Clapham Common Autumn Match

Date: 13/11/11

Location: Clapham Common.
Weather: Unseasonable warmth.
Extreme Rating: *
Dangers & Annoyances: Frisky Labrador.
Consumables: Extra Strong Mints.

Result:

D. Woolridge 3

S. Murphy 3
D. Murphy 1
M. Murphy 0

Match Report:

A family matched proved that boule skill runs in the family. The Murphy's accuracy was something to behold. That was until, another blood line was introduced. Woolridge, clearly rattled the Murphi and was allowed to collect three consecutive points.

Shot of the match goes to S. Murphy who came away with a splendid 'Kisser'. Double points!

Sinister Summer Match

Sunday Lunch Match
Date: 02/10/11
Location: North Field, Clapham Common, London


Weather conditions: Too hot for October.

Extreme Rating: *

Dangers & Annoyances: Global Warming. Sunbathers.

Consumables: A bottle of hot lemon squash.

Result:
Mike Hopkins - 11 points
Darren Woolridge - 9 points

Match Report:
October 2nd on Clapham Common, the scene of a grudge-match between Hopkins and Woolridge. Hopkins' had a swagger about him which suggested that he had something to prove to the crowds, donning a elegantly erotic 'topless' style which hopefully will become his trademark playing style throughout winter.


Immediately, it was clear that Hopkins meant business, picking up 9 near-consecutive points. The heat obviously getting to Woolridge; he could be seen wavering, until the nutrients from a fizzy lemon iced lollypop allowed him a comeback streak with some truly formidable shots.


Hopkins used the terrain to his advantage and developed a backspin move which saw his boule stopping dead as if by magic, leading to a deserved win.

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Wednesday Dusk Match
Date: 29/9/11
Location: Cock Pond, Clapham Common, London
Weather conditions: Shorts & T-shirts. Unseasonable.
Extreme Rating: * * 

Dangers & Annoyances: Gluttony.

Consumables: Coley, Haddock, Chips, Mushy Peas. Old Speckled Hen. Diet Coke.

Result:
Darren Woolridge - 9 points

Sam Murphy - 5 points

Mike Hopkins - 1 point


Newcomer Hopkins struggled with the sass-mouth of the more seasoned players, finally brushing away the cloud of fear that had been shrouding his game with a sharp glugg of ale, allowing him a point. Much to the pleasure of the spectators, despite his un-sportsmanlike attitude. Murphy failed to regain the game the previous night had held and was left behind by the unstoppable force of Woolridge, who, despite being drunk and belligerent, held his aim true. (It is worth noting that the winning party had also consumed the most beer and finished the most fish and chips. Coincidence?)