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Concordia Mens 1st team results

10/11/2015

The men's 1st team had a tough start to their 2015/2016 season with their first 3 fixtures against potential promotion prospects.

The opener was away to Northumberland 2, always a team with strength and depth. Concordia could only manage 7 points with wins from Tony Hedley and Simon Long.

The second match, also away, was against a team who came down from the Premier league last season. Even with one or two missing Sunderland 1 were a formidable outfit. Only Ian McAllister, playing at 5 managed a win on gloriously warm courts which suited him. Just 4 team points to show for this Wearside venture.

The next 2 matches were at home where 'cooler' courts might have offered some advantage. Not so against the young University 2 team all of whom hit the ball so very well and covered the court with ease. 7 points was all the team could muster.

The latest fixture offered some respite with 20 points from a slightly older Hexham team who tried to come to terms with not only Concordia's colder courts but a sprinkling of dust to boot. Not our finest hour but we needed those points.

The 4 remaining fixtures on the run up to Christmas offer an opportunity to add some points and get somewhere near mid table although Tynemouth 2 early December will be a big ask.

The fixture list is on the wall at the back of the courts, home games are played on Thursday evenings, come along and support the team.
Ian Mc

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Concordia 3rd team v chester-le-street

9/10/2015

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Dan Cusack was first to play his opponent was Dave Pearson. These two players were very similar and the first game could have gone anyway fortunately Dan won the first game 15 – 13 this was a good game to watch with both players playing some good squash.
The second game again was won by Dan 15 – 11 but Dave had worked Dan and new he was starting to slow. The third game saw Dan go down 14 – 10 and it looked like Dave was about to make his comeback but Dan had other ideas pulling the points back and keeping Dave under pressure 14 – 14 and Dan finished with a lovely drop from the back of the court leaving Dave gutted.
Great games lads and well done to both players it was a good match to watch.
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Youth versus experience sums this contest up nicely. Elliot, playing no.5 in his first team game, at the age of 17 and after only 10 months playing squash was up against the vastly experienced Dave. Nerves understandably played a part in the first game with Dave using this to his advantage, taking the first game 15-10. Elliot settled down in the second game which was very tight, but his youthful athleticism helped him take it 15-13. Elliot’s confidence grew and he took the third game 15-10 before Dave used his experience to try and play a harder game in the 4th, making Elliot cover the full court in each rally and putting him under constant pressure, eventually taking it 15-10 to level the scores. However Elliot wasn’t tiring, and despite Dave’s best efforts with lobs that were smashed back and drops that were well picked up, Elliot played some great shots and went on to take a tight 5th game 15-12. A great introduction to team squash for Elliot and great battling performance from Dave. Excellent game – and well done to both lads.
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Keith playing at 3 today was up against Mike Littlechild, Keith played some good length, but as Mike sussed Keith’s game early on, pulled away into an impressive 5-2 lead then again 8-3. Keith slowly clawed his way back with some good drives and boasts, and managed to take the first game 15-14. In the 2nd game, Keith got into his stride with good consistent lengths which Mike struggled to keep up with, eventually taking the 2nd game 15-6. The 3rd game saw Keith constantly making good recovery shots from deep at the back of the court, Mike wouldn't give up but had no answer to Keith’s tenacity, Keith pulled away quite comfortably taking the match 3-0 winning 15-11 in the 3rd.
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Next up was Rob Owens playing the experienced Norman Hull. Rob, playing at 4, started with his ferocious cross court hard drives into the front corners which had Norman on the back foot early on, the speed and accuracy puzzled Norman, but even after a very close 1st game, Rob won 15-14. Norman took the 2nd game 15-10 with some very accurate drop shots that Rob had no answer to. Rob got back into his stride in the 3rd taking it 15-10. The 4th game was an entertaining encounter with both players not giving much away, the pace of the game taking its toll on both players who were both starting to make the odd mistake. Rob started to make good on his well-disguised drops and boasts which eventually out foxed Norman, Rob took the 4th game 15-11 taking the match 3-1.
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Last match of the night was Mark Knott v Keith Langley. Could Mark give Cramlington 3rd a clean sweep?
The match started at full pelt and never really slowed down! After an entertaining and close first game, Mark lost 15-13. In the second Mark started getting his eye in and his cross court drop shots started working, helping him to win the second comfortably 15-7. The third game was a real battle with Keith eventually winning out 15-11. The fourth game was also tight but Keith took it (and the match) 15-12.

