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DaveR
05-18-2008, 06:12 AM
British league Report From Steve Kerns..............

British League Play-Offs - Round One - Westfield make a good start

The Cippenham Club in Slough are playing host to the newest event on the ETTA Calendar, the Premier Division British League play-offs and if the first round of matches are anything to go by, then there is every likelihood that the six participating teams will produce five rounds of very hard fought games.

Many people's favourites, Westfield I opened their weekend with an excellent 6-2 victory over Fusion I, although they will be the first to admit that they were a little fortunate to do so. Five games were decided in the fifth end, and the determined Midlanders won four of them. Three of these victories were achieved by scorelines of 11-9 in the deciding end or closer. David McBeath and Steve Cowley were both undefeated for Westfield whilst the evergreen Tommy Cutler picked up both of his games for Fusion. In the context of the match David McBeath's two wins were vitally important. He beat John Dennison 11-9, 10-12, 9-11, 11-7, 15-13 and if that wasn’t testing enough he also saw off Remigiyus Petrosius 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9, 11-7, his first ever win over the tall Lithuanian star. Westfield no. four Steve Cowley was equally impressive and he scored two excellent victories : 10-12, 11-2, 11-9, 11-7 against Simon Phillipz and he came back from 2-0 down to beat John Dennison 7-11, 5-11, 13-11, 13-11, 11-9. Fusion's Tommy Cutler appears to be playing as well as ever and on this showing he would surely grace the Premier Division. He shaded it 13-11, 11-9, 5-11, 8-11, 11-4 against Chris Doran but he came out all guns blazing to beat Ben Barlow 11-8, 11-4, 11-5.

Derwent with previous Premier Division experience will also fancy their chances of returning to the top flight, and, they looked to be on top form as they beat OLOP Impact I 6-2. Their no. two player Steve Horsfield impressed by beating both Dave Barr (3-0) and Chris Bush (3-1) whilst the fast improving Mark Simpson made his mark as he beat Chris Bush (3-0) and Neil Wright (3-2). OLOP's David Barr fared better in his second singles, and he outplayed Derwent no. one Simon Noutch 3-0.

The match between ELGRE Nottingham I and Brighton I ended all square after ELGRE won the first two games, lost the next four and finished strongly to rescue a point. The ETTA Ranking List "took a battering" with Brighton's Evan Sharp getting the better of Mark Green (3-2) but missing out against David Arrowsmith (3-1). In another upset Brighton's Dov Katz scored an excellent 11-9, 11-9, 11-4 win over Chris Rogers and in the closest game of the match Sam Perry came through to beat Jack Boult 11-5, 8-11, 9-11, 11-1, 12-10. Perry had also impressed in his first singles and he edged out Dov Katz 11-6, 11-4, 6-11, 11-8.

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British League Play-Offs - Rounds Two - Second strong showing from David McBeath

Round two of the British League Play-Off matches gave further evidence that this could be a very evenly matched weekend with all three games uniquely finishing tied at 4-4.

Westfield had expected a tough ride against OLOP Impact I and they won't have been surprised by the result. Westfield surged into a 3-1 lead but OLOP hit back well. Dave Barr played his part in the fight-back by beating Ben Barlow 11-8, 11-8, 11-9 and Chris Bush made his presence felt by getting the better of Chris Doran 11-9, 11-8, 11-5. Hari Gehlot made sure that the Berkshire side shared the points by getting the better of Aaron Fennell 11-7 11-8, 15-13. Hard-hitting David McBeath, playing at number three for Westfield was again their most successful player and he beat both Hari Gehlot (3-0) and Stephen Gertsen (3-2).

Derwent also had to settle for a draw, and despite leading 3-2 they had to rely on Mark Simpson winning his second singles in the last game to earn their share of the points. Simpson, a 3-2 winner against Mark Green also came through his second encounter, beating David Arrowsmith 10-12, 11-9, 11-8, 11-7. Simon Noutch played his part for Derwent beating Sam Perry 11-9, 11-4, 11-13, 11-8 and Chris Rogers 11-8, 6-11, 11-9, 8-11, 11-9 whilst Steve Horsfield, so successful against OLOP drew a blank on this occasion, losing to Chris Rogers (1-3) and to Mark Green (again 1-3).

Fusion will again feel hard done by after being held to a draw by Brighton I. In their first game they lost four of the five games that went to a fifth end, whereas this time they were only successful in one out of four five-enders. In successive games Jack Boult beat John Dennison 15-13, 10-12, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7; Evan Sharp beat Simon Phillipz 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 7-11, 11-8 and Jevgenijus Paramanov saw off Tommy Cutler 9-11, 6-11, 11-9, 12-10, 11-7. A special mention here for Simon Phillipz, who scored his first win of the day, and a fine one it was as well, a 6-11, 11-4, 13-11, 13-11 success against Eli Baraty.

