Bolton Winter League

The day started with a downpour and ended in bright sunlight for those still around at the end.

The main match was the top 2 teams playing off, McCarlton had a passing interest in this, Forrests Rangers versus Hulton (ears) Celtic. The first game up Anderson and Warburton against Greenhalgh and Monks, didn’t get off to a prompt start as Steven completed his ablutions following a quick visit. The match started off fairly normally before dragging itself into a 1 up 1 down long drawn out affair. Many fine last woods were seen, and a few in off’s also!! Was finally concluded with Greenhalgh's Pies outstripping Warburton’s Baps to 13.

Second up was the very nice man they call Mick alongside the current top average player Andy Johnson, who were taking on Mike Bailey and John Wolfy; This was also an epic in terms of time and consisted of both pairs trying to out throw their opponents, mixed in with some very fine bowls. it went to a 14 across game and the nice man decided to go long from bottom left to top right, and ended with a very nice win to boot. Final game was played with the overall match still finely in the balance, however, in a largely one-sided affair Morton and Nugent took the honours to 6, collecting a maximum 5 team points along the way. Morton playing with a Colgate Ring and Nugent ……..well being Nugent. It seems that the Hultoneers all turned up with their game faces on (remind me to dust the Toby Jugs) played a great match, and took all of the spoils.

The ups and downs of bowling, a dejected Mike Bailey sending 45yds for 2nd and 3rd (1 down)

Immediately followed by walking the tightrope at 47yds for a winner at match down

Sometimes on a lovely sunny day by the lake you can witness a majestic swan, serenely moving across the water. What you don’t see is the engine room and the big flippers working hard to provide the motion.

This is a bit like the team here, they arrive early to ensure the food is ready and prepared, the water is boiled; cups, plates and cutlery are set out in position. The seats have been wiped down and cushions and coverings have been put out in good time. The green will have been switched to remove moisture/dew along with the fallen leaves. A massive and ongoing thank you to you all for facilitating this for our enjoyment and benefit. The power of the bowling community working together is phenomenal.

Did I mention I met my wife on a bowling picnic ? she was on the far side of the green and I thought she was striking......... however she just played a yard through and made 1. Next end I was in the middle of the green and I was thinking why does a bowl look bigger the closer it gets...... then it hit me.

Another fabulous day of bowling is planned for tomorrow: As Sgt. Stan Jablonsky used to say at the morning meeting on Hill Street Blues, "Lets get out there and do it to them before they do it to us" !!

Paul played cricket at Farnworth CC, under the watchful eye of the senior players including Eric Tomlinson; he was also joined there by Paul Monks. It seems sportsmen are always going to be sportsmen and stick together. Paul was very competitive and direct, and also the OHBC Vets Captain alongside Stevie G. He wanted to win and to compete, and in this respect he did…...

In partnership with Paul Monks they became the first pairing from the Home teams to win Silverware in the BWLOH when they lifted the Fred Barnes Trophy in 2024/25

All our thought are now with Pauls wife Christine and their 2 daughters at this terribly hard time.

The Bowling

Doe Hey took on Clives Bunch and reasonably expected a win, all was going to plan also when Eric and Michael edged out Dave Norris and Peter (cards) Clinton to 14, this was swiftly followed up by Gary Goulding and Peter Collier cementing a 15-6 win (one of them must have been a builder). However, Clives Bunch had flown in a Special Agent called Rick who together with Harry (Bart) Simpson turned the match on it’s head by winning to nil to take the win.

Tom’s Lot got a surprise when the now firing partnership of Graham Boardman and Jack Smith handed a beating to Ian and (not) Fynon Dandy, however the ultra consistent Barry alongside his regular Mick, pulled it back with a fine win to 10 to tee up a thrilling finale. However Moss Bank failed to get over the line despite having 3 players in the match-up. Ray and David sailed though for a convincing win against the inform pair of Ronnie and Steve.

The top of the table clash started well for the Rangers, before the Wasps pair of Stuart Ivers and Mark Bradshaw handed out a first of the season defeat for the top pairing of John and Mike. The final game was nip and tuck throughout, and of course went to 14 across, before the Rangers pair managed a 4 on the final end. However the game was then already won by the Wasps.

The final match was the homesters local derby with The Hultoneers adjusting their team name to Thorpies Thunderbolts and then delivered a fitting 5-0 win for the in form Ears.

Finally……..

