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BRILLIANT

Probably more exciting and entertaining squash than what I saw when I recently went to the Canary Wharf quarter finals.

Great performances all round.

oh dear oh dear, looks like youll have to dig a bit deeper into your pockets for more cash if you want to live your fantasy Stimmo !

Just to say thanks very much for everyone that came down - there must of been a good 60 people clamering over the balconies! Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

The scores were..

Stacey Ross bt Tim Vail 3-2 3-9, 9-3, 9-5, 3-9, 9-6
Farzan Rasheed bt Alex Ingham 3-0 9-5, 9-7, 9-4
Rory Pennell lst Phil Rushworth 0-3 3-9, 0-9, 3-9
Mark Lennox bt Neil Baker 3-2 9-4, 1-9, 3-9, 9-7, 9-0
Dean Newberry bt Stuart Lamprell 3-2 5-9, 9-2, 10-8, 2-9, 9-0

More importantly, eight cheap fantasy points in the bank for me. Laughing

And it's not even Wednesday yet.

Eat that, CD Cool

Looks like Neil and Stuart need to work on their 5th game fitness Laughing

Jolly John wrote:

More importantly, eight cheap fantasy points in the bank for me. Laughing

And it's not even Wednesday yet.

Eat that, CD Cool

I have to admit, ML was very impressive. Worth every million.

I even saw ML play a drop! Wink

, well, I think it was a drop, maybe it was a miss hit, maybe I was hallucinating after watching for 2 hours!

An excellent night of squash though, what time did the match actually finish?

Cheers chaps although you're definitely mistaken on the drop front, are you sure it wasn't my attempt at a lob!

Match finished with Deano almost heaving his guts up at around 11.30pm although it could have been a little later. Although there were long drawn out 3-2's, the match should have started a bit earlier. Also I have to say it, I wonder what the result would have been with the Par 11 scoring?? I think we might have to try this thing..

I think PAR to 11 for Division 1 OK and Division 1 Priory and all tournaments in kent would be a good place to start.

didn't you vote against it ML Wink

to be fair, I turned up at 8:15 and the match was only just starting, if you started at 7:30 you would have finished at 10:45.

Cider Drinker wrote:

I have to admit, ML was very impressive. Worth every million.

Perhaps he will now be able to shake off the stigma of being an England Junior? Is this the first time he has beaten anyone younger than himself?

Also a pity that he had both himself and his opponent in his fantasy team. Sad

Or do you think one of them has been substituted? [A new list of teams would be good, gs. Ta.]

Casacades paid a visit to the Hillbillie’s Ranch last night for a rematch of the closely contested first half encounter at Cascades. The Ranch was prepared with stands in place; some pre match doubles racquetball for entertainment and the crowd of 50+ with beer at the ready for another great night of squash. Both sides had strengthened up slightly with Cascades bringing in Yorkshire County Player Phil Rushworth at leaving their “Normal Number One” Neil Baker at 4 and only remaining club player Stuart Lamprell at 5. The Hillbillies had brought in Stacy Ross at 1, moving Farzan down to 2. Pro Phil Nightingale was dropped so the trio of Rory, Mark and Dean remained at 3, 4 and 5 respectively.

First on court was Rory (it that a girl?) Pennel against Phil (Scamper) Rushworth. Rory acquitted himself well against Phil but the Yorkshire player always seemed to retrieve more and play slightly tighter. Phil won the first then Rory’s head dropped as Phil took the second 9-0. Some expert advice from team mate Stacy (Hit it harder and run faster!) and Rory played a lot better in the third but ended up losing 3-0.
Next on the other court was first mammoth match of the night, Mark (Retrieve & retrieve some more) Lennox at 4 was up against Neil (Normal Number One) Baker. Mark shot out of the blocks and went 6-0 up, Neil then pegged it back to 7-5 but Mark just had enough to take the 1st game. Neil then took control of the next two games to take a 2-1 lead. A bit of advice to Mark from yours truly and a very close 4th that Mark took 9-7 and we are into the 5th. Neil had clearly given his all and some error free squash and continued retrieving from Mark meant a 9-0 win in the 5th after 1hr and 40mins to tie the Match at 1-1.

