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Kald KaffeEpisode 79 - United RoadFor en sjelden gangs skyld så er begge frontfigurene samlet for å spille inn episode, denne gang om en tur de har vært på sammen. Til sin 30-årsdag fikk Mattis av kjæresten sin en banehoppertur sammen med André. En langhelg fylt med Elland Road, cricket, museum, mer cricket og ikke minst ærverdige Old trafford. Guttene lar seg fascinere av takkonstruksjoner, svenske togturer på pub i Huddersfield og mathaller. Mattis så dessuten Wimbledon rykke opp, mens André fikk oppleve pilot som kjørte feil vei på rullebanen.
2025-06-062h 15
The National Counties Cricket ShowThe Premier League Cricket Show - Match Week 3 - "14th Best All-Rounder in the Country this week!" with Eddie Walmsley of Moorlands CCWelcome to episode 87 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we will follow not only the 33 ECB Premier Leagues but also all the NCCA (National Counties, formerly Minor Counties) action.
It's Match Week 3 across now 24 of the 33 x ECB Premier Leagues for Ian Livo & Hugh Newsome to chat with Eddie Walmsley of Moorlands CC in the Huddersfield Premier League to round up the weeks Premier League cricket highlights and stories.
Thanks for listening and i...
2025-05-0759 min
The Premier League Cricket ShowThe Premier League Cricket Show - Match Week 3 - "14th Best All-Rounder in the Country this week!" with Eddie Walmsley of Moorlands CCWelcome to episode 87 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we will follow not only the 33 ECB Premier Leagues but also all the NCCA (National Counties, formerly Minor Counties) action.
It's Match Week 3 across now 24 of the 33 x ECB Premier Leagues for Ian Livo & Hugh Newsome to chat with Eddie Walmsley of Moorlands CC in the Huddersfield Premier League to round up the weeks Premier League cricket highlights and stories.
Thanks for listening and i...
2025-05-0759 min
Still Smiling: A Huddersfield Town PodcastMy Town: Sean Jarvis (Part One)We're delighted to welcome former Huddersfield Town Commercial Director, Sean Jarvis, in the My Town hotseat! The current CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club joins us to talk about his 13-year stint with The Terriers.In part one, we hear about Sean's early days with the club, his favourite manager during his time with Town and his worst moment at Huddersfield Town.For each episode, our guests put together a mixtape based on their answers. If you want to listen to Sean's My Town Mixtape on Spotify, the link is here: https://open...
2025-04-221h 04
Still Smiling: A Huddersfield Town PodcastMy Town: Andy KayeBrady and Tom are uniting the Huddersfield Town podcasts this week, as they are joined by The Town Social's Andy Kaye!In this episode, we chat to Andy about the highs and lows following The Terriers. From forming an almighty bond with his son on their 'dad and lad football trips' to the crushing blow of Town's relegation while he was playing cricket. There's plenty to get your teeth stuck into as we recount Andy's My Town experience!For each episode, our guests put together a mixtape based on their answers. If you...
2025-01-071h 49
The World of Lord RussellFootball, Rugby and Cricket: A True CEO Story with Sean JarvisSend us a textThe World of Lord Russell PodCast Talk Show proudly presents Sean Jarvis, the current CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket ClubA commercial and community specialist within sport, Sean Jarvis has 25 years of experience at an executive level within professional sport clubs, including in the Premier League with Huddersfield Town, the English Football EPL with Oldham Athletic, and the launch of the Super League.Sean Jarvis has delivered excellent results at the Terriers, a period which saw the club rise from League One to the top tier of English #football.
2024-10-291h 22
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 73 - Sykes Cup Preview (Skelmanthorpe)In our latest episode, we bring you a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Sykes Cup final! We're excited to welcome special guests from one of the finalists, Skelmanthorpe. Joining us are George Sommerville, the team's wicketkeeper, and Allan Greenwood, the captain, to discuss their chances in the showpiece final this Sunday.
George also shares exciting news about his new venture, Sixers, which includes a brand new indoor net facility aimed at growing his coaching company. He even takes on our career quiz in one minute feature!
Additionally, we cover...
2024-08-051h 19
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 72 - Dom Finn (Broad Oak)We’re back for another Huddersfield Cricket League takedown and another brilliant guest was in tow. Dom Finn joined us from Broad Oak CC. One of the Premiership’s most consistent performers with the bat, although in a dry, self-effacing style he admitted he’s looking forward to the season starting, from his personal perspective!
Dom took us on his career retrospective, starting at Lightcliffe and forged in an Elland team, studded with quality. A short hiatus later, he spent the last decade at Broad Oak, being a losing T20 and Sykes Cup finalist before...
2024-06-301h 34
The Rugby League Hot RecapEngland saunter past France, Challenge Cup tweaked and New South Wales play Queensland off the park in State of OriginLocky Campbell and Eliot McGuire catch you up on a busy week of rugby league news and action.First up, the duo recap England's friendly against France in Toulouse on Saturday (1.42) and talk through the future of midseason internationals (8.50).Next, the boys talk through the Challenge Cup revamp to make earlier rounds of the competition more interesting with Super League sides starting their season away in the Round 3 ties (16.00). In signing news, there's a discussion around Catalans signing Nick Cotric and Wakefield picking up Olly Russell from Huddersfield for 2025 (20.32).
2024-06-3046 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 71 - Matty Butters (Marsden) plus the Prediction GameIn this week's episode, we were back with a bang as we welcomed our co-host Jacob Mulhall from his Aussie adventures!
We also had a special treat lined up as we sat down with one of the best wicket keepers to grace the Huddersfield Cricket league, Matty Butters from Marsden Cricket Club. Matty shared insights from his remarkable 20-year journey at local cricket’s outpost at Marsden along with the handful of years he spent at Broad Oak. Even his solo season over at Elland was covered with some great stories from his experiences. Matty was also pu...
2024-05-101h 24
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 70 - Champagne Moment: Barkisland 2008 / 2015 Sykes Cup WinsAs the Sykes Cup first-round matches approach this Sunday, we're excited to bring you a special look back at two iconic finals that shaped Barkisland's local cricketing legacy.
Joining us on this episode are Darren Robinson and Matt Steers, key players in two of Barkisland's historic victories. In an engaging discussion, they reminisce about the thrilling matches that put Barkisland on the Huddersfield Cricket League map.
In 2008, Barkisland clinched their inaugural Sykes Cup win, defeating Delph in a hard-fought affair. Then, in 2015, they upset the odds by toppling a...
2024-05-0343 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 69 - Ron Tindall Career OverviewEsteemed umpire and former bowler, Ron Tindall joined us on the show to discuss his career at length. Despite being in his eighties, Ron's cricketing career is nothing short of compelling, spanning from his fierce bowling days to his stoic umpiring presence.
