A faultless season reached it denouement with the division’s first and second placed sides competing for cup glory. Hill boasted a 2-0 lead going into the game, owing to their previous victory and ensuing title win. In a one-off, winner takes all clash at the home of cricket, would Sutton exact their revenge? The visitors… Continue reading 06/09/25 – Park Hill vs Sutton 5s (Division 4 Cup Final) “Sutton For Punishment – Late Drama Sees Grandstand Finish”
After a season of cat and mouse-based pursuit, a victory for Hill against all-conquering Sutton would cement the league title. One could be forgiven for thinking that a cagey affair would ensue, with so much on the line. Another interesting angle on the day was provided by stand-in umpire Mark Goldsmith – a man with… Continue reading 09/08/25 – “Sutton Dressed As Lamb – Hill Wrap Up Title With Dominant Display” – Park Hill CC vs Sutton 5th XI (Home– League Match)
Nominally designated as a 'home' game for Leatherhead, the leafy village of Holmbury St Martin lies a mere 10 miles from Leatherhead! The sign for the ground was neatly camouflaged on the hairpin bend that climbed at a 45° incline. The steep ascent ought to have been accompanied by the Jurassic Park theme, as Hill's… Continue reading 05/07/25 – “Hill’s Holmbury Odyssey” – Park Hill CC vs Leatherhead 4s (League Match)
It was a toss that neither captain particularly wanted to win; it would be far easier to break the news to unruly teammates that they would need to toil in the sun if choice was removed from the matter. Having won the toss, Chipperton elected to insert the opposition with the hope of making early… Continue reading 28/06/25 – “Horsley Return to Send – er… Empty Handed” – Park Hill CC vs Horsley & Send 3s (League Match)
With 8 players in situ at the time of the toss and at least one sat in stationary M25 traffic, Chipperton was relieved to see the hosts tasked with deciding their fate on a spongey track. A quick update on the group chat appeared in the time it took the captains to trudge to the… Continue reading 24/05/25 – “Oxted held to Ransom at Grub Street” – Park Hill vs Oxted and Limpsfield 4s
Hill looked to build on the early season optimism after securing two resounding victories in the first few weeks of the season. Last season they reserved two of their most ignominious outings for Tadworth; twice conspiring to steal defeat from the jaws of victory. After agonising all week on what to do, the visiting skipper… Continue reading 17/05/25 – “Cos’ You’re Worth It! Hill A Tad Too Strong” – Park Hill Vs Tadworth 3rd XI
Prior to the game, the captain had received compelling intel that suggested that the pitch had plenty of demons and the opposition side were on the weak side. Therefore, with 8 players present at the toss, the natural decision was to insert the opposition and stick to this hunch. Charging into gale force winds from… Continue reading 10/03/25 – “Salford Blown To SMITHereens” – Park Hill vs Salfords 3s (A)
Ahead of the curtain raiser, there were two main talking points about two ‘debutants’: How would the returning Martinez fare after a 6 year hiatus? How would Miss Radcox handle the pressure of her tea lady audition? More on both shortly. A late-night deluge on Friday left a few question marks over the condition of… Continue reading 03/05/25 – “Hell For Leather(head)” – Park Hill CC vs Leatherhead 4s
After being on the right end of a successful final ball run chase last week, Hill took to the road to take on Pyrford. The reverse fixture was a frustrating case of what could and should have been - could they avoid a similar fate this time around? The astute observer will have already deduced… Continue reading 10/08/24 – “Below Pyr Hill Fumble Chance At Redemption” – Park Hill CC vs vs Pyrford (League Match)
Well, what can I say about this game. The weather was nice and so was the BBQ. Surrey Titans won the toss and elected to bat which in hindsight was a bad choice. Had they put us to bat first the game would have been over by tea. Tyler and Lawn opened the bowling with… Continue reading 28/07/24 – “Well, the weather was nice and so was the BBQ.” – Park Hill CC vs vs Surrey Titans (Sunday Friendly)
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