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Sheffield 2 Hit top spot in Division 1

Sheffield “2” Hit top spot in Division 1
With Division 2 fixtures now paused until late April, the focus turns to Division 1 and after this weekend’s matches it’s Sheffield “2” who are in pole position at the top, level on points with Brighouse but with a match in hand.
In the Sheffield derby, “2” defeated “1”  5-1, David Dalton and Will Lemons(53) taking maximum points with Shaun Wilkes adding a 72 break for good measure.
Brighouse kept the pressure on with a 4-2 win at Castleford, Craig Butler was the difference between the teams.
In the other match, Ossett had a fine 4-2 victory over Leeds “1”, Mick Stocks and Jason Taggart starring for the home side, Lewis Harper (56) getting 2 back for Leeds.
Lee Roberts and David Dalton head the MVP race with 11 wins each, Will Lemon’s 101 break is still the best so far.
Lee Roberts hits M.V.P top spot with joint “11” wins but takes advantage by “Playing” more matches.
Sheffield “2” v Leeds “1” and Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1” still outstanding.
The next round of fixtures is on the weekend of March 16/17 which includes a top-of-the-table clash between Brighouse and Sheffield “2”.

Inter-League Round Up

League Round Up

Brighouse are the new Division 1 league leaders after whitewashing Rotherham in their re-arranged match last weekend. Andrew Owen, Lee Roberts and Luke Drennan all gained maximum points.

Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1” and Sheffield “2” v Leeds”1″ are still outstanding.

In Division 2 league leaders Leeds “2” was held to a 3-3 draw at bottom of the table Huddersfield, however, 2nd placed Wharfedale couldn’t capitalise as they went down 4-2 at near neighbours Harrogate. Stuart Jauncey gave the visitors the lead before Kaif Shazad and Tom Harris (68) hit back for Harrogate. Shazad moving to the top of the MVP list in the process.

In the other match Sheffield “3” had a 4-2 win at Bradford, Reece Matin doing the damage for the away side, Dave Pagett chipping in with a 53 break.

All matches in Division 2 are up to date.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire Snooker Singles Championship 2024 Draws

Yorkshire Snooker Singles Championship 2024 Draws

Entries for this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Championship have now closed, with 81 players having registered for the competition, up slightly on the last couple of years.

There is an uneven split across the 2 qualifying days with only 29 players saying they were available on the 10th, whereas 52 could only make the 24th.

The draws for the 2 days are below.

All players on the 10th should register by 10am for a 10:30 start.

On the 24th the players in the top half of the draw (first 16 matches) should register by 10am for a 10:30 start.
All other players should register by 11:30 and matches will commence when tables become free.

4 players will qualify from each day. Prize money TBC.

Continue reading “Yorkshire Snooker Singles Championship 2024 Draws” →

League Round Up

League Round Up

There were 3 games played in Division One at the weekend.

Sheffield “2” extended their lead at the top of the table to 5 points with a 4-2 away win at Ossett. Mick Stocks put the home side 2 frames up before Will Lemons and David Dalton hit back for the Sheffield. Dalton staying top of the MVP race with 9 wins from 10.

Rotherham had a fine 4-2 win at Sheffield “1”, Chris Hickman proving the difference between the sides. The other match between Leeds “1” and Castleford ended all square, with all 3 matches tied 1-1.

There are 3 outstanding matches in this division-

Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1”
Rotherham v Brighouse
Sheffield “2” v Leeds “1”

There was just one re-arranged match played in Division 2 which is now up to date.

Bradford came away from Harrogate with a 4-2 victory, Haneef Rafiq starring for the visitors. Harrogate’s Kaif Shazad chipping in with a 60 break.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Shaun Liu takes the Under 16 title in a final frame thriller

Shaun Liu takes the Under 16 title in a final frame thriller.

Last season’s English Under 14 champion Shaun Liu (13) from Sheffield defeated Pocklington’s Harry Goddard (14) 2-1 to take this year’s Yorkshire Under 16 title.

In the best-of-3 final, Liu took the first frame 103-15 with the aid of a 42 clearance. Not to be outdone, Goddard fought back and levelled the match with a 67-10 win in the second frame. In the decider Liu potted the Yellow to go 26 in front with 25 remaining, only to see the white fly into the middle pocket to give Goddard a reprieve. Goddard then calmly took Yellow to Blue and landed perfectly on the Pink, only to see it rattle in the jaws.
A couple of shots later he potted the Pink and left himself a tricky Black into the middle pocket which again rattled in the jaws leaving a relieved Liu a simple Black for victory.

Johnny Collier (11) and Iwan Jones (13) were the defeated semi-finalists in a 12-strong field.

