25/10/2007, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood A drew with CEYMS A 5-5.
An epic battle took place at Foxwood with two title contenders slugging it out. Six of the games going all the way. The match finishing in an honourable draw. Matts Olsson maximum helped CEYMS to their hard earned draw. Russell was unlucky to lose two games deuce in the fifth to Steve Sadd & Andy Hawes.Jon Cockburn can also consider himself unlucky losing 11-8 in the fifth to Mats and 11-9 in the fifth to Owe Karlssen.
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Match Report - Foxwood A v CEYMS A
Match Report - CEYMS C v Briston B
23/10/2007, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C beat Briston B 7-3.
A very closely contested match, with both 5 leg ties going CEYMS way. Both Lupton & Warner could consider themselves unlucky against Hunt in the 5 leg games, especially Warner who aggravated a back injury. Pendle is struggling to produce his best form in the early stages of the season, but Landridge is proving as awkward as ever to opponents.
CEYMS C beat Briston B 7-3.
A very closely contested match, with both 5 leg ties going CEYMS way. Both Lupton & Warner could consider themselves unlucky against Hunt in the 5 leg games, especially Warner who aggravated a back injury. Pendle is struggling to produce his best form in the early stages of the season, but Landridge is proving as awkward as ever to opponents.
Match Report - Rosebery Road MYC v Club 75
23/10/2007, played at Calvert Hall.
Rosebery Road MYC beat Club 75 8-2.
Richard Yates got a very good maximum with his first ever win over John Creasey.Gavin Clarke also achieved a maximum partnering Richard in the doubles this in his first match of the season! John Creasey and Vicki Reynolds stopped a whitewash with wins over Vernon Everitt and Colin Edwards respectively. A good four pointer for the home side.
Rosebery Road MYC beat Club 75 8-2.
Richard Yates got a very good maximum with his first ever win over John Creasey.Gavin Clarke also achieved a maximum partnering Richard in the doubles this in his first match of the season! John Creasey and Vicki Reynolds stopped a whitewash with wins over Vernon Everitt and Colin Edwards respectively. A good four pointer for the home side.
Match Report - Norwich Union B v Briston D
09/10/2007, played at Pinebanks.
Norwich Union B beat Briston D 9-1.
A competative match in spite of the margin of victory for NU B. Tie of the night was Colin Smith's narrow 5-set victory over Phil Henry to record the visitors only success.
Norwich Union B beat Briston D 9-1.
A competative match in spite of the margin of victory for NU B. Tie of the night was Colin Smith's narrow 5-set victory over Phil Henry to record the visitors only success.
Match Report - Telephones B v Easton A
25/10/2007, played at Swardston Village Hall.
Telephones B beat Easton A 8-2.
Easton umlucky to come away without any points - some very close games. Good to see Graham King back to form with a maximum, including an excellent win against Neil Baxter.
Telephones B beat Easton A 8-2.
Easton umlucky to come away without any points - some very close games. Good to see Graham King back to form with a maximum, including an excellent win against Neil Baxter.
Norfolk Junior County matches/Ranking List
Ranking List
Boys
| 1 | Chris Durrant | 14 | Darren Hubbard |
| 2 | Aaron Marche | 15 | David Whitby |
| 3 | Rhodri Oliver | 16 | Daniel Atkins |
| 4 | Alexander Oliver | 17 | David Heard |
| 5 | Shane Underhill | 18 | Greg Sheldrake |
| 6 | Gary Wiggs | 19 | Adam Dismore |
| 7 | Tony Zeqiri | 20 | Stephen Harsley |
| 8 | William Lawes | 21 | Adam Simmons |
| 9 | Joe Wiggs | 22 | Bruno Kaapa |
| 10 | Sam Rock | 23 | Sam Dismore |
| 11 | Mathew Mahatme | Girls | |
| 12 | Barrie Franklin | 1 | Molly Ajeto |
| 13 | Daniel Deveau | 2 | Claire Wiggs |
| Averages | Played | Won | Lost | % |
| Aaron Marche | 8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% |
| Shane Underhill | 8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% |
| Tony Zeqiri | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
| Molly Ajeto | 8 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Claire Wiggs | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
- If you know of any juniors (under 18) who are interested in improving at table tennis, send an email to enquiries@ndttl.co.uk to find out more about junior development in Norfolk.
