Invited to take part in the Colchester Wednesday evening league as a late replacement, the PIErates of Eight Ash Green, not only took up the offer but won the league and now are set to go head to head with the Tuesday evening division winners the Real Oddies.
This clash takes place at the Green on Friday 14th August, make a note in your diary- real ale and a BBQ to end the week.
The PIErates, sponsored by FJ Martin butchers, played some excellent cricket throughout the season and were bolstered at times by a number of youth players, Sam Bowles and Tom Woodnott both achieving the coveted PIErate of the week award.
All the facts and figures of the games together with some creatively written match reports appear in the fixtures section of the website.
The title was clinched at Chappel and the tranquil peace of a summer evening was shattered by the PIErate team suitably dressed, draped over an also suitably dressed landrover as they celebrated and posed for pictures.
Thanks to Richard Parker and David Stovell for umpiring and scoring respectively but the biggest thanks goes to Andrew Woodhouse for taking on the responsibility of organizing and captaining the PIErates.
Well done to all involved and see you on Friday 14th!
Richard Polley
Chairman