Tune in as Ron shares what it was like to play alongside Yorkshire and England player Edric Leadbeater and other cricketing [and history] icons. Plus, hear how Ron transitioned from player to umpire, and enjoy some fun insights into his favourite batsman and grounds!
We also had...
2024-04-261h 11
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode: 68 - Premiership Preview at MoorlandsA brand new episode coming in time for the supposed start of the season, which has been put back at least a week (at least!).
In this show, We caught up with the Premiership title-winning Moorlands boys, eight months after their memorable triumph. Andy Fortis, Mikey Rounding, and captain Eddie Walmsley shared insights on their preparations for the upcoming season. Plus, we got Andrew's perspective, Moorlands' award-winning groundsman, on the frustrating weather conditions and a sneak peek at how teams are shaping up for the campaign.
We also touched...
2024-04-171h 00
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 67 - Paul Cummins (YCB & Skelmanthorpe CC)In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Paul Cummins from the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) and who also plays 1XI cricket for Skelmanthorpe CC, who provided invaluable insights into the crucial role played by the YCB within local cricketing communities. Paul elaborated on the various initiatives and support mechanisms implemented by the YCB to nurture and enhance cricket at the grassroots level, emphasising the importance of fostering inclusivity and accessibility within the sport.
One of the key topics of discussion centred around the Huddersfield League's application for ECB Premier League status, a significant milestone...
2024-02-181h 01
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 66 - Champagne Moment: Golcar CCIn this episode of our official podcast, we unveil a brand new segment: 'Champagne Moments.' This exciting addition takes us on a nostalgic journey through the annals of local cricket history, shining a spotlight on memorable matches and campaigns that have left an indelible mark on our beloved clubs.
For our inaugural feature episode, we're delving deep into the archives to revisit a momentous occasion for Golcar Cricket Club – the 2009 Sykes Cup Final. It was a clash to remember as Golcar faced off against heavyweights Elland.
Led by charismatic skipper Ash Pamment, who shares hi...
2024-02-1143 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 65 - Wayne Swift of Swift TeamwearIn the latest Castle Hill Cricket Chat episode, we hosted former Primrose Hill, Shepley, and Hall Bower player, Wayne Swift. With his compelling experience in Huddersfield cricket, Wayne takes us on a reflective journey through his career, recounting the people and seasons that shaped his time on the field.
Wayne shares the pivotal moment of settling at Armitage Bridge, a club close to his heart, and the satisfaction of witnessing his son's cricketing prowess unfold. Beyond the cricket field, Wayne transitions into the business realm, discussing the inception of Swift Teamwear, his venture supplying top-notch team kits.
2024-02-0220 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 64 - New Rules For New SeasonIt’s been a while but we felt it was time for a dive into the heart of Huddersfield Cricket as the new season beckons! In this episode, we're shedding light on the latest tweaks and turns in the league's rules and processes.
As we gear up for the upcoming cricket season, this episode brings you a comprehensive overview of the noteworthy changes in rules and procedures within the Huddersfield Cricket League. Delving into the intricacies, we invited Mark Binns, the Admin Secretary of the Huddersfield League, as our guest to go over some under-the-bonnet stuff.
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2024-01-2824 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 63 - The CHCC Alternative AwardsThe podcast guys discussed their ‘alternative’ awards and the highs, lows and funnies of the season. Contains a heavily used bleep machine and an increasingly deteriorating set of podcast regulars and a guest that frankly, wondered what he’d let himself in for!
Up for discussion were some straightforward choices such as all-rounder of the season and young player of the year. However, they had their take on more abstract categories too.
We discussed the best veteran, tail-end-performance and champagne moment of the year. We got to discuss which umpires we thought cut the mustard and wh...
2023-10-271h 03
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 62 - To ‘Ell and Back. Talking Elland CC w/ Ben SpeakA little capsule show where we followed up on our discussion in Episode 61 about the crisis enveloping Elland Cricket Club. Jamie invited Ben Speak onto the podcast to try and iron out some of the speculation regarding the league’s most successful club.
A huge turnover of players in recent years has left what was always one of the league’s flagship clubs in a state of flux. The last three matches of 2023 they were forced to concede which accelerated their third relegation in only eight years to leave their first team in the fourth tier.
Be...
2023-10-0621 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 61 - Jacob & Paul from Rastrick CC + Latest News StuffThe dust has settled on another season, a great time to digest what we played in, saw and experienced in 2023. This month, it was Rastrick’s turn to guest on Huddersfield Cricket’s only discussion podcast, and what an enlightening discussion it was too.
Jacob Waterson, first team captain of Rastrick has personally had another excellent season where his team missed out on promotion, but were just about in the running behind Golcar and Delph in the Jedi Championship. He was joined by Rastrick Chairman Paul Shaw who gave us an insight into the club...
2023-09-291h 14
The Last WicketDifferent Class: The Untold Story of English CricketHistorian Duncan Stone chats with host Mayank about this recent book - Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket. This book was shortlisted for the Cricket Writers Club 'Book of the Year' 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 'Cricket Book of the Year' 2023.“A modern-day John Arlott: uncomfortable but indispensable reading for those who love cricket but may so far have avoided Duncan Stone’s vital home truths about the game.” - Peter Hain, former chairman of the Stop the Seventy Tour campaign and Labour Peer"In this fascinating journey through history, Duncan Stone...
2023-09-1153 min
Null and VoidUS Open Tennis, F1 Record, Cricket T20, Lights Out at Leigh and World Stone Skimming Championships.In Episode 117 we are joined by two professional tennis coaches, Justin Cook and his daughter Libby , as they share their thoughts on some of the standout performances from week one at the US Open and their predictions for the finals this weekend. Libby also gives some insights into what the atmosphere is like at the event, and how it differs from some of the other majors around the globe.
Whilst it was business as usual for Max Verstappen as he won the Formula 1 Italian Grand prix at Monza, this win was special as it gave him a...
2023-09-0753 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 60 - Ian & Jim from Holmbridge + Latest News StuffOur monthly chinwag in podcast form had a bumper feel this month as we descended on the bijou and perfectly formed Holmbridge Cricket Club. We were looking forward to interviewing one of local cricket’s best characters in Ian Whiteley. And, since he moved to Holmbridge after three decades at Holmfirth, we thought nothing better than to check in with him, and club chairman Jim Woodhead to get the skinny at Holmbridge.
Recent seasons on the pitch have been a challenge, but there aren’t many clubs lower down the pyramid who are better equipped for success than...
2023-08-201h 00
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 59 - Sykes Cup Final 2023 The Big PreviewIt’s the eve of the flagship final. The 103rd Sykes Cup reaches its climax on Sunday. We invited two guests, one from each finalist to come on and share their thoughts ahead of the big day.
Siraj Sajid, one of Moorlands longest serving players joined us to talk about his team’s chances of collecting the trophy for the third year in a row. Their domination this season sees them go into the tie against Broad Oak as warm favourites. However Oak’s Dom Finn, in his ninth season with the club reflected on wha...
