Stafford Sunday entertained Stafford Blaize in this latest Interleague Match. Both teams were not just playing for the points but for top bragging rights and it was the Blaize who got to a fine start after winning 2 of the first three frames through Spencer Trow and Chris Broomhall. Stafford Sunday came back to win the next 3 frames with birthday boy Mick Addsion along with Mike Barker and Kev Brown all winning. Brendon Ruttledge and Lee Haidarovic pulled things back to 4-4 but Steve Finney had the final say of the First half as he put the 'Sunday' team 5-4 ahead. The Sunday team got off to a better start in the 2nd half with Alan Sim making it a double on the night along with Dave Barker to put the 'Sunday' 7-4 ahead. But the Blaize refuse to give in as they took advantage of some sloppy play to make it 7-6. Dave Baker and Spencer Trow were the victors. Up stepped Mick Addison and he celebrated his Birthday with a fine dish along with Kev Brown and Tom Tonna, the 'Sunday' team picked up maximun points to go 10-6 ahead. Scott Haidarovic and Brendon Ruttledge picked up the last 2 frames to make the final score 10-8. This win keeps Stafford Sunday in the hunt for promotion back to the top tier.

Stafford Sunday put in another solid performance to win their latest Interleague match at home against Crompos. The 6-3 first half score reflected the superior tactical play of the Stafford team alongside some calm finishes. A run of frame wins after the interval then put the home side into an unassailable lead of 11-4. Wins in the final 3 frames of the match for the away team gave the final scoreline some respectability for the Tunstall side. Putting in good shifts on the night with double frame wins were Dave Arrowsmith, Dave Barker and Simon Key. The win keeps the Stafford team in joint top place in the League.

Stafford Blaze came away from Alsager with smiles on their faces after pulling off a 10-8 win.

Players from both teams can now look forward to their local derby at the end of the month.

Rileys Cue are the new Stan Bent Team Knockout Champions for 2009/10. 1st Div champions Rileys Cue were up against the 1st div runners up Joiners A and it proved to be an excellent final of fine potting, tactical play and some good fortune. Rileys Cue were going for the double but they knew from the start that the Joiners were going to make it very difficult for them.

FRAME ONE. Kev Brown (Cue) was first up against Simon Davies (Joiners) and after a nervy start from both players they both settled and started to get themselves into the game. After an exchange of tactical play, an error by Davies let Brown in and he seized the initiative and duly cleared with the aid of a kind kiss to put the Cue men 1-0 up.

FRAME TWO. County A and IPA tour player Rob Wharne was pitted against Paul Shepard (Joiners). Both players set out their stall for attacking pool and it was Rob Wharne who had the first chance. He then fell short on his final red and let Shepard in and it looked good until he left himself a long yellow into the top corner. He hit it with pace to guarantee position on the black but missed the pocket but it travelled all round the table and went straight into the corner and also landed perfect on the black and he sank it to level it 1-1.

FRAME THREE. Two ex county players were paired against each other as Mike Barker (Cue) took on Andy Rawlinson (Joiners). This was going to be a close fought match as both players showed a lot of respect. Rawlinson had some chances but it was Mike who was let in and he snapped up the chance and put the Cue men 2-1 up.

FRAME FOUR. Dave Barker (Cue) was on next and he faced the challenge of Daz Waters (Joiners). Both players were feeling the pressure and with Barker not seizing the opportunity it went into a tactical exchange with Waters holding the upper hand. This forced a mistake from Barker and Waters cleared comfortably

FRAME FIVE. The second half of the match saw Martin Priestley (Cue) up against County player Lee Grout (Joiners). Both players played with an all out attacking game. First in saw Grout clear the first 5 balls with ease but fell short on position and a chance fell to Priestley. He played some excellent shots upto his last ball but unfortunately left position short. He went for a fine cut on the black but only brought Grouts ball out in the open and he snapped at the chance to put the Joiners 3-2 up.

FRAME SIX. Dave Whitfield (Cue) was drawn against Paul Shepard (Joiners). Shep was still buzzing after his fine win earlier in the match and it looked good after potting his first 5 balls but then lost position and could only see a fraction of his ball. Unfortunately after clipping the ball he then went in-off. Whitfield saw a chance to level the match and when left his final 2 balls he calmly potted and positioned the ball and doubled the black into middle to level the scores.

