Comments on: Bailey’s Bay Withdraws From ECCA Participation

By: 40 acres no mule

40 acres no mule — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:34:20 +0000

Do some research before you run your mouth. St d pulled out about 4 years ago and the cup was given to CCCC who defended it by defeating STD,Flatt’s and drawing with Bay.. It took 33 yrs because BBCC n STD would bat from 10 -6 or 3 – 7 to invoke a draw. This is why the rules were changed ref overs and time limits. Now that we play within the rules you want to take your ball home. Good bye and good riddance you bunch of brats. Don’t hate the player hate the GAME

By: Islander

Islander — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:13:55 +0000

hopefully St. Davids will carefully review their decision – I don’t know who it was that said we would support BBCC whoever it was definitely is corrupt in mind. If they truly knew us or was one of us you would know that. NEVAH would we support them

By: Young Bay Fan

Young Bay Fan — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:46:41 +0000

To all you CCCC supports why did it take you 33 years for you to win the cup?? …….. Oh my bad you didn’t win it St.Davids gave it to you! If it hadn’t been for St.Davids you would have been waiting another 33 plus years. After your embarrassing display on July 18.2015 the only cup you deserve is a paper cup.

By: A simple response

A simple response — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:30:18 +0000

You sound like a hater of Bay since you support everyone else. People normally despise the best….Go Bay….Really surprised at your comment as a Warrior fan. What we’re saying when your club took a stand for two years. How soon we forget !!!!!!

By: A simple response

A simple response — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:08:36 +0000

To Enough- I totally agree with you.

To CCCC- Always remember ” He who cries first, laughs last.

To Blazer- We’ll gladly take your marbles and go home. We can play in our own back yard. What about you?

By: Simply tired

Simply tired — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:53:07 +0000

Match Report, You are confusing two issues. I am sure Blazer does not condone the way some CCCC players acted and those players have been disciplined by the ECCA accordingly for their actions. The issue is that the ECCA made a decision that has now been overturned on appeal. If a person or group thinks they have been unfairly punished they have a right to appeal. This was done and was successful. All of this should spur the ECCA to update their rules so that this situation is not repeated.

By: Match Report

Match Report — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:13:57 +0000

Blazer… They give you 17 dislikes cause your statement is stupid. Stop being bias.. If you support what Cleveland did that says a lot about yourself.. time for a reality check.. Just saying..

By: Fisherman

Fisherman — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:13:45 +0000

Wouldn’t be nobody west of Castle Harbor if it weren’t for the settlers in the East. I am a CCCC and Warrior Fan and support Flatts. St. David’s, CCCC and Flatts, go for it hold up the banner of Sportsmanship, Community, Pride, Integrity and the love of the game. The East has the strongest support in the Island for a county game outside of Cup Match. Bay are crying foul play because they didn’t get the cup back – suck it up. Bay, I am very very disappointed with your decision as it shows a lack of positive encouragement and leadership for your Junior players and am hoping you will encourage them to play Junior County against CCCC on Saturday.

By: ReALLyBettty

ReALLyBettty — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:05:24 +0000

Also please note the ECCA did not REVERSE its decision. The APPEALS COMMITTEE did not uphold the ruling of the ECCA. The APPEALS COMMITTEE IS A SEPARATE group of individuals. Clubs should be aware of the process of how the ECCA is set up, and hopefully St. Davids will carefully review their decision. The fight should be to upgrade the old outdated Laws and Regulations that govern ECCA, not withdrawal from the game.

By: ReALLyBettty

ReALLyBettty — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:57:59 +0000

The decision was made by the ECCA to give the Cup to Bailey Bay. The ECCA made a case to the Appeals Committee to uphold the decision. The Appeals Committee ruled differently, and according to the By-Laws, Code of Conduct and Constitution of the ECCA that the decision was outside of the regulations. The Appeals Committee is made of individuals that are not a member of the ECCA. Due to this the ruling stands.

I think that Bailey Bay should stand with the decision. Too often when things do not go as we want we tend to withdraw and no longer participate. Is this a quick emotional decision by Bailey Bay. I think so. After all the call by the Appeals Committee was within the rights and rules of the ECCA league. There was nothing that was done to impact their decision which is wrong.

I would prefer if Bailey Bay stood firm and made a difference towards working in the future to ensure that certain Laws and Regulations with in the ECCA are upgraded and revised. This is the battle that Bailey Bay along with other clubs need to be focus on, rather than attempt to end a long tradition of cricket between communities.

