April 2008

Staffs Inter-league Match 3 Report

Stafford Sunday A slipped to a disappointing 10-8 defeat at the hands of Afford One in their third Inter-league match of the season. The away trip started well for the Stafford side as they went into a 5-3 lead including a break and dish from Mike Barker and a top finish from Mark Billingsley in their frames. The Longton players then staged a comeback, winning 4 of the next 5 frames to lead 7-6. Back came Stafford A to retake the lead at 8-7 but that was their last taste of success as the Afford team handled the pressure better to secure the final frames of the night. Double victories on the evening for Rob Wharne, Mark Billingsley and Steve Finney were unfortunately to no avail.

Afford Rileys came back to Stafford with revenge on their minds after being knocked out of the Inter-league cup earlier in the season by Stafford Sunday B and didn't disappoint after a 12-6 win. With all their big hitters available it was Afford who played some outstanding pool with four matches ending with 7 ball clearances as the Stafford lads struggled to cope. Skipper Lee Haidarovic decided to gamble and give two fringe players a chance to cement their place in the first team with himself dropping to the subs bench. However, this didn't work out as only Chris Hanlon and Ant Whitehead managed to put a W in the win column after the first half of games. The second half started brighter as Gaz Baker and Ant Whitehead (again) won the first two frames of the half to bring the score back to 7-4. But their efforts were in vain as Afford then rolled off a winning run that put them well in command, needing only Stuart Marsden of Afford Rileys to win his game to claim the 10th win of the night and confirm victory to the away team. With Stuart having a 100% record in the inter-league going into the game (5 wins out of 5) the omens didn't look good and it was up to skipper Lee Haidarovic to stop the run. He didn't disappoint with a fantastic 6 ball clearance to keep Stafford B still in the match before the next two games went Afford's way. Ricardo Martinez won the final game of the night but it was all too late as Afford won 12-6.

The result leaves the Stafford teams at opposite ends of the Inter-league table at this early stage of the season. Player statistics from the Inter-league matches can be viewed on the Inter-league Averages page.

The next set of Inter-league fixtures take place on Friday 16th May. Stafford Sunday B travel to Alsager whilst Stafford Sunday A host Trent Trophies Tuesday.

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March 2008

Winter League Match 20 Report

Division 1 Rileys Cue failed to take their chance of regaining top spot after they were held to a 4-4 draw at home to the Hop Pole C. Rob Wharne (Rileys Cue) however won the averages with 2 matches still to play with 24 wins. This leaves both Rileys teams on the same points with the A team on top having won more matches. Bushes B made certain of 3rd place after they ran out 5-3 winners over their A team. Mark Billingsley, John Grobnik (both 2) and James Holmes all won. The Rickerscote A are finishing strong with their 4th win in 5 matches after recording a 5-3 success at the Bird on Tap where Mark Sheerin (2), Mick Bryant, Gerard Booth and John Lainton all won.

Division 2 St. Georges A have won promotion to the 1st division at their first attempt after they came away with a 4-4 draw at the Staffs Bull A. The Tap and Spile need just 2 points to secure the other spot. Rileys C were made to work hard for their 5-3 win over visiting Amasal. Gaz Baker (2), Ricardo Martinez, Alan Alldritt and Chris Hanlon all won. Staffs Bull B are unbeaten in 5 games after they returned with a 5-3 success over the Rangers A thanks to Dan Banks, Dan Goodwin (both 2) and James Jeffrey. Perkins and Rileys both recorded 6-2 victories over the Oxleathers and Highfields Club respectively.

Division 3 The Nags Head march on with an 8-0 whitewash at the Rickerscote B and the Antelope strengthened their promotion chances with a 6-2 win over the Rickerscote C. The St. Leonards still hold hopes of catching them after they returned with an 8-0 win at the Princess Royal. Richard Medway, Ben Lowe, Paul Lamont and Andy Challinor all won 2 each. Rangers B and Rileys Cue Ts were both held to 4-4 draws at the Albion A and Bird in Hand respectively. The Albion B gained a rare 5-3 success at the Bear and Pheasant but still remain bottom.

