The White Hart tonight played host to The Glasshouse , from thier new venue The Windmill which for anyone needing to locate the place is situated on the corner of Grange Lane and Wheel Lane .
With captain Glenn and Simon spectating , the home team were ready . The glasshouse arrived in thier droves ,pleasantries exchanged the draw made so on to the match.
First to the board were Craig Stretch (Fod) and Mark Preece , a slow start from both players ensued then Fod managed a couple of tons ,giving him breathing space to take the leg in 25 darts, the second leg was very similar 2 tons from Fod and Mark still not finding any rythm , Fod taking the leg in 27 darts .The third and what was to be the final leg Fod started well with 140,121,83 and continued to take the leg in 21 with Mark hitting a red score in this leg .
Fod av 20.58 1x140,5x100
Mark av 16.33 1x100
Next up we had Colin Smith v Dan Taylor , this was to be a five legged affair with Dan taking the first leg against the darts after Smiffy had just hit 140 to leave himself waiting on 38,Dan then went further ahead holding his throw this time Smiffy waiting on 32.Dan had no answer to Smiffy in the third leg though with him hitting a ton and a maximum and taking the leg in 19 darts.The fourth leg saw Smiffy tie the game after Dan had missed his opportunity on double 4 to kill him off . Smiffy then held his throw in the deciding leg hitting his third 140 along the way.
Colin av 21.36 1x180,3x140,4x100
Dan av 19.03 4x100
Third saw an entertaining battle between Richard (Jaffa) Cummings and Colin Robinson with niether player hitting a red score in the first leg Colin took the lead ,There was not a lot he could do to build on this in the next leg as he only got to throw 12 darts , Jaffa taking the leg in 14 scoring 121,100,44,140&96/2. It was then a case of after the lord mayor's show with the only red score in this leg going Colin's way as he took the leg with Jaffa sitting on 16.Jaffa then started the next leg with 100 , Colin with 116 but it was Jaffa who took it in 22 to take it to a fifth leg. It has to be said that Jaffa did have a score of 45 in this leg on his third visit to the board but this was his only poor throw as he also hit 3x100 and to cap off a fine 15 darter he had a superb 156 checkout .(the lord mayor was pleased)
Jaffa av 22.32 1x140,6x100&156outshot
Colin av 17.22 2x100
Next we had Dougie(Crouch)Thompson against Chris Allen the first leg was a close one where the end of the leg saw Doug hit 80&117 to leave 32 Chris replied with 100&82 to also leave 32 but Doug used his advantage to take the leg in 24 darts, he then hit two more tons as he also took the second leg in 24 ,the third and final leg saw Doug score heavy with three tons and a140 and he eventually finished in 19 darts.
Dougie av 22.43 (MoM) 1x140,7x100
Chris av 19.35 2x100
Last to play were Neill Parker and Graham Preece , it wasGraham who started this one stronger taking the leg in 19 darts with a 120 and 38 in 1 with his final four darts ,Neill hitting a 140 during the first leg did not hit any red scores in the second but with Graham missing six darts to take the second Neill stole in to take the leg with just one dart at his to level things up . Graham again looked favourite to take the next leg after hitting a 140 but Neill had other ideas winning the leg calmly finishing on 96.Both players hit two red scores in the next leg , but again it was Neill that hit the winning double to give The White Hart thier first 5-0 win of the season.
Neill av 20.46 1x140,2x100
Graham av 21.01 (MoM) 2x140,5x100
Thanks to the Glasshouse for a great night of darts played in great spirit with a warm and friehdly atmosphere . The score does not do you justice and i'm sure your first points are not to far away.We are all looking forward to the return at your place, and good luck for the remainder of the season.
