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| DATE |
OPPONENT |
VENUE |
RES |
| Mon
13th November 2000 |
Plymouth
Argyle |
HOME |
3-10
L
|
| Wed
22nd November 2000 |
Scunthorpe
United |
AWAY
Bricklayers Arms Gresse Street, W1 |
3-10
L |
| Mon
27th November 2000 |
Derby
County |
HOME |
6-7
L |
| Mon
15th January 2001 |
Burnley |
AWAY
Sekforde Arms 34 Sekforde St, EC1 |
5-8
L |
| Mon
22nd January 2001 |
Sunderland |
HOME |
7-6
W |
W/C
29/1/01 |
Cup
First Round |
TBA |
by
to 2nd round |
| Mon
12th February 2001 |
Plymouth
Argyle |
AWAY
(same as our home venue) |
9-4
W |
| Mon
5th March 2001 |
Cup
2nd Round -- Norwich |
HOME
|
4-7
L |
Mon
12th
March 2001 |
Scunthorpe
United |
HOME |
8-5
W |
Mon
19th
March 2001 |
Derby
County |
AWAY
Market Tavern, York Way, N1 (see note) |
OFF |
Mon
26th
March 2001 |
Burnley |
HOME |
7-6
W |
W/C
9/4/01 |
Cup
quarter finals |
TBA |
OUT |
Tue
24th
April 2001 |
Sunderland |
AWAY
Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, Swiss Cottage, NW8 |
11-2
L |
W/C
30/4/01 |
Cup
Semi Finals |
TBA |
OUT |
Tue
8th
May 2001 |
Individual
Tournament Qualifiers |
TBA |
? |
Mon
21st
May 2001 |
All
Finals Night |
TBA |
OUT |
All home matches are played at The Angel, St.Giles High Street,
WC2 nearest tube Tottenham Court Road. 7.30pm for a 7.45 start. |
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:: Promotion Last Season...Now It's Division One!
Phil Loy
Darts Trainer, Manager,
Media Slag and pin-up.
Tuesday 22 February 2005
NEWS FROM THE SKIPPER, PHIL 'STAINLESS' LOY...
We are away to Rotherham in our rearranged fixture this Thursday 24th February. They play at the Calthorpe Arms, 252 Grays Inn Road; nearest tube Kings Cross / Russell Square. On the following Monday 28th February we are at home to (with asterisk installed in case of sensitive work computers) our good friends from Sc**thorpe Un*ted in the knock out cup. We always have a great time against them.
Both games are as usual very important to us and it would be great to see as many of you as possible there. I love just sitting on the bench nowadays and your attendance helps me with this.
One great piece of news is that Drew has delayed his trip to India to be at both these games. How's that for dedication to the cause.
I also have an application for the singles championships which I'll bring along to these games. Admission is £2 per head, which I ask from those entering rather than the branch so I'll be after your cash when I see you.
We have a bit of a lull then until the end of March but April is a very full month, especially for those who progress in the Cup.
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IPSWICH TOWN 8 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 3
Less than a week elapsed to see us on our home oche for the first time in 2005. To compound existing fears we faced ex co-tenants, and current double winners Plymouth, whom we had already beaten ‘away’ earlier in the season. Although much weakened we can never underestimate the strength of the Pilgrims, which showed as they came from over 300 behind to make us pay for split finishes and missed doubles with an easy team leg checkout. Egg on our face? It was a whole flippin’ omelette.
As we fell behind in each of the following pairs we seemed to be facing a massacre head on. How we somehow made such a meal of these legs but still managed to hit the doubles when it mattered is beyond me. Grateful we were though. Having ridden our luck we were still not given an easy ride by Plymouth whose own misfortune, coupled with our greater sense of urgency later in the game, was the reason for an easy looking 8-3 win. With more Aussie boys, courtesy of Drew, joining our merry throng we welcomed Martin to our midst (as we bade farewell to early season signing Nick) with his first beer leg appearance rewarded with a pint of the amber nectar.
A convincing score line but not a convincing victory. I am prepared to be humble in victory though and it was good to see all the boys plumping for each other throughout the match. Although The Colonel (John) was MUSTARD in his singles game, he is fractionally shaded by Horry in his quest for man of the match status. With an 80 plus average during his singles and 3 checkouts, including a sensational 75 in the beer leg, our bouncing barrister deservedly took the award tonight.
Team Mike, John, Jason (Pete), Horry, Drew, Mick (Martin). Subs not use Phil L, Tony M, Darren and Mel. Won 8 – 3.
Information Provider: Phil (Stainless) Loy
SUNDERLAND 4 IPSWICH TOWN 7
League Cup.
