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Maldon 5 Harwich 7 (17/09/09) |
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Harwich had to show all their fignting qualities to turn a deficet into a win against A division new boys Maldon.
Scott Lawrie (28.24) and Marcus Smith (19.14) lost to Trevor Pratt (22.43) and Graham Bacon (28.42) in the first pairs despite Lawrie hitting 177.
Things got worse as Kevin Edwards (29.00) and Peter Barton (26.17) lost the next to Kevin Cottiss (23.76) and Steve Prow (27.89).
Simon Cook (28.75) and Kevin Cook (23.67) got a win as they beat a struggling Trevor Stacey (20.39) and James Wright (11.17).
Alan Collins (20.61) and Adrian (21.67) haven't gelled yet and Nick Groves (27.83) and Stuart Bull (27.78) took full advantage with Bull finishing on 118.
A big effort was required in the singles and Simon Cook (28.88) lead the way with another superb match against Nick Groves (24.60). Cook winning 3 - 1.
Alan Collins (26.93) amended for his pairs defeat with a solid 3 - 1 win over Graham Bacon (25.57). Collins hit a 180 and Bacon had a 119 finish.
Kevin Cook (26.84) was into his stride early to dispose of John Abbott (21.82) 3 - 0.
Scott Lawrie (27.83) coasted to a 3 - win over Trevor Stacey (22.50). Lawrie was as impressive as ever but has a little habit of missing a double in one leg creeping into his game, hence 9 darts at a double in the last leg.
Peter Barton (26.95) was involved in the game of the night with Kevin Cottiss (27.80). Cottiss coming out on top 3 - 2 curtesy of a 102 finish in the final leg in brilliant game that saw both big men swop blow for blow.
Marcus Smith (21.27) was never at rest with the pitch and Stuart Bull (24.12) took full advantage to win 3 - 1 with the aid of a 180.
Adrian Genery (25.91) struggled early on but came to life with a 3 - 0 win over Carl Jasper (23.70) that included a 120 finish.
The fight back was complete when Kevin Edwards (24.24) beat Steve Prow (20.74) 3 - 0 to win the match for Harwich.
Maldon should take great heart from this result at a superb venue and will cause a few shocks this season. |
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Harwich 4 Southend 8 (13/09/09) |
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Harwich made a disasterous start to the new superleague season with a pasting from an inform Southend team.
Kevin Edwards (19.75) and Peter Barton (22.91) put the home side 1 up in a poor opening game with Heath Frost (20.29) and Graeme Mills (21.00).
Southend hit back in the next with Simon Cook (26.38) and Kevin Cook (24.11) losing to Paul Barham (26.83) and Mick Peel (28.77).
Harwich' most reliable pair, Scott Lawrie (35.00) and Marcus Smith (29.73) blitzed Stephen Kiamil (19.61) and Richard Watering (20.93) in only 32 darts.
Alan Collins (26.00) and an out of sorts Adrian Genery (19.76) lost the last pairs to Steve Maish (21.67) and Terry Rose (26.00).
Kevin Cook (22.72) had no answer to county A man Mick Peel (25.05) who romped to a 3 - 0 win.
Marcus Smith (27.26) was involved in a superb match with Graeme Mills (27.85), the Southend man coming out a 3 - 1 winner with great finishes of 99, 73 and 101.
The next match was even better but unfortunately another defeat for Harwich. This time Simon Cook (28.91) losing to P.D.C. player Steve Maish (29.24) 3 - 1. Maish had a 180 and a 116 finish.
Scott Lawrie (34.95) was electric as brushed aside Richard Watering (22.97) 3 - 0. Lawrie won in 18 (6 darts at a double), 14 and 11 darts, hitting 2 x 180's and a 100 finish.
Adrian Genery (22.41) was a shadow of himself, nursing a shoulder injury, and lost 3 - 1 to Stephen Kiamil (24.90) 3 - 1. Kiamil hit a 180.