An entertaining match played in Great Spirit.

Tonight saw Elliot Harrison standing in at 5 for the 3rd team, and he didn't disappoint, his encounter with Dave Robertson produced an entertaining match which Elliot won 3-2.
Well done Elliot
Dan commented our game strategy tonight was to mix up our team with youth, experience and good looks,

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Concordia 3rd team V Tynemouth

24/9/2015

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First up was Dan playing Guy, The game started well with both players easing into their stride, but with Dan being up 14-11 in the 1st, eventually lost 15-14. The 2nd game was closer still but again Guy won 15-11. The pace of the game started to take its toll on Dan who managed to keep up with Guy point for point, but Guy pulled ahead in the 3rd winning 15-13, 3-0 overall.

Next up was Mark playing Nathan Dobson, The game started by Nathan winning 15-09 Mark pulled his finger out and won the next game 15-13 then 15-14. Mark was running out of steam and when the fourth game was at 14-14 Mark struggled to finish the game and Nathan won 15 -14 the final game was the same Nathan playing some good squash and winning 15-14.

Next up was Chris playing no2 for the 3rd team this year, Chris played some steady good lengths but was overcome by Lennox Lockwoods tight drop shots and very well disguised boasts at the front of the court. Lennox took the first 2 games 15-14 and 15-10, Chris had his work cut out in the 3rd, but Lennox controlled the pace of the game from the start, eventually winning 15-5 taking the match 3-0.

Next up was Keith playing at 5 this year again, his opponent was the newby Carl Siddal. Carl appeared to struggle with the "who can hit the ball the hardest game" but eventually kept up the pace with Keith and just lost the first 2 games 15-13 each. Keith eased off in the 3rd and 4th letting the determination of Carl come through, he took those games 15-11 and 15-13. The 5th was gruelling encounter to say the least, after being 10-7 down and taking an 100mph squash ball in the back of his leg, Keith pulled it back to 11 all, then again being 13-11 down, Keith found the next 4 points from somewhere and took the match winning the 5th 15-13.

Last was Andy playing Robert Bolt, Robert got straight into his stride with an impressive 10-2 lead in the 1st, Andy had a fight on his hands. At 14-5 down, Andy managed to pull it back to 14-10 but eventually lost 15-10. The 2nd seemed more equal but with Andy leading 9-5, Robert took the next 7 points in a row, and with dropping just one more point to Andy, took the 2nd game 15-10 again. The 3rd had Robert again producing some well disguised drops that had Andy in trouble from the start, Andy came back with some good length and 'nicks', the game was a close point for point, but Robert proved too strong for Andy in the end eventually winning the 3rd 15-10 again, 3-0 overall.

We knew Tynemouth were going to be tough, just not this tough, well played lads, Chester Le Street next

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Concordia 3 Vs Walker 1

2/4/2015

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Concordia 3 Vs Walker 1

The first game of the night was Mark Knott Playing at position 4 his opponent was Nick Humphrey. All three games were taken by Mark without any real pressure this was not to say Mark was playing well, just Nick was not.

Next up was Joe race playing at position 1 his opponent was Pete Downs. This was set to be a good match as Pete was fit and a good all round player. The first game was won by Joe 15 – 09 then he won the second 15 – 11 when everyone thought Joe was running away with the match Pete came back to win 15 – 14 pressure was on now and Joe did not let us down winning 15 – 06 this was a good game to watch, well done lads.

