The rivals who are tough nuts to crack

The rivals who are tough nuts to crack

by | May 30, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Today, the 1st XI would have been travelling to Egerton – a fixture which has soon become one of our toughest, only having crossed swords for the first time when the GMCL was formed. It was during the summer of 2016 that Prestwich made their inaugural visit to...
The changing face of the club

The changing face of the club

by | May 27, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

DID YOU KNOW? – part two. More historical extracts from the club’s 180-year history, from the 1950s to the current decade: In the 1950s, a major annual contest was held at the club against Manchester United, attracting large crowds, but this was...
Did you know?

Did you know?

by | May 26, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

We have dug out some illuminating facts from the club’s distinguished history. The first instalment covers up to 1950 – with a second instalment from 1950 onwards to follow on Wednesday. DID YOU KNOW? The first coach employed by the club was in 1882 when...
When the Club was 150 not out

When the Club was 150 not out

by | May 25, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

In 1990, the club marked its 150th anniversary with a series of celebratory events. The picture opposite heralded one of those events – a challenge match between the Over-40s and the Under-40s. Pictured are (from left): Graham Ward, captain of the Under-40s,...
Flashback to 1984

Flashback to 1984

by | May 23, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

The first team were today set to host Moorside – another GMCL Premier Division newcomer. However, it would have been the renewal of an old acquaintance as the sides have met before – back in the 1970s when they were in the same league. The record Prestwich...
How our juniors struck gold in the new GMCL

How our juniors struck gold in the new GMCL

by | May 3, 2020 | Cricket, The Vault

Today we skip back four years to the 2016 season to herald success for one of our junior teams in the club’s first season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL). Our Under 11s became the inaugural winners of the GMCL Cup in a thrilling final against...