Can wilko become European Champ

[Mr Wilko]

As some of you will know i am away to Poland to play in the European Revenue & Customs Tournament from the 14th to 18th of May (giving Harry & Ed a chance to become Durham Champ on the 18th) I have a strong chance of coming home with a European title under my belt being No2 seed in the mens singles and possibly No2 in Mens dbls.
For a change i am taking it seriously by starting training at Birtley and also dieting which i started of well by loosing 6lb in 2 weeks any tips to help me succed will be greatly appriciated.
I will let you all know how i have done on my return (hopefully with some quality photosto go with it,) lets see if we can have a northern European Champ!!!!!!

All your support will be appriciated. :rocker::woho::rocker:

[FantasyCheeseBasin]

hoorah mr wilko go for it and bring it back :dance3:

[TS]

Durham championships. I play for that county and i know nothing about it. Its a conspiracy.

Oh yeh...........good look Wilko.

[Robstar]

you would have won the mens doubles if the selecters of the team were genuine John Crawford should b your doubles patner remind your team manager it is run by RCSL not him any way enough of politics. Best of luck in the event and I am arranging a space in the trophy room at longbenton

[Annie]

BRAN! I've just recently lost loads of weight by eating the right things regularly, then I hit a plateau. Where I had two wheat-a-bix in the morning I now have one and a hand full of Allbran.

From my first bowl it has increased my metabolism and the weight is coming off again. Leave it to soak in the milk for 10-15 mins before you eat it and it blends into the wheat-a-bix and you hardly notice it's there.

It's so important to eat regularly and have a balanced diet. But as an aid to health and wellbeing on the inside.......BRAN! :thumbsup:

Good luck for the championships and we definitely would like to see your trophies in the Gallery.

[JKC]

He could become the European Revenue & Customs caption competition champion if such a tournament existed.

[Dave Robson]

Lol nice one JKC.......

Seriously i wish Andrew the best in the competition, which as with all things european i like the UK to win!

As regards dieting you aint to far away wliko mate and your playing pretty well so yes you got a great chance. By the way how good is the oppostion and what standard?

In relation to the County Championships...........well Ed Smith, ye hes playing quite well................i cant remember whos the holder.................oh yes its me heheheheh so Ed aint got a look in !

[HarryBelafonte]

about time you won sommet mr wilfo....:taz:

Sure you can do it Andrew,use the Zoki punch and plenty of cho!!!!!!!!! and the odd alle!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Guy]

Sounds like someone is may be eating healthier…………..good for you.
My 2 cent of advice, keep hydrated. To much soda and coffee with its caffeine content will dehydrate you. If you are prone to leg cramps, keep some tonic water available. The quinine content in tonic water will help with leg cramps.

Congratulations. I hope you do well in both events. Looking forward to seeing some photos

[Annie]

My 2 cent of advice, keep hydrated. To much soda and coffee with its caffeine content will dehydrate you. If you are prone to leg cramps, keep some tonic water available. The quinine content in tonic water will help with leg cramps.


Great tip to share! :thumbsup:

[Moggy]

Good luck Mr Wilko, hope you do well.

Are there any links to this comp?

[The Windmill]

Best of luck.....My advice is that you need to get more practice under your belt and a little fitness training so you don't run out of steam as the tournament progresses. I remember loosing in the semi's of the doubles in the European Postal and Telecoms workers Championships a few years ago in Sweden.....It was one of my biggest disappointments in table tennis not getting to the final. ....You need to give yourself the best chance you can......so if you are serious about winning, practice, practice, training and more practice as well as more training are key components in doing well. A little luck also helps....Enjoy the trip and the crack....but above all bring the trophy home with you.

[Mr Wilko]

hey all this support is bringing tears to my eye's i didnt think you cared as much!!! lol

thanks to Guy for the advice about tonic water as i do suffor from cramp in my calf's in between games.

the standard of play is like the north east local tournaments with about 5 strong players capable of winning but with the current holder from Hungary (won it for last 5 years) who is a semi pro but is beatable (and yes Harry i will be using plenty CHO's & ALLE's)

i will do my best to bring trophy home and i will publish any photo's onto site........... plus thanks for all tips on dieting and training training practice & training any more will still be taken on board.


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[Annie]

Would be great if you could get some video footage as I'm sure DaveR can do his usual magic on it! :thumbsup:

[Mr Wilko]

well am taking digital camera but its got no sound but could also use my phone, will ask others if in final to video it!!!

thanks for your tips on dieting annie

[Annie]

well am taking digital camera but its got no sound but could also use my phone, will ask others if in final to video it!!!

thanks for your tips on dieting annie

Well Dave's latest trick is editing video footage and adding music to it so a lack of sound will be no problem. And yes it would be great to have you videoed in the final. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/mrwilko.gif

And I have to say The Windmill's post brought tears to my eyes too! :cry1:

[TS]

Wilko, get yourself down to ormesby in the run up to the championships. We'll put you through your paces and get you fit............well.....fitter.

