Allstars win thriller over Railwaymen

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Leadmill Franchise League (Week 14)

1st December 2016

Railwaymen 2-4 All Stars

Mark Gurran 1-3 Carl Wilkinson

Jordan Payne 0-3 Terry Temple 

Pete Bramley 1-3 Tony Hull

Martin Scott 3-2 Jonny Daniels

Gav Pilling 3-2 Tony Harper

Andy Bradbury 0-3 Darren Johnson

Week 14 started with the Railwaymen with five wins out of the last six take on second placed All Stars who are on a run of seven consecutive victories so something had to give in this close game.

(Match 1) Mark Gurran 1-3 Carl Wilkinson

The night started with Railwaymen's Mark Gurran face a tricky tie against Carl Wilkinson. Carl had the darts and took the lead in the opening leg to which Gurran responded with a 20 dart leg to get himself off the mark, with the opening legs shared, Wilkinson put a 15 darter on the board to edge back in front. In the fourth leg Gurran threw to stay in the game but Wilkinson started the leg better and finished off the game in 20 solid darts to give himself a 3-1 victory which gave the All Stars the lead.

(Match 2) Jordan Payne 0-3 Terry Temple

Terry Temple

Second game on saw one of the All Stars PDC player Terry Temple take on young maestro Jordan Payne. Temple raced in front breaking the Payne throw with a 15 dart leg. The next leg saw Temple hold to double the advantage which left Payne with a mountain to climb which was just too much for him to do as Temple took victory in 21 darts in the third leg to double the advantage.

Tony Hull

(Match 3) Pete Bramley 1-3 Tony Hull

Pete "Perfect" Bramley was looking to keep the Railwaymen in with a chance of victory with his side two down he knew he had to beat a tough competitor in Tony Hull and he got off to the perfect start as Bramley took out a 21 darter against the throw to take the lead. Hull showed his class in the following leg equalising in 15 darts to break back and level at one each. Hull then took the lead for the first time holding to go 2-1 up. On the Bramley throw Hull siezed the opportunity and won the match in a 19 dart leg to secure the win and put All Stars three up with three to play.

(Match 4) Martin Scott 3-2 Jonny Daniels

With the All Stars running riot after three matches the Railwaymen needed to get a grip of the game. Martin Scott was the man to do just that as he took on Jonny Daniels. With the throw Scott went in front with a solid 20 dart leg to open the scoring, Scott upped a gear on the Daniels throw doubling his lead in 15 darts. That gave Daniels the kick he needed and responded well breaking back quickly then in the fourth set himself up for a 21 dart leg which he finished convincingly to force the game into a decider for Daniels to win it for his team but Scott had the darts which he took full advantage of and didn't let Daniels in as he secured the victory in 18 darts in the decider which pulled a game back for the Railwaymen who still had hopes of a draw.

Gav Pilling

(Match 5) Gav Pilling 3-2 Tony Harper

Gav Pilling and Tony Harper played out another thriller in this topsy turvy contest. It started with Pilling breaking throw then managing to hold it to go 2-0 up. In what looked like a convincing win, Tony Harper had other ideas and turned the game on it's head hitting a 19 dart leg followed by a 20 against the throw to equalise forcing the match into another last leg shootout in which Harper had the darts but after a nervy deciding leg it was Pilling that hit the winning double to keep the Railwaymen in the game going into the final match of the night.

(Match 6) Andy Bradbury 0-3 Darren Johnson

The deciding match of the night saw All Stars PDC player Darren "Dynamite" Johnson looking to seal it for his team take on Railwaymen's Andy Bradbury who was looking to complete the comeback and snatch a draw. Bradbury had the darts in the opening leg but "DJ" managed to break to go in front, in the second leg "Dynamite" blasted himself into a 2-0 lead with a 19 dart leg to set himself up on the Bradbury throw. Johnson showed his class in the third against the throw again he rounded off the night taking the victory in 16 darts and put in a 180 for good measure to give the All Stars victory and well played to the Railwaymen too who pushed them all the way.

Sausages 3-3 Panthers

Ben Beardmore 3-0 Mick Hulley

Ben Dolman 0-3 Russ Simons

Shaun Greenfield 0-3 John Schultz

Pete Bell 0-3 John Lieber

Kev Blogg 3-2 Pat Meeson

Steve Ewington 3-0 Mick Wood

Sixth played fifth at the the Cumberland as the Panthers take on the Sausages with just five points separating the teams at the start of play it promised to be a tight affair.

