Players

Mick Sweeney

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Role: Batsman/Kiwi Team: 1st Bio: Overseas 2009 from Melbourne. Mick came as a batsman but following the oz ashes hammering the club coaching staff have developed Mick into an all rounder to give them a chance in 2010/11. Has a lot in common with other Nidderdale League batsman as he has also been subject to abuse from Killinghall Hall of Fame overseas bowler Ben Milliken while playing at home View Match Data for Mick Sweeney

Conrad Alder	Statistics
Role: Scorer / Mentor Team: 1st Bio: Picked up on a free transfer from Knaresborough. Taken over as senior scorer, althought the club has had to fund many operations for him to be able to see as far as the wicket. Relishes Hampsthwaite fixtures! View Match Data for Conrad Alder

Chris Base	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 1st Bio: Chris will have to balance his time between being a check-out lady at Asda and his cricket this season. After an injury plauged 2009 season Chris will be hoping to return to full fitness this season. View Match Data for Chris Base

Jim Bickerdike	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 1st Bio: Super-sub made his eagerly awaited debut for Killinghall in 2007. View Match Data for Jim Bickerdike

James Crawfurd-Porter	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 1st Bio: In an effort to save his career Jimmy has underdone three knee re-construction operations in the close season. A winter off the ski slopes and rehabilitation in the nets should see him in a position to re-claim top cricketer in the family from his lads. View Match Data for James Crawfurd-Porter

Richard Danby	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 1st Bio: Mr Reliable had a quiet year in 2009 with the bat. After taking over senior spin bowling duties from the injury prone JCP he is hoping for a dry summer and turning wickets so that his off-spin can blossom. View Match Data for Richard Danby

Tom Durance	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 1st Bio: Destructive bowler to numbers 9, 10 and 11. Is hoping to develop into an all rounder this year View Match Data for Tom Durance

Steve Gilmour	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 1st Bio: 2006 Season Overseas. Came over as a 12st quick bowler, went home an 18st slogger!! Will he ever recover? Made his first class debut for Victoria in 2009. Rumour has it the aussies selectors see him as the new 'Albie Morkel' View Match Data for Steve Gilmour

Stuart Milburn	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 1st Bio: The club pro. His gentle medium pace still effective on uncovered wickets. Batting needs to be worked on before he can be mentioned in the same breath as M Yates. View Match Data for Stuart Milburn

Ben Nami	Statistics
Role: Slow Bowler Team: 1st Bio: Another player picked up on a Bosman from Hampsthwaite. Deadly when one pitches in line or connects with the bat. Expects to be sledged on his return to the 'thwaite. View Match Data for Ben Nami

Jos Overend	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 1st Bio: The eyes may be going, and he may not have held at catch since the Millenium, could 2010 see the emergence of Jos as a 3rd XI star? View Match Data for Jos Overend

Daniel Salpietro	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 1st Bio: 2008 Overseas Player View Match Data for Daniel Salpietro

Tony Whittaker	Statistics
Role: Wkt Keeper/Batsman Team: 1st Bio: After relinquishing the Captaincy duties for the Cup Final in 2009 Tony had to settle for text updates to his Spanish Villa from the watching supporters before celebrating with a couple of Sangrias! View Match Data for Tony Whittaker

Dion Wood	Statistics
Role: All rounder Team: 1st Bio: Signed on a free tranfer from Masham midway through the 2009 season. View Match Data for Dion Wood

Matthew Yates	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 1st Bio: Killinghall's only specialist fielder continued to please the Killinghall public with some top fielding efforts in 2008, fitness and talent the only thing stopping this international class showman. View Match Data for Matthew Yates

Andy Bellerby	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: 6 years after last donning the whites of Killinghall Andy made his eagerly awaited comeback in 2009. Helped the 2nd XI win the Reservce Knock Out with lusty blows down the order, including 5 sixes in one over against Ripon. View Match Data for Andy Bellerby

Dave Bentley	Statistics
Role: Wkt Keeper/Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: Another of the clubs wicketkeeper / batsmen / captains. Captain the "two's" to cup glory in 2009 and hoping to follow that up with another successful campaign. View Match Data for Dave Bentley

Andre Clarkson	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: Feeling the pressure from Jaques on the cricket field and the golf course. Hoping to make a comeback in 2010 after returning from Africa where he helped to sell 1000's of replica football shirts! View Match Data for Andre Clarkson

