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Men's Results & Match Reports 2024
Wednesday 15th May Pentyrch 56 - 58 Taffs Well
So Near, Yet So Far
A second encounter with Taffs Well within two weeks ended in very close defeat to our rivals from down the hill. We have become much more competitive over the Wellmen in recent seasons and it was disappointing to have won three rinks but still lost overall. It must be noted, however that all results are team results and must not be attributed to individual rinks - we have all been there. It was great to see supporters from both sides on the bank watching and encouraging from the banks and helps to add to the occasion and team spirit. It was also great to see the new shirts on display - we need to try and get some sort of uniformity with below the waist to complete the look.
Rink scores:
Mark Krawiecki, Steven Bollschweiler, Mike Britton and Gordon Tucker won 17-15 in a closely fought match with the lead changing several times after exchanging heavy blows and recovering from them. Fortunately, the home rink picked themselves up from dropping a 5 at the 15th end to go down 14-15 to recover with three single shot wins to finish winning by 2.
Iain Russell, Dave Ashmore, Barrie Lewis and John Beacham won 16-14 in another closely contested match: 11-12 down at the 13th end, finishing strongly with 5 shots against 2 in the remaining 5 ends.
Andrew Herbert, Barrie Thomas, Chris Locke and Jordan Napper lost 6-18 finding it difficult to get established and were unfortunate with a couple of ends were there were big turnarounds.
Brain Ilbery, Darren Lewis, Chris Cooper and Martin Hopkins had the 'easiest' ride of the evening winning 17-11 but showed resilience in getting there from 1-6 at the 7th end with some consistent scores.
Thanks to Taffs Well for the match and company after the match.
Thanks to Barrie Thomas for his hard work in getting a team together.
Good luck to those available going to Barry on Saturday for an important PG fixture - we do like to be beside the seaside!
Rink scores:
Mark Krawiecki, Steven Bollschweiler, Mike Britton and Gordon Tucker won 17-15 in a closely fought match with the lead changing several times after exchanging heavy blows and recovering from them. Fortunately, the home rink picked themselves up from dropping a 5 at the 15th end to go down 14-15 to recover with three single shot wins to finish winning by 2.
Iain Russell, Dave Ashmore, Barrie Lewis and John Beacham won 16-14 in another closely contested match: 11-12 down at the 13th end, finishing strongly with 5 shots against 2 in the remaining 5 ends.
Andrew Herbert, Barrie Thomas, Chris Locke and Jordan Napper lost 6-18 finding it difficult to get established and were unfortunate with a couple of ends were there were big turnarounds.
Brain Ilbery, Darren Lewis, Chris Cooper and Martin Hopkins had the 'easiest' ride of the evening winning 17-11 but showed resilience in getting there from 1-6 at the 7th end with some consistent scores.
Thanks to Taffs Well for the match and company after the match.
Thanks to Barrie Thomas for his hard work in getting a team together.
Good luck to those available going to Barry on Saturday for an important PG fixture - we do like to be beside the seaside!
Wednesday 8th May Rumney Gardens 55 - 75 Pentyrch
First away midweek match at Rumney Gardens and the good weather continued. The Tyrchs were looking for their first competitive win of the season and succeeded in good style with a 3 rink victory: two players, Andy Butler and Chris Cooper making their debuts and Barrie Lewis only playing his second match. All three on winning rinks - a positive omen. You are most welcome and we look forward to you playing much more for the club.
Rink scores:
Colin Howson, Gordon Tucker, Ed Brookman, Adrian Bevan 12-18
Andrew Herbert, Barrie Thomas, Andy Butler, Chris Locke 18-12
Iain Russell, Dave Ashmore, Barrie Lewis, John Beacham 24-14
Brian Ilbery, Darren Lewis, Chris Cooper, Martin Hopkins 21-11
Thanks to Brian Ilbery for match stats.
Rink scores:
Colin Howson, Gordon Tucker, Ed Brookman, Adrian Bevan 12-18
Andrew Herbert, Barrie Thomas, Andy Butler, Chris Locke 18-12
Iain Russell, Dave Ashmore, Barrie Lewis, John Beacham 24-14
Brian Ilbery, Darren Lewis, Chris Cooper, Martin Hopkins 21-11
Thanks to Brian Ilbery for match stats.
Saturday 4th May Pentyrch 63 - 82 Taffs Well
Finally, there was some decent weather for a bowls match. Appropriately, the sun shone to help show off the new club kit as the men took to the green for a home Carruther's Shield fixture against local friends and traditional rivals, Taffs Well. This was a welcome return to the Carruther's Shield competition after a year's absence. The format has now changed and is down to a straight knockout competition in place of the previous 4 team round robin format. There was a quiet optimism amongst the home team, having beaten Taffs Well twice out of three times last season. Unfortunately, that optimism was ill-founded with a three rink and total score defeat. About halfway through, the Tyrchs were mainly holding their own overall but by the finish the deficit had become too big.
Rink scores:
Brian Ilbery, Jordan Napper, Peter O'Reilly, John Beacham 18-11
Barrie Thomas, Keith Davies, Gavin Davidson, Dan Price 19-20
Mark Krawiecki, Alan Lowndes, Mike Britton, Adrian Bevan 13-31
Iain Russell, Colin Howson, Gordon Tucker, Chris Locke 13 - 20
Best wishes to Taffs Well in the next round.
