MAX-IMUM EFFORT

By Graham Hackney

Cleethorpes 4ths were without a league game on Saturday but had a good workout in their six-wicket friendly win at Burgh le Marsh. They bowled Burgh out for 116 with Jame Withers taking 3/10 in five overs with Rob Brice (2/10 in 3) and young spinner Max Robinson (2/21 in 5) picking up a pair. Ryan Harrison and Sam Would also added wickets. Seniors Bob Leafe (55 retired) and Kev Blewitt (31) spearheaded the reply as they raced to victory in the 29th over.
Both Cleethorpes North and East Lindsey Sunday sides had emphatic wins last weekend. Alex Osmond’s North Lindsey side beat Hibaldstow by a massive 187 runs in the league cup semi-final.
Neil Wheeler took a young side to Sutton in the East Lindsey league and came away with an excellent 48-run win. Having been bowled out for 169 in the 40th over they then bowled Sutton out for just 121 in 30 overs. Dan Tolson (33), Benji and Sam Would with 23 apiece set the target for Cleethorpes, while Tom Latimer's fine opening spell of 3/19 in 8.3 overs put Sutton on the back foot. John Mansfield picked up an excellent 3/10 in six before breaking a thumb in the field - then Neil Wheeler (2/5 in 3) finished off Sutton.

Cleethorpes 1st X1 face the daunting trip to title-chasing York this Saturday. After last week's shock defeat at Harrogate, James Osmond’s side face a stiff task to get a result. Cleethorpes 2nds are without a league game this week, while the thirds travel to Cherry Willingham on Saturday eager to consolidate their position at the top of the table. Cleethorpes 4ths have successive home game at Chichester Road this weekend when they face Keelby on Saturday before Holton-le-Clay 2nds visit on Sunday. Both games commence at 1.30pm. Cleethorpes North Lindsey side travel to Marshalls in Gainsborough on Sunday, with the Academy X1 making the long trip to Woodhall.