On the other court was to top billing match of Stacy (good advice) Ross against Tim (rule book) Vail. I must admit two things here. I expected Stacy to win this fairly comfortably and 2, I didn’t see a single shot of this match. So, Tim won the 1st (with what I imagine was a lot of audacious nicks?), Stacy then took the next two, (with some tight controlled squash?). Tim took the 4th (again with some clever nicks and deceptive shots?). The 5th was a much tighter affair with lots of decisions being questioned (I could hear that) but Stacy took it 9-3, or had he, having match ball being called and shaken hands Tim mentioned that contact had occurred on Stacy’s winning forehand drop. Stacy confirmed and a let was given. With the crowed now watching the other match the game continued. Tim managed to claw back 3 more points to put some element of doubt in mind, but Stacy then finally took the match (again!) 9-6.

It was 2-1 to the hillbillies with the match still in the balance as the final 2 matches went on court. Farzan (Yes) Rasheed was against Alex (techno) Ingham. Didn’t see any of this either but I am reliable informed Alex played well to take a 5-2 lead in the 1st then 7-4 lead in the 2nd. Farzan thought was able to step up a gear each time to take both games. Farzan also took the 3rd comfortably to take the Match 3-0 and mean the Hillbillies took the tie.

The last match of the night although a dead rubber involved the two club members who both wanted to win more than most. Dean (Colourful) Newberry was playing Stuart (I’m exhausted) Lamprell. Stuart took the first with some very tight drop shots on both sides. Dean then upped the pace and retrieving ability and took the second comfortably. The 3rd was nip and tuck all the way up to 7 all. Stuart played a loose but good length drive to the forehand. Dean then claimed slight contact on his wrist as he was about to hit the ball. I probably should have played it but asked for a let, Stacy didn’t see it, Stuart didn’t feel it (It was very slight), no let was the decision and 8-7 to Stuart. Queue angry Dean, 100mph squash and 10-8 to Dean. By now it was 23:15 so most of the crowd had disappeared (Light weights!). Stuart took the 4th with more great tight winners but it took all that was left in him. Some better retrieving and tighter squash saw Dean take the 5th 9-0.

By now it was 23:50 and I must admit I was suffering from exhaustion so missed the beers and food and even the goodbyes, but it was another great night of squash and the top 4 playoff position matches should be something to look forward to. Next week we have the Mighty Mote visiting the Hillbilly Ranch.

Once again, an excellent match report Deano. Now time to take a look at that fantasy team - it's subs time..

All subs that were sent have been made from the first half.

I'll put a list of extra players up in time for the last pre playoff matches so every one ahas a week or two to pick their team for the final 6!

Strange you ask ML as you didn't make any subs from the first half, I think that might cost you! Laughing

GoSquash

All sounds like a load of old **** [sorry, DC, I thought we had cleansed the Augean stables some time ago - just make sure you and Alex win tonight - JJ Wink

] to me !!!

If you lot want to see some proper squash played by home grown heroes, get yourself back down to the Hill to see the 2nd team take on Bromley L T tonight.

As the best band ever once sang 'Thats Entertainment' !!!

ps (best band being 'The Jam' of course)

Ben Ford, Alex Mayle, Alex Martin and Jon Miles not playing then? Confused

If *ock can be said by the boys on Top Gear at 8pm on a Sunday evening then it should be ok for this little corner of a squash website.
Very sad JJ, you need to get out more !!

Debt Collector wrote:

Very sad JJ, you need to get out more !!

Are you asking me out, DC? Embarassed

Sorry, but I have to stay here keeping an eye on the children's language. Rolling Eyes

Sounds like a very good evening looking at the scores. looks like the league is ready for some big big guns to play.

Little bit of power gone to your head JJ ?
Ah well if it makes you happy.

Debt Collector wrote:

Little bit of power gone to your head JJ ?
Ah well if it makes you happy.

Nah, DC! You're right. If you meant 'cock and bull', that's OK by me. And thanks for the points last night too. Smile

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