Local cricket legend Mel Whittle reminisces about his long career, with KEITH McHUGH. I WAS extremely busy with work in the early part of 1984 and was considering finishing with cricket after one more season at Shaw St Pauls. But after being approached by Oldham, I felt I had to grab the opportunity of playing [...]
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Mel takes 100th wicket as First team defeat Middleton
Posted on September 14, 2010
After 49 years of cricket, Oldham’s own Mel Whittle signed off in style by becoming the first amateur player to take 100 wickets in a single season in the Central Lancashire League. Needing five more to reach the landmark, heading into the final match, at home to Middleton, the weather made it look doubtful that [...]