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The Old Ratclifan 2013 | Introductionatclifan Association Sports Events
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current 1st XI players, played out an After the break for a hog roast,
entertaining match for the spectating washed down with an occasional beer,
ORs. The players were divided up the game continued. Although Karl
into two teams, roughly comprising Smith (97), Darryl Abeysundera (96)
the over 25s against the under 25s. and Louis Massarella (92) all scored
The youngsters won the toss, chose 20s, the over 25s were never really in
to have a bat and made excellent the hunt, as Josh Simpson (09) was
progress against a friendly oldies the most economical bowler, bowling
attack. Retiring when they reached his three overs for just eight runs.
30, Freddie Bainbridge (08) and All in all, a fun afternoon was had by
Sam Nightingale were the two most players and spectators alike.
successful youngsters’ batsmen, whilst Louise Marsden (née Bullen) (91)
Lee Buckby’s (97) three wickets made Rik Hughes presents the Rik Hughes Cricket Cup to
him the oldies’ most effective bowler. Tom Foulds (07), the winning captain.
The Patch Gamble Rugby Cup
Sunday 9th September 2013
Old Ratcliffians: 0
Old Tridents: 41
There was a huge feeling of
anticipation amongst Old Ratcliffians
as they prepared to face Old Tridents
(Trent alumni) in their first match
against another school since the
70s. Sadly, it was not meant to
be their day. The Old Tridents,
under the captaincy of Nick Halley,
younger son of Myles Halley (75),
put on a stunning performance and
they completely outflanked the Old The Old Rats Team
Ratcliffians. However, it must be said
that the Old Tridents had hardly a opposition (Old Tridents). The Man
grey hair amongst them, which could of the Match, adjudicated by Martin
not be said for the Old Ratcliffians! Kaye, Ratcliffe’s rugby coach, was
The average age of the Old Ratcliffians awarded to Jack Bigott, the scrum half
was mid-thirties whilst the Old from the Old Tridents, and to James
Tridents were in their mid-twenties. Buckley (97), on the wing for the Old
Mark Snutch (97), who valiantly Ratcliffians. Harry Jackson (13), last
captained the side as fly half, was not year’s captain of Ratcliffe’s 1st Team
too downhearted after the game. He played an important role in the game,
knew that the opposition had youth on as well as having to face up to his Andrew Espinasse (98), Sean Espinasse
their side and warned the Old Tridents big brother, who played for the Old (95) & Gerald Espinasse (03)
not to be too complacent, as they Tridents!
were definitely going to face a tougher, Bearing in mind the advanced age
younger side next year. The match of the Old Ratcliffians team, it was
was played in a sporting spirit on surprising how few injuries were
both sides, helped by referee, Myles sustained. However, sadly, Andrew
Halley, who was very fair, given that Espinasse (98) succumbed to a
two of his sons were playing for the fracture of his right ankle. At the time,
he bravely forced his boot back on,
not realising the seriousness of the
injury. We are told that he is now
making a full recovery! Neil Back presents the award to
James Buckley (97)
The match was very well supported
by parents, friends and family from the Patch Gamble Rugby Cup after the
both sides. Neil Back, England Rugby game.
World Cup legend, whose two children Jackie Bennett
attend Ratcliffe, kindly agreed to lend
Sam Bird (98) reaches for the ball! his support to the event and presented Editor
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The Old Ratclifan 2013 | R
current 1st XI players, played out an After the break for a hog roast,
entertaining match for the spectating washed down with an occasional beer,
ORs. The players were divided up the game continued. Although Karl
into two teams, roughly comprising Smith (97), Darryl Abeysundera (96)
the over 25s against the under 25s. and Louis Massarella (92) all scored
The youngsters won the toss, chose 20s, the over 25s were never really in
to have a bat and made excellent the hunt, as Josh Simpson (09) was
progress against a friendly oldies the most economical bowler, bowling
attack. Retiring when they reached his three overs for just eight runs.
30, Freddie Bainbridge (08) and All in all, a fun afternoon was had by
Sam Nightingale were the two most players and spectators alike.
successful youngsters’ batsmen, whilst Louise Marsden (née Bullen) (91)
Lee Buckby’s (97) three wickets made Rik Hughes presents the Rik Hughes Cricket Cup to
him the oldies’ most effective bowler. Tom Foulds (07), the winning captain.
The Patch Gamble Rugby Cup
Sunday 9th September 2013
Old Ratcliffians: 0
Old Tridents: 41
There was a huge feeling of
anticipation amongst Old Ratcliffians
as they prepared to face Old Tridents
(Trent alumni) in their first match
against another school since the
70s. Sadly, it was not meant to
be their day. The Old Tridents,
under the captaincy of Nick Halley,
younger son of Myles Halley (75),
put on a stunning performance and
they completely outflanked the Old The Old Rats Team
Ratcliffians. However, it must be said
that the Old Tridents had hardly a opposition (Old Tridents). The Man
grey hair amongst them, which could of the Match, adjudicated by Martin
not be said for the Old Ratcliffians! Kaye, Ratcliffe’s rugby coach, was
The average age of the Old Ratcliffians awarded to Jack Bigott, the scrum half
was mid-thirties whilst the Old from the Old Tridents, and to James
Tridents were in their mid-twenties. Buckley (97), on the wing for the Old
Mark Snutch (97), who valiantly Ratcliffians. Harry Jackson (13), last
captained the side as fly half, was not year’s captain of Ratcliffe’s 1st Team
too downhearted after the game. He played an important role in the game,
knew that the opposition had youth on as well as having to face up to his Andrew Espinasse (98), Sean Espinasse
their side and warned the Old Tridents big brother, who played for the Old (95) & Gerald Espinasse (03)
not to be too complacent, as they Tridents!
were definitely going to face a tougher, Bearing in mind the advanced age
younger side next year. The match of the Old Ratcliffians team, it was
was played in a sporting spirit on surprising how few injuries were
both sides, helped by referee, Myles sustained. However, sadly, Andrew
Halley, who was very fair, given that Espinasse (98) succumbed to a
two of his sons were playing for the fracture of his right ankle. At the time,
he bravely forced his boot back on,
not realising the seriousness of the
injury. We are told that he is now
making a full recovery! Neil Back presents the award to
James Buckley (97)
The match was very well supported
by parents, friends and family from the Patch Gamble Rugby Cup after the
both sides. Neil Back, England Rugby game.
World Cup legend, whose two children Jackie Bennett
attend Ratcliffe, kindly agreed to lend
Sam Bird (98) reaches for the ball! his support to the event and presented Editor
29
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