Netherton Cricket Club

26/03/2026

We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Tony Bate.

Batey was a much loved player, captain and member during his long association with the Club. Amongst other things, he also formed the legendary 'Thunder and Lightning' opening partnership alongside Brian Carpenter.

Our thoughts are with Tony's family.
https://www.legacy.com/uk/obituaries/expressandstar-uk/name/tony-bate-obituary?id=61062393

19/03/2026

Netherton Cricket Club are delighted to confirm the signing of Naqaash Tahir for the 2026 season.

Naqaash will significantly bolster our 1st XI, bringing a wealth of experience and quality to the side as an accomplished all-rounder.

An ex first-class cricketer, Naqaash has enjoyed a distinguished career at a high level, and his pedigree and leadership will be a huge asset both on and off the field.

We’re excited to welcome him to the club ahead of the new season.

18/03/2026

Come and join us on Saturday 11th April for Bingo and play your cards right. Bar open from half 6 and bingo to start from 7. There will be pork and beef cobs available on the night.

15/03/2026

A message from Reg Coopers family:

To all at Netherton Cricket Club, my family and I want to thank you all for the support and lovely messages in memory of our dear Uncle Reg.

The cricket club was the perfect venue to hold the celebration of his life. We all understand why this club was so close to uncle’s heart.

Thank you to all who came to show their respects and to everyone who donated to Uncle’s chosen charity, Summer Iris Foundation. Summer was very dear to uncle, he loved her as he does all the children. He would be so pleased to have raised the amazing amount of £561.60.

Thank you again to all at Netherton Cricket Club. Wishing continued success for years to come.

Maureen and family
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10/03/2026

Happy Cheltenham week all! The club will be open on Friday from 12pm to watch the races. Pork cobs will be available. Here’s to a profitable week for all members!

26/02/2026

Reminder to all members that tomorrow is the funeral of Reg Cooper. The service is at St.Andrews church at 13:45. Following this a service at Gornal Crematorium at 14:50 with the wake being held after at the club. The club will also be open directly after the church service and will stream the crematorium service. Hope to see as many people as possible tomorrow.

17/02/2026

Reminder for all club members Reg’s funeral will be a week on Friday: Friday 27th February at 1.45 at St. Andrew’s church Netherton. This will be followed by a service at Gornal crematorium at 2.50pm and a reception back at the club. The club will be open in the morning for those who to park at the club and the bar will be open after the church service. Reg’s family have setup a digital message board in Reg’s memory. If any members would like to post a picture or write a few words it would be appreciated . The link to do this is here.

Kudoboard is an online replacement for the greeting card that you pass around and sign!

07/02/2026

MESSAGE FOR ALL MEMBERS FROM THE FAMILY OF REG:

On behalf of my family and me, I would like to thank everyone for the lovely messages written on the Netherton Cricket Club page in memory of our uncle Reg Cooper. The messages have been heartwarming in a time of grief for my family. Uncle Reg was a big part of our family and will leave a huge hole in our hearts and lives. Uncle Reg’s funeral will take place on Friday 27th February. Uncle will be going home for 1pm where we will have prayers in his home. We will arrive at St Andrews Church for 1.45pm where a service to celebrate his life will be held. We are taking Uncle Reg to Gornal Crematorium for 2.50pm where the committal service will take place. This will be followed by a gathering at Netherton Cricket Club, the place where Uncle spent many a happy times. We are planning to raise a glass for Uncle at 5pm.

Uncle Reg’s wishes are that there are no flowers. He did however ask for donations to be made to the “Summer Iris Foundation” which is a personal family charity where we raise money for the bereavement services at Birmingham children’s hospital.

We warmly welcome anyone who would like to help us celebrate the life of our dear Uncle, the cricket club will be open to all who wish to join us and raise a glass in his memory.

With love Maureen and Family.

24/01/2026

We are extremely saddened to inform everyone that our very own Reg Cooper passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight, aged 94.

Reg was a lovely man, and a legend at Netherton Cricket Club, joining in 1963. During his 60 plus years as a member, he has served virtually every major role within the Club. During his playing days, he would frequently open the batting and bowling and still have time to run off the field to prepare the tea. Over the last few months he could still have been found winning games of crib and drinking a pint or two of mild at the club. Loved by all at the club he was a forever present in all club events and functions, signifying his dedication to Netherton Cricket Club. He was also a very popular figure throughout the local community, known by most as “Uncle Reg”. A true one of a kind gentleman.

The club will forever be indebted to all the work Reg has done throughout his life to turn the club into what it is today. Whilst the club will never truly be the same without Reg there will be memories of him in every corner that will last forever.

In 2023 we celebrated Reg’s 60th year with a testimonial match to him. From that day onwards the bar at the clubhouse was renamed to the Reg Cooper bar as tribute to the many years of service Reg provided.

If anyone would like to get in touch to provide tributes or tell a tale about Reg we would appreciate everything anyone would like to contribute. We will be posting further tributes to Reg and will update with any funeral details once we know more.

All of our thoughts are with Reg’s family at this time.

RIP Reg

14/01/2026

NCC is delighted to announce the 6th signing of WK/Batsman Suhayl Iqbal, who will enhance the first team considerably.

Suhayl has primarily played his senior cricket at Old Hill Cricket Club, where he joined in 2019 at the age of just 15, swiftly earning a spot in the 1st team. After 7 seasons in the Worcestershire Premier Division and Birmingham League, he concluded his time there as their all-time leading WK in dismissals, having played 139 matches.

At just 22 years old, Suhayl has also played representative cricket for Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, and SACA, bringing a rich background of experience to the team.

12/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome our fifth signing for the 2026 season, Sahil Mahmood to Netherton Cricket Club.

Sahil, only 21 years old ,is another fantastic prospect having played his last few years at Redditch CC in the Worcester Premier League.
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