21/01/2008, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood B lost to Park Lane A 0-10.
Match conceded by Foxwood B due to injury and un-availability of players
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Match Report - Briston A v Briston B
15/01/2008, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A lost to Briston B 4-6.
In the battle of the Briston teams the B team gained an unlikely win, their first win of the season in Premier A. In a very close match, the doubles decided it with the B team winning 11-9 in the fourth set.Robin Thaxter had an off night losing all his games, Jon Hancock & Jerry Rudley took 2 singles each for the A side. The B side had a good overall team performance with Howard Lupton and John Paul winning two singles each, then combining to take the doubles. Paul Warner crucial win over Robin Thaxter 13-11 in the fifth proved decisive for the B side in gaining the win.
Briston A lost to Briston B 4-6.
In the battle of the Briston teams the B team gained an unlikely win, their first win of the season in Premier A. In a very close match, the doubles decided it with the B team winning 11-9 in the fourth set.Robin Thaxter had an off night losing all his games, Jon Hancock & Jerry Rudley took 2 singles each for the A side. The B side had a good overall team performance with Howard Lupton and John Paul winning two singles each, then combining to take the doubles. Paul Warner crucial win over Robin Thaxter 13-11 in the fifth proved decisive for the B side in gaining the win.
Match Report - CEYMS D v Missionaries
27/03/2008, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS D drew with Missionaries 5-5.
A maximum from Steve Nichols helped earn a draw for CEYMS D. Andy Watson and Richard Westgate won two singles each for Missionaries.
CEYMS D drew with Missionaries 5-5.
A maximum from Steve Nichols helped earn a draw for CEYMS D. Andy Watson and Richard Westgate won two singles each for Missionaries.
Match Report - Missionaries v Easton A
19/03/2008, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Easton A 3-7.
A below par performance from Missionaries,taking just one point. A rare blank night for Mary Sawyer. Richard Westgate with a brace for Missionaries.
Missionaries lost to Easton A 3-7.
A below par performance from Missionaries,taking just one point. A rare blank night for Mary Sawyer. Richard Westgate with a brace for Missionaries.
Match Report - YMCA v Newton Flotman C
19/03/2008, played at YMCA.
YMCA beat Newton Flotman C 7-3.
Leszek Zegan unable to play, recovering after being in hospital with a heart mermer. Newton Flotman TTC and all at NDTTL wish him well.
YMCA beat Newton Flotman C 7-3.
Leszek Zegan unable to play, recovering after being in hospital with a heart mermer. Newton Flotman TTC and all at NDTTL wish him well.
Match Report - Newton Flotman C v Taverham E
26/03/2008, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman C lost to Taverham E 0-10.
Taverham gave a league debut to 15 year old Callam Daynes, who responded with a maximum.
Newton Flotman C lost to Taverham E 0-10.
Taverham gave a league debut to 15 year old Callam Daynes, who responded with a maximum.
Match Report - YMCA v Wensum B
26/03/2008, played at YMCA.
YMCA lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Maximums from Nathan Stewart and Rachel Tooke helped Wensum to a win in a tight match.
YMCA lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Maximums from Nathan Stewart and Rachel Tooke helped Wensum to a win in a tight match.
Match Report - Wensum D v Norwich Union D
26/03/2008, played at Hill & Perks Room, Miller Hall.
Wensum D drew with Norwich Union D 5-5.
A great comeback from wensum D, who were 5-1 down and looking like its all over. Then the youngsters showed their class. Charlie Sadd showed what a great talent he is and defeated the experienced John Robertson (Senior). Sean Bhadrinath was superb in defeating Steve Ogle. Peter Evans won the last game to secure a 5-5 draw.
Wensum D drew with Norwich Union D 5-5.
A great comeback from wensum D, who were 5-1 down and looking like its all over. Then the youngsters showed their class. Charlie Sadd showed what a great talent he is and defeated the experienced John Robertson (Senior). Sean Bhadrinath was superb in defeating Steve Ogle. Peter Evans won the last game to secure a 5-5 draw.
Match Report - Sands B v United Norwich Hospitals A
25/03/2008, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Sands B lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 4-6.
Sands went 2 down then Peter Read beat Adrian Turner to put the home side in the match. After some close games Sands got back to 4-4 and Darren Barnard beat Peter Read to give Hospitals the lead and complete his maximum. Hospitals edged home in the doubles to take a narrow victory and three points in their quest for promotion.
Sands B lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 4-6.
Sands went 2 down then Peter Read beat Adrian Turner to put the home side in the match. After some close games Sands got back to 4-4 and Darren Barnard beat Peter Read to give Hospitals the lead and complete his maximum. Hospitals edged home in the doubles to take a narrow victory and three points in their quest for promotion.
Match Report - Hellesdon v Gothic B
19/03/2008, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon beat Gothic B 7-3.
In a hard fought match Hellesdon came out on top with a good all round team performance with a fine maximum from Francis Webb. Several close games with Hellesdon winning the majority.
