Played on Sunday 11th June 2017
Venue - Kennys Sportsbar
HOP POLE C 4-3 Metro Bar A
Hop Pole C became Stan Bent Team KO champions for the 2nd time (previously 2008/9) after overcoming a determined Metro Bar A team in the Final.
Alan Mason (Pole) started of proceedings with a fine performance against Alan Farrow (Met Bar) to put the Hop Pole C 1-0 up.
Mick Addison (Pole) then played Dave Ashton (Met Bar) in frame 2 and after an exchange of tactical play, Addison went for the clearance and put the Hop Pole C 2-0 up.
Duncan Sunderland (Pole) took on Warren Jesney (Met Bar) in frame 3 and Sunderland looked in a good position, but an 'in off' brought Jesney in and he duly took his chance to bring the Met Bar back in at 2-1 down.
Kev Brown (Pole) was drawn against Andy Palin (Met Bar) and Brown was in complete control. Then an uncharacteristic miss on his final yellow gave Palin a chance. He took it well with a fine clearance to level the match at 2-2.
Brown was straight back on in frame 5 and this time was up against Jesney. The match started of rather cagey, but another miss by Brown let Jesney back in. It looked a straight forward finish but he left his final shot blind on the black. With a bit of fortune, the black sat up and for the first time the Met Bar were ahead, 3-2 up.
Addison was next on in frame 6 and he was up against Andy Palin. The match was showing signs of tension but Addison had other ideas, he was left a chance and after some fine positioning he left himself a long black and he nailed it and so bring the scores level at 3-3.
Mason and Farrow were paired against each other in the Final Frame. Nerves started to show as both players knew that one loose shot could mean the end. After an exchange of snookers, Farrow left one short and gave Mason a great chance. He potted a long Final red and sunk a long black into the corner to give the Hop Pole C the Stan Bent Trophy.
A great Final played in great spirit, also a great turnout of fans from both teams and a great way to end the Winter season
Thanks to Tom Vernon, Dave Whitfield and Jason Armishaw for refereeing the final. Also thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for their hospitality in providing the tables and food.
31 Teams have entered the Summer league. There are SIX groups, comprising ONE group of SIX teams and FIVE groups of FIVE teams.
Sunday 18th June 2017
GROUP A
Tap n Spile v Highfields A...
Oxleathers A v Kennys Z
Kings Horse v St Georges
GROUP B
Metro Bar v Kennys
Highfields B v Princess Royal A
Kennys Bear have a Free Week
GROUP C
The Kennys Cue v Hop Pole D
Morrisman v GPO Social B
St Georges A have a Free Week
GROUP D
Hop Pole C v Kennys Titans
Kennys Toolz v Institute Islanders
Princess Royal B have a Free Week
GROUP E
Kennys 8's v Oxleathers B
Hop Pole A v Joiners Arms
GPO Social A have a Free Week
GROUP F
Kennys Killers v Metro Bar A
Legion Lions v GPO Social B
Institute SC have a Free Week
Full Fixture Lists and result cards will be dropped off at all pubs/clubs at beginning of next week.
SINGLES & DOUBLES INDIVIDUAL KNOCKOUT 2017
Players who have played during the Winter Season are eligible to enter the forthcoming Singles & Doubles Knockout. Those players MUST have played in THREE matches during that season..
Doubles players can play from different teams
ENTRY FEES for SINGLES are £2.50 each
ENTRY FEES for DOUBLES are £5.00 per doubles
CLOSING DATE for Registering is SUNDAY 30th JUNE 2017
ALL FEES to be paid by this date without fail.
Stan Bent Team KO Semi Final Results
Played on Sunday 14th May 2017
Venue - Hop Pole
METRO BAR A 4-3 Joiners Arms
Venue - Metro Bar
HOP POLE C 4-2 Kennys Bear
Metro Bar A reached the Stan Bent Team KO Final for the time. They came back from 3-1 down to see off the challenge of the Joiners Arms. Warren Jesney (2 wins, including an 8 ball), Dave Ashton and Alan Farrow were the victors for the Met Bar. Brendon Ruttledge, Paul Loughhead & Andy Pearcey responded for the Joiners
Hop Pole C will play the Metro Bar in the final after they came back from 2-0 down to win 4-2 v Kennys Bear. Giles Eastwood & Andrew Rawlinson gave the Bear a great start. But wins by Simon Key (2), Alan Mason and Kevin Brown saw the Hop Pole through to the Final.
