Newspaper Article W/c 9^th February 04

Headline.    BAe B ease relegation fears.

Division 1

BAe B eased the pressure on themselves at the bottom of the table with a fine 8-2 win at Hollinwood B. Kevin Hill was unbeaten, with Peter and Mick Hill adding two each. Dave Buckley replied with two wins.

The Hollinwood A team of George Jones (2) Dave Cheetham (3) and Colin Boardman (2) beat Rosehill B 7-3.Andy Perry was in fine form for Rosehill with two wins

Glodwick came away from Werneth B with a 6-4 win thanks to a maximum from Dave Grifith and Kamal Hussain (2). Winners for Werneth were Eddie Darlington (2), Jon DePledge (1) and Bernard Davies (1).

Division 2.

Leaders Stanley Square easily disposed of Hollinwood E, although the 10 –0 score-line did not reflect the play, with half of the games going the full distance.

Second placed Grotton A beat Hamer B 8-2 with an Alf Barker treble and doubles from Tony Prescott and Dave Morris. Liaquat Ali and Richard Hinchliffe each replied with singles, with Richard losing his other  two sets, each by the closest of margins, in the fifth game.

Hyde YMCA B, still in contention, had a close 6-4 win at Grotton B thanks to maximums from Ken Ward and Dennis Bradshaw.

First Transport came unstuck against Uppermill A going down 6 – 4. Ken Hayes (2) and Tommy Ryan (1) registered for Transport. whilst an all round team effort with two each from Dave Grundy, Mark Simpson and Keith Moores gave Uppermill their victory.

Division 3.

The Owls A team of David Harthan , Philip Hall and Paul Woodward claimed second spot outright with a 10 – 0 win against the Deaf Club. The match was much closer tan this would suggest with 4 of the sets being decided by just a few points in the fifth game.

Gilders A overcame the banana skin of the in form Oldham Community Centre beating them 6-4 with two wins each for Martin Nicholls, Gerry Lees and Dave Cunniffe. Paul Buckley was unbeaten for Centre.

Unison B beat PBAIS 9-1 thanks to maximums from Craig Oldfield and Steve Slater and a double from Glenn Jackson who lost to Dave Atkinson.

Honeywell B are back on track, with a 10 – 0 win against Gilders B

Division 4.

Coldhurst B beat close rivals Werneth F 6-4 with doubles from Murray Corbin, Peter Altham and Tom Chandler. Mick Pellowe was unbeaten for Werneth.

The improving ‘Rowbothams’ of Honeywell C put in their best performance of the season beating Werneth E 10- 0.

Coldhurst E surprised their D team beating them 6 – 4. Adam Bychowiec did most of the damage with 3 wins, aided by Derek Taylor and John Greenwood who both won one each. Neil and David England replied for the D team in a game that could have gone either way, 7 sets going to the fifth.

Uppermill C beat Coldhurst F 7-3. The feature of this match was not Jim Bradbury’s maximum, or Gary Kershaw’s double, but it was Bobby Londt’s maiden victory. Well done Bobby, keep persevering.

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 22nd September 03

Honeywell make fine start to Season.

Honeywell Lane will be delighted at their start to the season back in Division 1 after  many years absence. They followed up last weeks win with a narrow 6-4 defeat  against Hamer A, who are likely to finish in the top four. Paul Rowbotham registered two fine wins, supported by Tim Baker (1)

Werneth C notched their first win 6-4 at BAe B. Doreen Schofield was excellent for Werneth in winning her three singles, backed up by Doug Hill (2).

Maximum wins for both Dave Sefton and Terry Taylor gave Hyde YMCA A a 7-3 win at Rosehill B.

The all Hollinwood battle saw the A team beat the B team by a narrow 6-4 margin. Colin Boardman (3), George Jones (2) and the doubles overcame the B team, where Simon Hardwick (2) showed promise.

