Strathmore Cricket Union: the first 90 years a history 1928-2018

147 expectation of yet another hammering. And they were not disappointed, with even the raw and inexperienced Sri Lanka doing well against them at the end of the season. The AGM was held in November. There had been a scandal earlier on in the season with Aberdeen Grammar School FP. There had been frequent complaints in the past about the standard of their Rubislaw pitch but this one involved themnot paying their fees! That seems to have been resolved, and the main focus was on “shamateurism” and professional cricketers playing even in the 2nd Division, but there was the customary resistance to change, although there was some agreement on the registration of players. There was an agreement to restrict the playing of 1st XI League games to a Saturday to allowmore scope of Cup and representative cricket. Long standing Committee Member Gavin McKiddie stood down from the Committee and tribute was paid to his lengthy service. Arbroath United - Union Winners 1988 Back:- Ian Chisholm (scorer), Jeff Petrie, Ian McMillan, Steve Plomer, Steve Easson, Euan Ritchie, Grant Robb, Kevin Ritchie, Cyril Thompson (Pres) Front:- Linsay Russell, David Bridges, Clarence Parfitt (Prof), Murray Clark (Capt), Howard McLoughlin, George Salmond