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HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY TABLE TENNIS VETERANS SEASON 2011-2012

HR 1	Division	2B		HR 2	Division	3C		Hr 3	Division	4D
Date:	12-Nov-11	at	Trowbridge	Date:	12-Nov-11	at St Neots		Date:	19-Nov-11	at	Kingfisher
Wi1 v Sx2	Sy3 v Mi2	Bu1 v Wi2	Hr1 v IW	He3 v E3	Hr2 v Bk2		10:30	Dv2 v Do2	So3 v Hr3	Bk4 v So4	11:00
3 - 7	3 - 7	4 - 6	4 - 6	6 - 4	4 - 6				8 – 2
IW v Bu1	Wi2 v Sy3	Mi2 v Wi1	Sx2 v Hr1	Bk2 v He3	E3 v Hr2		14:30	Dv2 v Bk4	Hr3 v Do2		15:00
2 - 8	5 - 5	2 - 8	9 - 1	3 - 7	9 - 1				7 – 3
Date:	21-Jan-12	at	Horsham	Date:	13-Nov-11	at St Neots		Date:	21-Jan-12	at	Taunton
Sx2 v Mi2	Wi1 v Wi2	Sy3 v IW	Bu1 v Hr1	Wo2 v E3	Ha1 v Hr2		10:30	So4 v Hr3	Co v So3		11:00
			6 - 4	5 - 5	9 – 1			3 - 7
IW v Wi1	Wi2 v Sx2	Bu1 v Sy3	Hr1 v Mi2	Wo2 v Ha1			14:30	Co v Dv2	So4 v So3		15:00
			4 - 6	7 - 3
Date:	25-Feb-12	at	Cippenham	Date:	21-Jan-12	at	Kingfisher	Date:	11-Feb-12	at	Okehampton
Mi2 v Wi2	Sx2 v IW	Wi1 v Bu1	Sy3 v Hr1	Bk2 v Wo2	E3 v Ha1		10:30	So3 v Bk4	Do2 v Co	Hr3 v Dv2	11:00
										2 - 8
IW v Mi2	Sy3 v Wi1	Bu1 v Sx2	Hr1 v Wi2	He3 v Hr2	E3 v Bk2		14:30	Bk4 v Co	So3 v Dv2	Do2 v So4	15:00
				6 - 4
Wi2 v IW	Mi2 v Bu1	Sx2 v Sy3	Wi1 v Hr1	Date:	22-Jan-12	at	Kingfisher	Date:	17-Mar-12	at	Dorset
				Hr2 v Wo2	Ha1 v He3		10:30	So4 v Co	Do2 v So3	Hr3 v Bk4	11:00
				2 - 8
				Wo2 v He3	Bk2 v Ha1		14:30	Dv2 v So4	Co v Hr3	Bk4 v Do2	15:00
				Gn	Withdrawn			Points	4
				Pooled costs for venue and travel				Pooled costs for venue and travel

COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on 12-13 Nov 2011

Veteran Division 2B Hereford 1^st played their first double fixture on Saturday at Trowbridge in Wiltshire. Their opposition were Isle of Wight in the morning and Sussex 2^nd in the afternoon, which ended in 4-6 and 1-9 losses respectively. They were unable to field their strongest side with non-availability of a couple of players.

Against Isle of Wight : Michael Owens put up a gallant effort against Roger Hookey to lose in the 5sets decider. Brian Kitchener playing up for the 1^st team found it tough to lose in 3 sets to Andrew Fly. Captain Ola Andersson had a tough 1^st set at deuce, but won the other 2 easily for the score at 1-2. Ola and Margaret Shock lost in close 3 sets to Roger and June Thorn in the 1^st mixed doubles to trail 1-3. Michael Owens won his 2^nd singles in 3 sets against Andrew Fly for a single game deficit, but then Margaret lost to June in 3 sets to trail 2-4. Michael and Ola won the mens doubles in 3 sets against Roger and Andrew for 3-4. Brian put up a better show this time but was unable to take advantage at 2-1 up to lose 5^th set decider for 3-5. Ola struck again in 3 sets against Roger to reduce the deficit to a single game again at 4-5. Margaret and Brian put up a good show in the last match, but were unable to deny the opposition the victory in 4 sets for the final loss at 4-6.