Hellesdon beat Gothic B 7-3.
In a hard fought match Hellesdon came out on top with a good all round team performance with a fine maximum from Francis Webb. Several close games with Hellesdon winning the majority.
Match Report - Telephones B v Electricity
20/03/2008, played at Swardston Village Hall.
Telephones B beat Electricity 7-3.
Telephones finished off a fine season with a 7-3 win over old rivals Electricity.
Telephones B beat Electricity 7-3.
Telephones finished off a fine season with a 7-3 win over old rivals Electricity.
Match Report - Millermen v Remploy A
19/03/2008, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Millermen lost to Remploy A 4-6.
Excellent match with lots of attacking play and reverse of first half score. Roy Hatton maximum and both doubles the deciding factor.
Millermen lost to Remploy A 4-6.
Excellent match with lots of attacking play and reverse of first half score. Roy Hatton maximum and both doubles the deciding factor.
Match Report - Fairfield Scorpions A v United Norwich Hospitals B
19/03/2008, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield Scorpions A lost to United Norwich Hospitals B 3-7.
An all round team effort saw Hospitals B defeat Scorpions 7-3 with Alan Pulsford securing a maximum. Eric Thornton battled bravely for the losers with 2 fine singles wins.
Fairfield Scorpions A lost to United Norwich Hospitals B 3-7.
An all round team effort saw Hospitals B defeat Scorpions 7-3 with Alan Pulsford securing a maximum. Eric Thornton battled bravely for the losers with 2 fine singles wins.
Match Report - Holburn v Norfolk County Council B
18/03/2008, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Holburn drew with Norfolk County Council B 5-5.
In a match that fielded four lady players with two on each side (when did this last happen) the honours were shared with a draw being a fair result. Mark Wilson and Matt Howlett steered Holburn to a share of the spoils with Joy Dixon winning all three of her ties for NCC.
Holburn drew with Norfolk County Council B 5-5.
In a match that fielded four lady players with two on each side (when did this last happen) the honours were shared with a draw being a fair result. Mark Wilson and Matt Howlett steered Holburn to a share of the spoils with Joy Dixon winning all three of her ties for NCC.
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In Premier A of the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, it was great to see, after 18 matches, Briston B avoid defeat for the first time this season with a well deserved draw against Foxwood B. Heroes for Briston were Howard Lupton & John Paul who gained two singles wins each and then combined in the doubles to snatch a draw from Foxwood B. Paul Speakman & Dan Gigli helped Foxwood gain a draw with 2 two singles wins each. Foxwood A ‘s march to the title continued with a 10-0 thrashing of CEYMS B. CEYMS C performed really well to only just lose to Sands A 6-4, the match went to the wire with Broughton & Molloy taking the decisive doubles 11-5 in the fifth to secure the win, plus with 5 singles wins between them ensured victory. Keith Hunt scored a brace for CEYMS C with wins over Hayward & Broughton.
In Premier B, Hospitals A take another step towards second place and promotion to Premier A after a very close 6-4 win at mid-table Panthers. Despite a fine maximum from Panther's Peter Mathieson, Hospitals kept their nerve to win the doubles and three points. Gothic C climb off the foot of the table after a fine 7-3 win at Sands, with Wendy Durrant regaining some form with three singles wins.
Norwich Union continued their impressive push for the Division 1 title with a 9-1 victory over struggling Marsh, James Olsson and Mark Trett both winning maximums. Ex-Choristers A went down 2-8 to CEYMS D with Andy Bonham winning all 3 for the visitors, Andy Tuddenham and Nanji Korja chipping in two a piece. Paul Arthurs the only Ex-Choristers player to get wins on the board. Dave Fordham won 3 and Keith Meader 2 for Electricity as they fought out a draw with UEA A whose Sandeep Nene won 2. A below-par Missionaries beat Marsh 6-4 with all three players Mary Sawyer, Andy Watson and Richard Westgate winning 2.
In Division 2, U N Hospitals B clinched promotion after beating third placed Telephones C 7-3, retaining their unbeaten run. Wensum A look set to join them after demolishing NCC B 9-1, Joy Dixon saving the whitewash. The future looks bright for Holburn who piled more agony on Ex-Choristers B to the tune of 9-1. A final game victory saw Fairfield Scorpions A just edge out Gothic D 6-4.
Foxwood 'D' bounced back to the top of Division 3 with a great away win at Rosebery Road MYC. Maximums for Stuart Cooper, James Thiess and Ian Layt ensured the 4 points went towards their promotion push. Remploy 'B' picked up some good points too beating bottom club Fairfield Scorpions 'B' 6-4 thanks to a Carl Cowles maximum, and then drawing with Club 75. Norwich Union ‘C', saying goodbye to their home venue Pinebanks, left in glory beating the strong, developing Briston 'F' side 6-4. Marty White and Steve Thorne saw them home with two good wins to take 3 welcome points.