Peter Barton (24.23) gave his all hitting a 180 and a brilliant 170 finish but it was not enough to see off the resilient Terry Rose (24.90) who came through to win 3 - 2.
Alan Collins (27.57) lost 3 - 1 to the impressive young Paul Barham (26.97) 3 - 1. Barham hitting a 180 and a 100 finish to win the game.
Kevin Edwards (22.77) won the last for Harwich with a 3 - 0 win over Heath Frost (21.89). |
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Harwich 12 Burntwood 0 (21/05/09) |
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Harwich secured the runners up spot with an emphatic white-wash of basement side Burntwood who were depleted as a car broke down on the way to the venue.
Skipper George Lord said this was a magnificent acheivment as the team had regularly suffered set backs and indeed were only in fourth place going into the last 3 games. The team spirit was the one thing that kept us going.
Kevin Edwards (30.89) and Adrian Genery (26.18) won the opening pairs in 35 darts against Mark Banham (27.00) and Darren Blackwood (19.17).
Simon Cook (20.92) and Kevin Cook (23.76) made it 2 - 0 with a win over Paul Harrison (23.95) and Peter Weller (21.33) curteousy of Simon Cook's 104 finish.
Then Harwich's most reliable pair over the years, Scott Lawrie (28.82) and Marcus Smith (34.07) hit back to back 180's in beating Steve Johnson (21.06) and John Wastenage (20.27) in only 32 darts.
The last pair was conceded as Burntwood only had 6 players.
Scott Lawrie (30.67) was straight back on and won in 15, 15 and 19 darts against Peter Weller (24.25). Lawrie's finishing was imperious as he went out on 117 and 154.
Kevin Edwards (26.20) beat Darren Blackwood (25.42) 3 - 1, the Burntwood mans winning leg was with a 112 checkout.
Adrian Genery (25.47) warmed up for the Reebok event on Sky sports next week with a 3 - 0 win over John Wastenage (20.23). Genery had a 110 finish.
Kevin Cook (25.05) finished well to see off the challenge of Mark Banham (20.09) 3 - 0.
Peter Barton (24.95) had to fight all the way to the winning line to win 3 - 2 after falling 2 - 0 down to the impressive Paul Harrison (23.14).
Simon Cook (28.44) knew he had a major game on in the shape of ex PDC player Steve Johnson (30.94) and Cook came out a 3 - 1 winner in a magnificent game. Cook's winning legs were in 19, 17 and 17 darts and Johnson's leg came via an 11 dart leg, 180, 100, 180 and game shot on 41. |
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Chelmsford 4 Harwich 8 (14/05/09) |
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This was another imperative win as Harwich chase the runners up spot.
They got off to the worst possible start with Adrian Genery (21.92) and George Lord (22.14) both missing doubles to let Andy Kateley (24.83) and Mel Sylvester (20.48) take the opening leg.
Simon Cook (34.65) and Kevin Cook (27.47) have been bang in form of late and did not let the side down as they romped to a win in only 32 darts over Vinnie Walsh (24.56) and Dave Wright (16.27).
Scott Lawrie (27.76) and Marcus Smith (21.35) made it 2 - 1 with a win over Wayne Bloomfield (18.33) and Peter Cable (26.39).
The lead was extended with a win from Kevin Edwards (30.81) and Peter Barton (19.67) over Harry Smith (24.00) and Paul Jennings (22.50).
Kevin Edwards (28.29) is a man on form at the moment and he beat old adversary Harry Smith (23.50) 3 - 1 hitting 2 x 180's in the process.
Marcus Smith (23.84) battled all the way with county man Andy Kateley (25.08), just losing out 3 - 2 to the 180 hitting Chelmsford player.
Simon Cook (25.91) demonstrated what a talent he is with a comprehensive 3 - 0 win over Wayne Bloomfield (23.76).
Adrian Genery (21.74) paid for the long chase back from Salisbury to make the game and although far from his best was rewarded with a 3 - 1 win over Mel Sylvester (21.28).