Werneth B drew with BAe A for whom Mark Ramsbottom was unbeaten.

In Division 2 Stanley Square look likely for a quick return to the top flight after a crushing 8-2 win over Uppermill A. Gary Blackhurst and Richard Sarre both registering 3 wins.

Hamer Delph beat Pennine 7-3 with Ian Naylor being unbeaten.

Hollinwood C beat their E team 8-2 with John Flowers (3) and Steve Mather (2) for the E team.

In Division 3 Honeywell B beat Werneth D with maximums from Brian Higgins and Howard Travis.

Unison B overcame their D team with Craig Oldfield and Peter Jones each winning three in their 9-1 win.

John Maher was the only player to win all three in an absorbing draw for Unison C at Coldhurst A.

In Division 4 Failsworth D who must have the youngest team in the league, put up a brave performance against Coldhurst E. Danny Wilson (13 Yrs) and both 11 year olds Rebecca Griffith and Mathew Evans all contributed well with a singles win each.

The Coldhurst  B team of  Peter Altham, Tom Chandler and Adam Bychiowiec proved far too strong for their F team with a 10-0 maximum.

Failsworth C and Werneth E shared the spoils in a hard fought match. Brian Handley starred for Failsworth with three wins.

Werneth F showed too much experience for Honeywell C beating them 9-1 with maximums from Mick and Malcolm Pellowe.

Town teams

This Sunday 28^th September sees the Oldham inter league sides compete against other leagues in the Lancashire & Cheshire League. The format will be the same as last season where the teams will play three matches during the course of the day. The first team play at the Lancaster & Morecambe venue, whilst the second team play at the Hyndburn Centre in Accrington. Our best wishes go to everyone who is representing the Oldham League

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 15th September 03

The first games have been played under the new 11 up system. Initial reports seem quite encouraging with most of the comments made being positive.

Division 1.

Hamer A beat new team Glodwick 8-2 with 3 wins from Tony Hutchinson and 2 each from Tim Hatton and Phil Myers. Dave Griffith won Glodwick’s two.

Hyde YMCA A drew at home to Hollinwood A, George Jones winning three for the visitors. With the new 11up system it seemed strange to find a 25-23 score on the card, achieved by Terry Taylor in beating Simon Hardwick.

Werneth A beat BAe B 9-1. BAe’s Mick Hill played well in beating Pete Morris 15-13 in the fifth and taking games off Darryl and Stuart Meredith.

Werneth B came away from Hollinwood B with an 8-2 win including a maximum from Eddie Darlington and two each for Jon DePledge and Adge Lowe. Dave Cheetham won two for Hollinwood in his first game back after a season and half out.

Despite Doug Hill’s unbeaten performance for Werneth C, Honeywell Lane came out 6-4 victors with wins from Paul Rowbotham (2) Brian Higgins (2) and Tim Baker (1).

Division 2.

Grotton A had an excellent 9-1 win over Hollinwood C with maximums from Dave Morris and Tony Prescott and two from Alf Barker. Bob Johnson salvaged the whitewash.

Hamer B beat Unison A 7-3 with wins from Alex (3) and Richard Hinchliffe (2) and Ian Connell adding one. Unison winners were Frank Sheldon (2) and Steve Wild (1).

First Transport beat Hamer Delph 8-2 with maximums from Tommy Ryan and Brian Hall. Alan Marston and Ian Naylor both beat Transport’s Kenny Hayes.

Hollinwood E lost 7-3 at home to Hyde YMCA B after a lot of close games. Paul Rourke's win against Vernon Hyde turned out to be the longest game of the week lasting 115 points (11-9,13-15,12-10,8-11,14-12)

Uppermill A beat Hollinwood D 7-3 with wins from Peter Watson (3), Mark Simpson (2) and Keith Moores.

Division 3.

Unison C lost 6-4 at home to Werneth D despite a maximum from John Maher, returning after 2 seasons out. Werneth’s winners were Dave Renton and Alan Else ( 2 each) and Julian Minshall (1).

