CDBBA Winter League 2019/20 Individuals & Pairs Comps

[LEE_Cambs]

Shortly I'll be posting the draws of all the competitions following the draw week before last. I'll also be adding some commentary and predictions for each event.

[LEE_Cambs]

Captains Cup 7th January

Andrew Knibbs (Carps) vs Jim Wilson (Bottisham) @ WH Milton 8:30
Lee Mason (Milton) vs BYE
Alan Stanley (Swavesey A) vs BYE
Alan Denney (Swavesey B) vs BYE

Well with only 5 Captains this is an interesting event which serves up just one fixture before the Semi Finals.

Andrew Knibbs has won this back to back for a number of years and is usually firm favourite. To be drawn against Jim in round one however puts Lee Mason (me) as favourite for the Comp. Following on from losing the singles final in April I've improved my game a lot and am unbeaten this season after 6 games.

The semi final draw will be interesting. I'm PREDICTING Andrew to beat Jim and then hopefully Lee and Andrew to meet in the final which would be set to be a cracking game.
Prediction Winner- Lee Mason
Runner Up- Andrew Knibbs

[LEE_Cambs]

Over 50s Comp
2018/2019 Winner- Paul Tolkein
Runner up Jerry Ladell

Draw 14th January
Barry Turner (Milton) vs Andrew Dennis (Bottisham) @ WH Swavesey
Jerry Ladell (WH Swavesey) vs Paul Tolkein (Milton) @ Bottisham
Mike Orbell (Swavesey) vs Jim Wilson (Bottisham)
Malcolm (Bottisham) vs BYE.
I'm predicting a Semi final line up to include Barry, Paul, Jim and Malcolm

Prediction Winner- Barry Turner
Runner up Malcolm Wright

Apart from the singles this is the most open competion with anyone of these players having a chance to make it to the final.
It's a big call not predicting Reigning Singles Champion to make the Semi Finals but I fancy Barry to go on and win this.

[LEE_Cambs]

Pairs
2018/19
Winners Ian McManus & Andrew Knibbs
Runner Up Malcolm Wright and Jim Wilson

Draw 21st January
Andrew Knibbs/Ian McManus (Carps) vs Malcolm Wright/Ian Dawson (Bot/Carp) @ WH Milton
Byes:
Lee Mason/Paul Tolkein WH Milton
Jim Wilson/Andy Dennis Bottisham
Jerry/Matt Ladell Swavesey

Prediction:
Winner Andrew & Ian (Carps)
Runner Up Lee Mason and Paul Tolkein (Milton)

[LEE_Cambs]

Singles Competition
2018/19
Winner- Andrew Dennis
Runner Up- Lee Mason

Draw
Ian McManus (Carps) vs Andrew Dennis (Bottisham) @ WH Milton
Andrew Knibbs (Carps) vs Malcolm Wright (Bottisham) @ WH Milton
Jim Wilson (Bottisham) vs Paul Tolkein (Milton) @ Swavesey
Lee Mason (Milton) vs BYE

Well the most open competion of all. Every entrant can not only make the final but all could win it if they play their best.

I'm expecting a Semi Final Line up of:
Lee Mason
Jim Wilson
Ian McManus
Malcolm Wright
But really anyone could win their quarter final matches.

I think most players in the league would like to see Lee (me) vs Ian in the final as form wise we it would create a breath taking final.
After losing last years final, I think it will require a bit step up to go one further.
I expect Jim Wilson to have a better season in the Singles and Malcolm Wright also.
Tough opener for the defending Champ as well.

Prediction
Winner: Ian McManus
Runner Up: Lee Mason

[LEE_Cambs]

Division 2 Singles Competition
Last years winner: Matt Ladell

Tuesday 4th Feb
Draw
Matt Ladell vs Alan Denney
Mike Orbell vs Jerry Ladell

Shame as this used to be a much bigger competiton, however since WH Milton have been prompted it's just Swavesey A & B that enter.

I'm backing Alan Denney to triumph this year but it could be anyones game.

Prediction
Winner Alan
Runner Up Jerry

[LEE_Cambs]

Mixed Doubles
Defending Champions: Lee Mason & Gemma Turner

Unfortunately only 3 entries for this event.

Draw:
Feb 4th
Lee Mason & Gemma Turner vs Derek Clifton & Theres Guyll @ Bottisham
Andrew Knibbs & Paula Knibbs vs BYE

Well with the only female league player being Theresa, if she gets the break well it'll be difficult to challenge their team.

However I'm backing Lee & Gemma to defend their title.

