White Coppice Cricket Club made history on Saturday when they capped their double promotion-winning season with an open-top bus parade through Chorley. The Lancashire market town had never hosted an open-top bus parade before – and the day didn’t disappoint. Motorists tooted their horns in support and shoppers waved enthusiastically…[...]
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White Coppice CC had just seven players for a match in 2017 – but on Saturday the 151-year-old club will make history. The Lancashire town of Chorley will play host to its first-ever open-top bus parade on Saturday in honour of double promotion-winning White Coppice Cricket Club. The club, which…[...]
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It was fitting that White Coppice’s most successful season in living memory should end with the most dramatic finale imaginable. As White Coppice 3rd XI chased Little Valley’s total of 134 all out, veteran Paul Dobson swung his bat lustily one last time. The 64-year-old, who only hit the first…[...]
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A much-changed White Coppice 1st XI finished a remarkable season with their 15th league win after beating Norcross 2nd XI by 49 runs. With promotion already secured, White Coppice knew they couldn’t catch league winners Preston Strikers, but there was still plenty to play for. Norcross were the only team…[...]
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After 18 games and 147 days, White Coppice 2nd XI’s entire season came down to a dramatic final over against league leaders Preston Royals on Saturday. The clock had rolled around to 7.20pm in fading light and the team’s hopes rested on the shoulders of Anto Kuriakose and Matt Phillipson.…[...]
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White Coppice 3rd XI beat Euxton Sunday 2nd XI by seven wickets on Sunday, with several standout performances. Euxton won the toss and batted first, with openers Max Walkden and Andrew Walken taking the score to 21 before Hisham Changi made the breakthrough. Chris Dale (2-15), Joe Seager (2-7) and…[...]
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White Coppice 2nd XI’s quest for promotion from Division Eight of the Palace Shield will go to the final day of the season. Martin Cuerden’s men currently sit second on 155 points, five points behind leaders Preston Royals and five ahead of third-placed Blackpool 4th XI. Coppice, who have won…[...]
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Marcus Barretto’s career-best figures of 5-14 – including a dramatic hat-trick – secured a four-wicket win for White Coppice Sunday XI. In moments of pure drama, Barretto served up a performance for the ages by dismissing Sam Conron, Harris Kirby and Finnlay Mangnall in successive balls as Bretherton slipped from…[...]
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White Coppice 2nd XI picked up a potentially huge win in the race for promotion from Division 8 with a three-wicket victory over BAC/CC Preston 2nds. The day got off to a slightly unusual start for the 2nds, with the weather forecast all week suggesting it would be a wasted…[...]
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White Coppice secured their first promotion in 15 years – and could add a second in an unforgettable season. The 1st XI’s 60-run win at Thornton Cleveleys 3rd XI – combined with Leyland 4th XI’s defeat to league leaders Preston Strikers – means Jake Smalley’s team can’t be caught in…[...]
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White Coppice stalwart Paul Dobson has hit his first six – at the tender age of 64! Dobson, who has played more than 200 games for White Coppice since joining the club in 2010, has been playing cricket since he was at school without ever clearing the ropes. However, he…[...]
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Matt Tinsley’s career best bowling figures of 7-21 secured White Coppice 1st XI’s vital 12-point win against Eccleston 2nd XI. The win was Jake Smalley side’s 13th league victory of a remarkable season and cemented his side’s second place as they chase promotion. Table-toppers Preston Strikers are 10 points clear with a game…[...]
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