Week 26 update.
Birley makes his first 147!
‘Max Power’ David Birley after his superb 147 break
David Birley achieved the pinnacle of snooker excellence this week, delivering a flawless 147 break during a practice match against his close friend and teammate, Daniel Tramontano.
The 39-year-old Lennons SC player, a long-time competitor in the Chesterfield & District Snooker League since his teenage years, was visibly ecstatic as he potted the final black to complete his first-ever maximum break.
Congratulations, Dave!
You can watch every shot of Dave’s break below…Enjoy!
“I’ve been playing snooker since I was 14 years old and It’s amazing that I’ve finally made a max. I was S*****g myself on the pink though!”
As we take a break from league action this week, our focus shifts to the Team KO semi-finals and other competitions. Congratulations to all the teams that have secured a spot in their respective Finals!
In Group 1, the 2017 champions, Newbold CA ‘A’ (formerly Old Whitt ‘A’), put on a dominant performance to eliminate last season’s winners, Alfreton ‘A’. They will now face the 2023 champions, Welcome Inst ‘A’ (formerly Alfreton ‘E’), who were equally impressive in their victory over Brotherhood ‘C’.
Meanwhile, in Group 2, Brotherhood ‘F’ are aiming for a league and knockout double as they take on Doe Lea ‘A’. Both teams are eager to claim their first-ever Group Two KO trophy.
Well done to Nathan Cooper who made the only notable break of the round, a very respectable 44 break!
TEAM KNOCKOUT
Group one: Semi-Final
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Newbold CA ‘A’ 380-207 Alfreton SC ‘A’
Brotherhood ‘C’ 214-390 Welcome Inst ‘A’
Breaks:
Nathan Cooper, Newbold CA ‘A’ (44)
Group Two: Semi-Final
Sponsored by Lennons SC
Clowne Liberal ‘B’ 205-272 Doe Lea MW ‘A’
Alfreton SC ‘F’ 197-355 Brotherhood ‘F’
Breaks: N/A
Competitions update/results
Finnigan Secures SightRight Money Match Victory to Conclude Romley Event
The prestigious Romley event wrapped up in style this week, with a thrilling bonus money match showdown between the main and plate winners. A lively crowd gathered in Alfreton, eager to witness the clash between Martin Finnigan and Lee Hage.
Both players took time to settle into the contest, with early nerves evident. However, it was Finnigan who found his rhythm first, producing a composed 35 clearance in the opening frame, followed by an impressive 41 in the second, putting the Lennons player firmly in control. Hage responded with a determined fightback, registering a 33 break in the third frame. But Finnigan held his nerve, crafting a crucial 27 clearance to force a black-ball re-spot, which he duly won to establish a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the break.
Hage emerged with renewed determination, capitalizing on his momentum to pull a frame back. However, Finnigan swiftly regained control, sealing the victory with a composed 33 break in the fifth frame. His triumph was met with warm applause from the appreciative audience.
Congratulations to Martin Finnigan on a well-earned win!
Brotherhood 'A2' Triumphs in Semi-Final Thriller
In the Team of Three competition, Brotherhood ‘A2’—comprising Kieron Stevenson, Rob Mullis, and Darren Mosley—secured a hard-fought victory over a formidable Welcome Institute ‘A’ side in a gripping seven-frame semi-final. They now advance to the final, where they will face defending champions Brotherhood ‘A1,’ ensuring an all-Brotherhood ‘A’ showdown. The ‘A1’ team, featuring Jonathan Hall, Dave Wilkinson, and Gary England, will look to retain their crown. An outstanding achievement for the Brotherhood club!
Birley’s Brilliance Edges Him Closer to Sixth Title
David Birley delivered yet another masterclass in his Premier matchup against Hasland’s Jason Rimington. With breaks of 41, 47, and a league-high 61 for the week, Birley moves one step closer to claiming his sixth Premier title. Meanwhile, Alfreton’s Adam Cupit celebrated reaching his first Premier quarter-final, setting up an eagerly anticipated clash against one of the league’s top contenders.