(Match 1) Ben Beardmore 3-0 Mick Hulley 

First match of night saw "Boom" open proceedings for the home side as he faced Mick Hulley. Beardmore took the lead against the darts, throwing a 21 dart leg to start the night off. Hulley did respond with a maximum to try and put "Boom" under a bit of pressure but it was to no affect as Beardmore took a 3-0 victory to open the scoring for the Sausages.

Russ Simons

(Match 2) Ben Dolman 0-3 Russ Simons

Russ Simons was next up for the Panthers searching for an equaliser against Ben Dolman. Simons kicked off well against the darts and broke Dolman to take the lead. Simons then took his game up a notch to double his advantage with a 20 dart leg. With Simons 2-0 up and in fine form, Dolman couldn't get near as Simons smashed in another 20 darter to take a clinical victory which overall saw him hit 8 throws of 100 plus points in 3 legs of darts to equalise for the Panthers.

(Match 3) Shaun Greenfield 0-3 John Schultz

With the scores tied after two games. Shaun "Croc" Greenfield was next on for the Sausages as he faced a tough opponent in John Schultz. In the opening leg Schultz went ahead on throw, "Croc" was looking to quickly bounce back but Schultz had others ideas as he doubled the lead with a 21 darter against the throw and take full control of the game. In the third leg Schultz finished off Croc with the darts to overturn the deficit to put the Panthers in the lead.

Cumberland Sausages Team

(Match 4) Pete Bell 0-3 John Lieber 

It was the landlord versus the captain in match four of the night as the Sausages Pete Bell looking to level for his team against John Lieber who was aiming to put clear daylight between them. Bell started the opening leg which saw Lieber blast in a 17 darter to break and open the scoring. In the second leg Lieber threw consistently to double his lead on his throw taking it out in 20 darts. Bell knew he had to hold his throw to even stand a chance but the relentless Lieber finished him off with a captain's performance taking the game on the Bell throw winning in 19 darts to put the Panthers 3-1 up with two to play.

(Match 5) Kev Blogg 3-2 Pat Meeson 

It was the turn of the opposition landlord next up as Pat Meeson for the Woodbourne looking to win it for the Panthers took on Kev Blogg. In a game of two halves. Meeson started the brighter taking a 2-0 lead breaking throw in the second leg to throw for the match and win it for the Panthers but Blogg had other ideas and finally got going managing to break back and throw to level up which he did to bring the game into a deciding leg and keep his team in with a shout. In a nervy final leg with Meeson throwing for the match, Blogg continued the form which brought him level and Blogg finished off the comeback to steal it three legs to two to force another decider in this weeks set of matches.

(Match 6) Steve Ewington 3-0 Mick Wood

In the final game decider Steve Ewington and Mick Wood faced off in a contest which saw Ewington with the darts take the lead to get an edge. The following leg saw Wood with the darts looking to equalise but Ewington kept the pressure on and took a 2-0 lead with a 21 dart leg and a maximum to throw for the game and rescue a draw for the Sausages in which he did in convincing fashion to finish the night off which kept the two teams as you were in the table.

Warriors 3-3 Academicals 

Sandra Webster 0-3 George Francis

Jodie Bruce 0-3 Tom Wright

Nicola Warne 2-3 James Goodhall

Ian Webster 3-2 Jonny Kirk

Steve Newton 3-0 Jamie Barrington

Paul Brittle 3-0 Danny Hall

Over to the Woodbourne as two teams collide at the bottom it was basement team Warriors at home to an Academicals team looking to keep their distance from the others below with both teams still searching for that elusive fist win.

George Francis

(Match 1) Sandra Webster 0-3 George Francis 

The opening game saw Warriors Sandra Webster take on George Francis. The Academicals threw first which Francis took advantage of and won the first leg, on the Webster throw Francis managed to effectively take the darts mid-way through the leg which led him to the double first which he took out and went 2-0 up thus throwing for the match. In the third leg Francis wrapped up the win which put the Academicals in the lead.

(Match 2) Jodie Bruce 0-3 Tom Wright

Up next saw Tom Wright looking to double the Academicals lead up against Jodie Bruce. In the opening leg Wright felt confident as he broke throw to take the lead, In the second leg with the darts Wright managed a ton checkout which led him to the victory which he rounded off in the third leg which doubled his teams advantage.

