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Darren Cartwright has organised the Annual Dinner at The Swan with two necks on Friday 22nd October 1999. As usual there will be a set menu with a choice of dishes and large quantities of fine beer. The Captain will sum up the season's highs and lows and the club prizes will be awarded. Some of which, no doubt, will be left on the wall outside the pub in traditional fashion. Contact Dazzer to book your tickets for the social event of the millenium.

Our hardworking social sec Darren has also organised an end of season Golf Social. It will be held on Sunday 3rd October at Beacon Park Pitch and Putt. Contact Dazzer for further details.

Well that's it folks. Week 21 brings the Nomads Fantasy Cricket league 1999 to a close and leaves April Showers reigning for the next twelve months. Heslington did it in style by recording the 2nd highest score of the week and thereby comfortably seeing off the challenge of Derek Randall's Grin. Commiseration's are due to Captain's Choice who, it seems, had mostly chosen to go on holiday for the final week leaving the Sheikh with only five active players. For the first time in many weeks his team dipped out of the frame being overtaken by the weeks top scorers Beached Whale 2XI and the Soft Shoulder. Jennett's Woodlarks managed to flutter above Wye's Warriors by a single point and the Magnificent XI retained their title of strongest team by holding everyone else up.

Final Fantasy League Placings.

The game at Wall was cancelled.

Just one week to go and everything to play for. A high scoring week has put the cat among the nomads with the previously unassailable MAH under severe pressure from Mr Angry. A duff week for the Captain's choice and incredible scoring by Soft Shoulder (345) has left third place being contested by a possible four entrants. Week 20 details

The final match of the 1999 season at Wall is now scheduled for a 1:30pm start.

After a disappointing start Nomads were reduced to 19 for 2 and it looked like it might be the same old story at Birch Coppice. However, the middle order battled back with a stand of 34 between Fearon and Pinfield and then 65 between Fearon and Forster, who scored a Nomads personal best of 43 not out. Nomads finished with a respectable 144 for 5 off the 40 overs. A fighting 77 not out from Barnes was not enough to clinch victory. Graham Blackburn guesting at Number 10 for Coppice almost stole the headlines, scoring 2 fours before being run out off the penultimate ball, giving Nomads their first ever victory at Birch Coppice.

Lichfield Nomads - 144 for 5 off 40 overs (Forster 43*, Fearon 33, Pinfield 24)

Birch Coppice - 142 for 9 (all out) off 39.5 overs (Barnes 77*, Gee 20, Hoddy 3-34, Heslington 2-17 and 3 catches)

Ross Heslington is 108 points ahead at the top of the table and is the first to register 4000 points. With 2 weeks left he looks odds-on to win. Martin Evans top scored with 272 and moved up 2 places. Week 19 Details.

The September prize draw took place at the Queens' Head, Lichfield as follows:

1st - No. 37 John Hoddy £15.

2nd - No. 34 Kevin Fisher £10.

50 Club Prize Winner Details

A solid batting performance from the Nomads, including a stand of 85 between Gardner and Pinfield, saw Nomads reach 192 all out in the 40th over. Bugbrooke were soon in trouble and were eventually dismissed for 112. The match was notable for the fact that the Bugbrooke keeper was 88 years old. There were Gonads for Fearon, his 4th of the season, Graeme Blackburn, his 4th of the season and Greaves.

Lichfield Nomads - 192 all out. (Gardner 53, Pinfield 52, Twiggs 3-26, Silver 3-32, Chapman 2-36, Baker 2-46)

Bugbrooke - 112 all out (White 35, Baker 22*, Hoddy 2-11, P. Blackburn 2-11, Fearon 2-16)

Some heavy scoring this week but a lot of people let down by their bowlers. Evans snr. continues to charge up the table while the revival of the Magnificent XI also makes way. Paul Fearon top scored this week with 326, Malcolm Pinfield also scored over 300. Paul swaps places with Akin and moves up to second place but Ross is still top and favourite to win with the end of the season in sight. Week 18 Details.

In a tight contest, Nomads lost by 7 runs to a young Prestatyn side. A downpour during the match ensured that the Nomads got the worst of the batting conditions.

Prestatyn 139 all out off 40 overs. (Harris 72, Hoddy 2-15, Blackburn 2-27, Higginson 2-31, Greaves 2-46)

Nomads 132 all out off 39.3 overs. (Pinfield 45, Heslington 24, Shohet 22*, Gardner 22)

Ross top scored with a massive 320 points and swapped places with Akin at the top  of the fantasy league. Week 17 Details.

The Nomads are off on their international travels again. This time to sunny Wales. Prestatyn is the venue for this prestigious match on Sunday 29th August. Don't forget your wellies!

Nomads secured a comprehensive 5 wicket victory over Worcester Norton Taverners with 9.3 overs to spare. Worcester Norton Taverners 103 all out off 38 overs (Fearon 3-16, Hoddy 2-4, Heslington 2-25, Cooper 18, Edwards 16, Meredith 14), Lichfield Nomads 107 for 5 (Heslington 37, Gardner 19, Fearon 14, Dunsdon 2-14, Bailey 2-30, Nash 1-10). Match Report.

Akin Hussein picked up his 3rd Gonad of the season. Latest Gonads

A bit of a standstill week with no great scoring going on. The top three continue to edge away from the rest and it seems certain one of these three will win the trophy this year. Hussein is top with Heslington 2nd and Fearon third. Week 16 Details.

