Newspaper Article W/c 31st January 05

GROTTON FIND CUP CONSOLATION

Grotton A recorded their first win of the season with a four point win over Rosehill A in the first round of Division One handicap cup. They won by 581points to 577, Richard Sarre clawed back 33 for Rosehill but manageable deficits from the Grotton trio of Dave Morris, Tony Prescott and Steve Oliver were enough to see them through by the slenderest of margins.

In a repeat of last years final Werneth A overwhelmed Hollinwood B. The ever-improving Nick Mooney was the man of the match with a 45 point haul backed by Stuart Meredith (37) and Peter Morris (29) in the 60 point formality.

Division 2 leaders Rosehill B are on course for the double after a slender 10 point win at Honeywell B. Solid contributions from Simon Collins (34), Jim Findlow (30) and Bob Moores (20) were enough to see them home.

The 43point gain for Paul Wilkinson for Werneth C was in vain as they were pipped by a mere 6points by Hollinwood D.

Failsworth C are through to round two after a 28 point success at Grotton B. Rob Carter (30), backed by Philip Moran (29) and a very creditable contribution from Paul Carter were the foundation of the win.

Failsworth B had a break from their relegation plight with a 16 point win at First Transport for whom the 57 point gain from Ken Hayes was to no avail.

Division 3 leaders Coldhurst A also progressed with a 27 point win over Unison B. All round contributions from Simon King (53), Geoff Hollin (32) and Gary Keylock (23) proved to be the backbone of the win.

Simon Walsh’s gain of 46 was enough to see Coldhurst B into round 2 with a 35 point win at Unison C.

The minimal 3 point victory for Coldhurst C over PBAIS will see all three Coldhurst teams into Division 3 round 2.Wayne Carter clawed back 20 with the 35 point reply of Dave Atkinson in vain.

Gains for Mike Pellowe (24) and Alan Else (26) for Werneth D were the foundation of the 30 point win over Owls A.

In Division 4 John Mark of Unison D did not deserve to finish up on the losing side, he gained 43 points but a 36 point reply from Adam Rowbotham was enough to see Honeywell C through by 11points.

Failsworth F overwhelmed Oldham Deaf by 102 points. Rob Ainsworth with a massive 75 pointt claw-back backed by Alan Nightingale (53) and John Barley (28).

The second phase of the Mens Lancashire & Cheshire League games took place at Hyndburn this weekend. Oldham 2^nds were in action with a collection of mixed results. A 4-2 win over Barrow was followed by a similar reverse against Bury and the programme was completed with a 3-3 draw against Mid-Cheshire. The representatives for Oldham were Peter Morris, John De Pledge, Nick Mooney, Colin Boardman and Dave Buckley.         

Reminder.

Entries for the ‘Deckers Restaurants Oldham Closed Championships’, at Oldham Sports Centre on 13^th March 05, are to be in by 14^th February 05. Entry Forms are in the Handbook.

Handicap Cup Results   ( Winners in BOLD type)

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

Division 4

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 24th January 05

BAe A ON SCHEDULE

The 6-4 win for BAe A over close rivals Failsworth A is probably enough to secure runners-up spot in Div 1 of the Oldham Table Tennis league. Ian Mathers and Tony Bates posted doubles with the Dave Griffith triple reply being in vain.

A Peter Morris treble backed by doubles from Stuart Meredith and Nick Mooney gave Werneth A a 7-3 win at Rosehill A for whom Phil Ashworth replied with two. Hollinwood A recorded a 7-3 win at Werneth B, George Jones was unbeaten with Eddie Darlington posting two.

In Div 2 Failsworth B are displaying the form required to escape the relegation zone. A Liaquat Ali maximum backed by doubles from Ian Connell and Richard Hinchcliffe saw them home 8-2 against a faltering Hollinwood D.

Hyde YM B consolidated their mid table position with a fine 6-4 win over First Transport. Dennis Bradshaw and Vernon Hyde posted doubles with Ken Hayes responding likewise.

