Well, in this prediction league I’ve talked enough about managers with their second and third XIs, but little did I imagine that I would have a round trip of 260 miles to watch Darlington’s second XI play against Southport. But as we entered the ground we were met with the sight of Darlo first teamers sat in the main stand . . . this could be embarrassing!!! As it turned out, the game ended 1-1 after Southport took the lead from a wonder free kick . . . with the equaliser coming from Verma.
There was a (slim) chance of reaching the play-offs if we’d won and other results had gone our way, but Fleetwood’s victory made this irrelevant. Manager Mark Cooper seems to have gone for safety first for our trip to Wem-ber-leeeeeeee . . . though rumours coming from the camp seem to suggest that Hatch will be asked to do a job in the national stadium.
Quite a few managers in the Come On Darlo Prediction League did a job with this 1-1 scoreline. And it’s Humphrey Bogart who is now table-topping with his latest max score – his 11th of the season which is just under one correct prediction in every four games – with 130 points, leaving Lorraine Arscott and Steve Calvert’s first and third XIs eating his dust.
Edward Cundick’s eight-pointer has propelled him into the fray in joint fourth on 124 points, whilst my favourite team “Hartlepool Nil” (managed by Ray Brennan) has moved into sixth place on 120. Steve Mann took up the challenge from Garry of “I’ll beat you even if I don’t score any more points” - Steve getting his max score and moving to 56th equal on 93 points.
All those others basking in glory are: Alf Hutchinson, Alistair Cripps, Andrew Ashmore, Avril Dent, Beth Taylor, Billy Cass, Brian Main, Callum Vallis, Chris MacKenzie 2, Dan Taylor, Dave Woods, David Alderson, David Rice-Oxley, David Taylor, David Welton, Elaine Battision, Gary Woods, Ian Bonsall, James Longstreet, Jeff Maughan, Jilted John, John Sainsbury, Keith Appleton, Kevin Kidger, Lemsip Opek, Mark Lear, Mathew Vaughan, Micheal Spencer, Neil Danby, Patrick Hernandez, Paul White, Peter Ashmore 1, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Collin 2, Sam Taylor, Steve Calvert 3, Steve Duffy 1, Tim Hewitson, Troy Lacend, Vicky Richardson, Walter Lucas, Will Caxton
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And as for the foot of the table, all I can say is . . . “It’s only my second XI” and there’s still Burt Lancaster and David Sheppey below me!!! :) :) :)
Mind, Mark Lear’s “£10 Please Ellis” is now looking a good ‘un as his eight-pointer took him above Will Ellis, now in 187th and 198th, respectively.
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Last game of the league season coming up this Saturday against Rushden – when we’ll also have a few more positions confirmed in the Football League.
Pete
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
Impressive form bodes well!!!
Impressive form against the top sides in the Blue Square Premiership continues, as Darlo put a dent into York City’s hopes of a promotion play-off place . . . winning 2-1 at The Arena. Goals were courtesy of a Tommy Wright header and an Ian Miller volley from the edge of the area.
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Impressive form continues from our new league leader Lorraine Arscott, moving to top spot by a single point on 126 from long-time front-runner Steve Calvert. Humphrey Bogart still in third on 122. Paul Robinson has made big headway with his eight-pointer and is now in fourth on 119, whilst Steve Calvert’s third XI, Edward Cundick and Ethan Vallis are grouping close by on 116.
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And it was a good day for quite a few managers: Alex Wilson, Ashley Verney, Billy Cass, Chris MacKenzie 1, Colin Wakefield, David Alderson, David Sheppey 3, Dean Martin, Edward Cundick, Gary Elliott, Gary Robertson, Gavin Shillingford, Graham Wakeling, James Houghton, Jenny Maughan, John Berry 1, John Berry 2, Lee Dyas, Luke Hewitson, Malcolm Cundick 1, Malcolm Cundick 2 Malcolm Cundick 3, Mark Lear, Mark O'Neill, Martyn Cripps 1, Paul Soderman, Paul White, Peter White, Richard Tilly, Stephen Bennett, Stephen Gawthrop, Steven Metcalfe, Tim Hewitson, Tony Waters, Wayne King, Will Caslon
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And if things are tight at the top of the league table, then things at the bottom are becoming a little clearer – David Sheppey and Burt Lancaster are now being cast adrift with David on 41 and Burt on 45. Michael Spencer is five points clear on 50.
