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WORLDPOOL OO CONTENTS President of WEPF – Joe Fanto
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Editor’s Message
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World Eightball Championships
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Chairman of EPA – Geoff Wilson
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Golden Cue Finals – EPA
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Malta – In the trophies
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Wales – United
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Aussie 8-Ball
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Ireland – World Champions
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Scotland Reporting
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British Lions Australian Tour
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World Masters Finals
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PROPOOL.CO.UK
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Neil Raybone - World Masters Champion
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Report on Tour Two
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Report on Club event at Tour Two
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Report on Tour Three
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Club event at Tour Three
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Coaching Skills with Steve Daking
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Vauxhall Grand Prix Finals
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Professional Results Update
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Professional Rankings
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Diary of Events
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WORLDPOOL OO FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK At Blackpool’s Imperial Hotel on July 5 2011 the curtain came down on the 19th very successful World Eightball Pool Championships, hosted by the English Pool Association. The World Championships along with the World Masters event as always attracted many of the best players on the planet and enabled participants an opportunity to represent their country at the most prestigious “World Rules” event on the cue sports calendar. This year the event was highlighted by the introduction of live streaming for the final stages on the world wide web. It proved a great success. The game was beamed into homes, and in some cases, literally the palm of the hand, in countries that hadn’t previously enjoyed the championships until the distribution of DVDs a couple of months after the event. It was particularly good for Australia this year where ‘World Rules’ Eightball is the major cue sport played. Enthusiasts were able to organise gatherings in local clubs to watch their hero play in finals late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Moving forward, live streaming will be a great promotion for the game throughout the world. During the Championships, the World Eightball Pool Federation held its AGM for member countries. It was well attended and I am pleased to report some of the key initiatives that were supported by the members for the future:● Increase prize money for both the 2012 World Championships and World Masters events. ● Commitment to the active promotion of World Rules Eightball in Africa.
● Support for the creation of the British Lions squad which will tour each year promoting and playing international matches overseas. In October this year, the Lions will travel to Sydney, Australia for a five Test match series
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against Australia. In 2012 it is hoped they will play in Africa and then in 2013 back to Perth Australia to celebrate 20 years of the WEPF in the place where it all began. In 2014 we have aspirations for them to travel and play matches in China.
● The WEPF members also approved for talks to proceed with FFB, the major cue sports body in France, who were invited t o p a r ti ci pat e a t our 2012 Worl d Championships. FFB representatives expressed interest for their elite players to be able to participate for our world titles. We would be very happy for them to participate and be part of the WEPF family. On the subject of another matter which seems to be very topical in Eightball circles at present, I reported that in early June this year I was invited to attend a meeting in London on July 15, 2011 “Subject 8Ball’s Future”.
Yes, of course I was interested. But unfortunately the invitation closed by requesting I “not release the information to the WEPF or any of its officials” Faced with this dilemma I could not accept. However, on a positive note, I make the statement that the WEPF is willing to listen to any ideas which may result in the betterment and promotion of the game of Eightball. This may be by the pooling of human resource with like minded organisations working together with the WEPF. Or looking at rules of similar pool disciplines and seeing if it is possible, with slight compromise and change, creating a game of Eightball that unifies and opens up the sport to one massive world population of Eightball Pool players. Until the next edition I wish all readers much enjoyment playing pool and ask you to look out for the British Lions Test Series taking place from October 17 to October 22.
Joe Fanto
President - World Eightball Pool Federation
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ALL’S WELL WITH THE WORLD Welcome to the second edition of World Pool. And judging by the response our efforts were well received which is always gratifying to know. However, we don’t intend resting on our laurels and will endeavour to make improvements with every subsequent issue. Certainly, there has been plenty happening on and off the table. Not all of it good but we all have to take the rough with the smooth. Dissenting voices are usually the ones that shout loudest while the rest simply knuckle down and do the hard work. Certainly there has been plenty to get enthused about since the last edition of World Pool. The Barcelo World 8-Ball Pool Championships at Blackpool’s Imperial Hotel were a great success despite the absence of the customary recorded television highlights on Sky TV. Instead, live streaming was available for the latter stages of the men’s singles and certainly added to the excitement generated in the UK and overseas. Like with most innovations, there are areas to improve upon but this particular concept appears to have a lengthy shelf life. There was certainly nothing wrong with the main product - i.e. the championships themselves. Stoke’s Adam Davis was a popular and deserving first time winner of the men’s world title while Emma Cunningham finally got her hands on the ladies’ trophy again after so long in Sue Thompson’s shadow. Who would have forecast Thompson’s relative early exit or the 10-2 drubbing of
defending men’s champion Mick Hill by Phil Harrison in the semi-final? Indeed, Ireland’s thoroughly merited men’s team triumph was to be applauded while the overall performances of Australia showed they can be power houses in the game. The formation of a first ever British Lions squad to travel Down Under is another welcome innovation we are going to hear more of in future months. Australia this year, South Africa and East Africa in 2012 and maybe even China in years to come. Exciting times indeed. Away from the international arena, domestic pool shows no sign of declining in popularity. And he may have lost out on a fourth world title but Gareth Potts remains the player to beat on the Strachan UK Tour. You can read inside these pages how he secured a 13th career Tour victory and was heading for a hat-trick this year and number 14 until he ran into Ben Davies. Club Opens two and three have also provided new winners in 2011, a trend that seems likely to continue because of the strength in depth of our game. Indeed, despite the prophets of doom predicting the demise of the game, there remains a healthy appetite to pot balls from grass roots through to the highest levels. Enjoy World Pool and enjoy the game for what it is....... Trevor Baxter - Editor Email: trevor@redandwhitesport.co.uk Tel: 07768 846839
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ADAM IS FIRST MAN OF POOL DELIGHT FOR DAVIS AFTER BECOMING WORLD CHAMPION Adam Davis was higher than Blackpool Tower after becoming Barcelo World 8-Ball Pool champion for the first time. The Stoke star survived a spirited fight back by 2009 winner Phil Harrison to lift the trophy and claim the £8,000 first prize. Davis became the 13th different winner since Geordie Kevin Wright lifted the trophy following the inaugural tournament in 1993. It was a superb display by the former European champion who was never behind in a near three hour contest.
wanted to achieve and to do it at a relatively young age is fantastic. “It certainly proves I was right to ‘jack’ in the team to concentrate on the singles.” Davis’s delight was shared by girlfriend Gemma, dad Alan, mum Janet, stepdad Tim, sister Amy plus a host of friends who braved M6 motorway rush hour traffic to reach the venue.
“I had so many demons in my head throughout the match,” said Davis, who began the event seeded four. “I twitched so many times but I just kept telling myself to believe. Fortunately, I managed to hold myself together at the end.” Davis, twice a semi-finalist, seemed to have broken Harrison's resistance. He led 7-4 after the Cambridgeshire window cleaner potted his last yellow but also one of Davis's red balls. However, Harrison hit back and tied the scores at 8-8. And there were doubts creeping in as Davis conceded the 16th frame after missing the last yellow down a side cushion. Instead, he showed a champion’s resolve, opened up a two frame advantage and then cleared up after Harrison kept his hopes alive in frame 19.
Phil Harrison - Championship finalist “I really drew on their support when things started to turn against me,” added Davis succeeding Mick Hill as world champion. “I haven’t thought what I am going to do with the money. Save it for a rainy day, maybe?
“I just tried to tell myself I was clearing up in the club,” smiled Davis at the memory of his winning clearance.
Harrison, watched by toddler son George, admitted: ”I deserved to lose. “I tried my hardest but I couldn’t get anything down from the break. Adam took his chances and I didn’t.
“It’s just a great feeling to be world champion. It’s something I’ve always
“You never want to be second best, do you? But I’ll be back next year to try again.”
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Mick Hill - Semi-finalist World Championships and World Masters Harrison reached the final in devastating style, knocking out Hill 10-2, who had been heavily tipped to retain his crown. Hill looked subdued as Harrison turned on the style in a one-sided contest. In contrast, Davis came from 5-2 and 6-3 down to beat Australian Ben Nunan 10-8. Bidding to become the first Australian winner since Quinten Hann in 1999, Nunan showed his class with some excellent previous wins. He knocked out Clayton Attard 8-3 in the last 16 after the European champion stunned second seed and three time winner, Gareth Potts, 8-4 in the last 32. Potts took a gamble in deciding not to participate in the team event as in previous years. The move worked for Davis but Potts discovered too late that Attard possesses all the credentials of a top player. Qualifier Lee Anderson couldn’t quite match Craig Waddingham’s display in reaching the last four in 2010. However, he
Men’s singles: Last 64: Arfan Dad bt Lee Kendall 8-2, Karl O’Donoghue bt Karl Sutton 8-3, Tom Cousins bt JJ Faul 8-5, Rob McKay bt Sebbi Adam 8-4, Oly Bale bt Ronan Fay 8-5, Claudio Cassar bt Ben Flack 8-7, Steve Robertshaw bt Videsh Sharbawal 8-6, Avtar Singh bt Brenton Collier 8-7, Jordan Church bt Pat McCarron 8-7, Neil Toms bt Jarnail Bhandal 8-2, Nigel Craig bt Bob Love 8-0, Neil Raybone bt Robert Brady 8-6, Hiten Patel bt Johann Attard 8-4, Maverick Zammit bt Darren Matthew 8-4, Ron Kelly bt Ronan McCarthy 8-5, Michael Hope bt Olivier Roullet 8-3, Carl Morris bt Miguel Falzon 8-4, Russell Burgess bt Gary McLeod 8-3, Andy MacDonald bt John Roe 8-3, Lee Anderson bt Paul Hawkins 8-3, Rob Chilton bt John McMahon 8-1, Ben Nunan bt Josh Corkett 8-7, Morray Dolan bt Kevin Smith 8-1, Clayton Attard bt Chris Alexander 8-7. Last 32: Mick Hill bt Dad 8-1, Cousins bt O’Donoghue 8-0, Bale bt McKay 8-1, Lee Clough bt Cassar 8-2, Jason Twist bt Robertshaw 8-6, Singh bt Church 8-4, Toms bt Craig 8-6, Phil Harrison bt Raybone 8-7, Adam Davis bt Patel 8-0, Zammit bt Kelly 8-7, Morris bt Hope 8-6, Burgess bt Hibbott 8-7, Farnsworth bt MacDonald 8-7, Anderson bt Chilton 8-3, Nunan bt Dolan 8-6, Attard bt Gareth Potts 8-4. Last 16: Hill by Cousins 8-3, Clough bt Bale 83, Singh bt Twist 8-2, Harrison bt Toms 8-6, Davis bt Zammit 8-1, Morris bt Burgess 8-4, Anderson bt Farnsworth 8-6, Nunan bt Attard 8-3. Quarter-finals: Hill bt Clough 9-6, Harrison bt Singh 9-2, Davis bt Morris 9-5, Nunan bt Anderson 9-6. Semi-finals: Harrison bt Hill 10-2, Davis bt Nunan 10-8. Final: Davis bt Harrison 11-9.
