Dave Gregson

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may

[Dave Gregson @dave_greg1]

@Knowsley_roads how long will Kitling Road have temporary lights on please?

[Steve Perkins @Perky_43]

I often wonder what the fuck is wrong with society 👇

Heartfelt congratulations to the person who dug up the pitch at the Crown Hill Cricket Ground to prove their "success."

You succeeded in your mission.

Westcroft Cricket Club has, with great regret, been forced to withdraw from the league because it is no longer possible for other teams to play in this constant environment of vandalism.

You did not just damage a pitch; you stripped away the favorite sport, the joy, the friendships, and the healthy activities of over 80 children, youths, and adult players.

Congratulations on impacting an entire cricketing community.

Congratulations on undermining the hard work of volunteers who dedicate their time, money, and energy to promote the sport.

Congratulations on disappointing the parents who wanted to see their children engaged in positive activities.

Cricket is not just a game; it is a source of discipline, friendship, respect, and community cohesion.

It is tragic that someone’s negative mindset and destructive actions have washed away the happiness of so many people.

Hopefully, you are satisfied today knowing that a single action of yours has affected dozens of matches, hundreds of hours of hard work, and the happiness of countless individuals. But remember, grounds can be rebuilt, pitches can be prepared again, and the cricket community can bounce back stronger than ever.

Our full support and respect goes out to Westcroft Cricket Club, its players, volunteers, and supporters.

We hope this difficult time passes quickly and that the voices of children and youth will once again echo through the cricket ground.

A Call to the Community

We request all readers to strongly condemn this shameful act. The person who damaged the cricket ground and pitch did not just dig up soil—they attacked the happiness of dozens of children, youth, and athletes.

If you also believe that damaging sports fields, youth activities, and community hard work is unacceptable, then please raise your voice against this act.

Express your condemnation at least once, so a message goes out that our community will never accept such negative and destructive behavior.

Your single comment, a word, or even one voice can serve as proof of standing with this community.

Show solidarity with Westcroft Cricket Club, its 80+ players, and all its volunteers.

Sports stand for love, unity, and positive engagement. It is the responsibility of us all to discourage those who destroy them.

Westcroft Cricket Club.

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

Sponsorship and fundraising opportunities

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Please get in touch if you’re interested in supporting our club!

#forzatown

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

We have received the sad news that ex player Ralph Manley has passed away. Ralph was a class opening bat for Recs in the 60s & 70s He played in the Comp winning side of 78 and ‘The Manley Dab’ expertly guiding the ball through the slip and gully area is still referenced today RIP

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

It’s with heavy heart we report the passing of former St Helens Recs player Ste Illidge. Ste represented the club through the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and will be fondly remembered by all who played with him. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bev, Becky and Alex at this sad time

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

The end of another season, a big thank you to all the players and officials, lots of highs and a couple of lows which is expected in local sport…
Anyway onwards and upwards here’s to April 2026!

[Peter Crouch @petercrouch]

Having the best day at Farnham Town today as mascot @PeterCrouchPod

[Historic Cricket Pictures @PictureSporting]

The final day of the 1968 Oval Test, best remembered for rain, Derek Underwood, and a gripping finale. I am not that familiar with this footage, narrated by John Arlott. And in days of no helmets or any other protection, some almost suicidal close fielding and amazing catching

[Grimsby Town F.C. @officialgtfc]

Best of luck guys! 🙌

[Sky Sports @SkySports]

"THAT IS THE MOST REMARKABLE FINISH TO A GOLDEN POINT GAME I HAVE EVER WITNESSED!" 😲

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

RIP Ken Shuttleworth a local lad who played at Ruskin in the early 60s for St Helens Recs before playing for @lancscricket and @englandcricket

[Ladies European Tour @LETgolf]

INSANE HOLE-IN-ONE! 🤯

Mimi Rhodes with one of the CRAZIEST aces you’ll ever see ‼️

#AIGWO

[St.Helens R.F.C. @Saints1890]

St.Helens R.F.C. is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an outstanding servant to the sport of Rugby League, Saint #786, Raymond James French MBE, aged 85.

The Club sends our heartfelt condolences to all of Ray’s family and friends at this very sad time.

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

The moment.

And he's not done yet...

[St Helens Town CC @StHelensTownCC]

The stars aligned today both 1s and 2s with max 25 points in the ☀️ . It doesn’t happen a lot so let’s enjoy it when it does #winnersaregrinners

[Tiberius @tiberiusfiles]

There has never been a better time to watch this video

[That’s So Village @ThatsSoVillage]

We have a winner.

The greatest run-out in history 😂

via @CarillonCC

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 12 goals, 6 assists for Scott McTominay this season in Serie A.

Signing of the year by far in Italy. 🔝

[Calcio England @CalcioEngland]

The reaction in Napoli to McTominay’s opener

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

WHAT A GOAL SCOTT MCTOMINAY 🤩

IT HAD TO BE HIM 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Cross in the box from Politano, and McTominay's overhead kick puts Napoli in the driving seat for the Serie A title now 🏆

📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK