The journey to Lords

In 2020, the men's 1st XI won the Cheshire & Clwyd Group for the first time and went into the National rounds, only to lose at the first hurdle in Yorkshire to Carlton Towers.

This year, with the Group won again, after beating former National Winners Caldy in the Final, Alvanley were drawn away at another former Winner, Michael Atherton's old club, Woodhouses. A tense game was won with the 'best fielding display I've ever seen' according to ex-Alvanley skipper Graham Pashley. Next was Folkton & Flixton (near Scarborough) - also recent national winners. When the rain intervened at Alvanley, the team and considerable following travelled to Scarborough the following week and really put F&F to the sword, winning by 130 runs in a powerhouse performance.

So to the National Quarter Final, again in Yorkshire and again versus recent winners - Houghton Main. This was a low scoring game on a tricky pitch. A large crowd was enthralled throughout though and when Alvanley squeezed home by 28 runs, only one hurdle stood between the Alv and Lords!!

Gues what? Another long away trip! Neyland  in South Wales hosted and Alvanley obliged with a 79 run win. The celebrations as the realisation that Lords had been reached - went on and an and on!

A few pics from those rounds are below:

Our kind Lords sponsors

Asteer Planning are the club's main sponsors. Their support this year and beyond has been incredible. ASTEER PLANNING

Nic Skidmore Financial Planning is the generous sponsor of the Player of the Match award   Nic Skidmore

Bill Pearson AKA The Change Guy has sponsored the match ball - Thanks Bill - you are a star  billpearson@tinyworld.co.uk

RSK. As well as being the Cheshire County league main sponsor, RSK have always had a great relationship with the Alv. Thanks for your support for  the Lords trip RSK