Yew Tree v Harrisons WMC
In the first match up, Craig Johnson took on Dave "Babyface" Platt and gave Dave a big scare despite Halloween being the following evening. Craig winning the first leg in 20 darts (123,83,100,73) against Dave's 180,77, Dave had to dig deep to pull out the second leg as Craig again scoring well 95,140 while Dave enjoyed 100,137,140 to take 25/2 for a 17 dart leg. Old Babyface then scored well again with scores of 100,85,94 taking out 76/2 for a 20 dart leg - Craig scored a 121. Fourth leg and Craig struggled a little with lowly scores 81,81 his higher successes, Babyface in the meantime was well on course for the leg with scores of 140,83,84 but couldn't hit the elusive finishing double and allowed Craig to sneak in and take the leg in 29 darts. Final leg and Dave started the better 81,81,100, Craig fighting back with an 85,81 but Dave hit a 137 to leave 16 and finished in 2 for the leg in 20 darts and a 3-2 success. Craig 1x140 4x100 21.37avg Dave 1x180 2x140 5x100 23.72avg
Second match up was Jack"The Crafty Pensioner" Routledge against Jason "Victor" Gilbert and what a cracker. Jack scored fantastically all through the match and first leg hit 140,95,138 taking out 40/1 for a 16 dart leg - Jason hitting 100,89,62,100,100 but never getting a shot at his 50 left on the board. Next leg and its Jason's darts he started well with 140 following it with 85,100 - Jack not to be outdone hit 100, 78 then banged in a maximum 180 to leave 88. Jason stepped up hitting 60 with the first dart 51 with the second then bang straight in the centre of double 10 for a 131 finish and the second leg in 15 darts. Jack went off again like a train hitting 125,97,85,100 while Jason expecting the old timer to wilt had no such luck hitting 100,100 but then missing the red bits watching Jack finish 8/1 for a 19 dart leg. Fourth leg and Jason failed to hit his game with only one decent score of 81 with Jack still with the bit between his teeth 135,81,83,80,108 finishing the leg off 14/1 for a 16 dart leg. Jack was on HOT form! Well done you old git - Jack 1x180 1x140 6x100 30.41avg Jason 1x140 6x100 1x131finish 25.59avg
Next up was the lovely Diane Tolley against Richard "Tricky Love" Platt and Tricky was straight into his game 140,96 before finishing 167 for a fantastic 15 dart leg, Diane hit 100 and other steady scores. Next Leg and Diane scored well 85,85 to Tricksters 100,100,81 but it was Tricky again power finishing 64/3 to go 2-0 up in 21 darts. Third leg and Tricky scored well again 81,100,98 with Diane hitting 81 and suffering a few bad scores allowing Tricky in to finish 25/2 for a 23 dart leg. Diane 1x100 18.53avg Trickster 1x140 3x100 1x167finish 25.47avg
Fourth match was another corker despite the low averages, Mark Craddock versus Neil "Gollum" Pointon. Mark was awesome the first two legs - 100,140,100 taking out 16/1 for a 19 dart first leg and 100,85,140,76,32/3 for an 18 dart leg and a 2-0 lead again Gollum. Neil was below par hitting 100,100,81,80 in the first two legs and struggling. Third leg and Mark again was shooting for the match after a run of 83,83,118 but just couldn't finish off the match. "The big G" with 100,100 finally found a double to take the leg in 32 darts with Mark cursing his luck. Then Neil got going and starting scoring well 81,80,100,140 taking out 20/1 for a 22 dart leg - Mark wilting only finding the red once with a score of 81. Final leg and it was more of the same for Goll, hitting 100,140,97 finally taking out 32/2 for a great 20 dart leg and a great comeback from the dead 3-2. Mark in reply scored 81,81. Mark 2x140 4x100 20.18avg Neil 2x140 4x100 19.63avg
Last but not least Martin Millington versus Danny "Chunk" Coyle. Danny started well with 100,85,81,134 in the first leg, Martin also scoring well 85,81,81 but was still sitting on 106 when Danny finished 32/3 for a 21 dart starting leg. Danny again showed his county pedigree by winning the next leg in 17 darts - 140,40,83,100,81 before finishing 57/2 with Martin also having a bash with 100,100 and other steady scores. Third leg and Danny was on a double but couldn't hit it after steady scores of 80,82,98 left him in a strong position, Martin banged in a 140,94 before finishing 16/2 for a great comeback in the leg. Fourth leg was a bit of a struggle for both players who both missed doubles at the end despite good scoring to get there. Danny 100,96,100 - Martin 100,81,80. But Danny held his nerve to take out 5/2 for a 3-1 win and a 29 dart leg. Martin 1x140 3x100 19.77avg Danny 1x140 5x100 21.63avg
Jack "The Crafty Pensioner" Routledge has asked if we can have a whip round for him as his pension doesn't go as far as it once did leaving Diane to empty her pockets in order to help him fall in hedges every week.