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CUNNINGHAM PLAN COMES TO FRUITION Newry cue queen Emma Cunningham regained her Barcelo World ladies 8-ball singles title after a six year wait at the Imperial Hotel The 24-year-old second seed overwhelmed first time finalist Renata Delahunty 8-2 to pocket an £1,600 top prize. Both players suffered nerves, especially Aussie Delahunty, in a match that could hardly be described as a classic. But that wasn’t Cunningham's concern after four previous final disappointments against pre tournament favourite Sue Thompson. “I am chuffed,” she smiled after being reunited with the trophy.” “It was a struggle early on because both of us were nervous. All those teenage years when I had no fear are gone,” she laughed. “People were telling me I was favourite but I didn’t see it that way. “I knew how well Renata had played throughout the week and the score line does not really reflect the match." Cunningham won five successive frames after 41-year-old Delahunty trailed only 3-2. “I have suffered with nerves throughout my career,” admitted Delahunty. “Just when you think you’re over them, they come back again. “I had my opportunities but Emma is a worthy world champion.” Cunningham's victory completed a unique treble of World, World Masters and European Championship victories. “The only one I haven’t won was the ladies team and we lost 8-7 in the final! But Cunningham, an apprentice broadcast engineer, had little time to celebrate her success. “I’m doing a degree at the moment and have a couple of pieces of work to hand in,” she admitted. “I brought my books to do some studying. But I haven’t done much because I
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kept winning.” Delahunty became the first Australian for 18 years to reach the ladies singles final. The 41year-old from Adelaide stunned former World Masters champion Sharon Dickson 7-2. Delahunty, whose husband Mick was a member of the Aussies’ 1996 winning men’s team, equalled the achievement of Natalie Froling beaten in the 1993 final by Linda Leadbitter. “I’ve got big shoes to fill,” she said of former Aussie cue queen Froling. "But I am excited by the prospect. It’s been a dream of mine to get through to the final and now I've made it. “I put in a lot of practice before I came out here," added Delahunty, a world championship regular for the past five years. “I kept dragging my husband out with me to practice.” Results: Last 32: Sue Thompson bt Sarah Day 6-1, Rachel Tucker bt Antoinette Van Wyk 6-3, Sharon Dickson bt Leanne Pearce 6-2, Michelle Brown bt Audrey Beckett 6-2, Catherine Buckley bt Sandra Bryan 6-4, Renata Delahunty bt Kolbe Poole 6-4, Jackie Baker bt Roberta Cutajar 6-4, Barbara Taylor bt Jo Kent 6-3, Lynette Horsburgh bt Katie Henrick 6-5, Michelle Rooney bt Roxanne Bartie 6-0, Laura Pearce bt Suzie Yeoman 6-3, Collette Henriksen bt Lisa Reynolds 6-2, Deb Burchell bt April Rooney 6-1, Amy Beauchamp bt Sharon Wright 6-4, Carly Smith bt Donna Bugeja 64, Emma Cunningham bt Louise Maher 6-0. Last 16: Thompson bt Tucker 6-3, Dickson bt Brown 6-3, Delahunty bt Buckley 6-0, Taylor bt Baker 6-0, Horsburgh bt Rooney 6-2, Henriksen bt Pearce 6-0, Beauchamp bt Burchell 6-5, Cunningham bt Smith 62. Quarter-finals: Dickson bt Thompson 7-5, Delahunty bt Taylor 7-6, Henriksen bt Horsburgh 7-5, Cunningham bt Beauchamp 7-3. Semi-finals: Delahunty bt Dickson 7-2, Cunningham bt Henriksen 7-5. Final: Cunningham bt Delahunty 8-2.
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TEAM IRELAND ARE KING OF CUES AGAIN
Republic of Ireland - World Men’s Team Champions Republic of Ireland are the new men’s team champions after ending England's five year reign as kings of cues. Nerveless Simon Fitzmaurice sank the winning 8-Ball at the expense of England skipper Lee Kendall to complete an 8-5 success. The historic pot sparked jubilant scenes as Fitzmaurice's team mates jumped into the arena to spark wild celebrations. It was Team Ireland’s first victory since 2005 and prompted an eloquent victory speech by manager John Magee. “You don't expect to win when you are playing England because they have been the best team in the world, said sporting Magee.
“So to come out on top is phenomenal.” The new champions were behind only once as John Roe and Jordan Church gave the holders a 2-1 lead. But the Irish led 4-3 at the end of the first session and managed to keep in front. The turning point came in frame 10 as Neil Toms missed the final 8-Ball to level the scores at 5-5. Robert Brady took advantage and though Robert Mulcahy lost to Gareth Hibbott, Ronan Fay and Fitzmaurice ensured Ireland's victory. “We had enough chances to win two matches, never mind one,” said disappointed Kendall. “It was an extremely bad performance but I don't want to take anything away from Ireland. They took all the chances we didn’t.”
“However, sometimes they don’t always win and this time it was our turn. We made a vow at the start of the week to believe in ourselves and stick together. We were a band of 11 brothers out there.
England defeated Australia 11-8 in the semifinals while Ireland, who only finished fifth after the round robin stages, losing four of their nine matches, knocked out India 11-8. Northern Ireland’s Nigel Craig topped the rankings with 19 wins from his 27 matches.
“You can’t always play your best pool and we were prepared to play dirty if necessary. “But the standard in the world is so close now. We won six of our matches 11-10,” added Magee.
Scotland’s Darren Matthew, Keith Walls of Northern Ireland and India’s Videsh Sharbawal all achieved 18 wins from 27 frames while the Republic’s David McQuillan clinched 18 from 26.
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England - 2011 Ladies Team World Champions Barbara Taylor kept her nerve as England's Ladies regained their team title. Beaten by Renata Delahunty in the last eight of the singles, Taylor was left to play the deciding frame after Jo Kent beat Carly Smith to tie the scores at 7-all. And after opening the final with victory over World Masters champion and World finalist, Emma Cunningham, she came up trumps against Natalie Madden. For Northern Ireland, it was final disappointment for a second successive year. They avenged their 2010 final defeat by Wales in the last four while England put out 2007 champions Australia. Results from team final: Taylor bt Cunningham, Amy Beauchamp bt Michelle Rooney, Smith bt April Rooney, Michelle Brown lost to Madden, Sharon Wright lost to Kent. Cunningham bt Smith, M Rooney bt Taylor, A Rooney bt Beauchamp, Wright bt Madden, Brown bt Kent. Beauchamp bt Cunningham, M Rooney bt Jackie Baker, Brown bt A Rooney, Taylor bt Madden, Smith lost to Kent.
Defeat in the final was certainly disappointing for the Ulster girls. They were the only side with a 100 percent record from the round robin stage, winning all seven games. In contrast, England and Australia both
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finished with two defeats. The hosts lost 9-6 to Northern Ireland in the group phase and also went down by the odd frame to defending champions Wales. At the other end of the table, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Malta only won one game each. Certainly, the Scots have suffered losing Sue Thompson and Lynette Horsburgh from their side in recent seasons. England's Amy Beauchamp enjoyed the satisfaction of sharing top spot in the rankings with World Champion and World Masters winner, Emma Cunningham. Both girls lost just four of their 21 frames for an average of 80.95 percent. Third place went to Welsh international Collette Henriksen who finished with a record of played 21, won 16. Carly Smith and Sharon Dickson were joint fourth with a 71.42 percentage from a 15-21 record. Lauren Jelly attained the best record of the improving Aussie squad. She played 19 frames winning 14 while Renata Delahunty's run to the singles final probably contributed to a record of played 17, won 10. S o u t h A f r i c a ’s b e s t p e r f o r m e r w a s Antoinette Van Wyk who was 11th overall with a 57.14 percentage. Van Wyk claimed 12 wins in 21 starts.
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World Championship Results.... Under 21 Singles: Last 16: Lee Shepherd bye, Ryan Fleming bt Malcolm Azzopardi 7-3, Craig Lakin bt Guiseppe D’Imperio 72, Craig Day bt Jason McAteer 7-2, Ashley Radford bt Sean Sharkey 7-1, Michael Hope bt Joe Prince 7-6, Maverick Zammit bt Nigel Clarke 7-5, Tim Forde bt Calum Bruce 7-4.
