Watch Lancashire for just 25p

Watch Lancashire for just 25p In 2009, 40-over League cricket celebrates its 40th anniversary, but it will also be the last season the competition is played by the first-class counties. From next year, the 40-over format will be replaced by a second Twenty20 competition called the P20 – the ECB's version of the highly popular Indian Premier League.

Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has enjoyed plenty of success in the 40-over competition, having won the title five times (1969, 1970, 1989, 1998 and 1999) – with only Essex and Kent equalling this feat.

During its 40-year history, the League has endured many name changes and make-overs but it will also be remembered fondly by Lancashire players and supporters.

40 Years of Hits – do you remember …

1969	Lancashire beat Warwickshire at Nuneaton to win first ever John Player League with one game to spare.
1970	Lancashire beat Yorkshire at Old Trafford in front of 30,000 at Old Trafford to retain League title.
1988	Lancashire beat Worcestershire at Edgbaston by 52 runs in first ever play-off final with Mike Watkinson Man of the Match after bowling Graeme Hick and hitting 42*
1989	Paul Allott hit six from first ball of the final over in the last match of season to beat Surrey at Old Trafford and win League title.
1998	Glen Chapple destroys Roses rivals with 6 for 25 at Headingley, the best bowling by a Lancashire player in the League. Lancashire go on to win League.
1999	21 year old Andrew Flintoff smashes 143 off 66 balls v Essex at Chelmsford. Lancashire score 301 and win by 3 runs. It remains the highest innings for Lancashire in League history, and Lancashire go on to retain title that season.

On Sunday 19^th July, Lancashire Lightning will start their NatWest Pro40 League (Division Two) campaign against Derbyshire Phantoms at Old Trafford, and although it’s the last year of the League, it’s a further opportunity for Lancashire players to create their own piece of history in what has been a memorable competition for the County.

Lancashire Lightning’s 2009 NatWest Pro40 League match schedule at Old Trafford;

Date	Opposition	Time
Sunday 19 July	Derbyshire Phantoms	13:45pm
Wednesday 22 July	Surrey Brown Caps	16:40pm
Sunday 6 September	Kent Spitfires	12:45pm
Sunday 27 September	Warwickshire Bears	12:45pm

Tickets are now on sale for all of Lancashire’s home NatWest Pro40 League matches – savings available on advanced purchases.

*** Watch Lancashire’s final game of 40-over cricket for just 25p!! ***

To reminisce about the “good old days” of Sunday League cricket, LCCC is giving 4,000 people the opportunity to watch the Lightning’s final Pro40 League match against Warwickshire on Sunday 27 September at 1969 prices!

From 10am on Wednesday 15^th July, supporters can purchase up to six (6) tickets at 25p each (equivalent to Five Shillings in 1969) to watch Lancashire Lightning v Warwickshire Bears. There are only 4,000 tickets available and it’s on a first-come, first-serve basis. These can only be purchased by calling the Old Trafford ticket office on 0161 282 4040 during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4:30pm).