Next was Keith Grey playing at position 5 his opponent was Adam Perrin these two players had played each other before and Keith read the game well playing good length and putting Adam under pressure from the beginning, Keith dominated this match winning 3 – 0 but well done Adam for putting up a good battle.

The next game was Dan Cusack playing at position 3 he was playing Steve Drummond. The first game was won by Steve who put Dan under pressure playing some clever little drop shots. The next game was taken by Dan winning 15 – 07 and playing sensible squash. The next two games were won by Dan giving him a positive 3 – 1 win. Well done to both players working hard and playing some entertaining squash.

The final game was Gary Storey playing at position 2 his opponent Fiona McFarlane. This was going to be a good match to watch as both players could move around the court well and were both really fit players. The first game was taken by Fiona 15 – 11 Gary had to knuckle down and play some good squash he did not let us down winning the next three games. The final score was 3 -1, this was a fantastic match to watch and both players should be congratulated for playing really entertaining squash.

Well done Walker and good luck next season.

Great finish to the season for Concordia 3 and well done for finishing second in the league.

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Concordia 3 VS newbiggin

5/2/2015

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First to play was Keith Grey playing at position five his opponent Leighton Adamson was young and fit and was not going to roll over for Keith. The first and second games were won by Keith 15 – 06 then 15 – 07 but the third was a good game to watch as Leighton started to turn things around. Keith played a sensible game playing some good squash and took the third game 15 – 14 well done lads a good match. Leighton will be one to watch in the future.

Next to play was Dan Cusack he was playing at position three his opponent was Andy Black, again this was a young inexperienced player but played well against an on form Dan who gave very little away. Dan won all three games 15 -07 then 15 – 08 and finally 15 – 03 well done again to Andy keep up the hard work.

Next to play was Mark Knott playing at position four his opponent was Luke Richardson who was a little shell shocked and could not really get in to his game, Mark played some good shots but Luke struggled to respond and lost 15 -06 then 15 -06 and finally 15 -05 well done Luke good effort.

Now it was time for our number ones to play Joe Race was playing Trev Newman but again like the rest of the team Trev was outclassed by a player who was improving every week. Joe did not mess around and won his first game 15 – 05 then the second 15 – 07 and finally the third 15 -07. Joe was never under any pressure and won comfortably.

The final game was played by Andy Lawrence his opponent was Phil Dobinson who had recently played in the Tynemouth open. The first game was won by Andy 15 – 05 then 15 -04 unfortunately for Phil his opponent was playing well and won the third game 15 – 09 well done Phil playing some good squash.

Well done Concordia 3 playing sensible solid squash and well done to Newbiggin keep up the hard work and look forward to playing an improved team next season. Let’s focus on our next game now against Boldon this will be a good match to watch.

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Cramlington 3 Vs Alnwick

15/1/2015

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First up was Mark knott who was playing Steve Taylor at five. This was Steve’s first game for the team and he was very nerves making a few mistakes, Mark took full advantage of this winning all three games quite comfortably.

Next up was Gary Storey he was playing Alan Morgan at two Gary played well moving round the court quick and getting to every ball but Alan did not lie down and put up a good fight unfortunately this didn’t help and he was beaten again 3 -0.

The next to play was Joe Race he was playing Brian Sanderson again Joe was very nervous as he was playing at one. Joe won all three games but the second game was really tough Joe winning 15-14 but overall a great result and good games to watch.

The next game saw Dan Cusack playing Simon fuller. The first two games were hard but Dan won comfortably again the third game was Dan’s for the taking as Simons head was down by this point, another win for Cramlington

The final game was Andy Lawrence he was playing Rob Cresswell at three won the first two games 15-12 then 15-09 but then Rob came back to steel Alnwicks only point of the night with a hard fought third game winning 15-10 the pressure was on now for Andy as he didn’t want to be the only player who lost fortunately he won the next game 15-14 but only just Andy looked finished by the end of the fourth game and pleased it was all over.

Well done to all the lads some good games played.

