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Team News‼️🏏Finningley Vulcans vs Rossington Main CC Midweek📍Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club, DN7 5LA📅Tomorrow evening⏰18:...
08/06/2026

Team News‼️

🏏Finningley Vulcans vs Rossington Main CC Midweek
📍Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club, DN7 5LA
📅Tomorrow evening
⏰18:00

Match Report ‼️It was another frustrating day at the toss for Finningley skipper Tom, who somehow managed to lose yet an...
08/06/2026

Match Report ‼️

It was another frustrating day at the toss for Finningley skipper Tom, who somehow managed to lose yet another toss, leaving Finningley in the field first on a damp afternoon at Parkhead with the rain spitting throughout most of the game.

Parkhead made the most of the conditions, posting a daunting 330/8 after batting out for 40 overs. Finningley's bowlers stuck at it despite the rainy conditions, with James Copley leading the way with 3-48, although definitely reclaiming dod after bottling a hattrick and dropping a pearler. James Barker picked up 2-62, Craig Rimmer finished with 2-84, and youngster Archie Eastwood claimed 1-33.

Needing 331 to win, Finningley knew they had to get off to a good start. Shaun continued his excellent form at the top of the order with a well-made 67 from 52 balls, while Tom made 11 before getting bowled. After a brief cameo from James Barker, debutant Dan Fell, standing in as wicketkeeper and making his first appearance for the club, impressed with a composed 46 from 67 balls.

The standout innings of the chase came from Joe Booth, who brought up his maiden fifty for the club, finishing on 60 from 54 balls and nearly taking out a Parkhead fielder with one particularly fierce shot. As the required rate continued to climb, Finningley kept battling, with Craig Rimmer and James Copley both adding 15, but the lads eventually closed on 260/8.

In the end, Parkhead's massive first-innings total proved just too much, but there were plenty of positives for Finningley, including another strong knock from Shaun, a maiden half-century for Joe Booth, and an encouraging debut from Dan Fell despite the loss.

MoM - Joe, for his excellent knock and maiden 50
DoD - James C, for bottling a hattrick and a catch!

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What’s on this month?👀Plenty of cricket coming up this month for both Finningley 1st XI and the Vulcans. Let’s hope June...
06/06/2026

What’s on this month?👀

Plenty of cricket coming up this month for both Finningley 1st XI and the Vulcans.

Let’s hope June brings some better weather and fewer washouts as we head further into the season!☀️

It’s great to see the growing support for the club, and of course thank you to our sponsors The Station Restaurant & Bar 🏏

Team News‼️🏏Parkhead CC vs Finningley CC📍Parkhead Cricket Club, S11 9PU🗓️07/06/26⏰13:00
06/06/2026

Team News‼️

🏏Parkhead CC vs Finningley CC
📍Parkhead Cricket Club, S11 9PU
🗓️07/06/26
⏰13:00

FCC Duck Drop - Week 7🦆Unfortunately (fortunately for us!) there are no FCC ducks hidden this week after our victory awa...
03/06/2026

FCC Duck Drop - Week 7🦆

Unfortunately (fortunately for us!) there are no FCC ducks hidden this week after our victory away against Mexborough CC.

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Sunday Match Report ‼️Sunday saw the FCC lads make the trip to Mexborough for our final fixture of May, returning to a g...
03/06/2026

Sunday Match Report ‼️

Sunday saw the FCC lads make the trip to Mexborough for our final fixture of May, returning to a ground which has generally been a happy hunting ground for Finningley in past fixture.

Skipper Tom once again found himself on the losing side of the toss and was invited to bat first on what looked an excellent wicket with a lightning-fast outfield.

After a brief team talk reminding everyone that the season needed kickstarting, Shaun Fell and George Eagle took to the middle. George started solidly, keeping the Mexborough openers quiet despite their quality, before being undone for 1(15). George was followed by new signing James Barker who continued to go after bowlers with an aggressive 18(17), including four classy boundaries.

When Scott Pearson departed afterwards, contributing 6(8), Finningley found themselves 45/3 and in need of a partnership.

Fortunately for FCC, Shaun Fell and Tom Irving had something brewing!

Shaun was his usual calm and composed self, accumulating runs all afternoon and rarely looking troubled on his way to an excellent 81. At the other end, Tom produced an innings that will live long in the memory, smashing a club record 154*(114), with an incredible 128 of those runs coming in boundaries. The pair completely took the game away from Mexborough, putting on a huge 216 run partnership and turning a shaky start into a dominant position.

Harry Bayliss and James Copley then added a rapid 14 from the final over, with Coppo finishing unbeaten on a blistering 14, as FCC closed on a formidable 288/4.

With plenty of runs on the board, Finningley took to the field full of confidence, although Mexborough started positively and showed exactly why they are a dangerous side on their own patch.

The breakthrough finally arrived courtesy of Scott Pearson, trapping the dangerous Jeffries LBW and lifting the entire team. Harry Bayliss then produced an excellent spell, removing Sharp, for a very well made 96(80), and Aston with George catching the latter behind the stumps.

The game then swung decisively in FCC’s favour thanks to James Copley. Drafted into the side at late notice, Coppo produced a superb spell of 4/17 from his 8 overs.

At the other end, left arm spinner Craig Rimmer made the most of the conditions, picking up 2 wickets with some clever spin bowling, while Matt Shaw kept things tidy against the lower order.

Archie Eastwood eventually wrapped things up, needing just three balls to remove the dangerous Cashmore, with Rimmer holding onto the catch to seal an excellent victory for Finningley.

A brilliant day all round for FCC, with standout performances from James Copley, Shaun Fell and, of course, Mr Cricket himself, Tom Irving.

MoM: Tom Irving for breaking the club’s record innings.