Scott Lawrie (26.03) made sure of the victory with a 3 - 1 win against Daniel Bowers (21.48).
Kevin Cook (23.48) stretched the lead with a fine 3 - 0 against Jason Walsh (21.35).
Peter Barton (22.41) for once was bullied and lost out 3 - 0 to the high scoring Vinnie Walsh (23.12).
Skipper George Lord (19.89) could afford to relax but still struggled and lost 3 - 1 to the free scoring Peter Cable (23.62). |
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Colchester 5 Harwich 7 (07/05/09) |
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Harwich overcame second placed Colchester to give themseves a real chance of being runners up in the league. Indeed Harwich sometimes wish they played their local rivals every week as they seem to bring out the best of them as a team average of 26.91 proves the point.
Kevin Edwards (22.46) and Peter Barton (22.95) gave Harwich the perfect start with a win over Paul Walker (27.10) and Bryan Willis (16.71).
Simon Cook (33.33) and Kevin Cook (33.40) were on fire as a pair and soundly beat Dave Bokenham (26.47) and Dave Warner (31.07) in superb match. The Cooks won in only 30 darts with Kevin Cook finishing on 120.
The next match was as good if not better with Scott Lawrie (41.27) trading blow for blow with fellow county A team-mate Coen Wiekamp (40.20). Their partners, Marcus Smith (19.67) and Eddie Gosling (26.53), took a back seat although Gosling did hit the finish for another 30 dart leg. Both Lawrie and Wiekamp hit 180's.
The last pairs was always going to be important and it was the Harwich pair of Adrian Genery (31.14) and George Lord (18.26) who were victors over Chris Bowring (24.71) and Dave Gwilliams (24.67). Genery hit a 180 and although Lord struggled with scoring he planted the all important double top first dart.
Adrian Genery (31.31) was straight back on for the opening singles and he did not disappoint with a super 3 - 0 win over Bryan Willis (26.49). Genery hit his second 180 of the night and had winning legs of 13, 17 and 18 darts.
Mick Chambers (19.62) was given the opportunity to fill the number 8 birth, but as like George Lord and Ben Attridge cannot cement himself into the team. Eddie Gosling (22.80) was far from his best but good enough to win 3 - 1. Chambers did hit a 180 and Gosling a 177.
Simon Cook (26.14) lost out to the impressive Dave Warner (25.94) 3 - 1. Warner proving to be a difficult opponent to shift once he has a lead.
Kevin Cook (24.85) was always just behind Paul Walker (25.47) who won 3 - 0 with some clinical finishing.
Scott Lawrie (27.79) had to come from 1 - 0 down to see off the challenge of Dave Bokenham (23.89). Once into his stride Lawrie found cruise control and won 3 - 1, hitting another 180 and winning legs of 16, 17 and 17 darts.
Kevin Edwards (31.98) will be the first to admit he has not been playing the high standard he has set himself but he often rises to the challenge of playing against his former team-mates. Indeed he had to be at his very best to beat county A man Coen Wiekamp 3 - 0. Wiekamp hit a 180 and Edwards winning legs were in 14, 18 and 15 darts.
Marcus Smith (24.05) tried his hardest and shocked Chris Bowring (22.89) with a 180 and opening leg of 13 darts. Bowring to his credit came back well and won 3 - 1.
Cometh the hour cometh the man and in the eyes of skipper George Lord, Peter Barton has been Harwich's player of the year.
Everyone knows what this gentle giant with a machine gun rapid fire throw can do and this year he has fulfilled that promise with a county call up. Barton (26.03) was well pumped up to clinch this all important match with a 3 - 1 over Dave Gwilliams (23.86). |
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Harwich 6 Southend 6 (23/04/09) |
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The season goes from bad to worse as Harwich couldn't fight their way out of a packet of crisps. Harwich were without Kevin Cook and George Lord, both due to ankle injuries.
