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chirst147
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Joined: 28-Aug-2006
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From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2007-10-15 17:27
Congratulations to Jonathon Mathers on winning the APN National Championship event in Solihull yesterday (14-10-07) and lets hope he can go on now to win other events (unless he plays against me). I thought the event was ran superbly and I'd like to personally thank the organisers for putting it on when there was no obligation for them to do so.  ----------------- Multiple winner of the Solihull Wednesday knockout competition.
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bruno
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Posted: 2007-10-15 18:41
Hear hear........ Really enjoyed this weekend & was definitely worth the travel. Nice to be able to put some faces to the names, especially my hero (Big Dave) LOL Thanks to Chris and Rileys for all they have done to make this happen.
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-10-15 19:12
Phew, after an afternoon nap I've updated the report with photos of ALL the winners! -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor
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expertfluke
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From: Hertfordshire
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Posted: 2007-10-15 20:37
Yeah top entertainment this weekend. A big shout to Chris Billings for getting it all together. I had some good matches despite eventually losing on 2 9-8's Also great to see the legend himself - Big Dave. Who was doing his impression of del boy selling pro-shop goods out of the back of his car. A couple of us went to a chinese buffet eat all you like.. When they saw Big Dave licking his lips they thought they were about to go bankrupt!! Finally after meeting Bruno in person, and discovering he's built like a brick spit house, I have decided to stop insulting the Scottish - although they deserve it!! [ This message was edited by: expertfluke on 2007-10-15 20:43 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-10-15 20:42
AHA... You met Bruno too! Nice bloke eh? Very pleased to see him in the money as well!
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Blackref
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Posted: 2007-10-15 21:37
I personally would like to thank each and every player that came to this evant it turned out to be a good day i totally enjoyed myself. I would also like to thank Anne, Grant, Steve and all the staff at Rileys Solihull they made the day evan more enjoyable with there big smiles and a beautiful club. I would recommend this club to every one, top club. Thanks again Rileys Solihull. Signing out Black Ref................BIG [ This message was edited by: Blackref on 2007-10-15 21:38 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-10-15 21:47
Good on yer Chris! Hey, how come no one told me how good that Chinese Buffet underneath the club is before now? My new diet ---> DEEP FRIED BANANA FRITTERS IN THE CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN WITH MAPLE SYRUP 
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phil9ball
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From: Ipswich
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Posted: 2007-10-15 21:52
Yeah thanks Chris.....we got home at 5am!!!!!  great day though
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Riggers
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Posted: 2007-10-16 08:22
Great news to hear Jonathan won this. I can think of few players more deserving.
Many congrats Jonathan.
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nicknameless
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Joined: 10-Jan-2007
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From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2007-10-16 09:27
Cheers Craig & Lee - appreciated.
Another big up to Chris for all his efforts on Sunday. It's just a pity Dave didn't get a photo of his face the moment his laptop decided to freeze mid tourny!
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SHOTGUN
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Joined: 01-Mar-2007
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Posted: 2007-10-16 12:38
Well plaid Mr Mathers - Big Dave summed it up perfectly in his report.
You held your nerve and emotions together when i didnt. Had a few things on my mind in the final that really shouldnt have been - didnt relax or focus like i had in the Quarters and Semis.
As much as i am disappointed to have lost, i think i can honestly say that jonathan was a deserved winner throughout the day playing solid pool against some tuff handicaps all day.
congratulations to him, and also Chris, the organisers, the club and of course BIG D fo sticking this one out, i did chuckle in the final as i watched BIG D slumped on his stool rocking as he nodded off a few times lol -
John - 1st of many mate.
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nicknameless
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Posted: 2007-10-16 23:10
On 2007-10-16 12:38 , SHOTGUN Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Well plaid Mr Mathers - Big Dave summed it up perfectly in his report.
You held your nerve and emotions together when i didnt. Had a few things on my mind in the final that really shouldnt have been - didnt relax or focus like i had in the Quarters and Semis.
As much as i am disappointed to have lost, i think i can honestly say that jonathan was a deserved winner throughout the day playing solid pool against some tuff handicaps all day.
congratulations to him, and also Chris, the organisers, the club and of course BIG D fo sticking this one out, i did chuckle in the final as i watched BIG D slumped on his stool rocking as he nodded off a few times lol -
John - 1st of many mate. Cheers Oz. You weren't yourself in the final mate, which was a relief for me. Big D nodding off - I'm claiming it was the late hour and not my fault for a change!
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