24th November 2016
Academicals 1-5 Sausages
Adam Warner 0-3 Ben Beardmore
Tim Adams 0-3 Matt Pryor
Tom Wright 0-3 Steve Ewington
Matt Eardley 2-3 Pete Bell
Jonny Kirk 0-3 Ben Dolman
Ed McCosh 3-1 Marc Ellis
We start week 13 of the Leadmill Franchise League at the Uni Arms as the Academicals looking to climb away from the bottom three take on the Sausages who start mid-table but looking to close in on the top echelons of the league.
(Match 1) Adam Warner 0-3 Ben Beardmore
The first game of the nights action saw an in form Ben Beardmore take on the home sides Adam Warner and what a delight for the players to watch Beardmore in that kind of form as he started the night with an 18 dart leg followed by a brilliant 15 darts against the throw with a big 160 checkout to double the lead and in the third leg he finished off his opponent with another 18 dart leg and a 116 finish which set the standard for the rest of the players to follow.
(Match 2) Tim Adams 0-3 Matt Pryor
In the second match Tim Adams on his debut for the home side took on captain Matt Pryor who was hoping to double the Sausages lead. Pryor kicked off well breaking throw in the first leg to go in front. Pryor then hit a maximum to set up the second leg which he finished off to open a gap which Adams couldn't break as Pryor took out the winning double to defeat Adams and double the Sausages lead.
(Match 3) Tom Wright 0-3 Steve Ewington
With the scores at 2-0 to the Sausages, Tom Wright knew he had to get something against Steve Ewington to keep the team in with a chance of victory but things didn't start off too well for him as Ewington took the lead on throw, following up with a break in 20 darts to go two up with Wright struggling to get to grips with the game Ewington finished it off taking out the winning double to put the Sausages three up at the halfway stage.
(Match 4) Matt Eardley 2-3 Pete Bell
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| Pete Bell |
As we start game 4 of the night the Sausages were storming clear. Next up was the Landlord of the Cumberland Pete Bell who was involved in a battle as he took on Matt Eardley who was desperate to put points on the board for the Academicals. The game started well for Eardley as he took the first leg on throw, Bell responded with an equaliser to level the scores, in the third leg Bell broke to go in front for the first time but back came Eardley in the fourth to level up and throw for the match. In the final leg experience counted as Bell kept his nerve and hit the decisive double to grab a 3-2 win against the resilient Eardley to give the Sausages victory with two to play.
(Match 5) Jonny Kirk 0-3 Ben Dolman
In the fifth game with the match already wrapped up for the Sausages team Ben Dolman was looking to hand out more punishment as he faced Jonny Kirk. Dolman wasn't going to let Kirk in lightly as he quickly took the first leg. Kirk was looking for a way through on his own throw but Dolman broke to edge further clear which gave him the pathway to victory taking it convincingly to put the Sausages five up.
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| Ed Mccosh |
(Match 6) Ed McCosh 3-1 Marc Ellis
In the final match of the night it was down to the Uni Arms captain Ed McCosh to show the rest how it's done as he took on "Tiny" Marc Ellis looking to avoid the whitewash. Captain McCosh took the lead on the throw, Ellis replied with a 21 dart leg to equalise then it was McCosh who managed to keep cool and keep throw again to go 2-1 up. In the fourth leg Ellis had the darts but McCosh started the leg better with solid throws which set a platform to snatch a 3-1 victory in the fourth to earn a consolation point for the Academicals which could become crucial to where they'll finish at the end of the season.
All Stars 6-0 Wolves
Dave Copley 3-0 John Edwards
Tony Hull 3-0 Pat Finney
Darren Johnson 3-0 Jon Smethurst
Over at the Players Bar second placed All Stars with six straight wins and four points behind the leaders before tonight's games take on an understrength Wolves side who start third bottom and are without a win in four but still looking to catch the Academicals who are one place and seven points clear.