St Georges 5 Royal Oak 0
Danny ‘Patch’ Allsop 3 Dan Mason 1
Patch hits 2 red scores to Dan’s 1 as he wins the leg in 27 darts, the 2nd leg goes to the away side as Dan hits 2 red scores for a 23 dart leg, the 3rd leg and both players hit a red score but it’s Patch who takes it in 26 darts, the 4th leg and Patch kicks in with a maximum and hits 2 red scores, Dan hits 1 red score but the win goes to Patch with a 24 dart leg, Patch 5 x 100+, 1 x 180, Avg 19.60,Dan 5x 100, Avg 18.71.
Andy Chell 3 Mac Phipps 0
Andy starts with a Ton and the only red score for him this leg, Mac hits 2 red scores and is sitting on 56 as Andy takes out 8 in 1 for a 28 dart leg, The 2nd leg and Mac starts but no red scores for him this time, Andy hits 2 red scores and controls the leg winning it in 21 darts, the 3rd leg and only 1 red score which Andy hits to leave tops, Mac falls short and is back on 242 as Andy converts 40 in 1 for a 22 dart leg winning 3-0 putting the home side 2 up. Andy 3 x 100+, 1 x 140, Avg 21.17, Mac 2 x 100, Avg 14.00.
Steve Sneyd 3 Gordon Cooper 0
Steve wins the 1st leg in 25 darts the 2nd leg in 27 and the 3rd in 27, Steve 3 x 100, Avg 19.03, Gordon 5 x 100, Avg 18.49.
Steve Larner 3 Jim Wright 2
Steve with the darts but both struggle as they hit low scores but both manage a red score a piece and with Jim on 150 Steve takes out 18 in 1 for a 25 dart leg, the 2nd leg is won by Jim as he starts with a Maximum, Steve responded with a ton and both players hit another red score and as Steve was sitting on 88 waiting to pounce Jim takes out 75 in 3 for an 18 dart leg, the 3rd leg and both players record a red score and as Jim is waiting on 16 Steve steps in and takes out 10 in 1 for a 28 dart leg to go 2-1 up, the 4th and with Jim getting the only red scores and levels his match it’s Steve that freezes this leg unable to make any headway as missed doubles are in abundance but Jim finally takes out double 1 for a 36 dart leg, the 5th leg is much better from Steve with 2 red scores to Jims 1 although he did hit some high scores and was waiting on Tops as Steve took out 32 in 1 for 19 dart leg to win 3-2. Steve 4 x 100+, 2 x 140, Avg 20.64, Jim 5 x 100+, 1 x 140, 1 x 180, Avg 19.16.
Craig Clarke 3 Neil Clark 0
Craig wins his 2nd game out of 3 boosting his confidence somewhat, the 1st leg and Craig hits the only red score as Neil seemed to be out of soughts as he is back on 99 as Craig takes out 48 in 3 for a 24 dart leg, the 2nd and it’s Neil who hits the only red score plus 2 other high scores but it’s just not Neil’s night as we all know he can play a lot better than this , Craig battles hard this leg hitting a few high scores as he nicks the leg in 30 darts to go 2 up, the 3rd leg and Craig hits 2 red scores with Neil finding the treble 20 a bit elusive Craig goes on to win in 26 darts for a 3-0 win and a 5 -0 win for the Saints. Craig 3 x 100, Avg 18.19, Neil 1 x 100, Avg 17.42.
