Week 27 update
Steve Donner, Alfreton SC ‘A’
Premier Division update
After a dominant 5-0 victory over Hasland ‘A’ in a rearranged fixture, Lennons ‘H’ have reclaimed the top spot in the division and now look like the team to beat as we approach the business end of the season. The standout moment of the night came from David Birley, who delivered an impressive 65 break.
Meanwhile, over at Alfreton, Hasland ‘A’ bounced back with a hard-fought 3-2 win against last week's league leaders, securing their second victory over them.
Despite the narrow defeat, Alfreton had reason to celebrate as Steve Donner continued his remarkable form, notching his third century of the campaign with a superbly crafted 106. This break adds to his earlier efforts of 136 and 109 this season. With just one more century needed to match the league record of four in a single season, can Steve go on to make history?
Premier Division
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TEAM STANDINGS P W +/- PTS
1.Lennons SC ‘H’ 15 12 25 50
2.Alfreton SC ‘A’ 16 12 18 49
3.Welcome Ins ‘A’ 14 8 14 42
4.Brotherhood ‘A’ 16 7 -8 36
5.Hasland Club ‘A’ 15 7 -5 35
6.Clowne Liberal ‘A’ 16 0 -44 18
RESULTS:
Alfreton SC ‘A’ 2-3 Hasland Club ‘A’
Clowne Liberal ‘A’ 2-3 Brotherhood ‘A’
Lennons SC ‘H’ 5-0 Hasland Club ‘A’
Lennons SC ‘H’ BYE
Welcome Inst ‘A’ BYE
BREAKS:
Steve Donner, Alfreton SC ‘A’ (106)
David Birley, Lennons SC ‘H’ (65)
Martin Finnigan, Lennons SC ‘H’ (44)
Gav Shirley, Lennons SC ‘H’ (30)
PLAYERS STANDINGS P W +/-
David Birley, Lennons SC ‘H’ 14 12 550
Steve Donner, Alfreton SC ‘A’ 14 12 393
Jonathan Hall, Brotherhood ‘A’ 15 12 410
Jason Rimington, Hasland Club ‘A’ 15 9 143
Ben Monk, Alfreton SC ‘A’ 15 9 139
Ian Rose, Alfreton SC ‘A’ 16 9 -19
Dan Tramontano, Lennons SC ‘H’ 10 8 94
Gavin Cann, Hasland Club ‘A’ 14 8 144
Division One Update
This week in Division One saw two emphatic 5-0 victories. In the top-of-the-table showdown between Newbold CA ‘A’ and New Whitt ‘B’, Newbold made a bold statement in the title race, extending their lead to six points. The question now is whether Dan Lock and his team can rediscover their early-season form and mount a comeback.
At the other end of the table, the battle to avoid the playoff spot continues between Alfreton ‘G’ and Brotherhood ‘B’. Brotherhood’s grit and determination earned them a crucial 5-0 victory, lifting them out of the danger zone and creating a small cushion towards safety. Martin Conway, fresh from his singles win at Alfreton, played a key role in the victory, notching up a solid 41 break. Likewise, Andrew Frisby compiled a 44 break during his frame.
Meanwhile, despite being late in the season, Lennons ‘C’ have finally found some form. Their 3-2 win over Alfreton ‘D’ marks their first victory in 12 weeks—coincidentally, against the same opponent and by the exact same score line.
Division One
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TEAM STANDINGS P W +/- PTS
1.Newbold CA ‘A’ 19 15 33 64
2.New Whittington ‘B’ 19 14 21 58
3.Alfreton SC ‘D’ 19 10 7 51
4.Lennons SC ‘A’ 18 10 2 46
5.Brotherhood ‘B’ 19 8 -7 44
6.Alfreton SC ‘G’ 19 5 -15 40
7.Lennons SC ‘C’ 19 4 -41 27
RESULTS:
Newbold CA ‘A’ 5-0 New Whittington ‘B’
Lennons SC ‘C’ 3-2 Alfreton SC ‘D’
Brotherhood ‘B’ 5-0 Alfreton SC ‘G’
Lennons SC ‘A’ BYE
BREAKS:
Andrew Frisby, Brotherhood ‘B’ (44)
Martin Conway, Brotherhood ‘B’ (41)
PLAYERS STANDINGS P W +/-
Steve Goodwin, Newbold CA ‘A’ 17 13 334
Rob Morley, Newbold CA ‘A’ 17 12 265
Dan Lock, New Whitt ‘B’ 19 12 248
Gary Scott, Newbold CA ‘A’ 15 11 325
Ricky Bartram, Lennons SC ‘A’ 18 11 338
Mark Lee, New Whitt ‘B’ 19 11 251
Terry Dowson, Alfreton SC ‘D’ 19 11 237
Martin Conway, Brotherhood ‘B’ 19 11 192
Division Two update
Lennons ‘F’ faced a tough challenge this week as they traveled to take on unbeaten Alfreton ‘B’. Hopes were briefly lifted when Shaun Donaldson secured his first win in eight weeks, ending the impressive eight-match winning streak of Rocco Amalou. Shaun came agonisingly close to a 30+ break but fell just short at 29.