(Match 3) Nicola Warne 2-3 James Goodhall

Nicola Warne and James Goodhall played out a evenly matched game in the third one of the night. Goodhall set off well winning the opening two legs breaking Warne in the process, Warne hit back with a break of her own then managed to tie level bringing the game into a fifth leg. In the decider Warne managed to take advantage of throwing first and hit the winning double which was unlucky for Warne after making a good comeback but she just got pipped to the post in the final leg which put the Academicals three up at the halfway stage.

(Match 4) Ian Webster 3-2 Jonny Kirk

In the fourth match of the night with Academicals three up it looked glum for the Warriors as Ian Webster was looking to grab a game back against Jonny Kirk who had the opportunity to win it there and then. The opening two legs saw both men break throw. Webster was the first to hold to go 2-1 up but Kirk fought back and levelled. In the deciding leg it looked a cert for Kirk to take victory after throwing first but Webster managed to get a firm grip on the leg pushing his-self infront and hitting the victorious double which gave him a crucial 3-2 win which set the ball rolling for the Warriors for things to come. 

(Match 5) Steve Newton 3-0 Jamie Barrington

With Warriors on the comeback trail it was up to debutant Jamie Barrington to stop them in their tracks but he faced a good competitor in Steve Newton, Barrington threw first but Newton quickly showed what he can do breaking throw to go in front. In the second leg Newton managed to keep the momentum going which led to him doubling the lead. In the third leg Barrington had a chance again with the darts to put a leg on the board but once again Newton showed good spirit which led him to win rather comfortable in the end to keep the Warriors in touch.

Woodbourne Warriors

(Match 6) Paul Brittle 3-0 Danny Hall

The final game saw "The Undertaker" Paul Brittle looking to complete an amazing comeback for the home side against Danny Hall. Brittle started off with a 21 dart leg to take the lead. "The Undertaker" took that confidence into the second leg as he broke the Hall throw to give him an opportunity to throw for the match and rescue a draw for the Warriors. In the third leg Brittle finished Hall off winning convincingly and completed the comeback for the Warriors from 3-0 down to rescue a crucial draw which will keep them in touch with the teams above them.

Wizards 0-6 Vulcans 

Lee Slack 1-3 Matt Gray

Andy Spencer 0-3 Anthony Warne

Matthew Simons 0-3 Chris Grey

Sarah Gregory 0-3 Dave Ward

Tony Casril 0-3 Daz Layden

Michael Slack 0-3 Steve Whyers

The Frecheville Vulcans on the back of an eight game unbeaten run going into tonight and lying in third place travel to the Wilton to take on the Wizards who are one of the three teams searching for that maiden victory.

(Match 1) Lee Slack 1-3 Matt Grey

Lee Slack for the Wizards started off the night against Matt Grey in a match which saw both men starting well managing to both hold for the opening three legs to which saw Grey go 2-1 up, In the fourth leg Grey saw an opening on the Slack throw and took his chance well winning the game with a 21 dart leg to take a 3-1 victory and put the Vulcans in front.

Anthony Warne

(Match 2) Andy Spencer 0-3 Anthony Warne

In game two Anthony Warne of the Vulcans looking to put his side further in front faced Andy Spencer. Warne broke the Spencer throw in the opening leg. Warne doubled the lead soon after hitting a 21 darter on throw. Spencer had the darts in the third leg to pull it back but couldn't do it as Warne put in a solid performance winning the game in another 21 dart leg to double the Vulcans lead.

(Match 3) Matthew Simons 0-3 Chris Grey

With the Vulcans two up, Matt Simmons was looking to keep Wizards in touch as he faced Chris Grey, Grey started with a hold of throw which put him in front. Simons was looking to equalise but Grey had other ideas as he threw in a 21 dart leg to go two up and throw for the game in which he dually did with his best leg of the night hitting a 13 darter to close the game out and put the Vulcans 3-0 up and cruising.

(Match 4) Sarah Gregory 0-3 Dave Ward

Dave Ward was fourth player on and looking to seal it for the in form Vulcans as he faced Sarah Gregory. Ward quickly broke throw in the first leg to take the lead, following that Ward controlled the game from start to finish as he took a 3-0 victory finishing in 20 and 18 darts respectively to win the game for the Vulcans and we've still got two to play.

