Three changes to Staffordshire squad for Shropshire T20 matches

Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup double header against Shropshire. Staffs head to Burslem looking to further enhance their qualification push from Group One of the competition. The short format has been a profitable one for Staffordshire in recent season. They won the T20 Cup for the first time […]

Staffordshire showed T20 capabilities, says skipper Ketts

James Kettleborough says he saw signs of Staffordshire’s Twenty20 vision in their double header at Northumberland. Staffs endured a difficult first match up at the picturesque Allendale venue as they lost a rain-affected match by 10 wickets. But Kettleborough was left in high spirits by their performance in the second contest as Staffordshire banked a […]

Staffordshire show spirit to earn NCCA Twenty20 Cup reward

Staffordshire fought back impressively to put points on the board in their opening NCCA Twenty20 Cup double header against Northumberland. Staffs were beaten by 10 wickets in the day’s first Group One game at Allendale – a contest which was affected by the rain. But the weather then helped their cause in the second encounter […]

James Kettleborough calls for Staffordshire pride and passion

James Kettleborough had plenty to mull over as he undertook the 200-mile drive from Norfolk on Sunday night. The Staffordshire captain had just seen his side be outplayed in all disciplines on their way to an eight-wicket defeat by the East Anglians on the outskirts of Norwich. That put paid to the extremely slim chance […]

‘I hope the players are hurting after our Trophy performances’

James Kettleborough says Staffordshire’s players must take a long, hard look at themselves as they prepare for their next block of NCCA fixtures. Staffs kick off their Twenty20 Cup campaign this weekend with a Group One double header against Northumberland at Allendale. The T20 format has provided some rich pickings for the county over the […]

Staffordshire end NCCA Knockout Trophy campaign with heavy defeat

Staffordshire’s NCCA Knockout Trophy campaign came to a dismal conclusion after a heavy defeat at the hands of Norfolk. Staffs travelled to East Anglia needing a minor miracle to have a sniff of qualifying in second place from Group Two. They needed Shropshire to beat Suffolk – which did materialise – while also taking the […]

‘We owe it to ourselves and the coaches to put in a performance’

Rory Haydon has been on both sides of the boundary for Staffordshire this season – and he knows which one he prefers. The Leek seamer played in Staffs’ opening NCCA Knockout Trophy game against Herefordshire, which resulted in a victory. But he has sat out the next couple of Group Two encounters – which ended […]

Andy Carr demands response as he makes two changes for Norfolk trip

Andy Carr says it’s time for some of his Staffordshire players to turn potential into performances. Head coach Carr was left unhappy with the display in last Sunday’s NCCA Knockout Trophy defeat by Shropshire, which left Staffs’ qualification hopes hanging by the thinnest of threads. If Staffordshire don’t advance from Group Two, then it will […]

James Kettleborough feels the pain after Staffordshire’s Trophy slump

James Kettleborough admitted that there was plenty of pain in the Staffordshire camp following their NCCA Knockout Trophy defeat by Shropshire. Staffs tumbled to a six-wicket loss in Sunday’s 50-over encounter at Shifnal to leave them facing the prospect of another early exit from the competition. A second setback in three Group Two outings has […]

Staffordshire facing NCCA Knockout Trophy exit after Shropshire defeat

Staffordshire are facing elimination from the NCCA Knockout Trophy after a comprehensive defeat by Shropshire at Shifnal. Staffs were easily beaten by six wickets in the Group Two encounter – and now head to Norfolk for their final match needed a remarkable sequence of events to occur if they are to progress. Staffordshire will need […]