FRAME SEVEN. So it was down to the decider and it was County player Rob Wharne up against div one average winner Andy Rawlinson. Both players felt the tension and so they both played with caution and respect. After a lengthy spell of tactical play it was Rawly who made the first and only mistake, he failed to hit a cushion and this gave Wharne an opening. He took his time and measured his clearance to perfection and he doubled the final black into the corner much to the delight of his team-mates and secured the Stan Bent team Knockout trophy running out 4-3 winners. A great final played in fine spirit to end a successful season for the Rileys Cue.

Rileys A secured the Subsidiary Team KO trophy after 4-1 success over 2nd div Rickerscote Arms A. Captain Giles Eastwood led the way with 2 wins on the night and he was ably supported by Jim Morrison and Dan France. Steve Bradley was the sole winner for the Ricky A who missed out again after losing 2 years earlier.

The Stafford Sunday side came away from Staffordshire Moorlands with their best win of the season to date. The 12-6 triumph was set up by double wins on the night by the quartet of Mike Barker, Alan Simm, Tom Tonna and Steve Finney. Able support was provided by Dave Barker, Gaz Baker, Kev Brown and Simon Key. The 6-3 half-time scoreline was replicated in the 2nd half as the Stafford boys put in their best performance of the season.

The Stafford Blaze team had a less happy away trip as they were beaten 12-6 by Afford Baize.

The Final line-ups of the Team Knockouts are below. Both matches to be played on 20^th June at Rileys.

Division 1 League Champions, Rileys Cue, finished their season with a 5-3 victory over the Rileys C, thus winning the league by 23 points on their nearest rivals. Victorious for the Cue men during the season were Mike Barker (capt), Dave Whitfield, Dave Barker, Martin Priestley, Kev Brown and Rob Wharne. Joiners A finished runners up after a nail-biting 4-4 draw against nearest challengers Rileys Rebels. Andy Rawlinson won the final frame to clinch 2nd place for his team as well as claiming the most individual wins with 32 victories. He was supported by Simon Davies (capt), Paul Shepard, Tim Teece and Daz Waters. St. Georges avoided relegation after they secured a 6-2 win over the Bear and Pheasant A. This win condemned Rileys to the 2nd division after they lost 5-3 to the Hop Pole C. Emerald Club’s fate was confirmed as they were relegated after only drawing 4-4 against Rileys A. Tap A ran out 6-2 victors in the Tap Derby.

Division 2 Joiners Arms are the Div Two champions after they recorded a 5-3 success at the Westway B. Andy Pearcey, Chris Colley, Gaz Bryant, Neil Dale and Ian Lewis saw their team to glory. Neil Dale capped a fine season with a share of the most wins (32 wins) with Liam Goodwin from the Luckpenny. The Luckpenny had to settle for runners up even after they claimed a 8-0 win at the Holmcroft. Representing the Penny were Liam Goodwin (capt), Steve Gibbs, Andy Farmer, Chris Dale and the late Dave Jones. Both teams were battling it out in the 3rd div the season before but this time the Joiners came out on top. Rangers escaped relegation in the last game of the season winning 5-3 at the Bull A thus condemning Westway B to the 3rd div. The Highfields finished strongly after running out 6-2 winners over the Bear and Pheasant. Albion A finish in 3rd place after they saw off the challenge of Rileys Cue Ts wining 5-3. Bull B came away with a fine 7-1 success at the Ricky A.

Division 3 Westway C had a great opportunity to open up a gap at the top but were caught napping as they suffered a 5-3 defeat at home to Albion B. Westway A’s game against 3rd place Rileys Rockets was cancelled and The Ricky C jumped into 3rd place after their 7-1 win at the Metro Bar. This league still has 2 weeks to go and there are still places up for grabs.