2023-08-1135 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 58 - Ritchie Howarth (Honley) Career OverviewOur official League Podcast, Castle Hill Cricket Chat, Has a special career overview episode. Ritchie Howarth, formerly of Holmfirth, Scholes, Holmbridge and Thongsbridge, but had his greatest successes at Honley, joined us on the podcast. Ritchie has not been shy with his long battle with mental illness where he felt as low as he could possibly be. Since recovery - which is still ongoing - he decided to start Holmfirth Mans Club, an opportunity to help other local men who have been taken over by depression.
From a modest and sometimes cameo-style cricket career...
2023-08-0448 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 57 - Dave & Matty Weston Plus Monthly RoundupThe July CHCC Pod is here with a then and now feel to the show. We have Dave Weston joining the usual cricketing bandits. Dave is an avid listener and was a top cricketer back in the 80’s to 00’s with two clubs close to his heart; Scholes and Barkisland.
Dave is also joined by his son Matty who to paraphrase Dave is “A much better batter than me!”. Matty is having another superb season with his boyhood club and it was good to get both Weston’s opinions on the state of cricket today....
2023-07-281h 08
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 56 - Ashes ‘23 Special with Matt Schubert, Kye Zanardi & Zac HurleyEnjoying the oldest and greatest Test Series in the world? Well, settle in at lunch and tea to listen to our special Ashes Edition of Castle Hill Cricket Chat.
We roped in three Australians thoroughly pumped to be playing on our shores this summer. Holmfirth’s Kye Zanardi, Zac Hurley (Golcar) and Matt Schubert who is Almondbury Wesleyans’ overseas man and all are in debut seasons in the UK.
We caught up with the three Antipodeans on how they’ve found life here, and some of their highlights. Jacob Mulhall ran them through their Ashes knowle...
2023-06-161h 12
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 55 - League Update: Overseas Players & HCL ECB League ProgressJust a quickie in this episode as we hooked in League Administration Office Mark Binns to provide an update on how the approach towards overseas cricketers will be next season.
As the Huddersfield Cricket League evolves into becoming an ECB Premier League, of course certain caveats and changes will follow with regards to overseas cricketers.
Yes, being an ECB League Club with Clubmark status means we will see a return to top class test-level professional cricketers. But is it the end for clubs wanting to bring in one, two or even three extra cricketers on...
2023-06-1624 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 54 - Ryan Robinson (Skelmanthorpe) Career OverviewIt’s time for a detailed career deep dive. An episode where we look closely into the career of one of our league’s standout players of the past and present.
With Ryan Robinson, not many have such a decorated career to reflect on. Ryan has played for the league’s top clubs and won just about everything there was to win. From modest roots at Emley, Ryan talked about his early days, trying to break into county cricket first with Yorkshire and then with Durham. But it’s his league career we’re particularly keen to talk about...
2023-06-0947 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 53 - Brimful of Asha on the 49 (or 99)!The latest episode of Castle Hill Cricket Chat summarised what’s happened in the Huddersfield Cricket League since we last met two weeks ago (a lot!). The brand new T20 format launched properly to great success so we gave our thoughts on what we saw. Plus the Sykes Cup R2 and Quarter Final was reviewed and previewed.
We also found time to look at the increasing phenomenon of being out on either 49 or 99, had a look at on-this-day in 2019 and discovered what the rainiest Test Match ground in the world was (It’s not Old Trafford!). Plus, we g...
2023-06-0236 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 52 - Craig Horner (Lascelles Hall & Golcar) Career OverviewA special Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast episode this week as we welcome Craig Horner, AKA Jack Horner, onto the show to talk about his 30 year career.
Craig made his debut in English cricket back in 1993 for Lascelles Hall where he won the league in his first ever season, and the only time he became a Byrom Shield winner.
He went on to have three spells at Hall, and played at Skelmanthorpe and Scholes before settling at Golcar - his second stint - since 2008. ‘Jack’ is known throughout the league for playing his cricket hard on t...
2023-05-2643 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 51 - Bad Balls, Bad Balls. You're My Bad Balls!Castle Hill Cricket Chat is a regular podcast where us chaps shoot the breeze about Huddersfield Cricket League. We’ve got bigger by precisely 25% after Jacob Mulhall joins us as a regular fourth co-host and was precisely the cricketing badger we were seeking to snare for so long!
This week, we discussed the growing problem of player behaviour that has made the HCL chairman compelled to write an open letter to all players. You can read that here: Open Letter To Players
We also digested the incredible splitting-after-four-overs ball phenomenon that has blighted the opening we...
2023-05-1932 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 50 - Tom Fretwell (Mirfield Parish Cav CC) 2023 Season PreviewThe final Captain’s special preview comes from newly promoted Mirfield Parish Cavaliers’ skipper Tom Fretwell as he looks forward to Saturday’s opener and the season ahead.
Proud Parish lad Tom is Mirfield born and bred and has experiences all the highs, lows and everything in between at his club. Tom's a frontline bowler for Mirfield Parish and the experienced seamer claimed nearly 200 wickets since they joined the Huddersfield League - and plenty more from before then too.
Last season was one to remember for the men from their self-titled 'Pig Pen'. An unbeaten campai...
2023-04-2112 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 49 - The Big Preview w/ Jacob Mulhall (Golcar CC)It was a false start as far as cricket may be concerned but it didn’t stop the regular Castle Hill Podcast men from dissecting the latest news in their pre-season special.
Recorded entirely on location for the first time (Thank you Golcar Cricket Club. Apologies for the background noise!) Steve, Andrew and Jamie welcomed previous guest and all-round good egg Jacob Mulhall in the location of his new club. Familiar surroundings since he had played for Golcar back in 2018.
Jacob, freshly arrived back from his second winter stint in New South Wales, updated us on...
2023-04-151h 07
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 48 - Chris Holliday (Hoylandswaine CC) 2023 Season PreviewWe're nearly at the close of our roundup of club captains all from each club in the Premiership. The penultimate episode features Chris Holliday (Hoylandswaine).
The Barnsley-based club have been the team to catch in most ways and since they joined the league - which doesn't seem that long ago back in 2009 - they've been making tidal waves and ruffling feathers amongst the staple clubs around the Huddersfield League.
Chris Holliday; Hoylandswaine new captain is about to enjoy his seventh full season at the club and has been a central part in turning Swaine from...
2023-04-1419 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 47 - Allan Greenwood (Skelmanthorpe CC) 2023 Season PreviewWith the opening day within reach now, the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast talked to the tenth skipper in this mini-series; Allan Greenwood from Skelmanthorpe.
As always, distilling the thoughts of all those main men at each Premiership club - the cricketing brains you might say - has been varied and interesting and this was no exception. Allan Greenwood, a T20 Shield winner with his side in 2021 and led Skelmanthorpe to Premiership safety with a tenth place finish last term. Along the way they had some memorable wins and some standout performances, however he needs to get...
