‘Byrney provided the best moment in my career. It was the ball of the decade’
In the days building up to the 2014 Minor Counties Championship final, Staffordshire captain Paul Goodwin announced that the showpiece would be his last county game. Goodwin would step out for the 76th time representing Staffordshire in the long format at Salisbury against Wiltshire – with the national title on the line. The wicketkeeper-batsman had already guided […]
NCCA Championship day three report: No fairytale finish for Byrne as Staffs’ title hopes end
Staffordshire’s hopes of staying in the NCCA Division One title hunt were ended after they lost to Suffolk. Staffs needed to win their final match of the Championship season at Checkley to stand any chance of topping the pile at the end of the campaign. They would have then needed results to go in their favour next […]
NCCA Championship day two report: Byrne has six appeal, but Staffs suffer late losses
Staffordshire’s three-day encounter against Suffolk is set for a thrilling finish after events elsewhere piqued the interest of both sides for different reasons. Staffs will head into the final throes of the National Counties Cricket Association Division One East clash at Checkley resuming on 132-6 – leading by 222. However, Bedfordshire’s surprise two-day victory at […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Michael Hill creates Staffordshire history against Suffolk
Michael Hill became the first batsman in Staffordshire’s history to score centuries in three successive innings as the county dominated the opening day of their NCCA Division One East clash against Suffolk. Hill followed up his twin tons against Lincolnshire at Cleethorpes with a stunning 152 at Checkley today to create history as Suffolk were made to toil […]
NCCA Championship: Dave Cartledge eyeing up some late title drama for Staffs
Dave Cartledge has urged his Staffordshire side to pile on the title pressure when they wind up their NCCA Division One East campaign this weekend. Staffs entertain Suffolk at Checkley, starting on Sunday (11am), needing a win – preferably with the maximum 24 points – to keep alive their hopes of topping the standings. This […]
Staffordshire spinner Paul Byrne reveals his retirement plan
Staffordshire spinner Paul Byrne is hoping for one final flourish after announcing his retirement from county duty. The slow left-armer has revealed he will call time on his Staffordshire career at the end of the season – although it’s still not known when that will be. Staffs wind up their NCCA Division One East programme against Suffolk […]
NCCA Championship: Duo return to Staffordshire duty for key Suffolk encounter
Staffordshire have made two change to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Division One East game against Suffolk at Checkley. Batsman Matthew Morris is unavailable, so he is replaced by Zen Malik, while seamer Dan Gibbs is preferred to fellow paceman Alex Coates. Gibbs shone on his debut at Bedfordshire, picking up a second-innings five-wicket haul, […]
Battling Staffordshire are beaten by Leicestershire in NCCA ‘Showcase’ game
Staffordshire put in a spirited display, but Leicestershire proved to be too strong in their ‘Showcase’ game at Knypersley. It was a case of third time lucky playing the match after the past two years saw the fixture called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. So it was perhaps cruelly fitting that the weather added […]
Staffordshire’s players can’t let professional game pass them by, says Alex Mellor
Alex Mellor says Staffordshire’s ‘Showcase’ game against Leicestershire is one his players need to grasp with both hands. Staffs welcome their first-class opponents to Knypersley on Sunday (11am) for a 50-over per side contest, which will be played at the third time of asking. The match, part of programme which sees all NCCA sides host first-class teams, […]
Former Derbyshire batsman to make Staffordshire debut in ‘Showcase’ fixture
Staffordshire will hand a debut to former Derbyshire player Nils Priestley in their ‘Showcase’ game against Leicestershire at Knypersley on Sunday (11am). The 21-year-old, who went to Abbotsholme School, was released by Derbyshire at the end of last season after playing four List A matches. However, the left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner has been in […]