Hovis Bread Eater
05-18-2008, 09:16 AM
Derwent top the League after day 1

Tinykin
05-18-2008, 01:43 PM
Seeing that Oxford Fireplace were kicked out, how many Premier spaces are up for grabs?

DaveR
05-18-2008, 03:48 PM
Was that the team that didnt turn up?

Hovis Bread Eater
05-18-2008, 04:50 PM
yes and two places up for grabs, think Derwent finished 3rd after a bad second day

DaveR
05-18-2008, 11:44 PM
Mark Simpson, Derwent's fast-improving no. four scored two important wins as his team moved a step closer to the British League Premier Division, by beating Brighton 6-2. Simpson beat both Eli Baraty (11-7, 11-7, 7-11, 13-11) and Jack Boult (9-11, 12-10, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7) as his side gradually took control of proceedings. Their no. one player, Simon Noutch also played his part and he beat Jevgeni Paramonov 11-6, 11-7, 8-11, 9-11, 12-10 as well as Dov Katz 11-5, 11-7, 5-11, 12-10. With five points out of six Derwent now look to have every chance of qualifying for next year's Premier Division.

Second-placed Westfield had to settle for a draw against ELGRE Nottingham I, their second draw of the weekend, after a match which both teams may feel they could have won. Westfield's Ben Barlow, who sensationally reached the Mens Singles Semi-Finals at the English National Championships in March was unable to replicate his form here and he missed out to both Sam Perry (11-13, 8-11, 4-11) and to Chris Rogers (11-8, 7-11, 11-9, 4-11, 8-11). With Mark Green coming within a whisker of beating Chris Doran it looked as if ELGRE might clinch victory at one stage. Doran just held on against Green, running out a mightily relieved 10-12, 11-9, 10-12, 11-6, 16-14 winner. Doran also produced a fine performance against Chris Rogers and he powered his way through to a very impressive 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 victory. With everything to play for in the last game ELGRE's David Arrowsmith looked to be on the way to beating Steve Cowley after he moved into a 2-1 lead. However, Cowley hit back hard and he eventually ran out a 4-11, 11-4, 15-17, 11-6, 11-6 winner.

Fusion scored their first win of the weekend, a timely 5-3 success against OLOP Impact I, and they could yet feature amongst the two promoted sides. Remi Petrosius and Tommy Cutler were both undefeated with Remi seeing off David Barr (13-11, 11-7, 12-10) and Chris Bush (11-6, 3-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-7) whilst Tommy got the better of Stephen Gertsen (13-11, 11-7, 10-12, 11-3) and David Barr (8-11, 13-11, 11-7, 11-4). John Dennison recorded Fusion’s vital fifth win, beating Neil Wright 11-9, 11-9, 12-10 in the last game of the match.

Round Four of the British League Premier Division Play-Offs saw the clash of the top two teams and it was Westfield who took the match 5-3, beating Derwent. This time all three matches in the round produced 5-3 scorelines.

Westfield surged into a 3-0 lead with Ben Barlow beating Steve Horsfield 3-1, Chris Doran rescuing a 10-7 fourth game deficit to get the better of Simon Noutch 6-11, 11-4, 7-11, 12-10, 14-12 and David McBeath getting the better of Mark Simpson 12-10, 11-13, 11-7, 11-9. Westfield very almost made it 4-0 and it took a last gasp effort from Richard Smith to edge out Steve Cowley 5-11, 10-12, 11-6, 12-10, 13-11. Would this provide Derwent with the impetus to get back into the game ?. They couldn't quite manage it. Ben Barlow won his second singles, beating Simon Noutch
11-7, 13-11, 6-11, 11-8 and the reliable Chris Doran sealed his side's victory by seeing off Richard Smith 11-6, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5.

Fusion moved into third place by beating ELGRE Nottingham 5-3 after having trailed 2-0. Simon Phillipz started their revival by beating Craig Feargrieve 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-6 and John Dennison levelled the scores by getting the better of David Arrowsmith 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, 6-11, 11-8. Tommy Cutler who had lost to Mark Green in five ends made no mistake in his second singles and he made short work of Sam Perry winning 11-4, 11-8, 11-3. The advantage was now with Fusion, and, although Mark Green beat Simon Phillipz 3-2, Remi Petrosius restored his team’s lead by beating David Arrowsmith decisively 11-6, 11-4, 11-3. John Dennison had the task of sealing the win for the South London team and he was up to the role, getting the better of Craig Feargrieve 11-4, 9-11, 11-4, 11-8.

