Aberdeen Grammar FPs Cricket Club

Many thanks for all the messages of support that we have received in the last 48 hours following our league triumph.  We have received messages from many former players, many past opponents and from many current opponents and local cricket supporters.

We have done our utmost to respond to everyone individually, but it is always a challenge given all the various mediums.  But if we have missed you – we do appreciate your support.

We congratulate Bon Accord on yet another triumph, both they and Knightriders were formidable opponents throughout the season and it took all we had to keep them at bay in the league.

Finally, the team wish to thank those who came to support on Saturday and everyone that took the time to support us throughout the season. We look forward to welcoming you all back next season.

FPs have won grade won for the 1st time in 75 years, in an outcome few would have predicted back in April.  Requiring 14 points to be sure of the title, they made 174 for 9 thanks to 48 from skipper Rob Swiergon and 55 from Karan Anand.  Youngster Leston D’Costa also batting superbly for 32 overs to anchor the innings.  This meant FPs had 9 points and when stalwart Roland Knudson claimed the 5th wicket, FPs were champions.  FPs eventually closed out a huge victory as Kemnay Kintore were dismissed for 51, Karan Anand claiming 5 wickets.

It has been a tremendous team and squad effort during the season, with every one of the 19 players who turned out in grade 1 this season contributing to a magnificent achievement.