http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk// Top stories for Local cricket http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1067066_edge_loss EDGE put in a real ‘after the Lord Mayor’s show’ performance after collecting the Premier League trophy from league chairman David Humpage. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1067066_edge_loss Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1067064_lindow_secure_safety_with_draw Pott Shrigley 125-9, Lindow 123-8 (Match drawn) - WITH the threat of relegation hanging over them, Lindow travelled to Pott Shrigley knowing that only a maximum 25 points would guarantee safety. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1067064_lindow_secure_safety_with_draw Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066171_title_kings AFTER 33 years of waiting, Alderley Edge are champions of the Cheshire County Cricket League. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1066171_title_kings Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065235_edge_on_verge IT'S CRUNCH time this weekend when Alderley Edge face Bowdon to decide the destiny of the Premier League title. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065235_edge_on_verge Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065229_agony_in_vale_defeat WILMSLOW suffered more agony in an 86-run defeat to Bowdon Vale. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065229_agony_in_vale_defeat Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065227_lindow_drop_proves_costly LINDOW were forced to settle for a draw at Stretton after an absorbing tussle. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065227_lindow_drop_proves_costly Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065225_wayfarers_disley_defeat WILMSLOW Wayfarers conspired to turn an even game into one in which they ended up as distant runners-up. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1065225_wayfarers_disley_defeat Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064329_down_to_two Hyde 139ao, Alderley Edge 142-9 (Edge won by one wicket) - THE race for the ECB Cheshire Premier League title is down to two teams, with only Alderley Edge and Bowdon now in a position to secure top spot. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064329_down_to_two Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064324_foreman_leads_nervy_lindow_to_derby_victory Chelford 139ao, Lindow 142-7 (Lindow won by three wickets) - A NERVOUS relegation dogfight saw Lindow eventually triumph on the back of a fine bowling display and a commanding display with the bat by Dave Foreman. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064324_foreman_leads_nervy_lindow_to_derby_victory Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064322_wilmslow_survival_hopes_take_a_blow Wilmslow 83ao, Over Peover 84-3 (Over Peover won by seven wkts) - WILMSLOW lost momentum in their pursuit of survival when they crashed to a seven-wicket defeat to Peover. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1064322_wilmslow_survival_hopes_take_a_blow Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062383_twenty20_kings ALDERLEY Edge won the Fred Graham Twenty20 Trophy for the second time in three seasons on Sunday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1062383_twenty20_kings Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061396_derby_delight Macclesfield 213-5, Alderley Edge 217-5 (Edge won by five wickets) - EDGE won a crucial derby at an in-form Macclesfield side looking to avoid relegation. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061396_derby_delight Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061392_washedout_cheshire_stay_top THE final day of Cheshire's Minor Counties Championship clash against Herefordshire was washed out. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061392_washedout_cheshire_stay_top Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061389_wilmslows_team_effort_brings_second_straight_win Wilmslow 175-7, Barnton 59ao (Wilmslow won by 116 runs) - WILMSLOW posted back-to-back wins, with a 116-run success at Barnton last Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061389_wilmslows_team_effort_brings_second_straight_win Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061387_50_points_for_buoyant_lindow Bunbury 162-7, Lindow 165-7 (Lindow won by three wickets) - LINDOW had something to celebrate on Saturday as the first and second teams recorded a rare maximum haul of 50 points from games against Bunbury and table-topping Barnton. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1061387_50_points_for_buoyant_lindow Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060410_edging_to_title ALDERLEY Edge’s chance of a first ECB Cheshire Premier League title were boosted with victory over Widnes. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060410_edging_to_title Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060411_wilmslow_changes_pay_dividends WILMSLOW captain Sam Wildsmith made some much-needed changes on Saturday to the bowling department against second-placed Barrow. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060411_wilmslow_changes_pay_dividends Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060416_gungho_wayfarers A nuggety unbeaten 57 from Luke Unsworth and 37 from Mohamed Yousuf was not enough for Wayfarers as a determined and grafting Appleton defeated the Styal side. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1060416_gungho_wayfarers Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059433_title_race_tightens_up Alderley Edge 175-7, Chester BH 169-5 (Match drawn) - ALDERLEY Edge’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to 16 points after a draw against Chester Boughton Hall. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059433_title_race_tightens_up Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059430_chester_are_worthy_winners DESPITE most of Cheshire seemingly being under water, the wicket and ground conditions at Chester were first class. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059430_chester_are_worthy_winners Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059429_wayfarers_denied WILMSLOW Wayfarers’ first XI were just one wicket away from victory as visitors Stalybridge held out for the draw in a game that the home team dominated from the first ball. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1059429_wayfarers_denied Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058432_leaders_edge_further_ahead_despite_defeat Alderley Edge 172-8, Nantwich 175-7 (Nantwich won by three wickets) - ALDERLEY Edge lost only their second game of the season last Saturday at home to Nantwich. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058432_leaders_edge_further_ahead_despite_defeat Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058431_lindow_blow_it_against_wistaston Wistaston Village 102ao, Lindow 87ao - DESPITE a decent performance from Andy Hume, Lindow squandered a winning opportunity against relegation rivals Wistaston on Saturday in a low-scoring game. