The photographs from this year's Presentation Evening are now available to view on the Gallery page. The photos are courtesy of Chris Broomhall (Kennys team) who did a first class job on the night.

Friday 30th October 2015. Venue - Perkins Social Club.

List of trophy winners
Winter league 2014/15

Div ONE Champions - Perkins Cue
Div ONE Runner up - Kennys Bear
Most wins - Andy Rawlinson (Kennys Bear)

Div TWO Champions - Star & Garter A
Div TWO Runner up - Hop Pole E
Most wins - Mark Shaw (Hop Pole E)

Div THREE Champions - Princess Royal B
Div THREE Runner up - Princess Royal A
Most wins - Gaz Hughes (Royal B) & John Lainton (GPO B)

Most 8 balls - 'Jim Simpson Trophy'
Div 1 - Simon Key (Hop Pole C)
Div 2 - Shaun Cooper (Kennys WSR), Derek Marley (Pole D), Gaz Nicklin (Metro Bar), Russ Pibworth (Kennys Potters) & M Shaw (Pole E)
Div 3 - John Davies (Royal A), Ben Heath (GPO B), Gaz Hughes (Royal B) & Joe Mantle (Titans)

Stan Bent Team KO Winners - Perkins Cue
Stan Bent Team KO Runner up - Metro Bar A
Semi Finalists - Princess Royal B & Kennys Bear
Winter Subsidiary Team KO Winners - Hop Pole C
Winter Subsidiary Team KO Runner up - St Georges A

Summer League 2015

Group A Winner - Metro Bar A
Group B Winner - Kennys Dragons
Group C Winner - Perkins Cue
Group D Winner - Joiners Arms
Summer Team KO Winners - Perkins Cue
Summer Team KO Runner up - Joiners Arms
Semi Finalists - Kennys Bear & Metro Bar A
Summer Plate KO Winners - St Georges
Summer Plate KO Runner up - Kennys Potters

Individual KO 2014/15

Singles Champion - Rob Wharne (St Georges)
Singles Runner up - Robbie Jenkinson (Kennys Dragons)
Semi Finalists - Gav Davies & Andy Rawlinson (both Kennys Bear)
Doubles Champions - Dave Whitfield (Perkins Cue) & Rob Wharne (St Georges)
Doubles Runners up - Mark Sheerin & Will Edge (GPO Club A)
Semi Finalists - Warren Jesney & Ben Crossley (Kennys Dragons) and Duncan Sunderland & Mick Addison (Hop Pole C)
Ladies Singles Champion - Irene Wood (Kennys Dragons)
Ladies Singles Runner up - Charlotte Shelley (Kennys WSR)

Played on Sunday 18th October 2015

Venue - Kennys Sportsbar

QUARTER FINAL Results. Best of FIVE Frames

Table ONE.  Referee - Tom Vernon.  Timekeeper - Chris Broomhall.

Robbie Jenkinson (Kennys Dragons) 3-1 Dave Ashton (Metro Bar A)

Table TWO.  Referee - Kev Brown.  Timekeeper - Peter Sandhar.

Mike Barker (Perkins Cue) 1-3 Gavin Davies (Kennys Bear) 

Table THREE.  Referee - Shaun Cooper.  Timekeeper - Ben Crossley

Rob Wharne (St. Georges) 3-0 Dave Barker (Perkins Cue) 

Table FOUR.  Referee - Dave Whitfield.  Timekeeper - Jim Simpson.

Andy Rawlinson (Kennys Bear) 3-2 Alan Mason (Hop Pole C)

Rob Wharne reached his 6th consecutive Semi Final after seeing off former team mate Dave Barker against whom he has played in each of the last 5 years (SF 2011,12, RU 2013 & L16 2014). He ran out a 3-0 winner but the match was closer then the scoreline suggests.

Gavin Davies was drawn against Mike Barker and this was a close match with both players having good chances to win. But Barker unfortunately fouled in frames 3 & 4 at crucial times and Davies took his chance to win 3-1 and book his semi final place for the 2nd year in a row.

