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All the up-to-date news from the Boston Sunday Boys squash season 2006-2007

Season 2006-2007

MID-LINCS SQUASH LEAGUE

December 17 review:

Boston Nips 1, Boston Sunday Boys 4

The Sunday Boys progressed to the knockout stage of the Mid-Lincs Squash League Cup competition with a convincing win over Boston Nips. Manager Dick Carrington had lost Phil Wright and the Baxter boys for varying reasons, but still came up trumps with his astute team selection.

Dutch Van Den Bosch recorded his first win for the Sunday Boys against Barry Early. Guided by his manager, he proved too strong for a game opponent, winning 3-1.

Brett De Angelis nailed Nips’ captain Stuart Morrow who contributed to his own downfall with a succession of self-inflicted errors. The final score was 3-0 at something of a canter for the victor.

John Secker pulled one back for the nips against the experienced Paul Smith. The latter pushed him all the way, but the younger man covered all areas of the court to win 3-0.

Bob Pearson clinched the winning point against Chris Williscroft. There was nothing much between the players, though the Sunday Boy ultimately had a superior zimmer frame that he used to maximum effect in achieving victory.

Tom Smith rounded off the evening by defeating Paul Timms in a confident manner to secure his team’s 4-1 success on the night.

November 19 review:

Horncastle 0, Boston Sunday Boys 4

After the previous week’s lamentable effort against Boston Nips, the Sunday Boys’ manager dick Carrington recalled Tom Smith and Nick Baxter to the team.

Phil Wright and Bob Pearson dropped down the order to give the side more strength in depth. They had to play two of Horncastle’s talented youngsters who are improving in leaps and bounds and benefiting from playing in a competitive league environment.

Both Sunday Boys in question recorded victories for the “wise heads on old shoulders” brigade. Another year down the line, though, and it could quite easily be a different scenario.

Nick Baxter proved too strong for Horncastle’s Simon Grant, covering all areas of the court with authority as he claimed a 3-0 success.

The highlight of the evening came at No 1 string between Sunday boy Tom Smith and his opponent Gary Worley. An extremely close game of quality squash unfolded with both players saving match balls as fortunes swung one way then the other. Tom eventually clinched the vital point to win 10-9 in the fifth and deciding game of an epic match.

November 12 review

Boston Nips 2, Boston Sunday Boys 2

Valuable Mid-Lincs Squash League points slipped away from the Sunday Boys at the weekend. Manager Dick Carrington rotated his squad, but this time to disastrous effect.

Dutch Vandenbosch and Brett de Angelis played their first games. But should they have bothered? Or would they have been better off at home watching “Corrie”?

Dutch snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Katie Price. He fought back to square things up from a 2-0 deficit, but then lost 3-2. Brett started at pace against John Secker, eventually finishing at a crawl as he was soundly beaten 3-0.

Senior members of the Sunday Boys team, Bob Pearson and Phil Wright, had little margin for error as they attempted to retrieve the situation. Phil battered Chris Williscroft into submission with a controlled display of power and aggression in a 3-0 victory margin.

Bob took a little more time against Paul Timms, losing the first game before his muscles had warmed up sufficiently. But was his limbs got into full swing, he nicked a 3-1 win.

Team changes can be expected in the Sunday Boys ranks for the November 19 visit to the squash mecca that is Horncastle and manager Carrington stressed he cannot tolerate below-par performances.

November 5 review

Boston III 1, Boston Sunday Boys 3

Two quality teams crossed swords as Boston III entertained Boston Sunday Boys. The latter were keen to gain revenge for last season when they had to play second fiddle to a side that went on to lift the Mid-Lincs Squash League championship. Boys’ director of squash Dick Carrington pulled the strings to good effect, overseeing the efforts of his team.

Bob Pearson gave the Sunday Boys a decent start with a 3-0 demolition of Jim Woods. To be fair, the latter suffered from a lack of practice, but Bob was happy to take the winner’s spoils regardless of circumstances.

On the adjacent court, Paul Smith took an early lead against Boston III’s Stuart Dunlop. However, Father time had yet to play his part as the younger Boston III player fought back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 and level the match score.

Sunday Boy Nick Baxter wasted little time in asserting his authority over Jake Fountain. Hitting the ball crisply, accurately and with few errors, he comfortably eased to a 3-0 success.

Similarly at number one string, Tom Smith played with a great deal of patience, hitting quality shots to create winning opportunities against Ady Proctor. He maintained such a high standard of play that he eventually ran out a convincing 3-0 winner.

Manager Carrington gave all his players a pat on the back as each and every one had given their all. By way of celebration, he allowed himself an extra ice cube in his post-match orange squash.

October 15 review

Boston Sunday Boys 4, Skegness 0

Boston Sunday Boys entertained Skegness on the opening weekend of the Mid-Lincs Squash League. Preparation for the campaign had gone well but unfortunately on the day there were a few gaps in the ranks. Nick Baxter had disappeared to Amsterdam, Brett de Angelis phoned in sick and Dick Carrington had strained his drinking arm.

Despite resources being stretched the Sunday Boys welcomed back Tom Smith on his return from his missionary work over the Pennines.

Andy Baxter came in having not played for several months. It was hoped that he had forgotten all his bad habits. This appeared to be the case in his No 4 string match against Sally Marvel. Andy had to pull out all the stops against an opponent who punished any errors. He eventually won 3-1, both players acquitting themselves well.

Phil Wright increased the lead for the Sunday boys against Ian Palin. Dominating throughout, he cruised home 9-4, 9-6, 9-2.

Tom Smith clinched victory against Skegness number one, Pete Brown who unfortunately played with a finger injury — not ideal when playing a racket sport. Tom showed little mercy or compassion by winning, 9-3, 9-1, 9-1.

Bob Pearson rounded off a successful evening for the Sunday Boys against Paul Wilson. Using his serve to good effect he secured victory 9-6, 9-5, 9-2.

It was an excellent start for the Sunday Boys. However, director of squash Dick Carrington will ensure the team does not get carried away by the result. Squad rotation will keep everyone on their toes. Any dissenting voices are likely to be dealt with accordingly!