Adrian Genery (21.72) and Ben Attridge (19.67) were soundly beaten in 35 darts by Graeme Mills (24.39) and Mick Peel (33.06) in the opener.
Scott Lawrie (26.05) and Marcus Smith (25.22) made it 1 - 1 in beating Sam Ayres (18.89) and Terry Rose (20.17).
Kevin Edwards (25.33) and Peter Barton (32.06) put Harwich in front with a win in 35 darts against the high scoring Paul Marsh (36.56) and Paul Barham (17.94).
Simon Cook (28.39) and Jason Warren (25.00) just lost out to Stephen Kiamil (26.78) and the impressive Richard Watering (29.94) in 34 darts.
Ben Attridge (21.66) did everything but win, seldom has anybody wired so many doubles and a handsome win turned into a 3 - 1 defeat to Graeme Mills (21.21). Attridge hit 2 x 180's.
Scott Lawrie (25.35) was steady as Paul Marsh (24.67) tried hard, Lawrie winning 3 - 1 and Marsh having a 12 dart leg, 140, 140, 97 and 124 out.
Marcus Smith (22.47) struggled to get into his match with Stephen Kiamil (23.98) and lost 3 - 1.
Kevin Edwards (25.50) met his old adversary, Terry Rose (25.18), and this time it was the Southend man's turn to come out on top, 3 - 1.
Adrian Genery (27.33) concentrated well to beat Sam Ayres (17.91) who must be congratulated in his continued fight with dartitis at this high level. Genery hit a 177 with his first 3 darts and won 3 - 0.
Simon Cook (23.46) had a shock in store as young Paul Barham (23.74) so nearly beat the Essex man. Both players hit a 180 and it was Cook who won 3 - 2.
Jason Warren (19.93) could not get to grips with County A man Mick Peel (21.47). Peel was far from his best but hit a 180 in a 3- 0 win.
It was left to Peter Barton (22.79) to secure a draw and it went to the last leg of the night before he did so as Richard Watering (18.95) pushed him all the way. |
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Riverside 7 Harwich 5 (16/04/09) |
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Another tame effort by Harwich sees them dropping down the table after what seems like an endless season with still no sign of the finish.
Adrian Genery (26.11) and George Lord (28.60) got off to the perfect start with a win over Phil Cox (26.50) and Robbie Caton (28.22) in the first pairs in 37 darts.
Simon Cook (30.67) and Jason Warren (20.87) lost to the former London pairing of Dave Solly (30.33) and Paul Doherty (30.33) in only 33 darts.
Kevin Edwards (23.13) and Peter Barton (17.75) were a shadow of themselves as they lost to the 180 hitting Barry Adlam (23.58) and Alan Collins (19.77).
Scott Lawrie (32.60) and Marcus Smith (19.39) made it 2 - 2 in beating Martin Compton (26.00) and Charlie Preston (22.78) in 38 darts.
Simon Cook (25.45) lost 3 - 1 to Paul Doherty (25.13) in the opening singles.
Kevin Edwards (24.90) lost the next 3 - 2 to Martin Compton (24.09).
Scott Lawrie (28.57) lost to fellow county A player Alan Collins (27.83) 3 - 2 in a superb match that went to the wire. Collins winning the fourth leg in only 12 darts, 180, 140, 100 and game shot on 81.
Peter Barton (23.95) got back into the winning habit with a 3 - 1 win over Robbie Caton (22.86).
Adrian Genery (25.47) also played a county A team-mate, Barry Adlam (24.13) and won 3 - 0. Genery finished the first leg on the bullseye for a 126 finish.
Skipper George Lord (20.32) played his first singles of the season and went 1 - 0 up against Phil Cox (26.05) only for the wheels to completely fall off and lose 3 - 1.
Ben Attridge (23.56) grabbed his chance with a battling 3 - 2 win over former county man Charlie Preston (23.81). Preston hit his customary 180.