It looks as if many Rules and Laws governing the ECCA may have become somewhat outdated and require a realignment. This is what the BBCC and other Clubs need to put their immediate attention too, rather than running away and taking their marbles home and not playing any more.

Many may not agree with with, but too often Club run away, rather than work on fixing the problem Lets not think emotionally but rationally.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:12:14 +0000

It’s been nearly a decade since the whole “11 million dollars” was implemented, with the aim of turning our top cricketers into professionals and taking the sport to the next level… which admittedly failed utterly (due to the administrators? the players? both? probably).

But cricket no longer receives such large sums, hasn’t in some time now. And yes, the men’s game has dropped in quality, while the women’s game couldn’t sustain itself. But the youth leagues remain strong and we’re seeing fruition in terms of players with potential developing.

So, not a total waste, the investment in the sport. But perhaps, it’s time attention shifted somewhat.

By: Toleratate

Toleratate — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:05:08 +0000

@Fisherman; not sure what are are referring to by “move on”, other than you did admit “it sounds like” so you may have misinterpreted my my blog. I am NOT ECCA rep or President (wow how did yo even come to that?).
I’ll slow it down as your tone leads me to believe you took my advise to St. David’s CCCC totally out of text.
Believe me; I KNOW, all about the St. David’s Community and culture as well as the strong proud people. I also know way before “we love to be called Warriors?” I think you are showing your age with that one.
This is not to correct you, but only to clear up my original blog.
My heart bleeds blue and gold and I’ve seen what came from St. David’s CCC stand against the ECCA and their spiteful punishment; while they breathed a sign of relieve to have St. David’s back. . As mentioned, I also saw that the club received NO support from ANY of the other clubs. With this, I caution St. David’s CCC on the stand they take on this current issue.
That is ALL I am stating. Believe me when I say I don’t require a history or cultural lesson.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:00:04 +0000

How you interpreted a giving props to the Eastern Counties sides for having established youth programmes, as some kind of “cricket isn’t about winning” thing, is beyond me. I suspect your disgruntlement is misplaced.

The Eastern Counties is potentially on the brink of being dismantled through controversy and you’re on about CCCC all day, that will be of little consolation when you have no other opponents to play against. Come on now.

By: stunned...

stunned... — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:57:41 +0000

like *thumbs up*

By: Make a new plan Stan

Make a new plan Stan — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:51:50 +0000

If BBCC felt that CCCC’s conduct was so deplorable why did they rejoin them on the field after a 40 minute wait? That would have been a perfect time to take a stand……BUT it would have made BBCC look like they were afraid of CCCC and that surely can’t be the case.

Is all of this indignation as a result of what truly happened OR as a result of losing to such a low score AFTER everything that happened?

I would think that had BBCC won this match outright and convincingly there would be no hue and cry of injustice because the cup would be in the hands of the team that THINKS they deserve it the most.

If you had won the cup and THEN withdrawn from what is NOW being called a spectical…..now THAT would have been saying something.

ALSO:
IF you return to the ECCA, have a meeting with your fans and try to encourage them to stay off the field and refrain from jeering batsmen when they get out…..a sore winner is no different than a sore loser.

By: blazer

blazer — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:20:56 +0000

I just want to know why I got 17 dislikes,:(
its true Flatts & Bay got invited as guest.. It was told that they didn’t want to be left out, so they got invited. So now you want to pull your junior team out of the eastern league? SMH!! If it wasn’t the kindness of the “farmers” and the “fishermen” there probably wouldn’t even be Eastern County”. Now look at Bay,take your marbles and go home, NO TEAM & I MEAN NO TEAM, puts on a county game like CCCC and our wonderful & happy fans:),:o

By: Just Me

Just Me — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:03:55 +0000

Ya Dumb or something?

You have the nerve to talk about accepting decisions, bringing a game in disrepute, threatening officials? But ya whole fan base can accept what they saw out on that field on August 18th.
You sound like Corn Oil, I wonder if any of you defending this outcome can taste the crap that spews out of ya mouth.

