29th NOVEMBER 2018
The annual match at Sandhurst is always closely
contested and great fun and this year was no exception.
A close match followed by the curry night at the local
Wetherspoons, what could be better.
We started well and went 2/0 up. Bryan Francis beat
Ed Woods 3/1 where his fitness told in the later stages
of a close match. All that training that Bryan does
every day whilst delivering the Royal Mail was put to
good use. Graham Chambers a Septuagenarian took on the
distinguished Octogenarian John Woodliffe who was
playing for the opposition on this occasion. The rallies
were not long but nevertheless interesting in their own
way and Graham scrapped home in each game to win 3/0.
Ash Chakraborty and Alan Boulden gave their all but
were beaten by younger and fitter opponents and both
lost 3/1 to Keith Parsons and Dave Smith respectively to
level the match score.
It all came down to the decider for the Number Ones.
Steve Wright making his debut for the Vets was leading
2/1 against Graham Parsons when he unfortunately
sustained a hamstring injury and had to retire. This was
a great pity as the high quality match was evenly poised
and being enjoyed by all those on the balcony.
So a Camberley win 3/2.
Thanks to Andy Craig for organising the match and we
look forward to next year.
|
GB Vets |
|
Camberley |
|
1 |
Steve Wright |
lost to |
Graham Parsons |
1-2 retired |
2 |
Alan Boulden |
lost to |
Dave Smith |
1-3 |
3 |
Ash Chakraborty |
lost to |
Keith Parsons |
1-3 |
4 |
Bryan Francis |
beat |
Ed Woods |
3-1 |
5 |
Graham Chambers |
beat |
John Woodliffe |
3-0 |
|