One week later saw us at the Swiss Cottage trying to atone for last season’s 10 – 1 defeat. The Black Cats / Mackems (call them what you like) are always great company but we couldn’t let this interfere with our quest to make up for last years’ defeat. Negative comments are the lack of real ale in the Swiss Cottage and the poor amount of food for us growing chaps. A malfunction of the electronic chalk also caused frustration, albeit resolved by an inspired piece of action from Horry in writing the scores on a piece of paper.
A chance meeting with Horry at Town’s game at Reading on the Saturday saw Jason back in the opening line up, looking more like his former self, fat and ugly (only joking mate).
The competitiveness of our opponents saw them take an easy team leg victory to leave us thinking of last season all over again. That fear was misplaced as in the pairs heat leaders Mike, Jason and Martin (Chester) all had 121 scores to put us back into the lead at 3 – 1. A shuffling of resources by stand in skipper Horry saw us sensationally take 4 of the available singles to give us an unassailable 7 – 3 lead. A bit tight those from the North East however as the Sunderland boys took the final beer leg to at least get some liquid refreshment from the game.
At present we don’t know who our next Cup opponents will be but we have thankfully laid one sprit to rest as a result of this victory. A champion’s performance from Mick, including 2 doubles and a top score of 116, were enough to give him the players’ player of the match.
Team: Mike, John (sub Jason), Jason (John) Ant (Mick), Martin (Horry), Mick (Ant). Subs not used Phil L and Tony M. Won 7 – 4
Information Provider: Phil (Stainless) Loy
DERBY COUNTY 4 IPSWICH TOWN 7
The Apfscil fixtures computer could hardly have given us a more difficult January pairing us firstly away to currently undefeated league leaders Derby County, followed by a first round cup tie to Sunderland, where we suffered a 10 – 1 defeat on our last visit. To round off the month we were at home to ex pub sharers, Plymouth Argyle; the reigning league and cup double winners.
But were we worried? Yes, actually.
We started with a visit to the depths of deepest City Road to take on current league leaders Derby County. Somewhat surprisingly we had an incredible number of players / fans turn out at this most inhospitable of venues. Some were enticed by the offer of a place in a team photo in a future Town programme, whilst others wished to revisit the scene of one of our greatest triumphs where we won the knock out cup final 3 seasons ago. The rest were simply responding to my usual “toys out of the pram” plea for players to turn up. If there is ever a plan for a game against Derby it is to hit them where it hurts and this we did with great aplomb. Wins in the first 5 legs meant we only needed one of the remaining six for victory. This was soon achieved as, after one small glitch, we took a match winning 6 – 1 lead. Although we only won, courtesy of Mike and Drew, 2 singles legs, our spirited performance in the more team-based legs gave us a well-deserved victory. The beer leg saw a welcome return to action of Steve (Hammer) McDowell, plus first appearances for newcomers Danny Lane and Peter Griffiths. As if the script was written for him, new boy Pete won his first ever beer for himself and the team - making his journey from Melbourne to play for his favourite footie team’s supporters club that much more worthwhile. Rumour has it that we are the talk of the website in that far-flung Antipodean centre of learning.
Sticking with the down-under theme, fellow Town loving Aussie, Drew, kissing his Suffolk Punch badge throughout the match, tossed his hat into the ring for the man of the match award with 2 games shots, one being a 2 darter 80 check out. Unfortunately for our Rolf Harris sound alike he had to play second fiddle to Mike (John Boy) Walton who had 2 tons, one x 125 and a maximum 180 on the evening in addition to 3 top checkouts.
Team: Mike, John, (sub Steve), Drew, Phil L. (sub Pete), Horry, Martin (sub Danny) Subs not used Mick, Tony M, Tim, Mel and Liz. Won 7-4
Information Provider: Phil (Stainless) Loy
29th November 2004
Can Yeading do it as well?? A stunning victory was secured over our division one rivals and co-promotees Newcastle Utd at the Whitesmith Arms on 29th November. Nice pub, nice atmosphere, nice beer and excellent opposition company – and we won 8-3. No more 7-4’s and 4-7’s thank goodness.
As for the team, led so capably again by stand-in skipper Horry Money you’d have thought he’d been born to it! They were magnificent.
After two games we were two up but very, very bored. Over 200 attempts had been made on fortress double one in the team game before some bright spark suggested “nearest the board wins”. A better idea would be to abolish the number altogether. It was nearly closing time by the time Mike put everyone out of their misery. Well he was the one that put us in the spot in the first place, so it was only right!