Pierre Clarkson	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 2nd Bio: Quick bowler who has recovered from his no bowling problem. With rumours of James Lancaster returning Pierre will have to step things up in the field or receieve words from his harshest critic! View Match Data for Pierre Clarkson

Sam Cook	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 2nd Bio: Friend of teen pace ace Chris Base. Although Chris is the senior player Sam is his supervisor on the Morrisons Fishmonger counter where they both work. Famous for sulking in the field, and remaining seated whilst the bowler is bowling!! View Match Data for Sam Cook

Howard Cooper	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 2nd Bio: Is now events and social scene manager for the club. Hope to get a few wickets and runs from him in 2009. Won International Curry Maker of the year from 1999-2005. View Match Data for Howard Cooper

Scott Copley	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 2nd Bio: After a dissapointing 2008 which saw him lose 100% of the games he captained he is raring to go! Has bought Mike Brearleys 'The Art Of Captaincy' and taken on the captaincy of the evening league side as well as 2nds vice captain duties! View Match Data for Scott Copley

Andrew Dobby	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 2nd Bio: After a rather quiet 2009 season, Andy will be looking to resurrect the leg spin/inswing combination which made him a big threat to tail enders in the lower divisions. With no international competitions this year to distract him, the club are looking for a big year from this 2nd team veteran. View Match Data for Andrew Dobby

Paul Hepworth	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: After peaking in the first game of the season last year with a score of 98, Paul will be hoping to prolong his form this year, at least until May. Has been developing his leg spin in nets with the hope of turning his arm over in 2010 after hanging up the keeping gloves. View Match Data for Paul Hepworth

Matthew Keith

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Role: Cosmetics Aisle / Ladieswear Team: 2nd Bio: Received the Nidderdale League Fielding Award at the league dinner from Matthew Hoggard for running out Squire last ball of the game to beat Pannal. This sits proud with his previous Nidderdale League award which was against Pannal for most runs conceded in an over. The confidence from this has led to him setting high targets for 2009 during his meeting with skipper Bents on the clubs pre season tour to Dubai. This year he hopes to run 3 quick singles and a two, who can stop him now! View Match Data for Matthew Keith

James Lancaster	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 2nd Bio: Athers is back! The club was able to broker a deal with James personal sponsor Haribo Starmix to secure his signature. Will he again be counting Pierres refusals and drops in the field? Expect lots of diving and dirty whites from the youngster. View Match Data for James Lancaster

Tom Mortimer	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 2nd Bio: Fireman Tom is back. Limited availability this season but we expect maximum performance from this cat rescuing, ladder climbing action hero! View Match Data for Tom Mortimer

Nigel Pennock	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: MOM performance in the 2nd XI Cup Final shot Nige into Killinghall folk law. Was awarded the keys to the village for his performance and hopes to continue his run scoring exploits in 2010. View Match Data for Nigel Pennock

Rod Russell	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 2nd Bio: To ensure he became best Russell in the 2nd XI Rod nominated Jamie as 3rd XI vice-captain. Will he ever give Matthew any peace on a saturday afternoon? Hopes to prepare some good tracks for 2010. View Match Data for Rod Russell

Tom Stanford	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 2nd Bio: After a few years playing for local rivals Hampsthwaite Tom has decided it is time to return to Killinghall. Still needs to convince team mates that he is the best cricketer in the Stanford family!! View Match Data for Tom Stanford

Andrew Thompson	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 2nd Bio: The housing downturn has limited 'Phil's' tv work leaving him more committed to the team this year. Rumour has it Kirsty will be helping with teas this season View Match Data for Andrew Thompson

Joel Weaver	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 2nd Bio: The Otley Beaver made his much awaited comeback in 2009 after being released by the ladies rowing team at university where he was chief cox!! View Match Data for Joel Weaver

Henry Ashman	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: After taking a fancy to Sylvia's Lemon Drizzle cake in 2009 Henry will be looking to put in a strong performance in 2010 with both bat and ball. A pre-season session in the gym has put him in a strong position to re-claim the best cricketer in the family mantle from his dad. View Match Data for Henry Ashman

Jimmy Ashman	Statistics
Role: All rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Unorthodox batting style has proved effective on numerous occasions, and is often used as a pinch hitter early in the innings to take account of the fielding restrictions. Bowls at a lively pace but one feels not always in control!! View Match Data for Jimmy Ashman