Deaf A beat Unison D 8-2 with maximums from Hitesh Kanji and Prakesh Bhojani and a single from Scott Hall. Martin Haigh and Roger Jagger replied with singles.

Unison B lost 8-2 at home to Coldhurst A with singles from Craig Oldfield and Peter Jones. Gary Keylock was unbeaten for Coldhurst assisted by 2 wins each  for Geoff Hollin and Murray Cobin.

Failsworth A beat Gilders B 6-4 thanks to a win in the doubles and a maximum from Philip Moran and a double from George Mercer. Winners for Gilders were Mark Craven (2),Tony Robinson(1) and Fred Wood (1).

Division 4.

Failsworth B beat Owls B 6-4 on the doubles with wins from Jack Greenwood (3) and Vince Gaffey (2). Dinesh Gorasia (2), Mike Stansfield (1) and Philip Tamworth (1) replied.

Werneth F beat Failsworth D 9-1 with maximums from Mick Pellowe and Peter Aspinall. Danny Wilson was Failsworth’s only winner beating Mark Dyson.

Failsworth C beat Coldhurst E  9-1 with Pete Aspin (3) , Brian Handley (3). John Barley (2) lost to Adam Bychiowiec.

Coldhurst C won 8-2 at Werneth E with wins from Simon King (3) , Simon Walsh (2) and John McLoughlin (2).

Coldhurst B beat Uppermill  Cwith wins from Peter Altham (3), Tom Chandler (2) and Derek Taylor (1). Uppermill replies came via Jim Bradbury (2) and Gary Kershaw (1).

General

Please note that Division 2 team  Pennine have changed their match night to Monday.

Also that in Division 4, Coldhurst F have taken up the No 11 team spot and play on Wednesday

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 8th September 03

The Oldham Summer League was played to a conclusion last week. Played on a handicap basis for the first time, the top of the table took on a familiar look with Hamer A winning the league for fifth consecutive year.

It was a lot closer than previous years due to the handicap system and they are to be congratulated on their success, overcoming massive handicap deficits week after week.

Second place was also close with Hamer B just pipping Hollinwood by 2 points

Most people seem to have enjoyed the new format, which was necessary due to the wide range of player abilities. Feedback would be appreciated from the players so that improvements can be made for next summer.

Summer League Final Table

Amendments to Hand Book

Division Two. Pennine have changed their match night to Monday.

Division 4. Coldhurst F have taken up the No 11 team spot and play on Wednesday

Newspaper Article W/c 1^st September 03

With 238 players registered on 55 teams from 23 different clubs, the Oldham & District Table Tennis League commences on Monday 8^th September 03.

Drastic changes have taken place in the sport for this new season, which sees the introduction of the 11 up best of 5 games system, in favour of the traditional 21 up best of 3 games. Although the majority of player would have preferred to stay with the 21 up system it is not now an option as the 11 up system has been universally adopted and any reference to 21 up has been removed from the laws of the game.

This is an effort by the Table Tennis Authorities to make the sport more attractive when televised, which, coupled with previous changes to the service rule and the bigger ball, it is hoped will tempt new players, of all ages into the sport.

The duration of a match should now be reduced, as generally fewer points will be played. This will be good for the youngster who have school in the morning and not so bad for the rest of us who can retire to the bar that much earlier. There are always some though who would prefer to battle on until midnight, but you cannot please everybody.

Interesting first week matches in the Division One include BAe A v champions NCFPP who will be looking to avenge last season's rare defeat. Hamer A entertain new team Glodwick TTC and promoted teams Werneth C and Honeywell A clash, in a repeat of last season's deciding final fixture

In Division 2 Grotton A, who just missed out on promotion last year, start their campaign against relegated Hollinwood C.

Promoted teams Hamer Delph and Unison A travel to First Transport and Hamer B respectively.

