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The Mann crane Hire Snooker League sees a shift at the top as Cue Zone Blinders and Port St Mary Legion maintain their perfect home records and now co-lead the standings.
Recent fixtures saw both teams secure crucial wins, solidifying their positions as frontrunners in the competitive league. The results also saw important movement for other teams, with upsets and close matches defining the latest round of play.
Hurricanes Stumble as Finch Hill Mob Rise
A closely contested match saw the Hurricanes fall from the top spot after a 2-3 defeat to the Finch Hill Mob. The Mob’s ascent to fourth place is largely thanks to Steve Finnegan,whose notable performance ended Nialls Wilson’s eight-game winning streak with a 72-37 victory,including a break of 28. Despite a valiant effort from Peter kirkham of the Mob,who recorded a 22 break,he was unable to overcome Paul Westhead’s 70-point start. Detailed frame scores included Rob Cowin losing to Alan Heath 51-63, Jamie Wilson falling to William Hogg 72-87, Brandon Forrester defeated by Lee Hunt 55-47, Nialls Wilson losing to Steve Finnegan 37-72, and Paul Westhead losing to Peter Kirkham 93-73.
Cue Zone Blinders Edge Past The Miscues
Cue Zone Blinders continued their strong form with a 3-2 win over The Miscues, in a match characterized by tight frames and dramatic finishes. David Hill secured a narrow victory over Ollie Pickford 83-81,recovering from a 42-point deficit after a crucial in-off from Pickford. Other key results saw Alex Kennedy lose to David Kelly 52-61, Shaun Roberts defeat Dale Walker 67-60 after a black-ball finish, Harry Ellis win against Luca McDermott 46-35, and Scott Campion fall to Ben Peach 58-70.
Port St Mary Legion Dominate St Olave’s
Port St Mary Legion showcased their strength with a decisive 4-1 victory over St Olave’s. Dave Pickersgill overcame a strong start from Geoff Hall to win 63-32,while Phil Joynes easily defeated Paul Smyth 75-31. Stuart Sandford secured a win against Andrew Hutchison 56-70, with a dramatic finish involving a missed shot and lucky angles. Marc Morley triumphed over Dan Crawley 79-51, and a player shortage for St Olave’s contributed to the Legion’s strong result.
further results from the league saw Mike Boyle with a 77-point start. Frame scores included Steve Cowin losing to Harry Boyle 69-80, David Callister defeating Max Barnes 53-18, Harry Minor winning against Ian Brookfield 65-62, Michael Creer losing to Gary Ellison 19-67, and Paul McKinstry defeating Mike Boyle 87-42.
The league standings are becoming increasingly competitive, with several teams vying for the top spot as the season progresses.
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