I was pointed to an interesting fact regarding Moss Bank by a……. what’s that word now, rhymes with Nerd, ah yes, a statistician. He reported that the 'Bankers' have won, or lost all of their games to a 4-1 scoreline, cheers Rob.

Footnote the word on the street is that the scoring system is slightly boring and perhaps an adjustment to the previous set up may improve this. 2 pts for each game win and 2 points for the match win so a clean sweep gains 8 or 9 points. The home advantage, (getting 3 blocks) should also be addressed with 3 pts being awarded to a winning away team. Also a losing pair gains a point if they score 12 or more, as already applied to the averages calculation. This will keep players striving till the end. It will help to separate the teams a little more also.......... thoughts and feedback please, this is your League.

A somewhat less than sunny day here on the Over Hulton Riviera, McCarlton was on good form, as always, as he opened proceedings, and even elicited a small round of applause. It reminded me of my other ex wife who was a singer, I remember her saying that it was always nice to get a warm hand on her opening.

I am asked and pleased to pass on our thanks and gratitude to Mal Cubbins who provided the Pea, Ham and Potato lunches today, complimented with a slice of French Stick, what a fantastic gesture and was much appreciated and enjoyed by one and all. Someone who can go the extra yard went the extra mile, many thanks indeed Mal.

Bowling can be a bit up and down, like one day you’re the top dog then the next you’re a lamppost.

Moss Bank took on Doe Hey in the reverse fixture, after 2 games the teams were once again a win each with the same scoreline in both, uncannily the same as the reverse fixture on Tuesday. Meaning the last pairings were playing for 3 points. However this time Moss Bank bucked up under the nose of watching team captain Chris Barnes and took the win. Jack Smith dispelling any rumour that he and Graham Boardman were a cursed pairing.

Forrests Rangers repeated the scoreline of Tuesday with a 5-0 win over Clives Bunch and slipped 3 pts clear at the top.

The Hulton Ears also repeated their win against the Wasps who have seen a 5 point lead disappear into a 3 point deficit this week following their consecutive 4-1 losses. The final game seeing Keith (3 Jacks) Waddington losing his unbeaten tag, all this was happening whilst another unbeaten player (and 3 dogs) were watching on from the sidelines.

Tom’s Lot continued to improve and gained a 4-1 win against the luckless Old Hultonians. This is despite their pairing of David Beresford and Peter Hardman setting them off with a great win against Ray and David W.. Both David B. and Peter have a habit of winning when the going gets classed as heavy. Gary Yates and Derek McNulty still had a chance to gain the Old’s a first win but was not to be as Pengy and Fynon cleaned up with a 15-3 win. And this was despite Gary Yates having to put up with the chants from the crowd of ‘Are you Stuart Ivers in disguise” ? We noted his gilet was ex Royal Mail, despite this he didn’t find any left handed letter boxes today.

We now have 4 teams just 3 points apart at the top and everything is there to play for. We would be foolish also to rule out Moss Bank especially as Steve and Ronnie seem to have found the edge now on their opponents.

A great story here, from someone I know: I said I would be discreet about names as don’t want to embarrass Nugs. He woke up at 0500 and started a little scrolling and read his horoscope. It told him all the stars were aligned today and his lucky number would be 5. Later he looked at the list of races, there were 5 meetings, so he went to the 5th one and noted there was a 5’o'clock race !!! So intrigued, he had a look at the runners and to his disbelief, there was a horse running called Five Alive and it was at 5/1. So no messing about, he put £50 on the nose. And you wouldn’t believe this I checked the results later and........ it finished……. 5th !!!

We had a worst bowl of the day contender also today, with the effort pulling up 27yds short of the jack, as a trusted reporter of facts and details that bowler specifically requested I didn’t name him. I gave him my word and he’s such a nice, very likeable man also, why would I do that.

Tuesday 13th

Another fabulous day for bowling, was enjoyed by one and all as we now embraced the halfway stage in the League. And as usual our McCarlton set the proceedings underway with a cry of "LET'S BOWL". We have been asked to clarify that the Mc refers to 'master of ceremonies' and that Carlton wishes it known he is not Scottish and furthermore we have been sent a picture to confirm this.