Quarter-finals: Davies bt Van Kempen 7-5, O’Connor bt McMakin 7-3, O’Callaghan by Fay 7-4, Costello bt Patchett 7-6. Semi-finals: O’Connor bt Davies 7-6, Costello bt O’Callaghan 7-3. Final: Costello bt O’Connor 8-5.
Quarter-finals: Fleming bt Shepherd 7-4, Lakin bt Day 7-6, Radford bt Hope 7-3, Zammit bt Forde 7-1. Semi-finals: Fleming bt Lakin 7-2, Radford bt Zammit 7-4. Final: Radford bt Fleming 8-7.
Wheelchair Singles: Quarter-finals: Gary Swift bt Frankie Gillen 4-1, Tony Southern bt Phil Hendrickson 4-3, Theresa Sheridan bt Craig Welsh 4-3, Andy Rigby bt Kevin Flynn 4-1. Semi-finals: Rigby bt Swift 4-1, Sheridan bt Southern 4-1. Final: Rigby bt Sheridan 5-3.
Over 50’s Singles: Last 16: Paul McGowan bt Shan Baker 7-4, Harry Patel bt Liam Shanley 7-0, Tony Kay bt Dave Minister 7-1, Michael Fortune bt Donald Cruickshank 7-1, Bob Love bt Shane Robinson 7-5, Bill Rigby bt Frank Wright 7-3, Ian Turner bt Gurdep Ghattaura 7-5, Terry Bond bt Phil Williams 7-2. Quarter-finals: Patel bt McGowan 7-3, Kay bt Fortune 7-2, Love bt Rigby 7-3, Bond bt Turner 7-4. Semi-finals: Kay bt Patel 7-4, Bond bt Love 7-5.
Men’s Team: Play-offs: Australia bt Malta 11-3, Republic of Ireland bt Northern Ireland 11-10. Semi-finals: England bt Australia 11-8, Republic of Ireland bt India 11-8. Final: Republic of Ireland bt England 8-5. Ladies Team: Semi-finals: Northern Ireland bt Wales 8-4, England bt Australia 8-4. Final: England bt Northern Ireland 8-7.
Final: Kay bt Bond 8-6. Junior Singles: Last 32: Dayne Van Kempen bt Ryan Pisani 6-1, Ben Fortey bt Shane Murphy 6-3, Daniel Davies by Ryan Shaw 6-3, Jack Smithers bt David Kenny 6-2, Joe O’Connor bt Joe Maguire 6-1, Matthew Gatrell bt Stephen Jordan 6-0, Luke Foster bt Jordan Mainwaring 6-4, Adam McMakin bt John Bowkett 64, Ciaran Fay bt Eoin Boyle 6-0, Gurvinder Gill bt Steven Graham 6-1, Declan O’Callaghan bt James Duff 6-0, Jordan Young bt Jack Galloway 6-5, Nick Young bt Dylan Attard 6-0, Frank Costello bt Luke Anglesey 6-5, Andrew Patchett bt Kingsley Peck 6-3, Vivek Makh bt Lyden Debono 6-5. Last 16: Van Kempen bt Fortey 6-3, Davies bt Smithers 6-2, O’Connor bt Gatrell 6-0, McMakin bt Foster 6-5, Fay bt Gill 6-3, O’Callaghan bt Young 6-3, Costello bt Young 6-2, Patchett bt Makh 6-1.
Juniors Team: Semi-finals: England bt Australia 8-5, Malta bt Wales 8-6. Final: England bt Malta 8-4. Under 21’s Team: Semi-finals: England A bt England B 5-4, Malta A bt Scotland A 5-2. Final: Malta A bt England A 5-4. Over 50’s Team: Semi-finals: England B bt England A 5-4, Australia bt India 5-2. Final: Australia bt England B 5-3.
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COSTELLO HAS WINNING HABIT Frank Costello became only the third player to retain his WEPF World EightBall Championship junior title at Blackpool's Imperial Hotel. The talented teenager defeated English rival Joe O’Connor 8-5 in the final. In fact, the match was a re-run of their European Junior Championship clash in Malta last February. Unfortunately for O’Connor the result was the same, a three frame winning margin to the London wonder boy. Just for good measure Costello also captained England Juniors to victory in the team final against Malta. Costello, who plays in the Waterloo Pool League, joined an exclusive club after his latest triumph. Jordan Church was the last youngster to retain his junior crown with back to back victories in 2003 and 2004. Church’s reign followed on from Darren Matthew's domination of the tournament from 2000-02. I n d e e d , t h e n o w Scottish senior international is the only player to complete a hat-trick of victories. Welsh hope Declan O’Callaghan was the only non English player in the semi-finals and suffered a 7-3 defeat against the eventual champion. Former world champions Gareth Potts and Chris Melling are previous winners of the junior singles. There was also an English winner of the Under 21 title. Nottinghamshire’s Ashley Radford held his nerve to beat
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Frank Costello - World Junior Champion Scottish rival Ryan Fleming 8-7. Indeed, it was an emotional victory for the 20 year old from Hucknall. Radford dedicated his success to friend Wayne Parsonage who died in a road accident last winter. “Wayne was a great guy and is sorely missed,” said Radford. “This win was for him.” Radford reached the final with victory over Maltese hope, Maverick Zammit. At the other end of the age scale, Tony Kay defeated Australia's Terry Bond 8-6 to win the over 50's crown. Andy Rigby cued his way to victory for Wales in the wheelchair singles final, defeating England's Theresa Sheridan 5-3.
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I am delighted to see the second issue of World Pool magazine. The first issue was a great success and enjoyed excellent reviews.
What a great advert for our county set-up and just goes to show that the opportunity is there for everybody. Congratulations go to all the players who have qualified for the inaugural British Lions Team.
The 2011 WEPF World Championships in Blackpool were again a huge success. This was down to a dedicated team of organisers led by Tournament Director Alan Benton and Advisor George Harwood, the backroom staff of Mike Perkins, Paula Landers, Yvonne Armitage, Stan Grant (Table Engineer), Sue Mitchell, Jason Davies and of course the Referees.
The time of year is now upon us again when a vast number of EPA members make their annual pilgrimage to Great Yarmouth for two more weekends of pool. In October, the Interleague Knock Out Cup takes place and has once again been over-subscribed.
The work this team put in was, as always, phenomenal and on behalf of the EPA, I would like to thank them all. On the playing side it was refreshing to see different teams and individuals winning. The biggest shock was surely Sue Thompson's early exit from the Ladies singles. We must commend the commitment of the overseas teams for their continued support of the Championships and we relish their return next year. Although the tournament wasn’t televised, it did go out on live streaming and what a success that was. The Australian teams certainly commented how fantastic it was that family and friends back home were able to watch them play live. This was a major move forward and the WEPF and EPA will look into further development of live streaming. At the Championships’ presentation evening came the announcement of the formation of the British Lions. What a fabulous opportunity this is for all players to be part of a team that has the chance to travel to Australia in 2011, and hopefully Africa in 2012 and maybe even China. The development of the Lions could also incorporate Ladies, Over 50's and Youth teams in future years and provide players an opportunity to travel the world and play pool. The qualifiers for this year’s event have now been completed and the English representation
Our tournament organisers have had a major headache in reducing the 170 plus applications down to 96 places. It’s a big problem but a nice one to have. This is followed in November with the Champion of Champions event and the Ladies’ Knock Out Cup competition. Early indications are showing that both could have record entry numbers. With EPA ID card membership also hitting new highs the development of the World Rules set-up just moves on and on. The same can also be said for our counterparts in Scotland where the growth of the SEPF continues to amaze all with new Regions joining and membership numbers on the increase. The EPA, led by the Executive Committee, has a strong infrastructure and continues to build on solid foundations. The Executive Committee works hard for its members, developing and promoting the game of pool and providing competitions that you, the players want to enter. All of the above is only possible with the commitment of players, officials and organisers alike, and I would like to say thank you to everyone for your support. Regards
Geoff Wilson
EPA Chairman
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CORR BLIMEY GOLDEN CUE WONDERS ARE CORBY SNOOKER AND POOL Corby Snooker and Pool Club are the new winners of the Golden Cue competition after a packed weekend of pool at Vauxhall Holiday Park. Corby trailed 3-2 in the final against Artisans of Surrey before Kevin McCallum, with two wins, and Tony Stewart completed victory for the Northamptonshire side. They showed their strength in the semifinals with a 5-0 win over the Rat Pack Pool Club while Artisans proved too strong for Rileys Scunthorpe. The competition had started at 8.00 am on Saturday morning and two early casualties were the Q Room from Derby and the Piper from Northants. Riley’s Devils from Norwich suffered a narrow 5-4 defeat while Dishers from Crewe, with Phil Malam, Mike Beeston, and Scott Crawley, lost 5-3 to Leicester Arms B from Bedford, Steve Elliott, Darren Reynolds, and Mike Larkins from Southern Vectis Club (Isle of Wight) went down 5-4 to The Anchor (Devon). The Woodbine Club (Wales) lost by the same score to the Sportsman. In round one, a strong team from JFKs Elite (London) with Jack Pople, Dean Wisher, and Jon Runghen, had a comfortable 5-1 win over Ashfordby Amateurs. Saxon Hotel found themselves 3-0 down but fought back to win the next five frames against Merley Social Club B. William IV B edged out Avon Mill 5-4.
