Week 17/18 Update
Tonne up for Donner
Steve Donner, Alfreton SC ‘A’
Over the festive period, with only a handful of matches taking place and a week until league fixtures resumed, the standout moment came from an impromptu Premier competition match between Jack Morton and Steve Donner. Fresh from their rescheduled 4-1 league win against Brotherhood ‘A’, the duo returned to Alfreton SC to play their singles match. Despite the late hour, the contest wrapped up just before closing time.
Morton started stronger, reaching the point where Donner needed snookers. However, Donner, whose safety play is often underrated, responded well. He managed to get the snookers required and followed up with a decisive clearance to take the first frame. Riding a wave of confidence, Steve opened the second frame with a break of 24 but faltered shortly after. A loose safety shot from Jack gave Steve another opportunity, and Donner capitalised, compiling his second century of the season – a brilliant 109 clearance.
Lifted by his form, Steve quickly gained control in the third frame, with another century seeming imminent. Unfortunately, his break ended on the final red, but he still closed the match in style with an impressive 91 break.
After the match, Steve admitted he feels capable of scoring heavily every time he steps up to the table – and his recent performances suggest he’s right. With momentum firmly on his side, all eyes will be on Steve to see how he performs in the second half of the season.
Brotherhood’s Kieron Stevenson was also thrilled to notch a century break this week, even if it came during a friendly match against his clubmate, Matt Large. Stevenson demonstrated he’s still got the skills with an impressive 110 break. Later, he took to Facebook to share a light-hearted jab:
“Nice effort, Mr. Donner, with your 109 :)”
Kieron Stevenson, Brotherhood ‘A’
RESULTS
Re-arranged league fixtures
Division 2
Alfreton SC ‘B’ 3-2 Grassmoor WMC ‘A’
(Alfreton ‘B’ are the only team in the entire league to remain unbeaten so far this season)!
Premier Division
Brotherhood ‘A’ 1-4 Alfreton SC ‘A’
Kieron Stevenson (37) Kennedy Wright (39)
Premier Competition: Rd 2
Sponsored by Alfreton SC
Jack Morton 0-3 Steve Donner (109,91)
Adam Cupit 3-0 Damien Woodward
Handicap Competition: Rd 2
Sponsored by Alfreton SC
Rich Amalou 3-2 Lee Hage (35,34)
Terry Dowson 2-3 Ian Rose (32,31)
Harry Anderson Memorial Trophy: Rd 2
Sponsored by Archie Anderson
Ian Rose (40) 1-3 Mark Arnott
Geoff Hardy Memorial Trophy: Rd 2
Sponsored by YM Brotherhood
Nick Gaunt 1-3 Jack Johnson
Nathan Brown 3-0 Mike Boden
Team Of Three: Rd 1
Sponsored by Alfreton SC
Newbold CA ‘A’ 4-2 Lennons ‘I’
Kieron Wood (38,32)
Pairs: Quarter Final
Sponsored by Lennons SC
D.Wilkinson/J.Hall 0-3 D.Pagett/D.Tramontano
J.H (31) D.P (60,40)
G.Shawcroft/K.Wright 3-0 D.Neale/R.Neale
G.S (30,30)
D.Lock/M.Lee 1-3 D.Bolton/A.Clift
D.B (42,30)
J.Johnson/L.Longden 0-3 M.Conway/A.Frisby
Congratulations to all 4 sets of players on reaching the semi finals of the pairs competition!
In other competitions, please be aware that all matches are to be played by the end of January, so if not done so already, please arrange your fixture asap with your opponents.
Thank you.