Mike and the Colonel won the second, the latter’s tactics seemingly to hit the board. It worked. He played a blinder. Game three saw Anthony “gutted” and Drew “speechless”, which was nice for a change and the skipper launched into a tirade on how to toss. Things went from 2-1 to worse as Chester and Horry threw like a couple of tossers. “Should have put the doubles away”…now Horry was getting too serious. Half time and it was 2-2. Singles to sort it out!
Three straight wins from Mike, the Colonel and Drew put us in a match winning position at 5-2. Mick was then substituted for Anthony to make a superb come back. 6-2 and it was game, set and, in the Colonel’s case, patch. But in the way of every good anti-climax Chester handed his game back to the opposition before, yes! you’ve sussed it, Horry won his bout with as cunning a game plan as you can imagine. And imagine it you’ll have to ‘cos I can’t read Horry’s writing.
The beer leg provided victory yet again and the skipper then awarded points all round as follows:
MOM: The Colonel (won three) 9; Mike 8; Mick 8.5; Drew 7; Anthony 7; Chester 4; Horry 4.5 (possibly 7.5); special thanks to Phil Crenin 8; Tony Moyse – retired.
Team: Mike, John, Drew, Anthony, Chester, Horry; Ressies: Mick, Tony, Liz, Tim and Mel.
Tons from: Mike x 4 (118 + 121); Chester x 1; Drew x 2.
Monday 22 November
A splendid evening was had at the Rugby Tavern, Great James St, WC1, tonight when all last season's trophys were handed out to their winners.
Rick Goby of Chester City chaired the meeting to sustained applause from boisterous contingents of Ipswich and Plymouth supporters (there may have been other clubs there) and Town’s intrepid players, led by burley stand-in skipper, Horry Money, went up for their division 2 championship medals before showing off in the requisite photo shoot.
Naturally an earnest and pithy discussion took place during which elaborate contingency plans were drawn up for tackling the very important match next Monday against Newcastle Utd. Grapevine has it that Plymouth beat them recently...
Club members present, if not correct: Horry, Martin, Horry, Mike, Horry, Tony, Horry and Melvin. Shorry if I’ve missed anybody!
Match Report for Monday 15th November 2004
Ipswich Town 4 Coventry City 7
Played at The Angel, St Giles High Street, London WC2. Kick-off: 8.00pm
Sounds more like a Spurs score doesn’t it…whoops! Tim will never speak to me again. In reality it was a fight, if not to the finish, at least until we were three or four pints in. It’s difficult to know how otherwise to measure time in darts matches.
Skipper and media slag Phil ‘Stainless’ Loy was away somewhere, and it was left to Horry Money to stand in and whip up the troops to fine deeds. To his enormous surprise we won the Team Game at the start of the evening and in his jubilation he immediately tendered his resignation as skipper. Luckily no-one was listening to him and he continued to issue orders for the rest of the evening.
“I couldn’t score” (his words, not mine) grunted Jason after the second game which he partnered with Mike, and which saw Coventry pull level. 1-1. Drew and the Colonel then stepped up to the oche and a very tense see-sawing cliff-hanger-of-a-game ensued. We lost it. With backs now against the wall, Horry partnered Chester and together they managed to steady the ship in a tremendous nerve-tingler. Half time: 2-2 and all to play for.
The singles matches started with Mike having to take on their number one. Unfortunately the Coventry man was fixated on the 20’s – and Mike wasn’t. All a bit unfair really. 2-3. Jason then strode forward confidently to the mark, played appallingly badly and won. 3-3. Drew followed without getting the right result. “I’m probably not the best person to ask” he replied when asked for his views of the game. Another modest Aussie. The Colonel threw a mild tantrum after having lost the fourth singles bout. “I should have won” he groaned, “but I blew a treble 16. We won’t lose next Monday though”. He’s safe: there’s no match. “I wos robbed” was Chester’s only comment after overseeing our original lead slip effortlessly to 3-6. With the match now sewn up in the Sky Blues favour, it was Horry’s turn on the board. Could he play the part and inject a bit of spine back into the defence? It was a thrilling encounter, in the stiff upper lip style of which the empire was made. 4-6 and respectability had returned. “I’m very proud of the boys” said a magnanimous Horry. His efforts obviously rubbed off on the rest of the team as there was a vast improvement in performance during a beer leg which could easily have gone either way. But Coventry were not going to fall at the hurdle and the evening’s final score was Ipswich Town 4 Coventry City 7. “It was the toughest game we’ve had all season” said Sky Blues skipper Mike Bradshaw. “Pete Winter’s 18 darts did it for us”.
In two weeks Town are away to Newcastle Utd. If they play again the way they did tonight, there is every chance they will come up trumps!
Team: Mike Walton, Jason Bannister, Drew Martin, John Last, Martin Ringwood, Horry Money
Sub: Mick Lawrence.
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