Man of Match awards: - A Chell 21.17 (St Georges), J Wright 19.16 (Royal Oak)
White Eagle 0 Castle A 5
Steve Johnson gave the Castle a good start with a 3-1 win over Ted Dodd, which proved to be the closest game of the night. Ted went off like a train on was on 50 after just 15 darts, but although Steve only hit one red score, he was always in the leg, and with Ted failing to take out 50 with 6 darts, Steve clinically finished on 70 in 3 for a 24 dart opening leg. The second and this time Steve hits 2 reds cores to Ted’s one, and once again he finished well in 22 darts for a 2-0 lead, with Ted left waiting on 30. The 3rd leg and Ted hits 2 x 100 and a couple of 80’s, and this time he clinically takes out 80 in 3 for an 18 darter, the 4th leg and both players hit 2 x 100, but a 22 doesn’t help Ted and Steve takes the leg and the game in 23 darts, with Ted sitting on 51.
Ted; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 22.08 (MoM).
Steve; 120 and 5 x 100, average, 21.75.
The second game and with the home side missing a few players, they play their joker, in the form of Matthew ‘webmaster’ Powell against Adam Johnson. This was to be a 3-0 win for Adam, who hit 2 x 100 as he won the 1st leg in 26 darts. The 2nd leg and Adam bangs in a maximum, followed by 119, Matt responds with the help of ‘Superteds’ darts, and hits 100, but Adam’s in control and checks out in 20 darts. The 3rd leg and Matt’s dreaming about getting a hole in one on Friday morning, and Adam hits 140 and takes the game with a 22 dart leg, finishing on tops.
Matt; 1 x 100, average, 15.87.
Adam; 180, and 4 other scores of 100 or more, average, 22.10.
The 3rd game of the night sees Ryan Herrington beat Spencer Trow, 3-0 to give his side an unassailable lead. He hits 3 x 100 as he takes the 1st leg in 25 darts, the 2nd leg is very competitive with both players hitting 100 and several 80’s, with Ryan taking it in just 19 darts, finishing on tops, with Spence left waiting on the same score. The 3rd leg and Ryan hits 140 and 2 x 100, and on a double after 15 darts, but he needs another 8 darts to win in 23 darts.
Spence; 1 x 100, average, 20.22.
Ryan; 1 x 140 and 6 x 100, average, 22.43.
Mark Hylton had to come back from a leg down to beat Jack Senior 3-1, after a cautious start, Jack bangs in a 140, with ‘Mile high’ hitting 140 and 100, Jack then has a run of 80’s and after Mark fails to take out 60, Jack steps up to hit double 8 and take the lead with a 24 dart leg. The 2nd leg sees Mark hit 3 x 100+ scores and levels in 20 darts, both players then fail to trouble the red pen in the 3rd leg, which goes to Mark in 23 darts. The 4th leg and with advantage of the throw ‘Mile highs’ flying, hitting 3 x 140 and taking the leg in just 17 darts, with Jack, hitting 125, left waiting on 117 after just 15 darts.
Jack; 140 and 125, average, 19.45.
Mark; 5 x 140 and 3 x 100, average, 24.49 (MoM)
The final games between two veterans and how it showed, with Norman ‘not so stormin’ Bugler beating ‘Poppa’ Powell 3-0. Norm hits 2 x 100 as he takes the 1st leg, with Poppa waiting on 30, the 2nd leg explodes with Poppa hitting 2 x 100 and Norm 3, and it’s Norm who takes the leg in just 20 darts, with Poppa on 70. All I can say about the 3rd leg is that it went to Norm (enough said).