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Impressive form continues from our new league leader Lorraine Arscott, moving to top spot by a single point on 126 from long-time front-runner Steve Calvert. Humphrey Bogart still in third on 122. Paul Robinson has made big headway with his eight-pointer and is now in fourth on 119, whilst Steve Calvert’s third XI, Edward Cundick and Ethan Vallis are grouping close by on 116.
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And it was a good day for quite a few managers: Alex Wilson, Ashley Verney, Billy Cass, Chris MacKenzie 1, Colin Wakefield, David Alderson, David Sheppey 3, Dean Martin, Edward Cundick, Gary Elliott, Gary Robertson, Gavin Shillingford, Graham Wakeling, James Houghton, Jenny Maughan, John Berry 1, John Berry 2, Lee Dyas, Luke Hewitson, Malcolm Cundick 1, Malcolm Cundick 2 Malcolm Cundick 3, Mark Lear, Mark O'Neill, Martyn Cripps 1, Paul Soderman, Paul White, Peter White, Richard Tilly, Stephen Bennett, Stephen Gawthrop, Steven Metcalfe, Tim Hewitson, Tony Waters, Wayne King, Will Caslon
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And if things are tight at the top of the league table, then things at the bottom are becoming a little clearer – David Sheppey and Burt Lancaster are now being cast adrift with David on 41 and Burt on 45. Michael Spencer is five points clear on 50.
Pete
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Oh, what might have been!!!
Oh, what might have been!!!
Oh, what might have been!!! Darlo achieve a fantastic 2-1 win away at high-flying Kidderminster Harriers with goals from Chandler and Moore, ending their unbeaten run of 17 squillion games. If only we’d turned those draws into wins, if only we hadn’t conceded all those late and injury time goals, if only . . .
And if only someone would take this prediction league by the scruff of the neck, but it now looks like it’s going down to the wire. It’s now becalmed at the top of the Come on Darlo Prediction League – Steve Calvert still on top with 125, but Lorraine Arscott on 123 and Humphrey Bogart on 119 now have the weather gauge on him (just been watching Master and Commander).
And it’s left the rest of the pack below them jockeying for position . . . probably anyone in the top 50 has a realistic chance of a top three finish. At this rate it could be one of the lowest points required for top spot.
This week’s clever clogs with their eight points (dammit) are: Chris MacKenzie 1, Dan Duryea, Graham Wakeling, Hannah Taylor, John Berry 2, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Lance Ireland, Laura Drew 1, Liam Pape, Mark O'Neill, Martyn Cripps 1, Russell Jones 2, Ruth Woods, Toby Corum 2.
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And it can’t be avoided any longer – the Ashmore second XI is now officially challenging for wooden spoon glory, lying in 199th place with James McNaughton on 52 points. The only saving grace(s) are Michael Spencer on 50, Burt Lancaster and Mark Lear on 45, with David Sheppey on 41 below this mark.
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It’s getting closer . . . Wem-ber-leeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Pete
Oh, what might have been!!! Darlo achieve a fantastic 2-1 win away at high-flying Kidderminster Harriers with goals from Chandler and Moore, ending their unbeaten run of 17 squillion games. If only we’d turned those draws into wins, if only we hadn’t conceded all those late and injury time goals, if only . . .
And if only someone would take this prediction league by the scruff of the neck, but it now looks like it’s going down to the wire. It’s now becalmed at the top of the Come on Darlo Prediction League – Steve Calvert still on top with 125, but Lorraine Arscott on 123 and Humphrey Bogart on 119 now have the weather gauge on him (just been watching Master and Commander).