Staffs Inter-league Match 2 Report

Stafford Sunday A continued their good form in the new Inter-league season with an 11-7 victory over visiting Afford Rileys. The home team made all of the running in the first half as they went into the interval with a healthy 7-2 lead. A stuttering start to the 2nd half for the A side was put to rest by wins for Dave Barker and Mark Billingsley. The match victory was confirmed by Dave Arrowsmith and the winning margin widened by Mick Addison. Finish of the night came from Mike Barker in his first game of the tie. Surveying a messy table after a dry break by his opponent, Mike decided to go for game and found a variety of ways to sink his set of colours in front of an astonished opponent.

After a superb start to the interleague 2008 season with qualification to the finals in Great Yarmouth, Stafford Sunday B are struggling to get a grip within the confines of the league, where they are still looking for their maiden win. Their last showing produced a 13-5 defeat at Cannock Chase. However the scoreline was somewhat flattering to the home side as Stafford B failed to put away their chances in the first half. Instead of going into the break ahead, they found themselves trailing 7-2 with only Tom Tonna and Ricardo Martinez registering a W in the win column. Second half wins for Tom Tonna (again), Brendan Ruttledge and Gaz Baker, made the final score 13-5.

The next set of Inter-league fixtures take place on Friday 25th April. Stafford Sunday A travel to Afford One whilst Stafford Sunday B will be seeking their first win of the season at home to Afford Rileys.

Summer League 2008 Details

The Summer League season will be played in a group format with the top two teams from each group going through to a quarter finals knockout stage. There will also be a minor competition for 3rd and 4th placed teams. All new and existing teams are welcome to apply.

To register a team in the Summer League, a representative will have to attend the signing-in at the Rileys Club in Stafford on Sunday 20th April between 6:45pm and 8:00pm. The cost of entering will be £30 per team. Fees MUST be paid before or on the night by either cash or cheque. Failure to register in time will result in a surcharge of £5. If you are unable to attend the registration evening then please contact either the Treasurer, Lynda Simpson, or the League Secretary.

The Summer League is planned to start on 11th May 2008.

Winter League Match 19 Report

Division 1 The Rileys Cue travelled to 3rd place Bushes B and came away with an excellent 7-1 success. Rob Wharne (2), Kev Opie (2), Mike Barker (2) and Dave Whitfield all won. This victory leaves the Cue men only 5 points behind the Rileys A but they do have a game in hand. The Emerald Club got back to winning ways with a 5-3 win over visiting Bushes A for whom Brendan Ruttledge (2), Will Edge, Mark Holland and Dave Baker all won. The Bird on Tap and Hop Pole C settled for a 4-4 draw. Both the Rileys A and 3 Tuns had 8-0 claims.

Division 2 St. Georges A hold a slender 1 point lead at the top but have played a game less after they saw off Rileys C 6-2. Scott Haidarovic and Rob Mullins (both 2), Lee Haidarovic and Ant Whitehead all won. The Tap still have hopes after they ran away with an 8-0 win over the Perkins. Rangers A pulled off an important 5-3 away success at fellow strugglers Oxleathers. Nigel Lanes (2), Craig Jenkins (2) and Mark Hollowood all won for the Rangers outfit. Staffs Bull B picked up a fine 7-1 win over visiting Rileys while the A team returned with a 5-3 win at the Highfields.

Division 3 The Nags Head still hold an 8 point lead at the top over the Antelope. They both recorded 5-3 victories over the Bear and Pheasant and Rangers B respectively. The Rileys Cue Ts are finishing strongly after their recent 5-3 success over the Albion A. Clair Maslin (2), Ianoa Villar (2) and Elize Ainger all won for the ladies team. St. Leonards recorded a 6-2 win over the Rickerscote B to keep their promotion hopes alive while the Bird enjoyed a 5-3 success at the Albion B. Russ Pibworth (2), Craig Bull, Steve Jones and Mark Malone were the winners on the night.

Staffs Inter-league Match 1 Report

Stafford Sunday A kicked off the 2008 Inter-league season with a convincing 13-5 victory over their B team. The players in the A side took control of the match as they established a 6-3 first-half lead. This position was strengthened as they added another 7 frames to the win column after the interval. Doubling up on the night with 2 victories apiece for the A team were Rob Wharne, Gav Davies, Mick Addison and Dave Barker. Gaz Baker was the stand-out player for the B side, winning both of his frames. The Stafford Sunday B team was blooding a number of new players in this match but already has a trip to Yarmouth booked later in the year after reaching the semi-finals of the Inter-league Knockout Cup.

