In the first of a new series, we take a look back to teams of yesteryear. First up is the 2004 1st XI who played in the Cheshire County League Division 1 and finished in a very credible 3rd place on 287 points behind champions Christleton (392 pts) and runners-up Toft (335 pts).

Gary Dixon captained the side in 2004 and used a total of 22 players throughout the season with Lee Dixon being the only ever present, and overseas player; Stewart McCabe playing in 18 of the 23 games played.

Looking at the team photo, we take the opportunity to zoom in on those players (starting back row from left to right)…

Back Row (L-R)

MARK ROWLAND
Played: 20
Runs: 212 at an average of 15.14
Highest Score: 51
Wickets: 9 at an average of 15.22
Best Bowling: 5 for 36
Fielding: 11 x catches, 4 x stumpings
Currently opening the batting & keeping wicket for Chester BH in the Cheshire County League Premier Division and also playing for Cheshire

STEWART McCABE
Played: 18
Runs: 591 at an average of 39.40
Highest Score: 89
Wickets: 1 at an average of 96.00
Best Bowling: 1 for 39
Fielding: 2 x catches, 1 x run out
Currently playing for St.George's DC 1st Grade in Sydney and has been the Player of the Year for the last two seasons having scored 886 runs and taken 28 wickets in 2014/15. Stewart has also starred for the 'Sydney Sixers' Academy.

KEITH JONES
Played: 20
Runs: 32 at an average of 6.40
Highest Score: 8*
Wickets: 31 at an average of 26.84
Best Bowling: 3 for 25
Fielding: 3 x catches
Retired now and running his own law practise (KJP Partnership). Has remained a prominent member of the club supporting the Sportsman's Dinner and Summer Ball over the years

IAN LINWOOD
Played: 20
Runs: 46 at an average of 5.75
Highest Score: 23
Wickets: 20 at an average of 33.85
Best Bowling: 4 for 39
Fielding: 4 x catches, 1 x run out
Currently playing for Chester BH in the Cheshire County League Premier Division

LEE DIXON
Played: 23
Runs: 184 at an average of 10.22
Highest Score: 31
Wickets: 30 at an average of 25.73
Best Bowling: 4 for 42
Fielding: 8 x catches
Currently captain of Chester BH in the Cheshire County League Premier Division as well as being vice-captain of Cheshire and Cheshire T20 captain

CHRIS STOWEEL-SMITH
Played: 17
Runs: 255 at an average of 23.18
Highest Score: 56
Fielding: 10 x catches, 1 x run out
Current 1st XI number 3 batsmen having scored 492 runs in 2015

Front Row (L-R)

CHRIS DHENIN
Played: 22
Runs: 414 at an average of 21.79
Highest Score: 62
Fielding: 5 x catches
Now retired to allow him more time with his wife and two young children, and of course playing golf.

DARREN WARBURTON
Played: 16
Runs: 343 at an average of 24.50
Highest Score: 70
Current 1st XI number 6 batsmen having scored 368 runs in 2015.

GARY DIXON (Captain)
Played: 21
Runs: 147 at an average of 18.38
Highest Score: 25
Wickets: 31 at an average of 18.84
Best Bowling: 6 for 37
Fielding: 6 x catches, 2 x run outs
Newly retired having played his 500th 1st XI game in 2015 and took 45 wickets in the 1st and 2nd XI's during the season.

NICK RIVETT
Played: 21
Runs: 487 at an average of 25.63
Highest Score: 75*
Fielding: 14 x catches, 1 x stumping, 2 x run outs
Now living in the Oxford area, Nick is a former Chairman and current player for Oxford Downs CC in the Cherwell Cricket League

DANNY NEWHOUSE
Played: 8
Runs: 84 at an average of 16.80
Highest Score: 53
Wickets: 13 at an average of 20.31
Current 2nd XI all rounder having scored 315 runs and taken 9 wickets in 2015.

Other players who featured in 2004 who weren't on the photo are:

Chris Camden (10 games)
Ian Sharrock (8 games)
Andy Beacher (6 games)
Jon Crofton (6 games)
Gavin Byrom (4 games)
Barrie Burns (3 games)
Brian Shenton (2 games)
Ross Dixon (2 games)
Graeme McGowan (1 game)
Simon McGowan (1 game)
Pete Jarvis (1 game)