Get the Hell outta here

By: CCCC

CCCC — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 02:09:12 +0000

Bailey’s Bay are a big bunch of cry babies . Don’t get bitter at ECCA . Get better . It sweet watching them cry . Cleveland boys 4 ever

By: Corn Oil

Corn Oil — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:33:40 +0000

So much of what people are getting is the wrong information and running with it . The ECCA did not reverse their decision. The process worked it was an appeal to a committee who made the decision. The ECCA had to follow their ruling . Bay I understand you mad ok make a stand if you want good for you. Your stand demonstrates nothing more then decent and discontent with a ruling. Are you not also bringing the game in disrepute, you will judge no,t many will think different. I know you are mad cause you could not score those runs and feel cheated you will not be the first and not the last for sure. So stand out and stay away start your own Eastern Cricket League call your selves Cherry tree rebels what ever you do have that right.

By: bill

bill — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:27:06 +0000

If I interrupt BBCC response to the ECCA’s final ruling after appeal correctly, they are saying that they would still like to participate in the series however they are demanding the resignation of the present Exec. Now if I am following them correctly they would be spot on considering the mishandling of this matter and the folly that came out of the spot sales. #eccareshuffle

By: Discussed

Discussed — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:05:03 +0000

Steven Douglas – Where can refunds for the last two county games be collected?

By: Discussed

Discussed — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:43:56 +0000

Ask Steven Douglas where I can get my refund for last two game.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:14:47 +0000

No problem with money earmarked & used exclusevly for the youth.

Big problem if money is going to adults who do not know how to conduct themselves in sport.

By: cotty

cotty — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:28:02 +0000

Excuse my weighing in…..I have a problem with government providing one penny to cricket in Bermuda….last I heard Dr. Brown gave $10 million (or was it $11 million) to the devolopment of cricket…yet since this huge outlay our international representation has been nothing short of embarrassing…..any money’s donated to cricket….it surely hasn’t been spent on the improvement of cricket….BUT….if it has been spent on the improvement of cricket then our community has proven it is a total waste of tax payer’s money….sorry…but I just can’t get past the truth.

By: Time Shall Tell

Time Shall Tell — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:24:38 +0000

Except for the breeze flappin from ya chops, Gold & Blue all day everyday… #warrior4life

By: Ms. Poli Tician

Ms. Poli Tician — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:53:29 +0000

Using the term “nazi” is just offensive. Likening someone who corrects grammar to a nazi is both ignorant and offensive. If you must insult, find another way without resurrecting the painful actions of a murderous regime.

And by the way, the grammar was awful and hard to read. I gave up halfway. If people want to be heard, and debate, the least they could do is learn to put sentences together in a cogent fashion. Local teachers must cringe when they read some of these posts

By: smh

smh — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:42:41 +0000

who brings the fans and money? BBCC and St.DavidsCC! GTFOH with your dumb chat.

By: smh

smh — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:40:03 +0000

you sound dumb…

By: cotty

cotty — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:33:21 +0000

Excuse my weighing in…..I have a problem with government providing one penny to cricket in Bermuda….last I heard Dr. Brown gave $10 million (or was it $11 million) to the devolopment of cricket…yet since this huge outlay our international representation has been nothing short of embarrassing…..any money’s donated to cricket are either absorbed by the exrcutive or spent on Elephants….it surely hasn’t been spent on the improvement of cricket….BUT….if it has been spent on the improvement of cricket then our community has proven it is a total waste of tax payer’s money….sorry…but I just can’t get past the truth.

By: Time Shall Tell

Time Shall Tell — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:28:18 +0000

Ever notice that ever since they formed the ECCA that the Eastern Counties has been plagued with nothing but controversy year after year after year? Look back & really think about it.

By: Fisherman

Fisherman — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:41:05 +0000

I have read your post and it sounds like you don’t want to move on Toleratate – are you speaking as an ECCA rep or perhaps you the President who is again attempting to make St David’s look bad, well it wont work. We are a peculiar people or tribe as we love to be called Warriors. We are a strong, proud and wonderful people who loves our Community, our families, our friends and our history. We are true to our blood line in that we love and accept people sometimes cautiously no matter where they come from you should know this. We demand respect as should we all. We don’t provoke confusion, we move around it and suggest the ECCA work on moving their Executive out or around and let the wickets fall where they may

By: Devin

Devin — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:18:39 +0000

Excuse me but Cleveland is correctly first in all youth legumes and what your gonna say now cricket isn’t about winning its called exuces that why we don’t make it no where internationally cccc all day bay is to used to having stuff their way it’s a new upcoming cccc all day baileys bay no way

By: Concerned

Concerned — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:16:33 +0000

Be careful Sir we have been through and are rising don’t ever forget the resolve of St David’s Islanders you speak as if you are a concerned member of the club far from it I suggest the ECCA revamp their rules and regulations and hold Yourself accountable in many ways The ECCA wants to, no let me put it this way, you should deal with what is before you and let the clubs talk amongst themselves for a resolve. the ECCA funds still to be recovered who is to be held responsible and who will be expected to respond with honesty as the politicians say be transparent.

