Jolly Butcher vs Old Market Tavern

Match Information

Jolly Butcher 3 – 4 Old Market Tavern

Old Market Tavern claimed a 4-3 win away at the Jolly Butcher but it could have been even better with the visitor 4-1 up after five games played. Nevertheless, it was a first win of the season for the Altrincham side, who can be happy with their work after also claiming the gallon 2–1 to round off a solid night on the road.

The Butcher opened brightly in game 1 as Mike Swindells claimed a 2–0 win over Sally Corfield, but OM Tavern hit back quickly as Nathan Potts levelled the match in game 2, beating Steve Foster 2–0 and checking out on 78. The Tavern followed that up in game 3, edging into the lead with a 2–1 win for their own Steven Foster who also hit a 91 finish against Adam Reavey.

Angela Haycocks made it 3–1 in game 4 with a 2–0 victory over Stuart Watson, and Richard Haycocks sealed a first win of the season for his side after he claimed game 5 with a tidy 2–0 win against Tracy Wesemeyer.

Despite being 4-1 down, The Butcher refused to go quietly as Gareth Sullivan pulled one back in game 6, seeing off Ian Fensome 2–1, and Michael Wesemeyer followed that with a 2–0 win over Emily Haycocks in the last game to close the gap to 4–3. Despite the late push, it was OM Tavern who walked away with the bonus points and that 2–1 gallon win for good measure.