“Old Glossop started the season at home with a victory against Buxworth in what turned out to be a one sided affair. Winning the toss Buxworth skipper John Theyer had no hesitation in choosing to bowl first, albeit that the wicket appeared to be hard for the time of year. Old Glossop started tentatively with both Donnelly and White sizing up the Buxworth attack before White drove early at a Sanders delivery and was caught at cover. Old Glossop 25 for 1 and White unlucky to record an opening day duck !

Donnelly was joined by Paul Eyre and together they continued to score freely before Donnelly was given LBW to Theyer. Old Glossop 48 for 2. Andy James batting at four, built a partnership with Eyre which effectively ended Buxworth’s hopes of a victory. A century partnership full of power strokes from both batsmen ended with Andy James being impressively caught on the boundary for a well earned 44. Paul Eyre continued with his attack on all the Buxworth bowlers and now joined by Old Glossop skipper Andy King, went onto record an impressive opening day ton (103) before mistiming one and being caught at mid off.

An impressive knock, but even more so given the fact that it was the first day of the season. 90 of Paul’s 103 runs came in boundaries, a fact not overlooked by the Old Glossop fine committee !