(Match 1) Dave Copley 3-0 John Edwards
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| Dave Copley |
The night started with Wolves captain John Edwards with his side already three down before a dart got thrown in anger take on Dave Copley. Edwards had the darts but that didn't matter to Copley as he broke throw in the first leg of the night in 16 darts to take the lead. "Thedartknight" then continued to pile on the pressure to double the lead in a convincing 20 dart leg. Edwards the captain couldn't cope with Copley pounding of the trebles and Copley took a 3-0 victory finishing off his performance in 15 to put the All Stars ahead and already guarantee victory for his team.
(Match 2) Tony Hull 3-0 Pat Finney
With the All Stars flowing in confidence Tony Hull was next up to take on Pat Finney. Hull took the lead on throw in 18 darts. Finney tried to respond but it was Hull who broke throw to go two up. In the third and what was the last leg Hull fired in a maximum finishing off Finney in a 20 dart leg to put the All Stars five up with one to play.
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| Darren Johnson |
(Match 3) Darren Johnson 3-0 Jon Smethurst
PDC player "Dynamite" Darren Johnson was last on for the All Stars in what was a comfortable night for the team as he played Jon Smethurst. "Dynamite" took the lead breaking the Smethurst throw in 18 darts. In the second leg Johnson stepped up a gear hitting his first maximum of the night and finishing in 14 darts to go two up and finally Johnson rounded off the night with another 180 winning with a 16 darter to finish off the wounded Wolves to keep in touch with the leaders.
Black Eagles 6-0 Aces
Micky Stocks 3-1 Andy Umney
Tony Darlow 3-0 Trev Tye
John Walton 3-1 Neil Bradley
Trevor Burkhill 3-0 Ian Speed
Pete Daffin 3-1 Rich Swainston
Steve Briggs 3-1 Mick Smith
As we head to the Woodbourne Hotel in the next match the league leaders and still with an 100% record after 12 games are the Black Eagles as they take on Newbold Aces who are without a win in three.
(Match 1) Micky Stocks 3-1 Andy Umney
Micky Stocks kicked the night off for the leaders facing The Aces Andy Umney. Stocks raced out of the blocks kicking off with a 15 dart leg against the throw to take the lead. Stocks continued the form taking out a 116 to double the advantage and mount serious pressure on Umney to which he responded with a 180 and winning a leg back but Stocks secured the victory winning it the fourth leg to put the leaders ahead.
(Match 2) Tony Darlow 3-0 Trev Tye
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| Micky stocks & Trevor Burkhill |
With the Black Eagles in front it was up to Trev Tye to equalise for the Aces as he faced "The Tiger" Tony Darlow against the darts. "The Tiger" set off well with a 17 darter to take the lead. In the second leg on the Tye throw Darlow rattled in a 180 and took control of the leg which he gladly finished off in 15 darts to double his lead. Tye just couldn't come up with the answers to Darlow's high scoring prowess as he finished off the game in 19 darts to double the Black Eagles lead.
(Match 3) John Walton 3-1 Neil Bradley
Former World Champion John "Boy" Walton was next up for the Black Eagles as he took on Neil Bradley. Walton broke throw in the opening leg to go in the lead, John Boy managed to hold in the second to go two up and open up a gap between him and his opponent. Bradley responded holding to pull a leg back but leaving himself with a task to break the Walton throw which proved elusive as Walton gained a 3-1 victory and put his team three up with three to play.
(Match 4) Trevor Burkhill 3-0 Ian Speed
It was "Turbo vs Speed" in game four as Trevor Burkhill faced Ian Speed. "Turbo" fired up the opening leg taking it in 18 darts, In the next leg on the Speed throw Trev kept his consistency doubling his advantage following a maximum and finishing with another 18 dart leg. With Burkhill relaxed and in full control he managed to take a 3-0 win after finishing the match in 20 darts to secure the victory for the Black Eagles as they keep soaring on.