The first match on the list was Doe Hey versus Moss Bank, I think most of us knew which way this would go........ until it didn't !! a 15-4 win for Eric and Michael was then equalled by Ronnie and Steve, down to the last game all square. After a great battle the pairing of Mal Cubbins and Steve Partington just edged out the star pair of Mervyn and Geoff 15-13. Doe Hey now on a 3-timer playing against the same opposition on Thursday.

Next up was Forrests Rangers against Clives Bunch, a maximum win topped off by the top average pairing of John and Mike winning 15-2, can they be caught ?

3rd match down was Tom's Lot playing the Old Hultonians and the welcome return of Ian Pendlebury and Phil Dandy back to the fray, they didnt disappoint, with Toms Lot also running out to a maximum win. To the watching fans they didn't get to see the Mulder/Skully parnership as Mulder was delayed as he was batting at No6 for South Africa in the test match versus Australia. In a late change to the line up saw Lawrence Catterall replace Mick Fletcher. Mick explained confidentially to us, that whilst he was bending over in the bathroom he felt a sharp pain in the 'behind area'. We didn't probe him further on this matter.

The final match up was the Hulton Ears playing 'away' against the Wasps, The Hulton boys were eyeing an upset and got off to ........... a bad start as the ever excellent Stuart Ivers and (3 Jacks) Keith set the challenge, running out to a 15-6 win against home stalwarts Steven Greenhalgh and Paul Monks. Next up was the eagerly awaited game featuring Morty and the returning Mark Bradshaw facing the new pretenders Steven Nugent and the impressive Rob Morton. The game set off fairly tight before the Hulton team pulled ahead. A moment of tension midway through as Steve bellowed across am I in ? Rob said 'your bowls in the ditch Steve' to which Steve bellowed then why didn't you tell me, so not only his ears !!! Leading 13-9 the Hultons thought they had the match in hand, lying 2, Morty and Braddy were not in agreement. As the Nug walked to the end his usual 2-step, quick step around followed by 3 more circles and then the tip toes of the Nug's trusty Hi-Tec trainers ,it was finally decided to ask Janet (pegs) to the green to resolve the discussion. Steve had already declared they were in by 4 inches, he clearly knows his length well, and to everyones surprise he was right and it was game over. The final drama turned out a little less so. and the (very nice) Mick Risley partnered well by Andy Johnson got over the line with a little in hand. Andy filling in when Micks batteries started to run down. The highlight of this game was when Micks hat decided it was going to leave him and jumped off his head floating 6ft away.

This result has blown the championship race wide open and now 4 teams are eyeing the prize.

Having a chat with our mountain man, Glenn Roberts, he shared a little bit of his expert knowledge of wild mushrooms. He explained that there is currently an abundance (right time of the year). He further alluded to books he has at home published back in the late 40's and 50's which were hand illustrated using water colours and containing references to 1000 UK varieties. He did say that you really do need to know what you are doing and related his intolerance to Porcini mushrooms. Apparently 1 in a 1000 people have a very bad allergic reaction to this variety, himself being one. I can usually relate to the main allergies In a nutshell. However after a Porcini incident, a few hours in the bathroom firing at both ends was not a pleasant experience, but a good time to read a book. We discussed other varieties and what the hippies liked in the 60's, in fact it was a magical time chatting to him. For those not that familier with Glenn he is the one standing at the end of the RHS leaner, he's a little taller than his team mates. In fact we also have a picture of him

On a final note I remember my ex-wife once more, we were at a gathering of friends and she had had a couple. She was telling everyone around that she was the one who had invented the echo, I walked over and told her will you just listen to yourself...yourself, self.

More from our Fleetwood Mac reporter: we hear the Old Hultonians may be making a late new signing, a top player named Joe Mulder, he is rumoured to be playing with Andy Scully, lets see what happens, maybe just one for the X-Files.

Looking ahead to the weeks matches, the 1st half of the revolving double. Doe Hey take on Moss Bank, as they say when the going gets tough, Doe Hey get going, forecast is for 1-4 home defeat. Next up is Forrests Rangers against Clives Bunch, on paper this could be one-sided, however Forrests Rangers have found more Banana skins lately than a large group of chimpanzees having a picnic.

The Old Hultonians take on Tom's Lot, can the Olds get a first win ? will not be an easy task but we can all hope. Finally the last pairing is the Top game with the Wasps taking on the current in-form team of The Hultoneers. Will the Wasps retain the same line up as last time out ? The ears are 11/10 for a win whilst the Wasps are favourites at 8/13.

