Sheffield Darts Franchise League:Leadmill Premier Division
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Franchise League (Week 8)
20th October 2016
All Stars 5-1 Academicals
Carl Wilkinson 3-0 Adam Warner
Jonny Daniels 3-0 Oli Newell
Daz Johnson 3-0 Jack Lewis
Tony Hull 3-0 Matt Eardley
Kenny Hoult 1-3 Connor Bowler
Tony Harper 3-0 Declan Parsons
We kick off week 8 of the Leadmill Darts Franchise League with second placed All Stars looking to keep pace with the leaders at home to the Academicals who were looking to pull away from the bottom 3.
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| Carl Wilkinson with the walk on girls |
(Match 1) Carl Wilkinson 3-0 Adam Warner
The night couldn't have got off to a better start for the All Stars when Carl Wilkinson faced Adam Warner. Wilkinson broke throw in the very first leg of the night with a 21 dart leg and their was more to come when he followed it up with a 16 darter to go 2-0 up and in what was the final leg Wilkinson rounded off a good performance hitting a 19 darter to defeat Warner 3 legs to 0 and give the All Stars the best possible start.
(Match 2) Jonny Daniels 3-0 Oli Newell
Jonny Daniels was next up for All Stars looking to put his team further in the lead against young Oli Newell and Daniels didn't disappoint has he kicked off hitting a 17 dart leg to give himself the lead then he followed with the first maximum of the night then back to back nineteen dart legs to seal the victory.
(Match 3) Daz Johnson 3-0 Jack Lewis
PDC player Darren Johnson was third on to toe the oche up against Jack Lewis who was looking to keep Academicals in touch but in the first leg he already found it was going to be a difficult task as "DJ" hit a nice 14 dart leg and a 180. Johnson rounded off victory with a 19 darter to seal a 3-0 victory and put the All Stars 3-0 up.
(Match 4) Tony Hull 3-0 Matt Eardley
Fourth game of the night saw Tony Hull run rings round Matt Eardley kicking off with a 20 dart leg then broke throw in the second leg with an 18 darter to set himself up for victory which he clinched by finishing in another 20 darts to seal victory in a very good consistent performance to guarantee the All Stars the victory with still two to play.
(Match 5) Kenny Hoult 1-3 Connor Bowler
Match five started with the game already won for the All Stars it was up to the Academicals to try and pull the score back and rising PDC youngster Connor Bowler was next up and he started brightly taking the first leg in 18 darts, Hoult replied holding throw to bring the game level at 1-1 but then Bowler stepped it up taking the third leg in sixteen darts with a ninety five finish then rounded the game off hitting a seventeen darter to take victory to grab a consolation for his team.
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| Tony Harper (Allstars) 11 dart leg |
(Match 6) Tony Harper 3-0 Declan Parsons
In the final match of the night Tony Harper was looking to round off a great performance for the All Stars as he faced Declan Parsons. Harper started well taking the first leg then after that he raised his game to another level taking the second leg in 16 darts then he finished the night off in style starting with a score of 85 he then followed it with back to back 180's to set himself a target of 56 which he took out with ease to win the game in 11 darts to give the All Stars a 5-1 victory, a great achievement by Harper and a quality finish to the night.
Black Eagles 5-1 Magic
Simon Birkett 3-0 Lester Bowers
Steve Briggs 3-1 Gav Markham
John Walton 2-3 Chris Markham
Jelger Tuinstra 3-0 Steve Marfleet
Pete Daffin 3-0 Paul Harris
Greg Beard 3-0 Chris Keane
Over at the Woodbourne the league leaders and the only unbeaten team left in the league Black Eagles faced a mid-table Magic side looking to push up the table.
(Match 1) Simon Birkett 3-0 Lester Bowers
Simon Birkett kicked off the night in steady fashion with a 20 dart leg for the Black Eagles against Lester Bowers. Lester couldn't muster up a reply as Birkett sailed home comfortably without reply to give the Black Eagles an early lead.
(Match 2) Steve Briggs 3-1 Gav Markham
The second game of the night saw Steve Briggs up against Gave Markham. Both men kept throw in the opening legs of the game but then Briggs kicked in with a 19 dart leg to take a 2-1 lead. In the fourth leg against the throw Steve then took the game with a good 17 dart leg to win the match 3 legs to 1 and put the Black Eagles 2-0 up.
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| Magic Chris Markham |
(Match 3) John Walton 2-3 Chris Markham
Next up was arguably the match of the night in terms of drama as former world champion John "Boy" Walton played Chris Markham with the scores at 2-0 to the Black Eagles, Markham knew he had to pull something out of the hat to keep his team in the game and he started well holding the throw in 17 darts to take the lead. Walton replied in kind hitting a 15 dart leg finishing with a 111 checkout to level the scores, the third leg saw Walton take the lead for the first time overturning the break of throw to go 2-1 up but back came Markham in the fourth leg hitting a maximum and finishing in 21 darts also against the throw to bring the game into a classic finale, both men started the deciding leg well but as soon as they got to the finishes the nerves started to kick in and then after 24 darts each it was Markham who stepped up and finish the match taking out the winning double to seal a 3-2 victory for himself and bring Magic back into the game at 2-1.