Meanwhile, Alfreton’s Rich Amalou made the break list with a composed 31 against young Oliver Boden, who stepped in to support his dad’s team. Additional victories from Scott Twells, Dean Bullock, and captain Nick Oakley sealed yet another win for Alfreton, keeping their unbeaten run intact. However, they face a tricky challenge next week as they take on Brotherhood ‘C’, who are coming off an impressive 4-1 victory over Grassmoor ‘A’.
Division Two
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TEAM STANDINGS P W +/- PTS
1.Alfreton SC ‘B’ 19 19 47 71
2.Brotherhood ‘C’ 19 15 33 64
3.Hasland Club ‘C’ 18 11 10 50
4.Lennons SC ‘F’ 19 8 -17 39
5.Hasland Club ‘B’ 19 6 -23 36
6.Hasland Club ‘D’ 19 4 -23 36
7.Grassmoor WMC ‘A’ 19 3 -27 34
RESULTS:
Grassmoor WMC ‘A’ 1-4 Brotherhood ‘C’
Alfreton SC ‘B’ 4-1 Lennons SC ‘F’
Hasland Club ‘D’ 3-2 Hasland Club ‘B’
Hasland Club ‘C’ BYE
BREAKS:
Rich Amalou, Alfreton SC ‘B’ (31)
PLAYERS STANDINGS P W +/-
John Roseman, Brotherhood ‘C’ 19 17 546
Nick Oakley, Alfreton SC ‘B’ 19 16 535
Matt Large, brotherhood ‘C’ 19 14 329
Rocco Amalou, Alfreton SC ‘B’ 17 13 321
Rich Amalou, Alfreton SC ‘B’ 16 12 360
Daryl Turner, Hasland Club ‘B’ 17 12 218
Mark Hodgkinson, brotherhood ‘C’ 19 12 201
Dean Sporton, Hasland Club ‘C’ 15 11 178
Division Three update
This division is as tight as it gets, and I’m completely hooked! Incredibly, with the season nearing its end, any of the top six teams still have a genuine shot at the title, with just seven points separating them. For now, Lennons SC ‘I’ hold the top spot after a narrow 3-2 win over Alfreton ‘F’, though both teams sit level on 52 points.
Just as frequently as the teams trade places at the top, the player standings see similar movement. This week, Alfreton’s Paul Sainsbury holds the No.1 spot—but will he still be there next week?
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TEAM STANDINGS P W +/- PTS
1.Lennons SC ‘I’ 19 12 9 52
2.Alfreton SC ‘F’ 19 12 9 52
3.Brotherhood ‘D’ 19 11 7 51
4.Clowne Lib ‘B’ 18 11 10 50
5.Doe Lea MW ‘A’ 19 8 3 49
6.New Whittington ‘A’ 19 8 -5 45
7.Newbold CA ‘B’ 19 4 -33 31
RESULTS:
New Whittington ‘A’ 3-2 Newbold CA ‘B’
Doe Lea MW ‘A’ 4-1 Brotherhood ‘D’
Lennons SC ‘I’ 3-2 Alfreton SC ‘F’
Clowne Liberal ‘B’ BYE
BREAKS: N/A
PLAYERS STANDINGS P W +/-
Paul Sainsbury, Alfreton SC ‘F’ 18 14 475
Robert Wragsdale, Doe Lea ‘A’ 18 14 193
Cal Greenfield, brotherhood ‘D’ 19 14 298
Lee Shaw, Brotherhood ‘D’ 19 14 285
Lewis Longden, Lennons SC ‘I’ 16 13 441
Vinny Canning, Doe Lea ‘A’ 19 12 261
Barry Patilla, Doe Lea ‘A’ 19 12 184
Lee Buckland, New Whitt ‘A’ 16 11 222
Division Four update
With a commanding 12-point lead, Brotherhood ‘F’ appear to have the title all but secured. However, their closest challengers, Newbold CA ‘C’, managed to close the gap slightly this week after an impressive 5-0 victory over Newbold WMC ‘B’. Still, with just five games remaining, a playoff spot seems the more realistic target for Newbold CA ‘A’. The real battle in this division is shaping up between Newbold, Lennons ‘G’, and Brotherhood ‘E’ for that crucial playoff position.