And it’s left the rest of the pack below them jockeying for position . . . probably anyone in the top 50 has a realistic chance of a top three finish. At this rate it could be one of the lowest points required for top spot.
This week’s clever clogs with their eight points (dammit) are: Chris MacKenzie 1, Dan Duryea, Graham Wakeling, Hannah Taylor, John Berry 2, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Lance Ireland, Laura Drew 1, Liam Pape, Mark O'Neill, Martyn Cripps 1, Russell Jones 2, Ruth Woods, Toby Corum 2.
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And it can’t be avoided any longer – the Ashmore second XI is now officially challenging for wooden spoon glory, lying in 199th place with James McNaughton on 52 points. The only saving grace(s) are Michael Spencer on 50, Burt Lancaster and Mark Lear on 45, with David Sheppey on 41 below this mark.
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It’s getting closer . . . Wem-ber-leeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Pete
Sunday 17 April 2011
Trust AGM - 8th June 2011
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Coachman Hotel, 135 Victoria Road, Darlington DL1 5JJ
Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 7.30pm
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
3. Chairman’s Report
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Membership Secretary’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Presentation of 2010 Accounts
8. Appointment of Auditors
9. Result of Election for Board Members
10. Any Other Business as notified to the Secretary 14 days prior to the Annual General Meeting
Any Member wishing to propose items for the Agenda must notify the
Secretary in writing with the Agenda item to be added to be received on or before
The 23rd May 2011 at the following address:
Hon Secretary
Darlington Supporters’ Trust
P O Box 178
Northallerton DL7 7AG
Tel: 0844 414 2062
Members are also reminded that Nominations for the Board must be
Received in writing by the Hon Secretary on or before the 23rd May 2011.
NB Nomination Forms may be downloaded from the Trust web site (click here to download the nomination forms and calling notice) or by contacting the Hon Secretary at the above address.
The Coachman Hotel, 135 Victoria Road, Darlington DL1 5JJ
Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 7.30pm
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
3. Chairman’s Report
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Membership Secretary’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Presentation of 2010 Accounts
8. Appointment of Auditors
9. Result of Election for Board Members
10. Any Other Business as notified to the Secretary 14 days prior to the Annual General Meeting
Any Member wishing to propose items for the Agenda must notify the
Secretary in writing with the Agenda item to be added to be received on or before
The 23rd May 2011 at the following address:
Hon Secretary
Darlington Supporters’ Trust
P O Box 178
Northallerton DL7 7AG
Tel: 0844 414 2062
Members are also reminded that Nominations for the Board must be
Received in writing by the Hon Secretary on or before the 23rd May 2011.
NB Nomination Forms may be downloaded from the Trust web site (click here to download the nomination forms and calling notice) or by contacting the Hon Secretary at the above address.
No Chance - There were Two of 'em - Hayes & Yeading
It’s a league double . . . for Hayes & Yeading!!! Wow, never thought I’d be saying that ever!!! This 3-2 away defeat . . . it could have been much worse for a second-half fight-back (of sorts) . . . really does have The Quakers concentrating on Wembley.
But it’s this 3-2 away defeat which has confounded all our managers, bar one . . . it’s that Lance Ireland geeza again. Not only that, but he’s pulled away from the foot of the table as well. And not too many other managers thinking of a home win here either.
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Brighton were confirmed as Division 1 champions, after their promotion was achieved earlier in the week . . . so it’s congratulations to them. But again, only one manager predicted this . . . Howling Wolf . . . and a couple more for actual promotion.
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So, in reality, not many points flying around at all. But this prediction league is so tight that any number of managers could win it once all points have been accounted for.
Pete
But it’s this 3-2 away defeat which has confounded all our managers, bar one . . . it’s that Lance Ireland geeza again. Not only that, but he’s pulled away from the foot of the table as well. And not too many other managers thinking of a home win here either.
