hi folks

my name's mark, it's been a long time since i 'retired' from the game, I came back briefly a while ago but work took over I am just starting to play regularly again and would like to venture into matchplay in another 4 months or so (once i have even more practice!!).

Like I say just coming back into it and slowly getting my game together. I get a bit of coaching at the moment which i need (thanks dean) and know i have a long way to go!!

I like all forms of pool and have started playing a fair bit of american (especially nine ball).

If anyone knows any good tournaments for nine ball that are local can they put me in the right direction.

I play mostly at Rileys at Hertford Place and occassionally at Far Gosford and Riley's in Nuneaton. Any folks needing regular practice partners mail me and will see what we can do (I dont play for cash!!).

see you all soon

Markeemark

Hi Mark, welcome to the forum.
You are our 100th member !!
If you wait 4 months you will be just in time for the new season, which starts in june.

Hi Terry

Thanks for that! I'll need four months to get back to a reasonable standard. Is it easy to get into the league squads (albeit it maybe not get a match game for a while).

Thanks for the input

Mark

Hi Mark, good to have you aboard.

It should be very easy to get into a squad as there's almost 100 teams registered with the league, of varying abilities. There's only a handful of league games left this season, so I'm sorry to say that you won't get a "proper" game until the new season starts in June, whatever team you join. However, I expect a number of teams will be arranging friendlies at some point between March and May though, so let me know who you join and I'll see what I can sort out.

Andy.
[hr]

Thanks Andy


Do teams do trials or put up team lists (?), Id look to start in the lower leagues and work my way up (hopefully). I play mostly at rileys in cov, i dont know if its available but as we live in a modern age does anyone advertise for players on the internet?

Also do you know if there are any nine ball leagues or local interest in the game?

Thanks Mark

Mark,

I'm sure a number of teams hold trials, and some teams certainly advertise within their own pub, but I'm not aware of any who advertise on the web.

You mention that you mainly play at Rileys, so you should have a chat with one of their teams. Hertford Place has 4 Monday teams (Divs : Prem, 1, 2, and 3), and 2 Wednesday teams. Far Gosford Street has 3 Monday teams (Divs : Prem, 4, and 5), and 1 Wednesday team. Both venues have teams at home tonight, so anyone behind the bar should be able to point you in the right direction if you're out tonight. Alternatively I'll be just over the road from Hertford Place tonight, at the Butts Retreat, if you want any further info.

As for nine ball, you should ask Jamie White or Shaggy. Both play for Rileys Lounge out of Hertford Place, and have a home match tonight.

Andy.
[hr]

Welcome to the forum Mark.
Your coming out of retirement. I'm thinking of retiring for another year.

Hi

Thanks for that Andy, I'll make some enquiries shortly. I couldnt make the other Monday but will look at getting down one week. It was a Monday night that I used to play before.

I'll definately be looking at the lower divisions at the moment.

Thanks again Mark

Dependable keep going! if it makes you happy carry on potting !! good luck

I may need someone relaiable to stick a new ferrule and tip on, does anyone know any place locally? (and approximate costs?) cheers

dependable wrote:Welcome to the forum Mark.
Your coming out of retirement. I'm thinking of retiring for another year.

You should retire my pie munching friend, for good.

Welcome to the forums mark. I hope you find it a friendly place and will help keep it going by making regular contributions. We are all good lads on here and have some good banter going. Welcome once again.

TruthFinder.

Thanks truth, maybe if it dont go well me and dependable are going to consider starting a veterans team!!

What do you think dependable?!

Anyone know of any teams looking for players for the new season? I know its a while off but if anyone has any numbers or email addresses Id appreciate some feedback

cheers folks

Hi again folks

Just to say i got sorted out! i am registered for reds select, so if you see my name on a match card or you come to reds, say hello!! (and dont dish me from the bloody break!!).

speak soon mark

markeemark wrote:Hi again folks

Just to say i got sorted out! i am registered for reds select, so if you see my name on a match card or you come to reds, say hello!! (and dont dish me from the bloody break!!).

speak soon mark

So much for starting out in one of the lower divisions

[hr]

I think all the excitement of registering for a team has obviously gone to mark's head
It is actually our team, Reds X , he has signed up with !

Hi all

Yeah sorry about naming the wrong team!!

yes excitement indeed!! I look forward to the new season with my teammates and hopefully plenty of wins for all of us!!

Still looking for practice partners in the closed season.

Give us a shout or leave a message on here.

I can play most evenings with a bit of notice.

Thanks folks

(disciplined match practice you'll be glad to know Terry) with not too much alcohol!!

btw Terry when does that league thing start that you were talking about?. I'll get to reds for hopefully 6.15 Monday if there's any problems i'll head straight for riley's