Robbie Jenkinson maing his 1st QF appearance took on the experienced Dave Ashton and this proved to be a closely fought battle as both players had good chances to progress further. It was Jenkinson who just had enough to see off the challenge of Ashton and eventually ran out 3-1 winner

Andy Rawlinson won through to the Semi Final with a hard fought and close battle against Alan Mason. The match ebbed and flowed with Rawlinson winning the 1st frame and then Mason winning the next 2. However it went to a decider and Mason had a great chance but rattled the black in the corner and a great double by Rawlinson saw him pot an easy black to reach his first Semi Final since 2008 which he won.

SEMI FINAL Results. Best of SEVEN Frames

Table THREE.  Referee - Dave Barker.  Timekeeper - Shaun Cooper.

Robbie Jenkinson 4-1 Gavin Davies

Table TWO.  Referee - Jason Armishaw.  Timekeeper - Neil Addison

Andy Rawlinson 1-4 Rob Wharne

 Robbie Jenkinson reached his first Singles Final with a 4-1 win over Gavin Davies. The match started with a few nerves but Jenkinson settled alot quicker as he raced into a 2-0 lead with some fine potting. Davies did pull one back, pouncing on a mistake by his opponent to mae it 2-1 but this didnt deter Jenkinson from his gameplan. Jenkinson closed out the match to secure his final place.

 England International Rob Wharne took on the challenge of winter League average winner 2014/15 Andy Rawlinson. This promised to be a tight tussle between these fellow County players as both players displayed a cautious approach to their game. It was Wharne who too the first frame after a fine clearance but Rawlinson immeadiately hit back by taking the 2nd frame. However Wharne started to get a stranglehold of the match and was finding his potting form which saw him win the next three frames and so book his place in the final.

FINAL Result. Best of NINE Frames

Table FOUR.  Referee - Dave Whitfield.  Timekeeper - Shaun Cooper.

ROB WHARNE 5-1 Robbie Jenkinson

Rob Wharne was going for his 6th title in a row whereas Robbie Jenkinson was playing his first final. This was a final watched by a good size crowd with both players determined to get off to a good start. In the 1st frame it was Wharne who broke but left it dry. Jenkinson seized the chance and cleared the table to record a fine 'dish' to go 1-0 up.

However, this seemed to set off Jenkinson's nerves as he struggled to maintain that form as Wharne started to come into the match with some fine tactical play and then fine potting. The match started to slip away from Jenkinson's grasp as Wharne ran off 4 frames in a row in no time. The 6th frame was a close affair as both players traded tactical shots and it was Jenkinson who had a great chance but, unfortunately, after potting a fine red into the corner, he caught the black and it went straight into the middle pocket to hand Rob Wharne his 6th title.

It was a shame the match ended this way but there was no denying that Wharne performed to the standard everyone is accustomed to seeing. A fine performance and a great achievement to make it 6 titles in a row and also become the most successful Singles champion in the history of Stafford Sunday Pool.

A great Finals night and a big thanks to all the people that officiated on the night and also to Kennys Sportsbar for their hospitality. Also great to see a good turnout from all the league players who attended this event.

Played on Sunday 11th October 2015

Venue - Kennys Sportsbar

SEMI FINAL Results

Table THIRTEEN.  Referee - Kev Brown.   Timekeeper - Chris Broomhall

Dave Whitfield (Perkins Cue) & Rob Wharne (St Georges) 3-0 Mick Addison & Duncan Sunderland (Hop Pole C)

Table TWELVE.  Referee - Dave Barker.   Timekeeper - Alan Mason

Warren Jesney & Ben Crossley (Kennys Dragons) 2-3 Mark Sheerin & Will Edge (GPO Club A)

Whitfield & Wharne reached the Final of the Sunday Doubles after coming through what seemed a close draw against the Hop Pole duo of Addison & Sunderland winning 3-0. However there were chances for the latter who decided that the best form of defence was attack. This looked like it was going to work but missing crucial pots towards the end of their visits proved costly. It was left to Whitfield & Wharne who seized their opportunity to clean up the frames to put themselves in the Final

The other Semi Final proved to be a lot closer with both pairings having good phases in the match. It was Sheerin & Edge who started off brightly showing their intent to go for their chances when they came. They raced to a 2-0 lead but Jesney & Crossley were determined to get back into it and they did with some fine potting which resulted in them levelling the match at 2-2. The 5th frame was closely fought by both doubles but a chance came to Will Edge and he showed a lot of composure to clear the remaing 4 balls to put Sheerin & Edge in the Final.

