"The Roffey Derby"
Rssc 3 Rcc 2
John 7870 Keith 3850
Dick 2720 Brian 4730
Twig 4700 Jt 2210
Pete 1190 Dave 1680
John 3670 Jim 2870 (john 4th player)
First up me and Noggs. Keith on the break playing really well never looked like breaking down but approaching 4I was off.
A few more shots each and I got them back. A few chancey opening shots then I settled down and steadily 6k and tap at
The bar was enough to take game 1.
Second up Dick and Chelsea. Chelsea off with the break slow and Very steady, as is his game made a very useful 4k. In
Reply Dick was having no luck chasing balls around the table. Eventually getting them back and settling down but all too
Late. 1-1
Captain's game Jt and Twig on next. John off early but Twig unable to take advantage the game got bogged down to a scrap.
Even Stevens and Dave got the balls back and a 2k break was enough to nick it.
Game 4 Dave and Pete and a nightmare leg for all especially me scoring. Balls all over the table especially up the middle
Both players getting loads of shots and pegs ( scorer up and down like a fiddlers elbow) Bar down pete on the table
Somehow managed to clear the balls and leave the red for potential victory. Pete 200 miss 3 times, dave eventually potting it.
2-2.
Last leg decider means my doubles partner and buddy Jim. Jim off with a few but then it got a right struggle for us both
Scrapping away for a few points. Time against both of us Jim pegged and gave me a last chance 3k and tap put me in the
Driving seat and pinched it for my 2nd win of the night.
A fun night with the lads, a close match with plenty of friendly banter followed with a nice chicken curry.