MONDAY 23^RD OCTOBER 2006

PREMIER A

AWAY

BRITISH LEGION

Always a tough venue to go to and one that has always been a bit of a bogey team for the Tulip ‘C’ team. The table is poor with lips in every pocket; space is at a minimum and the playing surface slightly uneven. There’s even a great big bump around the playing area so players are playing from different levels! The team themselves have always been strong but not the greatest side this division will produce.

Waspy started the evening off and looked like he wasn’t even going to get a go at the table before his opponent missed his last ball. Waspy’s class showed through once more and a few tactical shots and pots later and Waspy was the first to the black. However he couldn’t see the black and despite getting out of the self made snooker failed to make any safety shot and his opponent was good enough to finish the frame.1-0.

Glenn started off a bit rough but when he got his eye in there was no stopping him. The Badger was making pots to drool over and a fabulous 4 ball clearance gave the travelling side a 1-2 lead.

Ian was very much out of sorts and had a major dip in confidence during his frame which resulted in him failing to make any safeties work and pots fail miserably. No prizes in guessing who came 2^nd in that frame!! 2-2.

A new cue and a revitalised Gordon put the Tulip side back in front. Going behind early on Gordon staged a great comeback and made some pots that in previous weeks he would have struggles with due to his lack of confidence. 2-3.

Craig battled well to win his game and give the travelling side a 2 frame lead. Never really in any trouble Craig looked comfortable throughout and took the chance when it presented itself. 2-4.

Trevor was drawn into another tactical battle but again proved too clever for his opponent. When given 2 visits, Trevor very rarely disappoints, and this time was no exception. 2-5.

Could the Tulip C team win the match in the singles for an unprecedented 3^rd week running? Captain Chrome Dome Mike was to provide the answer, and the answer was to be a close, tough run thing. Having 7 balls on the table with his opponent on the black, Mike was put into a game he enjoys…..tuck & hide! And not many people do that better than the skipper. But it also meant Mike had to use all the pockets to make his clearance, including the dreaded middle bags! However, making not one but 2 pots into the middle bags Mike also had to win the frame putting the black down one too.

Who says Mike can’t pot middle bag! 2-6.

Bonus points again the order for doubles and all three pairings of Glenn & Jamie, Trevor & Waspy and Gordon & Craig came up trumps to record yet another fabulous result for the Tulip ‘C’.

FINAL SCORE

BRITISH LEGION 2 - 9 TULIP ‘C’