League Campaigns Start

The 2015 league season opens tomorrow with both 1st and 2nd XIs in action.

The 1st XI travel to Spalding for its Lincolnshire ECB Premier League opener in what will be a tricky encounter. Spa are certainly a new look side this year with the addition of three all rounders in the shape of under-18 South African Etienne Botha and two recruits from Alford CC – Ross Dixon and Joe Irving. Matt Woolride, a seasoned campaigner in the Premier League, has also and Sri Lankan professional Malinga Bandara has returned for his second season. He will act as Jack Luffman’s vice-captain for the campaign.

The 2nd XI entertain Stamford at Jubilee Park in the South Lincs and Border League and will this year be captained by Club Coach Paul Timby who will combine the two duties. He will be supported by the evergreen Pete Jackson and the combination of youth and experience in the line up will see Timby looking for a lot of positive results. It is a 1pm start.

The Wanderers 1stXI begin its Lincoln and District Premier Division campaign on Sunday at home to Middle Rasen. 1.30pm start.

April 17, 2015 12:00 am