Wiz Franklin pots Christmas Shootout

Chapel End Libs cue men took both competitions as Carl 'Wiz' Franklin beat James Willis in the final of the main Christmas Shootout while James Thomason beat Neil 'Chicken' Randle in the final of the Plate.

42 players broke off looking to take the title some of the fancied runners bowed out in the first round, including Greig Schofield, Neil Randle and John Grimes. Wiz entered the fray in the last 32 beating Jack Thomason while James took out Dave Lewis. The last 16 saw Wiz end the hopes of Rhys Wood as James beat Steve Cooper. The quarter finals brought us some big clashes, Wiz ending the hopes of Jack Schofield while James beat Chris McDermott, Dane Faulconbridge made the last 4 at the expense of Kev Newey and Joe Warren cleared well to beat Clive Dicks. In the semi finals Wiz ended the great run of Dane and James ended Halloween Shootout winner Joe Warren hopes of the double. In a great final frame Wiz cleared well under pressure to take the pot.

23 runners bid to take the plate comp with James Thomason on cue to beat Chick Randle in the final. Another great comp saw James beat Dave Randle, Ryan McCool, Mash Comley and Greig Schofield in the semi finals while Chick out potted Emma Rose, Rik Rose, Barry Hinde and Sam Baginskis in the last 4.