In Division 3 relegated Gilders Tackle A take on Owls A, whilst promoted Unison C entertain Werneth D with the Unison D team travelling to the Deaf Club.  The Community Centre team are welcomed back after one year out, and are rewarded with a trip to PBAIS.

With four teams from Failsworth , four teams from Coldhurst and two from Werneth, you can almost manage without a fixture list in Division 4 this season.

Coldhurst D meet their F team whilst new team Honeywell C, represented by the 'Rowbothams', Aaron, Adam and Lee travel to Failsworth E. We know what they are like at golf and are about to find out about their table tennis.

New players are always welcome. Anyone interested should contact Joe Redikin on 0161 626 1501 or 07980 716 264).

Newspaper Article 28th April 03.

The League presentation night is on 9^th May at the Avant Hotel and team secretaries are reminded to return your booking forms to Bob Johnson immediately for catering purposes.

The League have written to the ETTA informing them that 82% of the players of the Oldham & District Table Tennis League wish to remain '21 up'. This is based on the recent poll in which about 82% of replies were for 21up. Players who have not yet voted,  are urged to do so urgently, in order to complete as full a poll as possible, reflecting our member's wishes. Phone Joe Redikin on 626-1501 to vote.

League Results

FINAL TABLES SEASON 2002 - 2003

Newspaper Article 21st April 03.

The finals of the divisional Handicap Cups took place last week.

In Division 1,Werneth B overcome a deficit of 110 points to go on and win by 11 points from Hollinwood C. After the first three sets, Werneth had only pulled back 20 points and seemed to be falling behind the pace, but this was completely turned around in the remaining games and with just the doubles left, the deficit was down to two points. It was a spirited performance from the Werneth team of Eddie Darlington, Jon DePledge and Mandy Winskill, who were always 'up for it' and took full advantage of Hollinwood's (Joe Redikin, John Flowers and Bob Johnson) complacency brought on by their decent start.

The Division 2 Cup was won by the Austerlands team of Pete Roddy, Gary Keylock and Dennis Hanson whose 59 point start was enough against the Grotton B team of Steve Smith, Alan Sarsfield and Maurice Tobi.

In the Division 3 Final, the Coldhurst A team of Geoff Hollin, Murray Corbin and Peter Altham conceded a 3 point start and went on to beat Uppermill team of Howard Meadham, Stuart Hanson and Gary Kershaw by 86 points.

The Division 4 Cup went to the Coldhurst C team of Simon King, John Greenwood and Simon Walsh who won by 72 points after conceding an 18 point start to the youngsters from Failsworth E (Adam Young, Paul Carter and Nathan Buckley).

All honours have now been decided and the Final League Tables will be published once the result of the Second Division game between Uppermill and Grotton B is known. (Being played 22^nd April 03)

The League presentation night is on 9^th May at the Avant Hotel.

Team secretaries are urged to complete their "11 up Poll Forms" to advise the preference of their players to the league.

League Results

Newspaper Article 14^th April 03.

Division 2 .Werneth C are champions despite losing their last game 8-2 against Honeywell Lane. This was a vital win for Honeywell who claimed runners up spot with excellent unbeaten performances from Paul Rowbotham and Brian Higgins and a single from Terry Cooper. Bernard Davies and Doreen Schofield won the two singles for Werneth, giving them the title by 3 points.

Grotton A had a good 7-3 win against fourth placed Hyde YMCA B, and could have been excused for thinking it might have been good enough give them runners up spot, especially as rivals Honeywell were playing leaders Werneth C. Unfortunately for Grotton, Honeywell put in the performance of the season to finish ahead of them by just two points.

Austerlands, with a late run, have miraculously escaped relegation. This leaves Grotton B and Gilders A fighting for survival, with Grotton’s last game against Uppermill being crucial.

Hamer B are relegated.