Poppa; 2 x 100
Norm; 6 x 100+ scores
Cavendish Arms 4 Chadsmoor Progressive 1
Lenny Cooper put the home side ahead with a 3-1 win against George Coulter, he hit 135 and 100 to take the 1st leg in 22 darts, with George hitting 100 sitting on 21. the 2nd leg and Lenny hits 140 and 100, with George hitting 100 and 3 scores in the 80’s, but with the advantage of the darts, Lenny takes the leg in just 19 darts, with George this time left waiting on Tops. The 3rd leg and George hits two consecutive 100’s to give him the advantage, and he takes the leg in 26 darts, with Lenny on 10, after hitting 180. George hits another 2 consecutives tons in the 4th leg, but his finishing lets him down and Lenny takes out 32 for the win.
Lenny; 5 x 100+ scores, average, 21.21.
George; 6 x 100, average, 20.32.
The second leg and ‘The Landlord’ takes on Simon Wiggin, and it’s Simon who takes the 1st leg in 20 darts, hitting 140 and 138. The 2nd leg and both players hit a 100, but Simon pops in a maximum and goes 2 up in 23 darts, with Dave left waiting on 18. The 3rd leg’s competitive, with Dave hitting 140 and 100, and Simon, 100 and 135, but Dave takes it in just 19 darts, finishing on double top. The fourth leg and Simon smashes in 3 x 100, with Dave hitting just 100, but scoring 3 x 80+ plus scores, and with Dave just failing to take out 52, Simon hits 32 for a 3-1 victory.
Dave; 1 x 100 and 4 x 100, average, 23.30.
Simon; 1 x 180 and 7 other score of 100 or more, average, 22.96.
Steve Wild regains the lead with a good 3-1 win over Jimmy Riddle, both players hit a 100+ score in the 1st leg, which goes to Jim in 25 darts. Steve then hit 3 x 100+ scores as he takes control of the 2nd leg, which he duly wins in 23 darts, the 3rd leg’s a cracker, with Jim hitting 3 x 100, but all of this is to no avail as ‘Buzz’ takes the leg in just 14 darts, with scores of, 140, 135, 41, 145, 40 in 2. Steve then hits 2 x 140 in the 4th leg, with Jim hitting 100 and 140 and Steve takes it in 18 darts for his win.
Steve; 9 x 100+ scores, average, 25.11 (MoM).
Jim; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 21.80.
Steve Brooks secured the points for the Arms with a 3-0 win over Graham Sanders, Steve hits 2 x 100 as he takes the 1st leg in 27 darts. He then hits another 2 x 100 and checks out on 67 in three to go 2 up; the leg goes to Steve in 26 darts.
Steve; 5 x 100, average, 20.31.
Graham; 14.43.
The final game sees Russell Mason beat Dennis Westbury 3-1, its Dennis who takes the 1st leg, after hitting 140, Russell levels by taking the 2nd leg in 27 darts with a nice 65 finish; this after Dennis had hit 100 and 123. Russell hits 3 x 100 as he takes the 3rd leg in 24 darts, he then hits a ton and maximum to take the game in the 4th leg (22 darts).
Russell; 1 x 180, 6 x 100, average, 19.17.
Dennis; 4 x 100+ scores, average, 16.94.
Bradley House 1 Welcome 4
The Welcome got their title challenge back on track with an excellent 4-1 win at Bradley House.
Lee Hodgkiss gave them a superb start with a 3-2 win over Andy Stevenson, he hit 2 x 100 to take the opening leg in 19 darts, and this after Andy had hit 140 and 2 x 100, left waiting on 38. the second leg’s a cracker, with Andy banging in a maximum and 140, but Lee’s not to be outdone, he hits 2 x 140 and takes the leg in 18 darts with a 74 in 3 finish, this time Andy’s sitting on 4, after failing to take out 25. The 3rd leg and Andy hits 2 x 140 to take the leg in 20 darts, the 4th leg and Andy’s in control, he hits another 140 and levels the score with a 16 darter. Down to the decider, and Lee opens with 100, with Andy only scoring 85, but he makes up for it with his next throw, hitting another 180, followed by a couple of 60’s, Lee has a run of 80’s and hits 92 to keep the leg competitive, it’s a bit nervous at the end, and when Andy misses 40, Lee takes out double 10 in one for a 22 dart game winning leg.