Scores: Ola Andersson 13-11, 11-3, 11-4 and 12-10, 11-4, 11-2. Michael Owens 11-6, 4-11, 6-11, 14-12, 7-11 and 11-5, 11-5, 11-9. Brian Kitchener 5-11, 2-11, 1-11 and 9-11, 12-10, 11-7, 6-11, 7-11. Margaret Shock 5-11, 6-11, 7-11. Mixed doubles 1 Margaret and Ola 7-11, 11-13, 10-12. Mens doubles Ola and Michael 11-8, 11-3, 11-8. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Brian 7-11, 2-11, 11-8, 7-11.

Against Sussex 2^nd : Ola had a 5 close sets tussle for no reward against David Butler, followed by Brian Kitchener to lose in 4 sets to Nick Standen. Michael Owens also lost in 4 sets to Paul Barry. The next 4 games were lost in 3 sets to trail 0-7, before Michael was able stop the rot in 5 sets against Nick for 1-7. But the Sussex superiority continued to the final 2 games in 3 sets for the result score of a loss at 1-9.

Scores: Ola Andersson 11-8, 9-11, 13-11, 9-11, 9-11 and 5-11, 6-11, 9-11. Michael Owens 9-11, 12-10, 9-11, 6-11 and 9-11, 11-7, 11-13, 11-5, 11-5. Brian Kitchener 9-11, 10-12, 11-7, 4-11 and 4-11, 3-11, 5-11. Margaret Shock 3-11, 3-11, 9-11. Mixed doubles 1Margaret and Michael 8-11, 4-11, 4-11. Mens doubles Ola and Michael 7-11, 7-11, 2-11. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Brian 5-11, 4-11, 6-11.

Veteran Division 3C Hereford 2^nd played their first round of fixtures in St Neots, Cambridge, playing Berkshire 2^nd Saturday morning, Essex 3^rd in the afternoon and Hampshire 1^st Sunday morning. Hereford having won promotion last season found it tough going in the higher division. Their 1^st match was a close affair to lose it 4-6, but then although close games ended up losing 1-9 in the other 2.

Against Berkshire 2^nd : Captain Harry Jutle started against Tony Brown won the 1^st set at deuce, but was then pegged back to trail 1- 2. Harry failed to capitalise the 4^th and lost it at deuce. Nigel Foreshew played Ivor Hardman next to win comfortably in 3 sets for the score at 1-1. Chris Martin had a terrific battle against Ian Cole, but failed to come out of the blocks in the 5^th deciding set. Lin Ashman and Nigel lost in 3 sets to Denise Weller and Tony in the 1^st mixed doubles to trail 1-3. Harry played Ivor next and won in 4 sets to reduce the deficit to a single game at 2-3. Lin lost to Denise in 3 sets to trail 2-4. Chris and Harry won the mens doubles in very closely fought 5 sets with the winning point at deuce against Ivor and Ian to reduce the deficit to a single game again to 3-4. Nigel made it 4-4 beating Ian in 3 close sets. Chris fought hard against Tony to win some fast and ferocious points in total dominating style, but in the end missed one too many in the 5^th set decider to trail 4-5. Lin and Chris lost the 2^nd mixed doubles in 3 sets to Denise and Ian for the final loss at 4-6.

Scores: Nigel Foreshew 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 and 11-9, 15-13, 12-10. Harry Jutle 12-10, 6-11, 8-11, 10-12 and 11-7, 11-7, 6-11, 11-2. Chris Martin 3-11, 11-4, 8-11, 15-13, 4-11 and 10-12, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 6-11. Lin Ashman 11-4, 11-3, 11-4. 1^st Mixed doubles for Lin Ashman and Nigel Foreshew 2-11, 6-11, 5-11. Harry Jutle and Chris Martin in the men’s doubles 14-12, 9-11, 11-9, 8-11, 15-13. 2^nd Mixed doubles Lin Ashman and Chris Martin 5-11, 8-11, 4-11.