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In Premier A of the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, Foxwood A stormed to the top of the Premier A, with a very impressive team performance to defeat former champions Park Lane 8-2. Highlight of the match for Foxwood A was a Steve Sadd maximium which included the scalp of Philip Logsdon who gained the only two games for Park Lane with wins over Jon Cockburn & Andrew Hawes. The Foxwood B team also caused a surprise against the unbeaten Sands A with a 7- 3 win. Mark Wortley playing his first game of the season showing his class with two wins, particularly against the very dependable Mick Brougton which proved the turning point for Foxwood B. He was ably supported by Kevin Roper & Paul Speakman who both won 2 singles each. UEA A started their season in Division 1 with a narrow 6-4 victory over Taverham C, Nick Pullen starting with a maximum. Taverham C also lost 6-4 to Telephones B despite 3 wins for Stewart Lines just winning a close fought 5 setter with Mark Ring to claim his maximum. CEYMS D had a good 7-3 win over Marsh with both Andy Bonham and Andy Tuddenham winning all 3. Ex-Choristers A lost narrowly to Electricity 4-6, Dave Fordham of Electricity losing his first match of the season but Peter Dormer claiming a maximum to restore the balance. Paul Elsegood was Ex-Chorister’s top scorer with two wins and helping Andy Cullum to win the doubles. In Division 2, a first maximum for Norfolk junior Aaron Marche gained Wensum A a valuable draw against high flying CEYMS E who remain unbeaten thanks to Alwyn Bates’ second double in succession. With Barry Blanch and Doug Ratcliffe unbeaten, Remploy A gained their first victory of the season over Ex-Choristers B whose Steve Smith suffered an injury. In their first match for approximately a decade, a reformed Holborn side suffered a 1-9 defeat to UNH B. A good team effort, including both doubles secured a narrow 6-4 victory for Fairfield Scorpions A over Millermen. A convincing win by Telephones C saw them continue their winning sequence to top the table. In Division 3 Telephones 'D' and Rosebery Road MYC head the table closely followed by Briston 'F' in third spot after a good win 6-4 over Dynamic Rams, thanks to a Tom Nudd maximum. UEA got off to a start for the season after their usual delay with a good draw with fourth placed Easton 'B' Division 4 saw an impressive win for Newton Flotman B, 8-2 winners over Shelly Telly although Michelle Savage played well taking David Hawkes to 5 sets before going down. Maximums for Newton Flotman youngsters 15 year old James Ridgeon and 14 year old David Hawkes. Taverham E beat Long Stratton with two maximums in the Taverham side for Reg Juett (aged 81) and Howard Jones and one for Long Stratton through Ashley Crowe. Norwich Union D had another impressive win 8-2 victory over Tankards. Three maximums for Norwich Union through John Williams, John Robertson Jnr and Stephen Ogle. The newly formed Wensum D picked up their first draw against UEA D. Andrew Latham and Daniel Atkins from Wensum were very impressive in their two wins a piece. Paul Brocklehurst picked up a maximum for UEA D. In the YMCA v Shelly Telly match YMCA managed a 6-4 despite only having three players. Leszek Zegan and Darren Phillips winning two singles each. Wendy Durrant
Match Report - Newton Flotman C v Wensum B
17/10/2007, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman C lost to Wensum B 1-9.
2 good wins by Darren Hubbard in his first season and for Jason Evans making a comeback to competative TT after several years out
Newton Flotman C lost to Wensum B 1-9.
2 good wins by Darren Hubbard in his first season and for Jason Evans making a comeback to competative TT after several years out
Match Report - Shelly Telly v YMCA
18/10/2007, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Shelly Telly lost to YMCA 4-6.
3 man YMCA played stylishly against Shelly Telly and took away 3 points. Shelly Telly's Greg Brown got his first win of the season in an exciting 5 setter against Osiris Gomes. Everyone enjojed the refreshments.
Shelly Telly lost to YMCA 4-6.
3 man YMCA played stylishly against Shelly Telly and took away 3 points. Shelly Telly's Greg Brown got his first win of the season in an exciting 5 setter against Osiris Gomes. Everyone enjojed the refreshments.
Match Report - Newton Flotman B v UEA D
26/09/2007, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B lost to UEA D 2-8.
The UEA D an all out attacking side looked good led by skipper Tom Melvin. Maximums for Marnie Abraham and Mark Burley.
Newton Flotman B lost to UEA D 2-8.
The UEA D an all out attacking side looked good led by skipper Tom Melvin. Maximums for Marnie Abraham and Mark Burley.
Match Report - YMCA v Wensum D
10/10/2007, played at YMCA.
YMCA beat Wensum D 7-3.
YMCA beat Wensum D 7-3.
Match Report - Shelly Telly v Wensum B
04/10/2007, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Shelly Telly lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Colin Jenkinson continues to do his utmost to ensure that Shelly Telly have maximum chance of grabbing some points in their second season in the league. He won both his singles ties but was pushed to the wire by plucky Nathan Stewart. Diana Cunninghams game play has got much sharper under the expert coaching of Martin Stevenson but it was Michelle Savage's win over Bob Bootyman (a thrilling 5 setter) that secured the team their first point.
Shelly Telly lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Colin Jenkinson continues to do his utmost to ensure that Shelly Telly have maximum chance of grabbing some points in their second season in the league. He won both his singles ties but was pushed to the wire by plucky Nathan Stewart. Diana Cunninghams game play has got much sharper under the expert coaching of Martin Stevenson but it was Michelle Savage's win over Bob Bootyman (a thrilling 5 setter) that secured the team their first point.
Match Report - Taverham B v Gothic B
24/10/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B drew with Gothic B 5-5.
A good competetive match with Taverham snatching a draw in the doubles. A good maximum from Andy Parker showing that practice makes perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taverham B drew with Gothic B 5-5.
A good competetive match with Taverham snatching a draw in the doubles. A good maximum from Andy Parker showing that practice makes perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Match Report - Sands B v Panthers
24/10/2007, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Sands B drew with Panthers 5-5.