Thank you to both the Hop Pole and Metro Bar for hosting the Semi Finals
STAN BENT TEAM KNOCKOUT FINAL
To be played Sunday 11th June 2017
Venue - KENNYS SPORTSBAR, 8pm Start
METRO BAR A v HOP POLE C
Good luck to both Teams.
SUMMER LEAGUE 2017
All New & Existing teams are invited to enter the forthcoming Summer league 2017
The Format will be determined by how many Teams enter.
Groups will be mixed with 1st, 2nd & 3rd division teams plus the new teams into groups.
1st div teams will be seeded into each group
There will be TWO Competitions - Main Team KO & Summer Plate KO
The Cut Off date for registering a team will be -
SUNDAY 21st MAY 2017. @Kennys Sportsbar, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fees can be paid by cash/cheque and must be handed to one of the main officers
Ms L Simpson, Mr D Whitfield & Mr K Brown
ENTRY FEES for this years SUMMER LEAGUE are £30.00 per team.
It is anticipated that the Summer League will start in June 2017
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SCPA INTERLEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION MATCH TWO
STAFFORD 9-9 STOKE PLAZA
Played on Friday 10th March 2017 @Kennys Sportsbar.
Stafford welcomed Stoke Plaza in their latest Interleague match and came out with a draw after some fine pool was played by both teams on the night. Pete Sandhar, Dave Whitfield & Duncan Sunderland were the absentees on the night but Irene Wood returned to the side after missing match ONE.
Captain Alan Mason threw on Mark Shaw and Mike Barker for the first two frames and it was Barker who took his chance to give Stafford the lead, unfortunately Shaw couldnt follow suit as his opposite player cleared the table to level the scores. Simon Key then lost to an impressive 8 ball clearance by his opponent to fall 2-1 behind but before Stafford had time to lick there wounds Paul Loughead pulled of a great win to bring the scores level at 2-2. Frame 5 saw Mick Addison lose a close encounter. However like before, Stafford responded in style with an outstanding 8 ball clearance by Chris Broomhall to level the scores yet again at 3-3. Robbie Jenkinson then was fortunate in his frame and give Stafford a 4-3 lead. Alan Mason looked in complete control in his frame, but a slice of luck by his opponent saw him snatch the frame after potting the black off 4 cushions. Dave Barker showed his recent good form and won convincingly to give Stafford a 5-4 lead at the break
Captain Mason brought in Irene Wood for Shaw for the second half. Both Mike Barker and Si Key lost their games narrowly but a great pot on the black by Irene Wood pulled the scores level. Addison unfortunately lost to give the visitors the lead but Loughead picked up his 2nd win of the night with another fine clearance. Broomhall continued his fine performance on the night with a clinical finish in his game to give Stafford again an 8-7 lead. Unfortunately Jenkinson didnt have the luck in his 2nd game as he did in his 1st game and lost from a winnable position to give his opposite number a win to level the scores. Mason in the penultimate game had other ideas and punished his opponent with a fine clearance to give the Stafford team an 9-8 lead. However Dave Barker never really had a chance and had to watch his opponent pull off a fine clearance to give the visitors a deserved draw. A fair result between two sides who look likely to be challenging for the crown this season.
Man of the Match goes to Chris Broomhall for 2 fine displays of potting and positional play in both games
Played Sunday 12th March 2017
Kings Horse 2-4 JOINERS ARMS
KENNYS BEAR 4-2 Institute SC
The Kennys Cue 1-4 METRO BAR A
HOP POLE C 4-3 Highfields Club B
Division One leaders Joiners Arms reached the semi finals with a hard fought 4-2 win at 3rd div Kings Horse. Wins for Paul Loughead, Brendon Ruttledge and Simon Davies (2 wins) and an '8 ball' saw them through. Chris Rose won 2 on the night for the Horse.
Last years runners up Kennys Bear were drawn against runaway 2nd div side Institute SC and ran out 4-2 winners. Gav Davies (2), Jim Simpson '8 ball' and Andy Rawlinson all won for the Bear. Rob Wharne and Mark Billingsley were the winners for the Institute.
Metro Bar A pulled off a fine win over The Kennys Cue winning 4-1. Fine play by Alan Farrow, Dave Ashton, Andy Palin and Warren Jesney all won for the Met. Dave Barker was the sole winner for the Cueists.
Hop Pole C had to come back from 3-0 down to win their quarter Final over 2nd division Highfields B. Mike Challinor, Kev and Aaron Lewis got the Highfields off to a great start. However Alan Mason (2), Si Key and Kev Brown all won to pull off a remarkable escape. Mason capped it off with an 8 ball in the deciding frame.
