Glossop CC Secures Rising Star Digby Evans for 2025 Season
Glossop Cricket Club has made a major signing for the 2025 season, bringing in one of the region’s brightest young talents, Digby Evans.
Fresh off from an excellent 2024 season in the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League, where Evans dominated for Hayfield CC with 50 wickets, which included an amazing 8 for 26, Glossop’s acquisition of this rising star signals their intent to make waves in the Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL) next season.
‘Diggers’ has been a force to reckon with on the local cricket scene. As part of Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s Academy, he’s been on a clear trajectory toward a high standard of cricket. His inclusion in Derbyshire’s 2024 Boys' Academy was a nod to his consistency with the ball and all-around cricketing ability.
This move to Glossop CC is not just another step in Evans’ development—it’s a signal that he’s ready to take on a challenge and further test himself in the competitive Greater Manchester Cricket League, with Glossop hoping this is the perfect stage for Evans to sharpen his skills.
Glossop’s first XI, known for their strong bowling unit, will be boosted by Evans’ ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. With senior players like Hargreaves, Sonczak and Eyre and Pro Samarasooriya leading the attack last season, Evans’ arrival adds more firepower to an already potent bowling line up.
Glossop Cricket Club has been on a steady rise, and their focus on youth development aligns perfectly with Evans’ ambitions. The club’s ability to nurture young talent is evident from their juniors with both current and former county and GMCL representative players in their ranks. This, coupled with the experienced leadership in the senior ranks, makes Glossop an ideal place for Diggers to evolve into a more complete cricketer. The club hope to make a mark in 2025 with a squad balanced between seasoned campaigners and fresh talent like Evans.
His proven ability to take key wickets, combined with his experience at Derbyshire’s Academy, makes him a valuable asset as he steps into the competitive GMCL. With Glossop’s support, he’s poised to continue his upward trajectory.
The cricketing family at GCC will be fully behind Diggers as he embarks on his next cricketing chapter. All at the club will be eager to see what we can do to help this young talent flourish at North Road in the upcoming season.
Gaming Nights return to Glossop Cricket Club in conjunction with Adaptive Gaming with two events planned for 2025. The first event is on Friday 21st March 2025 6pm-8pm where we will find out who's the best EAFC25 player in Glossop. If you don't want to play EAFC or have time between tournament games, we'll have loads more on top... Tickets are £12 per person and can be purchased online here 60-120" HD screens Xbox Playstation Nintendo Retro + Arcade Games The second event is on Friday 25th April 6pm-8pm , where Adaptive Gaming will be running another amazing night of gaming with competitions and tournaments, and giving away some very cool prizes! Tickets for this event are £12 per person and can be purchased online here . Both events are open to persons aged 16 or under.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at North Road on Thursday, 13th February. All members of the club are cordially invited to attend this important event. The AGM provides an opportunity to review the past year's activities, discuss the club's financial position, and outline plans for the upcoming season. Members will also have the opportunity to elect committee members and raise any matters of concern. Your participation is highly valued, and we encourage all members to attend and contribute to the future of Glossop Cricket Club. The meeting will commence at 7:45pm. We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, 13th February at North Road. Whilst we welcome all members to join us at the AGM, I'd like to remind you that as per the club constitution, junior members under 16 and social members do not receive a vote. While we keep an up to date list of all members, sometimes people are not contactable and so if you know of any member who hasn't received this invite, please do feel free to forward it on.
SATURDAY 1st FEB | 11am The walk is open to EVERYONE. Juniors, seniors, partners, family, friends, dogs etc. The more the merrier, all are welcome. It’s a good chance to get out in the open, catch up, keep fit etc. The walk will begin at 11am, starting from Glossop CC. Breakfast barms, teas and coffees from 10am. Upon return the bar will be open and we will put some hot food on and for those breaking Dry January - the bar will be open! Suitable walking boots, clothing and equipment recommended.