Peter Mathieson put Panthers 1-0 up beating Phil Clarke and Neville Beckett levelled by beating David Sprunt. Panthers went into a 5-1 lead for Sands to fight back and claim a draw. Peter Read winning his second game in 13 years against David. Phil Clarke recovering from 0-2 in games and 4-8 down to Kim Downes to take it in five sets. A good recovery from Sands.
Sands B drew with Panthers 5-5.
Peter Mathieson put Panthers 1-0 up beating Phil Clarke and Neville Beckett levelled by beating David Sprunt. Panthers went into a 5-1 lead for Sands to fight back and claim a draw. Peter Read winning his second game in 13 years against David. Phil Clarke recovering from 0-2 in games and 4-8 down to Kim Downes to take it in five sets. A good recovery from Sands.
Match Report - Sands A v Park Lane A
22/10/2007, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Sands A lost to Park Lane A 2-8.
With Sands A taking a 2-1 lead with fine wins by Sean Molly over David Henderson and a comprehensive win by Frank Hayward over Steven Howlett, the writing looked on the wall for Park Lane. Despite this setback P.L.fought back really well to take the next 7 games to win 8-2.Logsdon & Howlett were made to fight all the way in the Doubles by Molloy & Broughton scraping home in the 5th game.
Sands A lost to Park Lane A 2-8.
With Sands A taking a 2-1 lead with fine wins by Sean Molly over David Henderson and a comprehensive win by Frank Hayward over Steven Howlett, the writing looked on the wall for Park Lane. Despite this setback P.L.fought back really well to take the next 7 games to win 8-2.Logsdon & Howlett were made to fight all the way in the Doubles by Molloy & Broughton scraping home in the 5th game.
Match Report - Norwich Union A v United Norwich Hospitals A
22/10/2007, played at Pinebanks.
Norwich Union A lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 3-7.
Adrian Turner played well for Hospitals to earn a well deserved treble. Lawrence Caley showed his attacking game in taking Darren Barnard's unbeaten record. Bob King gets off the mark with a win over Roger Pymer. Union continue to struggle for points while Hospitals enjoy some success at the other end of the table.
Norwich Union A lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 3-7.
Adrian Turner played well for Hospitals to earn a well deserved treble. Lawrence Caley showed his attacking game in taking Darren Barnard's unbeaten record. Bob King gets off the mark with a win over Roger Pymer. Union continue to struggle for points while Hospitals enjoy some success at the other end of the table.
Match Report - Hellesdon v Norwich Union A
17/10/2007, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon beat Norwich Union A 7-3.
Another excellent maximum from Mel Humphries with good support from Francis Webb saw Hellesdon home in a hard fought match against old rivals Union A. Roger Crossfield let good leads slip against Lawrence Caley but made amends by coming from behind to edge out Bob King. A sporting match.
Hellesdon beat Norwich Union A 7-3.
Another excellent maximum from Mel Humphries with good support from Francis Webb saw Hellesdon home in a hard fought match against old rivals Union A. Roger Crossfield let good leads slip against Lawrence Caley but made amends by coming from behind to edge out Bob King. A sporting match.
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Press Report 17.10.07
In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, Taverham A, gunning for the Premier A title started their title challenge with 3 impressive wins over CEYMS A & C teams plus Foxwood A. New signing Gary Tendler was in impressive form winning all his games against CEYMS A & Foxwood A. CEYMS C gave them a real fright however just losing 6-4 with Keith Hunt taking a brace against Mark Dare & Kelly Skeggs. Lauren Spinks 3 wins plus winning the doubles proved decisive. Chris Durrant showed early season form for Gothic A to take a maximum plus taking the doubles with dad Paul against CEYMS C to ensure an 8-2 win.
Premier B action saw Peter Mathieson of Panthers in maximum mood but he could not prevent defeat against unbeaten Taverham B. Foxwood C had Andy Leeds in top form as his maximum helped secure a draw against Sands B.
In Division 1 there were wins for Taverham C, 6-4 victors over CEYMS D with a maximum for Stewart Lines, Telephones B who beat Briston D 6-4 with a maximum by Mark Ring, Briston E 6-4 over Electricity for whom Dave Fordham again won a maximum, Easton A winners 7-3 over Marsh with Adrian Smith hitting his way to a maximum. A first of the season victory for Marsh over Electricity 7-3, Dave Fordham once again with a maximum but Nigel Metcalf, Mark Annetts and Paul Brown all winning two for Marsh, and CEYMS D, without Andy Bonham, had a 7-3 victory over Easton A with Andy Tuddenham chipping in with a maximum.
In Division 2 Telephones C chalked up their third 7-3 win to top the table. Gothic D gained their first victory with a hard-fought win over Millermen. CEYMS E maintained their unbeaten run, beating Fairfield Scorpions A 7-3 aided by a battling maximum from ‘edges' Johnson. Remploy A suffered their third 7-3 defeat at the hands of UNH B who have risen to 3rd in the table.
Last year's Division 4 champions Norwich Union C continued their good form with a 7-3 victory over Fairfield Scorpions B thanks to a Steve Thorn maximum. A brace each from Roger Canwell and (Lord Mayor) Roy Blower sealed an 8-2 victory for Newton Flotman A over Easton B.