(Match 5) Pete Daffin 3-1 Rich Swainston
"The Gruffalo" Rich Swainston was up next looking to grab a consolation for the Aces, standing in his way was "Super Daff's" Pete Daffin. "The Gruffalo" had a perfect start taking the lead with a 19 dart leg to give himself the advantage. Daffin equalised keeping throw going one better finishing in 18, that was the turning point in the game where Daffin kept the pressure on Swainston and Rich couldn't keep up as Daffin took the lead for the first time breaking throw in 20 darts and go into the fourth leg throwing for victory which he took full advantage of and wrap up the win in his best leg of the game finishing in 17 darts to put the Black Eagles five up.
(Match 6) Steve Briggs 3-1 Mick Smith
In the final match of the night for the leaders, up stepped Steve Briggs and facing him was Mick Smith looking for a consolation for the Aces. The opening legs were shared on throw which saw Briggs start with a 21 darter then Smith levelled it up. In the third leg saw Briggs hold his throw again to keep in front and give himself a shot of victory on the Smith throw in which he took with great accuracy winning the game with a 17 dart leg to round off a solid night of darts for the Black Eagles to tighten the grip on top spot.
Panthers 6-0 Wizards
Mick Hulley 3-1 Lee Slack
John Schultz 3-1 Martin Pell
Russ Simons 3-0 Andrew Spencer
John Lieber 3-1 Tony Casril
Ryan Goffin 3-0 Sarah Gregory
Pat Meeson 3-1 Simon Simmons
In the second match which took the place at the Woodbourne Hotel were the Wilton Wizards with two draws out of the last five but still looking for that elusive first win face the Panthers who are looking to consolidate fifth place in the table.
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| Mick Hulley |
(Match 1) Mick Hulley 3-1 Lee Slack
The opening game of the night saw Panthers Mick Hulley kick things off against Wizards Lee Slack, Slack opened the scoring on throw to take the lead for the Wizards, Hulley equalised soon after to level things up, The third leg saw a change in momentum as Hulley went ahead for the first time breaking the Slack throw in turn Hulley was now throwing for the match in which he finished off confidently with a 15 dart leg as well as a 95 finish thrown in to give the Panthers the lead on the opening game.
(Match 2) John Schultz 3-1 Martin Pell
Next up was Martin Pell for the Wizards looking for an equaliser against John Schultz, the opening legs saw both men win on throw to make the game one each, In the third and decisive leg saw Schultz nudge in front again and with Pell throwing to stay in the contest Schultz managed to grab the darts.
(Match 3) Russ Simons 3-0 Andrew Spencer
In match three Russ Simons faced Wizards debutant Andrew Spencer looking to heap more misery on the opposition. Simmons kicked off with a perfect start breaking in the first leg to welcome Spencer to the league. In the next leg Simons kept up the pressure doubling his lead and set up a convincing 16 dart leg in the third to run out a comfortable winner to put the Panthers three up.
(Match 4) John Lieber 3-1 Tony Casril
The fourth match of the night Panthers John Lieber were looking to seal it early against Tony Casril. Lieber took the first leg on throw to go in front, that followed Casril equalising to make it one each, In the third Lieber continued the trend by taking a 2-1 lead going into the fourth leg with the Casril darts Lieber managing to find his scoring range and took victory by rifling home a 21 dart leg to finish off Casril and give Panthers he win with still two games remaining.
(Match 5) Ryan Goffin 3-0 Sarah Gregory
Sarah Gregory stepped up in the fifth game of the night against "The Manic" Ryan Goffin. It was a match that saw Goffin hit the ground running taking the lead against the throw hitting a 21 dart leg. Goffin then steadied himself in the second leg knowing he had the lead he managed to double it and go two clear, with Gregory looking for a way back in the contest it was Goffin that powered on as he hit an 18 dart leg on the Gregory throw to finish it off and give the Panthers a 5-0 lead with one to play.