OLOP Impact produced their best display of the weekend, beating Brighton 5-3. It was David Barr who led the way with wins over Jevgeni Paramonov (12-10, 11-6, 4-11, 11-6) and Dov Katz (11-5, 9-11, 11-3, 7-11, 11-5), not bad going as Barr had intended to sit this game out, and, only stepped in when his team-mate Chris Bush arrived late. Brighton levelled the scores at 3-3 but OLOP reasserted themselves in the last two games. Stephen Gertsen beat Jack Boult 13-11, 11-8, 11-4 and Neil Wright sealed his side's victory by getting the better of Evan Sharp 11-5, 4-11, 11-6, 11-6

DaveR
05-19-2008, 10:23 AM
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Round Four of the British League Premier Division Play-Offs saw the clash of the top two teams and it was Westfield who took the match 5-3, beating Derwent. This time all three matches in the round produced 5-3 scorelines.

Westfield surged into a 3-0 lead with Ben Barlow beating Steve Horsfield 3-1, Chris Doran rescuing a 10-7 fourth game deficit to get the better of Simon Noutch 6-11, 11-4, 7-11, 12-10, 14-12 and David McBeath getting the better of Mark Simpson 12-10, 11-13, 11-7, 11-9. Westfield very almost made it 4-0 and it took a last gasp effort from Richard Smith to edge out Steve Cowley 5-11, 10-12, 11-6, 12-10, 13-11. Would this provide Derwent with the impetus to get back into the game ?. They couldn't quite manage it. Ben Barlow won his second singles, beating Simon Noutch
11-7, 13-11, 6-11, 11-8 and the reliable Chris Doran sealed his side's victory by seeing off Richard Smith 11-6, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5.

Fusion moved into third place by beating ELGRE Nottingham 5-3 after having trailed 2-0. Simon Phillipz started their revival by beating Craig Feargrieve 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-6 and John Dennison levelled the scores by getting the better of David Arrowsmith 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, 6-11, 11-8. Tommy Cutler who had lost to Mark Green in five ends made no mistake in his second singles and he made short work of Sam Perry winning 11-4, 11-8, 11-3. The advantage was now with Fusion, and, although Mark Green beat Simon Phillipz 3-2, Remi Petrosius restored his team’s lead by beating David Arrowsmith decisively 11-6, 11-4, 11-3. John Dennison had the task of sealing the win for the South London team and he was up to the role, getting the better of Craig Feargrieve 11-4, 9-11, 11-4, 11-8.

OLOP Impact produced their best display of the weekend, beating Brighton 5-3. It was David Barr who led the way with wins over Jevgeni Paramonov (12-10, 11-6, 4-11, 11-6) and Dov Katz (11-5, 9-11, 11-3, 7-11, 11-5), not bad going as Barr had intended to sit this game out, and, only stepped in when his team-mate Chris Bush arrived late. Brighton levelled the scores at 3-3 but OLOP reasserted themselves in the last two games. Stephen Gertsen beat Jack Boult 13-11, 11-8, 11-4 and Neil Wright sealed his side's victory by getting the better of Evan Sharp 11-5, 4-11, 11-6, 11-6.

After only scoring one point from their first two matches few people outside of Dulwich would have been prepared to gamble on Fusion securing one of the British League Premier Division Play-Off promotion places. However, that is what Fusion have achieved and by beating Derwent 5-3 they pipped their Yorkshire rivals for second place. Playing under the added pressure of knowing that if the match finished level Derwent would finish ahead on games difference seemed to inspire the Fusion team rather than hinder them. Remi Petrosius and Tommy Cutler were both undefeated and both players produced some of their best play of the weekend. Remi's opening 11-7, 4-11, 11-8, 6-11, 11-9 victory against Simon Noutch gave Fusion the perfect start and Tommy built on it by beating Steve Horsfield in four sets. Derwent hit back through Richard Smith and Mark Simpson but Tommy's second win, a vital 8-11, 11-5, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5 victory over Simon Noutch gave Fusion the edge and Remi Petrosius added to their lead by getting the better of Richard Smith 11-8, 9-11, 4-11, 11-1, 11-3. With the score at 4-3 it was Simon Phiilipz who delivered the coup de grace and he scarcely put a foot wrong as he beat Steve Horsfield 11-8, 11-5, 12-10 with some truly inspired forehand hitting from "off the bounce". This gave Fusion their third successive victory, and with that promotion to the Premier Division.

Westfield duly clinched the title and by beating Brighton 6-2 they made it three wins and two draws for the weekend. They looked assured here with Chris Doran and David McBeath both staying undefeated. David excelled by beating Jevgeni Paramonov 12-10, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9 whilst Aaron Fennell (in his second match of the weekend) notched up a superb 11-7, 11-9, 12-10 victory over Jack Boult. Aaron Fennell came close to adding a second victory, before missing out narrowly in an all-action encounter against Evan Sharp. Sharp edged home 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, 12-10

OLOP Impact finished in fourth place by getting the better of ELGRE Nottingham 6-2. OLOP's David Barr and Neil Wright were both undefeated with Barr doing very well to avenge a Senior Premier Division County Championships defeat against Sam Perry. On this occasion Barr was very much the Master winning 11-8, 11-4, 11-9. Perry was more successful in his other singles, getting the better of Chris Bush 11-8, 11-4, 11-8. Mark Green completed what was an excellent weekend by getting the better of Hari Gehlot 11-9, 11-7, 11-5.