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Thornaby Snooker Centre with Daz and Ann-Louise Arkle plus James Charville beat Nick Woollerton, Alistair Bailey and John Waller representing Riley’s, Barnsley South, 5-4. The same score saw the Cherry Tree (Belchamp) beat The New Inn (Kent). A strong Drum & Monkey (Ipswich), with Richard Twomey, Alan Mower, and Paul Keeble, fell 5-4 to Midland Pool & Snooker while Drum & Monkey United lost 5-0 to past winners Shepwell Green. Another team to lose 5-0 were the Legends (Essex) against Golden Cue Snooker Club (West Midlands). The Pewter Pot (Sheffield) with Terry Hunt, Mark Berriman, and Lee Denman progressed with a 5-3 win. Another strong team from Riley’s (Worcester) with Scott Surridge, Andy McDonald and Fred Tandy won 5-1 against The Tulip (Essex). Jason Bates, Chris Back, and Shane Balding from Bourne Snooker Club won 5-4 against Riley’s A (Norwich). Golden Cue regulars Gore Court Arms (Kent) beat Riley’s A (Colchester) 5-3 while past champions, the Sportsman (Lincs), beat Elsenham S & S Club 5-2. In round two, Shoot Pool (Bucks) with Keith Jones, Neil Goodyer, and Martin Langley beat the Soldiers & Sailors Club 5-1. Q Room B (Derby), with Craig Lakin, Adam Foyster and Dave Fernandez, had a surprising 5-0 win against Ian Kettel, Dean Cole and Martin Prime from Jordans S & P Club (Kent).
WORLDPOOL OO Former winners Moorends Comrades had a narrow 5-4 win over 147 Snooker Club with captain John Astill winning the deciding frame. Glen Hannibal, James Griffin, and Tony Morgan from Riverside Snooker Club beat Attleborough Snooker Club 5-1. Hendrys (Preston) with Craig Day, Sam Lancaster, and Lee Anderson beat the Colliers Arms (GMC) 5-2. Mark Singleton, Glen McKay, and Andrew Herriott from Saxon Hotel beat the Elizabethan A 5-2. Lee Pickard, Liam Stanley and Ashley Radford (Phoenix Cue Sports B) beat Riley’s (Lewisham) 5-1. William and Dominic Ashman with Dean Brook-Marsh from Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club beat Hazelwood House Club 5-1. In round three and with teams now in the money, the Jacks (London) beat The Pineapple 5-3, Saxon Hotel crashed out to the Artisans (Surrey) 5-1, the Venue A (Essex) beat Hinckley Snooker Club A 52 while Fife Street WMC had a 5-0 win over the Rose Tavern A. Harry’s Bar beat the Drum & Monkey V 5-2, Ox & Plough Ms beat the Oak 5-2, Flimby SSC (Cumbria) beat the Romany 5-1, Riley’s (Scunthorpe) edged out Eckington S.C. 5-4, Corby Snooker & Pool thrashed Moorends Comrades 5-0 and Riley’s (Cannock) beat Bulls Head Cowboys 5-2. Other winners were: Micky Flynn’s ( C a m b r i d g e ) , I r i s h Z ( B e r k s h i re ) , Dunstable Snooker Centre, JJ’s Pool Hall, Crown House and the Rat Pack Pool Club (Herts). The results from the last 32 onwards can be found below or by going to www.epa.org.uk/goldencue
Derby’s John Strange won the Golden Cue singles beating Paul Keeble from Felixstowe. In the semi’s, Strange defeated Steve Paramore (Collumpton) and Keeble beat Wayne Gardner (Northampton). Results: Last 32: Thoresbey Welfare bt Ox and Plough 5-2, William IV A bt Venue A 5-2, Shoot Pool bt Q Room B 5-3, Rileys Scunthorpe bt Dunstable Snooker Centre 5-4, Artisans Surrey bt Fife Street WMC 5-0, Harrys Bar bt The Drumsticks 5-1, Phoenix Cue Sports B bt Golden Cue Snooker Centre 5-1, Rileys Cannock A bt Littlehampton Trades and Labour Club 5-2, Three Crowns bt The Anchor 5-4, Corby Snooker and Pool bt Micky Flynns 5-3, JJs Pool Hall bt Littlehampton Trades and Labour Club A 5-3, The Lime Tree bt The Jacks 5-3, Flimby Snooker Centre bt Bourne Snooker Club 5-3, Elmore FC bt Hendrys 5-4, Crown House Club bt Rileys Worcester 5-2, Rat Pack Pool Club bt Irish Z 5-1. Last 16: William IV A bt Thoresbey Welfare 5-3, Rileys Scunthorpe bt Shoot Pool 5-2, Artisans bt Harrys Bar 5-4, Phoenix Cue Sports B bt Rileys Cannock 5-1, Corby Snooker and Pool bt Three Crowns 5-2, JJs Pool Hall bt The Lime Tree 5-3, Flimby SSC bt Elmore FC 5-3, Rat Pack Pool bt Crown House Club 5-4. Quarter-finals: Rileys Scunthorpe bt William IV A 5-4, Artisans bt Phoenix Cue Sports B 5-2, Corby Snooker and Pool bt JJs Pool Hall 5-2, Rat Pack PC bt Flimby SSC 5-0. Semi-finals: Artisans bt Rileys Scunthorpe 5-2, Corby Snooker and Pool bt Rat Pack PC 5-0, Final Corby Snooker and Pool bt Artisans 5-2.
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Corby Snooker and Pool - Golden Cue Winners
Artisans - Golden Cue Runners-up
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2011 World Under 21Champions - L to R President Kenneth Milanes, Manager Adrian Camilleri, Thurston Grixti, Matthias Mallia, Maverick Zammit and Vincent Degiorgio General Secretary
After winning the European Men’s Team Championships in 2002 and 2008 and the 1999 European Juniors, Maltese pool players developed an appetite for capturing international honours. As a result there have been two further outstanding achievements so far in 2011. L a s t F e b r u a r y, a t t h e E u r o p e a n Championships hosted in his own country, Maltese number one, Clayton Attard, left his mark on the singles event, beating former world champion Carl Morris. In doing so, Attard became the first Maltese pool player to win an international singles event. Since a young age, Attard’s talents were evident and thanks to continued dedication and passion for the game, he realised his dream of becoming European champion.
pool heavyweights England in a thrilling final. Maverick Zammit produced great form throughout the tournament and with excellent support play from, Thurston Grixti and Matthias Mallia, they helped engrave Malta’s name on the perpetual trophy. There have also been other encouraging results achieved this year. In the European Championships, four Maltese teams: Under 18’s, Under 21’s, B Team and Masters’ teams reached the final of their respective category. And at the World Championships, the Under 18’s (juniors) side progressed to the final before losing to England. All in all an excellent year so far with the promise of more to come in the future.
Now a member of the Strachan IPA Tour and thanks to his Euro triumph, he has been accepted as a guest member of the inaugural British Lions team travelling to Australia later this year. In addition to Attard another impressive result was achieved this year by the Maltese Under 21 team at the WEPF World Championships in Blackpool. For the first time ever the Maltese boys were crowned world title winners beating 8-Ball
Vincent Degiorgio and Clayton Attard
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PEACE BREAKS OUT IN WALES Politics may continue to divide the pool fraternity but rival bodies in Wales have pledged to work together for the betterment of the sport.
Zach Wilkinson 6-5, Ryan John bt Paul Marubbi 6-3, Mike Beckett bt Kyle Edwards 6-5, Craig Marsh bt Wayne Smith 6-4.
After some tough negotiations and a lot of work by hard working individuals, the Pool Federation of Wales and the Welsh Pool Association have announced a merger for “the benefit of pool players in Wales.”
Quarter-finals: Burgess bt Bale 7-3, Marsh bt Beckett 7-5, Salmon bt Davies 7-5, John bt Doble 7-5.
A joint committee has been set up to co-ordinate all pool events in Wales irrespective of their rules code. This major breakthrough is seen as strengthening the ‘World Rules’ squad representing the PFW at the 2012 World Championships. The committee will also work to develop the ladies and Under 21 teams and bring them under the same umbrella. We would like to thank the World Eight Ball Pool Federation and the European Eight Ball Pool Federation for their support advice and time assisting the merger talks, especially George Harwood and Alan Benton. The PFW website has now been re-directed to wpa8ball.co.uk for purposes of information and competition details. Further information about our new qualification systems can be obtained via Wayne Smith at waynerhino@aol.com
JOHN JOY IN CARDIFF – TOUR ONE Ryan John chalked up the first win tour win of the new Pool Federation of Wales’ season. And John also laid down an early marker for selection to next year’s WEPF World 8-Ball Pool Championships in Blackpool as the Tour acts as a qualifier for the PFW squad in 2012. The event was held at Potters Bar Pool Club, in Cardiff and the weekend provided a number of shocks. John found himself in a tough section of the draw but came through to beat: Paul Marubbi (6–3), Antony Doble (7–5) and Craig Marsh (7–4) in the semi-final before his runaway win over veteran Burgess in the final. Results: Last 16: Russell Burgess bt Jon Bushnell 6-4, Oly Bale bt Elliott Coombes 6-3, Huw Salmon bt Andrew Hughes 6-3, Ben Davies bt Paul Bushnell 6-1, Antony Doble bt
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Semi-finals: Burgess bt Salmon 7-5, John bt Marsh 7-4. Final: John bt Burgess 8-1.
Steve Martin and Andy Corten contested the Club Open final and it was Martin who gained a comfortable 5-0 success. The club event is open to players who have not played for Wales “A” in the past two years or any professional pool player.