Division 3. The Hamer Delph team of Alan Marston (2) Derek Naylor (2) and John Kershaw (1) beat Werneth D 6-4 to secure runners up spot behind Champions Pennine. Alan Else and Dave Renton won two each for Werneth.

Owls A suffered a costly 6-4 defeat at Gilders B, slipping to fifth just one point behind the Unison A & B teams.

Coldhurst A and Uppermill B are relegated.

Division 4. Fourth placed Werneth F went down 7-3 at home to fifth placed Owls B. Paul Woodward starred for the visitors with 3 wins, whilst Dinesh Gorasia (2) and Mike Stansfield (1) plus the doubles completed the victory. Peter Aspinall (2) and Mark Dyson (1) replied for Werneth.

The Coldhurst B team of Derek Taylor (2) , David Tattersall (2) and John Greenwood (1) emerged 6-4 winners in a closely contested game against Failsworth D. Man of the match was Failsworth ‘s Paul Carter, who was unlucky to finish on the losing side having won his three.

Division 1.

Champions NCFPPP completed their season with a draw against BAe A, for whom Mark Ramsbottom was unbeaten.

Hollinwood B drew with BAe A thanks to a maximum from Simon Hardwick and a single from Dave Buckley, who lost a close game to Dennis Taylor 22-20, 20-22, 21-23. Bill Russell (2), Dennis Taylor (2) and Ian Byrne (1) won for BAe.

Rosehill B drew with BAe B, with Simon Collins being unbeaten for Rosehill and Jimmy Findlow adding a single. BAe B’s wins came from Kevin Hill (2), Mick Hill (2) and Eddie Kalinowski (1

League Results

Newspaper Article 7^th April 03.

Division 1. Results posted this week mean that NCFPPP are confirmed as champions with Werneth A finishing as runners up.

Hanging Gate's Glenn Hewitt and Richard Sarre had wins against Karen Richardson and Mandy Winskill respectively, in a game which Werneth B went on to win 8-2.

BAe B lost at home to Rosehill A 7-3, with wins for Mick Hill against Phil Ashworth and Eddie Kalinowski against Ian Stott. Dave Pegg was unbeaten for Rosehill.

The BAe A team of Phil Biggs (3), Bill Russell (3) and Dennis Taylor (2) beat Hyde YMCA A 8-2. Terry Taylor was Hyde's only singles winner.

Division 2. Werneth C need just two points from their final game against Honeywell to take the title, whilst Honeywell need to match Grotton A's score in their final game against Hyde YMCA B, to give them runner up spot.

Austerlands took 4 points from Grotton A last week, making the above situation. Steve Bain won his three, but could not repeat his performance against the Grotton B team, losing his 100% record to Steve Smith in a game that ended in a draw.

Division 3. Pennine took the title following their 10-0 win against Werneth D whilst Hamer Delph's 8-2 win against Racquets means that 3 points from their final game against Werneth D will give them second spot.

Owls A, who play Gilders B in their last game, are the only team with a mathematical chance of catching them. Six points from this game would put them in third place, one point ahead of Unison B who have completed their fixtures.

Division 4. The showdown between the Unison C and Unison D teams took place last week and it was the D team who emerged 9-1 victors to take the title, leaving the C team as runners up. The scoreline did not reflect the intensity, tension and drama of the occasion with plenty of close scores and five of the games being decided in the third.

Werneth E secured 3^rd place with a 6-4 win against Failsworth B.

The Venues and Dates for the Handicap Cup Finals are as follows:

Division 1 Final is at Lees Zion Church on Wednesday 16^th April.

Division 2 Final is at Lees Zion Church on Thursday 17^th April.

Division 3 Final is at Werneth Cricket Club on Thursday 17^th April.

Summer League

Entries are about to close for the Summer League. If you would like to play organised matches throughout the summer, the best way, without a doubt, is to join the league. Contact George Jones on 0161 627 3904.

League Results