2023-04-1316 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 46 - Danny Glover (Shepley CC) 2023 Season PreviewAnother Castle Hill Cricket Chat Captain's Special - a daily episode where we bring on a top flight skipper and get a closer look at their side with the season just days away. There isn't anyone who knows Shepley cricket club more acutely than Danny Glover - a player who's been at the club for most of his entire life.
My Podcast co-contributor Steve Whitwam calls him ‘Mr. Shepley’. The affinity runs deep at the club, with his brother Craig usually bowling from the opposite end in tandem. Danny's been a huge part on and off the pitc...
2023-04-1217 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 45 - Alex Kemp (Thongsbridge CC) 2023 Season PreviewEach day this week Castle Hill Cricket Chat interviewed each Premiership captain on how they were feeling heading into the start of the season which is only days away. Thongsbridge skipper Alex Kemp is the guest who's turn it is in the spotlight.
Alex has been a keystone at the club for some time now. He was part of their side that gained promotion in 2016 and has led them well, finishing in the top four last season and enjoying top half finishes in nearly all the others. Make no mistake, they're one of the lights that shine...
2023-04-1118 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 44 - Eddie Walmsley (Moorlands CC) 2023 Season PreviewThe league’s official podcast; Castle Hill Cricket Chat, is on day six of their chats with each Premiership skipper on the eve of the season. Eddie Walmsley (Moorlands) is today’s guest.
Eddie has led Moorlands to glory in the Sykes Cup for the last two seasons, as well as a 2021 T20 triumph. Aside from an uncomfortable at times league campaign last year, they pushed champions Hoylandswaine most of the way in 2021.
Moorlands have had a busy winter. Club legends have moved on to pastures new and with a good contact base along with a bi...
2023-04-1016 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 43 - Bryn Jenkins (Almondbury Wes CC) 2023 Season PreviewThe Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast relentlessly picks out another episode with another skipper, eager to get the season started. Bryn Jenkins from Almondbury Wesleyan.
Bryn helped steer his team to the holy grail of Premiership safety last season. He's looking to follow up that achievement and put behind his club's modest status by asserting themselves as a top flight heavyweight.
Bryn will tell us about what led him to become skipper at his club and who laid the foundations for him to succeed. He reflects on that tense season last time round and what...
2023-04-0917 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 42 - Benji Birkhead (Scholes CC) 2023 Season PreviewThe Castle Hill Cricket Chat, the league’s official podcast, puts a Premiership captain in the spotlight each day this week. In this episode Benji Birkhead; Scholes’ captain reflects on last season and looks ahead to the new campaign.
This is the fifth installment of our daily catch ups and Benji, a fantastic player for his club, has taken up the captaincy at Chapelgate and is itching to stamp his mark on a side that finished third in the top division last season.
Benji reflects on the last year or two at the club and divu...
2023-04-0814 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 41 - Captain's Meeting Debrief w/ David Ward (ECB), Mark Binns & Ron Tindall (HCL)Following the captain and secretary’s pre-season meeting on 6th April, Castle Hill Cricket Chat sat down with three of the main individuals who headed up the meeting, to give a debrief about what it was all about.
David Ward from the ECB who helps run the Who’s The Umpire software that will be in use for the first season explained his role and how the software will be used. Mark Binns, the Assistant Secretary to the League was on hand to give us an overview as we head into a new season full of changes and...
2023-04-0715 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 40 - Danny Howard (Honley CC) 2023 Season PreviewAhead of the new season, the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast has interviewed a bunch of Premiership skippers with this episode centring on experienced Honley man Danny Howard.
Danny, who’s been at Honley for over twenty years since cutting his teeth at Thongsbridge, has enjoyed a stellar club career being part of a title-winning Honley side in the 00’s along with several cups and trophies. However, since taking the captaincy role, he’s been solely focused on ensuring the next generation can benefit from his wisdom and establishing Honley as genuine title contenders.
The Honley...
2023-04-0613 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 39 - Jake Finch (Barkisland CC) 2023 Season PreviewWith the new season fast approaching, the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast took a Premiership captain aside each day. This episode it was Jake Finch from Barkisland who gave us his observations for the new campaign.
One of several brothers who are involved at Barkisland, it's Jake’s first season as captain after performing as vice captain for some time. He’s learnt his trade from two influential figures at the club; Ben Heritage who was captain since 2020 and Darren Robinson before that.
Jake gave us an insight into their new overseas signing and explained how...
2023-04-0513 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 38 - Jonny Butterfield (Kirkburton CC) 2023 Season Preview -In anticipation to the 2023 season the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast elected to interview a swath of pumped up Premiership skippers relishing the season ahead. This episode features Kirkburton’s captain Jonathan Butterfield.
Jonny has been heading up first team operations at Riley Lane for three seasons, if you include the Covid-affected T30 year. In that time he’s helped mould Kirkburton from relegation-threatened candidates to a tough nut to crack.
The former Clayton West and Honley man gave us an insight into how his team has been performing for him and where he sees impr...
2023-04-0412 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 37 - Fletcher Coutts (Broad Oak CC) 2023 Season PreviewIn anticipation to the 2023 season the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast elected to interview a swath of pumped up Premiership skippers relishing the season ahead. This episode welcomes new Broad Oak captain Fletcher Coutts.
Fletcher, who made a huge impact with the Linthwaite-based club during his first season last year, takes on the main role for this campaign. He reflected on how his first season went at the club, gave us an overview of their incomings and outgoings player-wise and looked ahead to their opening match with Barkisland; a team they did the double over last time...
2023-04-0312 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 36 - Paul Winrow (Almondbury Wes CC) & Transfer LatestWe invited another intriguing guest, held in high esteem for his exploits in league cricket with the bat where he has made over 22,000 career runs.
In this show, Paul Winrow goes through his outstanding career with spells in the Bradford League, Central Lancashire League and the now defunct Pennine League but it was with Huddersfield Cricket League clubs Barkisland, Elland and Shelley where he played the most.
Paul talks about being a late developer around his ‘home’ club Barkisland, before cutting his teeth in tough dressing rooms at Cleckheaton and East Brierley. Continue to listen as he...
2023-03-101h 06
Paul Stansby PodcastTyreece Simpson Professional footballer tells his story Professional footballer Tyreece Simpson tells his incredible story of being Adopted and taken in as a baby by a white family and the battle they had to make this Adoption happen wile fighting in court to keep him but the Authorities wanting him to be taken in by a black family.
Tyreece’s new family supported him through his young life and pushed him to Excel in all Aspects his talent for all sporting activities cricket, rugby and football with his family behind him the love and support raised him to become a professional footballer and signed with Ipswich Town als...