KRISTIAN TAKES TOUR TWO Kristian Phillips beat Simon Ward 8-4 to win the second PFW Tour event at Potters Bar Pool Club, Cardiff. It was the fourth Tour win of his career and propels him into the top eight seeds for the event three draw. Results: Last 16: Jon Bushnell bt Russell Burgess 6-2, Rich Gifford bt Steve Richards 6-3, Andrew Hughes bt Dan Garwood 6-4, Simon Ward bt Ben Davies 6-1, Kristian Phillips bt Mike Beckett 6-0, Ryan John bt Jamie Morray 6-3, Huw Salmon bt Tom Price 6-4, Craig Marsh bt Kyle Edwards 6-5. Quarter Finals: Gifford bt Bushnell 7-2, Ward bt Marsh 7-5, Phillips bt Salmon 7-1, John bt Hughes 7-1. Semi Finals: Phillips bt Gifford 7-3, Ward bt John 7-5. Final: Phillips bt Simon Ward 8-4.
The following players will now be seeded for event 3: 5) Huw Salmon 1) Ryan John 6) Simon Ward 2) Craig Marsh 7) Ben Davies 3) Kristian Phillips 8) Jon Bushnell 4) Russell Burgess Dan Garwood beat Kyle Edwards 5-1 to win the second Club Open event. The next event is on September 3. Any player wishing to enter the Tour or wants further details can do so by contacting Wayne Smith on 07854 918403 or by emailing waynerhino@aol.com
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C’mon Aussie, C’mon This year’s WEPF World Eightball Pool Championships proved to be one of the most successful ever for the Australian squad in 19 years participating in the tournament. Every team made at least the semi-finals while the Senior side became world champions. Unfortunately, apart from the Seniors who defeated England in the final, all the other Aussie sides lost in the last four to the old enemy. 3-1 to the Poms! All the more reason we can’t wait to have the British Lions Team on Australian soil in October this year to avenge these defeats without having to wait for next year’s World Championships. The British Lions - Aussie Test Series promises to be a great promotion for Australian Pool and hopefully is enjoyed by pool enthusiasts around the world on live streaming. It will be played during a time when the cream of Australian Eightball players come together for the Mitchell Billiards Australian Championships in one of Australia’s most beautiful cities, Sydney. Live streaming will take place throughout 10 days of competition at the Nationals on a feature table every day and each final on October 27. Another feature of the Championships will be the return of the New Zealand Seniors team for a Test series during the same period. Individually, Australia also prospered at the World Championships. Ben Nunan became the most successful Australian individual men’s player by reaching the semi-final since Quinten Hann won the title in 1999. And there was no disgrace losing to champion Adam Davis.
Renata Delahunty emulated Natalie Froling as the most successful individual woman player in our World Championship history by making the final. Another highlight for Australian Eightball was to see Tracy Wessling referee throughout the championships. Although Eightball “World Rules” is by far the most participated cue sport played in Australia, New South Wales - where this pool festival is taking place, is the State with the least participation, but membership levels are increasing. Hence, it is ideal that we showcase this inaugural British Lions event. It will take place in an elegant auditorium, The Cube, with lots of passing patronage to a massive adjoining Community Club. From these National Championships, Australian team selection will take place for the sides to travel to England for the 2012 World Championships. Teams will be announced on presentation night on October 28 with team names on the AEBF website the next day. If the mid-year Australian Eight-Ball Federation meeting of delegates was any indication, there is a good chance that Australia will increase its travelling squad to the 2012 Worlds to include an Under 21s Team. This would ensure representation in all team events. A decision will be ratified at the AEBF Annual General Meeting on October 29, 2011. Australia continues in its commitment to supporting the World Championships and the WEPF.
Joe Fanto President - Australian Eight-Ball Federation
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Ireland on top of the World! The Irish Men's Team are the 2011 World Eight-ball Pool Champions following their historic win over defending champions England in this year's World Championships final. The win saw Ireland claim a second world title in six years and who would bet against them repeating the trick in 12 months time? This year's Championships was the most thrilling for years with the group stages witnessing stunning comebacks, close matches and a significant rise in the general overall standard.
no better way to do that than to beat England in the final. “England are the standard-bearers for the game and are always the team to beat. We are thrilled and delighted as we have worked so hard for this. “Last year we lost to England in the semi-final, so to come back in 2011 and win is very satisfying. This shows what is possible with preparation, hard work and a professional approach.
After the group stages Ireland faced Northern Ireland in a play-off match and just squeezed through.
“I’m so pleased for the Irish players who arrived in Blackpool ready to make the hard yards and give ourselves a chance. We had a plan and we stuck to it”.
At 9-5 up Northern Ireland missed an easy black and the match turned in that instant. Ireland came storming back and won in a thrilling decider to set up a semi final clash with India.
The Ireland team consisted of: Robert Brady (Captain), John McMahon, Rod Clifford, Pa Moorhouse, Simon Fitzmaurice, Barry Hough, David McQuillan, Robert Mulcahy, Ronan Fay and Karl O'Donoghue.
A great start saw Ireland advance into a 4-0 lead and though India came back into the match they were never to catch the Irish who advanced to their third final in six years.
The Irish team was bowled over by the reaction the win received back home. This was the first year the event was streamed live and a lot of credit goes to the Stream Team who allowed family, friends and pool fans in Ireland to follow what was happening in Blackpool.
The other side of the draw saw Australia overwhelm Malta in a play-off before being pipped in a high quality semi-final clash with England. As often happens the standard in the final was a little below that of the group stages, though Ireland weren't be too bothered by that. Players on both sides struggled in the early part of the match to acclimatise to the bigger 8-foot table and to the pressure of playing in front of the cameras. It's fair to say, however, that Ireland coped better than England with the occasion and took a higher proportion of the chances that came their way. Leading 4-3 at the midsession interval, they went on to win 8-5. Te a m M a n a g e r J o h n M a g e e w a s understandably ecstatic afterwards. "This is just awesome. Every team dreams of winning the World Championships and there is simply
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Attention now turns to the 2012 European Championships which will be held in Dublin and the question of whether Ireland can claim a European crown? The event is certainly wide open, with England, Malta and defending champions Wales sure to be right there in the mix. It promises to be very exciting. Men’s Team results: Play-offs: Australia bt Malta 11-3, Republic of Ireland bt Northern Ireland 11-10. Semi-finals: England bt Australia 11-8, Republic of Ireland bt India 11-8. Final: Republic of Ireland bt England 8-5.
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LIONS ON THE PROWL IN AUSTRALIA It’s seven years since an English 8-Ball Pool team played the Australians on their own tables. But the Brits are going back Down Under later this year and the Aussies will be ready for them. Organisers have confirmed the old sporting foes will play a series of Test matches in Sydney this October when the British 8-Ball Lions will re-start the long standing rivalry between the proud nations. The Lions squad will be fully representative of the UK plus a little help from European champion, Clayton Attard from Malta, who will guest for the team. This will be the first of annual trips by the Lions to other continents as part of the development plans of the World Eightball Pool Federation as they support their worldwide membership. In 2012, the squad will go to South and East Africa followed by a return trip to Perth, Australia in 2013, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the world federation. Plans are also advanced to take the Lions to China or an Asian country in 2014.
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WORLDPOOL OO The concept of the Lions is not just about the elite players, it will give the grass root pool players an equal chance to become an important part of the project. There will be changes in the future as the plans develop but the format used this year will continue to be a vital part of the how the squad is chosen. The top level of the 2011 squad will come from players who are supporting their national teams, with tour leader Wayne Smith and Paul Hawkins coming from Wales. There was a qualifying event organised by the English Pool Association involving their national team members plus the leading player from each of their counties. Remarkably it was the county players who came out on top with Gavin Lomax of Leicester and Scott Waring of Gloucester. winning through to the Lions squad. For amateur players, another qualifier was held in 19 leading pool clubs throughout Britain to provide a further three members, representing the grass roots of the game. With no professionals allowed entry, the response from the amateurs was excellent, giving them an opportunity to reach the national finals and a place in the lions squad for Australia. After hard fought national finals, the qualifying players were: Darren Matthew from Aberdeen, Liam Stanley of Nottingham and Bradford’s Jason Murgatroyd. The eight strong British Lions squad will depart Heathrow for Sydney on October 14th to start a new chapter for the sport. The team will play four test matches against Australia at their National finals, not an easy task for the players but one that they will remember for a long time. Details of the programme and Live Streaming times will be published on www.wepf.org. Qualifiers for next years Lions trip to Africa will commence in February 2012 with the final squad announced at the World Eightball Pool Championships, Blackpool at the end of June. Full details of venues and times for qualifiers will be published on all of the wepf websites.
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RAYBONE MASTERS WHARNE TO S E C U R E W O R L D C R O W N Black County cue star Neil Raybone made a n o t a b l e c a re e r b re a k t h ro u g h i n Blackpool by becoming World Masters 8-Ball Pool champion. Raybone from Willenhall defeated Stafford’s Robert Wharne 10-5 in the final at the Imperial Hotel. The 26-year-old West Midlander has been one of the game's most consistent players without ever landing a major title. However, despite a gruelling schedule, Raybone came out on top to claim a £5,000 first prize. “My first thought is just one of relief,” said Raybone clutching the trophy. “I’ve been so close before, including four IPA Tour finals, so to win this tournament is a great feeling, I was desperate to get over that line.” Raybone, beaten 8-7 by Phil Harrison in the World Championships at the same venue, couldn’t complete his semi-final against Mark Bowen on Sunday evening as expected and had to return this morning.
Rob Wharne - World Masters Finalist “I’m pleased for Neil because he has been due one,” said Hill. “Now, he’s won I don’t feel too bad about my defeat."
But the delighted IT account manager returned to win 9-7 but only after Bowen recovered from 5-0 down to level at 6-6.
