So we are one week away from the turn around of the season, and the leagues are really taking shape for an exciting second half of the campaign.

Top of division three are the Hairy Crown and the Northern Diamonds.  The Hairy beat the Carriers 5-4, the Carriers were on that amazing winning run.  The match included 180s from Malcolm Graham and Paul Stow.  This defeat puts Carriers only two points of the top spot, so they are in the running and will be tough to beat in the second half of the campaign.

The Norther Diamonds picked up a 9-0 against the Sea Lions and the Nelson beat the Old Endeavour 5-4, the Nelson are third in the standings.

The battle at the phoenix went in favour of the C side, they beat the Phoenix St Pauls 6-3 and the Sportsman pciked a much needed win, they beat the DSAA C 6-3.  The DSAA Misfits also lost, they are still looking for a win this season.  This latest defeat was a 6- against the Crown Smiffys.

The Three Cups winning streak continues, they beat the DSAA Hope 7-2, second placed Crown are four points behind them and they beat the Bull Dogs 5-4.

The Admiral Harvey A and the Diamond C are third and fourth.  The Diamond beat the Harvey A 6-3 this week, both these sides are on the hunt for promotion, maybe too much to ask for them to catch the Cups, but second place will be in their sights.

It wasn’t a good night for the Harvey, the B Side lost 7-2 against the inform Boars Head A.  Maybe the bad start to the season will be their downfall, but the Boars Head will be thinking if they can stay on this run they also have a real outside chance of pushing for promotion.

Tilmanstone picked up their second win of the season, they beat the Phoenix Rising 5-4 and finally the Carriers B had a strong 7-2 win against the Boars Head B.

You know when your side has been on a bad run, results are posted on Facebook with a “Real Diamonds won a game!!!!”, they beat the Boars Head C 5-4 and Simon Lee hit a 180.  They are now four points clear of bottom spot, the Bull B occupy this at the moment and are yet to win a match.  They lost 8-1 against the Hairy Bull this week, there was a 180 for Ryan Short, he also hit a 100 checkout.  Carl Booker checked out on 121, as did Dave Heath in a 12 dart leg.

The Dewdrop Oast were 7-2 winners against the Phoenix Maddogs, Mick Law of the Maddogs checked out on 132.  Martin Sammonds of the DWMC hit a 102 checkout, they beat the Boars Head Arrows 7-2.

And last of all the Old Endeavour beat the Bull A 5-4. making the top of division one at this moment in time tied with four teams.  The Old Endeavour, Diamond, Bull A and the Dewdrop.  The first three of them are only split by one game, this jst goes to show that every game in every match is important.

This big match included a 180 for Paul Perkins and a 105 checkout for Gary Mills.

I now have some dates for your diaries, we are trying a change of venue for the singles and presentation this season, many of you fed back to the committee you don’t attend because of this being at Whitfield and the additional cost of getting too and through.  Therefore, we are trying something new, also allowing for a free week as the ladies Wednesday league presentation and any potential ties in the league campaign.

20th April 2018 – League Pairs and Youth Singles – DWMC

27th April 2018 – Free week – ladies league presentation

4th May 2018 – League Singles and Ladies Singles – DWMC

 

 

Before we head in to the darts round up, I hope you had a great Christmas and all have a happy and healthy New Year. This weeks blog is a double week round up, as many have you seen i have had some family illness that has taken a lot of my spare time. Thanks for all you kind comments and understanding during this period.

Also, over the next week I would hope that I will be able to confirm dates and venues for the end of season knockouts, I just need to firm up with the rest of the committee and also I dont want to clash with the ladies league presentation which is the last Friday in April.

Ok, on with the darts.

Over the last two weeks division one has opened up a little, with the four sides now within two points of each other. The previously unbeaten Bull A beat the Bull B 7-2, but lost last week to the Dewdrop Oast 5-4. This result means that the Diamond have moved to top spot, as they beat the Phoenix 8-1 and the Hairy Bull 6-3.

The Old Endeavour have had two wins, they beat the Boars Head Arrows and the DWMC, 7-2 victories against them both.

Before the Hairy Bulls defeat against the Diamond they beat the Boars Head C 8-1. The Bull B lost their two matches, one against the Bull A and a 6-3 defeat against the Phoenix Maddogs, who bounced back from that defeat against the Diamond.

The Dewdrops win against the Bull followed a 5-4 win against the Boars Head Arrows who have lost two on the bounce.

The DWMC bounced back from the defeat against the Old E with a 8-1 win against the Real Diamonds.

Over the last two weeks there has been 180s in division one from, Simon Scott of the Phoenix, Andy Smith of the Dewdrop, Al Terry of the Old Endeavour, Tony Earl of the DWMC, and Blake Manton of the Arrows. Checkouts over a ton were hit by Mick Mendham, 120 of the Dewdrop, Steven Roberts, 100 of the Dewdrop, and Jimmy Yarwood, 104 of the Real Diamonds.

In division two the Three Cups are still unbeaten, they have beaten the Boars Head B 7-2 and the Diamond C 5-4. They are still only two points clear though at the top of the table, the Crown & Sceptre have only lost the once. Over the last two weeks they have beaten the DSAA hope 5-4 and the Phoenix Rising 5-4.

