Staffs v Warwickshire - MCCU Open Championship

Only 2 Counties entered the MCCU Open Championship this year - Staffordshire and Warwickshire - so they both automatically progress to the National Final stage of the County Championship. However, they still had to play each other to determine who would be MCCU Champions. This match took place yesterday, with Staffs emerging victorious by 9-7 to take the title for the 3rd year in succession. You can click here to view the full score card.

Cheddleton Concede In Intermediate

Cheddleton have conceded their Intermediate Cup match against Holmes Chapel as they are unable to raise a team. Holmes Chapel will now meet either Stafford or Newcastle in the Final.

Fenton Win On National Debut

Fenton won their first ever match in the National Minor Club Championship on Saturday afternoon with a 2.5 - 1.5 away win at last year's Champions, Bushbury from the Wolverhampton League.


Phil Staley  0  Rob Taylor  1
David Molineux  0.5  Steve Emmerton  0.5
Simon Jones  1  Geoff Yates  0
David Buckley  0  Derrick Wallace  1

A Busy Night At Cheddleton

There were 3 matches at Cheddleton last night, with 4 of their teams in action.

In Division 1, Cheddleton 'A' lost their unbeaten record when they were beaten 3 - 2 by Alsager 'A', who now move into 2nd place in the Division. This was an excellent result for Alsager as they only had 4 players, defaulting on Board 2.

Simon Edwards  0  Simon Hood  1
David Buxton  1  Default  0
Rafal Stepien  1  John Booth  0
Leszek Stepien  0  Julian Kirk-O'Grady  1
John Yee  0  Alan Thomason  1

In Division 3, Cheddleton 'D' comprehensively beat Cheddleton 'C' by 3.5 - 0.5 to take over at the top of the Division.

Matthew Carr  1  Roger Edwards  0
Colin Abell  0.5  Roger Walker  0.5
Karol Grzybowski  1  David Hallen  0
David Rose  1  Frank Bruce  0

In Division 4, Cheddleton 'E' drew 2 - 2 with Fenton 'C' in the match between the top two teams in the Division. They remain level at the top, although Cheddleton 'E' have a game in hand.

Phil Birks  1  Geoff Yates  0
Alex Cartlidge  1  Derek Whitehurst  0
Paul Shelley  0  Jason Plant  1
Jacob Cartlidge  0  Mike Smith  1

Fenton Snatch A Draw At Holmes Chapel

Fenton 'A' gained a good away point at Holmes Chapel Knights in Division 2 last night to lift themselves up to halfway in the table. They had a great chance to actually win the match until Rob Taylor, the Fenton Board 1, put his Queen en prise whilst the exchange and a pawn up !!

Andrew Raeburn  1  Rob Taylor  0
Tony Roberts  0.5  Steve Emmerton  0.5
John Hicks  0  Derrick Wallace  1
Ben Scattergood  1  Geoff Yates  0
George Scattergood  0  Derek Whitehurst  1

Newcastle Extend Lead In Division 2

Newcastle 'B' extended their lead to 3 points in Division 2 following a 3-2 win at Alsager 'B' last night.

John Booth  0.5  Alan Paling  0.5
Douglas Barnett  0.5  Martyn Harris  0.5
Brian Birchall  0  Sam Onions  1
Frank Clarke  0.5  John Day  0.5
Neville Jones  0.5  Paul Clapham  0.5

Newcastle Out Of The Hickman Trophy

Newcastle fell at the first hurdle in the Hickman Trophy last night, going down by 3.5 - 2.5 at home to Walsall Kipping. 

Alan Paling  0.5  Darren Wheeler  0.5
Martyn Harris  0.5  David Anderton  0.5
Ian Jamieson  0  Nick Roberts  1
Robbie Coats  0.5  David Pritchard  0.5
Diarmid Gibson  0  Mike Groombridge  1
Sam Onions  1  Doreen Anderton  0

Meir 'C' Move Into Top Half Of Table

Meir 'C' moved into the top half of the Division 4 table with a 3-1 home win against Newcastle 'E' last night.

Steve Hill  0.5  Pete Shaw  0.5
David Fuller  1  Steven Cooper  0
David Hackney  1  Hamid Shabani  0
Abigail Sergeant  0.5  Scott McGowan  0.5