Gurkha Rejects out pot leaders Connie B

By Alun Jones
On Saturday 28 September 2024 10:37

Gurkha Rejects put in a great team performance to beat Division One leaders Atherstone Cons 'B' 7 - 5, Paul Barnett on cue in the final frame of the match to secure points. The win moves the Rejects up to 3rd place while the Connie remain top despite the defeat. Steve Kirkland and captain Martyn Betteridge took the last 2 frames for the Fox Inn as they beat Chapel End Libs 'B', while the Whittleford derby was taken by the Midland Railway who out potted the Flagnificant Seven 7 - 5. Coniston Tavern 'A' produced the comback of the night salvaging a draw with the Gurkha Corner after trailing 5 - 1, Ash Bonner winning the final frame for the Consiton.  

In Division Two Coton Old Boys enjoyed the Pool party at the Hearty, coming away with an 10 - 2 victory, Fred Stakey, Russ Ormerod amongest the double winners for the Coton while Chelsea Ensor and Gaz Sandham were on cue for the Hearty. The victory sees the Old Boys open up an 7 point lead of their rivals. CJ's move into 2nd place thanks to their 8 - 4 win over Kingswood Tavern, Nick Alcock potting 2 wins for the Arbury Road cueists.

Coton Snooker beat the Atack Wanderers  8 - 4 to go 4 points clear at the top of the Premier League, Joe Cooper break dishing the opening frame of the match. Atherstone Cons 'A' continue thier impressive start to the season holding reigning champions Ball Breakers to a draw. Glenn Dunn with a reverse dish for the holders before being reverse dished in the final frame by Steve Shepherd. Chapel End Libs 'A' were also in the pot zone beating Team Trent 8 - 4, Sam Baginskis break dishing the 3rd frame but the starman with 2 wins on his return to the pool league was Danny Evans, nice to see you back pal.