Such is the open draw format of the competition that the leading contenders aren’t guaranteed an easy passage to the final. And so it turned out.
Wharne stunned Dudley's world champion Mick Hill 9-2 in his semi-final. But apart from a brief flurry by recovering from 4-1 down to level at 4-4 he couldn't stick with Raybone.
Hill knocked out Phil Harrison 8-5 in the last 16 while three-time world champion Gareth Potts removed another dangerous contender, Tom Cousins, 8-6 at the same stage.
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WORLDPOOL OO World Masters Results Last 32: Justin Sajich bt Nick Bell 7-3, Gareth Hibbott bt Joe Prince 7-6, Ian Hubbard bt Russell Burgess 7-3, Neil Raybone bt Videsh Sabharwal 7-4, Mark Bowen bt Mario Brincat 7-3, Michael Hope bt Claudio Cassar 7-3, Liam Doherty bt Carl Rowe 7-4, Dave Harrop bt Wayne Gore 7-5, Tom Cousins bt JJ Faul 7-2, Gareth Potts bt Paul Tickle 7-1, Mick Hill bt Zach Taylor 7-2, Phil Harrison bt Roy Cusworth 7-3, Craig Waddingham bt Christ Tabone 7-3, Martin McIntosh bt Stephen Goodbody 7-3, Clint Azzopardi bt Lee Clough 7-5, Rob Wharne bt Wayne Smith 7-6.
Ben Flack - World Masters Plate Winner Hill and Potts were then drawn together with Hill edging through 8-7. Wharne knocked out 2010 world semi-finalist, Craig Waddingham, 8-7 also in the last 16. Bristol’s Ben Flack, a former Masters champion, defeated Malta’s Miguel Falzon 7-6 to win the Plate title.
Last 16: Hibbott bt Sajich 8-5, Raybone bt Hubbard 8-7, Bowen bt Hope 8-4, Harrop bt Doherty 8-4, Potts bt Cousins 8-6, Hill bt Harrison 8-5, Waddingham bt McIntosh 8-5, Wharne bt Azzopardi 8-4. Quarter-finals: Raybone bt Hibbott 8-5, Bowen bt Harrop 8-1, Hill bt Potts 8-7, Wharne bt Waddingham 8-7. Semi-finals: Raybone bt Bowen 9-7, Wharne bt Hill 9-2. Final: Raybone bt Wharne 10-5. Plate Results Last 16: Ben Flack bt Harjeet Singh 5-2, Frank Costello bt Morray Dolan 5-2, Robert Brady bt Craig Day 5-3, Scott Kennedy bt Spencer Jones 5-3, Matthew O’Hara bt Neemer Al-Jeryan 5-1, Sam Lancaster bt Andy Williams 5-4, Miguel Falzon bt Tom Kennedy 5-2, Simon Fitzmaurice bt Duncan Pisani 5-0. Quarter-finals: Flack bt Costello 6-3, Brady bt Kennedy 6-0, Lancaster bt O’Hara 6-3, Falzon bt Fitzmaurice 6-4. Semi-finals: Flack bt Brady 6-4, Falzon bt Lancaster 6-2.
Miguel Falzon - World Masters Plate Runner-up
Final: Flack bt Falzon 7-6.
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TOUR TWO REPORT THIRTEEN NOT UNLUCKY FOR GARETH Lee Kendall doesn’t subscribe to the theory that history never repeats itself. But the England captain has firsthand experience that lightning really can strike twice.
McCarthy, a 7-3 quarter-final success against Gareth Hibbott and an 8-5 semi-final success over Ben Davies. Kendall, who also won Tour events in the 1993-94 season, beating such legends as Steve Saunders and Wayne Fryer, knocked out Oly Bale 8-2 in the semis.
So remarkably for a nationwide event that attracts nearly 200 players, the opening two Strachan IPA Tour finals featured the same two cuemen. Sadly for Kendall the results of both were the same-defeat to Stoke on Trent rival and friend, Gareth Potts.
He also enjoyed a confidence boosting 7-6 last 16 victory against fifth seed Lee Clough. Phil Harrison, the last player before Potts to claim a Tour win.
“I should have won,” reflected the 41-year-old dad of one whose last Tour win came in 1997 when he defeated Darren Appleton 8-7.
POTTS’ ROLL OF HONOUR 2004 Event five bt Keith Jones 8-3 2005 Event one bt Ronan McCarthy 8-7 Event three bt Craig Reynolds 8-5 Event five bt Scott Higgins 8-4 2007 Event two bt Chris Melling 8-4 Event five bt Neil Raybone 8-5 2008 Event two bt Gareth Hibbott 8-5 Event three bt Carl Morris 8-7 2009 Event three: bt Gareth Hibbott 8-7 2010 Event two bt Carl Morris 8-3 Event four bt Jason Twist 8-3 2011 Event one bt Lee Kendall 8-5 Event two bt Lee Kendall 8-5
“I was 5-1 up but lost 8-5 in the end.” However, it was a welcome return to form for the ‘Fox’ who came close to quitting last season. “I was losing to players I shouldn’t have done,” he admitted. “So, I said to myself either you pack in. Or you put in the practice and give yourself a chance. “I took the latter option. I started practising about five hours a day, usually locking myself in the room, trying to sort out my cue action. “Occasionally though I’ll get in a few of the local lads like, Rob Wharne and Liam White, to give me a game. Even though I lost both finals to Gareth, I go into matches believing I am going to win rather than I’m probably going to lose.”
Results: Last 32: Jez Graham bt Russell Burgess 7-6, Carl Morris bt Steve Sears 7-6, Lee Kendall bt Kevin Barton 7-3, Lee Clough bt Keith Brewer 7-2, Neil Raybone bt Mick Hill 7-0, Clint I’Anson bt Ben Flack 7-5, Derek Murphy bt Jamie Graham 7-2, Oly Bale bt Marc Farnsworth 7-5, Adam Davis bt Ian Hubbard 7-6, James Croxton bt Partab Singh 7-4, Ben Davies bt Frank Costello 7-5, Tom Cousins bt Andy Jones 7-3, Fred Tandy bt Craig Marsh 7-4, Gareth Hibbott bt Karl Sutton 7-4, Ronan McCarthy bt Craig Waddingham 7-5, Gareth Potts bt John Roe 7-5.
For Potts, it was Tour title number 13 of his career following on from Tour One when he established a new record for the number of Tour victories. He now has two more than Keith Brewer and four more than Mick Hill and Darren Appleton. And Potts has chalked up his baker’s dozen in just seven years. “It’s a big achievement for me,” he said. “Hopefully, I have got a few more left in me yet.
Last 16: Graham bt Morris 7-0, Kendall bt Clough 7-6, Raybone bt I’Anson 7-3, Bale bt Murphy 7-3, Croxton bt Davis 7-1, Davies bt Croxton 7-6, Potts bt Hibbott 7-3.
“It was amazing that Lee and I both reached the final again.” Potts has triumphed in at least one Tour every season since 2004 apart from a barren year in 2006. He enjoyed a relatively smooth passage to the title, including an impressive 7-2, last 16 win over Ronan
Quarter-finals: Kendall bt Graham 7-2, Bale bt Raybone 7-4, Davies bt Croxton 7-6, Potts bt Hibbott 73. Semi-finals: Kendall bt Bale 8-2, Potts bt Davies 8-5. Final: Potts bt Kendall 8-5. 34
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CLUB OPEN TWO REPORT
RIMINGTON FALLS TO JJ IN TOUR FINALE “But I do try and find time to hit a few balls. Fortunately the club is going quite well. “It’s been open now about 18 months and word is getting out that we’re around. Fortunately, there was no trouble round here when the riots were on in Liverpool.”
JJ Faul is no stranger to winning Club Open events. But it’s just been a long time between titles for the Liverpool based, South African born cue man. Nearly nine years after his previous success, the experienced 34-year-old triumphed again. He did so with a 6-5 final win over Jason Rimington after an equally close deciding semifinal frame success over Rob Wharne.
Frankie Costello, winner of Club Open One, went down 4-3 in the last 64 to Craig Kendall. Runner-up and former snooker professional, Richard King, reached the quarters before losing 6-4 against Rimington.
“The Club events are obviously not as hard to win as the Main Tour,” said Faul who runs JJ’s Pool Club in Fazackerley.
Malta’s European champion, Clayton Attard, suffered a 4-1 defeat against Jack Whelan, also in the last 64. Whelan progressed to the last eight before becoming one of Faul’s seven victims.
“First to four or five gives you a better chance than if you’re playing a good player over a longer distance.
Club Open Two Results: Last 32: Nigel Meal bt Craig Kendall 5-3, Richard King bt Richard Swaffield 5-3, Ben Clark bt Jordan O’Connor 5-1, Jason Rimington bt Simon Ward 5-4, Craig Waddingham bt Andrew O’Hara 50, Carl Clack bt Dean Brook Marsh 5-3, Tem Dixon bt Michael Vidal 5-2, Wayne Bristow bt Paul Horner 5-2, Adam Toms bt Dave Hughes 5-4, Jack Whelan bt Jack Pople 5-2, JJ Faul bt Danny Holmes 5-2, Nigel Craig bt Terry Humphreys 5-0, Rob Wharne bt Sean Hayden 5-3, Phil Naylor bt Chris Wilkinson 5-1, Mark Astbury bt Steve Finnegan 5-3, Steven Thompson bt Alan Parker 5-2.
“But there are still some very good players out there so I was pleased to win. There are a lot of youngsters coming up though I don’t feel too old just yet.” Faul, who first joined the IPA Tour after coming over from South Africa in 2001, won the last two frames after trailing Bolsover based Rimington 5-4. In his semi-final against 2011 World Masters runner-up Wharne, he led 4-0, survived his Staffordshire rival’s terrific fight back and edged into the final.