In Division 4, Shelly Telly feel they are turning a corner - they picked up another two points in a good humoured draw against Taverham E. New girl Jeanette Baxter beat Rod Edwards and Dennis Calver and formed a formidable doubles partnership with Colin Jenkinson, who was on great form as usual. Octogenarian Reg Juett had fun, beating Michelle Savage and Diana Cunningham in straight sets. Shelly Telly only lost 4-6 to UEA C with Diana Cunningham triumphing in a thrilling 5 setter with Jin Meng. Wensum C gained maximum points with a 9-1 victory over Newton Flotman C, Nathan Stewart, Tim Mills and Stephen Harsley all winning maximums. Claire Williams saved the whitewash for Newton Flotman. Norwich Union put 4 more points on the board with a 9-1 win over Long Stratton. Kyle Bedwell on this occasion the only Long Stratton player to put a win on the board. UEA C started strongly against YMCA, but the visitors rallied to take the second batch of singles and win 6-4.
Wensum B kept up their push for the title beating UEA D 10-0 but need keep the pressure on to keep the impressive Norwich Union team from grabbing the spoils.
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Match Report - Gothic C v Taverham B
20/03/2008, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C lost to Taverham B 3-7.
Gothic woke up in the second half of this match with singles wins from Alan Hough and Wendy Durrant, plus the doubles. Taverham B have all but secured the title and promotion to Premier A following this three points.
Gothic C lost to Taverham B 3-7.
Gothic woke up in the second half of this match with singles wins from Alan Hough and Wendy Durrant, plus the doubles. Taverham B have all but secured the title and promotion to Premier A following this three points.
Match Report - Firstline Factors v Sands B
17/03/2008, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to Sands B 1-9.
Firstline trounced by Sands B in a match where Firstline were on the wrong end of many 9-11 scores. Three of these were in the fifth set where Sands just edged home. Only Alan walpole saved the whitewash with a close five setter over Peter Read.
Firstline Factors lost to Sands B 1-9.
Firstline trounced by Sands B in a match where Firstline were on the wrong end of many 9-11 scores. Three of these were in the fifth set where Sands just edged home. Only Alan walpole saved the whitewash with a close five setter over Peter Read.
Match Report - Sands A v CEYMS C
26/11/2007, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Sands A beat CEYMS C 7-3.
Frank Hayward starred for Sands A with his first maximum of the season, ably supported with new rubbers! In a good team perfomance, Sands A won 7-3 with 2 wins for Molloy and one for Brown, Sean & Ian combined in the doubles to win in four sets. Hight light for CEYMS C was Stuart Langridge's comprehensive 3-0 win over Sean.
Sands A beat CEYMS C 7-3.
Frank Hayward starred for Sands A with his first maximum of the season, ably supported with new rubbers! In a good team perfomance, Sands A won 7-3 with 2 wins for Molloy and one for Brown, Sean & Ian combined in the doubles to win in four sets. Hight light for CEYMS C was Stuart Langridge's comprehensive 3-0 win over Sean.
Match Report - Missionaries v Taverham C
12/03/2008, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Taverham C 3-7.
Birthday girl Mary Sawyer can count herself very unlucky not to get a maximum. Having won two singles she lost 9-11 in the fifth to Stewart Lines, probably the best player in the division. Taverham ran out 7-3 winners.
Missionaries lost to Taverham C 3-7.
Birthday girl Mary Sawyer can count herself very unlucky not to get a maximum. Having won two singles she lost 9-11 in the fifth to Stewart Lines, probably the best player in the division. Taverham ran out 7-3 winners.
Match Report - Foxwood A v Gothic A
13/03/2008, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood A beat Gothic A 10-0.
Foxwood A storm to 10-0 win over Gothic A with Chris Durrant showing improved form making both Andy Hawes & Steve Sadd work hard for their wins.
Foxwood A beat Gothic A 10-0.
Foxwood A storm to 10-0 win over Gothic A with Chris Durrant showing improved form making both Andy Hawes & Steve Sadd work hard for their wins.
Match Report - Briston A v CEYMS C
18/03/2008, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A drew with CEYMS C 5-5.
Gerry Rudley's maximum & Jon Hancock's brace saves blushes for Briston A after a fighting team performance from CEYMS C ensures spoils are shared. Steve Pendle was the star for CEYMS with 2 singles wins and teaming up in the doubles Keith Hunt to take the doubles 12-10 in the fifth to gain the draw.
Briston A drew with CEYMS C 5-5.
Gerry Rudley's maximum & Jon Hancock's brace saves blushes for Briston A after a fighting team performance from CEYMS C ensures spoils are shared. Steve Pendle was the star for CEYMS with 2 singles wins and teaming up in the doubles Keith Hunt to take the doubles 12-10 in the fifth to gain the draw.
Match Report - Taverham E v Wensum C
18/03/2008, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham E lost to Wensum C 4-6.
A very close match but enjoyable. Taverhams number 1 had to call off about 6 o'clock with a stomach bug. Steve Crabtree came to our rescue at 7.15pm. Simon played well to gain a maximum.
