The last card of the season arrived today, so I am writing a general report of the season. Thanks to you all for taking part in the snooker league and I hope you have all enjoyed your season, no matter what the outcome.

As you will have gleaned from my temporary report last week, there were some exciting finales to the season. First, but not foremost, was the result between Shifnal B, at home to Min B, playing for the first division title. Shifnal had it all to do, but all to do they did! Matt Davies opened the last match of the season, and kept his one hundred percent record against Craig Reynolds, who to some degree has had a disappointing season by his standards? Matt had a 61 break during his frame with Craig. 1-0 to Shifnal. Next up was Aaron Sparkes, who in a very close game beat Keith Price. Angus Way followed this win by getting the better of Simon Yeats. So looking promising for Shifnal, and the next frame proved decisive as John Fallows beat Shawn Harris. That win was enough to see Shifnal win the title, in spite of Ian Duffy having a comprehensive win over Lindsay Knox, and getting a great break of 64 during the frame. Although the match wins were level, Shifnal win the title because of head to head wins. Congratulations to both teams for making a brilliant last match scenario.

Maddocks A finished in style with a 5-0 demolition of the relegated Coddon C, and not really a close frame to report! Maddocks A are a team full of promise, and if they ever gel for a whole season, who knows?

Anstice A did very well with their challenge, and ended the season with a 3-2 defeat to Bayley E. Bayley E, who have fought relegation in the past, stayed the course comfortably this season.

The above mentioned, “Last card of the season” came from LDS A who finished mid table, and lost their last match away to Broseley, 3-2. In fact Broseley finished six points above LDS A in spite of an unsettled team all season.

Dawley A were near mid-table also, and finished their season with a 3-2 win over Bayley A. Bayley have fought well to stay up this time, so well done to them!

The last two teams to mention were both depending on the result of their last match, and in this instance, it was Coddon A playing Maddocks C for survival in the first division. Although very close. it turned out to be Coddon staying in spite of losing 3-2 to Maddocks C.

Second Division

Audco C, my favourites to win this division, did so, and by winning the last match against Second Club A, sent the Trench lads back to the second division. Audco won this division well, and now they join the first; that will be a different proposition for the Audco team, but I’m sure they will enjoy it!

Shifnal F also go up, and in style after finishing with a 5-0 win over Min Fats A.

Little Dawley G punched above their weight, with due respect, and are entitled to feel disappointed after a cracking shot at promotion. Never mind lads, always next season.

Bayley F will feel the same disappointment after collapsing in the last two matches of the season, losing eight frames in a row.

Bayley B lost their last home game to Dawley Social, 3-2, with both teams finishing in mid division.

Last but not least, the Bayley D side, who are relegated, saw off Bayley F 3-2 in their last match, winning the first three frames before Andy Kendrick and Graham Darrell saved face for Bayley F.

Third Division

In this division, Maddocks D easily won promotion without playing in the last match, due to having a bye.

In a local derby, LDS C playing their C team won that match 4-1, and LDS C go up with Maddocks.

Anstice B finished third after their attempt for promotion, and they played Newport A, who finished fourth.

Shifnal D lost out 4-1 to bottom of the table, LDS B, who in their words said, “We will be back”

Bayley Q ended mid table as did Newport B. These teams played each other in the last match and this went to Newport B, 3-2.

Although Hadley lost their final match 4-1 at home to Second Club B, this season they finished second from bottom.

There are rumours flying about that there may be more teams departing from our snooker league this coming season, which will be a great shame. Over the years I have seen our league diminish from four divisions, and forty eight teams, to the current three divisions, and thirty four teams. Our local paper, the Shropshire Star, as you all know, abandoned us quite some time ago to give more coverage to pool and fishing. This hasn’t helped our sport at all, so if anyone has suggestions, or maybe interested in inviting teams from another league to participate, by all means contact me (Alan.Turner@telfordsnooker.com) or bring your ideas to our monthly meeting at the Sir John Bayley club which is on the third Thursday of each month.

Please note that we have pencilled in a date for the presentation, which will be at the Holiday Inn on Friday the second of October.

Once again, on behalf of myself and the committee, thanks for your support through out the season.

Alan Turner    

Alan.Turner@telfordsnooker.com

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