Unison A recorded an emphatic 8-2 win over Failsworth C. A Dave Wild maximum backed by doubles from Paul Howarth and John Maher, the latter indicating he would not be overawed at this level.

A Gary Crossley treble gave Uppermill A a 6-4 win at Hollinwood E for whom Jack Christian posted two.

In Div 3 Andy Hey is recapturing his form for Unison B. He was unbeaten backed by a Steve Slater double in the 7-3 win at Coldhurst C.

There appears no stopping of the Coldhurst A promotion charge as another resounding 9-1 win puts them closer to Div 2. Geoff Hollin and Simon King were unbeaten backed by a Gary Keylock double over the unfortunate PBAIS.

Maurice Tobi was in fine form for Community Centre, he was unbeaten with Dave Harthan and Paul Woodward replying with doubles for Owls A in the 5-5 scoreline. The 8-2 win for Hamer Delph at Uppermill B keeps them on course for promotion. Ian Naylor was unbeaten backed by doubles from Alan Marston and Derek Naylor with the experienced Peter Watson replying likewise. 

Div 4 leaders Failsworth E showed no mercy towards their G team. Ray Woods, Rebekah Griffith and Matthew Evans responsible for the 10-0 scoreline.

Rob Ainsworth and Alan Nightingale were both unbeaten for Failsworth F in the 8-2 win over their H team.

Werneth E kept the pressure on the leaders with a 9-1 win over their F team. Phillip Coombe and Dave Renton were unbeaten backed by a Brian Mickelthwaite double. Mike Stansfield trebled for Owls B backed by doubles from Dinesh Gorasia and John Tanner in the 7-3 win at Coldhurst F.

Unison D won 8-2 at Deaf Club. John Mark was unbeaten backed by doubles from Martin Haigh and Roger Jagger.

It is with sadness that that the league reports the death of one of the former members Barry Greenwood. Barry was one of the top players of the fine Coldhurst team of the 70’s and will be missed by many.   

League Results.

LATEST LEAGUE TABLES

Newspaper Article W/c 17th January 05

ROSEHILL B GATHER PACE

Rosehill B look set for an instant return to top-flight table tennis after a crushing 9-1 win over Unison A.  Maximum wins for Simon Collins and Warwick Francis backed by an Andy Perry double sees them open up an eleven point gap in the table. Promotion hopefuls Hollinwood C lost ground in drawing with lowly Failsworth B. Liaqat Ali was unbeaten for Failsworth with Phil Holmes and Joe Redikin responding with doubles.

The return of Steve Smith for Grotton B after a five month injury absence could not prevent defeat for the bottom side. Smith creditably contributed two but a Glen Chadwick treble and a John Robertson double saw Pennine home 7-3.

The points were shared between the D & E teams of Hollinwood. Jack Christian was unbeaten for the E team with Steve Mather and Glen Dowse replying with doubles in the 5-5 scoreline.

Honeywell B posted an emphatic 9-1 win against a weakened Failsworth C. Terry Cooper and Howard Travis trebled backed by a Brian Higgins double.

In Div 1 Lionel Royle was in fine form for Hyde YM A. He was unbeaten backed by a Geoff Ogden double in the 6-4 win at BAE B for whom Kevin Hill posted two. Dave Griffith was unbeaten for Failsworth A backed by a single from new signing from the Bury league Andy Kaye.  In –form Phil Ashworth and Richard Sarre replied with doubles in the close fought 5-5 draw.

The gulf, which presently exists within Div 1 table tennis, was demonstrated with the 10-0 scoreline of runaway leaders NCFPPP over Werneth B. Mark Ramsbottom, Wayne Renton and Bill Russell being responsible for maximum damage over a very capable Werneth side.

In Div 3 a Wayne Carter treble helped lowly Coldhurst C to a surprise 7-3 win at mid-table Gilders B. Murray Corbin chipped in with two, with Colin Ogden replying likewise.

The treble of Peter Buckley for Community Centre was in vain at high flyers Hamer Delph. Doubles from Alan Marston and Ian Naylor saw them home 6-4.