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| Jelger Tuinstra (Black Eagles) |
(Match 4) Jelger Tuinstra 3-0 Steve Marfleet
After everyone settled back down into what they've just saw it was Jelger Tuinstra up against Steve Marfleet in the fourth game of the night. Jelger kicked off holding the throw to take an early lead. In the second leg he steeped it up hitting a 19 dart leg and a 118 finish to go 2-0 infront. Marfleet was searching for a comeback but it never came as his opponent ran away with it in the third leg to seal a 3-0 victory and put his team 3-1 up.
(Match 5) Pete Daffin 3-0 Paul Harris
"Super Daff's was next up looking to seal victory for the leaders as he faced Paul Harris. Daffin started steadily but did enough to take the first leg against the throw, he then followed it up by hitting an 18 dart leg to take a 2-0 lead with Harris looking for a comeback Daffin slammed the door shut as he comfortably ran out a 3-0 winner to give the Black Eagles the victory with one to play.
(Match 6) Greg Beard 3-0 Chris Keane
In the final match of an unforgettable night at the Woodbourne Greg Beard was on good form against Chris Keane who tried but in vain to keep in with a shout. After "Big Shot" took the first leg he then went into over-drive after hitting a 19 dart leg against the throw he then won the game in style achieving two maximums and finishing the night off with a 13 dart leg to seal a 3-0 victory and with it give the leaders a 5-1 win on a memorable night of darts.
Railwaymen 6-0 Sausages
Jordan Payne 3-1 Mark Ellis
Mark Gurran 3-2 Ben Dolman
Martin Scott 3-2 Ben Beardmore
Gav Pilling 3-2 Steve Ewington
Andy Bradbury 3-0 Shaun Greenfield
Pete Bramley 3-1 Matt Pryor
Third placed Sausages were in action over at The Station looking to close in on the top two.
(Match 1) Jordan Payne 3-1 Mark Ellis
The night started well for the Railwaymen as Jordan Payne kicked it off with back to back 17 dart legs to set the standard for the nights matches. Mark Ellis managed to compose himself to reply with a 19 dart leg to pull it back to 2-1 but Payne weren't to be denied as he took out the winning double to cap off a good performance winning the game 3 legs to 1 and put Railwaymen in front.
(Match 2) Mark Gurran 3-2 Ben Dolman
Second game of the night saw Mark Gurran face Ben Dolman in a closely fought duel which didn't look like it at the start after Gurran took the first two legs of the match. Dolman managed to break throw back in the third then equalise on his own throw to level the scores at two a piece but it was Gurran in the final leg that managed to sneak over the line and win the game to give Railwaymen a 2-0 advantage.
(Match 3) Martin Scott 3-2 Ben Beardmore
Martin Scott was next up for the Railwaymen against Ben "Boom" Beardmore in another closely fought contest. Scott raced out of the blocks breaking throw in the first leg of the contest with a 17 dart leg. "Boom" broke back straightaway with a 19 darter to level the scores then Ben hit the turbo finishing in 15 darts to take the advantage but Scott weren't to be denied as he equalised hitting a 21 darter to bring the game into a deciding leg which Scott cooly finished off winning the game 3-2 in a match where both men took the lead in and no-one deserved to lose.
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| Gav Pilling (Railwaymen) |
(Match 4) Gav Pilling 3-2 Steve Ewington
The fourth game of the night saw Gav Pilling looking to wrap up the win for his team against a tough nut to crack in Steve Ewington as it showed early doors when Ewington broke the throw in the first leg to take the lead but after Pilling won back to back legs it looked a foregone conclusion but then Ewington hit back to level the scores at 2-2 which brought a deciding leg for the third consecutive game which saw Gav Pilling hold it together to take a 3-2 victory and with it give his team the outright victory on the night.
(Match 5) Andy Bradbury 3-0 Shaun Greenfield
With the game settled up next was Andy Bradbury looking to keep the winning run going for the Station up against Shaun "Croc" Greenfield. Bradbury raced out of the blocks breaking throw straightaway to take the lead and he never looked back after taking the second leg, he wrapped up victory to give the Railwaymen a 5-0 lead.
