Author Archives: JJM

Team Lineup v 2nd Grampian (H) – Saturday 13th May 1pm

FPs make 2 changes for the visit of 2nd Grampian. Mike Nattrass and Pete Macklin drop out and are replaced by Mahesh Challa who returns from injury and Tom Murray.

1s Cricket Lineup 13th May 2023 v Grampian (H)

Jug Avoidance in Narrow Banchory Win

While Messrs Keith, Swiergon and Haider were careful to avoid buying duties at the Burnett Arms on Saturday night making 49, 48, and 49 respectively, the more generous a

nd apparently deep pocketed Prashanth Poosappadi obliged with another 5 for as FPs squeezed past Banchory in a very even contest by 13 runs. It did not appear that too many of the patrons should be asked into the round as a rather bo

ozy ‘ladies day’ had left a number of the locals looking about as strong as FPs opener Keith appeared after a night in the corporate section at Strictly when he 1st arrived at Banchory.

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Team Lineup v Banchory (A) – Saturday 6th May 1pm

FPs make 3 changes from the win against Huntly, Mahesh Challa drops out with injury and Tom Murray and Govind Bhosale are unavailable. John Youles, Pete Macklin and Jim Lee come in, with Lee taking the gloves.

1s Cricket Lineup 6th May 2023 v Banchory (A)

5 star Prash Hammers Huntly

Prash claimed 5 for 11

Prash Poosappadi ripped through the Huntly top order to claim 5 for 11 as FPs started Grade 2 life in positive fashion skittling Huntly for just 30. All the other bowlers claimed a wicket and former skipper Rob Swiergon claimed 2 brilliant slip catches and a run out as FPs fielded in a manner completely at odds with last years difficulties. Alex Keith wasted no time knocking off the runs, Mike Nattrass the only man to fall as FPs won by 9 wickets. Continue reading

Team Lineup v Huntly (H) – Saturday 29th April 1pm

The team selected for the opening game of the season at Rubislaw against Huntly. FPs will be under the new leadership of Agha Haider.

1s Cricket Lineup 29th April 2023 v Huntly (H)