2023-02-2649 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 35 - Dale Winterbottom (Kirkburton CC) & Rule Changes for 2023This New Years episode we invited one of the hardest-to-pin-down men in the parish, but it was definitely worth the wait. If anyone has ever shared a field with this man, then you will know that field is usually well lit and as colourful as he is. So, inbetween mini breaks to Benidorm and the busy world of construction around Kirklees Dale Winterbottom was kind enough to donate his time and give us an insight into his background. Well worth a listen.
We also chewed the cud over the rule changes that have been embedded in for...
2023-01-051h 24
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 34 - The Full 2022 End Of Season SummaryCastle Hill Cricket Chat, the podcast all about the Huddersfield Cricket League returned after a break where the three regulars; Jamie, Andrew and Steve lamented the ramifications of the relegation battle in which two of the contributors teams were ones to suffer.
The chaps reflected on a season of highs and lows, which teams were the surprise packages and which had campaigns to remember (or forget!). They also shone a light on some of the individual award winners and their performances of the year.
Finally, we got to find out was victorious in the most...
2022-10-2456 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 33 - Mike Mannifield (Denby CC) & 'All finals' August ReviewAs we’re coming up to the thin end of the wedge where cricket’s concerned. All the major flagship finals have been and gone and what memorable ones they were too. We had a look at who were celebrating silverware already and cast a close eye on the state of play in the leagues.
We also threw our spotlight onto Denby who, next season will be their tenth in the Huddersfield Cricket Club and have been not so much making strides as leaps of progress on and off the pitch. Mike Mannifield is cricket chairman there and...
2022-08-261h 15
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 32 - Darren Hinchliffe (Armitage Bridge CC) & Mid-Season ReviewWe’ve just passed the halfway point of the season and, as predicted, it has been as competitive as it has ever been. The Premiership is one huge mixed salad with just about all clubs apart from the top three fighting to stay out of the relegation zone.
There was big news announced by the league as they bid to become the 30th ECB Premier League so what does that entail for the clubs? The chaps here discuss the effects and advantages that may bring, to take Huddersfield Cricket to the next level.
Our guest th...
2022-07-0856 min
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Heart-Pounding.First of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket by Harry PearsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544738to listen full audiobooks.
Title: First of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket
Author: Harry Pearson
Narrator: Simon Slater
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 41 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
The remarkable story of three Yorkshire cricketers from the Golden Age - George Hirst, Wilfred Rhodes and Schofield Haigh - who transformed their county's fortunes, inspired a generation of cricketers and left a unique legacy on the game. Between them, Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh scored over 77,000 runs and took almost 9000 wickets in...
2022-07-079h 41Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsFirst of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket by Harry PearsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544738to listen full audiobooks.
Title: First of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket
Author: Harry Pearson
Narrator: Simon Slater
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 41 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Sports
Publisher's Summary:
The remarkable story of three Yorkshire cricketers from the Golden Age - George Hirst, Wilfred Rhodes and Schofield Haigh - who transformed their county's fortunes, inspired a generation of cricketers and left a unique legacy on the game. Between them, Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh scored over 77,000 runs and took almost 9000 wickets in...
2022-07-079h 41
Listen to Latest Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, SportsFirst of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket by Harry PearsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544738 to listen full audiobooks. Title: First of the Summer Wine: George Hirst, Schofield Haigh, Wilfred Rhodes and the Gentle Heart of Yorkshire Cricket Author: Harry Pearson Narrator: Simon Slater Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 41 minutes Release date: July 7, 2022 Genres: Sports Publisher's Summary: The remarkable story of three Yorkshire cricketers from the Golden Age - George Hirst, Wilfred Rhodes and Schofield Haigh - who transformed their county's fortunes, inspired a generation of cricketers and left a unique legacy on the game. Between them, Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh scored over 77,000 runs and took almost 9000 wickets...
2022-07-0703 min
The Sporting News 7 UK EditionThe Government demands Champions League final investigation, Forest are back in the big time and Perez is the pride of Monaco.The Sporting News 7 UK brings you the 7 biggest sports stories in 7 minutes at 7am. Building on the award-winning journalism of The Sporting News, you’ll get all you need to know in one handy bitesize podcast. From football and cricket, to rugby and Formula One, the best of fight sports and all the US action in the NFL, NBA and MLB, you won’t miss a thing. Hosted by Adam Collins, The Sporting News 7 UK is a unique take on the day’s big sports events - available to listen to wherever and whenever...
2022-05-3007 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 31 - Robert Moore (Honley CC) & Matchday 3 ReviewAfter the third week since the start of the season, the Premiership couldn’t be any more competitive with everyone just about beating everyone. It’s a vivid watch and with plenty of weeks left, there’s going to be a lot of brilliant, agonising and surreal moments to come.
We had the pleasure of welcoming on to the Podcast one of the most, if not THE most successful captains in Huddersfield Cricket League history. Rob Moore from Honley was at the helm of a team that dominated the league and in 15 short years virtually doubled the trophy...
2022-05-031h 22
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 30 - Jacob Waterson (Rastrick CC) & Matchday 2 ReviewIn week two of the 2022 season, we have had yet more incredible cricketing achievements and who we’re zoning in on this time is Rastrick’s Jacob Waterson, a batsman-wicketkeeper that somehow flayed a huge double century, yet his team ended up empty handed!
Jacob was a great sport and filled us in on the events at Round Hill, the curious little ground right by the M62 that must get more views a day than a Kardashian Instagram account! Jacob’s played on-off for Rastrick for since he was but a lad so it was good to hear hi...
2022-04-281h 18
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 29 - Record-Breaking Abdullah of Linthwaite CC & Matchday 1 Review.This week on Castle Hill Cricket Chat, the boys reflect on an opening day that was not short of its usual drama and pulsating matches. In fact, it was a day that records were broken as Linthwaite’s Abdullah Manzoor broke the bowling record for a match. In his first match. Having not played for three months. What a performance!
Abdullah was kind enough to come on the podcast to share his experiences and he was joined by Raheel Akhtar; his skipper at Linthwaite who kept us up to date with how they’ve stabilised and started to re...
2022-04-221h 09
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 28 - 2022 Season Preview: Josh Brook (Scholes)With the new season on our respective doorsteps, Jamie and Andrew (sans Steve) waded through the list of new season signings in and around the clubs of our league.
Josh Brook, Scholes’ 1XI captain and the second time he’s been skippering the team, was on hand to give his take on the new arrivals at Chapelgate, not to mention the new faces around the Premiership. Josh talked in depth about what it meant to be captain at the club he’s been all his life and how the club is faring after a host of changes on and...
2022-04-121h 13
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 27 - The Umpiring Crisis w/ Nigel BrookAfter an extended break, the Podcast trio of Jamie, Andrew and Steve returned with aplomb with episode 27 and got straight into one of the biggest pressures facing the Huddersfield Cricket League (and indeed, all club cricket leagues!); the dwindling numbers of umpires.
After addressing any new developments in the game since they last spoke, back in November, the trio got stuck into one of the biggest concerns at the current time. Nigel Brook, a well-known standing umpire also joined the guys to chat about his path to becoming the man in the middle and why the crisis...
