Champions Mighty Oak off to a flyer

Premier League champions Mighty Oak got their defence underway with an 8 – 4 victory over newly promoted Royal Oak Roadhouse. James Willis getting them off to the perfect start with a break dish in the opening frame. Chapel End ‘A’ cue-man Baz Newnes also potted a break dish and Sam Baginskis a reverse dish as the Libs ran out 7 – 5 winners against the Lucky Buddha’s. The Travellers returned home with a  7 – 5 victory over the Atack Snooker, Paddy Dooley with the match winner, trebling the black.  Coton Snooker also opened the season with a win beating newcomers Atherstone Cons ‘B’ 8 – 4. In Division One Oakey Cokey produced an eye catching display against Chapel End Libs ‘B’ potting a 9 – 3 victory while Newdigate S&SC and Atack ‘A’ opened with 8 – 4 victories. Flagnificent 7 edged Coton Old boys and Pi55head Corner shared the points with Griff & Coton. 5 new sides broke off in Division Two with The Hearty Goodfellows on cue winning 10 – 2 while the White Lion ‘B’ & The Legion both won 8 – 4, Josh Smith with a break dish for the Legion. Corner House ‘B’ shared the points with Prince of Wales and the Hare & Hounds were beaten by Gurkhatrons on their debut. Finally Corner House ‘A’ drew with the Salutation to round off the opening week. The Phil Sayer Memorial Trophy draw is now online  as is the opening round of the Divisional Cups.