History of Methlick Cricket Club
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Origins of Cricket in Methlick
The Methlick heritage society has proof that the MCC played in Methlick at least as early as 1899.
They have indicated that the first score book shows that in that year the MCC as we called ourselves even then, played against Kintore. The visitors were all out for 52 and the MCC were all out for 35. The game was played at "Lords" which we think may have been the old kirk glebe or perhaps where the bowling green is today, other matches are recorded against New deer, Ellon, Fyvie, Udny and Auchnagatt.
On the 20th of August 1902 the MCC entertained "The Australians" and, in what must have been our finest hour, bowled them out for eight runs, there appears to be little information after 1902 until more recently.
The photograph to the right is of the MCC at the turn of the last century.
Back Row; Dr Morrison's son, Bob Mutch, Unknown, Bob Sherriffs.
Middle Row; Aden, John Kirton, Jim Watson, Jimmy White, Duncan Coutts.
Front Row; Unknown, Alex Smith and Willie Presley.
About Us
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Methlick Cricket Club
The Methlick cricket club ground Lairds as seen today started in 2003, the club initially without a ground, with help from Lord Aberdeen, a field within the village was chosen for the new ground, over a period of months the ground was prepared by the original members of the club, further details can be found on our history page.
The ground takes considerable amount of care and hard work to keep it in its prime condition, the club owes the groundsman, Charlie Coulson and Neil Purdie gratitude for their efforts and time involved throughout the seasons they have been involved.
Lairds
Map and Directions
To reach Methlick the main routes from Ellon, Oldmeldrum, Fyvie and New Deer can be reached via the B9005 and B9170 roads.
Welcome to Methlick Cricket Club
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Welcome to Methlick Cricket Club for the 2018 season.
The Methlick Cricket Club welcomes all to our club.
Situated in Methlick in the county of Aberdeenshire, our ground is one of the most picturesque grounds in the Aberdeenshire Grades Association (ACA), more details on our ground can be found in "About Us".
We strive to provide the highest possible standard of facilties to players and spectators of all ages and abilities, to play and watch the game and without bias and discrimination.
Currently we have two teams that compete on Saturdays and Sundays the latter for Cup games, in the Aberdeenshire Cricket Association at Grades 2 & 3 respectively.
Previous years we have had junior training on Tuesday evenings, and it is our aim to continue once registration formalities have been completed.
For further details about membership of Methlick CC, please contact one of the following;
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Welcome from the club Chairman
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Welcome to a new season at Methlick Cricket Club from the President, Lord Aberdeen, our committee and all players and members.
We have a new committee with myself as Chairman, being elected for a second year. My vice chair is Stuart Anderson. Steve Murphy stepped down as first team captain to concentrate on his umpiring which is giving greater awareness of MCC at a national level, but Steve will continue as a committee member and occasional player. Tim Duffy takes over as club Captain with Jamie Jones as Vice. In the seconds we remain the same with Rob Fryer as Captain and Grant Cordiner as his Vice Captain.
Charlie and Neil have been extremely hard at work with the preparation of the ground for the new 2018 season. With the continued spell of great weather the wicket and outfield look marvellous. Thanks also go to everyone else that has helped in preparation for the season.
And what a season we are hoping it to be. Once again we field two teams The first XI play in Grade II and after promotion and restructuring of the league the 2nd XI are promoted to Grade III. Jamie Jones, who work worked tirelessly with our Junior Section, has had to reduce his commitment due to other more important considerations including his degree. We hope that Jamie perhaps may be able next season to continue the good work where he left off, but in the meantime we have been registering others under PVG which has taken some time. We hope to be able to announce shortly here on the website a date when the Junior training will start, and in the mean time we welcome players of all abilities and ages to join us for nets on Wednesday evening at Lairds. For further information please contact, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jay at the Ythan View.
Our Gala Day grows in popularity year-on-year, taking place on 1st September at Lairds, and Liz Shepherd organises the increasingly popular Ladies Day in June.
So there's plenty of cricket and post-match analysis over refreshments at The View, and many events through the year.
Here’s to an excellent 2018.
Best wishes.
Mark Woodhouse
Denis Pratt - Sad Loss
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Denis Pratt
It is with great sadness to advise of the recent loss of Denis Pratt, who died on Wednesday the 8th of August.
Denis was one of the heroes of Methlick Cricket Club; a happy fixture at Lairds as one of the original groundsmen, preparing the wicket and outfield for match day and setting it up as one of the most envied grounds in the North East of Scotland.
Denis was always on hand to prepare the hall on match day, helping his wife Noreen with the teas and to clean up after all the players had gone.
Members will always remember Denis for discovering an ability to collect the match fees, and no player would be allowed to start changing until Denis had had his fiver.
He enjoyed the camaraderie of the club and was always on his seat at the bar in the Ythan View to join in the celebrations or commiserations after the game.
As Denis’s health worsened he was unable to work as much on the ground, but until the end was a regular at the home games, always turning up as one of our most loyal supporters on his mobility scooter.
Denis will be sadly missed by us all in Methlick and our thoughts go out to Noreen and their family at this time.
Mark Woodhouse
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