2022-03-101h 30
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 26 - Awards Special: Tim OrrellEpisode 26 takes a look at one of the performances of the season which won the Johnny Hunter Award. Tim Orrell from Mirfield Parish Cavaliers pulled out all the stops from a losing position in a crunch match at home to Delph & Dobcross last June.
Tim talks us through how that performance came about and looks back on his illustrious club career as captain at Woodlands to the 12 year stay which brought his playing time to a close at Mirfield Parish.
We’re sorry, there were a few gremlins in this recording but we’ve tried to ed...
2021-12-0314 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 25 - Awards Special: Russell EvansIn Episode 25, Hall Bower lynchpin Russell Evans, the second recipient of a Lady Sykes Candlestick chats to us about his devotion to Bower. His career began in the late-80’s and last season was his final campaign, nicely bookended by the prestigious award.
A wicketkeeper for many years, Russ goes through the highs and lows of his time as captain of the club and in later years, just one who has made things tick around Hall Bower.
2021-12-0219 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 24 - Awards Special: James CrosslandEpisode 24 brings us one of the recipients of the Lady Sykes Candlesticks, Skelmanthorpe’s James Crossland. ‘Crossy’ has now brought his twenty year career to a close but has a wealth of memories to look back on. A time where he bowled at some of the best cricketers we’ve ever seen in the Huddersfield League.
James reflects on his time at the only club he’s played for, where he cut his teeth and just as importantly, the nightclub used as the base for the network of club cricketers to meet and socialise after a hard days play...
2021-12-0125 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 23 - Awards Special: Ben BalmforthIn Episode 23, the youngest award winner Ben Balmforth talks with us about how he felt winning the Reg Haigh Most Promising Young Cricketer Award. The young Thongsbridge quick bowler has enjoyed a stellar beginning to his career at Premiership level, helping his team become one of the most dangerous sides in the top division.
Ben talks about how his game has evolved since being ‘a little midget up at Cartworth Moor’ as he self-describes. He gives us an insight into the people who have helped him become one of the brightest young talents in the league.
2021-11-3016 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 22 - Awards Special: Steve WhitwamThis week we’re releasing a torrent of capsule episodes of our official Podcast; Castle Hill Cricket Chat. Five episodes, one per day, centred around the key award winners.
In Episode 22, our regular teammate and record-breaking player Steve Whitwam discusses his tenth Jack Gledhill Memorial Trophy for best all-rounder of the season. Steve continues to go from strength to strength at 40 years of age at his club Golcar. He was particularly deadly with the ball too this season, just missing out on the top Premiership bowling award by a fraction.
‘Cobber’ reflects on his season, and hi...
2021-11-2911 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 21 - The Azeem Rafiq Case & The Effect At Grass RootsJust a quick one this week, and solo too. The events at Yorkshire County Cricket League this week have been shocking to say the least and we do extend our support to Asim Rafiq. The strains, pressures and spotlight that he has come under during his time with the county and in the following weeks can not have been an easy place to be. Obviously the full picture is yet to come out but hopefully, it will result in measures to make it a better place to work, play and be involved in for the future.
So...
2021-11-0509 minCastle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 20 - The Leadership Election. Chris Ridler & Mark Binns Pitch Both CampaignsEpisode 20 of Castle Hill Cricket Chat comes in a different flavour. To many listeners to the podcast, it may be surprising to learn that there is a leadership election about to take place in the coming days; only the second time it has happened in over thirty years.
Chris Ridler; a nomination from Holmfirth Cricket Club that has been put forward to contest the Chairman’s position. Currently Trevor Atkinson is in the position and has been in situ for precisely ten years since the stepping down of the late Roger France in 2011.
Leadership elections ar...
2021-11-021h 49
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 19 - The 2021 Season Wrap-up & The CHCC Podcast AwardsThe cricket season may have finished but that’s no reason to pack up and hibernate for the winter. There was lots to unpack as another thrilling season drew to a close and the Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast did precisely that as Jamie, Andrew and Steve reflected on the highs and lows of the season.
Several players, moments and matches engaged and entertained over the past 12 months; the first proper post-pandemic season. The world had changed, and so had cricket to a certain extent and there were plenty of talking points. In this week's show, we’ve k...
2021-10-021h 28
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 18 - Guest: Max Morley (Hoylandswaine) & Sykes Cup Final ReviewThis week was one of the most dramatic climaxes to a final seen in recent years. Hoylandswaine, undoubtedly searing hot favourites to retain the trophy were usurped by Moorlands, the closest pretenders to their throne. Our guest on this episode is actually a player who was on the losing side on that electrifying flagship occasion. Max Morley, currently enjoying his best season ever at club level having taken over 50 wickets in 2021.
The 28 year old left arm spinner has a County cricket background after he came to the attention of Durham when at youth level. However he came...
2021-08-181h 22
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 17 - Guest: Kristian Whittaker (Skelmanthorpe). Match Roundups & Paddock Shield Final PreviewKristian Whittaker, our guest for episode 17, is a Skelmanthorpe lad and has spent around twenty years on and off with the club he holds dear. He’s immensely proud to have an incredibly successful sister - Jodie - that many will have seen on screen. But whilst his thespian sibling rides around in a blue police box in front of millions, Kristian is most happy being a key component of ‘Shat Bangers’; Skelmanthorpe’s colourful second team who have reached this season’s main cup competition; the Paddock Shield. We’ll preview that and also discuss Kristian’s career up to date.
2021-08-111h 17
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 16 - Guest: Ash Pamment (Scholes) & Sykes Cup Final PreviewIn episode 16, it’s one of the most exciting weeks in the calendar with the Sykes Cup Final; the showpiece occasion and main event as far as cricket is concerned. The Sykes Cup - the first team main knockout competition - is 102 years old and has provided copious amounts of thrills, spills and bellyaches.
Our guest on this episode is someone who knows this competition well. Ash Pamment has devoted his sporting career to Huddersfield Cricket and has been part of three successful sides. He’s had the unique experience of being on the winning team for thre...
2021-08-051h 44
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 15 - Guest: Roscoe Tahttil (Kirkburton) & Weekend RoundupWelcome to Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A weekly delve into the ins, outs and shake-it-all-abouts of Huddersfield cricket.
We had a slight change to our batting lineup after seasoned all-rounder and voice of wisdom Steve Whitwam departed off to sunny Scarborough. So, Steve’s own delegated stand-in is Jacob Mulhall who is every bit the consummate professional as Cobber, and of course my other co-contributor Andrew!
This week, it’s a shade of the exotic as we welcome onto the show one of the outstanding tour de forces of the last few years. Roscoe Tahttil is fr...
2021-07-221h 10
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 14 - Guests: Andrew Fortis (Moorlands), Allan Greenwood (Skelmanthorpe). Match Roundups & Sykes Cup SF PreviewAfter a two week break for unforeseen reasons The chaps at Castle Hill Cricket Podcast are back to digest some big cricket stuff!