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Concordia 3 win to gain 2nd position

11/12/2014

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First to play was Peter Irlam playing at position four his opponent was Dave Robson the first game was won 15 – 04 then 15 – 08 and finally 15 – 04 well done Peter great display of squash.

Next up was Mark Knott who was playing at position three his opponent was Dave Auld the first game was won by Mark 15 – 12 then 15 – 10 then finally 15 – 09 Dave commented that Marks cross court drops from the serve had the better of him. (Well done Dave good game)

Next up Dan Cusack who was playing at position two his opponent was Tim Anderson the first game was won by Dan 15 – 13 this was looking at being a good game to watch but Dan showed his experience winning 15 – 06 then finally 15 – 08 well done lads this was a good match.

The next match was played by Keith Grey and Joe Anderson who were playing at position five Joe was 14 and showed he had been getting some good coaching hitting the ball really well in the warm up. Keith won the first game 15 – 06 then 15 – 05 we all thought it was going to be over quickly but Joe had other ideas making Keith fight for his final win 15 – 10 well done lads a good game.

The final game was played by Andy Lawrence his opponent was Connor Thompson the first game was won by Andy 15 – 07 then 15 – 05 Andy was playing really well unfortunately for Connor who chased every ball the final game was won 15 – 04 well done lads some good games.

Concordia won over all taking the 20 points this now puts Concordia 3 second in the league and in a great position to push for promotion in the New Year.

A big thank you goes to Peter Irlam and Keith Grey who have both been outstanding over the first part of the season and will still be involved as reserves for the second part giving room for Joe Race and Gary Storey to step up to the mark and prove why they should be playing regular team squash. “Thanks again Lads” Hope you all have a happy Xmas and New Year.

PS Don’t drink too much over the Xmas we play again on the 6th

Mark Knott

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Concordia 3 Vs Dunston 4

20/11/2014

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First up was Mark Knott playing at number 3 he was playing against Peter Brown The first game was a little hitty missy Mark eventually winning 15 – 10 the next game was won by Peter winning 15 -8 The third game was in the bag mark winning comfortably 15 -5 the fourth game was difficult with both players playing well at 14 -14 Peter managed to win with a nick which made the final game interesting. Now at 2 -2 mark pushed on and managed to steal the final game 15 -10 first win for Concordia but Mark has the injury’s to prove he was up against a good player.

Next up was Peter Irlam playing at number 4 he was playing Matt Wadington the first game was a close game with both players working hard and playing some good squash. Peter managed to take the final point to win the first game 15 -14. The next game was very similar but Peter’s fitness was beginning to show the difference between the two players Peter winning again 15 -13 the last game was all over very quickly Peter taking it without any real pressure 15 -6. Well played Peter some good squash.

The next players up were Dan Cusack playing at number 2 and Gary Callum. Dan was playing some good squash and comfortably took the first game 15 -4 The second game was very similar Dan not letting up and punishing Gary with some excellent squash the second game was won by Dan 10-15. This game was in the bag but Gary had other ideas as he took the third game 15 – 7 showing Dan that he could not relax the fourth game was won by Dan 15 – 10 but Gary showed he was not going to be beaten easily. Well done Dan some good squash being played.

The next game was between Keith Grey playing at number 5 and Andy Jukes the first game was won by Andy 15 -14 and both players played well although Keith was playing a hard hitting game not his normal play. The second game was won again by Andy winning 15 – 10 but Keith played a lot better playing some great shots. The final game was won by Andy 15 -12 although Keith was beaten 3 -0 he played some good squash unfortunately he was beaten on the night by a better player. Good games to watch lads well done.

The final game was played by Andy Lawrence playing at number 1 and Ramon Carrillo. Andy took the first game 15 -10 playing some excellent squash which was very exciting to watch. The second game again was won by Andy 15 -10 but the score does not justify how well Andy was playing this was the best squash I have watched Andy play all season unfortunately for Ramon. The final game was taken again by Andy winning 15 -8.This was a great match to watch well done both players.