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| Pete Bramley(Railwaymen) |
(Match 6) Pete Bramley 3-1 Matt Pryor
The final match of the night Pete "Perfect" Bramley was looking to finish off the Sausages as he faced a tough opponent in Matt Pryor. After both men held throw in the first two legs Bramley managed to win the third leg in 20 darts to take a 2-1 lead. He then managed to break the Pryor throw in the fourth leg to seal a 3-1 win and give the Railwaymen a 6-0 victory.
Vulcans 3-3 Panthers
Anthony Warne 2-3 Brad Ellis
Steve Stacey 3-1 John Lieber
Chris Grey 3-0 John Schultz
Daz Layden 3-2 Ryan Goffin
Matthew Grey 1-3 Mick Hulley
Jim Smith 1-3 Russ Simons
Over at Frecheville, third played fourth as the Vulcans faced The Panthers on an eventful night of darts with only one point separating the two teams before the game it was looking too close to call in this cracker of a match.
(Match 1) Anthony Warne 2-3 Brad Ellis
First game of the night saw Vulcans Anthony Warne up against Panthers Brad Ellis and what a start to the night it was with Warne kicking off with a maximum and a 15 dart leg against throw to take the lead, he then followed it by taking the second leg to go 2-0 in front. Brad Ellis managed to get himself back in the match by hitting a 21 dart leg in the fourth leg of the match by finishing with a 140 to level the scores and in the decider Ellis completed the comeback winning the contest with a 20 dart leg to give himself a 3-2 victory and give Panthers the early lead.
(Match 2) Steve Stacey 3-1 John Lieber
Steve Stacey was next up for the Vulcans looking to level as he faced a strong opponent in John Lieber. Stacey kicked off taking the first leg on throw then managed to step up a level breaking the Leiber throw by hitting a 21 darter to take a 2-0 lead. Leiber managed to pull a leg back in the third but it was Stacey's night as he finished off with a 180 setting himself up to win the match with a 20 dart leg to equalise for the Vulcans.
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| Vulcans Chris Grey |
(Match 3) Chris Grey 3-0 John Schultz
Third match of the night with scores level at one a piece Vulcans Chris Grey played Panthers John Schultz. Grey kicked the match off with a 21 darter against the throw to take the lead. The second leg started like the first with Grey taking the initiative and carrying on where he left off winning the leg in 18 darts with a 108 finish to set himself up for the match and he took full advantage walking away a 3-0 victor to give the Vulcans the lead for the first time of the night.
(Match 4) Daz Layden 3-2 Ryan Goffin
In the fourth match it was up to Daz Layden to guarantee that the Vulcans wouldn't lose this game but he was up against a fierce competitor in Ryan Goffin in what was a thrilling contest which saw four maximums. Layden held throw in the first leg hitting a 19 darter to take the lead. Goffin replied in the second leg hitting two 180's and finishing in 14 darts to equalise. Goffin then took the lead breaking the Layden throw hitting his third max of the contest and finishing in 18 darts. Daz wasn't finished though as he soldiered on in the fourth leg himself hitting a maximum and finishing in 17 darts to take the game to a crucial decider which Layden continued his form managing to hold throw in the decider to win a brilliant contest and give the Vulcans a 3-1 lead with two remaining.
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| Mick Hulley(Panthers) |
(Match 5) Matthew Grey 1-3 Mick Hulley
Match five saw Mick Hulley trying to keep the Panthers in the game against Matthew Grey. Hulley started the game strong with back to back 20 dart legs to race clear but as Grey pulled a leg back breaking throw in the process, Hulley managed to keep his focus though and finished the game off taking out the winning double to give himself the victory and keep the Panthers in with a shout going into the final match of the night.
(Match 6) Jim Smith 1-3 Russ Simons
As the contest entered it's final game of the night and the scores at 3-2 to Vulcans. The Panthers Russ Simons knew only a win would do to rescue a draw for his team. He raced out of the traps hitting a maximum and followed it with a 17 darter against the throw to go in front. He continued in the same vain of form in the second leg when he edged further in front. Smith threatened a comeback with a 20 darter to reduce the defect but it was Simons' night as he warapped up the 3-1 win in the fourth leg to complete the comeback and rescue a draw for the Panthers.
Wizards 1-5 Aces
Martin Pell 1-3 Ian Speed
Claire Thom 0-3 Mick Smith
Tony Casril 0-3 Neil Bradley
Michael Slack 0-3 Rich Swainston
Sarah Gregory 1-3 Trev Tye
Lee Slack 3-1 Jordan Fisher
Newbold Aces travelled to the Wilton on a four game unbeaten run to face a Wizards team looking to drag themselves away from the bottom.
(Match 1) Martin Pell 1-3 Ian Speed
Martin Pell started proceedings for the Wizards against Aces Ian Speed. Both men started well taking a leg each, Speed then raced in front keeping throw and managing to hold off Pell in the fourth to grab a 3-1 victory to give the Aces an early lead.