FINAL Result

Table THREE.  Referee - Jason Armishaw.  Timekeeper - Neil Addison

Dave Whitfield & Rob Wharne 4-0 Mark Sheerin & Will Edge

Both sets of Doubles were keen to get off to a good start with the chance to become Stafford Sunday Town Doubles Champions. Both Whitfield (2007) & Wharne (2009 & 2011) have been champions before whereas Will Edge has been runner up twice before (2005 & 2010) and Mark Sheerin was in his first Final.

The first frame was underway with all players showing a few nerves and some uncharacteristic misses. it turned into a scrappy affair and eventually it was Wharne who seized the intiative and cleared to give himself & Whitfield a 1-0 lead.

The second frame mirrored the first again with both doubles struggling to get a stranglehold. Sheerin & Edge had chances, but a missed opportunity let Whitfield in and he calmly potted the black to claim the second frame to lead 2-0.

The third frame was important for Sheerin & Edge as they needed to respond quickly. Wharne had a 'dry break' and Sheerin then chose his suit but missed his next ball. Whitfield came to the table and slowly found some rythmn which resulted in an 8 ball clearance to give himself & Wharne a 3-0 lead.

The fourth frame was another crucial one for the GPO pair but a 'dry break' by them set Wharne up and he followed Whitfield's clearance in the previous frame with an excellent clearance in this one.

That gave Whitfield and Wharne the Crown and doing so went through the whole tournament not dropping a frame (14-0). Sheerin & Edge should hold their heads high with some fine performances on the way to the final.

A big thanks to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the event and to all players who helped officiate the Finals night.

Played on Sunday 11th October 2015

Venue - Kennys Sportsbar

EIGHT players entered the Competition to determine the Sunday Pool League Ladies Champion. Two Groups of Four was drawn with the top two to be drawn against each other in the Semi Final.

GROUP A Final standings

Results - Brundrette 0-3 Lawrence; Shelley 3-0 Marsden-Till; Brundrette 0-3 Shelley;

              Marsden-Till 2-3 Lawrence; Brundrette 1-3 Marsden-Till; Shelley 3-1 Lawrence

GROUP B Final standings

Results - Wood 3-0 Maslin; Simpson 3-0 Clarke; Wood 3-0 Simpson;

              Maslin 3-1 Clarke; Wood 3-0 Clarke; Maslin 2-3 Simpson 

SEMI FINAL Results

CHARLOTTE SHELLEY 3-1 Lynda Simpson - Table TWO

IRENE WOOD 3-1 Kirsty Lawrence - Table TWO

The Semi Final saw the top two from each group paired against each other. Charlotte Shelley reached her 4th Final in five years (winner in 2011, 2013 & 2014) with a hard fought 3-1 win over Lynda Simpson (winner in 2012). In the other Semi Final debutant Irene Wood was showing some fine form and saw off the challenge of Kirsty Lawrence who was in her 3rd Semi Final with a 3-1 victory and so book her place in the Final. 

FINAL Result

Charlotte Shelley 1-4 IRENE WOOD - Table FOUR

Irene Wood became the Stafford Sunday Singles Ladies Champion for the first time at her first attempt. She was up against 3 times Champion Charlotte Shelley and a good final was in prospect. Both players were quickly in their stride but a determined approach by Irene gave herself a 2 frame cushion with some fine potting and tactical play. Charlotte pulled a frame back hoping it would kickstart her defence of the crown. However Irene maintained the 2 frame lead witha fine clearance and then in the 5th frame she closed the door on Charlotte and seized her chance to play out the frame to give herself a 4-1 victory to claim the prize as Sunday ladies champion.

A big thanks to Kennys Sportsbar on hosting the event and also to Shaun Cooper & Kieran Johnson on refereeing the whole competition.

Market Promotions Sunday Pool League

Doubles Finals Night. To be played on Sunday 11th October 2015

Venue - Kennys Sportsbar, Stafford.

Draw - 7:45pm. Start - 8:00pm. Scratch - 8:15pm.