Marcus Smith (23.52) had to win to make it a draw but ran into a top form Dave Solly (28.36). Solly hit a 180 and coasted to a 3 - 0 victory. |
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Springfield 6 Harwich 6 (12/04/09) |
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Harwich's team spirit appears to be diminishing fast and another dropped point sees them drop to 3rd place in the league. Springfield, especially the Harris brothers, played one of their best games of the season and a draw was a fair result.
Adrian Genery (26.67) and George Lord (19.10) missed 4 darts at a double and Darren Peetoom (24.38) and Phil Brewster (24.45) took their chance in the first pairs.
Kevin Edwards (20.62) and Peter Barton (26.11) lost the next to Andy Burmby (23.43) and Alex Tinsley (26.79).
Simon Cook (22.14) and Kevin Cook (23.52) finally got Harwich off the mark with a win against Jimmy Noone (25.66) and Ashley Evans (20.10).
Scot Lawrie (30.35) and Marcus Smith (21.88) made it all square in beating George Harris (20.43) and Mick Harris (31.55) after the Springfield pair had no luck with hitting a double.
Mick Chambers (22.48) lost 3 - 1 to George Harris (29.00) who rolled back the years with a great game that included a 180 and winning legs of 17, 15 and 14 darts.
Adrian Genery (23.84) beat county team-mate Jimmy Noone (22.75) 3 - 1 in a somewhat subdued match.
Kevin Cook (22.84) did like-wise as he beat Harwich old boy Andy Burmby (23.94) 3 -1.
Kevin Edwards (26.63) lost 3 - 1 to county A captain Darren Peetoom (26.63) in an even contest. Peetoom hitting a 177 in a match winning leg of 13 darts.
The turning point in the match hinged on the next game when Peter Barton (26.75) did brilliantly to stay in contention with Phil Brewster (26.71). At 2 - 0 down after missing doubles, Barton made it 2 - 1, Brewster then kicked off 180, 100, 100 and 97 only for Barton to make it 2 - 2 with a 14 dart leg. Final leg, roles are reversed as Barton storms off only for Brewster to come back and win with a 14 dart leg, 40, 100, 140, 180 and 41 out.
Scot Lawrie (23.16) got revenge for an earlier defeat by Alex Tinsley (23.93) with a 3 - 1 win that could have been so much better but for 12 missed darts at a double.
Marcus Smith (24.75) had no reply to an on fire Micky Harris (30.67). Harris hit a 180 and legs of 16, 13 and 20 darts.
Simon Cook (24.61) had to battle all the way to clinch a draw when beating fellow county B player Ashley Evans (23.85) 3 - 2. Evans had the consolation of hitting a 180. |
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Harwich 3 Hockley 9 (26/03/09) |
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This has to go down as Harwich's worst performance since they formed, not the ideal time as they were facing runaway leaders Hockley who now need only 1 point from 6 games to win the league.
It had started so brightly for Harwich with Simon Cook (28.78) and Kevin Cook (32.20) on fire against top Hockley duo Jimmy Allison (30.83) and Micheal Wiles (20.33). Kevin Cook hit a 180 as the Harwich pair finished in 33 darts.
Kevin Edwards (23.58) and Peter Barton (19.48) failed to capitalise on a poor show from Johnny McFall (28.48) and Gary Phipps (16.48) and lost to the Hockley pair even though Edwards hit a 180.
Scott Lawrie (28.24) and Marcus Smith (32.20) were superb as they romped to victory over Darryll Claydon (21.72) and Mick Baglow (22.13) in only 32 darts.
Adrian Genery (21.13) and Mick Chambers (16.76) lost the last pairs in an appauling game to Mark Landers (25.73) and Sean Walsh (20.71).
Peter Barton (23.37) struggled with the firepower of recent Maldon open winner Mark Landers (22.25). Barton fought all the way, losing 3 - 2 as fellow county B player Landers finishing let him down at times.
