June 2015
Barton Abbey
It has been a month for the SACC spinners - would that Moeen Ali could do half as well! Paul Longman took 5-7 and Graham Goadby 2-9 to dismiss Barton Abbey for 33, our best performance against any opponent. Jamie Longman (1-5) and Ross Baird (2-6) also chipped in with wickets. The bowlers were aided by some fine fielding with Arthur Higgins in great form behind the stumps, taking 3 catches and a stumping. Steeple Aston duly won by 8 wickets with Stan Owen (15*) hitting the winning runs in the 11th over. A fine win that made up for last year's morale sapping defeat.
Islip
Again the spinners were outstanding with Graham Goadby and Paul Longman both taking 3-4. Islip could only manage 77 all out, as Rob Wilson Fry took 1-18 off 7 overs ably assisted by Ross Baird (1-7) and Rob Hull (1-21). SACC won by 6 wickets with Rob Wilson-Fry hitting a swift 24 and Jon Scotchbrook (21*) scoring the winning runs. That is three wins in a row and we go to Sibford with great confidence.
SACC AWARDS DINNER Friday, 13th November, Village Hall - Graham Gooch will give out the prizes
I am delighted to confirm that Graham Gooch, former England captain, England's second highest run scorer of all time and batting coach to the highest run scorer of all time, will be giving out the awards at the SACC Awards Dinner this year in the Village Hall. This event is open to anyone who wants to come, so please put the date in you diary now. Tickets will be £40 each and will include a 3 course meal courtesy of Croxfords along with as much wine as you can drink.
Tickets are available from Peter Higgins - either call him on 01869 347493 or email peter.higgins@ctshirts.co.uk
LORD'S TAVERNERS vs SACC
Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Barton Abbey
Mike Gatting will once again be leading a team of Test Players and stars from TV and radio to play the SACC next May. Sadly Graeme Hick won't be there as he has never quite recovered emotionally from being out "Caught Chesser Bowled Nevile" and has emigrated to Australia! In 2011 the SACC raised £20,000, which is the most any village side has raised in Tav's history. We are determined to beat it this time.
So it is a very exciting time for our village club - please do be a part of it. Our final two home games at Barton Abbey are on Sunday 6th and 20th September.
Best Wishes
Peter Higgins
Chairman