Rain has dominated proceedings so far in Gala’s 2023 season, with all but three of our 10 games so far being impacted by the weather.
The club went into new season having not played any pre season games due to the rain and opposition call offs.
And there wasnt much luck in first week as the firsts never got started at Edinburgh South due to a wet outfield and continued rainfall.
The Seconds did get a game, albeit a damp one, as they triumphed by seven wickets over fellow Borders side Peebles County. Max Hastings the stand out with 61 not out.
Week two saw the firsts suffer a frustrating afternoon as rain and then bad light meant they just missed out on a win against Grange 2nds, while their Scottish Cup tie at home to Aberdeenshire was called off by the weather.
The 2s suffered a miserable afternoon at the infamous Meadows against Morton, with the game eventually called off in persistent rain with Gala 14 for 4.
The u14s game against Peebles was also called off the following Monday but u12s defeated Carlton with an impressive win at Meigle Park.
Gala firsts looked on course for their first win when they bowled out Linlithgow for 103 last Saturday, with pro Janith Chathuranga taking 5 for 18.
But the Braw Lads were bowled out for 94 to suffer a painful 9 run loss.
There was more joy for the 2nds as they beat Tranent and Preston Village at Meigle Park by 37 runs.
Sam McAneny scored 32 for Gala and his uncle Scott Paterson took 3 for 6 while youngster Ruaridh Anderson managed 3 for 13 as Tranent made 92 in reply.
Gala’s Scottish Cup tie with Aberdeenshire was finally played last Sunday, with Aberdeenshire winning by 42 runs via DLS scoring system as rain again played its part. Ash Rhode took 3 wickets in the visitors total of 141 while the returning Jamie Crooks was also amongst the wickets.
Despite a frustrating start to season weather wise, the club has had a fantastic response to its drive to secure more player sponsors with well over 30 sponsors secured. In addition, the club secured a new sponsor for its playing shirts in Borders Podiatry and Performance Clinic. All sponsors are available to view at our sponsors page which also has information if you wish to sponsor us for remainder of season.