Against Essex 3^rd : Chris Martin started against Keith Fung to lose in 4 sets, followed by Nigel losing to Philip Walker in 5 sets. Harry Jutle went on next against Paul Martinpill to lose in 4 sets. Lin and Chris in the 1^st mixed doubles lost in 3 sets to Marjorie Dawson and Paul to trail 0-4. Nigel won the only game against Keith in 4 sets with Essex continued to win the rest in 3 sets, apart from Harry taking a single game against Philip for the final loss at 1-9.

Scores: Nigel Foreshew 10-12, 11-9, 5-11, 11-6, 6-11 and 10-12, 12-10, 11-4, 11-9. Harry Jutle 11-13, 11-9, 7-11, 5-11, and 2-11, 11-9, 3-11, 6-11. Chris Martin 8-11, 11-8, 9-11, 6-11 and 1-11, 10-12, 6-11. Lin Ashman 9-11, 8-11, 2-11. 1^st Mixed doubles for Lin Ashman and Chris Martin 7-11, 6-11, 5-11. Harry Jutle and Chris Martin in the men’s doubles 8-11, 5-11, 2-11. 2^nd Mixed doubles Lin Ashman and Nigel Foreshew 3-11, 3-11, 4-11.

Against Hampshire 1^st : Chris Martin started against Mike Rhodes to lose in 4 sets, followed by Nigel beating Dave Russell in 3 sets for 1-1. Unfortunately Hereford lost the rest even though putting up a great fight with three 5^th set deciders and another going to 4 with the final score of a loss at 1-9. Christos Hannides and Jackie Rice completed the opposition team.

Scores: Nigel Foreshew 11-2, 11-8, 11-7 and 6-11, 6-11, 11-8, 11-5, 10-12. Harry Jutle 10-12, 8-11, 2-11 and 11-6, 11-7, 9-11, 4-11, 2-11. Chris Martin 11-8, 9-11, 7-11, 5-11 and 12-14, 5-11, 3-11. Lin Ashman 11-13, 1-11, 7-11. 1^st Mixed doubles for Lin Ashman and Chris Martin 11-8, 10-12, 11-7, 8-11, 3-11. Harry Jutle and Chris Martin in the men’s doubles 11-9, 9-11, 10-12, 6-11. 2^nd Mixed doubles Lin Ashman and Nigel Foreshew 5-11, 4-11, 4-11.

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National Junior League Session

To be played at Wood Green, with 16 teams taking part. For 3 sessions round robin competition to be played so all teams play each other. Results then to be collated and 4 teams of 4 divisions formed to play the 4^th session.

Session 1 Played on 5/10/2011. Hereford Juniors Drawn 2 and Lost 3.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on 19 Nov 2011

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 3^rd played their first double fixture on Saturday at Trowbridge in Wiltshire. Their opposition were Somerset 3^rd in the morning and Dorset 2^nd in the afternoon, which ended in a 2-8 loss and 7-3 win respectively. A mixed start for them gaining 2 points for the win.

Against Somerset 3^rd: Captain Steve Brown put up a gallant effort against Neil Shephard to lose in the 5sets decider, with every set at least 9 points. Trevor Davies went up against Joe Turner to win in 3close sets for the score at 1-1. Brian Kitchener lost in 3 sets to Mark Morley. Trevor and Margaret Shock lost in 3sets to Mark and Caroline Berkley in the 1^st mixed doubles to trail 1-3. Trevor was unable to take advantage of a 2 sets lead to lose in 5 sets to Neil, followed by Margaret’s loss to Caroline in 3 sets to trail 1-5. Steve and Brian won the mens doubles in 4 sets against Mark and Neil for 2-5 to keep the game alive for a draw. But Brian was unable to stop Joe to lose in 4 sets, followed by Steve to lose to Mark in 3 sets to trail 2-7. Margaret and Brian put up a good show in the last match, but were unable to stop the opposition in 4 sets for the final loss at 2-8.