Well done to all winning teams and commiserations to the losers!
SCPA INTERLEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION MATCH ONE
TT BAIZE 6-12 STAFFORD
Played on Friday 24th February 2017
The Stafford Interleague side travelled to Hanley in their latest Interleague match and ran out comfortable 12-6 winners away to TT Baize at the Green Baize.
Stafford welcomed back 2 former players in Mike & Dave Barker and fielded a very strong team
Captain Alan Mason decided to strike early and played Mike Barker and Simon Key in the first 2 frames and it was Barker who won the lag break. Barker broke and dished with an outstanding clearance to set the ball rolling and Key soon followed suit with a fine finish. Wins for Mick Addison, Mark Shaw & Dave Barker quickly gave Stafford a commanding 5-0 lead. However missed opportunities by Sunderland, Whitfield & Sandhar gave the home team hope with only Chris Broomhall winning the other frame which left the score 6-3 at halftime.
Captain Mason brought himself and Paul Loughead in exchange for Whitfield and Sandhar in the 2nd half. Stafford started the same way as they did in the first and raced into a 9-4 lead with wins for Dave Barker, Key & Addison, but Mike Barker could do little to stop his opponent pulling off a fine clearance. A blip saw both Shaw & Sunderland give hope to the Baize to leave the score at 9-6. However Mason had other ideas and pulled off a fine clearance to get the all important frame to win the match. Loughead & Broomhall finished off proceedings to push Stafford further ahead and give the Stafford team a well deserved 12-6 success
Man of the Match goes to Dave Barker for his 2 solid wins on the night, one of which looked an impossibility to win at one stage.
Played on Sunday 5th February 2017.
Hop Pole E 0-4 JOINERS ARMS
Institute Islanders 1-4 METRO BAR A
KINGS HORSE 4-2 Luckpenny A
Kennys Z 0-4 HIGHFIELDS CLUB B
THE KENNYS CUE 4-2 Legion Lions
Kennys 2-4 INSTITUTE SC
HOP POLE C 4-2 Star & Garter A
Kennys 8's 1-4 KENNYS BEAR
5 times winners The Kennys Cue progressed to the quarter Finals of the Stan Bent Team KO after surviving a scare from 3rd div Legion Lions. After trailing 2-0 down it was Mike Barker (2), Martin Priestley & Dave Barker to recover and win 4-2. 2nd div and runaway leaders Institute SC ran out 4-2 winners over 1st div Kennys. Rob Wharne & Mark Billingsley both won 2 frames each. Joiners Arms made light work of Hop Pole E, winning 4-0. Brendon Ruttledge, Paul Loughhead, Simon Davies & Andy Pearcey all won. Metro Bar A pulled off a fine 4-1 win at Institute Islanders. Alan Farrow, Dave Ashton, Andy Palin & Warren Jesney all won. 2nd div Highfields Club B saw off the challenge of 3rd div Kennys Z, winning 4-0. Dan Heywood, Mike Challinor, Kev & Aaron Lewis were the victors. 1st div Kennys Bear were too strong for highflying 3rd div side Kennys 8's winning 4-1. Giles Eastwood, Gav Davies & Andy Rawlinson (2) all won. 2008 winners Hop Pole C ran out 4-2 winners over the Star & Garter A. Alan Mason, Kev Brown, Duncan Sunderland & Mick Addison all won. Kings Horse won an all 3rd div tie 4-2 against Luckpenny A. Chris Rose (2) & Jonny Holloway (2) were the winners. All side progress to the next round.
Quarter Final Draw
To be played Sunday 12th March 2017
HOP POLE C v HIGHFIELDS CLUB B
KINGS HORSE v JOINERS ARMS
THE KENNYS CUE v METRO BAR A
KENNYS BEAR v INSTITUTE SC
Good Luck to all teams...
The trial dates for the County Teams are as follows:
1. Men on Saturday 14th January and Sunday 15th January.
2. Ladies, Seniors and Juniors on Sunday 8th January.
All matches will be taking place at Players with a 12 noon start.
The following matches listed MUST be played BEFORE the turnaround (Sunday 19th February 2017). NO MATCHES will be allowed to be played AFTER this date. Teams in BOLD CAPITALS were the Teams who originally cancelled.
