A young and athletic Thame Town 1st XI comfortably beat local rivals Horspath last Saturday, by 40
runs, in the Home Counties Premier League, to reach the final of the John Goodman Plate, in which
they will face Henley this Saturday 19th, at Church Meadow, Thame.
Thame finished top of their group during the pool stage of the 40-over competition, hence the home
advantage for the final. The match will start at 11:30am and the bar will open at the same time.
Mike Beard 1st XI captain, 40 over competition, “whilst I won’t be able to lead this group of legends
at the weekend, it’s been a fantastic year and to finish with silverware would be fitting. I’ve heard
some talk from the locals saying “it’s just the plate final”, but let me tell them, if they’re reading,
we’re still fighting for this title and Henley have got to come to The Meadow and get something, and
I’ll tell you, honestly, I’ll love it if we beat them, love it.”
Meanwhile, in the T20 arena, last Sunday, Thame beat Cumnor in Oxfordshire’s Wilf Bennett T20
competition to reach the final against Witney Mills. This match will be played at Banbury CC’s ground
in White Post Road, Banbury (OX15 4BN) from 10:30am this Sunday 20th.
Will Sutcliffe, the T20 captain, said “I’m looking forward to defending our T20 title this weekend and
I’m feeling pretty confident going into Sunday. Our previous success in this competition and our
performances during this season put us in a good position” .
Overall, the club has had another very successful season in which the 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI all won their
groups in the cutdown version of the Cherwell League, with it’s revised format, while the Women’s
team have competed well throughout the Summer in the Home Counties Women’s League.
If you are coming to watch the match please follow these instructions:
• Do not come to the ground if you have any COVID19 symptoms
• Follow the rule of six, do not gather in groups of more than 6 people (fines of up to £3,200)
• Sign in using the QR code below which will be at the ground and on our website or at the bar
• Maintain social distancing
• Follow the instructions when using the bar and toilets and
• Please keep an eye on the ball, but do not pick it up if it goes over the boundary rope
Thame Town CC would like to thank its principal sponsors J Bennett & Son, Kubota UK and Field Sales
Solutions for their support during this short but very sweet season.