The Sykes Cup Semi Final part two is coming up this coming weekend. Brawny Premiership heavyweights Moorlands take on nimble Championship upstarts Skelmanthorpe in what promises to be an excellent mouthwatering fixture. So who better to cast their eye over this than regular contributors Andrew Crawshaw and Steve Whitwam along with a pair of guests who are absolutely best placed to pick apart the preview; the towering force of nature that is Andrew Fortis...
2021-07-151h 21
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 13 - Guest: Tom Graham (Slaithwaite) & Match RoundupsOn this week’s Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast we take a slightly different angle in and around club cricket when welcoming our next guest to the show; Tom Graham from Slaithwaite.
Tom has been a key component at Slaithwaite for a decade now; starting as someone who plays just as much in the seconds as in the firsts. He’s someone who has had to step up on countless occasions to serve his club well. But he’s just as important off the field as chairman of the committee to oversee the good work that many cricke...
2021-06-251h 21
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 12 - Guest: James Noble (Scholes) & T20 ReviewsThere was so much to cram in the latest episode of Castle Hill Cricket Chat; our weekly musings, ramblings and reviewing of all the cricket action this week. All cup competitions are in full throttle so we unpacked and lamented the notable moments.
For ‘The Opener’ we’ve just heard the cup draws for the last four all our domestic cup competitions which threw out an odd and unique equation, making it worthy of a deeper discussion.
But as always, we enjoy the company of an esteemed guest and this one really is someone who’s cricke...
2021-06-181h 28
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 11 - Guest: Simon Kelly (Honley) & T20 ReviewsIs it really June already? You’re damn right it is! We’re a third of the way through an enthralling season - really it couldn’t be any more exciting with drama-soaked weekends at every turn.
This week saw the start of both T20 competitions; the T20 Shield and the T20 Trophy as barbeques were lit all around Huddersfield and beyond, which seemed the perfect opportunity to ask our guests whether they thought the format in its current form is what we need.
But we were also really, really pleased to welcome one of the le...
2021-06-101h 12
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 10 - Roger France Memories & Matchday 9 & Sykes Cup R2 ReviewThe league was very recently rocked after the passing away of one of its most beloved figureheads, Roger France. The president passed away this week after a prolonged battle with cancer and leaves behind his loyal wife Judith. We on the podcast like to look at cricket through the lens of the lighthearted, but we feel it’s our duty to look back and reflect on Rogers influence within our game. He, of course, was irreplaceable in some ways and will be deeply missed by all of us on the podcast, as well as the wider cricketing community and we...
2021-06-041h 06
Conversations with AuthorsNicola Hebron: Wiccan Romance and magical teenage quadsWelcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors.
My guest today is Nicola Hebron, author of the Wiccan Romance series of books, which follows the adventures of quads Amelia, Sam, Ben and Charlie who, on their 17th birthday, discover they have magical powers.
In our conversation Nicola talks about method writing, the benefits of self-publishing and how learning about herself through writing gets her through challenging times. She also gives a shout out to the...
2021-06-0327 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 9 - Guest: Russell Mottram & Matchday 7&8 ReviewFrom a village with a population of just 300, Thurstonland are one of the youngest Huddersfield Cricket League clubs (joining in 2014) but their long history lies with their long association in the sadly missed Huddersfield Central League.
Our guest in episode 9 of Castle Hill Cricket Chat is Russell Mottram who has been in control of the captaincy reins at Thurstonland since 2018 and has overseen the most successful campaign in their Huddersfield Cricket League history; promotion from the Conference to the Championship in 2019. Apart from a two season stint when he lived overseas, Russell has spent over 20 years playing...
2021-05-271h 12
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 8 - Guest: Richard Shaw & Sykes Cup R2 PreviewOff the pitch, Lascelles Hall Cricket Club has contained more drama and turbulence than a typical Line of Duty series. The last ten years of this bastion of local cricket have seen moments which makes it incredibly hard to think how they’ve survived. But survive they did and it’s no more thanks to dedicated and devoted players and club committee members like Richard Shaw; our most recent guest to Castle Hill Cricket Chat.
Richard has just begun his 35th season as a cricket player for Lascelles Hall and, it’s fair to say he has just a...
2021-05-201h 06
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 7 - Guest: Jacob Mulhall & Sykes Cup ReviewsDespite having played first team cricket for seven years, Lepton Highlanders captain is still, remarkably, only 21. We enjoyed the company of Jacob on episode 7 of Cricket Hill Cricket Chat podcast.
Jacob is part of a sprawling, extended cricketing family so he talked about being part of the fabric of a cricket club. He was the last winning skipper of a Huddersfield Joe Lumb side when they won it in 2017. He also made a move to play Premiership cricket the same season when he changed clubs for Golcar. In this wide-ranging conversation he shared his experiences during those...
2021-05-131h 42
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 6 - Guest: Alex Clegg & Matchday 3&4 ReviewsWe enjoyed the company of Clayton West captain Alex Clegg on this week’s Castle Hill Cricket League podcast (episode 6). Alex is also a wicketkeeper and has risen through the ranks, starting as a junior before ending up as one of the most influential players at the club; the first team skipper. As wicketkeeper he’s accounted for over 150 victims since 2012 and just recently chalked up his biggest first team score with a 144 opening the batting at home to Shelley.
The regular contributors Andrew Crawshaw and Steve Whitwam also divulged the keepers who they’ve considered the best in the league...
2021-05-061h 26
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 5 - Guest: Tom Chadwick & Matchday 2 ReviewsShepley’s Tom Chadwick joined us on the podcast this week to share with us his big successes over his career. All-rounder Tom reflected on his formative years in the humble surroundings of Cartworth Moor where he actually began life behind the stumps before growing to be one of the Huddersfield Cricket League’s leading all-rounders. His move to Scholes in 2013 saw him play some of his best cricket with over 3,000 runs and 150 wickets to his name in five successful years where he was involved in winning the three major domestic trophies; T20 Trophy, Sykes Cup and Byrom Shield.
Tom also...
2021-04-291h 25
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 4 - Matchday 1 ReviewJamie, Andrew and ‘Cobber’ were delighted cricket was back at the weekend in episode 4 of Castle Hill Cricket Chat podcast.
The three regular contributors ran our eye over our most memorable opening days of the season in the podcast’s new signing; ‘The Opener’ as we looked back over many years of memories. The lads offered their thoughts on the the minutes silence for HRH Prince Philip as matches were paused for a minute’s reflection for the Duke. Then we get our teeth into the meat of the episode, reviewing the weekend’s action in the top three divisions; Premiership, J...