DIVISION ONE
Played 15/01/17 - KENNYS 6-2 INSTITUTE ISLANDERS
Played 05/02/17 - HOP POLE C 6-2 STAR & GARTER A
DIVISION TWO
Played 03/02/17 - Metro Bar 2-6 STAR & GARTER B.
DIVISION THREE
Played 09/02/17 - KINGS HORSE 6-2 KENNYS Z.
Played 05/02/17 - KENNYS TITANS 7-1 MORRISMAN.
Played 17/02/17 - Kennys Tap 2-6 KINGS HORSE.
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SUNDAY POOL PRESENTATION EVENING
Friday 4th November 2016
Kennys Sportsbar - New Function Room
Disco entertainment - Free Entry - 8pm onwards
List of trophy winners & runners up
WINTER 2015/16
Division ONE Winners - KENNYS BEAR
Division ONE Runners up - HOP POLE C
Most wins - Alan Mason (Hop Pole C)
Most 8 balls, Jim Simpson Trophy - Rob Wharne (St Georges)
Division TWO Winners - KENNYS DRAGONS
Division TWO Runners up - MORRISMAN ISLANDERS
Most wins - Matty Simpson (Highfields), Chris Broomhall (Kennys), Gaz Hughes (Princess Royal B) & Lee Haidarovic (Morrisman Islanders).
Most 8 Balls, Jim Simpson Trophy - Warren Jesney (Kennys Dragons)
Division THREE Winners - GPO SOCIAL B
Division THREE Runners up - KENNYS TOOLZ
Most Wins - Mark Mitchell (Kennys Toolz)
Most 8 balls, Jim Simpson Trophy - Mark Mitchell, Chris Gray (Both Kennys Toolz) & Thomas Vernon (Kennys 8's)
Stan Bent Team Knockout WINNERS - ST GEORGES
Stan Bent Team Knockout Runners up - KENNYS BEAR
Semi Finalists - HIGHFIELDS CLUB & THE KENNYS CUE
Subsidiary Team Knockout Winners - ST GEORGES A
Subsidiary Team Knockout Runners up - KENNYS TOOLZ.
SUMMER 2016
Group WINNERS (Team Shield)
Institute SC, St Georges, Kennys Bear, Morrisman Islanders, Kennys Dragons & Metro Bar A
Summer League WINNERS - INSTSITUTE SC
Summer League Runners up - MORRISMAN ISLANDERS
Semi Finalists - KENNYS & ST GEORGES
Summer Plate WINNERS - LEGION LIONS
Summer Plate Runners up- HOP POLE E
INDIVIDUAL KNOCKOUTS 2016
Singles CHAMPION - Rob Wharne (Institute SC)
Singles Runners up - Jason Armishaw (St Georges A)
Semi Finalists - Paul Loughhead (Joiners Arms) & Gavin Davies (Kennys Bear)
Ladie's CHAMPION - Irene Wood (Kennys Dragons)
Ladie's Runners up - Hazel Sproston (Legions Lions)
Singles plate WINNER - Andrew Rawlinson (Kennys Bear)
Singles plate Runners up - Gaz Nicklin (Metro Bar)
Doubles CHAMPIONS - Rob Wharne (Institute SC) & David Whitfield (The Kennys Cue)
Doubles Runners up - Duncan Sunderland & Alan Mason (Hop Pole C)
Semi Finalists - Dave Barker & Mike Barker (The Kennys Cue); Paddy Baidwan & Jamie Woolley (St Georges).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE FORTHCOMING WINTER LEAGUE 2016/17 SEASON
1. CANCELLED MATCHES
Teams who wish to cancel a League match, must follow the correct procedures. They are as follows -
a. 48 HOURS NOTICE MUST be given to BOTH Opposing team captain/contact AND League Secretary. Also as common courtesy, please inform the their prospective licensee's.
b. Only ONE MATCH can be cancelled by the team responsible at any time. NO BACKLOG of cancelled matches are acceptable.
c. Any matches cancelled in the first half the season MUST be played BEFORE the turnaround of fixtures. Also Matches after the turnaround MUST be played BEFORE the Last league game of the season.
d. Committee will issue the right of THREE SAME DATES to BOTH teams if an agreement cannot be met. Failure will result in a NO RESULT to both teams.
e. Committee Decision will be Final.
2. MATCH BALLS
Home Teams now have the option to use whatever set of Match Balls they want to use.
They can be any of the following -
PRO CUP BALLS, EXISTING SET OF EPA MATCHBALL (Old version), SPOTS & STRIPES etc...