Taverham E lost to Wensum C 4-6.
A very close match but enjoyable. Taverhams number 1 had to call off about 6 o'clock with a stomach bug. Steve Crabtree came to our rescue at 7.15pm. Simon played well to gain a maximum.
Match Report - Newton Flotman B v Long Stratton
12/03/2008, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B lost to Long Stratton 3-7.
John Williams beat Kyle Bedwell in the first game of the night. The Long Stratton youngsters Ashley Crowe, Adam Myhill, Ryan Faulkner won one each to put Long Stratton 3-1 up. The first doubles was a marathon 5 setter with Long Stratton winning 16-14 in the fifth. They won the second doubles to go 5-1 up. John Williams beat Ashley Crowe to win both his singles. For Newton Flotman James Ridgeon, recently promoted up the playing order, beat Adam Myhill. Long Stratton won the match when Kyle Bedwell beat Clive Williams and Ryan Faulkner beat David Hawkes for a Long Stratton 7-3 win.
Newton Flotman B lost to Long Stratton 3-7.
John Williams beat Kyle Bedwell in the first game of the night. The Long Stratton youngsters Ashley Crowe, Adam Myhill, Ryan Faulkner won one each to put Long Stratton 3-1 up. The first doubles was a marathon 5 setter with Long Stratton winning 16-14 in the fifth. They won the second doubles to go 5-1 up. John Williams beat Ashley Crowe to win both his singles. For Newton Flotman James Ridgeon, recently promoted up the playing order, beat Adam Myhill. Long Stratton won the match when Kyle Bedwell beat Clive Williams and Ryan Faulkner beat David Hawkes for a Long Stratton 7-3 win.
Match Report - Park Lane A v Briston B
18/03/2008, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A beat Briston B 7-3.
Despite being down to 2 players with Philip L. in America Park Lane still proved to strong for Briston winning by 7-3.
Park Lane A beat Briston B 7-3.
Despite being down to 2 players with Philip L. in America Park Lane still proved to strong for Briston winning by 7-3.
Match Report - Norwich Union A v Panthers
17/03/2008, played at Pinebanks.
Norwich Union A beat Panthers 6-4.
End of an era - My first match at Pinebanks - 19th February 1960 and ever present since ! In an emotionally charged evening R J King made the last shot of the evening in a doubles win. Some odd results in a good evening of TT. "and now the end has come, we face the final curtain"..................
Norwich Union A beat Panthers 6-4.
End of an era - My first match at Pinebanks - 19th February 1960 and ever present since ! In an emotionally charged evening R J King made the last shot of the evening in a doubles win. Some odd results in a good evening of TT. "and now the end has come, we face the final curtain"..................
Match Report - Norfolk County Council B v Wensum A
13/03/2008, played at Norfolk County Council Sports and Social Club.
Norfolk County Council B lost to Wensum A 1-9.
A last gasp effort from Joy Dixon against Jason Evans saved a whitewash against Wensum A who are continuing their promotion push.
Norfolk County Council B lost to Wensum A 1-9.
A last gasp effort from Joy Dixon against Jason Evans saved a whitewash against Wensum A who are continuing their promotion push.
Match Report - Ex-Choristers B v Holburn
10/03/2008, played at Mission Rooms.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Holburn 1-9.
A full strength Holburn crushed Ex Choristers with only Reg Barber fighting back to beat Ashleigh Smith in 5 games.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Holburn 1-9.
A full strength Holburn crushed Ex Choristers with only Reg Barber fighting back to beat Ashleigh Smith in 5 games.
Match Report - Gothic D v Fairfield Scorpions A
13/03/2008, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic D lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 4-6.
A last game victory by Eric Thornton edged Fairfield Scorpions to a narrow victory over Gothic D for whom Steve Andrews fought hard to take both his singles.
Gothic D lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 4-6.
A last game victory by Eric Thornton edged Fairfield Scorpions to a narrow victory over Gothic D for whom Steve Andrews fought hard to take both his singles.
Match Report - Shelly Telly v Taverham E
13/03/2008, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Shelly Telly drew with Taverham E 5-5.
Shelly Telly bagged another two points in a good humoured draw against Taverham E. Jeanette Baxter beat Rod Edwards and Dennis Calver and formed a formidable doubles partnership with Colin Jenkinson, who was on great form as usual. Octogenarian Reg Juett had fun beating Shelly Telly's Michelle Savage and Diana Cunningham in straight sets.
Shelly Telly drew with Taverham E 5-5.
Shelly Telly bagged another two points in a good humoured draw against Taverham E. Jeanette Baxter beat Rod Edwards and Dennis Calver and formed a formidable doubles partnership with Colin Jenkinson, who was on great form as usual. Octogenarian Reg Juett had fun beating Shelly Telly's Michelle Savage and Diana Cunningham in straight sets.
Match Report - Taverham E v Wensum D
04/03/2008, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham E lost to Wensum D 1-9.