Winner: Lee & Gemma
Runner Up: Andrew & Paula

[LEE_Cambs]

Results.
Captain Cup Pre Lim Round

Andrew Knibbs beat Jim Wilson (1-1 on legs Andrew with highest aggregate score).

Over 50s
Andy Dennis beat Barry Turner (2-0 on legs, Barry losing couple of breaks in the 2nd leg which would have made it a close finis)

Jim Wilson beat Mike Orbell (In comfortable fashion, 2-0)

Paul Tolkien vs Jerry Ladell, match to be rearranged.

[LEE_Cambs]

Draw Updates:
Semi Final draws complete for all comps ahead of tonights quarter finals.

Singles:

Semi Final 1
Winner of Andrew Knibbs/Malcolm Wright to play Winner of Ian McManus/Andy Dennis
Semi Final 2
Winner of Paul Tolkein/Jim Wilson to play Lee Mason

Captains Cup
Semi Finals
Andrew Knibbs to play Alan Stanley
Lee Mason to play Alan Denney

Open Doubles
Semi Final 1
Winner of Malcolm/Ian vs Andy/Ian to play Matt/Jerry

Semi Final 2
Lee/Paul vs Jim/Andy

[LEE_Cambs]

More results.



Singles
Andrew Knibbs beat Malcolm Wright 2-0.


Defending Champion Andy Dennis is OUT.
2-0 victory to Ian McManus who now faces his Captain Andrew Knibbs in the Semi Final.

Meanwhile Paul Tolkein beats Jim Wilson, 1-1, win in aggregate score. Jim pegging some vital points that gifted the win to Paul.

This sets up a Milton vs Milton Semi Final and a Carps vs Carps Semi Final.

[LEE_Cambs]

Captains Cup Update.

3 Years of Winning the Captains Cup for Andy Knibbs came to an end last night.

He slumped to a 2-0 Semi Final Defeat vs Alan Stanley.
Andy was a massive favourite for this game and the title.
Andy hit the black 3 times across two legs. Alan played well and will be eying up the trophy.

He will play the winner of tonight's 7pm game.
Lee Mason vs Alan Denney @ Bottisham

Lee is now instilled as big favourite for the competion but it's a tricky tie vs Alan in the semi.

[LEE_Cambs]

Captains Cup Semi Final No.2

Both players out scored the other semi finals players but this wasn't a close contest.

Alan Denney (Captain of Swavesey B) vs Lee Mason (Captain of White Horse Milton)

Alan won the toss and elected to break first (2 games of break back)

Alan started well before pegging his opening break. Lee capitalised well with a break of 2300.

Lee went on to win the 1st game 4280 to 800.

Lee broke off in game 2 and all but ended the tie with a break of over 1200+

Final score Lee 2-0 (9240 vs 2730)

Captains cup final: To be played at Bottisham CSSC
Lee Mason of White Horse Milton vs Alan Stanley of White Horse Swavesey A.

[LEE_Cambs]

This week saw a flurry matches in the Comps.

Mixed Doubles Semi Final:
Lee Mason & Gemma Turner vs Alan Denney & Theresa Guyll.
Touch match for the defending Champs L&G vs two league players and Gemma doesnt play in the league.
However, a excellent break of 620 by Gemma at the end of the 1st leg was the real difference. With a 950 lead heading into leg 2. L&G took a lead and then filled the table.
1-1, aggregate score 3770 vs 3180

Over 50s
Jerry conceded his game vs Paul in the quarter final after trying to rearrange for the 3rd time.

This meant Paul could play his semi final vs Jim, a repeat of their singles quarter final.
A good break in game 2 gave Jim the win.

Meanwhile Malcolm Wright beat Andy Dennis in the other match.

[LEE_Cambs]

List of where comps are at:

Singles Semis (Late March)
Lee Mason vs Paul Tolkein
Andrew Knibbs vs Ian McManus

(Prediction Lee to beat Paul, Ian to beat Andy. Ian to beat Lee in the final)

Over 50s Final
Malcolm Wright vs Jim Wilson
(Prediction Malcolm to beat Jim)

Mixed Doubles Final
Lee Mason & Gemma Turner vs Andrew Knibbs & Paula Knibbs
(Prediction Lee & Gemma to win)

Doubles Semi Finals (25th Feb)
Lee Mason & Paul Tolkein vs Andy Dennis & Jim Wilson

Andy Knibbs & Ian McManus vs Jerry Ladell & Matt Ladell
(Prediction Andy & Ian to beat Lee & Paul in final)

Captains Cup (March)
Lee Mason vs Alan Stanley
(Prediction Lee to beat Alan)

Div 2 Singles
No update