3. SENDING RESULTS
There are numerous ways of handing/sending results in, they are -
a. Drop off Points - KENNYS SPORTSBAR or JOINERS ARMS.
b. It is the responsibility of the WINNING TEAM to hand the results in. However in the the event of a draw, then it is the Home team.
c. Website Form - There is a page on the website which will give you instructions on how to process the results.
d. WhatsApp, Facebook or Messenger - Picture Messaging results is permissible. Facebook address is 'Stafford Sunday Pool League'.
ALL RESULTS MUST BE IN BY THE FOLLOWING THURSDAY - NO LATER. Teams responsible who fail to do this will have their earned points deducted from the league.
4. FAILURE FOR TEAMS ATTENDING MATCHES
a. Failure to attend matches will result in an 8-0 claim to the opposing team.
b. Failure to attend THREE AWAY MATCHES will result in the offending team to be removed from the league.
c. Failure to attend THREE CONSECUTIVE MATCHES will result in the offending team to be removed from the league.
5. TEAMS WHO WITHDRAW OR ARE EXPELLED FROM THE LEAGUE
a. Teams who withdraw in the first 50% of their matches - ALL MATCHES will be VOID and removed from the League Tables & Averages.
b. Teams who withdraw AFTER the Halfway stage of the season - The first 50% of matches will stand (including averages), but the 2nd half will see all teams awarded 8-0 claims.
Sunday 23rd October 2016
Played at Kennys Sportsbar
Congratulations to Irene Wood on defending her Ladies Singles title. The match was played over 2 nights with the Final being played on Thursday 27th October. Irene overcame Hazel Sproston 4-1 in the final at Kennys Sportsbar. It was Hazels first ever final and made Irene work hard for her win in what was a very much a tactical affair. Hazel did have an opportunity tolevel at 2-2 but unfortunately a missed chance made it extremely difficult to come back.
Thank you to Kennys for hosting the finals night and to all the ladies who competed. Also thank you to Robbie Jenkinson for refereeing the final and Dave Whitfield & Kieran Johnson for refereeing the Semi Finals
Ladies Singles KO Group draw
GROUP A
1. Tasha Farmer (Metro Bar)
2. BYE...
3. Hazel Sproston (Legion Lions)
4. Irene Wood (Kennys Dragons)
GROUP B
1. Charlotte Shelley (Kennys)
2. Beckie Brundrett (Morrisman)
3. Lynda Simpson (Kennys Titans)
4. Charlene Marsden Till (Morrisman
RESULTS
Group A
I Wood 3-0 H Sproston
I Wood 3-0 T Farmer
T Farmer 1-3 H Sproston
I WOOD & H SPROSTON progress to the semi final
Group B
C Shelley 3-0 B Brundrett
L Simpson 3-1 C Marsden-Till
B Brundrett 0-3 L Simpson
C Marsden-Till 1-3 C Shelley
C Shelley 3-2 L Simpson
B Brundrett 2-3 C Marsden-Till
C SHELLEY & C MARSDEN-TILL progress to the semi final (L Simpson withdrew)
Semi Finals
C Shelley 2-3 H SPROSTON
I WOOD 3-1 C Marsden-Till
FINAL
Pplayed on Thursday 27th October
At Kennys Sportsbar.
IRENE WOOD 4-1 Hazel Sproston
Local Stafford player Rob Wharne (Institute SC) became National Amatuer Champion for the second time (Previous winner 2010). The England International came through a field of 512 players, playing 9 rounds in 2 days at Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth. He beat fellow England player Karl Sutton in the Final 8-2 with some outstanding potting and tactical play. in the earlier rounds he saw of the challenge of Ryan Hussey 6-0 (1st Rd), Ben Young 6-0 (2nd Rd), Chris Distin 6-3 (3rd Rd), Nathan Strick 6-2 (4th Rd), Glenn Cahir 6-5 (5th Rd), Lewis Calcutt 6-5 (6th Rd), Dane Jones 7-3 (Q/F), John Waller 7-3 (S/F) and Karl Suttton 8-2 in the Final. So after 81 frames played in which he won 58 of them and after a gruelling 48 hours of non stop pool, he achieved the accolade of the national Amatuer Champion 2016.
He also turned out for TT Players (Newcastle under Lyme) in the Interleague Team National Knockout. He reached the Semi Finals of this tournament, just missing ou to eventual champions Sun Valley (Derbys).
Well done Rob Wharne on this great achievement from all the Players and members of the Stafford Sunday Pool League
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