Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

Peter Martin, the former fast bowler for Lancashire & England, will be the paid man for Accrington tomorrow, playing in the Colne Trophy, against Todmorden.

Accrington's professional for the 2009 season is the returning Roy Silva, from Sri Lanka. Unfortunately he isn't returning as soon as expected due to visa procurement. Hence the need for a stand-in paid man.

Accy's captain, the legend that is David Ormerod, has worked very hard to secure a quality signing for the season opener.

I have watched "Digger Martin" playing for Lancashire many times. He formed a formidable new ball partnership with Ian Austin. Not many times was he taken to the cleaners by the opposition batsmen, taking over a thousand wickets at Test Match, County Championship and One Day level.

With Digger Martin opening the bowling, probably alongside Jimmy Hayhust, Dibber Ormerod might have to relegate himself to first change bowler. :D

Come on down to Accrington Cricket Club tomorrow, to see Peter Martin, who was born in the town, tie the opposition down to a low score. I'm predicting an Accy win, knowing the quality of pro' that we've managed to enlist.

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

It's looking like a very enjoyable day, let's hope the rain doesn't spoil the party! Still, it doesn't rain in the bar!
I will be there, with my usual cricket kit, extra clothes, suntan lotion, brolly, sunglasses, hayfever pills, you just never know!:)

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

whats the admission price linds? if its fine may have a trot up.

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

Not too sure Cashy ,as it's a Cup game , won't be any more than £4 I wouldn't think, cheaper for kids and OAPs. Get on down !:mosher:

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Oi, Lindsay, don't make it sound too appealing to him, he might never come back to us! :D

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

not to worry mate, i'll be back when all this crap is put to bed.;)

Peter Martin gives back-word.
 

Sorry to be the deliverer of bad news, but Peter martin will not be Accrington's paid man for the Colne Trophy. All I currently know is that he gave back-word this morning. I'm well disappointed .:(

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

what a disappointment for you all and after what sounds like hard work securing him in the first place!!

Hope you still manage a good cup win though :)

Re: Peter Martin gives back-word.
 

may have been a wise move sparks? if he'd had a bet on the outcome.:D

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

who won? had to leave after accys innings, great knock by young graham, enjoyed me afternoon. assume accy stuffed em?:)

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

Lost Saturday,Won Sunday. I am sure Graham will be pleased that he is still being referred to as young Graham.

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

cheers bernard. he's young to me, was at school wi his dad.:D

Re: Accy Cricket Club capture England star.
 

Nout but a mere slip of a lad cashy:D