Firwood’s fab four extends mighty run

Jul 2 2009 by Our Correspondent, Bootle Times

Fleetwood were sent packing for 117 to lose by 147 runs meaning Bootle opened a 62 point gap at the top.

Sunday’s fourth round ECB National Club Championship game with Bamford Fieldhouse provided high drama with Kelliher top scoring with 47 in Bootle’s total of 220-7.

When the Saddleworth League club lost half their wickets for 98, victory seemed slight but a 79 partnership between Simon Marshall (81) and Mark Chadwick (48) changed proceedings.

When Marshall was finally out the asking rate edged higher and despite the big-hitting Jason Maher’s efforts Bamford ended on 217-8 to lose by 3 runs.

A trip to Chester-le-Street awaits in the round of sixteen.