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Concordia 3 Vs Boldon 2

23/10/2014

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First up was Rob Owen playing at number 4 he was playing John Glenwright this was a good match to watch Rob leading 15 -10 then John coming back winning 13 -15. Rob was in control playing some great squash taking the third game 15 – 06 then winning the final game 15 -10. Both players played well demonstrating some good squash skills.

Next up was Keith Grey who was playing Tony Hackney the first game was taken by Tony 15 -05 after Keith decide to play his boasting game, after having a little chat with Ian McAllister the tide turned and Keith came back to win the next game 15 – 14 playing good length. The next game was taken by Tony who was playing well making Keith run and forcing him to boast from the back wall. Again Keith fought his way back in this match winning 15 – 14. The final game was won by Tony 15 -13 but Keith made him work for this win. Well done both lads.

Now came the game of the night full of controversy and heated discussion with the marker. Dan Cusack was playing Barry Turnbull both players were playing well Dan taking the first game 15 -13. The second game had its moments as Barry and Dan both having a heated discussion with the marker at 14 -14 to lose with a stroke sucks. Sorry Barry. The final game had just as much excitement as Barry was wanting to lynch the marker by this point both players worked hard but Dan came through in the end to win 15 -12 after a few controversial decisions this was still a good match to watch. Well done lads.

Next up was our new player Gary Storey who was a little shell shocked at the start of the match losing 15 – 12 to Craig Myers but the game was good to watch both players making some good shots. It was time to watch Gary play his normal high standard of squash playing good length and some great drops forcing Craig in to the corner only to make a perfect drop to the front. Gary won the next three games 15 – 11, 15 – 08 and finally 15 – 10.

The overall match was now won by Concordia 3 but Connor Snaith and Andy Lawrence looked like a match not to miss and they did not let us down both players working hard and hitting great shots around the court it was Andy who took the first game 15 – 11 only to see Connor come back with some great squash winning 15 – 10 then 15 -07 and finally 15 – 08 this was a good match to watch well done to both players on some excellent squash.

Great results Concordia 3 keep up the good work lads.

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Concordia 3 Vs Westoe 4

2/10/2014

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Concordia 3 Vs Westoe 4First to play was Keith Grey who was playing at number 5 his opponent was Bob Crutwell, the first game was a bit crazy with Keith playing random uncontrolled boasts which were leaving his opponent with a killer finish. The first game ended 14-15 and after Keith relaxed and played the squash we knew he was capable of he won the following three games 15-08 15-05 15-09 very comfortably. Well done to both players.

Next up was Dan Cusack his opponent was Ryan Beattie the games were good to watch but Dan won all three games comfortably maybe Dan needs to look at moving up to position 1 at xmas and giving Andy a break. Well done Dan very good win. (Looks like those lessons are starting to pay off)

The next game involved Joe Race his opponent was Dick Elliot unfortunately for Dick he was up against a young fit man who was becoming a very good squash player. Joe won all three games very easily showing everyone he should be playing at a higher standard. Well done Joe.

Up next was Peter Irlam his opponent was Barry Daglish The first game was won by Peter winning 15-07 but then Barry came back to win 15-06 the following two games were taken by Peter 15-05 and 15-04 although Peter won comfortably in the end. The amount of points which were lost due to Peter not asking for strokes was crazy. Maybe a bit of training is required regardless of strokes lost well don Peter on a very good win.

The last game was Andy Lawrence his opponent was Stephen Wilkinson the first game was won by Stephen winning 15-14 then Andy came back strong to win the second game 15-08 this was looking at being a real battle as both players were fighting for every point. Stephen won the third game 15-09 putting Andy under pressure and he didn’t let us down winning the fourth game 15-05 it was now 2-2 and both players were playing good squash after a hard battle Stephen eventually won 3-2 taking the fifth game 15-09 well done to both players demonstrating some excellent squash.

Overall well done to Concordia 3 this has now put us second in the league.

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