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Brighton were confirmed as Division 1 champions, after their promotion was achieved earlier in the week . . . so it’s congratulations to them. But again, only one manager predicted this . . . Howling Wolf . . . and a couple more for actual promotion.
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So, in reality, not many points flying around at all. But this prediction league is so tight that any number of managers could win it once all points have been accounted for.
Pete
Thursday 14 April 2011
Histon beaten, but is Burn Fulham bound?
Well, we just about managed to take care of already-relegated Histon, scoreline 1-0 with the only goal coming from John Campbell. Several regular first-teamers were rested, but it’s the continuing absence of young centreback Dan Burn which continues to generate interest as stories abound of his having signed a contract with Premier League Fulham.
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No such rest for our “wicked” managers, who continue their quest of being this season’s Crawley or trying to avoid the Histon tag. League leader Steve Calvert is going through a relatively quiet period, still on 125 points and now closed down by this season’s mega-surprise package Lorraine Arscott in second on 120. Another surprise package, Humphrey Bogart, continues his up-down season but occupies third place with Steve Calvert’s third XI on 116 points.
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Some of the eight-pointers from the Histon game are – Edward Cundick in 12th place on 105 points, still well within striking distance; Mark Stephenson’s famed footballing knowledge has brought him within spitting distance of the top (he can spit a LONG way) on 101 points. Mark Kirk and Martin Cass seemed joined at the hip, both on 108 now in ninth place; and Stephen Atkinson is not doing “three” bad either on 106 points. Raymond Percival is reaching for the stars (stretch those arms a bit more Ray) in 60th place with 85 points and Kevin Kidger is not far behind on 81.
All those other eight-point clever-clogs are: Colin Wakefield, Dan Taylor, Darren Darvill, David Taylor, Diana Willsher, Graham Wakeling, James Longstreet, James McNaughton, Kevin Kidger, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Laura Drew 2, Malcolm Cundick 3, Martyn Walton, Mathew Vaughan, Matthew Ashmore, Peter Ashmore 1, Richard Widmark, Scott Morland, Steve Austin, Steve Mann, Tony Waters, Troy Lacend.
David Sheppey continues his Histon-like fixation with 204th place, but there are 30-plus managers above who shouldn’t be laughing just yet. There is a huge number of points still to be decided . . . the promotion and relegation places are just beginning to be decided plus all the Darlo questions have yet to be finalised. There will be a veritable flood of points in the next few weeks.
Pete
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No such rest for our “wicked” managers, who continue their quest of being this season’s Crawley or trying to avoid the Histon tag. League leader Steve Calvert is going through a relatively quiet period, still on 125 points and now closed down by this season’s mega-surprise package Lorraine Arscott in second on 120. Another surprise package, Humphrey Bogart, continues his up-down season but occupies third place with Steve Calvert’s third XI on 116 points.
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Some of the eight-pointers from the Histon game are – Edward Cundick in 12th place on 105 points, still well within striking distance; Mark Stephenson’s famed footballing knowledge has brought him within spitting distance of the top (he can spit a LONG way) on 101 points. Mark Kirk and Martin Cass seemed joined at the hip, both on 108 now in ninth place; and Stephen Atkinson is not doing “three” bad either on 106 points. Raymond Percival is reaching for the stars (stretch those arms a bit more Ray) in 60th place with 85 points and Kevin Kidger is not far behind on 81.
All those other eight-point clever-clogs are: Colin Wakefield, Dan Taylor, Darren Darvill, David Taylor, Diana Willsher, Graham Wakeling, James Longstreet, James McNaughton, Kevin Kidger, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Laura Drew 2, Malcolm Cundick 3, Martyn Walton, Mathew Vaughan, Matthew Ashmore, Peter Ashmore 1, Richard Widmark, Scott Morland, Steve Austin, Steve Mann, Tony Waters, Troy Lacend.