In Division 4, YMCA chalked up two impressive 7-3 victories over UEA D and newly formed Wensum D. Wensum B triumphed in the derby match against Wensum C 8-2 while UEA D, an all out attacking side led by Tom Melvin, stormed to an 8-2 victory over Newton Flotman C with maximums for Marnie Abraham and Mark Burley. Wensum C beat Long Stratton 6-4 in a closely fought match helped by two excellent wins from Norfolk Junior Molly Ajeto. Shelly Telly picked up their first point of the season losing 3-7 to Wensum B. Colin Jenkinson continues to do his utmost to ensure that Shelly Telly have maximum chance of grabbing some points in their second season in the league. He won both his singles ties but was pushed to the wire by plucky Nathan Stewart. Diana Cunningham's game play has become much sharper under the expert coaching of Martyn Stevenson but it was Michelle Savage's win over Bob Bootyman (a thrilling 5 setter) that secured the team their first point.
Wendy Durrant
Match Report - Firstline Factors v United Norwich Hospitals A
01/10/2007, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 1-9.
Alan Walpole was unavailable for Firstline due to sickness and his team suffered as a result.
Firstline Factors lost to United Norwich Hospitals A 1-9.
Alan Walpole was unavailable for Firstline due to sickness and his team suffered as a result.
Match Report - Sands B v Foxwood C
10/10/2007, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Sands B drew with Foxwood C 5-5.
Foxwood had Andy Leeds to thank for his maximum which prevented Sands from getting their first win. Some very close games with Sands 4-1 down to lead 5-4 with the doubles to play, but Andy Leeds was the difference with some fine forehand loops.
Sands B drew with Foxwood C 5-5.
Foxwood had Andy Leeds to thank for his maximum which prevented Sands from getting their first win. Some very close games with Sands 4-1 down to lead 5-4 with the doubles to play, but Andy Leeds was the difference with some fine forehand loops.
Match Report - Taverham C v Telephones B
17/10/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham C lost to Telephones B 4-6.
IT was neck and neck, they won one, we won one, 3-3 then Taverham lost the nest two, Geoff not quite getting in gear against Graham King and Jeremy Cocks illustrated the disproportionate effect of nets and edges when the match is up to 11 only. So, Taverham 3-5 down, and the top two on the table. My goodness what a contest, going all the way to the fifth game and an 7-7 Mark served, then 8-8, Stewart 10-8 up and won the next, so 4-5 down. And the doubles - well Telephones deserved this. P.S. JV needs to be fitter!
Taverham C lost to Telephones B 4-6.
IT was neck and neck, they won one, we won one, 3-3 then Taverham lost the nest two, Geoff not quite getting in gear against Graham King and Jeremy Cocks illustrated the disproportionate effect of nets and edges when the match is up to 11 only. So, Taverham 3-5 down, and the top two on the table. My goodness what a contest, going all the way to the fifth game and an 7-7 Mark served, then 8-8, Stewart 10-8 up and won the next, so 4-5 down. And the doubles - well Telephones deserved this. P.S. JV needs to be fitter!
Match Report - Panthers v Foxwood C
15/10/2007, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers beat Foxwood C 8-2.
Panthers produced one of their finest performances in recent years with an excellent team effort in overcoming a strong Foxwood C side. David Sprunt and Kim Downes giving fine support to unbeaten skipper Peter Mathieson.Adam Smith the pick of the opposition.
Panthers beat Foxwood C 8-2.
Panthers produced one of their finest performances in recent years with an excellent team effort in overcoming a strong Foxwood C side. David Sprunt and Kim Downes giving fine support to unbeaten skipper Peter Mathieson.Adam Smith the pick of the opposition.
Match Report - CEYMS D v Marsh
15/10/2007, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS D beat Marsh 7-3.
CEYMS D beat Marsh with Andy Bonham and Andy Tuddenham both winning all their singles.
CEYMS D beat Marsh 7-3.
CEYMS D beat Marsh with Andy Bonham and Andy Tuddenham both winning all their singles.
Match Report - UEA A v Taverham C
11/10/2007, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Taverham C 6-4.
In their first match of the season a multicultural UEA side took on newly promoted Taverham C and just scraped a win. At 4-4 it came down to a battle of the number 1s, with UEA's Nick Pullen having more of the luck to beat John Vaaughan. Then there was a 5 set doubles which was narrowly won by UEA to get them up and running for the season. An enjoyable evening.
UEA A beat Taverham C 6-4.
In their first match of the season a multicultural UEA side took on newly promoted Taverham C and just scraped a win. At 4-4 it came down to a battle of the number 1s, with UEA's Nick Pullen having more of the luck to beat John Vaaughan. Then there was a 5 set doubles which was narrowly won by UEA to get them up and running for the season. An enjoyable evening.
Match Report - Taverham E v Long Stratton
16/10/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham E beat Long Stratton 6-4.
A very hard fought match. Taverham were 4-2 up and just managed to win the last two games to win 6-4. 81 year old Reg gaining a maximum. Ashley gaining a maximum for Long Stratton.
Taverham E beat Long Stratton 6-4.
A very hard fought match. Taverham were 4-2 up and just managed to win the last two games to win 6-4. 81 year old Reg gaining a maximum. Ashley gaining a maximum for Long Stratton.
Match Report - Sands B v Hellesdon
03/10/2007, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Sands B lost to Hellesdon 4-6.
