is Steps were dispelled recently, though it is a fact that his favourite song is the old Madness classic One Step Beyond. Came up with the classic line following a dismissal in 2002: "I was going to smash the ball out of the ground ... until I took my eye off it" (cue wrecked stumps). Turned up pre-season 2003 sporting a beard. Now known as Al-Qaeda Cottoni. Getting married to Sarah in 2004.

Deegan, Martin (Dasher, Digger)
Middle order batsman

Formerly of Brocks, dasher's a member of the Dibble, but despite that he's a top bloke. Useful middle order batsman, brave as they come, and a self-professed "icon". Look out for the Ben Sherman shoes!

Duckworth, Peter (Ducky)
1st XI batsman, drinker

Big Pete is a local legend. Able to down more beer and cakes than even Mr Atkinson, Ducky doesn't hang about at the crease. This helmeted colossus has been known to take attacks apart at will. Another Bury fan, but we all have our crosses to bear.

Fletcher, Graham
2nd XI bowler

Also more than useful with the bat, Nick's Dad is a steady performer with the ball for the 2nds, very frugal and tough to score off. Good club man off the field, helped Cliff erect the ridiculous steel sightscreen contraption in 2003!

Fletcher, Nick (Laters)
1st XI bowler, 2nd XI Sunday captain (!)

Young Nick used to lead the smokers corner until he dramatically cut it out in 2003. Formerly a handy medium pace outswinger, now plys his trade in leg spin. When he gets it right he's deadly to the batsman. When he gets it wrong, he's deadly to anyone in a 2 mile radius. Often leads young Smithy astray on wild nights. Looking to join the TA!

Hudson, Nicholas Garvey (Garv, The Hud)
Right arm fast bowler (formerly), batsman (formerly)

An absolute legend, and the most famous man in Tottington, Garv is the player's player. Looks like Graeme Hick and enjoys similar success (to the Test version). The pin-up glamour boy of the North Manchester League (formerly). Made a dramatic return to 1st team action in 2003, when his stupendous late order batting brought home the points against Robbies.

Jones, Mike (Jonesy)
2nd XI skipper, opening batsman and leg spinner

Indiana is the only man who can make Rowdy's batting look like Viv Richards. Superb leg spin has the batsmen in 2 minds - they don't know whether to hit it for 4 or 6!

Loomba, Bobby
Wicket keeper

Bobby is a class act behind the stumps, especially with his work standing up. A keen encourager at all times, and occasionally produces moments of magic with the bat. Another top addition to the club in 2003.

McMurdo, Ross
Middle order batsman

Ross is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde at the crease. He stonewalls for over after over and then all of a sudden it's batten down the hatches, out with the big club and the ball disappears everywhere. A very handy middle order batsman who scored valuable runs in 2001. Top bloke who married Wendy in 2003.

Meehan, Paul (Doc, Simes)
Opening batman, opening bowler, webmaster and 1st XI captain for 2003

Should pay double the fees as he does everything (ignore that Cyril!). League player of the year three times. Has been known to break bats after being run out by Rowdy! Deals a fine line in gratuitous sledging from first slip, and also runs the website. Oh dear. Will have to curb some of these antics now he's the skipper. Hmmm. Married Helen in 2003. Never wins the toss, and was involved in hilarious incident at Rochdalians where he lost the toss against the skipper of a team we weren't even playing!

Moriarty, Steve (Mozzer)
Swing bowler, hard hitting batsman

Gave years of top service before chronic back troubles caused him to wind down in 2002/3. Still manages the occasional game for the 2nds where he always impresses. Very vocal, wound up by every umpire there ever was, and once threw his bat clean over the pavilion in disgust. A key member of the double winning side and one of the steadiest bowlers in the league. Now keen to see young Daniel make his mark.

Murray, Alex
Middle order batsman

Another promising youngster, young Alex is starting to blossom. Needs to pack more power into his batting, once he has that will be a more than useful cricketer.

Parkinson, Ashley (Flash)
Legendary all rounder, opening bowler and top order bat. Best fielder at the club.

A bit of a star, this one. Has bred like a rabbit since getting married, and enjoyed considerable successes during championship glory of 98 and 99. Junior Parkinson! We just hope he doesn't repeat 2001's trick of bowling 5 straight beamers at ELPM's Nigel Warne! Troubled with more injuries than Bryan Robson in his pomp, now only turns out occasionally, but usually to great effect. Always worth a place for the annual sledging contest with brother Mark at Glodwick!

Parkinson, Craig (Vice)
Senior Parkinson. Middle order bat and occasional medium pace bowler

The most senior of the Parky clan. Secured us the title in 99 with a dramatic innings against Catholic Club. Famed for his poke off the legs (missus)! 1st XI vice skipper for 2003. Took a nasty blow in the eye at Rochdalians in 2003, but will bounce back as he always does. Lovely bloke.

Parkinson, Scott (Scoop)
Assistant groundsman, extremely rich banker and improving cricketer!

Scoop is improving every year. His ambition is to bat ahead of Clive (and let's face it, everyone else has). Bowls some storming beamers when the mood takes him. Now a proud father (twice!), Scoop is also known for his marvellous disco dancing at Chicagos.

Peacock, Richard (Dickie P, Captain Peacock)
Professional Yorkshireman, clubman of the year and champion grinner

Richard appeared on the scene in 2000 and quickly became famous for turning up in football gear to the cricket practices. Marvellous. Is married to Kaye, a nurse, which should come in handy ...?! Another big star on the social scene, Mr Peacock introduced a whole new style of dancing to Chicago Rock, which mostly involves raising his shirt and stroking his stomach to the strains of Tom Jones ... has broken into the 1st XI ranks, and deservedly won clubman of the year in 2001 for some brilliant social stuff. After a couple of years of okay performances, suddenly blossomed in late 2002, and played a gem of an innings in the cup game at Rochdalians in 2003, when he looked every inch a top batsman. Must repeat that more often! Nicest bloke you'll ever meet. Regularly says "Turned out nice again".

Schofield, Andy (Scoffer, Scoey)
1st XI bowler, and master of the lofted cover drive

Scoffer is another diamond. Capable of sending down genuinely unplayable deliveries, Andy also occasionally produces his infamous "backhander", a slower ball which often bounces twice; firstly on a good length and secondly about 150 yards over the boundary. Also famous for his stuttering run up, Scoffer has also produced a few genuine gems of innings, all of which feature his speciality shot, the lofted cover drive. Known for his on- and off-field banter with Rowdy. Scoffer got married to Lisa in April 2002.

Skundric, Paul (Freddie)
1st XI all rounder

Freddie is new for 2003, and has already made a big impact. A series of top all round performances catapulted him to the 1st XI where he's already shown great promise with bat and ball. A very handy all rounder, could be just the man we've been looking for. The most enthusiastic player ever, wants to be in the thick of the action at all times.

Smith, Andy (Smiffy)
2nd XI bowler

Young Andy deals a fine line in swing bowling, which has won great favour in the league - particularly among opposing batsmen. Possibly the best number 11 batsman since Tuffers. Returned from Uni in 2002 with a very sober haircut, and even more cunning outswing!

Smith, Steve (Shaggy)
Hard hitting batsman

Young Steve is a mate of Freddy, and another very keen addition for 2003. Already played some useful knocks, and quick in the field. A good addition to the club, and proud father to boot.

Yates, Phil (Rowdy)
Opening batsman. Professional suicide singler.