Another in form side are the Admiral Harvey A, they beat the Boars Head B and the Carriers 6-3, they remain third in the table.

A mixed fortnight for the Admiral Harvey B, they beat the Bull Dogs 5-4 but lost to the Carriers 6-3.

Tilmanstone have lost both their post xmas matches, both 6-3. These defeats were against the Diamond C and the DSAA Hope. The Boars Head A have had couple of wins on the bounce, winning 5-4 against the Phoenix Rising and the Bull Dogs. That is their fifth win on the bounce, all of which have been 5-4.

Over the lat two weeks in division two there has been just the one 180, Luke Blythe of the Three Cups. Ton plus checkouts have been hit by Pete Phillips, 113 Admiral Harvey, 149 from Luke Blythe of the Three Cups, 108 from Lynda Hayden also of the Cups and 100 from Conor Barnes of the Boars Head B.

In to division three, the Hairy Crown are top, but are no longer unbeaten. They lost 5-4 against the Northern Diamonds, but did a 9-0 and the Sea Lions. The Northern Diamonds also beat the Crown Smiffys 5-4 and sit joint top of the table with the Hairy and the Carriers.

The Carriers have now won seven games in a row, this amazing run included 5-4 wins against the Phoenix C and the Old Endeavour.

The Crown Smiffys beat the Sportsman 7-2, but the Sportsman bounced back with a 5-4 against the DSAA Misfits. Not a good fortnight for the Misfits, they also against the Phoenix St Pauls 6-3. The Phoenix C were another side that had a mixed fortnight, the did lose to the inform Carriers, but beat the Nelson 5-4 this week. The previous week the Nelson beat the DSAA C 5-4.

Phoenix St Pauls did win followed their win against Misfits with a 7-2 win against the DSAA C.

Shane May of the Phoenix St Pauls hit a 180 in his sides win this week.

I hope I have captured all your 180s and big checkouts, if not my apologies in advance.

Paul T

Its the final round of fixtures before the Xmas Break, and this week was the week of ton plus checkouts, with them recorded in every division.

In division three the Carriers have gone five wins on the bounce, this win against the DSAA C puts them joint second with the Nelson and the Northern Diamonds. Highlight of the match was the 126 checkout from Dave Hamshare of the Carriers. Thats this biggest checkout so far this season in that division.

The Hairy Crown are top of the league, they beat the Old Endeavour 9-0, the Nelson were 9-0 winners after a no show from the DSAA Misfits and the Northern Diamonds were 6-3 winners against the Sportsman. Paul Culley of the northern Diamonds checked out on 116.

The Sea Lions were 6-3 winners against the Phoenix C, a result which moves them above their opponents on the night.

With division two I will start with a couple highlights missed from last week, Tom and Margaret Sullivan both hit 180s for the Diamond C and Mike Matthews of the Three Cups checked out on 113.

This week the Three Cups continued with their winning run, they beat the Admiral Harvey A 6-3. They sit two points clear of the Crown & Sceptre who beat the Diamond C 7-2.

The Bull Dogs beat the Carriers B 6-3 and the Admiral Harvey B made it two wins in a row with a 5-4 win against the Phoenix Rising.

After a very sluggish start to the season the Boars Head A have now three games in a row, they beat the DSAA Hope 5-4.

Main highlights on the night in division two was a couple of 180s, one a piece for Louis Pearson and Marc Thorp.

Into division one, and the Bull A reach Christmas unbeaten, They beat the Diamond 5-4, and to say it went to the last game of the match doesn’t really give it justice. Final game, one leg all, both players leave double 10, Andy Howell wins the match for the Bull, beating George Clark. The match included a 156 checkout for Paul Turner.

There were two 9-0s on the night, the Boars Head Arrows beat the Bull B, Blake Manton checked out on 119 for the Arrows. Ben Cooper of the Old Endeavour hit a 180 in their 9-0 win against the Real Diamonds.

After a couple of defeats on the bounce the Boars Head C beat the Phoenix Maddogs 6-3, the Boars now have a four point gap between them and their opponents on the night.

The DWMC B cracking season continues, they beat the Dewdrop Oast 5-4, Bob Oliver and John Ross both hit 180s.

There are no matches this Friday, however on Thursday the Three Cups are holding another money in money out knockout, 7.30 start.

Finally on Friday 22nd, at the Diamond, 8pm Start.

Last year we sadly lost our friend Nigel Pascall, and as a Diamond regular we held an in house knockout for the Nigel Pascall Trophy. We are holding the event again this year, but this time it’s also open to the friends of Nigel, not just Diamond players. Please note there are no league matches this night.
Entry is £5, or £3 if you wear a Christmas Jumper. Money in, Money out, Xmas theme, and to raise a glass to Nigel.

On top of the money in money out, £50 will also be added to the prize fund by Teresa. As we are capping to 32 there will be a registration form at the Diamond from Friday 15th if you wish to pop in and pre register.

Facebook link to event

Finally, thanks once again for all your support in another busy year of darts, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Paul