Adam Crawfurd-Porter	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: Promising batsman looking to establish himself in the 3rds this season with a bucket full of runs. Usefull leggie, and has been developing a doosra over the winter which may be unleashed in 2010. View Match Data for Adam Crawfurd-Porter

Ben Crawfurd-Porter	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 3rd Bio: Along with Adam looking to take over his fathers mantle. Has been unable to find a coach to help him progress. Gets considerably more turn from his offies than his dad and hits the ball further than his brother. View Match Data for Ben Crawfurd-Porter

Mark Garland	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: Enjoys playing for the 3rd XI, as "Games are finished and we are in the pub by four!!" Great team player. View Match Data for Mark Garland

Jake Hawkin	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 3rd Bio: Lower order pinch hitter. Can hit the ball twice as far as his Dad and bowls quicker too, just not as accurate!! View Match Data for Jake Hawkin

Ian Hawkins	Statistics
Role: All-rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Useful all rounder. Played an important role in the victory over gas sports in 2006. View Match Data for Ian Hawkins

J Jackson	Statistics
Role: All rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Wacko Jacko proved his batting credentials with a hundred in his first few games. Likes to go over the top early especially to cow corner!! Scored vital runs in the 2nd XI's successful cup campaign in 2009. View Match Data for J Jackson

Joe Morrell	Statistics
Role: Keeper Team: 3rd Bio: Junior View Match Data for Joe Morrell

Mark Morrell	Statistics
Role: Batsman / Wicketkeeper Team: 3rd Bio: Taken over the 3rd XI Captain after a break from captaincy in 2007. If the cows don't need milking he will hope to be a driving force in Division 8 View Match Data for Mark Morrell

Jess Parker	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 3rd Bio: Good debut in 2007. 2008 will be a big year for Jess as the second female ever to play for Killinghall View Match Data for Jess Parker

Dave Parkes	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: After several seasons honing his skills in the First XI, DJ Parkes looks set to fire the Third XI to their promotion push this season with his powerful top order hitting. View Match Data for Dave Parkes

Jamie Russell	Statistics
Role: Batsman WK/ VC Team: 3rd Bio: Third team Miami is hoping to step up to the plate in the 3rds this year. Taken over the keeping duties for 2010 and hoping to turn in some Adam Gilchrist type performance at the top of the order. Been trying to develop some off-side shots in the nets which he may look to utilise on rare occasions in 2010. View Match Data for Jamie Russell

Roger Schofield	Statistics
Role: Bowler/Scorer/Treasurer Team: 3rd Bio: The 3rd XI has given Roger a new lease of life and allowed him to escape the score box. Has more kit bags than a sports shop. Hopes the yellow sweatbands have got a few more years life in them! View Match Data for Roger Schofield

Richard Snuggs	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 3rd Bio: Left arm quick bowler with an unorthodox batting style all of his own. View Match Data for Richard Snuggs

Harry Stanford	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Scores more runs than his Dad on a regular basis, both on a Saturday and in the back garden. Possess a great googly which his Dad is yet to pick. View Match Data for Harry Stanford

Alex Thompson	Statistics
Role: All Rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Useful left handed batsman, if only he didnt feel the need to run for every shot!! Good fielder and safe pair of hands. Looking to follow Billy's footsteps as the club rugby pro. View Match Data for Alex Thompson

Chris Triggs	Statistics
Role: All rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Make his club debut in 2009, and soon sparkled with a unorthodox 43 in the eve league. Found runs harder to come by on a saturday though, but has big plans for 2010 season. View Match Data for Chris Triggs

Chris Webster	Statistics
Role: All rounder Team: 3rd Bio: Usefull middle order hitter and a steady bowler, although anything longer than a two over spell can be his undoing! View Match Data for Chris Webster

Jack Whittaker	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: [not yet submitted] View Match Data for Jack Whittaker

Mark Whittaker	Statistics
Role: Batsman Team: 3rd Bio: Another senior to make his debut in 2007. Feeling pressure from his boys and the 'Shoes! View Match Data for Mark Whittaker

Tom Whittaker	Statistics
Role: Bowler Team: 3rd Bio: [not yet submitted] View Match Data for Tom Whittaker