With the dismal performances by PGW and PJF this week not much to say except to note that the Magnificent XI are no longer bottom. Hussein is top with Heslington 2nd and Fearon has slipped to third. Week 15 Details.

Amidst great controversy regarding his eligibility for the award, Graham bagged his third Gonad of the season to move to the top of the list. Latest Gonad Details

Lichfield Nomads 122 for 9 off 40 overs (Gardner 33, Fearon 26, Pinfield 12, K. Newey 3-35, Bailey 2-23, T Elson 2-34). Beaudesert 123 for 2 (Rowland 1- 20, Heslington 1-25, T. Elson 57*)

It's tight at the top with 25 points between 1st and 3rd, Paul Fearon returns to the top of the league after scoring 159, Akin Hussein is 2nd and Ross Heslington is 3rd. It was a low scoring week all round, Pete Willis top scored with 164 points.

Fantasy Cricket - Week 14 details.

1st - No. 49 Lindsay Fearon

2nd - No. 9 Darren Cartwright

50 Club winners

Nomads found the going a lot tougher second time around against Norton. The match was rain affected and reduced to 39 overs. The game was played in perpetual drizzle and there was a 20 minute break when the rain became too heavy. Nomads managed to bat out the overs making 137, thanks mainly to a 57 stand between Fearon and Pinfield and a ninth wicket stand of 25 between Shohet and Hoddy. There were Gonads for Smith and Tungate. With Norton 4 for 2 off 3 overs it seemed another easy win was on the cards but Tyler and P Williams batted Norton back into the game before a late tea was taken. As the players came off, the bad weather took over and play was abandoned with no further play after tea.

Lichfield Nomads 137 all out (Fearon 34, Pinfield 29, Shohet 14, Hoddy 10*, P Williams 5-19, Tyler 3-34) Norton 50 for 3 off 15 overs (P Williams 23*, Upton 19*, Heslington 1-5, Fearon 1-13)

In another excellent close contest, Meriden came out on top by 12 runs. The match was rain affected and reduced to 35 overs.

Meriden 148 for 8 (Horton 56, Roberts 29, Shields 17, Rowland 4-25, Heslington 1-18, Forster 1-19, Greaves 1-41) Lichfield Nomads 136 for 6 (Hoddy 32, Higginson 24, Heslington 20, Ryan 2-25, Neary 2-37, Davies 1-18, Shields 1-25)

Rhian's Rascals led the week 13 pack, closely followed by Dad's Wye Warriors with the Collie Wobbles snapping at their heels. Captain's Choice not far behind meant the top four were covered by only six points. PJF's team couldn't handle the heady airs of leadership and have slipped to third while April Showers go top. Ev's all Stars are obviously on their summer hols as they failed to break the 100 mark. Week 13 Details

PGW

Nomads beat Beaudesert by 2 wickets in a thrilling contest at Barton. Tight bowling by the Nomads in the latter stages restricted Beau to 164 for 2 off their allotted 40 overs. Greaves and Cartwright steered the Nomads home in the final over.

Beaudesert 164 for 2 (Cowley 84, T Elson 47, Heslington 1-21, Forster 1-41) Lichfield Nomads 165 for 8 (R Allison 71, Pinfield 43, Greaves 13*, K Newey 3-29, T Elson 2-37, Bailey 2-48)

Chris top scored with 278 points but Paul scored 270 to go top of the league for the first time this year. Mal Scored 272 to move up 3 places to 7th. Week 12 Details

A cliff-hanger finish saw the Nomads claim a deserved draw against Barton. Barton won the toss and batted first and notched up 209 for 8. (Legge 52, Pinkney 46, Mitchell 27, Heslington 5-56, Fearon 2-48). Nomads responded well but never really kept up with the rate. Last wicket pair Hoddy and Cartwright batted out the last 4 overs to hold out for the draw. (Fearon 42, Gardner 31,   Hutchison 2-7, Humpidge 2-19, Bird 2-23, Carr 2-36). Match Report

Paul top scored with 251 points and moved up from 4th to 2nd place within a point of the leader Ross. Week 11 Details

The match against John Taylor was cancelled as they were unable to get a team.

The Nomads made it 2 wins in a row when they defeated Glebelands for only the second time, winning by 82 runs. A record first wicket stand of 181 from Gardner and Heslington proved to be the match winner.

Lichfield Nomads 206 for 6 (off 40 overs), Glebelands 124 all out.

Chris top scored with a record 381 points and moved up from 9th to 5th place. Ross scored 334 and moved to the top of the table. Week 10 Details

The game against John Taylor High School on Thursday 8th July 1999 has been postponed and is provisionally resheduled for Wed 14th July.

Nomads beat Tamworth 2nds by 50 runs. Nomads 168 for 8 off 40 overs (Gardner 62, Fearon 18, Forster 15, Hussein 12) Tamworth 2nds 118 for 9 all out (Gough P 76, Parker 25, Forster 4-18, Hoddy 2-20, Heslington 2-35). Match Report

June draw

1st  - No. 13 L. Fearon

2nd - No. 17 Club Number

July draw

1st - No. 47 K. Fisher

2nd - No. 50 A. Hussein

50 Club Winners

Rhian top scored with 196 points and moved up 2 places to 6th. Akin scored 192 and returned to the top of the table. Week 9 Details