The Winter Ladder finals were held this afternoon, and there were some surprisingly one sided games, with possibly the wind making it tricky for the competitors.  The quarter finals saw Martin Roberts, stepping in for Ed Stockley who had to withdraw due to a swollen foot, play Ian Gill, and the lack of preparation showed with a 15-4 win to Ian.  Mike Fagan, despite trailing early on, found his stride to defeat Geoff Howard 15-9.  Steve James overcame Danny Jones 15-2.  This left the potentially closest game – Chris Horsfall v Ted Baker. However, it proved to be a one sided affair, and on Grand National the Horse fell at the third and toppled down 15-3.  It would have been compassionate to have him shot but the decision was made to let him play another day!

The semi finals saw Steve James beat Mike Fagan 15-10, after it being neck and neck early on and Ian overcame Ted to win 15-8.

This set up what should have been a monumental final between last year’s champion, Steve, and Ian who had been top of the ladder at the end of March.  Curiously though Steve could not find his earlier form and meekly capitulated to hand Ian a 21-10 win.  Thanks to all those who came to support and mark, the rain held off and a good day was had by all.

Winter Ladder Finalists

Losing finalist and Club Chairman Steve James presents the trophy to winner Ian Gill