Sands were three nil up due to player shortage problems with Hellesdon. They went 4-0 up when Neville beat Roger, but Hellesdon fought back to win the remaining ties to snatch the game 6-4.
Sands B lost to Hellesdon 4-6.
Sands were three nil up due to player shortage problems with Hellesdon. They went 4-0 up when Neville beat Roger, but Hellesdon fought back to win the remaining ties to snatch the game 6-4.
Match Report - United Norwich Hospitals A v Sands B
18/10/2007, played at Great Plumstead Village Hall.
United Norwich Hospitals A lost to Sands B 4-6.
A pity Darren did'nt get much support as Sands took 3 points and victory from Hospitals.Seamus to rest himself the next week after a poor night.
United Norwich Hospitals A lost to Sands B 4-6.
A pity Darren did'nt get much support as Sands took 3 points and victory from Hospitals.Seamus to rest himself the next week after a poor night.
Match Report - Newton Flotman B v Shelly Telly
10/10/2007, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B beat Shelly Telly 8-2.
Maximums for Newton Flotman youngsters James Rigeon and 14 year old David Hawkes. 2 singles wins for Shelly Tellys Colin Jenkinson. Michelle Savage played well taking David Hawkes to 5 sets before going down.
Newton Flotman B beat Shelly Telly 8-2.
Maximums for Newton Flotman youngsters James Rigeon and 14 year old David Hawkes. 2 singles wins for Shelly Tellys Colin Jenkinson. Michelle Savage played well taking David Hawkes to 5 sets before going down.
Match Report - Briston B v Taverham A
16/10/2007, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston B lost to Taverham A 1-9.
A comprehensive win for Taverham A, the only bright spot for Brison B was Howard Lupton excellent win over Kelly Skeggs by 3 games to 0.
Briston B lost to Taverham A 1-9.
A comprehensive win for Taverham A, the only bright spot for Brison B was Howard Lupton excellent win over Kelly Skeggs by 3 games to 0.
Match Report - Taverham B v Sands B
26/09/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B beat Sands B 6-4.
A narrow win for Taverham in opening fixture, thanks to 'I've been practicing 'Parkers maximum. A good debut for Stewart Lines in Prem B - Phil Clarke did well for Sands
Taverham B beat Sands B 6-4.
A narrow win for Taverham in opening fixture, thanks to 'I've been practicing 'Parkers maximum. A good debut for Stewart Lines in Prem B - Phil Clarke did well for Sands
Match Report - Park Lane A v Foxwood A
16/10/2007, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A lost to Foxwood A 2-8.
Park Lane sufferred their largest defeat in at least 10 years to a fired up Foxwood A. Steve Sadd in superb form winning his 3 games including the notable scalp of Phil Logsdon. An excellent team performance from Foxwood deservedly took all four points. Henderson & Howlett showing their age with Howlett getting injured and Hendo complaining of lack of practice.Logsdon despite a groin strain still showed his class, grit and determination to take the only 2 games for Park Lane.
Park Lane A lost to Foxwood A 2-8.
Park Lane sufferred their largest defeat in at least 10 years to a fired up Foxwood A. Steve Sadd in superb form winning his 3 games including the notable scalp of Phil Logsdon. An excellent team performance from Foxwood deservedly took all four points. Henderson & Howlett showing their age with Howlett getting injured and Hendo complaining of lack of practice.Logsdon despite a groin strain still showed his class, grit and determination to take the only 2 games for Park Lane.
Match Report - Taverham A v CEYMS A
11/10/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham A beat CEYMS A 6-4.
Taverham A fought hard for a 6-4 win against title challengers CEYMS A. Gary Tendler again took a maximum although he was made to work very hard for his win against Owe Karlsson only jst getting 12-10 in the 5th game
Taverham A beat CEYMS A 6-4.
Taverham A fought hard for a 6-4 win against title challengers CEYMS A. Gary Tendler again took a maximum although he was made to work very hard for his win against Owe Karlsson only jst getting 12-10 in the 5th game
Match Report - United Norwich Hospitals A v Gothic B
27/09/2007, played at Great Plumstead Village Hall.
United Norwich Hospitals A beat Gothic B 7-3.
Tonights match was probably one of the hardest that we will have all season, but a superb maximum from Darren gave Hospitals a notable win. (RP)
United Norwich Hospitals A beat Gothic B 7-3.
Tonights match was probably one of the hardest that we will have all season, but a superb maximum from Darren gave Hospitals a notable win. (RP)
Match Report - United Norwich Hospitals B v Wensum A
04/10/2007, played at Great Plumstead Village Hall.
United Norwich Hospitals B drew with Wensum A 5-5.
Good match - visitors went 4 up but Hospitals fought back to take 5 out of last 6 games to snatch well deserved draw.
United Norwich Hospitals B drew with Wensum A 5-5.
Good match - visitors went 4 up but Hospitals fought back to take 5 out of last 6 games to snatch well deserved draw.
Match Report - Ex-Choristers B v Telephones C
01/10/2007, played at Mission Rooms.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Telephones C 3-7.
With Steve Smith absent, Ex Choristers B struggled to contain Telephones C who recorded their second 7-3 victory, even after their normal team rotation.
Ex-Choristers B lost to Telephones C 3-7.
With Steve Smith absent, Ex Choristers B struggled to contain Telephones C who recorded their second 7-3 victory, even after their normal team rotation.