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058431_lindow_blow_it_against_wistaston Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058430_crushing_defeat_for_wilmslow Wilmslow 68ao, Northwich 69-1 - WILMSLOW crashed to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of league leaders Northwich last Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1058430_crushing_defeat_for_wilmslow Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057472_thrashing Toft 93ao, Alderley Edge 97-0 (Edge won by ten wickets): ALDERLEY Edge had a remarkable 10-wicket victory in their local derby at Toft. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057472_thrashing Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057471_miserable_weekend_for_wilmslow WILMSLOW’S crucial relegation battle against Winsford was lost by a wider margin than the game reflected. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057471_miserable_weekend_for_wilmslow Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057470_lindow_suffer_at_the_hands_of_stockport LINDOW'S poor form continued when they endured a disappointing six-wicket defeat in only 55 overs of play at the hands of league leaders Stockport. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057470_lindow_suffer_at_the_hands_of_stockport Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057469_captains_innings_from_unsworth A FANTASTIC unbeaten 123 from Wilmslow Wayfarers skipper Joel Unsworth cancelled out his opposite man Elms’ 126 in a game that saw over 450 runs scored on a belter of a wicket. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1057469_captains_innings_from_unsworth Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056418_edge_win_run_fest Urmston 267-7, Alderley Edge 271-2 (Edge won by eight wickets) - THERE was a batting feast when Alderley Edge played Urmston in the Premier League, with nearly 550 runs scored for the loss of just nine wickets. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056418_edge_win_run_fest Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056413_so_close_but_wilmslow_defeated WILMSLOW agonisingly lost by one wicket last Saturday in a low scoring game. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056413_so_close_but_wilmslow_defeated Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056409_first_maximum_for_wayfarers WILMSLOW Wayfarers returned to winning ways as they beat Holmes Chapel to claim their first 25-pointer of the season. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056409_first_maximum_for_wayfarers Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056408_styal_fight_back_to_beat_trinity STYAL’S fighting spirit came to the fore at Trinity as the Altrincham Road side turned a game round that looked a likely defeat. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1056408_styal_fight_back_to_beat_trinity Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054522_triple_threat Heaton Mersey 179-9, Alderley Edge 183-2 (Alderley Edge won by eight wkts) - THE ECB Cheshire Premier League title looks like it is developing into a three-cornered fight. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054522_triple_threat Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054521_trouble_for_offform_wilmslow Bowdon Vale 233-5, Wilmslow 135ao (Bowdon Vale won by 98 runs) - WILMSLOW continued their dismal run, with a comprehensive defeat to basement club Bowdon Vale. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054521_trouble_for_offform_wilmslow Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054520_styals_catching_is_offkey_against_hmv STYAL won the toss and inserted Heaton Mersey Village with hopes of continuing recent good fielding displays. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054520_styals_catching_is_offkey_against_hmv Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054519_batting_failure A POOR batting performance undermined good work in the field as Wilmslow Wayfarers fell to a heavy defeat to a strong Disley outfit. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054519_batting_failure Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054518_lindow_defeated LINDOW couldn’t find the performance to beat a strong Stretton side, going down in a five-wicket loss. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1054518_lindow_defeated Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053542_edge_are_challengers_ Hyde 272-5, Alderley Edge 276-6 (Alderley Edge won by four wkts) - ALDERLEY Edge have emerged as genuine challengers for the ECB Cheshire Premier League. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053542_edge_are_challengers_ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053541_jekyll_and_hyde_show_for_lindow Lindow 160ao, Chelford 163-9 (Chelford won by one wicket) - LINDOW'S performance at Chelford on Saturday was a series of highs and lows. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053541_jekyll_and_hyde_show_for_lindow Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053540_wayfarers_fail_to_seal_victory WILMSLOW Wayfarers were left frustrated as Frodsham held out for the draw in a game they had dominated from ball one. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053540_wayfarers_fail_to_seal_victory Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053539_wilmslow_well_under_par_at_over_peover Wilmslow 107ao, Over Peover 111-3 (Over Peover won by seven wickets) - HAVING lost the toss and asked to bat, Wilmslow were moving nicely along on a slow pitch. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053539_wilmslow_well_under_par_at_over_peover Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053538_hard_day_for_styal Saughall 184-7, Styal 163-9 (Match drawn) - SAUGHALL'S decision to bat first proved a good one as Styal were made to work hard for their draw. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1053538_hard_day_for_styal Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052513_edge_thriller Neston 221ao, Alderley Edge 221-9 (Match drawn) - ALDERLEY Edge regained top-spot in the ECB Cheshire County Premier League last Saturday following a fantastically exciting level-scores draw, that saw them tie Neston’s total off the last ball of the match. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052513_edge_thriller Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052512_depleted_wayfarers_grind_out_a_victory AN UNDER-strength Wayfarers side grafted their way to another welcome 20-point victory against Alliance newcomers Knutsford on Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052512_depleted_wayfarers_grind_out_a_victory Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052511_lindow_in_charge IN PERFECT batting conditions and amid an avalanche of runs, Lindow beat Old Parkonians by 21 runs on Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052511_lindow_in_charge Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052510_styals_vose_hassles_rivals Styal 210 ao, Haslington 100 ao (Styal won by 110 runs) - STYAL returned from Haslington with a maximum points win, after defeating the hosts by 110 runs. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1052510_styals_vose_hassles_rivals Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051514_record_breakers Alderley Edge 326-8, Nantwich 263-4 (Match drawn) - EDGE lost top spot in the ECB Cheshire Premier League last Saturday as a result of a high-scoring draw at Nantwich. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/cricket/s/1051514_record_breakers Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000