One of the best batches I have played in this season. Although Taverham lost 1-9 it was a fantastic match. Reg saved the whitewash. Dennis Calver
Taverham E lost to Wensum D 1-9.
One of the best batches I have played in this season. Although Taverham lost 1-9 it was a fantastic match. Reg saved the whitewash. Dennis Calver
Match Report - Wensum B v Norwich Union D
29/02/2008, played at Hill & Perks Room, Miller Hall.
Wensum B beat Norwich Union D 6-4.
A good competative match with Nathan Stewart beating Steve Ogle in a close last game to keep Wensum in the promotion race.
Wensum B beat Norwich Union D 6-4.
A good competative match with Nathan Stewart beating Steve Ogle in a close last game to keep Wensum in the promotion race.
Match Report - Shelly Telly v UEA C
27/03/2008, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Shelly Telly lost to UEA C 4-6.
Shelly Telly feel they are turning a corner - they are picking up points from every match and Cunningham & Savage are sarting to win games. Cunningham's triumph was a thrilling 5 setter with Jin Meng. A fun and friendly evening was had by all.
Shelly Telly lost to UEA C 4-6.
Shelly Telly feel they are turning a corner - they are picking up points from every match and Cunningham & Savage are sarting to win games. Cunningham's triumph was a thrilling 5 setter with Jin Meng. A fun and friendly evening was had by all.
Match Report - Newton Flotman C v Shelly Telly
05/03/2008, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman C lost to Shelly Telly 3-7.
Shelly Telly's fist win of the season in this bottom of the table clash. A maxiumum from Colin Jenkinson and a singles win apiece from Diana Cunningham, Michelle Savage and Wendy Hicks. Consolation wins for Newton Flotman from Ruth Bullard, Emma Williams and 13 year old Molly Bruton.
Newton Flotman C lost to Shelly Telly 3-7.
Shelly Telly's fist win of the season in this bottom of the table clash. A maxiumum from Colin Jenkinson and a singles win apiece from Diana Cunningham, Michelle Savage and Wendy Hicks. Consolation wins for Newton Flotman from Ruth Bullard, Emma Williams and 13 year old Molly Bruton.
Match Report - Briston B v Foxwood B
11/03/2008, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston B drew with Foxwood B 5-5.
Briston B earned a well deserved draw against Foxwood B to avoid losing for the first time this season, an excellent result for Briston B. Howard Lupton & John Paul were the heroes for Briston B with a brace each plus combining in the doubles to gain the draw. Paul Speakman and Dan Gigli saved the blushes for Foxwood with 2 wins each. It was great to see Mark Wortly playing an important singles win to avoid the defeat.
Briston B drew with Foxwood B 5-5.
Briston B earned a well deserved draw against Foxwood B to avoid losing for the first time this season, an excellent result for Briston B. Howard Lupton & John Paul were the heroes for Briston B with a brace each plus combining in the doubles to gain the draw. Paul Speakman and Dan Gigli saved the blushes for Foxwood with 2 wins each. It was great to see Mark Wortly playing an important singles win to avoid the defeat.
Match Report - Panthers v United Norwich Hospitals A
10/03/2008, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 4-6.
An excellent performance from Hospitals, saw them take 3 points. Only Peter Mathieson kept his side in the hunt with an inspired performance.
Panthers lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 4-6.
An excellent performance from Hospitals, saw them take 3 points. Only Peter Mathieson kept his side in the hunt with an inspired performance.
Match Report - Sands B v Gothic C
12/03/2008, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Sands B lost to Gothic C 3-7.
With some very close games, Sands never got a lead in the match. Three excellent wins from Wendy Durrant helped Gothic to a deserved win. For Sands, Peter Read played well to beat Alan Hough in the fifth leg to earn Sands a point.
Sands B lost to Gothic C 3-7.
With some very close games, Sands never got a lead in the match. Three excellent wins from Wendy Durrant helped Gothic to a deserved win. For Sands, Peter Read played well to beat Alan Hough in the fifth leg to earn Sands a point.
Match Report - CEYMS C v Sands A
11/03/2008, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C lost to Sands A 4-6.
Match decided by doubles in a very close match Molly & Broughton defeated Pendle & Hunt to take match 6-4, Molloy with maximum coupled with Broughton brace ensured a close fought victory for Sands A Keith Hunt was in good form with a brace for CEYMS C
CEYMS C lost to Sands A 4-6.
Match decided by doubles in a very close match Molly & Broughton defeated Pendle & Hunt to take match 6-4, Molloy with maximum coupled with Broughton brace ensured a close fought victory for Sands A Keith Hunt was in good form with a brace for CEYMS C
Match Report - Telephones C v Wensum A
11/02/2008, played at Swardston Village Hall.
Telephones C lost to Wensum A 1-9.
Telephones given a lesson in table tennis by three youngsters and an experienced player. Only Bob Smith giving any resistance.
Telephones C lost to Wensum A 1-9.