Scores: Steve Brown 17-15, 9-11, 11-9, 9-11, 9-11 and 7-11, 12-14, 9-11. Brian Kitchener 6-11, 4-11, 7-11 and 11-9, 6-11, 5-11, 8-11. Trevor Davies 11-8, 11-9, 15-13 and 11-8, 11-3, 5-11, 6-11, 3-11. Margaret Shock 5-11, 5-11, 8-11. Mixed doubles 1 Margaret and Trevor 4-11, 9-11, 6-11. Mens doubles Steve and Brian 11-8, 6-11, 11-5, 11-8. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Brian 11-13, 11-8, 5-11, 5-11.

Against Dorset 2^nd: Brian Kitchener lost in 4 sets Andy Mitchell. Trevor Davies won in 3 sets against Derrek Dawson to level the score to 1-1. Steve Brown followed Trevor’s to beat Ray Harwood in 3 sets to lead 2-1. Trevor and Margaret Shock lost in 3sets to Andy and Miranda Edwardes in the 1^st mixed doubles. Brian restored the lead by defeating Derrick in 3sets, followed by Margaret’s loss to Miranda in 4 close sets for 3-3. Steve and Brian won the mens doubles in 5 sets against Derrek and Andy for the lead once again. Trevor increased the lead to 5-3 by beating Ray in 4 sets, followed by Steve for the win against Andy in 4 sets to lead 6-3. Margaret and Brian cemented the win in 4 sets in the last match against Miranda and Ray for the final victory at 7-3.

Scores: Steve Brown 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 and 6-11, 11-5, 11-9, 11-5. Brian Kitchener 11-8, 3-11, 7-11, 5-11 and 11-7, 11-4, 11-9. Trevor Davies 11-7, 11-3, 11-8 and 9-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-7. Margaret Shock 12-14, 11-7, 8-11, 11-13. Mixed doubles 1 Margaret and Trevor 3-11, 9-11, 8-11. Mens doubles Steve and Brian 7-11, 11-4, 5-11, 11-9, 15-13. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Brian 11-6, 11-3, 4-11, 11-9.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on 21/22 Jan 2012

Veteran Division 2B Hereford 1^st played their second double fixtures on Saturday at Horsham in Surrey, against Buckinghamshire 1^st in the morning followed by Middlesex 2^nd in the afternoon, both ending in 4-6 losses.

Against Buckinghamshire 1^st : Ola Andersson started off with a win in 4 sets against Rob Hazelwood, followed by Dave White winning in 5 sets against David Wackrill for a 2-0 lead. Michael Owens pushed Alan Cherry into a decider but failed to get going in the 5^th set for 2-1. Ola and Margaret Shock lost the 1^st mixed doubles in 4 sets to Dawn Pearce and Alan to make it 2-2. Dave White got forced into a 5^th set defeat by Rob to trail 2-3, followed by a defeat for Margaret in 3 sets to Dawn to trail further at 2-4. The men’s doubles also suffered a defeat for Ola and Dave in 4 sets to Alan and Rob to trail 2-5. Michael stopped the run in 4 sets beating David in 4 sets to reduce the deficit at 3-5. Ola put up a valiant effort against Alan which saw 3 sets go to deuce with a defeat in the 5^th set for the match loss at 3-6. Michael and Margaret restored respectability by defeating Dawn and David in the 2^nd mixed doubles in 4 sets for the final score a loss at 4-6.

Scores: Ola Andersson 11-9, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6 and 10-12, 11-8, 13-11, 4-11, 10-12. Michael Owens 11-9, 9-11, 11-7, 7-11, 0-11 and 2-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-2. Dave White 11-4, 8-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-8 and 11-5, 5-11, 11-4, 10-12, 4-11. Margaret Shock 1-11, 2-11, 2-11. Mixed doubles 1Margaret and Ola 11-7, 6-11, 8-11, 8-11. Mens doubles Ola and Dave 11-13, 8-11, 11-8, 7-11. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Michael 12-10, 11-8, 7-11, 11-4.