The next set of Inter-league fixtures take place on Friday 28th March. Both Stafford teams will be playing at Stafford’s Rileys as Stafford Sunday A play host to Afford Rileys whilst Stafford Sunday B face Cannock Chase.

Winter League Match 17 Report

Division 1 It is becoming a close fight for the Parkside Electrical Sunday Pool league title as the Rileys Cue were held 4-4 at the 3 Tuns. This enabled Rileys A to regain top spot after their 8-0 whitewash over the Bushes A. Dave Richardson, Dave Arrowsmith, Giles Eastwood and Gav Davies all won 2 each. Bushes B returned to winning ways with a 7-1 win over the Rickerscote A while the Bird on Tap captured a 6-2 success over the Emerald Club. Steve Finney (2), Dave Shelley (2), John Daniels and Ben LeMaistre all won for the Bird.

Division 2 St. Georges had a free week but still hold top spot after the Tap n Spile again suffered defeat, this time 5-3 at home to the Rileys. Staffs Bull B gained a useful 5-3 success over 3rd place Rileys C thanks to Dan Goodwin (2), Garry Livesey, James Jeffrey and Dan Banks. Perkins won 5-3 against the Rangers A while the Highfields ran out 6-2 winners over the Amasal. Mick Jenkinson (2), Steve Preece (2), Mark Phillips and Mark Simpson all won.

Division 3 Only one point separates leaders the Nags and 2nd place Antelope. The Nags ran out 5-3 winners over the Albion A. Paul Loughhead (2), Sean Lucas (2) and Neil Backhouse led the way. The Antelope won 7-1 at the Albion B to close the gap. Rickerscote C came away with a 5-3 win at in form Rileys Cue Ts. Steve Rogers (2), Tracey Stanyer, Taz Stanyer and Robbie Fowler leading the way. St. Leonard still hold onto hopes of promotion, with a consecutive 7-1 win over the Bird in hand. Rangers B hold 4th place after their recent 6-2 win over the Crooked Cue D.

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February 2008

Result Cards

All teams please note that failure to drop off results on time (the following THURSDAY) will result in deduction of points to the offending teams. It is the WINNING teams responsibility - NO EXCUSES. In the event of a draw - the home team has the responsibility. Drop off point is the Disks and Discs shop. SEVEN result cards were missing this week which means that the website doesn't get updated and the Newsletter reports don't get processed. Please adhere to this request!

Stan Bent Team Knockout Semi-finals Draws

STAN BENT KNOCKOUT SEMI FINALS
20th April 2008
Venue: Rileys
RILEYS A v RILEYS CUE
Venue: Rileys
STAFFS BULL B v BUSHES B

SUBSIDIARY KNOCKOUT SEMI FINALS
20th April 2008
Venue: Rileys
RICKERSCOTE ARMS A v STAFFS BULL A
Venue: Hop Pole
ALBION A v BUSHES A

Stan Bent Team Knockout Quarter-finals Report

All the home teams recorded wins and so progressed through to the Stan Bent Team Knockout Semi Final stage. Holders, the Bushes B, ran out 4-2 victors over 2nd div side Perkins. Mark Billingsley, John Grobnik (2) and James Holmes all won. The Rileys A comfortably beat the Rickerscote C from the 3rd div 4-0. Adam Lilburne, Dave Arrowsmith, Gav Davies and Giles Eastwood led the way. The Rileys Cue took on 3rd div leaders Antelope and was made to work hard for their 4-2 victory - Kev Opie (2), Dave Whitfield and Dave Barker were the victors. Surprise of the round was 2nd div high flyers St. Georges A who travelled to the Staffs Bull B and lost 4-3. The Bull B ran into a 3-0 lead but the Saints bounced back to level matters only to fall just short at the end. Garry Livesey (2), Dan Banks and James Jeffrey were the heroes.

