Match Report v Dukes Head

Post date: Sep 23, 2009 8:29:16 PM

1st game of the season and a promoted team to play..Never easy..

1 Harry dog missing. Pinkie had pulled his back out picking up his pants. They must be big pants!!

Wobbly did the honourable deed.. by falling on his sword and dropping to the bench for the first singles.

Mop started the action.. A little nervy game but he took the game after a little splutter mid game. 1-0

Rocket fired in next, but was left with a defeat after a good clearence by Nigel (Dukes captain). 1-1

Jon up next and almost dished from break after missing a cross double on last yellow. He made amends a few shots later 2-1

New boy Darren (The Karen Miles & Mark Bell trophy winner from last season you know!!). It was looking good, then out of nowhere he was beaten by a well taken finish. 2-2

OSW (One Season Wonder: Glen) who is trying to make a new name for himself: TSW (Two Season Wonder). Played well and won easily 3-2

Postie up last, snd coming in from the pool wilderness of not playing last season. He looked a little rusty too and lost his game to make it all square at the end of singles. 3-3

Pairing starts with Wobbly and Fagan (Darren). It was there for the taking for Fagan.. but no he didn't want it, and missed a routine clearence.. 3-4 down .. We need the last 2

It was not to be, as OSW/Postie were beaten by another well taken clearence by the Duke's team. 3-5

Mop/John remain the 2 only unbeaten Dogs on the night, by taking the last game to make a narrow loss 4-5

Verdict: Duke Head played some good finishes and played well. The dogs didn't have the teeth.. But still our best ever start to a season a 4-5 loss!