Against Middlesex 2^nd : Michael Owens suffered a loss in 3 sets to Stephen Buck, but Dave White beat John McCance in 3 sets to make it 1-1. Ola Andersson lost to Radovan Zivkovic in 5 sets, followed by the 1^st mixed doubles loss for Margaret and Dave in 4 sets to Sally Raymond and Stephen to trail 1-3. Michael beat John in 5 sets to cut the deficit to a single game at 2-3. Margaret pushed Sally into a decider to lose it in the 5^th set to trail 2-4. Ola and Dave cut the deficit again, beating John and Radovan in the 5^th set at deuce to trail 3-4. Dave put up a tremendous effort against Radovan to go 2-0 up, but unable to stop the comeback to lose it in 5. Ola reduced the deficit again to a single game, beating Stephen in 4 sets for 4-5. Michael and Margaret were unable to stop Radovan and Sally in the 2^nd mixed doubles to lose in 3 sets for the final score of a loss at 4-6.

Scores: Ola Andersson 11-7, 6-11, 7-11, 11-3, 9-11 and 11-6, 8-11, 11-6, 11-6. Michael Owens 2-11, 9-11, 8-11 and 5-11, 11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9. Dave White 13-11, 11-6, 11-4 and 11-9, 11-3, 2-11, 7-11, 8-11. Margaret Shock 11-7, 11-13, 9-11, 12-10, 4-11. Mixed doubles 1 Margaret and Dave 11-13, 5-11, 13-11, 7-11. Mens doubles Ola and Dave 11-7, 11-7, 6-11, 8-11, 12-10. Mixed doubles 2 Margaret and Michael 2-11, 4-11, 9-11.

Veteran Division 3C Hereford 2^nd played their final round of fixtures in Reading, Berkshire, playing Hertfordshire 3^rd Saturday afternoon and Worcestershire 2^nd Sunday morning. Their 1^st match was a close affair to lose it 4-6, but then although close games ended up with a loss at 2-8 in the other.

Against Herfordshire 3^rd: Chris Martin started sharply against Roger Pyle to win in 4 sets, followed by Nigel Foreshew losing to Dave Langham in 4 sets for 1-1. Harry Jutle went on next against Chris Ogle to win in 4 sets. Lin Ashman and Chris in the 1^st mixed doubles lost in 4 sets to June Nelson and Dave for 2-2. Nigel had a battle on his hands against Roger, but won the 5set decider comfortable to lead 3-2. Lin lost her singles to June in 3 sets for 3-3. Harry and Chris had close games in the mens doubles only to lose it 4 sets to Chris Ogle and Roger to trail for the first time 3-4. Harry pulled it back to 4-4, beating Dave in 3 sets. Chris Martin was unable to shake off Chris Ogle and lost in 5 sets. Nigel and Lin lost the 2^nd mixed doubles in 3 sets to Ogle and June for the final loss at 4-6.

Scores: Harry Jutle 14-12, 11-5, 8-11, 11-5, and 11-7, 11-8, 11-9. Chris Martin 11-8, 11-5, 12-14, 12-10 and 14-12, 6-11, 11-7, 4-11, 3-11. Nigel Foreshew 6-11, 5-11, 11-7, 5-11 and 11-5, 12-14, 11-7, 4-11, 11-2. Lin Ashman 6-11, 7-11, 7-11. 1^st Mixed doubles for Lin Ashman and Chris Martin 11-8, 7-11, 10-12, 6-11. Harry Jutle and Chris Martin in the men’s doubles 11-9, 7-11, 10-12, 9-11. 2^nd Mixed doubles Lin Ashman and Nigel Foreshew 7-11, 6-11, 5-11.

