Gunson Cup Draw 1st Round

Matches to be played in the week commencing 3rd November 2008. Handicap points shown next to the team receiving the advantage. Note that the handicap for Southport ‘C’ was printed incorrectly in the Formby Times.

Results after 4 weeks

The first four weeks of the season seem to have flown by, and the bottom line is that out of 21 results to date, Southport teams have won 10 and lost 11. The ‘Result’ column is from the Southport point of view.

Team
Week no
Date
Opponents
Result
H
A

A
1
Sep-23
St Teresa’s ‘D’
Won
7
3

2
Sep-30
Southport ‘B’
Won
1
9

3
Oct-07
Deyes High ‘A’
Won #
0
10

Anon Cup
Oct-16
Formby HT ‘E’
Won
1
6

B
1
Sep-24
St Teresa’s ‘C’
Won
2
8

2
Sep-30
Southport ‘A’
Lost
1
9

3
Oct-07
Formby [...]

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‘C’ team struggling

The ‘C’ team finds itself in a completely different league this season, or at least a different Division!
After 3 league matches and the first round of the Anon Cup, the record is not one that stands much scrutiny: played 4, won 0, drawn 0, lost 4. In the league, we have won only 3 sets [...]

John Pilkington, 1931-2008

It was with great sadness that we reported the passing of our Club President and long time member, John Pilkington.
John was not only a great servant of the Club, being chief team organiser for many years, but was also prominent in the Southport & District League, where he was Secretary until forced by ill health [...]

Backhand Banana Flick Return of Serve

Gregg Letts has produced another tutorial, with video, for your entertainment and education. Enjoy!
Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes – Backhand Banana Flick Return of Serve.