Telephones given a lesson in table tennis by three youngsters and an experienced player. Only Bob Smith giving any resistance.
Match Report - Long Stratton v Wensum B
06/03/2008, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Long Stratton lost to Wensum B 4-6.
A very close match with Wensum taking it 6-4 with Darren Hubbard and Rachel Tooke taking the last two singles.
Long Stratton lost to Wensum B 4-6.
A very close match with Wensum taking it 6-4 with Darren Hubbard and Rachel Tooke taking the last two singles.
Press Report 12.3.08
In Premier A of the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, Taverham A's title ambitions were finally dashed as they crashed to a 6-4 defeat against Sands A, Lauren Spink starred for Taverham with 3 singles wins plus taking the doubles with John Monk. However a good team performance from Sands with Molloy, Broughton & Hayward winning a brace each ensured victory for Sands A. Gothic A confirmed their mid table status with a 7-3 victory over Briston A and a draw with Sands A. Chris Durrant showed excellent form for Gothic taking 5 singles wins out 6 played. Sean Molloy took a maximum and the doubles for Sands A to ensure the spoils were shared against Gothic A.
Premier B champions elect Taverham B edged home 6-4 against a resolute Norwich Union A in one of the final games to be played at Pinebanks. Wayne Lubbock in maximum form for Taverham whilst league president Bob King rolled back the years with a fine brace for Union. Taverham had to rely on the doubles to secure victory. Gothic C suffered another defeat, this time to Norwich Union A by a 4-6 reverse. Joe Taplin was drafted in to the Gothic team and played his part with a fine maximum but his colleagues could not assist. Mel Rooney played very well as he scored a hat trick of singles wins for Panthers in a 7-3 victory at Hellesdon, helped by the consistent Peter Mathieson,
The top two teams in Division 2, U N Hospitals B and Wensum A, completed maximum victories over Gothic D and Ex-Choristers respectively in their pursuit for promotion. Telephones C are keeping up the pressure in third place with Taverham D on the climb and are on course for a top half position. Fairfield Scorpions A let slip a 4-1 lead over NCC B who recovered to gain a well-earned draw. Remploy A edged out a Mark Wilson inspired Holburn with a solid team effort.
Division 1 headlines this week must go to Norwich Union B who whitewashed Telephones B, their closet rivals, 10-0. Three games in the evening went to 5 but otherwise an impressive victory for the regular Norwich Union team of Mark Trett, Phil Henry and Andy Broughton. Telephones teams of Mark Ring, Graham King and Andy Burton had their chances in the 5 setters but couldn't clinch them on the night. Norwich Union are now are now near certainties for promotion. A Sandeep Nene maximum ensured that UEA A beat Briston E 7-3. CEYMS D lost 4-6 to Electricity for whom Dave Fordham gained a maximum and Taverham C lost 4-6 to Briston D despite a fine maximum for Stewart Lines. A brought-forward match saw a good 7-3 victory UEA A over Ex-Choristers A with Sandeep Nene again scoring a treble including a tight 5 set victory over Andy Cullum.
In Division 3, Telephones 'D' and Foxwood 'D' continue to battle it out for top spot in the division. Telephones lead with more games played and an excellent 4 pointer against Norwich Union 'C' 9-1. Foxwood, catching up with their fixtures, beat bottom club Fairfield Scorpions 'B' 9-1, Newton Flotman 'A' 6-4 and UEA 'B' 7-3. Stuart Cooper seems back in form after his operation, achieving maximums . UEA 'B' playing all their games early prior to exam time had a good 7-3 win against Dynamic Rams but then succumbed 8-2 to Briston 'F' 8-2 . Chris Asque, for the students achieved a rare win against Ross Grey hence saving a whitewash on the night.
Division 4 featured a top of the table clash between Wensum B and Norwich Union D that ended in a 6-4 victory for Wensum. The young Wensum team of Alexander and Rhodri Oliver, Darren Hubbard and Nathan Stewart went into a 3-1 with NU's John Robertson Snr winning the 1. With the doubles one-a-piece,and the score at 4-2, Alexander inflicted only the second defeat of the season on John Williams, in a very tight 5 set match to take Wensum to 5-2. John Robertson Snr then overcame Rhodri 13- 11 in the 5th and John Robertson Jnr won in 4 against Darren Hubbard. In the crucial last match. Nathan Stewart played his best game this season to beat Steve Ogle 11-8 in the fifth to win the match for Wensum and vital points in their quest for promotion although N U are still favourites for the top spot. Shelly Telly enjoyed their first win of the season 7-3 over Newton Flotman C, with a maximum for Colin Jenkinson, both doubles and a singles win each for the girls. The improving Wensum D team of Jason Evans, Daniel Atkins, Andrew Latham and Sean Bhadrinath were just too strong on the night for the Taverham E, winning 9-1 although Reg Juett saved the whitewash.
