Seaton Carew host Hartlepool in first round of Kerridge Cup on Bank Holiday Monday

The town's two cricket clubs clash for the first time this season in a mouth-watering bank holiday cup tie.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd May 2018, 09:46 BST
Updated 3rd May 2018, 09:46 BST
Seaton Carew CC 2018. Back Row l-r: David Braithwaite, John Fitzpatrick, Neil Whitworth, David Seymour, Callum Atkinson, Stuart Lobb. Front Row l-r: Martin Skirving, Usman Arshad (Pro), Paul Braithwaite (Captain), Alan Tebbett, Danny Thomas.Seaton Carew CC 2018. Back Row l-r: David Braithwaite, John Fitzpatrick, Neil Whitworth, David Seymour, Callum Atkinson, Stuart Lobb. Front Row l-r: Martin Skirving, Usman Arshad (Pro), Paul Braithwaite (Captain), Alan Tebbett, Danny Thomas.
Seaton Carew CC 2018. Back Row l-r: David Braithwaite, John Fitzpatrick, Neil Whitworth, David Seymour, Callum Atkinson, Stuart Lobb. Front Row l-r: Martin Skirving, Usman Arshad (Pro), Paul Braithwaite (Captain), Alan Tebbett, Danny Thomas.

Seaton Carew host Hartlepool in the first round of the Kerridge Cup on Monday, starting at 2pm.

The cup tie is a 40 over game so plenty of big hitting and excitement is expected.

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With Seaton Carew groundsman, Shane McGary, performing miracles during the recent, showers Hornby Park is looking superb and ready for the game.

A good crowd of local cricket enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating the derby game.

Seaton Carew will look to improve from last Saturday’s game, where a batting collapse cost them the game against Marske.

Big spending Hartlepool also suffered defeat to Middlesborough only claiming two wickets in 30 overs.

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Both teams will want to get their season up and running so a thrilling game is expected at Hornby Park.

This weekend is a busy double header for both clubs, with Seaton away at Great Ayton in the league tomorrow

Stuart Lobb is unavailable for the match at Ayton, but Seaton welcome back Jack Turnbull to bolster the bowling attack to help kick start their season.

Seaton have just benefitted from a new sponsorship deal with town legal firm Smith & Graham who have supplied the team with playing kit and leisure wear.

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Seaton’s Brian Weatherall said: “Smith & Graham is dedicated to looking after local interests. They have always been a community focused organisation and the value they have provided to Seaton Carew Cricket Club is without measure.

“In paying this tribute to a wonderful partnership, I must give a special mention to Steve Horsley who has been a great supporter not only of Seaton Carew Cricket Club but many other sporting organisations in the region.

“With the ongoing sponsorship from Smith & Graham it has allowed Seaton Carew Cricket Club the opportunity to go into partnership with local company Motif8 for the second year running

“Motif8 have brought a first class range of cricket clothing to the club. Our cricket members are delighted to have many different clothing ranges available for order at the club or on the website.

“With the sponsorship deals in place, Seaton Carew Cricket Club are looking to maintain the high standards set on the field by becoming the towns leading cricket club once again in 2018.”

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