Played Sunday 5th November
@Kennys Sportsbar
Dave Whitfield (The Kennys Cue) became the Singles Plate Winner after defeating Chris Broomhall (Kennys) 4-3 in the Final. Broomhall took a 3-2 lead with some fine clearances from difficult positions but a couple missed chances in the last 2 frames let Whitfield back in and he closed the game out to secure the individual plate competition.
In the semi final Broomhall, put in a fine performance to see off the challenge of Robbie Jenkinson winning 3-0 to book his place in the Final. The other Semi Final was a close fought match. Alan Farrow raced into a 2-0 lead but Whitfield pegged him back and took it to a decider. Farrow had a great chance on the black but rattled it and Whitfield seized his chance to win 3-2.
Semi Final
DAVE WHITFIELD 3-2 Alan Farrow (Metro Bar A)
CHRIS BROOMHALL 3-0 Robbie Jenkinson (St Georges)
Final
DAVE WHITFIELD 4-3 Chris Broomhall
Well done to all players during the competition and thank you to Lynda Simpson, Dave Baker, (both semi Finals), Jason Armishaw and Peter Sandhar for reffing/timekeeping the Final. Thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the finals night.
Played Sunday 5th November 2017
@Kennys Sportsbar
For the first time in 8 seasons, there is a New Singles Champion. Congratulations to Gavin Davies (Kennys Bear) as he ran out a worthy champion by defeating Mike Barker (The Kennys Cue) 5-2 in the Final.
It was Gav Davies's 2nd appearance in the Final, the other being in 2004 which he lost to Tim McGann. It was Mike Barker’s 3rd Final but again had to settle for 2nd place after losses in the 2008 final to Andy Rawlinson and 2014 to Rob Wharne. Rob Wharne (Institute SC) long unbeaten run finally came to an end after losing to Barker 4-3 in the Semi Final. A 46 match winning streak which had seen the England international dominate the Sunday Singles competition since 2010.
However Gav Davies seized his chance and was flawless on the Finals Night as he saw off the challenge of Warren Jesney 3-0 (quarter final), Alan Sim 4-1 (Semi Final) and then Mike Barker 5-2 in the Final. Mike Barker route to the final saw him ran out a 3-0 winner over Aaron Atkin (quarter final) before his famous 4-3 win over Rob Wharne in the semi Final
Full Results
Quarter Finals
MIKE BARKER 3-0 Aaron Atkin (Metro Bar)
ROB WHARNE (Institute SC) 3-1 Pete Sandhar (Kennys)
GAV DAVIES 3-0 Warren Jesney (Metro Bar A)
ALAN SIM (Institute SC) 3-0 Mark Sheerin (GPO Social A)
Semi Final
MIKE BARKER 4-3 Rob Wharne
GAV DAVIES 4-1 Alan Sim
Final
Mike Barker 2-5 GAV DAVIES
Also a big Thank You to all the people who helped on Finals Night with all the refereeing and timekeeping. Alan Farrow, Gaz Bryant, Lynda Simpson, Dave Whitfield, Mark Billingsley, Robbie Jenkinson, David Richardson, Jim Simpson, Dave Baker, Peter Sandhar, Jason Armishaw, Neil Addison and Simon W Davies
Also thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the event
Well done to all players who entered this years competition.
Played Sunday 22nd October 2017
Venue : Kennys Sportsbar
Congratulations to Hop Pole C’s Alan Mason & Mick Addison on becoming the Stafford Sunday Pool League Doubles champions. They saw off the challenge of Kennys Bear’s Gavin Davies & Jim Simpson in the Final, winning 4-1.
Alan Mason was runner up last season (with Duncan Sunderland) and wins his first individual trophy alongside Mick Addison who had now won his 3rd doubles title (Previously 2001 & 2006 -both with John Grobnik). Gav Davies was a previous winner back in 2005 (with Lee Whitehouse) whereas it was Jim Simpson first final.
In the semi final, defending champions Rob Wharne & Dave Whitfield suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Davies & Simpson. The match featured 3 x 8 ball clearances, 2 by Davies and 1 by Wharne.