Handicap Cup
Hospitals B 5 Rosebery Road 1
Taverham C 5 County Council 0
Hospitals A 5 Newton Flotman 2
Norwich Union 3 CEYMS E 5
Semi Final draw
Hospitals B v Hospitals A
CEYMS E v Taverham C
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Match Report - Fairfield Scorpions B v Foxwood D
28/02/2008, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield Scorpions B lost to Foxwood D 2-8.
Case of 'top versus bottom' here and Foxwood ran out worthy 4 point winners.
Fairfield Scorpions B lost to Foxwood D 2-8.
Case of 'top versus bottom' here and Foxwood ran out worthy 4 point winners.
Match Report - UEA A v Ex-Choristers A
29/02/2008, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Ex-Choristers A 7-3.
A good win for the students. Dandeeo Nene with a treble including a tight 5-set success over Andy Cullum.
UEA A beat Ex-Choristers A 7-3.
A good win for the students. Dandeeo Nene with a treble including a tight 5-set success over Andy Cullum.
Match Report - Norwich Union A v Taverham B
03/03/2008, played at Pinebanks.
Norwich Union A lost to Taverham B 4-6.
Champions elect Taverham B just edged home with a doubles win - (never a strong point for Norwich Union). Wayne Lubbock the star man for Taverham with an effective style that is difficult to play against. Taverham can now look forward to playing in the top flight of Norwich TT.
Norwich Union A lost to Taverham B 4-6.
Champions elect Taverham B just edged home with a doubles win - (never a strong point for Norwich Union). Wayne Lubbock the star man for Taverham with an effective style that is difficult to play against. Taverham can now look forward to playing in the top flight of Norwich TT.
Match Report - Hellesdon v Panthers
05/03/2008, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon lost to Panthers 3-7.
Panthers well deserved their victory and a double over Hellesdon. Mel Rooney was the star of the show with a hard working and fine maximum for the visitors. Aided by a usual maximum from the skipper Peter Mathieson, Panthers were well worth the three points.
Hellesdon lost to Panthers 3-7.
Panthers well deserved their victory and a double over Hellesdon. Mel Rooney was the star of the show with a hard working and fine maximum for the visitors. Aided by a usual maximum from the skipper Peter Mathieson, Panthers were well worth the three points.
Match Report - Briston A v Gothic A
04/03/2008, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A lost to Gothic A 3-7.
Father & son score maximums to secure win against Briston A. Jon Hancock was unlucky again, losing in five sets to both Paul & Chris Durrant but gained win against Alan Jones.
Briston A lost to Gothic A 3-7.
Father & son score maximums to secure win against Briston A. Jon Hancock was unlucky again, losing in five sets to both Paul & Chris Durrant but gained win against Alan Jones.
Match Report - Sands A v Taverham A
03/03/2008, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Sands A beat Taverham A 6-4.
Despite a maximum from Lauren Spink including the doubles, she lacked support, saw Sands in a good team performance with Sean, Mick & Frank gaining a brace each finally saw off Taverham title challenge?
Sands A beat Taverham A 6-4.
Despite a maximum from Lauren Spink including the doubles, she lacked support, saw Sands in a good team performance with Sean, Mick & Frank gaining a brace each finally saw off Taverham title challenge?
Match Report - Gothic A v Sands A
28/02/2008, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic A drew with Sands A 5-5.
In the battle for mid table supremcy, the match finished an honourable draw. The hero for Sands was Sean Molloy who gained a maximum 3 singles and ensured 2 points with a doubles win as well. Chris Durrant and Alan Jones gained a brace each to help the Gothic cause.
Gothic A drew with Sands A 5-5.
In the battle for mid table supremcy, the match finished an honourable draw. The hero for Sands was Sean Molloy who gained a maximum 3 singles and ensured 2 points with a doubles win as well. Chris Durrant and Alan Jones gained a brace each to help the Gothic cause.
Match Report - Park Lane A v CEYMS C
04/03/2008, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A beat CEYMS C 10-0.
Park Lane scored an emphatic win over CEYMS C to keep their faint title hopes alive?
Park Lane A beat CEYMS C 10-0.
Park Lane scored an emphatic win over CEYMS C to keep their faint title hopes alive?
Match Report - Gothic C v Norwich Union A
28/02/2008, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C lost to Norwich Union A 4-6.
Gothic's 'reserve' player Joe Taplin was the only saving grace in another sorry tale for Gothic C. Joe's maximum and an excellent doubles performance with Alan Hough gained the home side a much needed point.
Gothic C lost to Norwich Union A 4-6.
Gothic's 'reserve' player Joe Taplin was the only saving grace in another sorry tale for Gothic C. Joe's maximum and an excellent doubles performance with Alan Hough gained the home side a much needed point.
Match Report - CEYMS C v Foxwood B
26/02/2008, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C beat Foxwood B 10-0.
CEYMS C produced their best performance of the season to thrash Foxwood B 10-0, the stuffing seemed to be knocked out of the Foxwood side after Keith Hunt came back from 3-9 in the fifth to defeat Paul Speakman to give CEYMS an early lead.