(Match 5) Tony Casril 0-3 Daz Layden 

Match five saw Tony Casril and Daz Layden toe the oche in a match which saw Daz Layden continue his good form in this league so far. Layden kicked off with a hold of throw, in the second leg Layden was on song as he hit a 15 dart leg finishing with a 120 (Shangai) checkout and he rubbed salt in the Casril wounds taking the victory, finishing in 19 darts to make it 5-0 to the Vulcans. 

(Match 6) Michael Slack 0-3 Steve Whyers

In the final game of the night Steve Whyers was looking to completely finish off the Wizards as he took on Michael Slack. The match started slow but Whyers managed to get to the double first against the throw and took it out to win the first leg. The second leg saw more of the same which followed Whyers again taking the leg and put himself one away to finish off the night which he did on the second break of throw to wrap up a near perfect performance from the Vulcans who stretched their unbeaten run to nine and strengthen their grip on third place in the league table.

Wolves 0-6 Black Eagles

Jon Smethurst 0-3 Owen Cubitt

Sue Edwards 0-3 Jelger Tuinstra

Pat Finney 1-3 Greg Beard

Simon Sawford 2-3 Dave Hemsworth

Antonio Cruz 0-3 Tom Briggs

John Edwards 0-3 Trevor Burkhill

Back at the Woodbourne we saw a Woodbourne derby take place with the leaders still soldiering on at the top of the pile with 13 wins out of 13 take on the Wolves who are without a win in five with only one draw coming from them games.

(Match 1) Jon Smethurst 0-3 Owen Cubitt

We start off with the "Ice" Owen Cubitt who's going from strength to strength in this league and learning all the time facing Jon Smethurst for the Wolves. "Ice" started the night well holding throw to go in front, the second leg started and Cubitt showed maturity beyond his years as he broke throw which took the wind out of Smethurst. The third leg followed with young Cubitt taking the victory to put the leaders in front.

Jelger tuinstra

(Match 2) Sue Edwards 0-3 Jelger Tuinstra

"Sue, Sue, Sue" Edwards was up next for Wolves as she faced a tough task in Jelger Tuinstra, Jelger kicked off with a 19 dart leg against throw, He then quickly doubled his lead to set himself for victory which he got with ease sailing in with another 19 dart leg against the darts showing that he put a very consistent performance. 

(Match 3) Pat Finney 1-3 Greg Beard

With the scores at 2-0 to the Black Eagles Greg "Big Shot" Beard was looking to heap more misery on the Wolves as he took on Pat Finney. The first leg Beard steadied himself to take the lead, on the Finney throw "Big Shot" stepped up a gear and fired in a 17 darter with two maximums to go with it. Finney showed a mini fightback in the third as he broke back to give himself a chance but Beard finished him off in the fourth leg to seal the win and put his team three up. 

Dave Hemsworth

(Match 4) Simon Sawford 2-3 Dave Hemsworth 

Simon Sawford and Dave Hemsworth played out the closest game of the contest when the two players locked horns in match four. Sawford looked a clear favourite as he stormed to a 2-0 lead hitting a 20 darter against the throw, that seemed to give Hemsworth the boost he needed and he came back, breaking then following that up by winning the fourth leg in 19 darts for it to go to a last leg. In the final leg Sawford had the darts to win but Hemsworth showed all his courage and completed the comeback from two down to win the game 3-2 and win it overall for the Black Eagles. 

(Match 5) Antonio Cruz 0-3 Tom Briggs 

In the fifth match with the Black Eagles already claiming victory, Tom Briggs was looking to put another score on the board as he faced Antonio Cruz. Briggs had the darts which he started the better of the two and went one up, Briggs piled on the pressure in the second leg which Cruz wilted and Briggs pounced to double his lead, Cruz then knew he had to break to stand any chance but Briggs was aiming for the finishing line which he finished off in the third leg to defeat Cruz and keep the leaders winning run going.

(Match 6) John Edwards 0-3 Trevor Burkhill 

The Wolves captain John Edwards was the final player to try and grab anything as he faced Trevor "Turbo" Burkhill. Edwards had the throw in which he tried to get the advantage but Burkhill punished him with a 21 darter to take the lead, Edwards knew now he had a mountain to climb with "Turbo" smashing in another 21 dart leg to go two up, now in what was the final leg of the night Trev managed to finish off the captain and his team in the third leg to claim victory and give the leaders a 6-0 win in this Woodbourne derby.

Report by

Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)