In the other Semi Final, Mason & Addison won 3-0 against first time semi finalists Brendon Ruttledge & Andy Pearcey.
In the Final it was a game of tension and a tactical fight. The match took a turn when both Mason & Addison changed the tempo and fine clearances from both Mason & Addison clinch the doubles crown in front of a good size crowd.
Results on the night
Semi Final
Dave Whitfield & Rob Wharne (The Kennys Cue/Institute SC) 2-3 GAV DAVIES & JIM SIMPSON
ALAN MASON & MICK ADDISON 3-0 Brendon Ruttledge & Andy Pearcey (Joiners Arms)
FINAL
ALAN MASON & MICK ADDISON 4-1 Gav Davies & Jim Simpson
Thanks goes to Gaz Bryant, Simon W Davies, Alan Farrow, Les Murphy, Jason Armishaw and Neil Addison on their reffing duties and timekeeping. Also thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the event.
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Played on Sunday 21st October 2017
Venue Kennys Sportsbar
Congratulations to Irene Wood on becoming ladies Champion for the 3rd time in row. She overcame the challenge of another 3 time ladies champion in Charlotte Shelley 4-1 in the Final. The match was a lot closer then the score line suggests as both players showed off their county experience.
Irene, however was to work a lot harder to reach the final then Charlotte as she had come through a play off group with Tasha Farmer and Lynda Simpson. Irene had a close match against Tasha winning 2-1 and then played another county ladies player Lynda and won 2-0.
In the semi final Charlotte was drawn against Charlene Marsden-Till and ran out 3-0 Winner. Irene then played Kirsty Lawrence, Kirsty the week before, inflicted a first defeat over Irene but this time Irene made amends and won 3-0 to reach the Final.
Results on the Finals night
Play Off Group Results - 3 player Round Robin
Irene Wood 2-1 Tasha Farmer
Irene Wood 2-0 Lynda Simpson
Tasha Farmer NM Lynda Simpson
Semi Final Results
Charlotte Shelley 3-0 Charlene Marsden-Till
Irene Wood 3-0 Kirsty Lawrence
Final Result - referees : Tom Vernon & Dave Whitfield
Charlotte Shelley 1-4 Irene Wood
Thank you to Kennys Sportsbar on hosting the final.
Doubles Knockout 2017
Quarter Final Results
Played on Sunday 15th October 2017
Hop Pole
R Jenkinson & R Davies 2-3 G DAVIES & J SIMPSON
St Georges
B RUTTLEDGE & A PEARCEY 3-0 D Ashton & A Palin
Metro Bar
D WHITFIELD & R WHARNE 3-2 A Lewis & M Shaw
Joiners Arms
K Brown & A Rawlinson 1-3 A MASON & M ADDISON
All Quarter Final winners progress through to the Finals Night
Finals Night to be held Kennys Sports Bar
To be played on Sunday 22nd October 2017
Draw to be made at 7:45pm. Start 8:00pm. Scratch 8:15pm
Semi Finals Best of FIVE frames
Final Best of SEVEN frames
STOPWATCH to be used - 60 second call.
Best of luck to all players
Ladies Knockout Qualifying groups
Pippa Steele Trophy
Results and qualifiers for Finals Night
Group A
Irene Wood 3-0 Adele Cooper
Kirsty Lawrence 3-0 Heather Rothan
Wood 3-0 Rothan
Lawrence 3-1 Cooper
Cooper 3-1 Rothan
Lawrence 3-2 Wood
Group Winner - Kirsty Lawrence
Group B
Tasha Farmer L-W Charlene Marsden-Till
Marsden-Till W-L Beckie Brundrett
Farmer W-L Brundrett
Group Winner - Charlene Marsden-Till
Group C
Charlotte Shelley 3-0 Tori Meeley
Lynda Simpson 3-0 Meeley
Shelley 3-2 Simpson
Group Winner - Charlotte Shelley
All Group winners qualify for semi finals
Remaining semi final place to be decided by round robin group involving the following players
Irene Wood, Tasha Farmer & Lynda Simpson.
