Lancs away to be played in Cumbria

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

Durham’s away Specsavers County Championship fixture against Lancashire Cricket will be played at Sedbergh School, Cumbria.

 

[Ageing trundler]

Let's turn it into a home game then on the Sunday. Full price for away members?

 

[Greavsie]

Lancs members must be typing: “Disgraceful playing in a different county. Cumbria should get their own first class status blah blah blah”

Have we officially grown up over this or is the board still instantly triggered by it

 

[Oli Wagkz]

My mam and dad have a caravan in Sedbergh. I’ll be going down for this. Any idea on what type of ticket prices it’ll be?

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

Let's turn it into a home game then on the Sunday. Full price for away members?

If the weather is canny I'll head over with the tent for a couple of days and book somewhere in the lakes.

 

[wayne entwhistle no9]

Pity Durham did not do this a couple of seasons ago at least with a one day match. Cumbria have produced plenty of players for us and have an excellent set up for a minor county.

 

[Bungo Bill]

I can probably guess the answer to this, but how easy is it get to by public transport?

 

[brandon]

Have we officially grown up over this or is the board still instantly triggered by it

I think it’s unfair and quite, well, childish to use such a phrase when so many feel as strongly over an issue that has clearly polarised opinions.

I suspect though, there are many Lancashire members who’d question why none of the fantastic outgrounds within the county boundaries aren’t getting the opportunity of hosting.

 

[Greavsie]

I think it’s unfair and quite, well, childish to use such a phrase when so many feel as strongly over an issue that has clearly polarised opinions.

I suspect though, there are many Lancashire members who’d question why none of the fantastic outgrounds within the county boundaries aren’t getting the opportunity of hosting.

So that’s a no then

 

[brandon]

So that’s a no then

I’ll refer you back to what I said on the topic last summer, my position hasn’t changed -

Don't agree with it, won't be going, but in light of everything the club has gone through since September, it might be a good thing in the long run.

I'd still like to see us going to other venues. I still feel the club should be making efforts to use outgrounds that are actually in the county they represent.

However on that point, and in light of the news about the ECB regionalising academies, the more people the club can get on board in terms of 'paying customers' the better.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

I think it’s unfair and quite, well, childish to use such a phrase when so many feel as strongly over an issue that has clearly polarised opinions.

I suspect though, there are many Lancashire members who’d question why none of the fantastic outgrounds within the county boundaries aren’t getting the opportunity of hosting.

They are

 

[Oli Wagkz]

Botham’s grandkids have all attended Sedbergh school, wonder if he’s had much sway

 

[Steak Pie]

I think it’s unfair and quite, well, childish to use such a phrase when so many feel as strongly over an issue that has clearly polarised opinions.

I suspect though, there are many Lancashire members who’d question why none of the fantastic outgrounds within the county boundaries aren’t getting the opportunity of hosting.

Not really, the games are moved around and Southport will get one next season.

This is more to do with Sedbergh hosting the 2nds and youth teams regularly and are due a 1st team game, plus Martin Speight (ex Durham) is head of cricket there.

 

[Parkside]

Out ground cricket is superb imo- I was at Cheltenham last year, a packed ground creating a great atmosphere. Likewise hopefully at Sedbergh as opposed to similar numbers at O.T. with no atmosphere.

 

[Johnap]

Sedburgh has a great reputation for cricket. Trying to keep in with them?

 

[Steak Pie]

Sedburgh has a great reputation for cricket. Trying to keep in with them?

Very much so. The next big thing is currently in their 2nds and Yakshit academy. Would be a bad thing if he changes roses.....

 

[My Boy Harry]

Sedburgh has a great reputation for cricket. Trying to keep in with them?

An ex Durham player is or certainly was head of cricket at the school. Take a guess who?

 

[mackemmover94]

An ex Durham player is or certainly was head of cricket at the school. Take a guess who?

Already been mentioned above.

Sedbergh have a decent history of producing/bringing in quality cricketers that go on to have first class careers; Jordan Clark was there before moving on this year and the Brook lad at Yorkshire has not long left. Jamie Harrison was there as well I think.

Not a bad PR move from Lancs to play there and be the recognised county face around the school for a little while to maybe pick up one or two into pathways. That and it’s a beautiful school ground so worth promoting schoolboy cricket and wider outreach when the ground won’t let down the game.

 

[Ageing trundler]

Looks a cracking little place, never been. I've sold it to Mrs Trundler (2nd hand bookshops, antique shop, the lot).

 

[Carteron]

Looking forward to a couple of days there.