Thanks to referee Andy Kitson and to our sponsors the Northern Snooker Centre.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Harry Goddard with Referee Andy Kitson and Shaun Liu

Inter-District Action

Inter-District Action

Just one re-arranged match played in Division 1 over the weekend. Brighouse putting a dent in Leeds “1” title hopes with a fine 4-2 away win, Lee Roberts starring for the visitors.

That leaves the following outstanding fixtures-

Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1”
Rotherham v Brighouse
Sheffield “2” v Leeds “1”

In Division 2, Wharfedale moved to within one point of leaders Leeds “2” with a 4-2 defeat of Huddersfield. Howard Mawson gained maximum points for the home side.

Leeds “2” were held to a 3-3 draw against Bradford, each match ending 1-1.

In the other match, Harrogate travelled to Sheffield “3” and came away with a 4-2 victory, Kaif Shazad proving the difference between the sides.

Just one outstanding fixture in Division 2-Harrogate v Bradford.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter-League Update

Inter-League Update

There were no matches played in Division 1 over the weekend, which means there are now 4 outstanding fixtures which need to be re-arranged.

Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1”-TBC
Leeds “1” v Brighouse -scheduled for Feb 4th
Rotherham v Brighouse-TBC
Sheffield “2” v Leeds “1”-TBC

At the halfway stage of Division 2, Leeds “2” moved 2 points clear at the top with a 4-2 home victory over Wharfedale. Gavin Godfree (60 break) was the difference between the sides, Gyles Behbood having a 94 break for the visitors.
Daniel Boyes maintains his position at the top of the MVP list.

M.V.P Leader Division 2 Daniel Boyes (Leeds 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harrogate v Bradford is rescheduled for 11th Feb

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

League Round Up

League Round Up

There were three Inter-District League matches played over the weekend.

In Division 1 the previously postponed match between Brighouse and Ossett resulted in a 5-1 victory for the home side. Lee Roberts and Andrew Owen gaining maximum points for Brighouse. In a match brought forward from Round 6, Castleford and Sheffield “1” fought out a 3-3 draw, with each match drawn. David Whitby had a 57 break for the visitors.

There are currently 2 outstanding matches in Division 1.

Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1” Date TBC
Leeds “1” v Brighouse -now scheduled for Feb 4th.

In a match brought forward from round 5 in Division 2, Sheffield “3” had a 4-2 away win at Huddersfield. Reece Matin proving the difference between the teams.

There are no outstanding matches in Division 2.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Division 2 Round-Up

Division 2 Round-Up.

The two previously postponed matches in Division 2 were played over the weekend and its tight at the top as Leeds “2” defeated Sheffield “3” 5-1 to go level on points with Wharfedale. Daniel Boyes and Gavin Godfree ( 39,37) gaining maximum points for Leeds. Daniels’ win puts him back on top of the MVP list.

 

 

 

 

In the other match, Harrogate won away at Huddersfield 4-2, Kaif Shazad proving the difference between the teams

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Sheffield 2 and Wharfedale lead the way.

Sheffield “2” (Div1) and Wharfedale (Div2) lead the way.

As we head into the Christmas break it is Sheffield “2” and Wharfedale who head up their respective league tables.

In the re-arranged Ossett v Castleford match in Division 1, Andrew Houlker took both frames to help the visitors into a 3-1 lead before Jason Taggart won the last two frames to salvage a draw for Ossett.

The Sheffield “1” v Leeds “1” and Brighouse v Ossett matches were held over until the new year, which left the way open for Sheffield “2” to leapfrog into top spot with a fine 5-1 away win at Rotherham. Duane Beckett and David Dalton gained maximum points for the visitors.

David Whitby, David Dalton and Jason Evans end the year tying for the top spot in the race for the MVP. Will Lemons holds the current high break with 101.

In Division 2, Wharfedale played their match against Sheffield 3 a week early, and it paid dividends as they gained a 6-0 whitewash, Gyles Behbood (56), Howard Mawson (54,68) and Andy Blamire doing the damage.

Bradford gained their first win of the season with a 5-1 home win against Huddersfield. Boover Singh and Haneef Rafiq (58) gaining maximum points.

In the division’s other match Leeds “2” kept the pressure on Wharfedale with a 4-2 victory at Harrogate, Lee Brookes proving the difference between the teams. In a high-quality match there were breaks for Kaif Shazad (51), Daniel Boyes (60) and a division-best 103 for Tom Harris.

Tom a 103 break

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gyles Behbood and Daniel Boyes currently tie for the MVP with 5 wins out of 6.

The next round of matches is scheduled for the weekend of 6th/7th Jan.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director