Each player plays each other once, best of 3 frames and starts at 7pm.
Fixtures will be
1. Irene Wood v Tasha Farmer
2. Lynda Simpson v Winner match 1.
3. Loser match 1 v Lynda Simpson
In event off a tie, most frames won or 1 frame shootout.
Semi finals to start after completion of play off group. Draw to be made on night.
All the best to all ladies.
SUMMER LEAGUE TEAM KNOCKOUT FINAL
Played at Kennys Sportsbar
Played on Sunday 17th September 2017
Match Scorecard -
| THE KENNYS CUE | KENNYS BEAR | ||
| Dave Whitfield | L | W | Jim Simpson |
| Mike Barker | W | L | Giles Eastwood |
| Dave Barker | W | L | Gav Davies |
| Ian Lewis | L | W | Andy Rawlinson |
| Mike Barker | W | L | Giles Eastwood |
| Dave Barker | 8 | L | Andy Rawlinson |
| Dave Whitfield | - | - | Gav Davies |
| Result | 4 | 2 |
Congratulations go to The Kennys Cue on becoming Summer League champions for the 9th time.
They were made to work hard for their 4-2 win over their rivals Kennys Bear.
Mike Barker and Dave Barker both won 2 frames each, with Dave winning it with an '8 ball' finish. Both Dave Whitfield and Ian Lewis had their chances but fine clearances for the Kennys Bear saw Jim Simpson and Andy Rawlinson made the score 2-2 at the halfway stage.
Giles Eastwood and Gav Davies also saw good chances go begging and lost their matches.
Player not featured in the Final was Martin Priestley who missed the final due to work commitments.
Also big thank you to Kevin Brown & Jason Armishaw for refereeing the final.
Also a big thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the Final.
****IMPORTANT INFORMATION****
****ALL PLAYERS PLEASE READ****
Due to an error on the date for Singles 1st & 2nd round, it is NOT the 15th October as stated on the paper copies at the venues. It is Sunday 8th October. Below is a list of all the dates for the Singles, Doubles and ladies competitions
These are the forthcoming dates for the Singles and doubles Knockouts
Sun 8th Oct - SINGLES 1st & 2nd Round
Sun 15th Oct - DOUBLES Quarter Finals
Sun 22nd Oct - DOUBLES FINALS NIGHT
Sun 29th Oct - SINGLES Last 16
Sun 5th Nov - SINGLES FINALS NIGHT
Also other competitions are as follows
Sun 15th Oct - Ladies singles knockout qualifiers
Sun 15th & 22nd Oct - singles plate 1st & 2nd round (due to players involved in doubles)
Sun 22nd Oct - Ladies finals night (last 4)
Sun 29th Oct - Singles Plate quarters & semi Finals.
Sun 5th Nov - Singles Plate Final.
These dates are confirmed
New copies will be sent out to all pubs/clubs.
AGM News update
Kev Brown and the committee have stated about Matchballs and has said that 'Pro cups' are still to be brought in by the start of the 2018/19 season. Also Kev did say that this season, all teams must now use red and yellow matchballs only, however venues which have RED cloth can use blue and yellow matchballs
Dave Baker has decided to stand down from the committee. Dave has served the Sunday Pool League committee since the day it started and was given a warm and appreciative round of applause from all playing members that attended the meeting. It has been decided that Dave will continue as an honorary committee member with the freedom to join in meetings where it is possible.
I personally would like to thank Dave for all his support, hard work and honest opinions that he contributed to all meetings and wish him all the best for the futures. Cheers Mr Dave Baker It's been an honour.
This means that committee members are needed. Three people have offered their services which was all accepted. They are-
Simon Davies (Institute SC)
Gaz Bryant (Joiners Arms)
Les Murphy (Star & Garter)
Two proposals were brought up at the meeting
1. Stopwatch - after much discussion it was voted against with 5 votes for and 12 votes against
2. 'Lag for break' - instead of toss of coin for alternate breaks, it was proposed that lag for break would be another alternative. Again after discussion it was unanimously voted in and will be in affect as from the start of the Winter Season 2017/18.