Andy; 2 x 180, 5 x 140, 2 x 100, average, 26.37.
Lee; 2 x 140, 4 x 100, average, 25.38.
Leon Ariss levelled the scores with a 3-2 win against Roger Harris, its Roger who takes the 1st leg in 21 darts with a 99 in 3 finish; Leon takes the second leg in 27 darts, with Roger waiting on Tops. The 3rd leg and Leon bangs in 3 x 100, but Rogers hit a maximum, 140 and 100 and takes the leg in just 18 darts, with Leon waiting on 14. The 4th leg and Roger wastes 6 darts to clinch the game and Leon steels it in 32 darts, the decider and Roger hits 2 x 100, but once again he fails to finish, and Leon pops in a 180 to takes the game in 31 darts.
Leon; 1 x 180, 5 x 100, average, 18.73, (MoM).
Roger; 2 x 140 and 6 x 100, average, 19.48.
The 3rd game and Kieran O’Mahony beat Lyndon Collier over the distance to regain the lead for the visitors. The 1st leg goes to Lyndon after both players had hit 100, with Kieran waiting on 16, Kieran opens with 140 as he takes the 2nd leg in 21 darts, both players hit 2 x 100 in the 3rd leg, which goes to Kieran in 22 darts. The 4th leg sees Lyndon hit 140 and level the scores with a 21 darter, the decider and Lyndon hits 140 and 100, with Kieran replying with 100 and 134, and it’s Kieran who takes the game in 20 darts, checking out on 80 in 2.
Lyndon; 2 x 140 and 4 x 100, average, 21.50.
Kieran; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 25.50, (MoM).
BJ Paget gives the Welcome an unassailable lead with a 3-1 success over Craig Hampson, he takes the 1st leg in 23 darts, and this after Craig had hit 140 and 100, failing to take out 60. The 2nd legs special, and it goes to BJ, in just 15 darts, with scores of, 140, 95, 55, 41 and the magical 170 finish, Craig keeps his composure to win the 3rd leg in 24 darts, hitting 2 x 100, but BJ deservedly takes the game in the 4th leg with a 20 darter.
Craig; 1 x 140 and 4 x 100, average, 20.62.
BJ; 170 finish, 140 and 2 x 100, average, 25.21.
Joe Hutchins beat Daz Bullock 3-0 in the final game of the night, he hit 140 and checked out on 52 in 2, for a 24 dart 1st leg, with Daz having hit 2 x 100, left waiting on 32. The second leg and Joe bangs in 3 x 100+ scores for a 22 darter, this time Daz was on 36, but Joe had saved the best for last, taking the 3rd leg in just 14 darts, with scores of, 140, 60, 99, 125, 77 in 2.
Daz; 3 x 100+ scores, average, 20.98.
Joe; 3 x 140 and 3 other scores above 100, average, 25.05.
EMERALD CLUB Vs CHESLYN HAY.
Hello, good evening and welcome. Yes, a very hearty and warm welcome to another great report live from your own house. Isn’t it marvellous, all you have to do is plug in and press a few buttons and the world is your oyster. You can go all over the world in a matter of seconds or watch your favourite T.V. programmes or listen to your best C.D.’s. But instead you much rather prefer to sit and read this dribble, well what more can I say?
Tonight we’re at home playing hosts to a team who are, not only old rivals but are also very good friends. Yes, they may come all the way from the other side of the red town, and they also may be part of the “village community”, but it feels like that they are the next best thing to playing your neighbours. You know the ones; the people who grow their hedges too high and play loud music and never speak to you. Only joking, they’re great people. I am talking about the Cheslyn Hay, of course.
First the team news; tonight we have the bare five. With Whizz, Tiger, Hitman, Railings and myself present, it doesn’t take a genius to work out who’s missing. But just in case Neil Pointon is reading; it’s Badger. Yes, Badger has once again gone on a mission. This time no-one knows where. I am, of course curious though, isn’t it strange that the week that the new James Bond film is out Paul “Badger” Wright is not in sight! Mind you his number would probable be 070, just in case he couldn’t remember his age. He would have to visit HQ, which would have to have Stenner stair lifts fitted, and the secretary would be called Money-groats. The head of department would be called A, beings they would have only just started on the alphabet, and of course there wouldn’t be Q just yet, he would just be called Colonel.