Shock Exits in Handicap Competition
The Handicap competition saw two former champions, Jonathan Hall and Kieron Stevenson, bow out early against lower-division opponents. Despite impressive breaks of 35 and 47, Hall lost a deciding frame to Grassmoor’s Deano Hancock. Stevenson suffered a similar fate, falling by the same scoreline to clubmate John Roseman, who is in top form. Roseman continued his strong run, securing a spot in the Geoff Hardy Quarter-Final with a commanding 3-0 win over Hancock. Also securing a quarter final spot in the Geoff Hardy competition is Lennon’s Lewis Longden, again showing us his much improved scoring ability, making a respectable 45 break against Alfreton’s Shane Miles.
Monk’s Decisive Break Secures Semi-Final Spot
Alfreton’s Ben Monk produced a steady 51 break in the final frame to defeat Brotherhood’s Matt Large, earning a well-deserved place in the semi-finals of the John Smith Memorial Trophy.
Romley/SightRight Money Match
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Martin Finnigan (41,35,33) 4-1 Lee Hage (33)
Premier Competition: Rd 3
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George Wright 0-3 Adam Cupit
Ian Rose 3-0 Gary Scott
Dave Wilkinson 0-3 Kieron Stevenson
David Birley (61,47,41) 3-0 Jason Rimington
Terry Dowson 0-3 Guy Dennis (60)
Rob Mullis 1-3 Jim Harrison (43,30)
Handicap Competition: Rd 3
Sponsored by Alfreton SC
John Roseman (32) 3-2 Kieron Stevenson (35)
Jonathan Hall (47,35) 2-3 Deano Hancock
Harry Anderson: Rd 3
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Rob Morley 3-0 Andrew Frisby
Geoff Hardy Memorial: Rd 3
Sponsored by YM Brotherhood
John Roseman 3-0 Deano Hancock
Lewis Longden (45) 3-0 Shane Miles
John Smith Memorial Trophy: Quarter- Final
Sponsored by Alfreton SC
Matt Large 1-3 Ben Monk (51)
Scotch Doubles: Rd 2
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G.Clarke/T.Dowson 3-1 A.West/J.Rowland
Team Of Three: Semi Final
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Welcome Inst ‘A’ 3-4 Brotherhood ‘A2’
Wayne Martin (37)
Ash Walker (32)
Next Round Draws
Premier
Guy Dennis v Steve Donner
Ian Rose v Adam Clift
Adam Cupit v Jim Harrison
David Birley v Kieron Stevenson
Handicap
John Roseman v Ian Rose
Dave Bolton or Jim Harrison v Alan Crownshaw
Jack Morton or Glen Shawcroft v Jason Rimington
Rich Amalou v Deano Hancock
Harry Anderson
Dave Pagett or Mark Arnott v Adam West or Jim Harrison
David Birley v Rob Morley
Steve Donner v Gary Scott
Ben Monk or Alan Crownshaw v Deano Hancock
Geoff Hardy
Daryl Turner v Wayne Ball or Stewart Hall
Paul Sainsbury v John Roseman
Lewis Longden v Dunc Waring
Steven Moss v Rich Amalou
John Smith
Ben Monk v Jonathan Hall or Ian Rose
Guy Dennis v Alan Crownshaw or Martin Conway
Scotch Doubles
Brownlow/Arthur or Vaulks/Jepson v Lock/Lee
Birley/Shirley or Stevenson/Mullis v Shawcroft/Wright or Amalou’s
Hall/Wilkinson v Kay/Buckland
Clarke/Dowson v Clift/Bolton
Upcoming Finals
Pairs Final
🏆 Glen Shawcroft/Kennedy Wright v’s
Dan Tramontano/Dave Pagett
📍 Lennons SC
📅 Thursday, 13th March @ 7 PM
Team Of Three Final
Brotherhood ‘A1’ v’s Brotherhood ‘A2’
Jonathan Hall Kieron Stevenson Dave Wilkinson Rob Mullis Gary England Daz Mosely
📍Alfreton SC
📅 Thursday, 20th March @ 7 PM