Presentation evening will be held at Kennys on Friday 1st December 2017
Winter League Season to start 12th November 2017.
Thank you to all teams and players for attending the meeting.
Meeting closed at 8:35pm.
SUMMER MAIN KNOCKOUT
Semi Final Results - played Sunday 10th September 2017
THE KENNYS CUE 4-0 Hop Pole C...
played @Institute
Institute SC 3-4 KENNYS BEAR
played @Hop Pole
The Kennys Cue reached their 10th summer KO Final after a fine 4-0 win over the Hop Pole C. In a match played at the Institute, it was Dave Whitfield (capt), Mike Barker, Dave Barker and Ian Lewis who all won their matches, with Martin Priestley not having a game, to put the 'cueman' through.
The other Semi Final saw Kennys Bear see off the holders Institute SC in a close fought match. Institute went 2-0 and 3-2 up and looked in a very good position. However, fine wins for Andy Rawlinson & Gav Davies won two each to see them through to their 4th Final. Both Giles Eastwood and Jim Simpson (capt) lost their matches for the Bear. For the Institiute SC, it was Rob Wharne with 2 wins (incl an 8 ball) and Alan Sim who replied.
SUMMER LEAGUE MAIN KO FINAL
To be played Sunday 17th September 2017
THE KENNYS CUE v KENNYS BEAR
Venue - @Kennys Sportsbar - Table 12
SUMMER PLATE KNOCKOUT
Semi Final Results
played Sunday 10th September 2017
KENNYS 4-0 Kennys Killers
played @Kennys Sportsbar
JOINERS ARMS 4-2 Institute Islanders
played @St Georges
Reports to follow.....
SUMMER LEAGUE PLATE KO FINAL
To be played Sunday 17th Sept 2017
KENNYS v JOINERS ARMS
Venue - @Hop Pole
SUMMER SUB PLATE KNOCKOUT
Quarter Final Results
played Sunday 10th September 2017
PRINCESS ROYAL A 4-3 Hop Pole A
HIGHFIELDS CLUB B 4-2 Kings Horse
GPO Social C 3-4 KENNYS 8's
METRO BAR 4-1 Oxleathers B
Semi Final Draw
To be played Sunday 17th September 2017.
Princess Royal A v Highfields Club B
To be played @Metro Bar
Metro Bar v Kennys 8's
To be played @Princess Royal
All the best to All teams.
SUMMER LEAGUE MAIN KNOCKOUT RESULTS
Played on 3rd September 2017
Quarter Final Results
KENNYS BEAR 4-1 Metro Bar A
THE KENNYS CUE 4-1 GPO Social A
HOP POLE C 4-1 St Georges
INSTITUTE SC 4-0 Oxleathers A
Holders Institute SC eased into the Semi Final of the Summer League knockout with a 4-0 win over Oxleathers A. Alan Sim, Rob Wharne, Gaz Davies and Mark Billingsley all won for the 'stute'. The Kennys Cue (8 x winners) saw off the challenge of GPO Social A, winning 4-1. Mike Barker(2), Dave Barker & Dave Whitfield all won for the 'cueists'. Phil Alldiss was the sole winner for the 'postmen'. Stan Bent holders Hop Pole C ran out 4-1 winners over reigning League Champions St Georges. Alan Mason, Duncan Sunderland and Simon Key(2) all won for the 'pole'. Paddy Baidwan was the 'georges' only winner. Kennys Bear made it through to the Semi Finals after a fine 4-1 win over Stan Bent runners Up Metro Bar A. Gav Davies (2, incl an '8 ball'), Jim Simpson and Andy Rawlinson all won for the 'bear'. Alan farrow was the only winner for the 'met'.
Semi Final Draw - All matches to be played at NEUTRAL Venues
To be played Sunday 10th Sept 2017
The Kennys Cue v Hop Pole C
To be played @Institute
Institute SC v Kennys Bear
To be played @Hop Pole
To be held @Kennys Sportsbar, Stafford.