(Match 6) Pat Meeson 3-1 Simon Simmons
The final game with the Panthers cruising it was "The Landlord" Pat Meeson looking to round things off against Simon Simmons of the Wizards. Meeson put himself in a commanding position by winning the opening two legs. Simmons hit back against the throw to give himself an opportunity to get back into the contest but it was Meeson's night as he rounded off a good performance by the Panthers winning the game 3-1 and taking the 6-0 victory overall.
Railwaymen 2-4 Vulcans
Tom Gurran 1-3 Matthew Grey
Martin Scott 3-2 Anthony Warne
Mark Gurran 0-3 Russ Lockwood
Jordan Payne 3-1 Jim Smith
Gav Pilling 0-3 Daz Layden
Pete Bramley 2-3 Chris Gray
Game six of this weeks league saw two evenly matched teams when fourth play third as the Railwaymen and the Vulcans battle it out with both teams level on points before the nights action.
(Match 1) Tom Gurran 1-3 Matthew Grey
The night kicked off with "The Inferno" Tom Gurran facing Matthew Grey of the Vulcans. In the opening exchanges both players held throw to make the game one each, In the third leg saw Grey fire home a 17 dart leg to go 2-1 in front. It meant that Gurran needed to hold throw a second time to stay in with a shout but Grey kept the pressure up and finished the game off to give the Vulcans the perfect start.
(Match 2) Martin Scott 3-2 Anthony Warne
In the second game Anthony Warne was looking to put a bit of daylight to the scores as he played Martin Scott. Scott started the better of the two opening the scoring with a 19 darter to take the lead. Warne quickly responded by equalising to level up the scores. In the third leg Scott carried on where he left off in the first to nudge in front again. Warne quickly bounced back with a 16 dart leg and both players were not giving an inch in this tussle. As we went to the final leg of the second game it was Scott that hit the deciding double to take victory in a very close game to level it up for the Railwaymen.
(Match 3) Mark Gurran 0-3 Russ Lockwood
With the scores level after two games Mark Gurran was looking to put his men back in front as he played Russ Lockwood. As the game kicked in Lockwood stamped his mark on it finding the form which saw him hitting the trebles and finishing well which built the platform for him to stroll to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Gurran which put the Vulcans back in front.
(Match 4) Jordan Payne 3-1 Jim Smith
Another youngster in Jordan Payne was fourth on the oche for the Railwaymen as he faced Jim Smith. In the opening leg Smith set off well breaking throw to take the lead. Payne hit back with a break of his own to level. In the following leg Payne fired up took the lead for the first team then sensed victory which he dually delivered with consistent darts which finished off Smith which brought the Railwaymen level with two to play.
(Match 5) Gav Pilling 0-3 Daz Layden
In the fifth game with the scores locked at two each Daz Layden was on fire for the Vulcans as he didn't miss a thing against Gav Pilling. Layden opened his account with a 15 dart leg with the darts. He followed that up by breaking the Pilling throw in the second leg with a 20 darter to set himself up nicely for the win which he confidently took in the third leg which saw Layden hit another 15 dart leg to secure victory in a confident performance to put the Vulcans 3-2 up.
(Match 6) Pete Bramley 2-3 Chris Gray
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The final flourish in a cracking match between the two teams saw "Perfect" Pete Bramley looking to earn a draw for the Railwaymen against Chris Gray who was looking to finish it off. The game started with Bramley holding throw with a 21 darter to take the lead. Gray replied hitting a 15 to make it one a piece. Once again his opponent responded, this time Bramley rattled home a 16 dart leg to take the lead again. With the finishing line in sight for Bramley and a chance to rescue a draw for the Railwaymen, Gray took the fourth leg in 21 darts, the night finished off with a fifth and final leg with Bramley on throw both men started solid but it was Gray who had the opportunity and took it with both hands as he finished off in 19 darts to secure a 3-2 victory with every leg was finished in 21 darts or under which was a credit to both men and a superb way to finish off the night.
Report by
Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)