Match Report - Norfolk County Council B v Millermen
04/10/2007, played at Norfolk County Council Sports and Social Club.
Norfolk County Council B beat Millermen 8-2.
Bjorn Hope, Yvonne Howes and Joy Dixon maximums enabled NCC B to record a resounding victory over Millermen. Good to see John Miller back at the table.
Norfolk County Council B beat Millermen 8-2.
Bjorn Hope, Yvonne Howes and Joy Dixon maximums enabled NCC B to record a resounding victory over Millermen. Good to see John Miller back at the table.
Match Report - Gothic C v Foxwood C
27/09/2007, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C drew with Foxwood C 5-5.
Andy Leeds the only unbeaten player on the night - Alan Hough played well for Gothic to beat Adam Sith and Carl Matthewson.
Gothic C drew with Foxwood C 5-5.
Andy Leeds the only unbeaten player on the night - Alan Hough played well for Gothic to beat Adam Sith and Carl Matthewson.
Match Report - CEYMS C v Taverham A
02/10/2007, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C lost to Taverham A 4-6.
Late night show at CEYMS. Titanic battle between Hunt & Dare finishing 18-16 to Hunt in fifth. Lauren Spink as good as she needed to be. Match 5-4 to Taverham went to final doubles but Spink/Dare saw off Pendle/Langridge for Taverham win.
CEYMS C lost to Taverham A 4-6.
Late night show at CEYMS. Titanic battle between Hunt & Dare finishing 18-16 to Hunt in fifth. Lauren Spink as good as she needed to be. Match 5-4 to Taverham went to final doubles but Spink/Dare saw off Pendle/Langridge for Taverham win.
Match Report - Gothic A v Briston B
11/10/2007, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic A beat Briston B 8-2.
Despite some close games Gothic cruised to an 8 -2 win John Paul the only winner for Briston against Alan Jones 3-0
Gothic A beat Briston B 8-2.
Despite some close games Gothic cruised to an 8 -2 win John Paul the only winner for Briston against Alan Jones 3-0
Match Report - Foxwood B v Sands A
15/10/2007, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood B beat Sands A 7-3.
Previously unbeaten Sands A came to a crashing defeat against Foxwood B 7-3. A very good team performance from Foxwood. All players winning 2 singles each, with Mark Wortley making his season's debut for Foxwood. Particularly impressive was Paul Speakman win over Sean Molloy 3 games to 0, plus both Wortley & Roper defeating the wily old Veteran Mick Broughton
Foxwood B beat Sands A 7-3.
Previously unbeaten Sands A came to a crashing defeat against Foxwood B 7-3. A very good team performance from Foxwood. All players winning 2 singles each, with Mark Wortley making his season's debut for Foxwood. Particularly impressive was Paul Speakman win over Sean Molloy 3 games to 0, plus both Wortley & Roper defeating the wily old Veteran Mick Broughton
Match Report - Briston A v CEYMS A
25/09/2007, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A lost to CEYMS A 2-8.
New signing Owe Karlsson & Mats Olsson take maximums to ensure 8-2 win. Trevor Bunn not in good form was comprehensivly beaten by both Robin Thaxter & Jerry Rudley 3-0.
Briston A lost to CEYMS A 2-8.
New signing Owe Karlsson & Mats Olsson take maximums to ensure 8-2 win. Trevor Bunn not in good form was comprehensivly beaten by both Robin Thaxter & Jerry Rudley 3-0.
Match Report - Taverham A v Foxwood A
27/09/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham A beat Foxwood A 7-3.
New signing Gary Tendler was the difference winning all 3 of his games. Steve Sadd played really well to win 2 games against Lauren Spink & Fred Dove
Taverham A beat Foxwood A 7-3.
New signing Gary Tendler was the difference winning all 3 of his games. Steve Sadd played really well to win 2 games against Lauren Spink & Fred Dove
Match Report - Wensum A v Fairfield Scorpions A
24/09/2007, played at Hill & Perks Room, Miller Hall.
Wensum A lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 3-7.
Jamie Leeder got Scorpions off to a good start in beating Aaron Marche. Maximums by Jamie and Eric swung the result in favour of the away side. Nets and edges also helped Scorpions. The young Wensum team will benefit from stronger opposition having climbed brom Division 5.
Wensum A lost to Fairfield Scorpions A 3-7.
Jamie Leeder got Scorpions off to a good start in beating Aaron Marche. Maximums by Jamie and Eric swung the result in favour of the away side. Nets and edges also helped Scorpions. The young Wensum team will benefit from stronger opposition having climbed brom Division 5.
Match Report - Millermen v Ex-Choristers B
26/09/2007, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Millermen drew with Ex-Choristers B 5-5.
A shakey start to the season with lots of nets and edges all evening but all played in a good spirit. See Saw battle with no side going more that 1 rubber ahead. Norman just winning the 4's battle in a close 5 setter & Steve just getting the better of Rob
Millermen drew with Ex-Choristers B 5-5.
A shakey start to the season with lots of nets and edges all evening but all played in a good spirit. See Saw battle with no side going more that 1 rubber ahead. Norman just winning the 4's battle in a close 5 setter & Steve just getting the better of Rob
Match Report - Telephones C v Remploy A
24/09/2007, played at Swardston Village Hall.
