Sunday 1st June 2014. Played @Hop Pole.

PERKINS CUE  2 - 4  KENNYS WHACKPACK

Perkins Cue reached their TENTH consecutive Team KO Final but failed for the first time as they lost to League runners-up, Kennys Whackpack, by 4 frames to 2.

Simon W Davies got the Whackpack off to a good start winning something of a scrappy first frame against Dave Whitfield of the Cue. Next on in frame two was Mike Barker of the Cue who had a close match against Gaz Davies. The latter went for game but fell short leaving Barker to take the frame and so level the score at 1-1. Alan Sim (Cue) was drawn against Ant Whitehead (Kennys) and a crucial mistake by Sim let Whitehead in and he potted a long black to restore the lead. Dave Barker (Cue) was up against former teammate Rob Wharne (Kennys) and was unfortunate not to get a shot as Wharne broke and cleared to give the Whackpack a 3-1 lead.

Frame Five saw Martin Priestley (Cue) brought in and he was drawn against Gaz Davies. Both players had chances but it was Priestley who eventually capitalised and brought the Cuemen back within a frame. However, it wasn't to last long as Rob Wharne again stole the show with another break and dish, this time against Mike Barker, and in doing so, the Whackpack claimed the Stan Bent Trophy.

Congratulations to Kennys Whackpack on their victory, which makes up for the disappointment of narrowly missing out on the League title a couple of weeks before.

Lastly, a thank-you to both Kev Brown (League Chairman) and Dave Baker (Committee) on refereeing the Final. Also, many thanks to the Hop Pole for their hospitality.

QUARTER FINAL REPORT

Played on Sunday 9th March 2014

Perkins Cue (2008,2010,2011 & 2012 winners) of the 1st division were made to work hard for their 4-2 success over 3rd division leaders Star & Garter A. Winners for the Cuemen were Mike Barker (2), Dave Barker & Martin Priestley. Star & Garter's Ryan Collins (2 wins) with an 8 baller was the only winner for the Star.

In the only all 1st division match saw the Joiners Arms come back to win the last 2 frames to win 4-3 against (2013 runners up) St. Georges B. victorious for the Joiners were Brendon Ruttledge (2), Gaz Bryant & Simon Davies. Replying for the Georges were Jamie Woolley (2) & Paddy Singh.

1st division leaders Kennys Whackpack came away with a 4-1 success against the Staffs Bull B. Leading the way for the Whackpack were Rob Wharne (2) incl an 8 baller, Simon W Davies & Mark Billingsley. The sole reply for the Bull was Paul Bennet.

Hop Pole C (2009 winners) and currently 2nd in division One ran out 4-1 winners over 3rd division side Kennys C. Triumphant for the Pole were Mick Addison, Baz Davies, Simon Key & Alan Mason. The only winner for the Kenny's was Jordan Roberts.

SEMI FINAL DRAW

PERKINS CUE v JOINERS ARMS to be played @Kennys Sportsbar

HOP POLE C v KENNYS WHACKPACK to be played @Perkins Social

Both matches to be played on Sunday 18th May 2014

2nd ROUND RESULTS & REPORT

26th January 2014

3rd Division leaders Star & Garter A created the biggest shock of the round with a 4-1 win over 1st div GPO Club A. Andy Bent (2), Liam Collins & Tom Gilman all won. Kennys C (3rd Division) also saw off higher league opposition with a 4-2 success over 2nd Div Hop Pole D. Jordan Roberts (2), Callum Challinor & Dave Edwards all won.

Holders St Georges A were knocked out in the 2nd Round of this seasons Stan Bent Team KO. They lost to current 1st Div leaders Hop Pole C (2009 winners) 4-1. Alan Mason, Baz Davies, Mick Addison & Duncan Sunderland all won. Perkins Cue (winners in 2008, 2010, 2011 & 2012) had to come back from 3-1 down against 2nd div side Radford Rejects and win 4-3. Alan Sim (2), Dave Whitfield & Mike Barker all won. St Georges B (2013 runners up) came away with a fine 4-2 win over fellow 1st div side Bear & Pheasant. Jamie Woolley & Paddy Singh (both 2 wins) saw them through. Kennys Whackpack are through to the Quarter Finals with a 4-1 win at the Joiners Rebels. Rob Wharne, Mark Billingsley (2) and Simon W Davies all won. Joiners Arms ran out 4-1 winners at the GPO Club B to book their place. Brendon Ruttledge (2), Bin Singh & Paul Loughead all won. Staffs Bull B claimed a 4-0 success over the Four Crosses.