DoD: James Copley for bottling a 5’er and a hattrick.

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Tomorrow’s squad🏏Finningley CC vs Mexborough Cricket Club📍Mexborough Athletic Sports Club, S64 0JL⏰13:00
30/05/2026

Tomorrow’s squad

🏏Finningley CC vs Mexborough Cricket Club
📍Mexborough Athletic Sports Club, S64 0JL
⏰13:00

Vulcan’s Match Report ‼️The Vulcans returned to action this week for their first home fixture of the season, although in...
29/05/2026

Vulcan’s Match Report ‼️

The Vulcans returned to action this week for their first home fixture of the season, although in slightly unusual circumstances, hosting Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club, at Fishlake, in what can only be described as the Milan Derby of the Doncaster Midweek League.

As the designated home side, Finningley took to the field first, looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the league campaign.

Fishlake made a positive start and reached 40 before the first breakthrough arrived. Niall McCarthy entered the attack and struck, removing J Meehan, before dismissing the other opener 2 balls later and immediately swinging the game back in Finningley’s favour.

Further wickets followed for skipper James Loveridge, Dave Barrett, and Niall again as Fishlake slipped from a promising position to 89/5.

Despite the regular breakthroughs, Fishlake continued to compete well and closed on 116/5 from their 20 overs, setting the Vulcans a target that looked achievable, but far from straightforward.

The chase started perfectly for Finningley. Opening pair Scott Pearson and Dave Barrett came out aggressively and raced to 43 for the first wicket, putting immediate pressure back onto the ‘visitors’.

Dave contributed a fluent 19 before departing, while Scott continued his recent run of form with an eye-catching 28 from just 22 deliveries, including four boundaries.

After a brief wobble that saw a couple of quick wickets fall, Shaun Fell took responsibility through the middle overs. His 34 from 29 balls helped keep the scoreboard moving and ensured the Vulcans remained in control of the chase. Niall added a useful 11 lower down the order, leaving Finningley needing only a handful of runs entering the closing stages.

There was one final moment of drama still to come. With scores level, Shaun received the perfect ball to put away and win the game, a loopy half track delivery, which he somehow managed to chip straight back to the bowler, departing one run short of seeing the job through himself.

Fortunately, there was to be no late twist, as the Vulcans completed the chase at 120/6, Harry Bayliss smearing away through midwicket on his fourth attempt to make contact with the ball, to secure another league victory.

The game was played in great spirit throughout against a Fishlake side that Finningley enjoy facing and remain grateful for the support they continue to show the club.

The win keeps the Vulcans unbeaten in league competition this season and sees them return to the top of the table.

MoM - Niall McCarthy for a crucial spell of 3/11 that changed the momentum of the game, alongside a valuable contribution of 11 runs during the chase.

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Match Report‼️This week, Finningley were back in action at home against Stocksbridge Cricket Club, who were in great for...
29/05/2026

Match Report‼️

This week, Finningley were back in action at home against Stocksbridge Cricket Club, who were in great form coming into the game.

On a day of sub-Saharan conditions, both teams agreed to a reduced, 35 over game. The lads were hoping that Skipper, Tom Irving, would be able to win the toss, with the dream of batting first on such a hot day; instead, Finningley lost the toss and were told to field.

Tom and James Barker took the new ball and applied some early pressure with tight bowling, but couldn’t find a way to remove either of the opening batsman. With the day only getting hotter Finningley CC’s bowlers were regularly switched to try and help keep our bowling attack as fresh as possible.

After the 35 overs Stockbridge CC finished on 172-7 with the pick of bowlers being Harry Bayliss (2-39 off 5 overs) and Craig Rimmer (2-28 off 6); Scott Pearson (1-21 off 7 overs), James Barker (1-30 off 7 overs) and Seb Tallents (1-40 off 7 overs) picked up the other wickets.

A particular highlight of the bowling innings was the 2 stunning catches taken by Shaun, taken in consecutive deliveries. The first, a diving grab to his left to snaffle a well timed pull through a close midwicket. The second, closer in at cover, as the batter prodded forward, Shaun pounced and scooped both hands under the ball to convert another very tricky chance!

Despite the brutal temperatures, the Finno boys went into tea hopeful that they could make a positive start in the run chase.

Once again, Shaun Fell and James were the nominated openers, both of whom hit a brilliant boundary early on. Though James was caught, skying one inside the ring, Shaun continued to bat into the chase, eventually dismissed for a flashy 28 (30).

In form Scott Pearson came in for James and tried to steady the innings contributing 21 from 18 balls, followed by Joe Booth who added a respectable 18 from 25 balls; and keeper George Eagle finished a very mature knock on 7 from 47 balls.

The writing was on the wall for Finno as the middle order was ripped apart by one man, Rob Taylor, who finished with figures of 6-6 from 5 overs.

Finningley were finally bowled out for 93, from 23.5 overs, in the end falling 79 runs short, but certainly not for lack of commitment to the cause! Another loss for Finningley CC, but the boys will be back and determined to get that first win of the season under their belts.

Finally, a massive shout out to the brilliant sportsmanship displayed by all of the Stocksbridge lads this weekend! With 2 batters walking when the umpire hadn’t given them out; and then the integrity to recall Shaun after being wrongfully given out LBW, was brilliant to see and their honesty made for an excellent day played in the perfect spirit!

Mom - Shaun Fell for a great knock and 2 awesome catches
Dod- Tom for losing the toss on the hottest day of the year.

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This evening’s Vulcan’s squad ✈️🏏Finningley Vulcans vs Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club Midweek📍Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Cl...
26/05/2026

This evening’s Vulcan’s squad ✈️

🏏Finningley Vulcans vs Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club Midweek
📍Fishlake Cricket & Bowls Club, DN7 5LA
⏰18:00

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