Neil Walton

Weymouth

Sports Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Weymouth looking to 'keep momentum up' after three straight wins

1 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Seasiders expect 'tough test' against unbeaten Minstermen

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

The Minstermen have won both of their County Division One matches this season and sit second in the table behind early pacesetters Witchampton. Weymouth come into the game at The Leaze having secured their first win of the season in emphatic style, sinking Royal Challengers Sports by six wickets. But the Seasiders will need to improve again if they are to record back-to-back victories, Whyte believes. He said: “We’re looking forward to a tough test this week at Wimborne.
Weymouth cricket thirds lose out in long awaited return

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

WEYMOUTH Thirds’ long-awaited return to action ended with a 198-run defeat at Sturminster & Hinton Seconds in County Division Seven West. Fred Burnham’s youthful side are concentrating on building experience this summer and the young Seasiders stuck to their task in the field superbly on a warm afternoon. They managed to restrict the hosts to 229-8 from their 40 overs following Kaushikk Iyer’s burst of 4-30.
Debutant claims five wicket haul as Weymouth claim first win of season

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

WEYMOUTH earned their first win of the 2025 County Division One season courtesy of a dramatic six-wicket success over promoted side Royal Challengers Sports. Winning the toss and batting first at Redlands, the visitors showed fearlessness and aggression with the willow and breezed to 66-1 after Chili Farmer (1-39) removed Ashish Sharma (8).
Seasiders set for slice of history as new third team begins life

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

Weymouth's Lloyd Beal (right( in action (Image: Idris Martin) WEYMOUTH are all set for a slice of history at Sturminster & Hinton Seconds on Saturday (1pm). For the first time in more than a decade, the Seasiders will field a third team as the club builds experience into their young crop of talent. Fred Burnham has the honour of captaining the side as they begin life in County Division Seven West.