[Mr Wilko]

Wilko, get yourself down to ormesby in the run up to the championships. We'll put you through your paces and get you fit............well.....fitter.


what nights do they train TS would be good training against people i dont always train against

[TS]

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 6.30 till 9.00. Get urself down 2nyt!

[Mr Wilko]

Good luck Mr Wilko, hope you do well.

Are there any links to this comp?


no links, but once i get back i will get DaveR to put some stuff/videos etc on site for you all to watch and hopefully see me collecting the title!!!

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[HarryBelafonte]

:thtease::resent:you have nt practiced mr wilko,tut,tut,will tell annie and the boys.....
if you dont you ll have as much chance as sunderland have of finishing above the skunks,thats mackem for newcast:redcard: cant bear to say it....
well actually we have a good chance as we play bolton and you play chelsea...:woho::woho::woho:so we probably will finish above you....
ha ha...get some practice in lazy boy....your turning into a taxi driver......:happy::bag:

[Annie]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/rack.jpg

I think we should put him on the Rack until he starts training properly and if that doesn't work then maybe a bit of :whip:will whip him into action!

[HarryBelafonte]

please put it back to normal,had a couple of drinks,dont know what day it is....all upside down:redcard:
and annie dont mention the whip andy used to play on benny s team.say no more...:bag:

[Annie]

and annie dont mention the whip andy used to play on benny s team.say no more...:bag:

:scratchchin:Hmmm! That sounds naughty to me! :nono:

[Mr Wilko]

hey you too!!!!! last week i had a match on wednesday so could not train as well, i am not that clever???

and as for sunderland finishing above us there is probably more chance of Annie whipping me into shape!!!! lol

[Annie]

There's every chance! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/Emotions/whipg.gif

[JKC]

'andy used to play on benny s team'

Is this a Euphemism I don't know?

[Annie]

How's the training going Mr Wilko?

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[Mr Wilko]

not trained as have had league matches but am still dieting think i will be going on wednesday though as only 2 weeks left till i go plus season is finished now so need to keep my eye in

[Annie]

not trained as have had league matches but am still dieting think i will be going on wednesday though as only 2 weeks left till i go plus season is finished now so need to keep my eye in

Don't forget Chicky BRAN! :thumbsup:

Just not before the game OK? :covereyes:

[Hovis Bread Eater]

Where in Poland are you going? Bring Eddie a wife back with you.

[The Windmill]

Where in Poland are you going? Bring Eddie a wife back with you.

He has enough Ex partners already......He is single handedly keeping the CSA going......

[Mr Wilko]

am going to warsaw hovis and as windy says he does not need any help or further hindrance as he pays enough csa

[Dave Robson]

Hey get training mate!

And take some thermals its freezing over there, which leads me to the next issue.......when you serve in poland make sure you throw the ball up but not to high or itl have snow on it when it comes down...................or up in your case!

[Mr Wilko]

hey i know what 6" is DaveR plus i know it means throwing it up not down unlike some people???LOL

[St wilk58]

been giving your mix doubles partner some coaching she says no probs to win

[Mr Wilko]

who are you st wilk58??? hope its been good coaching as we also should stand a chance in the mixed??

[Annie]

Hey! When you bring the trophy home I think we should all go down the pub to celerbrate and guess who's getting the first round in?
































http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/spongewallet.jpg BOBBYYYYYYYYYY!

[Spongebob!]

Hey! When you bring the trophy home I think we should all go down the pub to celerbrate and guess who's getting the first round in?

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/spongewallet.jpg BOBBYYYYYYYYYY!

Hey no problem - if Andy came back with the title / trophy it would be my pleasure!

Spongey :thumbsup:

[Mr Wilko]

well only 2 more days then i will be on my travels and hopefully this time next week bringing the title home, stand a good change in all three events (singles, mens dbls & mixed) so any title will be good but i am keeping my fingers crossed for the singles.

cheers sponge hope the round is on you!!!!!!!

[Annie]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/Emotions/capclap.gif We're cheering you all the way on one condition!................





No Gwyneth Paltrow speaches when you get back! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/Emotions/award.gif

[Mr Wilko]

ok i wont i promice................................. i would just like to thank my mam for giving birth to me all those years ago ,the people who have inspired to play tt......................... nar only kidding!!!!!!!!!!!

[Annie]

I just hope Mr Wilko doesn't over do it on the Bran!

Pardon! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prtsIbjTjQc) :redcard:



I wonder which one is Mr Wilko? :scratchhead:

[Annie]

Just wondering how our Champ is getting on? anyone know?

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[Annie]

Hope he's using the Bran to it's full effect to distract his opponents!

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[HarryBelafonte]

He is in the final ...
plays top hungarian....:woho:

[Annie]

He is in the final ...
plays top hungarian....:woho:

Wooooooaaaaaaa!

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[Mr Wilko]

Hi Louise here Andy's partner unfortunately he lost in the final to the hungarian, won the mixed doubles and the team got gold too

[Annie]

Hi Louise here Andy's partner unfortunately he lost in the final to the hungarian, won the mixed doubles and the team got gold too

Louise thank you so much for keeping us updated. What a result, 2 medals at least! :thumbsup:

I bet he gave my country man a good run for his money :woho:

From everyone on TT Talk, I'm sure, wish him a safe journey home.