Moggy
05-19-2008, 06:23 PM
http://www.sportfocus.com/newsimage/nat%20082.jpg


Good picture for Spot the Ball, especially since his eyes are closed.

On other point, someone argue that the serve is legal!

Annie
05-19-2008, 06:47 PM
Good picture for Spot the Ball, especially since his eyes are closed.


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

$1,000 to the first correct answer! :resent:

Annie
05-19-2008, 06:48 PM
C4



Gosh you lot are just too slow! :evillaugh:

Moggy
05-19-2008, 07:29 PM
Annie, is the grid mapped on to the picture by freeware (if so which?), or is it photoshopped on (which I half expect).
TIA.

Annie
05-19-2008, 07:35 PM
I can't afford fancy software like DaveR! I fugged it in PowerPoint. :resent:

Hovis Bread Eater
05-19-2008, 08:03 PM
c4 i think thats where the ball is

Annie
05-19-2008, 08:40 PM
c4 i think thats where the ball is

:resent:..

Mr Wilko
05-19-2008, 09:04 PM
well spotted !!!!!!! lol

Hovis Bread Eater
05-20-2008, 09:48 AM
thanks, im very observant (some say nosey)

Mr Wilko
05-20-2008, 08:19 PM
i knew your glasses (contacts???) would come in handy one day!!!! lol

Annie
05-20-2008, 09:01 PM
thanks, im very observant (some say nosey)

Big nose eh? :spiteful:

Paul B
09-26-2008, 03:50 PM
Here is where our elite are playing this season http://www.etta.co.uk/ezine/aug/images/spacer.gif
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Players and thier leagues (Left to Right)

Germany
Paul Drinkhall (1) - Bundesliga Top Division for TTC Indeland Julich
Gavin Evans (3) - Bundesliga Division 3 Seliegen Stadt
Daniel Reed (3) - Bundesliga Division 3 for Cologne
Sweden
Gavin Rumgay - Sweden Elite Division for Grostorp/Osterlin
Matt Ware - Sweden Division 1 for Molndal
Michael Marsden - Sweden Division 1 for Norcopensanne
Emma Vickers - Sweden Division 1 for Ljungsbro BTK
Melissa Wright - Sweden Division 1 for Ljungsbro BTK
Hannah Hicks - Sweden Division 1 for Ljungsbro BTK
Dominique Jones - Sweden Division 1 for Ljungsbro BTK

France
Darius Knight (2) – France Division 2 for Montpellier
Kelly Sibley – France Division 1 for Souche Niort
Joanna Parker - France Division 1 for Kremlin – Paris – Bisentra
Naomi Owen - France Division 1 for Saint Quentin

Switzerland
Tim Yarnall - Switzerland Division 1 for Meryn

Belgium
Chris Doran - Belgium Division 2 for TTC Ekeren
Craig Bryant - Belgium Division 2 for TTC Ekeren


Interesting to see how many British Players play abroad these days.

Tinykin
09-26-2008, 10:41 PM
A small point, but the 4 English girls are playing in the Swedish Womens' Elite division for Ljungsbro BTK.
http://www.svenskbordtennis.com/Table.asp?TournamentId=53539
Hannah Hicks is having a 50% success rate, which in this company is extremely good.

Mr Wilko
09-27-2008, 06:48 PM
is marsden back in sweden ?????????

TS
09-27-2008, 07:09 PM
Im signed on yes. Ive missed the first weekend because of my leg. I'll be there in January for my first game of the season, leg permitting.

Annie
09-27-2008, 07:23 PM
Best of luck TS. :thumbsup: This last few months must have been really frustrating!

It kills me to have to wait a whole 7 days to play again. :resent:

Mr Wilko
09-27-2008, 07:29 PM
i am suprised you are allowed back!!!!!! he he he he :thtease::thtease::thtease:

Mr Wilko
09-27-2008, 07:30 PM
good luck matey :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Annie
09-27-2008, 07:40 PM
i am suprised you are allowed back!!!!!! he he he he :thtease::thtease::thtease:

Who is this meant for? I'll give you my backhand cheeky!

Mr Wilko
09-27-2008, 07:42 PM
it is for TS!!!!!

Annie
09-27-2008, 07:48 PM
I thought rumour had got around that my back hand serve was evil! EVIL I tell you!! :evillaugh:

Mr Wilko
09-27-2008, 07:59 PM
is it legal though??? he he he

Annie
09-27-2008, 08:01 PM
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/Emotions/notthatgirl.gif Of course!