Telephones C beat Remploy A 7-3.
95% of nets and edges made the score look good for the home side. Barry Blanch scoring a maximum for the visitors and Paul Broome and Stuart Henning getting maximums for the home side.
Telephones C beat Remploy A 7-3.
95% of nets and edges made the score look good for the home side. Barry Blanch scoring a maximum for the visitors and Paul Broome and Stuart Henning getting maximums for the home side.
Match Report - CEYMS E v Norfolk County Council B
26/09/2007, played at St Augustines Church Hall.
CEYMS E drew with Norfolk County Council B 5-5.
As always with County Council a well fought and entertaining evening with the spoils being shared.
CEYMS E drew with Norfolk County Council B 5-5.
As always with County Council a well fought and entertaining evening with the spoils being shared.
Match Report - Park Lane A v Foxwood B
09/10/2007, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A beat Foxwood B 8-2.
An excellent start by Foxwood B saw them take a 2-0 lead with excellent wins by Paul S over Steven H and Steve S beating David H. However Park Lane roared back to take the next 8 games to win 8-2. The turning point was Howlett's epic battle with Steve Sadd to eventually win 11-9 in the 5th game.Phil was again in good form not dropping a leg, but Foxwood gave Park Lane a real scare in the doubles only just losing in the 5th set.
Park Lane A beat Foxwood B 8-2.
An excellent start by Foxwood B saw them take a 2-0 lead with excellent wins by Paul S over Steven H and Steve S beating David H. However Park Lane roared back to take the next 8 games to win 8-2. The turning point was Howlett's epic battle with Steve Sadd to eventually win 11-9 in the 5th game.Phil was again in good form not dropping a leg, but Foxwood gave Park Lane a real scare in the doubles only just losing in the 5th set.
Match Report - Sands A v Briston B
24/09/2007, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Sands A beat Briston B 8-2.
A good performance from promoted Briston B unlucky not to take a point. Howard Lupton took Mick Broughton to 5 sets losing 8 in fifth. Good wins for Howard & John Paul against the ever improving Frank Hayward.Sean Molloy in impressive early season form winning all his games 3 to nil.
Sands A beat Briston B 8-2.
A good performance from promoted Briston B unlucky not to take a point. Howard Lupton took Mick Broughton to 5 sets losing 8 in fifth. Good wins for Howard & John Paul against the ever improving Frank Hayward.Sean Molloy in impressive early season form winning all his games 3 to nil.
Match Report - Shelly Telly v Wensum B
04/10/2007, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Shelly Telly lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Colin Jenkinson continues to do his utmost to ensure that Shelly Telly have maximum chance of grabbing some points in their second season in the league. He won both his singles ties but was pushed to the wire by plucky Nathan Stewart. Diana Cunninghams game play has got much sharper under the expert coaching of Martin Stevenson but it was Michelle Savage's win over Bob Bootyman (a thrilling 5 setter) that secured the team their first point.
Shelly Telly lost to Wensum B 3-7.
Colin Jenkinson continues to do his utmost to ensure that Shelly Telly have maximum chance of grabbing some points in their second season in the league. He won both his singles ties but was pushed to the wire by plucky Nathan Stewart. Diana Cunninghams game play has got much sharper under the expert coaching of Martin Stevenson but it was Michelle Savage's win over Bob Bootyman (a thrilling 5 setter) that secured the team their first point.
Match Report - Taverham C v CEYMS D
03/10/2007, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham C beat CEYMS D 6-4.
The first match for both newly promoted sides. Taverham went 4-2 up, Stewart Lines winning a brace and Cook and Vaughan chipping a singles each. Tea and biscuits at the interval (made by Mrs Vaughan), then the battle resumed, Nanjo and Andy tuddenham winning their remaining singles to make it 4-4. So Lines v Bonham (one each last season) and Stewart came good, and then the old firm of Lines and Vaughan wrapped up the doubles to seal a Taverham vistory - bloody marvellous!
Taverham C beat CEYMS D 6-4.
The first match for both newly promoted sides. Taverham went 4-2 up, Stewart Lines winning a brace and Cook and Vaughan chipping a singles each. Tea and biscuits at the interval (made by Mrs Vaughan), then the battle resumed, Nanjo and Andy tuddenham winning their remaining singles to make it 4-4. So Lines v Bonham (one each last season) and Stewart came good, and then the old firm of Lines and Vaughan wrapped up the doubles to seal a Taverham vistory - bloody marvellous!
Match Report - Long Stratton v Long Stratton
05/10/2007, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Long Stratton lost to Long Stratton 4-6.
A very close match with Ashley maximum and Molly with two excellent wins.
Long Stratton lost to Long Stratton 4-6.
A very close match with Ashley maximum and Molly with two excellent wins.
Match Report - Park Lane A v CEYMS B
25/09/2007, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A beat CEYMS B 8-2.
A very entertaining evening with Hendo lacking early season form, lost to Paul Brown comfortably, Steve Barrett impressed to also defeat Hendo.Steven Howlett & Paul Brown had a very close game just defeating Paul in the fifth set.Hilary played extremly well against Phil and was unlucky not to inflict an early season upset.
Park Lane A beat CEYMS B 8-2.