Tables 12 & 13 to be used for the SEMI FINALS

Table 3 to be used for the FINAL

Semi Finalists

1. Mark Sheerin (Semi Finalist 2013) & Will Edge (Runner up 2005 & 2010)(Both GPO Club A)

2. Warren Jesney & Ben Crossley (Semi Finalist 2014)(Both Kennys Dragons)

3. Dave Whitfield (Champion 2007)(Perkins Cue) & Rob Wharne (Champion 2009 & 2011)(St Georges)

4. Mick Addison (Champion 2001 & 2006) & Duncan Sunderland (Runner up 2012)(Both Hop Pole C)

A Stop watch will be used for the first time on Finals night. For the First visit a 90 second call will be made and then a 30 second remaining call will be announced. When then player pots a ball then it will be 60 seconds with a 30 second call again announced. Timeouts can only be called when there is outside interference.

Good Luck to all Players on the night

Played on Sunday 6th September 2015 @Kennys Sportsbar

KENNYS POTTERS  1-4  ST GEORGES

St Georges claimed the Summer Plate Team KO over 2014 winners Kennys Potters.

Frame ONE - saw St Georges Captain, Paddy Baidwan take on the Kennys Potters Nick Lenton. This was evenly matched frame with both players going for their shots. Eventually it was Baidwan who too his chance and put the Georges 1-0 up

Frame TWO - it was the turn of John Daniels (St Georges) who was drawn against Stuart Skelton (Potters). This again followed the same pattern as the first frame but it was the experience of Daniels who seized the opportunity and sink the blac to put the Georges 2-0 up.

Frame THREE - Jamie Woolley (St Georges) was paired against Clair Maslin (capt, Potters). This was possibly the closest of the frames played. the frame ebbed and flowed with both players having opportunities to snatch the frame. Then a missed chance by Woolley on the black gave Maslin a chance but unfortunately went 'in-off' when potting her last ball. Woolley then won it to make it 3-0 to Georges.

Frame FOUR - Ian Crowe (St Georges) then took on Stuart Hardy (Potters). This was a crucial frame for the Potters as they needed to win it to give them hope. After an exchange of safety play, Hardy saw his chance to capitalise and he duly did with a fine clearance and pull a frame back for the Potters at 3-1 down.

Frame FIVE - Jamie Woolley (St Georges) was then drawn against Stuart Hardy (Potters). This again proved to be a tight affair as both players tried to get a stranglehold on the game. However it was Woolley who pounced and cleared the table to give the St Georges a well deserved Summer Plate Title.

A big thanks to Lynda Simpson and Jason Armishaw on refereeing the Final and also to Kennys Sportsbar for their hospitality.

Played on Sunday 6th September 2015 @Kennys Sportsbar

JOINERS ARMS  0-4  PERKINS CUE

Perkins Cue are the 2015 Market Promotions Summer League Champions. It is their 8TH Title and also have now made it 4 years in a Row. They have remained unbeaten in that period of time stretching a total of 52 matches. Joiners Arms however, should hold their heads high after a very good campaign which saw them beat Kennys Bear (group stage), Hop Pole C in the quarters and Metro Bar A in the Semi's.

FRAME ONE - Paul Loughhead (Joiners) v Dave Whitfield (Perkins Cue).

Both players got the Final under way and it was Loughhead who broke and gained the upper hand. However both players struggled to find any rythmn and Whitfield could only block bags and slow the game down to try and gain some hold. Loughhead though looked on course to snatch victory and with a couple great doubles he missed his opportunity and let Whitfield in. He then cleared with a long black into the top corner to put the 'Cuemen' 1-0 up.

FRAME TWO - Brendon Ruttledge (Joiners) v Alan Sim (Perkins Cue)

Sim broke but with balls not breaking in the normal Sim manner, it developed into a tactical battle. Both players continually try to disrupt the rythmn with Ruttledge looking in a good position with bags covered. However Sim started to get a stranglehold on the frame and after misplaced positional shot by Ruttledge, it was left to Sim to take his chance. Unfortunately he missed the pot on the black and let Ruttledge back in, but then he failed to capitalise and Sim didnt need another chance and potted the black to give the 'cuemen' a 2-0 lead.

FRAME THREE - Simon Davies (Joiners) v Mike Barker (Perkins Cue)

It was Davies who broke and immeadiately took hold of the game. Barker then hold to play himself into the match making it difficult for Davies to clear the table. With the black tied up over a bag and covered by Barker reds, it proved to be a challenge for Davies. However he gave it his best go but narrowly missed the pot and after an exchange of tactical play by Barker, Davies succumbed to the pressure. So Barker seized his chance and potted the black to give the 'Cueman' a 3-0 lead.