In the player standings, Brotherhood’s Andrew Shepperd is closing in on long-time leader Michael Elliott, who has held the top spot all season. Can Elliott hang on for just a few more matches?
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TEAM STANDINGS P W +/- PTS
1.Brotherhood ‘F’ 19 17 43 69
2.Newbold CA ‘A’ 19 13 19 57
3.Lennons SC ‘G’ 19 12 13 54
4.Brotherhood ‘E’ 18 12 9 52
5.Brotherhood ‘G’ 18 7 -4 43
6.Lennons SC ‘J’ 19 4 -27 34
7.Newbold WMC ‘B’ 19 1 -53 21
RESULTS:
Lennons SC ‘G’ 4-1 Brotherhood ‘E’
Newbold CA ‘C’ 5-0 Newbold WMC ‘B’
Brotherhood ‘F’ 3-2 Lennons SC ‘J’
Brotherhood ‘G’ BYE
BREAKS:N/A
PLAYERS STANDINGS P W +/-
Michael Elliott, Brotherhood ‘F’ 18 16 378
Andrew Shepherd, Brotherhood ‘E’ 19 16 498
Keith Chaplin, Brotherhood ‘F’ 19 15 538
Simon Arnold, Brotherhood ‘E’ 19 15 460
Shane Sykes, Brotherhood ‘F’ 19 15 372
Geoff McCleavy, Newbold CA ‘C’ 18 14 247
Daz Hemingray, Lennons SC ‘G’ 14 12 186
Tony Bonsall, Newbold CA ‘C’ 14 11 193
Competition Results
Only a handful of competition matches took place this week as we move into the next round.
It was a tough week for The Welcome’s Jim Harrison, who suffered a double setback, bowing out of both the Handicap and Harry Anderson competitions at the hands of teammate Dave Bolton and Alfreton’s Adam West. His last shot at individual success now rests on his upcoming Premier competition quarter-final.
Meanwhile, doubles specialists Dave Birley and Gav Shirley demonstrated why they thrive in this format, comfortably overcoming Brotherhood’s Kieron Stevenson and Rob Mullis. Along the way, they also posted the highest break in the Scotch Doubles—a solid 55.
Handicap Competition: Rd 3
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Dave Bolton (43) 3-2 Jim Harrison (48)
Harry Anderson: Rd 3
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Adam West 3-2 Jim Harrison (44,37)
Ben Monk 3-0 Alan Crownshaw
John Smith Memorial Trophy: Quarter Final:
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Alan Crownshaw 0-3 Martin Conway
Scotch Doubles: Rd 2
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D.Birley/G.Shirley 3-0 K.Stevenson/R.Mullis
(55,33,31)
Upcoming Finals
Pairs Final
🏆 Glen Shawcroft/Kennedy Wright vs.
Dan Tramontano/Dave Pagett
📍 Lennons SC
📅 Thursday, 13th March @ 7 PM
Team Of Three Final
Brotherhood ‘A1’ v’s Brotherhood ‘A2’
Jonathan Hall Kieron Stevenson Dave Wilkinson Rob Mullis Gary England Daz Mosely
📍Alfreton SC
📅 Thursday, 20th March @ 7 PM
Next Round Draws
Matches must be arranged by Sunday 16th March
Once arranged, please message Stuart with the date of the fixture.
Matches must be played by Sunday 5th April
Premier
Guy Dennis v Steve Donner (Wed 12th March)
Ian Rose v Adam Clift
Adam Cupit v Jim Harrison (Sun 23rd march)
David Birley v Kieron Stevenson
Handicap
John Roseman v Ian Rose
Dave Bolton v Alan Crownshaw
Jack Morton or Glen Shawcroft v Jason Rimington
Rich Amalou v Deano Hancock
Harry Anderson
Dave Pagett v Adam West
David Birley v Rob Morley
Steve Donner v Gary Scott
Ben Monk v Deano Hancock
Geoff Hardy
Daryl Turner v Wayne Ball
Paul Sainsbury v John Roseman (Tues 18th March)
Lewis Longden v Dunc Waring
Steven Moss v Rich Amalou
John Smith
Ben Monk v Jonathan Hall
Guy Dennis v Martin Conway
Scotch Doubles
Brownlow/Arthur v Lock/Lee
Birley/Shirley v Shawcroft/Wright
Kay/Buckland v Hall/Wilkinson
Clarke/Dowson v Clift/Bolton
Finally, we’d like to wish the best of luck to all league players representing their teams in the English National County Championships this weekend. We hope you perform at your best and can’t wait to hear how you get on.
Have a fantastic week!