There they were, Knotty Green, 123-9 and gasping. There he was, 1st skipper Kevin Phillips, on 8-35 and gagging for his ninth wicket when the heavens opened and the match was abandoned. The firsts just have to be the unluckiest team in the league this year.

The Hill had a superb allround fielding performance with Stephen Walter, once again leading the way with a great diving catch and some excellent stops. Mike McLoughlin made his first appearance of the season, bowling very well. Humpo had a stumping which was 'One of the fastest I've ever seen.' said the Knotty umpire!

And who was that fielding on the boundary...........? Do you know, it looked just like last year's Player of the Season, Craig 'Krankie' Ottaway, also making his first appearance of the season.

Robin Carr.