FRAME FOUR - Gaz Bryant (Joiners) v Dave Barker (Perkins Cue)

Barker broke and it was a conservative position how the balls were placed. Bryant got his chance and seemed to be on his way. He unfortunately fell short on position and the game again became and exchange of tactical play. Both players knew the importance of winning this frame with Barker knowing a win will secure the crown and Bryant knowing a win wil put the Joiners back in. Bryant had an opportunity but a failed attempt on his red down the rail let Barker back in. He then set himself up for the clearance and a great double on his last yellow left him a straight black into the corner and he took his chance and gave the PERKINS CUE their 8th Summer League Title.

FRAME FIVE was not required but Bin Singh took on Martin Priestley and the frame was played in a relaxed spirit and it was Singh who took the bragging rights to give the Joiners some cheer.

The Final was played in great spirit between two side worthy of their place in the Final. A good sized crowd watched on and a big thanks to Shaun Cooper and Dave Baker on refereeing the Final. Also a big thanks to Kennys Sportsbar on hosting the Final

QUARTER FINAL RESULTS

Played on 16th August 2015.

MAIN TEAM KNOCKOUT

1. METRO BAR A 4-2 PRINCESS ROYAL B

2. KENNYS DRAGONS 2-4 KENNYS BEAR

3. PERKINS CUE 4-0 HOP POLE B

4. JOINERS ARMS 4-2 HOP POLE C

SUMMER PLATE TEAM KNOCKOUT

1. HOP POLE E 4-3 HOP POLE D

2. ST GEORGES 4-3 STAR & GARTER A

3. GPO CLUB A 4-2 ST GEORGES A

4. GPO CLUB B 2-4 KENNYS POTTERS

SEMI FINAL DRAW

Played on Sunday 23rd August 2015. 

MAIN KNOCKOUT

METRO BAR A 3-4 JOINERS ARMS @Kennys Sportsbar

KENNYS BEAR 2-4 PERKINS CUE @Hop Pole

SUMMER PLATE TEAM KNOCKOUT

HOP POLE E 2-4 KENNYS POTTER @St Georges

ST GEORGES 4-1 GPO CLUB A @Metropolitan

SUMMER LEAGUE KNOCKOUT FINAL

To be played on Sunday 6th September 2015 - 8:00pm start

Venue - KENNYS SPORTSBAR

To be held @Kennys Sportsbar, Stafford.

26th JULY 2015. 7 45pm Meeting Start

New & Present teams are invited to join the Market Promotions Stafford Sunday Pool League Winter Season 2015/16. To enter a team, you are required to participate at this meeting. The Winter league Fees are £45 per team and need to be paid on this night. However, teams that cannot make this date must contact the following League officers -

Lynda Simpson (League Treasurer) 07815 827446

Dave Whitfield (League Secretary) 07895 008392

Kev Brown (League Chairman) 07831 192116

Final standings in Sunday pool league Division Three.

Princess Royal B are the Div Three Champions after completing their campaign with a 6-2 win at the Wagon & Horses. The victorious outfit was Lee Harrington (capt), Gaz Hughes, Mark Gillespie, Jon Bolton, James Harper & Paul Pritchard. Princess Royal A secured runners up but went down 6-2 at home to the Tap n Spile. Playing for the Royal A was Josh Saunders (capt), Jamie Crosby, John Davies & Chris Steadman. Wagon & Horses A finished 3rd who had Tom Vernon, Charlie Grant, Dave Williams, Chris Blurton, Ciaran Gask & Neil Perkins.

Claiming the most wins was shared by both Gaz Hughes (P Royal B) with 24 wins out of 27 & John Lainton (GPO B) with 24 wins out of 29.

The most 8 balls was won by 5 players who all claimed 1 x 8 ball clearance. They were J Davies (P Royal A), B Heath (GPO B), G Hughes (P Royal B), T Longland (Kennys Cue) & Joe Mantell (Kennys Titans).