Kevin Cook (19.81) had been playing well recently but had a game to forget. County A player Jimmy Allison (27.83) winning 3 - 0 without breaking sweat.
Kevin Edwards (25.38) is allways up for a big game and he had to come from 2 - 1 down to see off the challenge of Darryll Claydon (24.43). Edwards hit a 180 and had a finish of 119 on the bullseye.
Adrian Genery (25.79) met fellow county A star Johnny McFall (31.69) in sublime form. Genery won his only leg with a 130 finish on the bullseye but found McFall in overdrive as he hit 3 x 180's and won the match with an 86 finish on the bullseye.
Mick Chambers (21.96) has looked far from comfortable in recent weeks and he lost out 3 - 0 to Micheal Wiles (25.05). Wiles hit a 180.
Simon Cook (22.37) was another who performed under par as he lost 3 - 1 to county A man Gary Phipps (24.20). For once the Hockley man was beatable but Cook's finishing let him down.
Marcus Smith (23.64) was another to miss crucial doubles as Mick Baglow (24.85) took full advantage to win 3 - 1.
Scott Lawrie (23.00) met fellow county A team-mate Sean Walsh (22.64) and lost 3 - 1 in a very poor game where both players struggled with the finishing aspect of the game. |
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Harwich 7 Cressing 5 (13/03/09) |
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Harwich gained another valuable 2 points in their quest for runners-up spot thanks to a brilliant match winning bulls-eye finish from Marcus Smith.
Kevin Edwards (31.83) and Peter Barton (25.18) yet again gave the home side a flying start with a win over Robbie Turner (27.94) and John Mortimer (14.33).
Simon Cook (25.62) and Kevin Cook (20.52) got going too late as Al Hedman (23.86) and Mick Cain (23.81) took full advantage.
Scott Lawrie (27.22) and Marcus Smith (33.00) were involved in a ding dong battle with Tim Franklin (27.33) and Stuart Mortimer (29.94). Lawrie hit a 177 but missed 3 darts at double 8 and in stepped the Cressing pair.
Adrian Genery (26.43) was reunited with old partner, skipper George Lord (22.30) and the Harwich pair were always in charge of their match with Steve Prow (20.38) and Dave Saunders (24.61) to make it 2 - 2.
Adrian Genery (28.43) was straight back on for the first singles and he beat young Stuart Mortimer (25.17) 3 - 1 hitting 2 x 180's along the way.
Kevin Cook (25.68) couldn't shake off Mick Cain (26.10) in an evenly contested match. Cook hit a 180 and Cain had a 106 finish in his 3 - 2 win over the Harwich man.
Simon Cook (27.37) was up against former British Open champion Al Hedman (26.22) and Cook had to be at his best to win 3 - 2, Hedman scoring a 180 in a 14 dart leg and Cook winning the game with a 15 dart finish.
Kevin Edwards (23.52) has been struggling just of late but still saw off the challenge of wily old campaigner John Mortimer (20.01) with a 3 - 1 win.
Peter Barton (24.35) suffered a rare defeat at the hands of a fit again Steve Prow (26.37) who romped to a 3 - 0 win.
Mick Chambers (21.62) and Dave Saunders (22.20) fought out a poor game that went all the way when Saunders suddenly found his range, winning 3 - 2 with his last 8 darts being 100, 180 and 52 game shot.
Scott Lawrie (27.42) had to face county team-mate Tim Franklin (26.57) who lead most of the way only to tail off at the end and let the former back in. In a high class match both players hit a 180 and Lawrie had a 109 finish as well.
Marcus Smith (24.96) was up against county man Robbie Turner (26.74) who had recently beaten Smith at the Essex Open. Turner opened with a 16 dart leg and hit a 180 in the next but could not find the double, Smith accepted the chance and took the next for a 2 - 1 lead. Back came Turner to make it 2 - 2. The atmosphere was becoming intense and crowd erupted when Smith shot out on 86 with a bulls-eye finish leaving Turner waiting on 60. |
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