[Dave Robson]

Top geezer...................nice one louise..........your better on here than driving a car !

[IWW]

Did you take any pics wilko?

[Annie]

I'm sure pictures will be forthcoming as they were preordered!

[Moggy]

Have been on the look out for any news on this. Well done Mr Wilko - it must make all that travelling worth while - did you keep your medals on all the way home?:thumbsup:

[Annie]

I don't know why but I'm just gushing with pride that one of our Members has done so well :blush2:

Excellent job Wilko :thumbsup:

[HarryBelafonte]

Well done mr welkio,who says civil servants are a bunch of losers....

not me,,
well done andy,nice to see thet got the draw right this year,well done for taking your chance,
new the hungarian would be good,def semi pro,I think joyner klamper and gergely were officially postman,cant be sure tho...:dance3:

[MK Chris]

Well done fella.. I don't know you like some of this lot do, but always good to see a Brit doing well abroad in any sport.

[Annie]

I'm torn cos my heritage is Hungarian but Mr Wilko is from UK where I was born and raised.

Hmmmmm............................................ ..http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/mrwilko.gifIt's where my roots are.

[MK Chris]

You couldn't lose then(!)

[Guy]

Congrats to you Mr. Wilko:thumbsup:

[Spongebob!]

Hi Louise here Andy's partner unfortunately he lost in the final to the hungarian, won the mixed doubles and the team got gold too

Hi Louise - waaaaaaaaaaaahey for Wilko.....brilliant news - I've had everything crossed for him (well almost!). You must be so pround and the little one for her Daddy.

Please send my congratulations to him and let him know that the drinks are definitely on me as promised!!!

Thanks Spongey :dance3:

[MK Chris]

waaaaaaaaaaaahey
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[Mr Wilko]

well hello everyone i have returned from my travels and as my better half told you i did very well but unfortunatley was unable to bring home the mens singles title which has once again returned to Hungary!!!!
on my journey to the final i beat the no1 Polish in quarters(who said he was ranked around 25 in Poland) and the no 1 Lithuanian in semi's.
In the mixed we had a difficult group being drawn against the polish No1's were we lost 3-0 but won others to qualify in second place, we won our quarters with ease but played the Polish no2 in semi who defeated the Hungarian no1 in quarters, we got off to a good start which continued for a very good win of 3-0. In the final we had to play the Polish no1's again but this time the story was different after taking the first 11-5 we threw away a 10-4 lead in second eventually loosing 14-12 to the delight of the Polish crowd, after a good start in the 3rd taking that game 11-6 we carried on to dominate the 4th winning 11-6 (big CHO) bringing Gold back to England.
Then the icing on the cake was taking the team event Beating Lithuania (who got 3rd) then Hungary "A" (last years winners) to get another Gold for England.
So 2 Golds 1 Silver and a 5th (mens dbls) was a good day at the office!!!!!!!!

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[Mr Wilko]

Top geezer...................nice one louise..........your better on here than driving a car !

i can drive cheeky bugger!!!!!! :thtease::thtease::thtease:(Louise) lol

[Mr Wilko]

Did you take any pics wilko?


pictures to follow from pro photographer on disc if unable to put on site will forward onto DaveR for his assistance!!!!

[Annie]

So 2 Golds 1 Silver and a 5th (mens dbls) was a good day at the office!!!!!!!!

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[HarryBelafonte]

Who travelled with you andy wilkinthrope?

[Mr Wilko]

i travelled all by my self and that included stopping in the dam then to Poland finding my lift who i had never met before.When in poland getting taxi to new town then a bus from the new town to airport then back to dam then home!!!! i think that deserves a pat on the back to Harry what you think !!!!!!!!! lol

[Annie]

You should have asked...................I'd have loaned you my Cowasaki! :thumbsup:

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[The Windmill]

Mr Wilko congrats. Who were the other team members and doubles partners ? It may be posted earlier in the thread but I do not have the time to search.....Ta

[Mr Wilko]

Mr Wilko congrats. Who were the other team members and doubles partners ? It may be posted earlier in the thread but I do not have the time to search.....Ta

Cheers Windy, Our team consisted of 5 players 4 men and 1 women which was split into 2 teams for the team event my team was -

Men
1) Me
2) Steve Worsman (from Bradford)
Woman
1) Julie Beaumont (from Doncaster??)

& Team 2 was
1) Trevor Pitts (from Leeds)
2) Carl Nash (Devon??)

i played mens dbls with Steve & mixed dbls with Julie :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Mr Wilko]

You should have asked...................I'd have loaned you my Cowasaki! :thumbsup:

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Dont think that would be leagal in Poland!!!!! LOL :thtease:

[Annie]

Dont think that would be leagal in Poland!!!!! LOL :thtease:

Hey anything is legal in Poland except British Workers! :Ahhh:

[Mr Wilko]

yeah guess thats true!!!!