IN form John Hitchmough (60) and Ian Cockbain junior (52) created a century partnership to lay the foundations for Firwood Bootle to progress to the last 32 of the national Cockspur Cup.

LANCASHIRE Knockout holders Firwood Bootle swept into the final for the third successive year with a comfortable 72-run win against Ormskirk. Veteran John Hitchmough stole the show with a fine 69 ...