CEYMS C beat Foxwood B 10-0.
CEYMS C produced their best performance of the season to thrash Foxwood B 10-0, the stuffing seemed to be knocked out of the Foxwood side after Keith Hunt came back from 3-9 in the fifth to defeat Paul Speakman to give CEYMS an early lead.
Match Report - CEYMS A v CEYMS C
29/01/2008, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS A beat CEYMS C 10-0.
CEYMS A crush CEYMS C 10-0 to re-inforce their title AMBITIONS, IT IS TO LATE for the talented Church side?
CEYMS A beat CEYMS C 10-0.
CEYMS A crush CEYMS C 10-0 to re-inforce their title AMBITIONS, IT IS TO LATE for the talented Church side?
Match Report - Ex-Choristers B v Fairfield Scorpions A
25/02/2008, played at Mission Rooms.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 4-6.
A Jamie Leeder maximum edged Fairfield Scorpions to a narrow victory over Ex Choristers, aided by a debut singles win for Nick Harris.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 4-6.
A Jamie Leeder maximum edged Fairfield Scorpions to a narrow victory over Ex Choristers, aided by a debut singles win for Nick Harris.
NDTTL Presentation evening 2 May 2008
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Match Report - Taverham B v United Norwich Hospitals A
27/02/2008, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B beat United Norwich Hospitals A 6-4.
A tight match with Adrian Turner gaining a fine maximum against the league leaders. Taverham had to win the doubles to secure three points and a one hand on the championship trophy.
Taverham B beat United Norwich Hospitals A 6-4.
A tight match with Adrian Turner gaining a fine maximum against the league leaders. Taverham had to win the doubles to secure three points and a one hand on the championship trophy.
Match Report - Panthers v Firstline Factors
25/02/2008, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers beat Firstline Factors 6-4.
Panthers looked in trouble at 2-0 down and the 3-2 down, but they fought back and took the next 4 to lead 6-3. Harold Chapman was very close to gaining a maximum for the visitors with some excellent play.
Panthers beat Firstline Factors 6-4.
Panthers looked in trouble at 2-0 down and the 3-2 down, but they fought back and took the next 4 to lead 6-3. Harold Chapman was very close to gaining a maximum for the visitors with some excellent play.
Match Report - Foxwood A v Briston A
28/02/2008, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood A beat Briston A 10-0.
Foxwood A march toward the title continues unabated with another impressive 10-0 win over Briston A, hightlight of the match was Jon Cockburn's comeback against Gerry Rudley after losing the first two games and being 8-5 down in the third he managed to sneak home in the third, then win the last to games. Steve Sadd was also made involved in a close match just getting home 11-8 in the fifth against Jon Hancock
Foxwood A beat Briston A 10-0.
Foxwood A march toward the title continues unabated with another impressive 10-0 win over Briston A, hightlight of the match was Jon Cockburn's comeback against Gerry Rudley after losing the first two games and being 8-5 down in the third he managed to sneak home in the third, then win the last to games. Steve Sadd was also made involved in a close match just getting home 11-8 in the fifth against Jon Hancock
Match Report - Wensum C v Shelly Telly
28/02/2008, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Wensum C beat Shelly Telly 7-3.
Finally there's a point to Shelly Tellys' season! New girl Jeanette Baxter was able to convert Jenkinson's victories into a point for the team with a win against chocoholic Sean Bhadrinath. Wensum's Tony Zeqiri was in fine form beating Baxter and forcing Jenkinson to 5 sets before admitting defeat gracefully. The doubles matches were on the edge of your seat exciting. Baxter and Jenkinson played with predictable style and grace but it was Hicks rapid fire returns that were particularly impressive. Wensum's veteran Aubrey Willmott got his maximum, his experience outwitting the ever improving Cunningham and Savage. Young Stephen Harsleys brilliant backhand and lovely loop were a delight to see. Wensum C won 7-3.
Wensum C beat Shelly Telly 7-3.
Finally there's a point to Shelly Tellys' season! New girl Jeanette Baxter was able to convert Jenkinson's victories into a point for the team with a win against chocoholic Sean Bhadrinath. Wensum's Tony Zeqiri was in fine form beating Baxter and forcing Jenkinson to 5 sets before admitting defeat gracefully. The doubles matches were on the edge of your seat exciting. Baxter and Jenkinson played with predictable style and grace but it was Hicks rapid fire returns that were particularly impressive. Wensum's veteran Aubrey Willmott got his maximum, his experience outwitting the ever improving Cunningham and Savage. Young Stephen Harsleys brilliant backhand and lovely loop were a delight to see. Wensum C won 7-3.
Match Report - Briston D v Missionaries
27/02/2008, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston D lost to Missionaries 3-7.
A dismal performance by Andy could have cost Missionaries valuable points. Good job Mary and Richard were on form.
Briston D lost to Missionaries 3-7.
A dismal performance by Andy could have cost Missionaries valuable points. Good job Mary and Richard were on form.