2021-04-2359 min
The Huddersfield Town PodcastEpisode 29 - Cricket Scores & Goalless DrawsThe topics up for debate in the latest (delayed!) episode of The Town Social are:- Town's 0-7 hammering at Norwich- The fortunate 0-0 draw against Rotherham- Carlos: Sack or back?- Is League One on the way?Your Town Social guests are:Cameron Pope, Gareth Kaye, Ian Kilroy, Nick Barlow, Dan Peckett.Website: www.thetownsocial.comSocial Media: @thetownsocial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1454 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastEpisode 3 - 2021 Transfer PreviewEpisode three of Castle Hill Cricket Chat offers an introduction to our two regular contributors; seasoned umpire Andrew Crawshaw and the league’s record scoring batsman Steve Whitwam.
We had a great chat to get our podcast ball rolling on the eve of what is hoped to be our first competitive season since 2019. After some cursory background checks on both of our illustrious guests we entered an enjoyable discussion, reflecting on the upheaval of last year in life and in cricket as well as how preparations have progressed ahead of when the action starts in a week's time. We also ra...
2021-04-0951 min
Friday Night Counter Attack#24 Life as a Sports PhotographerHamz and Sal have an easy conversation with Gareth Copley Jones-
How is Life as a sports photographer?
THAT Ben Stokes Photo!
Beloved Huddersfield Town.
NO FANS in a crowd!
Athletes who SEARCH for a cameraman!
Credentials are as follows:
staff sports photographer for Getty Images based in the Potteries.
I've specialised in cricket photography for the last 15 years working alongside the England cricket team. In that time I've covered tours New Zeala...
2021-04-0932 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastCastle Hill Cricket Chat | Ep02 | Trevor Atkinson & Norman CleeGeneral Secretary Norman Clee and Chairman Trevor Atkinson set about putting flesh on the bones to the recent statement by the league which announced the formats for the upcoming season and also reflected on the challenges faced in local cricket during coronavirus.
2021-03-2242 min
The Fan Experience EXPERIENCE PodcastSeries 2: Episode 4: Sean Jarvis (Leicestershire County Cricket Club)After more than a decade as Commercial Director at Huddersfield Town (including two incredible seasons in the Premier League), Sean Jarvis has 'switched codes' to professional cricket. As CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club (based in the city of his birth), Sean is quickly making his mark. Mark and Darren ask him what he's learned and what the future holds for the Running Foxes.What did you think of this episode. Let us have your feedback via hello@fanexperienceco.comFollow us on @FanExperienceCo on XCheck out our n...
2021-01-1827 minThe Fan Experience ExperienceEpisode 4: Special Guest – Sean Jarvis (CEO, Leicestershire County Cricket Club)In 2021, The Fan Experience Company will be an official partner of Leicestershire County Cricket Club and to celebrate, their CEO, Sean Jarvis, joined Mark and Darren to discuss the fan experience differences between cricket and football (Sean was previously CEO of Huddersfield Town FC), what he thinks will happen when fans are allowed back into sports stadiums and his ambitious plans for LCCC in the coming months.
2021-01-1427 min
The Hack PodcastRadical Honesty- Phil Veivers Ex-Rugby player & Coach, Keynote Speaker.Phil is a husband and father of 4. He was educated at Marist Brothers College Ashgrove Brisbane. Phil is from a very sporting family; his father Jack played for Souths and Queensland. His cousin Mick played for Australia, and another cousin Tom played Test Cricket for Australia. He's also the brother of Greg Veivers, who captained Australia in rugby league. Growing up, he spent two years living with his sister and husband, Wayne Bennett. Who also was a Rugby coach, and his coaching was second to none.
Wayne read many books; Autobiography mainly got Phil into reading. The f...
2020-09-1050 min
Castle Hill Cricket Chat. A Huddersfield Cricket League PodcastDrakes Discussion | Ep01 | TrailerThe Huddersfield Cricket League releases its first podcast. Jamie Harrison and Andrew Crawshaw give you an insight into what will be featured in this monthly broadcast.
2020-03-0605 min
The Optus Football PodcastHamann, Rushden, Bridges: 'To Hell With The Rest Of The Podcast World'Dietmar Hamann, Michael Bridges and Max Rushden join David Weiner in a bumper edition of The GegenPod. Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Hamann gives his take on the thrilling Premier League title race between those two clubs, as the crew weigh in on David Wagner's departure from Huddersfield; Marcelo Bielsa-Frank Lampard and Spy-Gate after Leeds v Derby; Neil Warnock's Brexit tirade and Rio Ferdinand's polarising punditry on Newcastle United.The riveting and entertaining chat also includes former German international Hamann's love of cricket; Franck Ribery's controversial choice of gold-laced steak at Salt Bae's restaurant; debates sparked by...
2019-01-1550 minThe Optus Football PodcastHamann, Rushden, Bridges: 'To Hell With The Rest Of The Podcast World'Dietmar Hamann, Michael Bridges and Max Rushden join David Weiner in a bumper edition of The GegenPod. Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Hamann gives his take on the thrilling Premier League title race between those two clubs, as the crew weigh in on David Wagner's departure from Huddersfield; Marcelo Bielsa-Frank Lampard and Spy-Gate after Leeds v Derby; Neil Warnock's Brexit tirade and Rio Ferdinand's polarising punditry on Newcastle United.The riveting and entertaining chat also includes former German international Hamann's love of cricket; Franck Ribery's controversial choice of gold-laced steak at Salt Bae's restaurant; debates sparked by...
2019-01-1550 min
Level Up Your LeadershipEp. 7: Former Pro-Soccer Player: Don’t Let The Pressure Get To YouPerforming Under Pressure
Phillip Burns knows how to perform under pressure. He’s a former professional soccer player (goalkeeper) who played for many English soccer clubs, including Manchester United Youth Team, Huddersfield Town, Readings FC, and Sheffield United. After his professional career, Phil re-channeled his love of sports and fitness into founding and running two Muay Thai kickboxing studios (one in Thailand, one in Mexico). Most recently, he’s joined Global Premier Soccer, a soccer club with ties to Football Club Bayern, as their Technical Director for Southern California, USA. Phil also serves as a talent scout for...
2018-10-1051 min
Cricket Yorkshire PodcastJamie Harrison on the Huddersfield Cricket League's tradition, technology and transfersMedia & Press Secretary Jamie Harrison chats about changes for 2018, why the league is happy to go it alone and the battle for umpire recruitment.
2018-04-2007 minCricket Yorkshire PodcastJamie Harrison on the Huddersfield Cricket League's tradition, technology and transfersMedia & Press Secretary Jamie Harrison chats about changes for 2018, why the league is happy to go it alone and the battle for umpire recruitment.
2018-04-2007 min
The 5 Minute Sports PodcastHuddersfield Town make it to the Premier LeagueIn the first ever podcast I've recorded, I talk about Huddersfield Town, Marco Reus, Manchester City, the French Open and much more!
#Cricket, #Football, #Tennis, #FrenchOpen, #England, #SouthAfrica, #ChampionsTrophy, #ManchesterCity
2017-06-0405 min