SUNDAY 24th September 2017. 7 45pm Meeting Start
New & Present teams are invited to join the
Market Promotions Stafford Sunday Pool League Winter Season 2017/18.
To enter a team, you are required to participate at this meeting. The Winter league Fees are £50 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
Fees: £50 PER TEAM payable on the night*
MEETING TO START @7:45pm PROMPT.
AGENDA
1. Winter League 2017/18 Registration Sign in 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
2. Chairman to read the 2016 AGM minutes
3. Chairman's Report
4. League Secretaries Report
5. League Treasurer's Report
6. Election of Officers and Committee Members**
7. Proposed changes**
8. Constitution Amendments
9. Any Other Business (AOB)
**ALL TEAM CAPTAINS
Please note that that Election of Officers and any Proposed Changes MUST be put in writing and sent to the League Secretary by Sunday 3rd September 2017.
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ALL the Group Winners go through to the Main Knockout draw along with the TWO Best Runners up.
The FOUR BEST Group Winners will have home advantage. The Group Winners are as follows (ave points per game - due to one group having played more matches)
Group A - St Georges (8.50) completed
Group B - Kennys Bear (9.29) 1 to play
Group C - The Kennys Cue (9.14) 1 to play
Group D - Hop Pole C (9.43) 1 to play
Group E - to be decided between either GPO A (8.14) or Joiners (7.29) both 1 to play
Group F - to be decided between either Institute SC (8.86) or Met Bar A (7.43) both 1 to play
TWO best Runners up is between
Group A - Oxleathers A (8.00) completed
Group B - Kennys (5.67) 2 to play
Group C - Hop Pole D (6.86) 1 to play
Group D - Institute Islanders (6.57) 1 to play
Both Group E and F are stated above.
The remaining FOUR Runners up will receive home advantage in the Summer plate Quarter finals They will be drawn against the FOUR BEST 3rd placed teams. Info will follow later as to regards placings.
There will be also a minor competition to the remaining teams who didn't qualify for the main and plate knockouts. The prize for this competition will be a shield for the pub/club.
topDave Barker (The Kennys Cues) recently completed a rare hat-trick of 8-balls in the Sunday Pool League.
The run of clearances started with two wins at St Georges, taking advantage of the biggest pockets in the League.
The third consecutive 8-ball was at home against Morris Man where, for good measure (mainly due to poor positional play), he finished off with 2 doubles into the same middle pocket.
The chance of making it four in a row was scuppered when Dave had a dry break in the second half, leaving Rob Wharne holding onto the outright record of four consecutive 8-balls.
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Venue - Kennys Sportsbar
ST GEORGES 4-1 GPO Social A
St Georges became the Subsidiary Team KO winners after securing a 4-1 victory over fellow 1st division side GPO A. St Georges already secured the 1st division Title the week before and thus make it a league and cup double.
John Daniels (Georges) was on first against Ant Davis (GPO). Davis went for his shots and looked in a great position until he unfortunately went in off on his final red. Daniels made no mistake and gave the Georges a 1-0 lead.
Robbie Jenkinson (Georges) was next on and took on Mark Sheerin (GPO). Both had chances but then it became a tactical frame and it was Sheerin who seized his chance and pot the black to level the scores at 1-1.
Paddy Baidwan (Georges) took on James Alldiss (GPO) in frame 3. Baidwan showed some fine form and his attacking style of play was rewarded with a nice clearance to make the score 2-1 to the Georges.
Jamie Woolley (Georges) was then paired against Mick Bryant (GPO) in frame 4 and from the start Woolley was in his stride. He took his chance and was rewarded with an '8 ball clearance' to give the Georges a 3-1 lead at the halfway point.
Jenkinson was on fifth and played Phil Alldiss (GPO). The match became a nervous frame and a long tactical battle was evident. Jenkinson dug in and was given a chance, he duly took it and won the match 4-1 to give the Georges the Winter Subsidiary KO trophy.
Another fine Final played in great spirit. Thank you to Lynda Simpson, Jason Armishaw and Neil Addison in refereeing the Final. Also thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for the use of their tables and food.
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