Division 1 Rileys Cue need only 7 points from their last 3 games to defend their league crown. They ran out 6-2 winners over the Tap n Spile. Leading the way with 2 wins each were Dave Barker, Dave Whitfield and Mike Barker. Rileys Rebels put themselves back into contention for the runners up spot after their convincing 7-1 win over Rileys C. Scott Haidarovic, Dave Baker and Alan Sim all won 2 each. Joiners A were held to a 4-4 draw at home to Hop Pole C. Rileys A returned with a 5-3 success at the Tap n Spile A. Bear and Pheasant A enjoyed a 6-2 success against basement side Emerald Club.

Division 2 Joiners Arms are in the 1st division next season after they secured promotion after a 8-0 win at the Holmcroft. Neil Dale, Gaz Bryant, Chris Colley, Andy Pearcey and Ian Lewis are the successful quintet. Luckpenny are favourites for the other promotion place after they returned with a 5-3 win at the Rangers. Highfields moved away from the relegation zone with an impressive 5-3 win over the Ricky A. Albion A moved into 4th place after their latest 5-3 win over the Staffs Bull B while the Westway B secured a 5-3 win over the Bear and Pheasant. Rileys Cue Ts are finishing strongly after they recorded a 6-2 win at the Staffs Bull A.

Division 3 Westway A head this close division after a narrow 5-3 win at the Ricky B. Kev Lewis, V Dixey, Aaron Lewis and Mark Shaw all won. The Westway C were held to a 4-4 draw at home to Ricky C while the Rileys Rockets were also held 4-4 against Princess Royal. Rileys Lads claimed an 8-0 win over the Ricky D and the Metro Bar had to settle for a 4-4 score against the Rileys Fishes.

All SUNDAY pool league players are invited to enter the forthcoming

To enter, please enter names and send payment to the any of the three officers listed below or in a sealed envelope and hand into DISKS & DISCS:
LYNDA SIMPSON (Treasurer) on 07815 827 446,
DAVID WHITFIELD (Secretary) on 07985 008392 or
KEV BROWN (Chairman) on 07831 192 116.

There WILL BE prize money for this years competition

All existing and new teams are invited to enter the forthcoming

If you cannot make this date then contact the following officers:
LYNDA SIMPSON (Treasurer) on 07815 827 446,
DAVID WHITFIELD (Secretary) on 07985 008392 or
KEV BROWN (Chairman) on 07831 192 116.

SUBSCRIPTION FEES will be £20.00 per team
All teams will be drawn out of a hat into groups.

SUMMER LEAGUE WILL START 1^st AUGUST 2010 (Provisional)
AFTER the Individual SINGLES and DOUBLES Knockouts. (Start 27^th June)

The Stafford Sunday side has moved to the top of the Inter-league Premier League table after their recent 10-8 victory at Afford Baize. Some ragged play in the first half saw the Stafford team trail 5-4 at the interval. But an overall improvement in the second half turned the match on its head and brought a third successive victory of the season. Putting in good shifts on the night with 2 frame wins apiece were Dave Barker, Mike Barker and Alan Simm with able support from Tom Tonna, Shaun Alldritt, Martin Priestley and Dave Whitfield. Stafford Blaze continue their search for a first win of the season after another close defeat, this time a 10-8 reverse at home to Just Power Plus Crompos.

Division 1 Rileys Cue extended their lead at the top of the league with a 5-3 win over the Emerald Club. Rob Wharne (2), Dave Whitfield, Mike and Dave Barker all won. Rileys Rebels were held to a 4-4 draw by the Rileys A while the Joiners A ran out convincing 7-1 winners over the Rileys. Rileys C maintained their challenge with a 5-3 success over the St. Georges but lost the following week to the same opposition 6-2. Hop Pole C had a good week with successive 5-3 wins a the Tap and Rileys A respectively. Bear and Pheasant A were held to a 4-4 draw with fellow draw specialists Tap A.

Division 2 Luckpenny are the new leaders in this division after they ran out 5-3 winners over local rivals Staffs Bull B. Liam Goodwin and A Adams both won 2 and Andy Farmer also won. Joiners had to settle for a 4-4 draw at in form Rileys Cue Ts while 3rd place Holmcroft also had to settle for a 4-4 draw at home to lowly Westway B. Rickerscote A scraped a 5-3 win a basement side Staffs Bull A. This enabled the Rangers to climb off the bottom after their 6-2 win over the Bear and Pheasant. Pete Harvey and Gary Pemberton both won 2. The Highfields continued their good form with a 5-3 win over the Albion A. Rileys Cue Ts won their rearranged game with the Staffs Bull B 5-3.