Finally I had a late phone call yesterday, the guy said can you talk? ....... I said how did you think this conversation was going to go then !!

Where do we start here, a superb Autumn day punctuated with sun and blue skies. noting the large Sycamore is beginning to show it's brilliant colours. It reminds me of a day me and my ex-wife visited a large wishing well, she kept shouting across and embarassing me, to make a donation and come and make a wish. After that she was sitting on the edge looking over, then fell in. Before that I never believed those things actually worked.

After the welcome introductions from our MC Carlton, play began in earnest. In the top match on the fixture list, Doe Hey were tackling Clives Bunch, first up were Dave Norris and Peter Clinton playing Elaine Hindle and Tony Hobson. The match generally moved one way and a fine win for Dave and Peter put Clives Bunch into a very prominent position. This was not to last and a pair of 15-3 wins gave Doe Hey a second win in a season, for the first time since 2022.

Second match down was the Hulton teams local derby, Ears versus Ions, and a resounding win for the Ears scoring a maximum 5 pointer.

Toms Lot playing at home versus Moss Bank, first up were the top pair of Popeye and David taking on Geoff and Mervyn. We noted Geoff was wearing a new hat, which obviously brought him luck, and they ran out 15-12 winners after an excellent performance. There were rumours after the game that a large tin of spinach had been mislaid and this could have affected the outcome. Barry and Mick just continued from Tuesday securing a big win against Graham Boardman and Jack Smith. Janet (tapes) and Lawrence had no luck at all as both Ronnie Brooks and Steve Maslovic put on a supreme (not Gladys Knight) performance having the edge over their opponents. As the winning bowl rolled along you could almost hear the pips..... running out.

Last on the fixture list was the top of the table clash between Wasps and Forrest Rangers. First up was the ultra consistant Stuart Ivers and the totally accurate Keith Waddington, who played an excellent game to see off Ray and Andy. The middle game was a little closer, however the result was the same with the Wasps pairing of Joe Councell and Mick Howard beating the newly reformed pair of Brian Anderson and Mark Warburton. Despite Marks best efforts the Rangers pair were sliced apart and toasted, luckily there was no dough on the line.

The leagues top average pairing were to be tested by Morty and Eric, could they maintain their excellent form and retain the top average positions ? The answer was a resounding yes and a 15-4 away win was gained. A superb performance from both Mike and John. We noted John (the original) Wolfendale was wearing a heart monitor just under his knee, or it was perhaps, a support band for the badly damaged leg : he injured this running across a busy road for his lunch. After the car hit him and broke his Femur he spent 8 weeks in hospital in traction and months in physio. Once again credit to the NHS for their excellent work. He was left with one leg slightly shorter than the other. He tried a pair of orthapedic shoes as the salesman had talked a good pitch, but rejected them, saying he had built them up too much.

I went to Bolton after the game to get a little inspiration for the report. It was there that something caught my eye, turns out it was a very short person with an umbrella.

Late News, we have had a 'small' complaint from some members of the Hulton teams about their lack of column inches, we suggested we were not here to help with personal issues

On my arrival to the green I noticed the dense bush behind the fence has now been well trimmed ; it transpires a work party (chain gang) from OHBC had arranged a 'hack it down' day, tempted by the chance of a free Jaffa Cake from CH and a half price cup of tea. I have to admit it's very nice to see a well trimmed front garden: The conifers around the green were also 'faced off' but nobody noticed that. The green is looking better than ever and more works are planned for tomorrow.

As this is a bowling report I suppose I need to focus on what matters....... more to some than others !!! In the days' matches, from the top, Doe Hey failed to build on their improved form of last week and slumped to a 5-0 reverse against Tom's Lot, who bounced back well. A very nice win for Janet (tapes) Callow and Lawrence Catterall set their season running. Barry Trevitt and Mick Fletcher continued to improve, and recorded a 15-1 win this round. The Bolton Vets Merit Champion, Ray Sale (Sailerman, Popeye) along with the seasons current best new signing, David Wakefield, continue to accumulate wins and impress.

Forrests Rangers who moved to the top of the table last week were then kicked off it by the much improved Hulton Ears (they write it differently). It transpires that Rob Morton did indeed make a hasty dash across the Bay of Biscay, and despite a late 0200hrs arrival to his bed, then produced a brilliant performance to see off Ray and Ste (don't call him Steve). Stevie G and Paul Monks were always in control and dispatched the pairing of Anderson and Openshaw Andy (don't call him Andrew). The Wolf and Bailey pulled back a point and maintained their unbeaten run.