Against Worcestershire 3^rd : Harry started against John Collymore to lose in 3sets. Nigel put up a great effort against Chris Hewitt to lose it in 5 sets. Chris lost to Eric Hardman in 3 sets. Lin and Chris in the 1^st mixed doubles lost in 3 sets to John and Lynda Davies. Harry lost to Hewitt also in 3 sets, although he should have won the 2^nd at 10-4 up! Harry and Chris made a comeback from 2 sets down, in the mens doubles, only to lose it in the 5^th to trail 0-7. Nigel stopped the Worcester charge by defeating Eric in 3 sets. Chris lost to John also in 3 sets, but Nigel with Lin struck again to win in 3 sets against Lynda and Eric for the final loss at 2-8.

Scores: Nigel Foreshew 5-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-8, 5-11 and 11-6, 11-8, 11-5. Harry Jutle 2-11, 7-11, 3-11 and 7-11, 10-12, 9-11. Chris Martin 9-11, 5-11, 10-12 and 7-11, 4-11, 10-12. Lin Ashman 8-11, 5-11, 5-11. 1^st Mixed doubles for Lin Ashman and Chris Martin 8-11, 8-11, 5-11. Harry Jutle and Chris Martin in the men’s doubles 4-11, 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 5-11. 2^nd Mixed doubles Lin Ashman and Nigel Foreshew 11-7, 11-4, 12-10.

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 3^rd played their 3^rd fixture away at Taunton against Somerset 4^th on Saturday to score a victory at 7-3. This score is a reversal of the 3-7 loss last season. The team add to a previous win for 4 points.

Andy Castle opened up the day with a win over Andy Boucher in 3 sets, followed by Brian Kitchener to lose to Jim Stevenson also in 3 sets for 1-1. Steve Brown took on David Adeniji and beat him in 4 sets for 2-1. In the first mixed doubles Rosemary Chatterton & Andy Castle beat Wendy Pryce & Andy Boucher in 4 tight sets to increase lead to 3-1. Brian against Boucher went the distance to win it in the 5^th set decider to increase the lead again to 4-1. Rosemary played her first county singles to lose in 3 sets to Wendy for 4-2.

Men’s doubles saw Andy & Steve take on Jim & David to win in 3 sets for 5-2. Steve was pushed into a 5^th set by Jim before his win to insure the victory for 6-2. Andy cemented the victory by defeating David in 3 sets for 7-2. The final mixed doubles for Rosemary and Brian was a loss in 3 sets against Wendy & Jim for the match win at 7-3.

Scores: Andy Castle 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 and 11-8, 11-8, 11-3. Steve Brown 8-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-9 and 11-9, 11-5, 6-11, 10-12, 11-9. Brian Kitchener 7-11, 7-11, 7-11 and 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-2, 11-8. Rosemary Chatterton 3-11, 6-11, 1-11. Mixed doubles 1^st Andy & Rosemary 10-12, 11-6, 11-9, 11-8. Men’s doubles Andy and Steve 11-2, 11-8, 11-5. Mixed doubles 2^nd Brian & Rosemary 7-11, 5-11, 6-11.

Date Saturday 21^st January 2012

Somerset 4 V Hereford 3

Match Result was a win for Hereford by 7-3.

Somerset 4 Hereford 3

David Adeniji Andy Castle

Andy Boucher Steve Brown

Jim Stevenson Brian Kitchener

Wendy Pryce Rosemary Chatterton

Match Report

Today saw two new faces to the familiar line up - Andy Castle who has replaced the promoted Nigel Forshew for this season, and a new addition, Rosemary Chatterton making her veteran debut. With Steve driving it meant that there was plenty of time for team members to get to know each other and, as with all the Hereford teams with which I have played team spirit and camaraderie was soon established.