Final standings in the Market Promotions Sunday Pool league Division Two

Star & Garter A achieved back to back promotions after winning the division 2 title at the first attempt. They only needed a point in their final game to take the crown. Representing them was Tom Gilman (capt), Saul Perry, Liam Collins, Craig Bull & Andy Bent. 2nd place went to the Hop Pole E after they ran out 5-3 winners at 3rd place Highfields. Jonathon Lowe (capt), Mark Shaw, Steve Wilson, Dave Baker & John Lee Marshall were victorious players. Kennys Potters had to settle for 3rd place after their 6-2 win at the Radford rejects. Clair Maslin (capt), Russ Pibworth, Nick Lenton & Stuart Hardy all won. Both Joiners Rebels & Radford Rejects face the prospect of 3rd div pool next season.

Most wins goes to Mark Shaw (Hop Pole E) with 27 wins out of 36.

The 8 ball trophy is shared with 5 players - M Shaw (Pole E), S Cooper (WSR), G Nicklin (Met Bar), D Marley (Pole D) & R Pibworth (Potters) all with 1 each.

Congratulation to all teams and players.

Final standings in the Market Promotions Sunday Pool League Division One.

Perkins Cue retained the League title and in doing so for the 7th time winners in 2004/5, 2006/7, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13 & 2014/15). They were pushed all the way throughout the season by Kennys Bear with both teams locked on 129pts. However a fine performance from the Cue on the night saw them run out 8-0 winners while the Bear could only manage a 5-3 win overs the Perkins Z. Victorious for the Perkins Cue was Dave Whitfield (capt), Mike & Dave Barker, Alan Sim and Martin Priestley. Kennys bear were represented by Jim Simpson (capt), Giles Eatswood, Andy Rawlinson, Gav Davies & Dave Arrowsmith.

Finishing in 3rd place went to St Georges, who had Paddy Singh (capt), Jamie Woolley, Rob Wharne, John Daniels & Ian Crowe. 
Unfortunately Both Hop Pole B & Perkins Z face relegation to div 2.

The most wins went to Kennys bear's Andy Rawlinson with an impressive 32 wins out of 36. (His 2nd most wins crown - 2008/9)

The most 8 balls went to Simon Key (Hop Pole C) with four clearances for the 1st time.

Played on Sunday 12th April 2015 at Kennys Sportsbar

PERKINS CUE 4-2 METRO BAR A

League Champions Perkins Cue made it a League & Cup double with a hard fought 4-2 win over the Metro Bar A to win the Team KO Final.

Frame ONE saw Alan Sim (Cue) take on Alan Farrow and it was after an exchange of tactical shots and an error by Farrow that let Sim in and he put the Cuemen 1-0 up.

Frame TWO saw Mike Barker (Cue) pair up against Dave Ashton. Ashton broke well and looked in good position to clear but missed. However, Barker struggled to get into the match and gave Ashton a chance that he took to level the scores 1-1.

Frame THREE saw Dave Barker (Cue) take on Paul Shepherd but Shep never got a chance to get going and it was left to Barker to clear up to put the Cuemen 2-1 up.

Frame FOUR was the turn of Dave Whitfield (Cue) to take on Andy Palin. This frame was littered with errors with both players struggling to find any consistency and even though Whitfield had a great chance to win, it was Palin who pulled off a great pot to clinch it and again level things at 2-2.

Frame FIVE and Martin Priestley (Cue) came in to take on Roy Brown. Nerves were evident and opportunities for both players were there. But it was Priestley who seized the initiative and cleared well to put the Cuemen 3-2 up.

Frame SIX saw earlier winners Dave Barker and Dave Ashton pair up and this was a grueller! Both players showed each other the utmost respect as it was drawn into an intense tactical frame. Eventually, Barker had a chance to go for game and, although it wasn't a straightforward black, he calmly potted it into the top corner to give the PERKINS CUE side their 5th Stan Bent Team KO success and also their 3rd league and cup double.

Well done to both teams for a great final played in great spirit and respect.

A big thanks goes to Referee Shaun Cooper and also Leigh & Becky Kenny for their hospitality.

Played on Sunday 12th April 2015

Played at Kennys Sportsbar

HOP POLE C 4-1 ST GEORGES A

2013/14 league Champions Hop Pole C put behind them a difficult Season with a 4-1 victory over fellow 1st Div side St Georges A to claim the Subsidiary Team KO for the 2nd time (previous winners 2004/5).