The much improved, and in-form Moss Bank came crashing down after a brilliant performance from Clives Bunch. The day started badly for the bankers with Peter Clinton and Dave Norris producing a shock in a 15-1 win. Peter Clinton was able to send them a condolences card from his stock !! A sweet win also for Maggie Savory partnering Harry (Bart) Simpson. Mervyn and Geoff Wilde were the only MB winners, however this was stressful, and we witnessed Geoff's grey hair paying testament to this. Not sure if Geoff's hair was always like that as is usually covered with his trusty vintage cap, maybe the hair has grown over the cap ? we'll never know.

The Wasps brought back their star players following last weeks surprise defeat, for the game versus the Old Hultonians. Pairing 3 jacks Keith with the excellent Stuart Ivers, people again starting to ask if Stuart has booked any holidays ? not sure what this means ? might be a compliment !!

This match was not without controversy as John Mort and Eric Williams struggled to put the pairing of Peter Hardman and Glenn Roberts away. At 14-13, Peter had already sent the leading bowl and then bowled another.......... The Oh's then claimed 2 for the game, put their arms up for 2 and offered a shake......Glenn kicked the bowls in and Morty said I wanted that measured, it was only 1......... so 14 across. JM then bowled his usual worldie for match. Joe Councell (the one that makes bowling look easy ) and the very excellent Mick Howard (the one who doesn't need to make it look easy) then rounded up the last match to move the Wasps straight back to the top of the table with a maximum haul.

More from our Fleetwood Mac reporter........ we hear the Hultoneers have put one of their star players on a Jet to try to rush him back into action, following his R&R in Madeira: Will he play ? does he have to pass a 6am fitness test ?.

Have the Wasps sent out an SOS to Keith (3 Jacks), will he make the line-up ? Since Moss Bank discovered how to follow the jack, they have won the past 3 games 4-1, will they continue their charge towards the top of the table ?, they are a skinny 4/9 on for a maximum.

Doe Hey following their near miss last match, will fancy their chances against Toms Lot, may there be an upset on the cards ? @5/4 may be a good punt, however Tom's Lot are favourites and priced at 8/11 for a 5-0 win. As we know, there are always coupon busters lurking around the corners. GLA everyone tomorrow.

A day of surprises for some. A vindication that age is just a number as we witnessed a superb away win for Eric Tomlinson and Peter Collier, this was not enough to get Doe Hey over the line as the Hultoneers claimed a 3-2 win. The unbeaten Andy Johnson once again cleaned up while delivering another win partnering the very likeable Mick Risley (why is that ?) whilst Christine Thorpe alongside The Nug ground out a 15-14 to claim the match.

Clives Bunch gained their first win of the season versus the Old Hultonians, a devastating win for Alan Parker and Rick Sykes flattening their opponents; the final game with Pat Kitts and Clive Fenn getting the necessary chalks to seal the win. There is a rumour that a new Scottish player called Ben (Nevis) will join Clives team and will partner Pat, so we have a chance of a (St.) Kitts and Nevis team. (sorry for that, Kitts isn't easy). Having sleepless nights over Hadjinicolauo, thats a challenge !!

Moss Bank caused the days biggest shock, well and truly swatting the Wasps in a 4-1 win. The absence of Keith (3 jacks) Waddington, who chose to vacate to Ambleside didn't help. The pairing of Jack Smith and Kevan Grundy sealing the result with a massive win over John Mort and Eric Williams, the evergreen Kevan, Jack now showing what a brilliant bowler he is developing into.

in the days top match, Forrests Rangers did the business against Toms Lot running out to a 4-1 win to move 2 points clear at the top of the table. Ray Perry partnering Steve Openshaw produced the days coupon buster by smashing the top batters of Pendlebury and (not Fynon)Dandy. Ray Perry, the epitome of the British Tommy who will never give up and will fight till the end gained a superb 15-4 win, alongside Steve. Mike Bailey and John (the original) Wolfendale just getting over the line 15-14 to preserve their unbeaten start to the season against the previously unbeaten Wakefield and (Popeye) Doyle.

On what was another superb day for the weather; by the next game we will already be in October. The green looked resplendant and many thanks to the team of Gary Yates, Steven Greenhalgh and Rob Morton. Not to be overlooked, the OH community Group Begonias proving that you cannot keep a beautiful flower down, despite the scorchio summer !!