David Sheppey continues his Histon-like fixation with 204th place, but there are 30-plus managers above who shouldn’t be laughing just yet. There is a huge number of points still to be decided . . . the promotion and relegation places are just beginning to be decided plus all the Darlo questions have yet to be finalised. There will be a veritable flood of points in the next few weeks.
Pete
Sunday 10 April 2011
What might have been......
First half goals from Liam Hatch (2) and John Campbell all but ended this as a contest before the break, in spite of a solitary reply by Bath later in the game. And you only have to look at York’s position in the league to see what might have been . . . still well in contention for the play-offs. But we have WEM-BER-LEEEEEE to look forward to, though Dan Burn’s absence from today’s line-up was strange . . . “sore knee” was the official explanation, medical at Fulham was another.
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And on the day we had our first confirmed promotion place – Crawley are crowned Blue Square Premier champions – Ethan Vallis puts in a late run for the Come on Darlo Prediction League with top points for both the Crawley promotion and today’s scoreline. Ethan has shot up to fifth place on 110. Steve Calvert’s third XI has moved to . . . third on 113, with his latest max score and it’s only Gary Mann on 114 in second place which prevents a Calvert 1-2. Steve still has a commanding lead with 125 points. Lorraine Arscott still right in there in fourth with 112.
Tim Hewitson was another to amass 13 points from the correct score / Crawley prediction – and now has 96 points in 23rd place.
Eight-point eggheads are: Carol MacKenzie, David Sheppey 3, Frank Mann, Graham Wakeling, John Sainsbury, Josh Slack, Lucy Grainge, Malcolm Cundick 1, Malcolm Cundick 2, Mike Cleasby, Raymond Percival, Rhonda Fleming, Robert Mitchum, Stephen Dickson, Sue Oldham, Toby Corum 1
And those who predicted Crawley as Blue Square champions are: Abigail Robinson, Brian Main, Burt Lancaster, Chris MacKenzie 1, Chris MacKenzie 2, Chris Walton 1, James Houghton, John Berry 2, Paul Davis, Toby Corum 2
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David Sheppey and James McNaughton continue to dominate the wooden spoon position, on 35 and 38 points, respectively. And Mark “£10 Please Ellis” Lear needs to buck up his ideas is he’s to collect as he’s on 42 points and ten points adrift of his tenner.
Pete
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And on the day we had our first confirmed promotion place – Crawley are crowned Blue Square Premier champions – Ethan Vallis puts in a late run for the Come on Darlo Prediction League with top points for both the Crawley promotion and today’s scoreline. Ethan has shot up to fifth place on 110. Steve Calvert’s third XI has moved to . . . third on 113, with his latest max score and it’s only Gary Mann on 114 in second place which prevents a Calvert 1-2. Steve still has a commanding lead with 125 points. Lorraine Arscott still right in there in fourth with 112.
Tim Hewitson was another to amass 13 points from the correct score / Crawley prediction – and now has 96 points in 23rd place.
Eight-point eggheads are: Carol MacKenzie, David Sheppey 3, Frank Mann, Graham Wakeling, John Sainsbury, Josh Slack, Lucy Grainge, Malcolm Cundick 1, Malcolm Cundick 2, Mike Cleasby, Raymond Percival, Rhonda Fleming, Robert Mitchum, Stephen Dickson, Sue Oldham, Toby Corum 1
And those who predicted Crawley as Blue Square champions are: Abigail Robinson, Brian Main, Burt Lancaster, Chris MacKenzie 1, Chris MacKenzie 2, Chris Walton 1, James Houghton, John Berry 2, Paul Davis, Toby Corum 2
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David Sheppey and James McNaughton continue to dominate the wooden spoon position, on 35 and 38 points, respectively. And Mark “£10 Please Ellis” Lear needs to buck up his ideas is he’s to collect as he’s on 42 points and ten points adrift of his tenner.