Rink scores:
Brian Ilbery, Jordan Napper, Peter O'Reilly, John Beacham 18-11
Barrie Thomas, Keith Davies, Gavin Davidson, Dan Price 19-20
Mark Krawiecki, Alan Lowndes, Mike Britton, Adrian Bevan 13-31
Iain Russell, Colin Howson, Gordon Tucker, Chris Locke 13 - 20
Best wishes to Taffs Well in the next round.
Wednesday 1st May Pentyrch 27 - 80 Cardiff (Sophia Gardens)
Things Can Only Get Better?
Unseasonal rain and a cold temperature was the background to the first home midweek league fixture. Unfortunately, the result for the home side was a heavy defeat to the visitors from the city. It was good to see many helping with setting up the rinks before the match and doing the domestics and clearing up afterwards so efficiently under the guidance of Jordan. On the green, despite the defeat there was a good team spirit that will develop and encourage better results.
Match statistics:
Brian Ilbery, Alan Lowndes, Barrie Lewis and Adrian Bevan started very confidently being 8-1 up after five ends, dropped a 6 at the next end and never recovered finishing 11-27 down. Well done to Barrie Lewis stepping in to make his Pentyrch debut.
Iain Russell, Jordan Napper Gavin Davidson and Mike Britton were competitive for the first 7 ends and then faded finishing 6-15 down.
Barrie Thomas, Andrew Herbert, Dave Ashmore and John Beacham had the 'best' result of the evening losing 6-11.
Mark Krawiecki, Gordon Tucker, Chris Locke and Martin Hopkins were swept aside and were stunned to be 1-17 down by the 10th end and felt 'pretty good' getting back 4-19 at the 13th end only to be floored with a 6 at the next end followed by a 2 at the last for good measure. 4- 27 down at the end.
Good to share a drink, pasty (or two) and chat with Cardiff captain Ron Brown and his team after the match.
Next up - Taffs Well at home in the Carruther's Shield.
Match statistics:
Brian Ilbery, Alan Lowndes, Barrie Lewis and Adrian Bevan started very confidently being 8-1 up after five ends, dropped a 6 at the next end and never recovered finishing 11-27 down. Well done to Barrie Lewis stepping in to make his Pentyrch debut.
Iain Russell, Jordan Napper Gavin Davidson and Mike Britton were competitive for the first 7 ends and then faded finishing 6-15 down.
Barrie Thomas, Andrew Herbert, Dave Ashmore and John Beacham had the 'best' result of the evening losing 6-11.
Mark Krawiecki, Gordon Tucker, Chris Locke and Martin Hopkins were swept aside and were stunned to be 1-17 down by the 10th end and felt 'pretty good' getting back 4-19 at the 13th end only to be floored with a 6 at the next end followed by a 2 at the last for good measure. 4- 27 down at the end.
Good to share a drink, pasty (or two) and chat with Cardiff captain Ron Brown and his team after the match.
Next up - Taffs Well at home in the Carruther's Shield.
Saturday 27th April Pentyrch 65 - 96 Merthyr West End 'A'
The Tyrchs first Private Greens fixture of the season and new Captain Jordan Napper's first match leading the team. This is our first season in Division 5 following relegation last year. The team selectors did an amazing job of fielding a team of 15 players with a number of players unavailable originally or becoming unavailable at very late stages. In the circumstances, it was an achievement to earn two points. There is added pressure to perform well this season with three teams instead of two now due to be relegated. Every shot will count and it will be vital to support the selectors in firstly being available to play and secondly, in giving them plenty of notice of availability. There are a number of ways to do this - teamsheets in the pavilion, the Spond App, What's App Group, text, email, phone etc. Otherwise, selectors have to spend considerable personal time 'phoning round or leaving messages.
So, a home defeat - well done to everyone who played and congratulations to Iain Russell and his rink on winning and getting us 2 league points. Photos courtesy of Merthyr West End.
You can follow East Wales Private Greens Bowls Association results and league standing HERE.
Two home fixtures next - Cardiff Sophia Gardens on Wednesday and next Saturday our return after a one year absence to the prestigious Carruther's Shield which is now a straight knockout format. Home to local 'friends' and traditional foe - Taffs Well.
So, a home defeat - well done to everyone who played and congratulations to Iain Russell and his rink on winning and getting us 2 league points. Photos courtesy of Merthyr West End.
You can follow East Wales Private Greens Bowls Association results and league standing HERE.
Two home fixtures next - Cardiff Sophia Gardens on Wednesday and next Saturday our return after a one year absence to the prestigious Carruther's Shield which is now a straight knockout format. Home to local 'friends' and traditional foe - Taffs Well.
Wednesday 24th April Rhiwbina - Pentyrch
First league fixture of the season was away to Rhiwbina in the Cardiff Midweek League. Iain Russell was captain for this away fixture. Unfortunately, all 4 rinks lost with Iain Russell's and Barrie Thomas's rinks only losing by one shot.