Lea Hall bowled the green very well but we toiled and laboured with nobody really putting a full game together. After four we were 23 down without a winner. The second four mustered two winners but dropped ten shots as did the final four all in all it was a performance to forget and move on from.
As we were having the tea, which Bungee rated at 4 Chris Greenhills
despite the Curry being a little mild for his tastes, 8 county bowlers showed up not realising they were too late to watch Lode lanes finest. Thankfully the good people of Lea Hall put some impromptu competition on to keep them from rioting. I have no clue what was going on but it appeared the Greville won. In the stands the crowed were getting Rowdy - Savo declared them all rubbish and any of The tavern would have qualified (I guess he hadn’t watched much of the game earlier). During one discussion over how bad or good Paul Rodgers is as a singer, normally mild Mannered lord Lowe lost it over Chuckle's assertion that Rodgers was a better bowler than singer and managed to plant one on Scotty soiling his regal hands on a commoner in the process. The Joke is on Dave though as if he had seen Paul’s performance for Greet in the Yardley and District cup final in 91 he would have to agree with Scott. Besides Paul Rodgers told me just last week how much he can’t stand Lowey.
Division five was never going to be able to contain the Tavern squad we had this year and hopefully four wont be able to either. We have, however, had a few hiccoughs we need to eliminate going forward.
We lost two close away games at the Bell and Marsh lane and we should have put those games to bed long before the end and yesterdays game was a one off but we had several games at home that we should have added another 20 plus to. We have had a great year and should rightly be proud of ourselves but we have to look honestly and objectively at what hasn't worked and when things haven't gone to plan and strive to improve.
Congratulations to Wiggy on going 20 games unbeaten and winning the divisional averages. He has taken some stick over who he has played but he doesn't chose the number(well, not all the time just the odd occasion) and the last two weeks were wins over good bowlers and he has deserved the accolades and plaudits he will get at the awards dinners - he may not enjoy playing number 1 every week next year as much.
Its time now to look forward to next year have a pleasant winter come back refreshed with a renewed vigour for bowls and as soon as the green opens we can get practising this was the easy year things get tougher from now on in and we all need to improve our games.
Player round up
Alan Savage
Alan had the distinction of having a better away record than home one this season and played for 4 promoted sides, winning two championships and 1 cup before calling it a day early to hit the showers first and use up all the hot water
Dave Hosgood
Wiz was apparently worrying for his place in the A team at the start of the year but was always part of the plans. big wins at the Forget Me Not and the Raven helped get the season of to a flyer and bowled well throughout the season.
Chris Greenhill
An able deputy for captain Parental Guidance tips in the triumphant Tuesdays, but it was the selection of Chris that appeared my most controversial decision. I am happy to say though Chris grew as the season progressed and now is an integral part of the team. His temper needs managing but his bowling has come on leaps and bounds always prepared to listen and desperate to improve.
Jack Savage
The home loving left hander has had another fine home campaign. His fine run at home is almost mirrored by his disastrous away record, however. Jack's willingness to improve this will surely bear fruit next year and with a job with more sociable hours hopefully on the horizon we could soon broaden his away day horizons and hopefully improve his fortunes.
John Price
JP joined this year and has been a vital cog in everything the side has done and bought into and changed helped change the ethos of the whole club. His presence has added much needed experience to the middle four and his form at home has been amazing considering his lack of time on the green.
Richie Dingley
Despite playing once a week playing with cranky bowls and missing several games, Richie kept pulling out the cards home and away for a plus of over 100. When Richie clicks its frightening what he is capable of.
Larry Goodridge
Larrys consistency made him the obvious choice as a number 1 this year home or away. His performances were brilliant and it took some amazing performances to get the better of him. A reassuring figure to be on the green at the same time with.
Chris Downes
Chris started in the B team and wasn't sure if he would be bowling at all this year but seemed more assured and confident with each game if he can continue his rise back to the talent he was i am sure and even more successful year will come his way next season.
Chris James
A bowler of rare skill and touch chris is always a pleasure to bowl with and capable of some woods even more mouthwatering than JP's cobs. A bowler of beautiful bowls and the classiest bowler in the club. His back two tandem this year with Scotty worked wonderfully.
Graham Wiggins
Wiggy had a fine year on a Saturday winning all the games he was available to play and finishing with a whopping plus off over 190. the man has no mercy no soul and is as much of a bowling machine as he is a ****. A great performance all year and his determination and single mindedness to achieve marks him out from the pack.
Scott Taylor
The best twelve i have played with. For such an emotional man who feels he has let the side down whenever anyone scores let alone beats him to be so good at number 12 is crazy. His performances when required at the Green Man and Queslett were of the highest quality.His support and work around the green is the major reason you have me as captain but I'm not sure if that's a plus or not. Scotty also battled through the end of the season to his own personal detriment but to the clubs advantage.
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