Division 3 Leaders Westway A were held to their 3rd 4-4 draw on the trot at the Albion B but still hold a 16 point lead but playing a game more. Rickerscote D put a dent into their C teams promotion hopes running out 6-2 winners. Mike and John Holmes both winning 2 each. Rileys Rockets returned with a 7-1 win at the Rickerscote B and keep their promotion hopes alive. The Princess Royal occupy 5th place after recent 5-3 win at the Rileys Lads while the Metro Bar claimed a 8-0 win at the Nags Head.

We are now in week 15 of the league season with 7 weeks left plus bank holidays and no cancelled matches have been played. Can we please start sorting these matches out NOW! All postponed matches MUST be played before the last game of the LEAGUE season, not the semis or final of the Team Knockout. Failure to do so will result in a NO RESULT.
The teams who originally cancelled the matches are highlighted in bold. That team is responsible for contacting the opposition. However, both teams need to come to a reasonable conclusion on setting the date. The committee will offer 3 dates to the teams in the event of a failure by the teams to agree on a date.
DO NOT leave it to the last week to re-arrange the match. This can create problems and the league will not accept this. Please contact the League Secretary, Dave Whitfield, for contact numbers and re-arranged dates.

Division 1 Rileys Cue opened up a 13 point lead at the top after a 6-2 success over the Tap n Spile A. Dave Barker, Martin Priestley (2 each) with Dave Whitfield and Kev Brown all winning. Emerald Club picked up only their 2nd win of the season with a fine 5-3 win over 2nd place Rileys Rebels. Brendon Ruttledge, Will Edge (2 each) and Mark Parrish all won. Joiners A had to settle for a 4-4 draw at the Bear and Pheasant and drop further behind in 3rd place. Rileys A came away with a fine 5-3 success at the Hop Pole C while the Tap n Spile continued their recent good form with a 6-2 victory over the St. Georges.

Division 2 Joiners lead this section by 9 points after they were held to a 4-4 draw by Staffs Bull B. 2nd place Luckpenny are mounting a challenge with an impressive 6-2 win over the Ricky A. Liam Goodwin, Steve Gibbs (2 each) with Dave Jones and Andy Farmer all won. Holmcroft picked up a valuable 7-1 win at the Highfields and hold onto 3rd place. Albion A returned with a convincing 8-0 win at the Staffs Bull A. Andy Rogers, A Varkulys, James Devlin and Warren Bradbury all won 2 each. Rangers were held to a 4-4 draw with fellow strugglers Westway B.

Division 3 Leaders Westway A were held to a 4-4 draw at 3rd place Ricky C and hold a 9 point lead at the top. Westway C closed the gap after they ran out 6-2 winners over the Metro Bar. Ken Marsden, Geoff Pask (2 each) with Craig Cartwright and Tim Sargeant all won. Rileys Rockets cruised to a 7-1 win over the Rileys Lads and climb into 5th place. Kev Warrilow, Liam Titley, Russ Dematteo (2 each) and Mark Malone all won. Ricky D ran out 5-3 winners over the Rileys Fishes and consolidate mid table while the Princees Royal still have hopes of promotion after their 6-2 win at the Albion B. Ricky B claimed a 8-0 win at the Nags Head.

Stafford Sunday beat Stafford Blaze in the first Interleague fixture of the new season. The final score of 10-8 reflected what was a generally close match. The Sunday team started to pull away from the home side after John Grobnik and Nick Backhouse had put the Blaze into a 2-1 lead. A run of 5 winning frames in a row for the visitors (before Robbie Jenkinson replied) saw the Sunday lads leading 6-3 at the interval. A positive start to the second half for the Blaze brought the scores level before Gaz Baker, Alan Simm, Mick Addison and Martin Priestley saw the Sunday team cross the winning line as the score reached 10-6. Consolation wins for Brendan Ruttledge and Robbie Jenkinson reduced the winning margin to 2 frames.