On the table Andy opened up the day with a win over the opposing number 2 Andy Boucher three straight -6, -4 & -7 with a very controlled style of play. Next up was Brian who took on a very tricky Jim Stevenson a player that used pimples on the forehand and then attacked with them. Despite being close through each game Brian’s opponent was able to convert at the crucial end and won three straight 7, 7 & 7. With the match score at 1-1 Steve took on the Somerset number 2 David Adeniji. His style was too strong in the first with David winning game 8. The coaching from Andy Castle in between games was the key and Steve took the next three games to, -9, -7 & -9 to take the match score to 2-1 to Hereford. Next the first mixed doubles with Rosemary & Andy Castle taking on Wendy & Andy Boucher and in a tight first game the Somerset pair got the advantage to win game 10. After a mid game talk Rosemary showed more consistency in her returns which meant Andy could trust his partner and pick winning shots that were there rather than having to force the issue. This was the key and the pattern for the remainder of this set with Hereford clinching the next three games to -6, -9 & -8. Hereford now 3-1 up and Rosemary’s contribution in the doubles was significant. Game 5, Brian against Andy and our man took the first -9. A change in something and Brian missed timed a lot of his hits and suddenly had lost the next two game5 & 5. He looked to be out of it but once again Mr Castle the coach came to the rescue with advice that was followed to the letter. Instant result Brian took the 4^th game to -2 & the fifth to -8, putting Hereford in strong position at 4-1. The ladies singles was Rosemary’s first individual challenge and she acquitted herself well even though she lacked a bit of confidence (How many of you remember the first time you wore the County shirt and had all the feelings that went with it?). Her opponent Wendy was determined and consistent and proved too strong running out winner three straight 3, 6, & 1. Most importantly there were positive signs for Rosemary to take away ready for the next occasion. Match score now at 4-2 in Hereford’s favour.

Men’s doubles saw Andy & Steve take on Jim & David. The Hereford pair won, -2, -8 & -5. Andy took the leading role which helped Steve’s confidence too. Match score 5-2 Hereford.

Next men’s single Steve took on the forehand pimples of Jim and took the first two games -9 & -5 and looked in control. Jim had other ideas and took the next two games to 6 & 10. Andy the coach stepped in for Steve and by following the plan Steve won the fifth to -9. (Thanks Andy although a fault serve by Jim, followed by a net for me at 9-9 really clinched it!). Match now won with 6 for Hereford took the pressure off. Andy stepped up to take on David and with again, much control and spin won three straight -8, -8, & -3. The final mixed doubles was Rosemary and Brian against Wendy & Jim and once again the unorthodox pimple forehand caused a lot of problems for Hereford. A good game but always one that looked like Somerset would take which they did 7, 5, & 6.

Final score was Hereford 7, Somerset 3, a reversal of last year’s result.

As always it was a pleasure for me to organise the team and necessary arrangements to represent the County. My thanks to the team for the way in which they conducted and presented themselves when representing the County.

Whilst today was a great team effort with everyone contributing to the result I would like to thank Rosemary for agreeing to step in and play and Andy who was extremely influential in the result with his play, coaching & confidence building.

Finally, now that we know Rosemary is a former English teacher my apologies if the tense changes and the grammar, punctuation and spelling are poor.

Thanks Steve Brown.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on 11 Feb 2012

Veteran Division 4D

Diasapponting day: Lost 8-2 to Devon 2^nd. Small report as below.

Hereford 3^rd travelled to Oakhampton to play Devon 2^nd in their 4^th fixture. With 2 wins and a loss from previous games hopes were high for today. The Devon team had slightly unothodox styles but, all of them very effective with their games. Even though Andy and Brian got Hereford off to a good start at 2-1 after 3 games, both winning their opening singles, that was the final score for Hereford. A close men’s doubles offered a glimmer of hope when Hereford were 4-2 down, but with Devon coming through winners in 5 sets for the match score at 5-2, it proved to be too much for Hereford to claw back. Both Brian and Andy had good second games with some high tempo table tennis from Andy entertaining us all in his game against Kevin Nicholls the Devon no. 1, but to no avail.

Thank you to the team for turning out and travelling such a long way for a single match. As always when representing the County they were all polite and well presented.

Steve Brown.

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