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| Mick Smith Aces |
(Match 2) Claire Thom 0-3 Mick Smith
Up next for the Aces was Mick Smith looking to extend the lead against Claire Thom. Smith broke the throw in the first leg in 21 darts then he followed it up by winning the second leg too. In the third and final leg of the match Smith managed to hit a maximum followed by another 21 darter after taking out a 110 finish to round off the game and give the Aces a 2-0 advantage.
(Match 3) Tony Casril 0-3 Neil Bradley
Neil Bradley of the Aces was looking to add to the tally as he faced Tony Casril. Bradley took the first leg breaking the throw and as the match wore on Bradley improved every leg and Casril couldn't get to grips with the game as Bradley took the victory.
(Match 4) Michael Slack 0-3 Rich Swainston
In the fourth match of the night Michael Slack faced Rich Swainston looking to keep the Wizards in with a shout but Swainston had other ideas. Rich kicking off hitting a 15 dart leg against the throw and then in the very next leg held with a 16 dart leg to go 2-0 in front with Slack having no comeback Swainston romped home and hit the decisive double to win the game for the Aces.
(Match 5) Sarah Gregory 1-3 Trev Tye
Sarah Gregory was looking to put her mark on the game by taking on Trev Tye but she found herself slow out of the blocks and Tye took an early 2-0 lead and after Gregory threatened a comeback breaking the throw back in the third leg of the contest, Tye wrapped up the victory to give the Aces a 5-0 lead.
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| Lee Slack Wizards |
(Match 6) Lee Slack 3-1 Jordan Fisher
The final game of the night saw Lee Slack take on Jordan Fisher. Slack took the first leg on throw with Fisher immediately replying with a 21 dart leg. In the third leg Slack managed to take the lead again and this time he wasn't going to leg go as he took victory in the fourth leg to win 3 legs to 1 and grab a consolation for the Wizards.
Wolves 5-1 Warriors
John Edwards 3-1 Paul Brittle
Sue Edwards 3-1 Angie Brittle
Jon Smethurst 3-0 Sandra Webster
Steve Naisbitt 0-3 Steve Newton
Pat Finney 3-2 Nicola Warne
Tom Sawford 3-1 Ian Webster
Back at the Woodbourne we saw a Woodbourne derby as two teams still searching for their first wins battle it out as the Wolves who started the night bottom of the table face the Warriors who were two places and 5 points above their opponents.
(Match 1) John Edwards 3-1 Paul Brittle
We kick off with the battle of the captains as Wolves John Edwards faced the Warriors Paul Brittle. Edwards broke throw in the very first leg of the night to take the lead but Brittle broke straight back to level the scores. Then in the third leg the third straight break of throw so Edwards take the lead which this time he wasn't going to let it slip as he finished it off in the fourth leg taking out the winning double as the captain got the Wolves off to a perfect start.
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| Alpha Wolf Sue Edwards |
(Match 2) Sue Edwards 3-1 Angie Brittle
The second game of the night saw the captains wives do battle as Sue Edwards faced the Warriors Angie Brittle. Angie started well breaking throw in the very first leg to take the lead, back came Sue in the second breaking straight back to level the scores, Sue then managed to take the lead in the third leg for the first time which gave her the platform to defeat Angie in the fourth leg by a 3-1 scoreline to put the Wolves two up.
(Match 3) Jon Smethurst 3-0 Sandra Webster
Third on the oche was Jon Smethurst against Sandra Webster. Smethurst started the better of the two players breaking throw to go in front, Webster tried to keep with him but Smethurst was just too strong as he ran out a 3-0 winner.
(Match 4) Steve Naisbitt 0-3 Steve Newton
Steve Naisbitt was up next looking to win the contest for the Wolves but he faced a good player in Steve Newton which showed after Newton broke throw in the first leg, Naisbitt tried to keep with him dart for dart but Newton was just too strong as he ran a 3-0 winner to give the Warriors a bit of hope in salvaging something from this game.
(Match 5) Pat Finney 3-2 Nicola Warne
Pat Finney and Nicola Warne battled it out in a tightly fought contest which could've gone either way with every leg going against the throw. Both players exchanging blows right from the off as the match went down to the final leg it was Warne who was down to the double first, but she just couldn't managed to finish off Finney who dug deep and sealed the victory taking out the winning double to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat.
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| Tom Sawford Wolves |
(Match 6) Tom Sawford 3-1 Ian Webster
The final match of the night saw a Wolves debut for Tom "Shooter" Sawford as he faced Ian Webster. They were no early nerves for the youngster as he won the first leg on throw. Webster hit back in the second leg equalising to level at 1-1, after that Sawford took it up a gear and after he took the third leg, Tom saw an opening in the fourth leg and took his chance to seal a 3-1 victory for himself and give the Wolves a 5-1 victory overall.
Report by
Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)
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