Redhill League 22/23 Week 21 - 18/04/2023

[tommo III]

Fixtures for 18/04/23:

Nomads 3 Salfords B 2
Horley CC 2.5 Salfords Y 2.5
MVC A 2 Jolly Bricks 3
SPCC B 2 SPCC A 3
Old Oak 1, MVC B 4
Salfords A 3 Reigate Ex 2

[tommo III]

Old Oak 1, Merstham VC B 4
*Paul 2170, Geoff 4200
Martin 4490, *Bud 1730
Clive 2900, *Gary 6700
*Charlie 650, Colin 2930
*Nick 1000, Tony 7580

Lots of B-B related chat, (researching Surrey 20k's for Michael).
Well done to MVC B who ground out a victory before Tony iced the cake in the last.

[Martin Pellett]

SPCC B 2 SPCC A 3

All games going with break, only one close game, the last with Vern needing the last ball in the 100 to seal the victory.

Mick beat Tracy
Martin lost to John
Genette lost to Lourie
Pete beat DC
Denise lost to Vern

[billiardsmichael]

Nomads	3	v	2	Salfords B
Michael	15520	-	40	*John
JP*	2590	-	5380	Dave
Dave	6530	-	2560	*Tom
Jemima	3270	-	2750	*Caroline
Abbey	1210	-	2070	*Mark

The division B title race could be concluded tonight with the correct results going for the Nomads, but Toms spirit will never relent a 5-0 victory for his bees would square things up again at the top.

Having said that, game one immediately put pay to any 5-0 hopes for Tom, John unfortunately pegging his opener early on and giving the balls straight back to Michael. A shakey 4.5k to start, then after a short battle at the back Michael mopped up and added another 7k - hearing and semi-ignoring his teammates calls to do "nothing silly". With 12k on the board, Michael fancied topping his own div B high score, and a further 3.5k in the last couple of minutes did that. John had not had the run of the ball and Michael bought him a drink as some (probably small) compensation. 1-0.

Next up JP and Dave. Now, the Garland top is always rather feast or famine. It isn't easy down the back but once you know its little quirks you can crack along as shown in leg one - Dave though seemed frustrated with those quirks early on. JP got the break back four times, but sadly couldn't convert them into a telling lead. Having left the one-up short and right on the hole, Dave pounced without hesitation, clearing the balls and setting about a break of 4k to get past JP and chalk up a first frame for the visitors. 1-1.

Third up captain Tom was on against our new young wizard Dave. Tom decided to leave his cue power in Merstham today, struggling early on to hit the break with enough pace. After about 1k he ground to a halt and Dave mopped up the balls and set about putting on a target. Dave though didn't fancy doing this the easy way, a number of "hit it you tart" moments came and went and several smirks to scorer Michael later, Dave had battled his way to 5k which was thankfully kept. From here on it was a case of will Tom make it, he got the break back twice but sadly he had clearly been on a diet, an extra weetabix or three in the morning and he may have actually got the one-up!! Anyhow the table then loaded up and Dave was able to see out the win. 2-1.

Fourth on Caroline was to play the ghostly Richard, but sadly ghosts have a little bit of trouble holding cues so an old fossil took his place. Jemima was certainly in her usual showboaty mood, but it was Caroline who made the running for the majority of the game. At about the 12 minute mark Jemima's flair produced some substance, a 2k break (which was kept thankfully after her moments of madness at Roffey CC a week earlier) gave her the lead and Caroline was unlucky not to get the break back from then on, Jemima taking the Nomads over the line to all but seal the Div B title. 3-1.

Last up was the in-form Abbey and young Mark, who was looking to chalk up his first league win. Despite his teammates all struggling on their first shot on the break, Mark had no such issues getting both balls down first up. He opened with 600 and that was a crucial lead. Abbey struggled to find her recent fluency, struggling to adapt having played in the mixed pairs at Salfords pre-match. Mark kept his nerve throughout, despite his captain getting increasingly jumpy in the scorers seat. As Abbey sunk the last two balls to confirm Marks maiden win, Tom leaped from his seat, arms aloft, cheering manically - I'm almost shocked he didn't run naked through the streets of Redhill in celebration, he seemed that way inclined! 3-2.

A lovely evening with Salfords B - as usual - and a night which sealed the Div B title for the Nomads, well unless the Old Oak win 5-0 in their last three, the Nomads lose 5-0 in their last one, and Old Oak decide to score 50,000 points per match! If that happens, perhaps Tommo will join Tom on his run through the streets of Redhill...

[tommo III]

Congrats Michael on your new PB League score of 15520 - and also to Salfords' Mark Nash on his maiden win.


Re your last paragraph, I think your claim thus from your visit to BHCC :

.... and then Michael - in one of his I don't care moods - made a rather bold bet. "If any one wins in one visit, I'll buy the whole team a drink."  Little did Michael know that this was the safest one-way bet made in the history of betting.

may have a rival contender !

[billiardsmichael]

[johnslee]

Spcc  B       2   Spcc   A    3      South Park Derby 

Mick      6460      Tracy   nil
Martin    nil          John S  12550
Genette  850       Laurie     9340
Pete      11210    Dave       2890
Denise  5300    Vern       5450

First up Mick and Tracy. Mick's break and playing pretty confidently but broke down on 2k. A few more shots and Tracy got the
Balls back and playing some great splits was sailing to 5k but one shot on the 50 she caught  a bit pacey and the ball just had
Enough to hit the peg. So unlucky. Mick stepped in and showed no mercy to play it out.

Game 2 Me and Martin. My break but pressure now on to make enough. A couple of excursions up the top but off with 7900 and tap
Martin with no luck pegged next visit and I got them back to run it out. 1-1

Next up a rejuvenated Loz this season and Genette. Laurie making no mistakes 6k opener and Gen struggling to get going. A few
More  goes each and Laurie cleared up and added some more. Now 2-1 to us with games going with the break. 

DC and Pete  on 4 and Pete's break. A superb near 8k and touch left Dave just about time to chase Pete's score but the break 
Wouldn't come back. Pete though made a good clear and added some more before DC made a consolation few. 2-2

Last but not least Denise and Vern. You could cut the Atmosphere and tension with a knife. Vern on going along nice but off. Denise the
Same. Break for break till Denise got the lead. The leg slipping away from us one last chance and Vern on a steady but pressured last
Go. Time short bang the bar and out with the calculators. Last ball frame and you could have heard a pin drop as skipper took his time
And sunk it first go down the 100


What a cracking Match which couldn't have been closer. Great pressure breaks amazing atmosphere and a good result for us keeping 
The title hopes alive. Lovely evening finished off with a great spread and a few drinks  . Thanks Gen and Pete.