Last 16: King bt Meal 5-3, Rimington bt Clark 5-4, Waddingham bt Clack 5-2, Dixon bt Bristow 54, Whelan bt Toms 5-2, Faul bt Craig 5-3, Wharne bt Naylor 5-1, Astbury bt Thompson 5-2.
Faul reckons his final win was his fourth Club crown with the other three coming at the start of the decade. And he’s looking for a few more wins before the end of the year after returning to Tour action in 2011.
Quarter-finals: Rimington bt King 5-4, Waddingham bt Dixon 5-4, Faul bt Whelan 5-4, Wharne bt Astbury 53.
“There are quite a few lads at the club who are on the Tour and so I decided to give it another go,” he explained.
Semi-finals: Rimington bt Waddingham 5-1, Faul bt Wharne 5-4.
“I’d also like to get in the top 64 on the Main Tour,” he stated. “Even though I run my own pool club it isn’t always easy to find time to practise.
Final: Faul bt Rimington 6-5. 36
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DAVIES DENIES POTTS TOUR TREBLE in the quarter-finals against 2010 world championship semi-finalist, Craig Waddingham-Davies prevailing 7-5.
Ben Davies ended Gareth Potts’ bid for a third consecutive IPA Strachan UK Tour title. And no one can say the Welsh star didn’t deserve his success after a gruelling weekend of pool at Daventry.
Fellow Welsh international Tom Cousins blocked Davies’ path to the final. Once again the match almost ran its full course with the eventual champion on the right side of an 8-6 score line. Then came the final and ultimately victory. “I was actually hoping to blitz the frames,” he explained.
The 26-year-old from Swansea held his nerve in a tense final frame to score a famous 8-7 win. In doing so, he denied Potts a Tour hattrick after beating Lee Kendall in the first two events of 2011.
“Swansea’s Championship play-off final against Reading was on the television and I wanted to watch.”
Indeed, it was Potts’ first defeat in a Tour final since losing 8-6 to Jason Twist in 2003. Thirteen victories followed before this Daventry defeat. However, Davies thought he’d blown his chance of a maiden Tour triumph and avenging an 8-5 semi-final defeat to his Stoke on Trent rival.
Davies missed the Swans’ early goals but it was a day of double celebration as they went on to complete a 3-1 victory. Davies also hopes to mix it with pool’s Premier Leaguers after his Tour triumph. “Hopefully, I can go on and win a few more titles.
“I was 7-4 up but came up with two dry breaks,” he recalled. “Gareth did three successive dishes and all of a sudden it was 7-all.
“The win will improve my ranking and push me towards the top 10 which is where I want to be.”
“And when he potted a ball off his break in the decider I thought I had lost my chance.”
Asked if he knew of Potts’ outstanding Tour final record, Davies smiled, ”It’s about time he lost one then, isn’t it.”
Instead, the triple former world champion was forced with a tricky final clearance. Eventually, he snookered himself and subsequently missed the eight-ball to allow Davies back to the table.
Tour Three Results: Last 32: Phil Harrison bt James Croxton 7-2, Ben Davies bt Lee Grout 7-6, Ben Flack bt Rob Chalmers 7-3, Craig Waddingham bt Joe Graham 7-3, Tom Cousins bt David McQuillan 7-4, Partab Singh bt Karl Sutton 7-6, Jordan Shepherd bt Simon Ward 7-5, Adam Davis bt Robert Wharne 7-2, Marc Farnsworth bt Keith Brewer 7-5, Craig Marsh bt Mark Thrussell 7-3, Jason Twist bt Ronan McCarthy 7-6, Steve Sears bt Frank Costello 7-4, Jimmy Carney bt Terry Humphreys 7-3, Nathan Bridges bt Andy MacDonald 7-5, Derek Murphy bt Adam Foyster 7-6, Gareth Potts bt Russell Burgess 7-0.
Davies didn’t need a second invitation with his two visits to get his hand on the trophy after a couple of previous near misses. “I couldn’t really believe I won in the end because I’d played as poorly earlier in the tournament than I think I’d done in any event. “Several players should have put me out but didn’t. Phil Harrison, for example, had a black to beat me 7-5 in the last 16 but I escaped that one as well.”
Last 16: Davies bt Harrison 7-6, Waddingham bt Flack 73, Cousins bt Singh 7-4, Davis bt Shepherd 7-5, Marsh bt Farnworth 7-2, Twist bt Sears 7-1, Bridges bt Carney 7-5, Potts bt Murphy 7-4.
In fact, from the last 32 onwards, Davies was involved in a number of monumental matches. Knocking out 93rd ranked Lee Grout 7-6, Davies then edged past 2009 world champion Phil Harrison 7-6. Another tough battle ensued
Quarter-finals: Davies bt Waddingham 7-5, Cousins bt Davis 7-5, Twist bt Marsh 7-4, Potts bt Bridges 7-2. Semi-finals: Davies bt Cousins 8-6, Potts bt Twist 8-7. Final: Davies bt Potts 8-7. 39
WELCOME CLUB OPENTO THREE THE TOUR REPORT 2
PARKIN’S PROGRESS PHIL’S FIRST CLUB SUCCESS
Phil Parkin admits his success in Club Three came totally “out of the blue.”
tournament. I’d never previously done well in the Clubs.
But the 20-year-old former England Junior international skipper hopes it will be the first of many wins.
“But something clicked this time and I just managed to stay focused and concentrated all the way through.”
Parkin had never progressed beyond the last 16 of any previous Club Opens he’d contested.
Parkin, who first started playing pool at the age of six, is back on Tour this year after a season long break.
However, having made the breakthrough by beating Amos Wright 5-3 to reach the quarterfinals, he continued to improve.
“I couldn’t afford it last year,” he admitted. “But hopefully this time I can get some good results and make it worthwhile.”
Dundee’s Marc Fleming, a semi-finalist in Club One, was knocked out 5-3 in the last eight and a 5-2 success over Jack Pople took Parkin into the final.
JJ Faul, a winner of Club Two, fell victim to Dominic Ashworth in the last 64 to prove how tough to win these events can be. Club Open Three Results: Last 32: Frank Costello bt Rich Wharton 5-3, Terry Humphreys bt Joe Flaherty jnr 5-2, Thomas Jones bt Ian Ali 5-3, Matt Brierley bt Richard Craddock 5-3, Rob Wharne bt Rob Chalmers 5-3, Stephen Crosbie bt Harry Irwin 5-4, Dominic Ashman bt Dean Anderson 5-4, Craig Waddingham bt Greg Gamlin 5-1, Steven Thompson bt Nigel Meal 5-3, Jack Pople bt Jonathan Bushnell 5-2, Jack Whelan bt Mark Bowen 5-1, Robert Titchener bt Richard King 5-4, Amos Wright bt Daniel Brazil 5-2, Phil Parkin bt Leo Bannister 5-4, Jimmy Carney bt William Ashman 54, Marc Fleming bt Ben Annison 5-3.
Opposing him was one of the game’s best juniors, Frank Costello. Indeed, the 17-year-old Londoner would leave Daventry and travel to Blackpool to successfully defend his WEPF World Junior crown. However, Parkin, whose successes include world junior team wins, scored a famous 6-5 victory though he reckoned the result was never in doubt. “I was 4-1 up but Frankie won the next four frames to go 5-4 up,” explained Kenilworth based Parkin.
Last 16: Costello bt Humphreys 5-3, Jones bt Brierley 5-3, Crosbie bt Wharne 5-4, Ashman bt Waddingham 5-0, Pople bt Thompson 5-2, Whelan bt Titchener 5-3, Parkin bt Wright 5-3, Fleming bt Carney 5-4.
“I wasn’t too worried though and managed to take the next two.
Quarter-finals: Costello bt Jones 5-3, Crosbie bt Ashman 5-3, Pople bt Whelan 5-4, Parkin bt Fleming 5-3.
“I know Frankie is a great player but I don’t think I have ever lost to him. It’s a good record to have.
Semi-finals: Costello bt Crosbie 5-2, Parkin bt Pople 5-2. Final: Parkin bt Costello 6-5
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PROFESSIONAL EVENTS FIRST COUSINS - TOM TOPPLES HARRISON TO WIN GRAND PRIX fine,” said the Great Hockham based pro.
To m C o u s i n s c l a i m e d h i s s e c o n d I PA Professional title with victory at the Vauxhall Grand Prix. And no one could deny Cousins his success following on from last year's victory over Adam Davis in the Professional Cup.
Cousins has a shot at another professional title when the Professional Challenge resumes later this year. And it's chance to gain another moral boosting victory over Potts who is relieved to still be in the competition. He defeated World Masters champion Neil Raybone and Ian Hubbard to reach the quarter-finals while Potts had two marathon contests in his previous two games.
He defeated 2009 world champion Phil Harrison 9-7 in the final, newly crowned world champion Davis in the last eight and three-time Blackpool winner Gareth Potts in the last 16. Potts was brushed aside 8-5 in the last 16 while Cousins also accounted for former world championships semi-finalist, Gareth Hibbott, 8-2.
Both his matches against James Croxton and Jason Twist went the full distance with Potts coming out on the right side of an 8-7 score line.
“I have got more confidence now when I play the top guys,” said Cousins.
Potts is one of three players still involved in the International Masters and the Professional Challenge. Also still in contention are Farnsworth and the ever reliable world championship runner-up Harrison.
