Neil Walton

Weymouth

Sports Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Cricket: Weymouth Thirds beaten by Shillingstone Seconds

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

WEYMOUTH Thirds suffered a 25-run defeat as an experienced Shillingstone Seconds won their County Division Seven West encounter. Robin Cunningham’s fine 85 and a late unbeaten blitz of 28 by skipper Jerry Shaw helped Shillingstone to 189-7 from their 40 overs. The hosts did not have it all their own way, as young Luke Williams (2-13) and debutant Ismail Mohammed (2-26) both claimed a brace. Will Voaden (27) and Nat Thorne (24) also contributed in what was a good contest between bat and ball.
Weymouth lose first County division One game of 2025 season

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

WEYMOUTH suffered their first County Division One loss since the opening day after a brutal seven-wicket reverse to Corfe Mullen. Winning the toss and batting first on a good Redlands pitch, the Seasiders lacked any sort of fluency or application with the willow as Corfe’s slow bowlers dismantled their line-up. After Tommy Stannard (2-31) tempted openers Lloyd Beals (4) and Tom England (2) into loose shots, Neil Walton (25) and Kieron Womble (18) rebuilt to 45-2.
Cricket: Weymouth determined to keep top spot In County Division One

2 weeks ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

Two bowling points earned at Poole Town, before torrential rain curtailed the Seasiders’ clash, propelled them one point above second-placed Royal Challengers. Whyte’s men therefore go into today’s home match against old rivals Corfe Mullen (1pm) with targets on their back, but the Australian is braced for the challenge. He said: “I’m looking forward to the match this week. Last week was one of those with the weather but we managed to move to top spot.
Weymouth chasing fifth successive win with visit to Poole

3 weeks ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

Cube Whyte’s men are sitting second, one point behind leaders Royal Challengers after wins over the table-toppers, Wimborne Seconds, Witchampton and Broadstone Seconds. All four victories have featured emphatic performances with either bat, ball or both, culminating in skittling Broadstone for 78 during a nine-wicket win last weekend. And with the Seasiders improving each week, Whyte is keen for his players to maintain a top level of performance.
Weymouth looking to 'keep momentum up' after three straight wins

4 weeks ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

Having beaten leaders Royal Challengers, Wimborne Seconds and Witchampton in a tough opening cluster of fixtures, the Seasiders now tackle another of the two promoted sides. And skipper Cube Whyte is keen to extend second-placed Weymouth’s winning streak, with his men in touching distance of top spot. He told the Echo: “We’re looking to keep the momentum up after three wins on the bounce.
Weymouth Ladies Cricket Club attract Perenco sponsorship

1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

Independent oil and gas company Perenco have become the latest sponsor to join the Seasiders, with their logo featuring on the striking flame-orange knitwear. It is the latest positive move for Weymouth’s ladies, whose section of the club is growing rapidly both on and off the pitch. Women’s manager, Rachael Stow, said: “The team is going from strength to strength at the moment. “Receiving sponsorship from Perenco has been fabulous and enabled us to purchase warm tops for playing and training.
Still 'room for improvement' as Weymouth win third game in a row

1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

WEYMOUTH recorded their third-straight victory in County Division One, beating 2023 champions Witchampton by 57 runs at Crichel Park. Cube Whyte’s men remain second after collecting only three batting points, with Royal Challengers top after a crushing 226-run thrashing of Corfe Mullen. But with Weymouth having fully recovered from their opening-day loss to Witchampton, the Seasiders are buoyant. Their victory came after losing the toss on a wicket with moisture underneath a green top.
Weymouth look to 'settle the score' against league leaders

1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

Witchampton breezed past Weymouth with a clinical display on the opening weekend, taking a seven-wicket victory at Redlands. But Weymouth have encouraging recent memories at Crichel Park, having reduced the 2023 champions to 27-8 before claiming a four-wicket victory just 12 months ago. And, armed with two successive wins over Royal Challengers and Wimborne Seconds, Whyte is confident Weymouth are hitting form at a good time. He said: “I felt at our place we didn’t win the big moments.
Weymouth Seconds suffer first County Division Four defeat

1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

WEYMOUTH Seconds were beaten for the first time in County Division Four this season as a strong Marnhull Seconds side claimed a seven-wicket win at Redlands. Mark Gregory’s side were invited to bat first after losing the toss and were faced with a green-tinged wicket. Marnhull’s bowlers made early use of the conditions as Marcus Eaton (2-23) castled openers Andy Jeffreys (2) and Kaushikk Iyer (7).
Weymouth beat Wimborne seconds in County Division One

1 month ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Neil Walton

WEYMOUTH powered to second spot in County Division One with a 112-run dismantling of Wimborne Seconds at The Leaze. Cube Whyte’s men were in unrelenting mood with bat and ball but they first had to take full advantage of a risky decision from opposing skipper Martin Barker. Wimborne’s captain raised eyebrows when electing to field first on a wicket many believe to be Dorset’s best batting track.