Subsidiary Team Knockout Quarter-finals Report

The Staffs Bull A knocked out higher league opposition to reach the Semi Finals of the Sub Team K/O. They ran out 4-2 winners at the Emerald Club. Sarah O'Donnell (2), Gaz Morris and Martin Van Cotsford all won. The Albion A enjoyed a fine 4-1 victory over the Rileys Cue Ts. Bushes A progressed to the semis with a 4-1 win at the Nags Head. Tom Tonna (2), Daz Waters and Jason Armishaw all won. The Rickerscote A travelled to the Highfields and returned with a 4-2 success to book their place.

Winter League Match 15 Report

Division 1 the Rileys A ran out 6-2 winners over the Bird on Tap and still hold top spot but by only 2 points over the Rileys Cue (formerly Crooked Cue). The Cue men have a game in hand but have claimed all their 8-0 wins. The Hop Pole C have hit form after they came away with 6-2 victory at the Emerald Club (formerly C Cue A) and the Rickerscote A gained an impressive 5-3 success at the 3 Tuns where Mick Bryant (2), John Lainton (2) and Mark Sheerin all won.

Division 2 Tap and Spile still hold pole position by 2 points over the St. Georges A. The Tap ran out 6-2 winners over visiting Rileys C while the Saints gained a hard fought 5-3 win at the Staffs Bull B. The Oxleathers picked up their first win in 6 with a 5-3 victory over the Amasal thanks to Dean Hutton (2), Dave Lowe, Dave and Chris Rose all winning. The Rileys gained an important 6-2 win over fellow strugglers Rangers A that lifts them out of the relegation zone.

Division 3 the Antelope lost their second match in 3 after falling to a 5-3 defeat to promotion hopefuls St. Leonards who had Rich Medway (2), Ben Lowe (2) and Paul Lamont to thank. The Nags Head closed the gap at the top to 2 points after they recorded a 5-3 win over the Rickerscote C. The Rangers B still hold onto their promotion hopes after they came away with a 8-0 whitewash at the Albion B where Wayne Smith, Tom Bown, Chris Edensor and Mark Baglin all won 2 each. The Rileys Cue T’s ran out 6-2 winners over the Princess Royal (formerly C Cue D) while the Albion A moved further from the bottom after their 5-3 win at the Rickerscote B. The Bear and Pheasant and Bird drew 4-4.

Relocation, Relocation, Relocation

A number of teams have recently changed their home location due to the closing down of the Snooker Club on Sandon Road. In division one, the Crooked Cue will now be playing from Rileys and will be known as Rileys Cue. Crooked Cue A, also in division one, are now playing from the Emerald Club. Division three outfit, the Crooked Cue Ts, have also relocated to Rileys where they will play as Rileys Cue Ts. The old Crooked Cue D team are to ply their trade in the third division from the Princess Royal.

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January 2008

Winter League Match 13 Report

Division 1 the top three all tasted 7-1 victories in their quest to become league champions. The Bushes B achieved their fine win at the 3 Tuns where Mark Billingsley, Robbie Jenkinsn, James Holmes (all 2 each) and John Grobnik were the victors. They hold a 1 point lead over the Rileys who ran out winners over the Hop Pole C. Reigning champs Crooked Cue collected their 7-1 win at the Bushes A where Mike Barker (2), Rob Wharne (2), Dave Barker, Kev Opie and Dave Whitfield all won. Both the Bird on Tap and Ricky A claimed 8-0 wins.

Division 2 the top of the table clash saw the Tap n Spile run out convincing 7-1 victors over previously unbeaten St. Georges A. Mick Fox, Jamie Woolley, Paddy Singh (all 2 each) and Sean Calvert all won. The Rileys C ran out 6-2 winners at the Rangers A and still hold hopes of promotion while the Perkins returned to winning ways with a 6-2 win over the Amasal. The Highfields came away with a 5-3 win over local rivals the Oxleathers and the Staffs Bull A remain mid table after a 5-3 success over strugglers Rileys.

Division 3 the Antelope suffered a rare loss to a resurgent Bear and Pheasant. They lost 5-3 and so gave the Nags Head an opportunity to close the gap and they duly did with a 6-2 win over the Crooked Cue T’s. The gap is now 3 points and still all to play for. St. Leonards ran out 5-3 winners over the Rangers B and hold 3rd place.

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