“I know I can beat them and when you knockout players of their calibre it only gives you a boost. “I think I was always behind against Phil in the final until I managed to get 7-6 up. After that I just got over the line,” added Cousins who beat Davis 9-8 in 2010 to lift the Professional Cup.
Vauxhall Grand Prix Results Last 32: Gareth Potts bt Marc Farnsworth 8-4, Tom Cousins bt Jason Twist 8-6, Ben Flack bt Brett Wild 85, Adam Davis bt Liam Farrell 8-4, Neil Raybone bt Ben Davies 8-5, James Pheely bt Andy MacDonald 84, Partab Singh bt Russell Burgess 8-7, Gareth Hibbott bt Ian Hubbard 8-2, Ronan McCarthy bt Steven Kane 8-6, Andy Jones bt Lee Kendall 8-6, Neil Toms bt Morray Dolan 8-0, Lee Clough bt Martin Hazell 8-3, Phil Harrison bt Wayne Smith 8-0, Jez Graham bt Keith Brewer 8-6, Kevin Barton bye, Rob Chilton bt Carl Morris 8-3.
“In practice, I’m probably playing the best I have ever played. It’s just taking that into tournaments. “I’d love to win a Tour. It’s about time because I have been trying long enough. “I got to a final last year so hopefully it’s my turn soon.”
Last 16: Cousins bt Potts 8-5, Davis bt Flack 8-7, Raybone bt Pheely 8-5, Hibbott bt Singh 8-2, McCarthy bt Jones 8-4, Clough bt Toms 8-0, Harrison bt Graham 8-6, Barton bt Chilton 8-7.
Cousins, beaten by eventual champion Ben Davies in the last four of Tour Three, also has another pressing match occupying his thoughts - a money game with Marc Farnsworth.
Quarter-finals: Cousins bt Davis 8-7, Hibbott bt Raybone 8-6, Clough bt McCarthy 8-0, Harrison bt Barton 8-7.
“It’s a minimum £20,000 each,” revealed Cousins of the forthcoming clash at the Players Pool and Snooker Lounge in Newcastle-underLyme.
Semi-finals: Cousins bt Hibbott 8-2, Harrison bt Clough 8-2.
“I think the most I’ve ever played for is £2,000 so it’s a bit daunting. “But I am sure I will be
Final: Cousins bt Harrison 9-7. 44
PROFESSIONAL EVENTS International Masters
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Results:
Last 32: Gareth Potts bt Kevin Barton 8-2, Lee Kendall bt Mark Thrussell 8-5, Ben Flack bt Alex Lewis 8-4, Ronan McCarthy bt Lee Bannister 8-1, Mick Hill bt Craig Waddingham 8-3, Wayne Smith bt Karl Sutton 8-2, Clint I'Anson bt Danny Holmes 8-2, Adam Davis bt Tony Brown 8-2, Lee Clough bt Andy MacDonald 8-7, Simon Ward bt Mark Bowen 8-6, Steve Sears bt Tom Cousins 8-4, Marc Farnsworth bt Phil Parkin 8-7, Steve Kane bt Neil Raybone 85, Jordan Church bt Jason Twist 8-7, Derek Murphy bt Keith Brewer 8-7, Phil Harrison bt Steve Munro 8-3.
Last 32: Marc Farnsworth bt Jordan Church 8-2, Russell Burgess bt Matthew Cooledge 8-5, Nathan Bridges bt Ben Flack 8-7, Steve Sears bt Ronan McCarthy 8-7, Geoff Campbell bt Adam Davis 8-7, John Roe bt Jez Graham 8-6, Ben Davies bt Karl Sutton 8-6, Neil Toms bt Lee Clough 8-7, Phil Harrison bt Peter Mullaney 8-1, Oly Bale bt Keith Brewer 8-7, Gareth Hibbott bt Mick Hill 8-7, Craig Marsh bt Rob Chilton 8-4, Tom Cousins bt Neil Raybone 8-5, Ian Hubbard bt Lee Kendall 8-3, Jason Twist bt Jordan Shepherd 8-5, Gareth Potts bt James Croxton 8-7.
Last 16: Potts bt Kendall 8-4, Flack bt McCarthy 85, Smith bt Hill 8-6, Davis bt I'Anson 8-3, Ward bt Clough 8-4, Farnsworth bt Sears 8-2, Church bt Kane 8-7, Harrison bt Murphy 8-6.
Last 16: Farnsworth bt Burgess 8-1, Sears bt Bridges 8-1, Roe bt Campbell 8-3, Ben Davies v Neil Toms, Phil Harrison bt Oly Bale 8-4, Craig Marsh bt Gareth Hibbott 84, Tom Cousins bt Ian Hubbard 8-2, Gareth Potts bt Jason Twist 8-7.
Quarter-final draw: Potts v Flack, Smith v Davis, Ward v Farnsworth, Church v Harrison.
Quarter-final draw: Farnsworth v Sears, Roe v Davies/Toms, Harrison v Marsh, Cousins v Potts.
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Tom Cousins Vauxhall Grand Prix Winner
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Gareth Potts (Stoke-on-Trent) 116 Adam Davis (Stoke-on-Trent) 102 Phil Harrison (Sutton Ely) 98 Lee Clough (Blackpool) 98 Tom Cousins (Hereford) 88 Marc Farnsworth (Houghton-Le-Spring) 82 Neil Raybone (Willenhall) 78 Ben Davies (Swansea) 56 Ben Flack (Bristol) 64 Lee Kendall (Stoke-on-Trent) 52 Gareth Hibbott (Southport) 70 Ronan McCarthy (County Down) 58 Jason Twist (Ilfracombe) 52 Rob Chilton (Dudley) 58 Keith Brewer (Poole) 52 Neil Toms (Cheshunt) 52 Carl Morris (Stoke-On-Trent) 56 Russell Burgess (Weston-super-Mare) 52 Jordan Church (Sittingbourne) 52 James Croxton (Newcatle-u-Lyme) 46 Derek Murphy (Bristol) 44 Kevin Barton (Leeds) 46 Wayne Smith (Nr. Welshpool) 42 Andy MacDonald (Liverpool) 46 Clint I'Anson (Chilwell) 38 Ian Hubbard (Queenborough) 42 Jez Graham (Plymouth) 34 Steven Kane (Halstead) 36 Martin Hazell (Doncaster) 38 Steve Munro (Manchester) 36 Mark Thrussell (Cheshunt) 34 Liam Farrell (Coventry) 38 Partab Singh (Bristol) 28 Nathan Bridges (Accrington) 20 Michael Peel (South Shields) 34 Warren Hodgson (Wallasey) 32 Ben Swinnerton (Sutton Coldfield) 24 Oly Bale (Bridgewater) 0 Mick Hill (Dudley) 0 Andy Jones (Malvern) 12 Craig Marsh (Swansea) 0 Steve Sears (Atherstone) 0 Daryl Lovegrove (Weston-Super-Mare) 18 John Roe (Peterborough) 0 Karl Sutton (Lowestoft) 0 Jordan Shepherd (Ilford) 0 Geoff Campbell (Cramlington) 0 Antony Doble (Portishead) 0 Jamie Graham (Leigham) 0 Peter Mullaney (Norwich) 0 Matthew Cooledge (Holland-On-Sea) 0 David McQuillan (Newtownbutler) 0 Ryan Craig (N.Ireland) 0
Tours 44 18 12 16 20 18 12 30 16 26 8 14 18 10 14 6 10 12 10 16 14 6 10 8 10 4 14 6 4 10 8 6 10 14 4 2 6 14 14 6 12 10 2 8 14 8 4 6 6 4 4 6 4
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Prof Cup
UK Prof
Int. Masters
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Euro. Pro.
Prof Trophy
Total 190 146 144 140 140 126 110 104 102 100 96 92 92 88 84 82 80 80 80 74 72 72 70 66 66 62 62 60 54 54 54 52 50 44 42 40 40 30 28 28 24 24 22 20 20 16 14 12 12 12 10 10 8
DIARY OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR - YEAR 2011 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS EVENT TITLE International Tour 4 European Professional
VENUE Hinckley Island Hotel Hinckley Island Hotel
DATE 26th - 29th August 26th - 27th August
International Tour 5 Professional Trophy
Barcelo Harrogate Hotel Barcelo Harrogate Hotel
30th September 30th - 2nd October
International Tour 6 Vauxhall Grand Prix
Barcelo Daventry Hotel Barcelo Daventry Hotel
28th - 30th October 28th - 30th October
INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR - YEAR 2012 International Tour 1 Professional Cup
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool
3rd - 5th February 3rd - 5th February
E.E.P.F. European Champ.
Green Isle Hotel, Dublin
19th - 24th February
International Tour 2
Hinckley Island Hotel
6th - 9th April
BARCELO FESTIVAL OF POOL U.K. Professional Challenge Hinckley Island Hotel Barcelo Individual Open Hinckley Island Hotel Barcelo Doubles Classic Hinckley Island Hotel
6th - 8th April 7th - 8th April 8th - 9th April
Home Internationals
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
4th - 7th May
International Tour 3 International Masters
Barcelo Daventry Hotel Barcelo Daventry Hotel
1st - 4th June 1st - 2nd June
World Championships
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool
24th June - 4th July
World Masters
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool
30th June - 1st July
DATES FOR FINALS OF 2011 PROFESSIONAL EVENTS Vauxhall Grand Prix Professional Cup Professional Challenge International Masters European Professional Professional Trophy
Vauxhall Holiday Park
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May-11 Golden Cue Weekend End Aug. At Tour 4 End Sept. At Tour 5 Oct.-11 K.O. Cup At Vauxhall End Oct. At Tour 6 To Be Decided.
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