Third placed Gilders A shaded a close match at Coldhurst B 6-4. Dave Cunniffe and Martin Nicholls scored doubles with the Simon Walsh treble to no avail.

Owls A had Martin Raines to thank for a maximum backed by doubles from Dave Harthan and Paul Woodward in the 7-3 win at PBAIS.

Unison B did their survival hopes no harm with a 6-4 win against Uppermill B. Glenn Jackson and Steve Slater scoring pairs with Keith Moores and Howard Meadham replying likewise.

It is very tight at the top of Div 4 with just two points separating the top two sides. Leaders Failsworth E won 9-1 at Werneth F. Brian Handley and Ray Woods were unbeaten backed by a Champa Vachji double.

Second placed Coldhurst D kept up the pressure with an 8-2 win at Failsworth G. Malcolm Willis trebled with doubles from Dave and Neil England.

Doubles from both Dinesh Gorasia and Martin Luke helped Owls B to a 6-4 win at Coldhurst E.

A Philip Coombe treble backed by doubles from Dave Renton and Brian Micklethwaite saw Werneth E overcome Unison D 7-3 for whom Mike O’Gara posted two.  

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 10th January 05

CHAMPIONS  FLEX  MUSCLES

Current champions and Div1 leaders NCFPPP were in rampant form disposing of Werneth A 8-2. Andy Jackson was again unbeaten backed by doubles from Mike Moir and Mark Ramsbottom with the unfortunate Stuart Meredith replying likewise for the visitors.

The battle of the BAE sides saw the A team overcome the B team 7-3. Tony Smith trebled with Tony Bates (2) and Kevin Hill replying likewise.

Honeywell A recorded their best ever result since returning to the top flight. Paul Rowbotham was unbeaten backed by doubles from Tim Baker and Ken Ward in the 8-2 success over Rosehill A for whom Phil Ashworth posted the two.

Div 2 leaders Rosehill B swept aside Honeywell B 8-2. Simon Collins was unbeaten, backed by doubles from Jim Findlow and Andy Perry.

The 9-1 win for second placed Werneth C over Hollinwood D keeps them amongst the promotion pack. Bernard Davies and Paul Wilkinson were unbeaten with Doreen Schofield (2).

A Siful Khan treble helped Failsworth C share the points with First Transport. Ken Hayes and Brian Hall replied with doubles in the 5-5 draw.

The 7-3 win for Failsworth B over mid-table Hyde YM B indicates they could move out from the relegation zone. Liaqat Ali trebled backed by a Richard Hinchcliffe double with Steve Lyons replying with two.

In Div 3 Werneth D had Mike Pellowe and Alan Else to thank for trebles in the 7-3 win at Coldhurst C.

Hamer Delph edged Owls A 6-4. Ian Naylor was again unbeaten backed by an Alan Marston double with Martin Raines also posting two.

A Dave Atkinson treble helped PBAIS to a 6-4 win over Failsworth D who had Brian Handley and Vince Gaffey posting doubles.

Gilders B won 7-3 at Uppermill B. Colin Ogden was unbeaten backed by a Fred Wood double with Keith Moores replying likewise.

In Div 4 Coldhurst D are hot on the heels of leaders Failsworth E. Dave England, Malcolm Willis and Neil Chapman all posted doubles in the 7-3 win which saw the Dave Simpkin treble in vain for Werneth F.

The points were shared between the E & F teams of Coldhurst. John Greenwood and Adam Bychiowiec posted doubles for the F team.

There were maximum 10-0 wins for Honeywell C and Werneth E against Failsworth H and F respectively. Aaron, Adam and Lee Rowbotham being unbeaten for Honeywell, and Dave Renton, Julian Minshall and Brian Micklethwaite likewise for Werneth.

The Oldham Vets A team recorded an important 6-4 win over Blackpool in Div 1 of the Lancs & Cheshire League. Gary Skinner was unbeaten backed by a Colin Boardman  double which gives them hope of avoiding relegation. The B team were in action at Preston and comebacks from 4-0 and 5-2 down with the help of a Dave Buckley double saw them finish at 5-5.

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 3^rd January 05