There was some bowling also but I don't really want to talk about that, but I have too. We welcomed 4 more players to the proceedings; the rumoured new signing for the Old Hultonians proved accurate and Roy Mills entered the fray. He was playing controlled length and placing bowls a couple of foot in front of the block, knowing someone would tap them closer, and I must admit, I was pretty good at that, he started off with a good win. Roy has played brilliant bowls for many a year and I think Bolton should name one of the leagues after him. Mark Cafferky also joined in the fun, although it wasn't that much fun afterall. The Hultoneers also welcomed David Fiddler to the fray, David also won the best turned out award today, mostly for his exquisite shoes. However the bowling didn't follow suit and David and partner Stevie G were knocked off their perch by Graham Boardman and Jack Smith who played a pretty good game. I did resist saying David was Topol off the roof.

Our final new starter David Norris also drew a black against the resurgent pair of Ian Pendlebury and Phil (Fynon) Dandy, in fact, unless you had a set of working ears you would have hardly noticed Pendlebury was on the green. Elsewhere there were good wins for the Wasps who completed a maximum against Doe Hey, Mike Howard playing the bowl of the day into the front left corner, threading the last wood through what seemed like 11 other bowls on the line, to steal the end, despite Steve Partington playing a pair of Peakys to hold 2 up. And finally commiserations to Barbara Mealor with Harry (Homer) Simpson who played some superb bowls and looked to be on for a certain win against the star pairing of Mick Fletcher and Barry Trevitt........ until they lost 15-14.

On what was another beautiful and sunny day play began on schedule. Looking around at some of the old familier faces, reminded me of what a fantastic job the NHS are doing keeping everyone ticking over !!

The motorway disruption plan worked particularly well throughout the matches to significantly reduce the noise from the M61. Once again noting the teams locating themselves in their traditional territory also gave some semblance of order. On the catering front it is very nice to hear all the complimentary comments regarding the quality of the offerings, already a special thanks to Andy Sculley for the time and effort he is putting in, just one word though, delegate.

The bowling was of a high standard....... mostly, you know who you are. In the top match Wasps vs Tom's Lot got off to a brilliant and predictable start, with Morty and Eric cruising along to a win. However the Sailor man had not read the script and proceeded to play a wonder bowl from match down to extend the game at 12-14. Then a further 2 chalks were gained for a 14-14 across. Following David's lead Morty then produced a customary front toucher on the 25yd round peg mark. Again it seemed like game over, only for Ray- 'Doyle' (there's a French connection) to smack off the bowl and deposit the jack into the gutter. The tide had turned and Morty and Eric were then sunk. However the match swung quickly back to Wasps as both Keith (3 Jacks) Waddington and Joe Counsell, then Stuart (pea shells) and Braddy saw off their opponents.

The Hultoneers gained a first win in a tight match against Clives Bunch. Also the introduction of another new player, so a warm welcome to Maggie Savory, who was playing with Alan Parker. They came very close to a win also, coming back from 14-11, however despite the driving from Parker in the end, things turned sour for Savory.

Finally on the whispers hotline it appears that the Old Hultonians may well have landed one of their top transfer targets ??? Also we understand The Hultoneers have flown a player in from Dubai to bolster the team. We also heard not one, but a pair of Norris's are likely to make their seasonal debut next Tuesday... at the moment this is still all Fleetwood Mac.

Carlton welcomed all teams and their players back to Over Hulton for the 2026 renewel of the Winter League.

A minute of respect for given for George Manning, who was a very keen winter bowler here at OH.

On what was a fabulous day weather-wise, giving warm sunshine and blue skies; we also welcomed some new faces, David Wakefield for Toms Lot, Chris Hart for Forrests Rangers and Christine Thorpe, who was bringing some glamour to the Hultoneers. And some older faces also, the ever fit John Mort and Eric Tomlinson flying the flag for the over 90's.

On a day of surprises Doe Hey rocketed to the top of the league with a 5-0 win over the Hultoneers, this has already equalled Doe Heys regular winning match total for each of the past 3 years. A fine win for the pairing of Rob Morton and Andy Johnson over Phil Dandy and Ian Pendlebury to spare the blushes of the Old Hultonians, nice to have some insurance Rob against the dreaded 5 - nil.

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