Player Profiles.

Stephen Dyer "Dyso" (Captain 2000) (Vice Captain 1999) Stephen has been with North since 1990 however, due to being at university and work commitments he has perhaps not played as much senior cricket as he or the club might have wanted. An opening batsman who normally tries to hold the innings together while the stoke makers play their shots. Stephen has been elected as club captain for the 2000 season, something which he is relishing. Like 'Max', another one who is frequently found at the bar talking very little sense about most things.
Jim Patterson "Zulu" (Vice Captain 2000) Jim has been with north for the past two seasons and within that short period of time his contribution to the club has been immense. He was by far the most prolific run scorer the club during the 1999 season. Jim is one of the most liked and well known cricketers throughout Ireland, as well as being one of the most feared left handed batsmen. A mere forty Irish caps does not justify his talent. Next year Jim dons the mantle of vice captain for the firsts. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable.
Peter Reid "Speed" Peter is a genuine all rounder and was the leading wicket taker in seasons 1997 and 98. With the bat Peter has been explosive on numerous occasions. He has the skill and all round ability to turn matches on his own. Peter is also the soul of the first team with a very 'individual' sense of humour which tends to board on the side of madness. Frequently found running around the club plotting with his 'friend and confidant', Mutt.
Johnno Bouyens Johnno joined the club at the beginning of 1999 having arrived from South Africa to work in Northern Ireland. A deceptively talented off spinner who picked up bowler of the year in 1999, something which surprised him as he considered himself a top order batsman who bowled a bit. He showed however, on a number of occasions why he played in such a high standard in South Africa. His innings in the senior cup final typifying his immense batting talent. Some one who should be avoided in the bar if you want to see the next morning with a clear head !
Mark Marais "Zim" Mark who believes that he has semi retired from senior cricket has been with the club for a number of years now having settled from Zimbabwe in Ireland. A medium left arm bowler who is probably one of the most economical in the club. He believes he is a number nine batsman and would argue that he rarely gets the chance. A very popular person throughout the club who works tirelessly behind the scenes organising social functions and drinking sessions with absolutely any one who will listen.
Paul Jackson "Jacko" Paul has been playing cricket for as long as most people can remember. Paul is probably the most talented wicket keeper / batsman that North and Ireland have produced. He is the most capped Irish wicket keeper of all time. Does not don the gloves now but is heard and seen at backward point. Has threatened to retire on numerous occasions but as yet all appear to be veiled threats. The most punctual and well turned out member of the squad. Is also believed to be a closet Bruce Springstein fan but all attempts to hear him have proven futile.
David Johnston "Doc or Badger" David is a contemporary of Jacko having schooled together and played most of their cricket together. David is a very slow left arm occasional spin bowler who manages to get wickets with the unlikeliest deliveries. David has also threatened to retire from senior cricket but this seems unlikely to happen if red wine is readily available. Like most of the senior squad David is a very social and committed member of the club also playing rugby in the closed season. David's batting however is sometimes forgotten. He is a more than useful lower/middle order batsman.
David Finlay "Mutt" David is a product of North having played here from the age of 13 years old. He has been playing first eleven cricket for three years now and he grows with stature each year, culminating with his man of the match award in the senior cup final in 1999. David is another all rounder and is a match winner with either bat or ball, very much like his sporting idol Peter 'Speed' Reid. David has represented Ulster and Ireland at schools level at both cricket and rugby and is now a student at Newcastle university.
Chris Corlett "Dark Horse" Chris like David is another product of North's youth policy and is a great prospect for the future. Chris is a middle order bat and medium paced bowler. Chris broke into the first eleven during 1999 and hopefully will develop and strengthen his position in 2000. Chris is a second year student at Durham university where he also plays hockey. Chris had a major role to play in the winning of the cup final enjoying a spectacular run out. His performance in the after match celebrations were also in that same mode.
David Haire David has been with north for two seasons having joined with Jim Patterson in 1998. David is the 1st team wicket keeper and a lower order batsman. He has filled the somewhat large hole left by Jacko when he hung up the gloves. Another great 'time keeper' but as he has to travel from Lurgan to play in Belfast he often uses this as his excuse!
Chris Fuller Chris who is still at school played on a number of occasions for the first eleven and was 12th man in the cup final. He like the other youngsters developed during the year scoring his first senior 50 while only being 17. Chris played for Ulster and Irish schools in 1999 and should maintain this in the 2000 season. He is an opening bat who also bowls leg spin. Like Chris Corlett he also enjoyed post cup final celebrations, perhaps a little too much, you know what I mean Chris!

Many thanks to Stephen Dyer for contributing the profiles of the 1st Team squad.