Portcullis Cricket Club

We come towards the end of another year. Fresh from the historic truimph of Ben Stokes winning Sports Personality of The Year here in Aberdeen. It was a historic year for Portcullis Cricket Club as well. 2019 was the first time the club had won Grade Three. A remarkable achievement in what was a tough division, four or five teams would not looked out of place topping this league. The challenge of Grade Two cricket (barring possible grades reconstruction) will be both exciting and challenging. 2019 also saw back to back Reid Cup Finals but also sadly back to back Cup Final defeats. Both times soundly beaten by the better team on each day.

It’s that time of the year. Winter (hopefully) is finally behind us. Spring is once again in the air. It’s time for Men and Women of all ages to don the whites, dust down the kit bag, oil the bat and do the stretches. It is time to hear willow upon leather, see long sunny days, utter cries of howzat, regale in tales of cricketing derring–do, preferably in a nice environment after the dust has settled and pleasantries exchanged.

Yes folks cricket is back!! Portcullis CC are once again preparing for another season of scintillating cricket and even more stimulating conversation. We’ll probably finish up with reasonable cricket and, at best, a good laugh but we can all dream!!

As always Portcullis are always on the lookout for new players. We welcome ALL newcomers to our club. Whether you are a seasoned campaigner or someone new to playing the game come along and join us. We are about to embark on another season of adventurous Grade Three Cricket on a Saturday and recreational friendly cricket on a Sunday and we would love you to join us.

We practice every Wednesday at Duthie Park starting at 6pm. Why not come along?

We are a friendly bunch who enjoy all aspects of the game (especially the social side!). If you fancy giving this cricket malarkey a whirl or are looking to get a regular game, please get in touch. You can either contact us through our website or if you fancy quicker contact text us on 078881347136 or email falconerronnie22@gmail.com. We are happy to answer any of your queries. Please note we do not charge an annual membership fee. Fees are paid on a pay as you play basis.

Portcullis Cricket Club will be hosting their 4th Indoor Practice session of 2019 on Sunday 31st March 2019.

The 2018 Reid Cup Final was written in a unique way - different from the previous reports written on this website. As the Chief Reporter was on holiday at the time we had to come up with an alternative match report. This we did by inserting the live Portcullis WhatsApp feed  on the day of the Cup Final. If you wish to read the report please click on or copy and paste into the server the link below:

Saturday August 4th saw Portcullis entertain Methlick 2nds at their hallowed turf of Duthie Park. To read the match report. Please click on the link below (or copy and paste). 

http://portculliscc.co.uk/portcullis/game/670  

During our defeat at home to Methlick 2nds, Portcullis legend Bob Adie at 69 years young hit his highest ever score for Portcullis with a fine knock (and top score) of 25.

Congratulations Bob on a magnificent effort! You continue to inspire your friends here at Portcullis. Well done Sir!

Week twelve of the 2018 season saw Portcullis back on their travels once more - this time to the picturesque Lairds Ground in the lovely village of Methlick to take on Methlick 2nds.