A very entertaining evening with Hendo lacking early season form, lost to Paul Brown comfortably, Steve Barrett impressed to also defeat Hendo.Steven Howlett & Paul Brown had a very close game just defeating Paul in the fifth set.Hilary played extremly well against Phil and was unlucky not to inflict an early season upset.
Match Report - Gothic A v CEYMS C
27/09/2007, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic A beat CEYMS C 8-2.
CEYMS unlucky to get nothing out of this tough encounter. Chris Durrant's impressive consistent performance earned him a hat-trick which made all the difference to gaining all the points.
Gothic A beat CEYMS C 8-2.
CEYMS unlucky to get nothing out of this tough encounter. Chris Durrant's impressive consistent performance earned him a hat-trick which made all the difference to gaining all the points.
Match Report - Foxwood B v Norfolk County Council A
24/09/2007, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood B lost to Norfolk County Council A 1-9.
Comprehensive win for Council despite some very close games. Paul Speakman's fine win over Rod Hamilton was the only success for Foxwood B.
Foxwood B lost to Norfolk County Council A 1-9.
Comprehensive win for Council despite some very close games. Paul Speakman's fine win over Rod Hamilton was the only success for Foxwood B.
Match Report - Foxwood B v Foxwood A
04/10/2007, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood B lost to Foxwood A 2-8.
In the battle of the Foxwood's, the A side comprehensively defeated the B side 8-2, despite some close games. Good wins for Kevin & Trevor for the B team over Andrew Hawes, both going the distance, proved the only success for the B team
Foxwood B lost to Foxwood A 2-8.
In the battle of the Foxwood's, the A side comprehensively defeated the B side 8-2, despite some close games. Good wins for Kevin & Trevor for the B team over Andrew Hawes, both going the distance, proved the only success for the B team
Match Report - Briston A v Briston A
02/10/2007, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A beat Briston A 6-4.
Gerry Rudley saves A sides blushes with maximum. B side unlucky with the 3 games going to five sets all going A side's way.
Briston A beat Briston A 6-4.
Gerry Rudley saves A sides blushes with maximum. B side unlucky with the 3 games going to five sets all going A side's way.
Match Report - Briston A v CEYMS B
09/10/2007, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A lost to CEYMS B 4-6.
In a very close and exciting match with every player contributing, Steve Barrett excellent 3 singles wins plus his doubles win with Paul Brown proved decisive to gain a 6-4 win for CEYMS B.
Briston A lost to CEYMS B 4-6.
In a very close and exciting match with every player contributing, Steve Barrett excellent 3 singles wins plus his doubles win with Paul Brown proved decisive to gain a 6-4 win for CEYMS B.
Match Report - CEYMS C v Taverham A
02/10/2007, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C lost to Taverham A 4-6.
Late night show at CEYMS. Titanic battle between Hunt & Dare finishing 18-16 to Hunt in fifth. Lauren Spink as good as she needed to be. Match 5-4 to Taverham went to final doubles but Spink/Dare saw off Pendle/Langridge for Taverham win.
CEYMS C lost to Taverham A 4-6.
Late night show at CEYMS. Titanic battle between Hunt & Dare finishing 18-16 to Hunt in fifth. Lauren Spink as good as she needed to be. Match 5-4 to Taverham went to final doubles but Spink/Dare saw off Pendle/Langridge for Taverham win.
Match Report - Rosebery Road MYC v Remploy B
25/09/2007, played at Calvert Hall.
Rosebery Road MYC beat Remploy B 8-2.
Rosebery Road MYC making a return to Division 3 made short work of the Remploy B team, with Geoff Critten and Carl Cowles putting up any resistance. Heading back to Div.2 boys ?
Rosebery Road MYC beat Remploy B 8-2.
Rosebery Road MYC making a return to Division 3 made short work of the Remploy B team, with Geoff Critten and Carl Cowles putting up any resistance. Heading back to Div.2 boys ?
Match Report - Fairfield Scorpions B v Easton B
27/09/2007, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield Scorpions B lost to Easton B 4-6.
Good away win for Easton 'B' - who must be in contention for promotion this season providing Eric Longbottom can field the same squad each week? Ivna Hewitt provided the resistance for the Fairfield Scorpions with Ocu and Tom winning a game each.
Fairfield Scorpions B lost to Easton B 4-6.
Good away win for Easton 'B' - who must be in contention for promotion this season providing Eric Longbottom can field the same squad each week? Ivna Hewitt provided the resistance for the Fairfield Scorpions with Ocu and Tom winning a game each.
Press Reports
The League Committee has been working very hard to re-establish regular press
reports in the Norwich Evening News, as we were all disappointed with the lack
of press coverage last season. We have been promised a regular spot in the
Wednesday editions of the newspaper and Wendy Durrant is your new press
correspondent. Please let her have any news you would like considered for
inclusion - wendy.durrant@btinternet.com
Match Report - Rosebery Road MYC v Remploy B
25/09/2007, played at Calvert Hall.
Rosebery Road MYC beat Remploy B 14-0.
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Rosebery Road MYC beat Remploy B 14-0.
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New Season Online
The new season data has now been uploaded - apologies for the delay. The display system and backend database has been extensively tweaked with some new sections requested by the new league sponsor, so please let me know if there are some teething troubles!