By: Islander

Islander — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:08:09 +0000

note the names of the following Clubs Cleveland COUNTY Cricket Club Flatts Victoria Cricket Club St David’s COUNTY Cricket Club Baileys Bay Cricket Club who are the County Clubs for sure Cleveland and St David’s

no ill feelings with Flatts who have stood firm over the years many people have cast them down – stay strong Flatts be of good courage

By: Dread

Dread — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:28:40 +0000

True Dat!

By: He-Must-Go

He-Must-Go — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:18:31 +0000

After all of this and what I was at the between CCCC & BBCC, the first person who should step down is The President of ECCA, Mr.Steven Douglas

By: Toleratate

Toleratate — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:18:15 +0000

@ Islander, I agree with your comparison of when St.David’s took a stand.
To St. David’s; I can only advise to tread carefully on this one. When you was fighting to maintain control over spots at your own grounds; monies that assisted in upkeep of your club and grounds and aided greatly in sports programs; no-one had your back. I believe the advice from ECCA was that you should not depend on that money, but find other creative ways to finance your responsibilities (sic). How many years did your players/community/fans have to suffer? Since that decision, look whats happened just this year with ECCA having control.
Please St. David’s, be careful on what level you get involved in this.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:10:00 +0000

Ok well all good things must come to an end. Shame, shame, butthis community event got out of hand when they first started to charge for spots,lack of sponsorship to support host clubs. It cost the supporters for a 3 day event an average of $1000.00 & to attend based on 2 spot allocation. The list goes on, this year ( wow over $30,000 got stolen) its just been drama, so bow out in peace and stop it all together, makes no sense only 2 teams playing. Like the rest of the island sports, its lacking community support.Bad decisions come in all sports, suck it up and move on, not the first time this has happened, Umpires make the final decision, ( or get a 3rd umpire) ECCA.
Look at cupmatch!! horrible cricket, like playing in your back yard, ridiculous.

By: jt

jt — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:01:38 +0000

Don’t lump other sports with football and cricket.

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:53:41 +0000

STILL BAY ALL DAY!! AIN’T NO BREEZE LIKE DAT SEA BREEZE!!

By: Rica

Rica — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:52:52 +0000

As a Warriors fan I am truly saddened by the actions of the players on the 18th, it was a disappointment and embarrassment. Even more saddening is the lack of full disclosure reactions of the situation. The whole series this year has been soiled by negativity, starting with the theft of the monies collected for the spots. As the President of St. David’s CCC said we need to stand united against this current ECCA administration to see the required results.

Let us bring the quality of the game and the legacy back to where it needs to be.

St. David’s Boyz 4 eva

By: blazer

blazer — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:40:24 +0000

lets not forget our history. It was a friendly game between the
farmers and the fishermen. Tuckers Town aka CCCC and St. Davids.
Flatts and Baileys Bay got invited in as guest. Lets all relax and get ready to watch some cricket. CCCC forever!!!

By: Jr Smith

Jr Smith — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:37:09 +0000

you serious, giving grief for spelling? #grammarnazis

By: Dread

Dread — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:37:10 +0000

Bermuda sports again going down the drain!

By: PBanks

PBanks — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:35:15 +0000

Amendment: Cleveland also, apologies for the omission.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:33:56 +0000

One thing you definitely have to commend Bay for, and St. David’s and Flatts for that matter, is the attention they’ve shown to their youth programmes.

By: Islander

Islander — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:29:48 +0000

doesn’t seem like any of the six persons who liked it or the persons who disliked my post had a problem reading hmmm wonder why

By: Hurricane

Hurricane — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:23:23 +0000

Even poetry takes a break. Very poorly written @ Islander

By: Baygirl

Baygirl — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:17:00 +0000

Why would the Dept of Youth and Sport suspend funds given to the club??? They had a very successful youth program this year (and every other year) and they are still playing in the league. They have only withdrawn from ECCA games which I don’t think government pays for anyways. They are taking a stand for what is right so stopping hating!

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:16:15 +0000

Me thinks someone is adrift in the Triangle………………….