Pete
Monday 4 April 2011
Ok, that should just about do it
Ok, that should just about do it . . . no more play-off talk from me . . . let’s just concentrate on Wem-ber-leeeeeeeee!!! At least that’s how I believe we’re supposed to think (you all got your tickets yet?). But a 1-0 away defeat to the runaway league leaders is no disgrace for The Quakers.
And if I can’t win this seventh Come On Darlo Prediction League . . . and let’s face it, my past record should demonstrate this is unlikely to happen any time soon . . . then I would love it (love it) if Raymond Brennan could be our champion. No, we’re not going half-ies (though I’m open to offers Ray) . . . it’s just for that team name alone – Hartlepool Nil. Come On Darlo (and Ray). His latest eight-pointer sees him scoot up to joint sixth place with Andrew Hodgson and Richard Collin . . . all now hitting the 100-point mark.
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Steve Calvert, top contender and present league leader, has achieved another milestone by becoming the first manager to achieve ten correct score predictions in league games, which has also given him a clear lead at the top with 119 points from Lorraine Arscott in second with 112, whilst Garry Mann’s max-score sees him back in medal contention in third with 111.
Humphrey Bogart’s age is now showing and he’s dropped back to fourth place, with Steve Calvert’s third XI just six points back on 102. The Humph’s Hollywood partner Burt Lancaster is losing his own version of Gunfight at the OK Corral – now adrift at the foot of the table by six points, on 29. David Sheppey has 35, James McNaughton on 38 and Mark Lear on 39 . . . but plenty more within spitting distance. (if you’re Wayne Rooney).
A canny few top scorers this weekend: Abigail Robinson, Alex Wilson, Andrew Ashmore, Andrew Hodgson, Dame Dickson, Dean Martin, Eric Gill, Ethan Vallis, Gary Parle, Harry Pape, Jane Lucas, John Baskerville, John Gutenberg, Lance Ireland, Lee Dyas, Lemsip Opek, Malcolm Cundick 3, Mark Hathaway, Mark Kirk, Martyn Maidstone, Neil Raper, Paul Davis, Richard Desmond, Stephen Mills, Steve Calvert 1, Steve Curtis
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And if I can’t win this seventh Come On Darlo Prediction League . . . and let’s face it, my past record should demonstrate this is unlikely to happen any time soon . . . then I would love it (love it) if Raymond Brennan could be our champion. No, we’re not going half-ies (though I’m open to offers Ray) . . . it’s just for that team name alone – Hartlepool Nil. Come On Darlo (and Ray). His latest eight-pointer sees him scoot up to joint sixth place with Andrew Hodgson and Richard Collin . . . all now hitting the 100-point mark.
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Steve Calvert, top contender and present league leader, has achieved another milestone by becoming the first manager to achieve ten correct score predictions in league games, which has also given him a clear lead at the top with 119 points from Lorraine Arscott in second with 112, whilst Garry Mann’s max-score sees him back in medal contention in third with 111.
Humphrey Bogart’s age is now showing and he’s dropped back to fourth place, with Steve Calvert’s third XI just six points back on 102. The Humph’s Hollywood partner Burt Lancaster is losing his own version of Gunfight at the OK Corral – now adrift at the foot of the table by six points, on 29. David Sheppey has 35, James McNaughton on 38 and Mark Lear on 39 . . . but plenty more within spitting distance. (if you’re Wayne Rooney).
A canny few top scorers this weekend: Abigail Robinson, Alex Wilson, Andrew Ashmore, Andrew Hodgson, Dame Dickson, Dean Martin, Eric Gill, Ethan Vallis, Gary Parle, Harry Pape, Jane Lucas, John Baskerville, John Gutenberg, Lance Ireland, Lee Dyas, Lemsip Opek, Malcolm Cundick 3, Mark Hathaway, Mark Kirk, Martyn Maidstone, Neil Raper, Paul Davis, Richard Desmond, Stephen Mills, Steve Calvert 1, Steve Curtis
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