So with the draw completed, here’s what happened;
The 1st match is between; Simon “Hitman” Astle and Chris Stanley.
All five legs were used in the making of this match, but as far as I know, no animals where intentionally hurt. The first two legs went against the throw; this included a 180 off Hitman. Chris took his time in the first leg, I would like to think it was because the team arrived a week late but it was probably due to the cold weather. On taking the 3rd leg Chris went into a 2-1 lead, but this was short lived as Simon came bounding back to even it all up. The deciding leg could have been anyone’s, well what more would you expect. Eventually it was Hitman who found his double, not for the lack of trying off Chris, and the Emerald go one nil up.
The 2nd match is between; Trev “TC” Carter and Scott Stanley. (Yes, another one of the clan, and we haven’t finished yet!).
This was a “quickie”. Only 3 legs used and a fare performance off both players considering. I know Scott won’t agree, but when you hear that all it would have took was a miss in the first 2 legs and Scott had a chance to steal, then it suddenly becomes a closer game doesn’t it. The 3rd leg was a bit different, TC went up a notch, and with his own maximum, followed by 100 and then 123, I hope Scott won’t mind when I say it was a little one sided. You did get to half way though Scott.
The 3rd match was between; Jim “Tiger” Harrison and Ian Jones.
This was to be a four leg game, with the away player the victor. Jim didn’t win a leg until the 3rd, and this was a “need to hit” 90 because Ian was sitting on 108. Ian took the first two legs, and in these legs he hit red scores only once in each. Jim went one better in these legs but couldn’t finish and Ian was more than willing to step in. The last leg was the longest leg of the evening so far, and both players failed to finish with any brilliance. The eventual winner was Ian, who probably deserved it, if only due to persistence. Jim, at this moment in time is going through a bad patch, but as all great players do, I’m sure he’ll come out of it a much better darter.
4th game and Tim “Whizz” Whiston faced Craig Stanley.
This game used all 5 legs, all went with the darts, and you don’t need to be special to get that the home player won. Even though there were 16 tons and ton pluses throughout the entire match, it was nothing special. The least darts were 19 in the 3rd leg and the most was 33 in the 2nd leg. The highest finish was 76 by Tim in the last leg and this was a must hit because Craig was sitting on 25 having screwed up his finish. The only positive you can say about this match was the guts and determination of both players. I don’t mean any disrespect of the two darters, but I think both sides expected more.
5th game and up next are; Mark “Railings” Harvey Vs Steve Gillam.
This was the second shortest game of the evening. Yes, it was only 3 legs long and the away player was the victor, but the home thrower need not be ashamed. In each of the legs Mark left himself on a double. Steve wasn’t going to let him have a go at these, but it was that close. Yes, the 2nd and 3rd legs were on the lengthy side, but maybe because it was only a 3 leg match, it seemed a lot quicker. Mark was disappointed in his performance as was Steve, so you can only feel for both players, knowing that one day it could be you.
Final score;
EMERALD CLUB 3-2 CHESLYN HAY.
So, yet another lucky win for us. And I mean it when I say lucky. It really could have gone either way, but our luck continues.
And so onto the stats;
Averages;
Emerald. S.Astle, 23.16. T.Carter, 24.24. J.Harrison, 20.72. T.Whiston, 19.65. M.Harvey, 19.01.
Cheslyn. C.Stanley, 21.69. S.Stanley, 18.16. I.Jones, 19.54. C.Stanley, 18.64. S.Gillam, 19.26.
M.O.M. T.Carter, I.Jones.
180’s. S.Astle, T.Carter.
So, with this done, all that’s left to say is;
Good luck, good darts and good bye.
Yours, TC.
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