Press Release 27.11.11
There have been two matches in division one this week and both results ended in a 6-4 to the Angles. The first match was against Copsewood for whom Gokhan Aydogdu showed his recent good form by winning his three games, however two apiece for Simon Griew and Kevin Pilgrim helped secure the win for the Angles. The second match was against Free Church and once again a hat trick for the opposition (Deepak Chandrababu) was not enough to stop the Angles gaining their second win.
It remains very tight in division two after this weeks matches. Nalgo started the week with a good 7-3 win against the leaders Aspen however in their next match they lost 6-4 to the Britons who are now starting to close in on the promotion spots.
Aspen hit back after their defeat by beating Nomads 8-2. Callum Martin was in good form by winning his singles games and combining with Kasey Birtley to win the doubles.
In the other match in the division, Celts won their first match by winning 7-3 at Beechwood ‘A’.
Birch remain top of division three after beating JDC Fords 7-3, however with games in hand, the Druids and the Ebos are still within touch after they drew 5-5 against each other in which Keith Woodcock won his three for the Ebos. Massey ‘B’ claimed their first win by beating the relegation threatened Francs 6-4.
The Goths remain top of the fourth division despite losing 7-3 to the close rivals the Huns. The result leaves the Huns just one point behind top spot, but they have two games in hand and they now look favourites for the title.
Chestnuts did themselves no harm in their attempt to avoid relegation after they beat W.C.C. Flounders 6-4.
There was no surprise in division five as the Jutes continue to dominate the division with another 10-0 win, this time against the Kaffirs. The Damsons also produced a 10-0 victory against bottom side the Filberts, however a much closer match took place between the Elms and the Lapps in which the Elms ran out 6-4 winners.
In league division 1 St Georges maintained the pressure on last season’s champions Phoenix with three strong wins against Free Church (10-0), Massey Ferguson (9-1) and Copsewood (8-2). In this match there was a shock for previously unbeaten Mark Jackson of St Georges who lost in five games to Copsewood’s Richard Jardim. Massey Ferguson also lost to Phoenix (10-0) and Angles (10-0) to make their relegation battle even more difficult.
In division 2 Celts already looked doomed losing to leaders Aspen (9-1) and Britons (9-1) but other results mean that the remaining relegation place and promotion is going to the wire with all five other teams in close contention. Beechwood did their cause no harm with victories against Nomads (7-3) and Britons (7-3) but Nomads recovered to beat rivals Nalgo (7-3).
The fight for promotion from division 3 seems to be between Birch, Druids and Ebos. Druids are favourites with wins against rivals Birch (6-4) and Francs (9-1). Birch fought back to gain a close win against Massey Ferguson (6-4). Ebos also helped their cause with a strong win against Francs (9-1). Francs, promoted from division 4 last season, are finding the going tough. With JDC Fords having matches in hand the final picture is still uncertain.
Huns have a slight advantage in division 4 after beating a weakened JDC Sovereigns team (10-0) and still having a match in hand. Huns have revitalised with the return after many years of Simon Finch. JDC returned to winning ways against WCC Flounders (7-3). Goths are another team showing winning ways against Chestnut (6-4) and promoted Beechwood (6-4).
With no relegation players in division 5 can relax and enjoy their first competitive season. Leading the way and almost certain of promotion are the Jutes. George Allison (12) and Sam Coombes (13) are showing their potential with two more good wins against Filberts (10-0) and Lapps (8-2). Second placed Elms had their promotion hopes dented with a tight win against Kaffirs (7-3). Elms lost further ground when drawing with rivals Damson (5-5. Damson further strengthened their promotion chances with an excellent win against Lapps (7-3).
In division 2 Celts already looked doomed losing to leaders Aspen (9-1) and Britons (9-1) but other results mean that the remaining relegation place and promotion is going to the wire with all five other teams in close contention. Beechwood did their cause no harm with victories against Nomads (7-3) and Britons (7-3) but Nomads recovered to beat rivals Nalgo (7-3).
The fight for promotion from division 3 seems to be between Birch, Druids and Ebos. Druids are favourites with wins against rivals Birch (6-4) and Francs (9-1). Birch fought back to gain a close win against Massey Ferguson (6-4). Ebos also helped their cause with a strong win against Francs (9-1). Francs, promoted from division 4 last season, are finding the going tough. With JDC Fords having matches in hand the final picture is still uncertain.
Huns have a slight advantage in division 4 after beating a weakened JDC Sovereigns team (10-0) and still having a match in hand. Huns have revitalised with the return after many years of Simon Finch. JDC returned to winning ways against WCC Flounders (7-3). Goths are another team showing winning ways against Chestnut (6-4) and promoted Beechwood (6-4).
With no relegation players in division 5 can relax and enjoy their first competitive season. Leading the way and almost certain of promotion are the Jutes. George Allison (12) and Sam Coombes (13) are showing their potential with two more good wins against Filberts (10-0) and Lapps (8-2). Second placed Elms had their promotion hopes dented with a tight win against Kaffirs (7-3). Elms lost further ground when drawing with rivals Damson (5-5. Damson further strengthened their promotion chances with an excellent win against Lapps (7-3).
Starting with division five this week and it looks at this early stage as if the Jutes are going to run away with the title. After four matches, they have dropped just three points after a 9-1 victory over Damson. George Allison and Allan Stockham remain on 100%.
Elm have moved into second place after they also won 9-1 against the Filberts and in the battle of the new sides, the Lapps came out on top after they beat the Kaffirs 7-3.
In a much tighter division, the Goths are top of division four after a 5-5 draw with JDC Sovereign. Beechwood ‘B’ have moved into second place thanks to a 7-3 victory against the Chestnuts and the Huns have moved into third place when they beat W.C.C. Flounders 9-1. Simon Finch and Olly Griffiths both hit maximums for the Huns.
In division three, JDC Fords kicked off their season with a 9-1 victory over the Francs whilst in a closer match, Birch drew 5-5 with the Ebos to take them to the top of the table however with several unplayed matches, things can change quite quickly in the standings.
Division two now sees Nalgo head the table after their match against the Celts ended early. With one player short and an injury during the match to another, the Celts were unable to stop Nalgo winning by 10-0.
Aspen have moved into second place after a good 8-2 victory over Beechwood ‘A’. Callum Martin and Dave Abbey both went unbeaten for Aspen.
The Britons won a tight encounter with Nomads with the final score being 6-4.
Two matches were played in division one and Free Church won on their return to the league when they met Copsewood and fought out a 6-4 victory. Deepak Chandrababu remained unbeaten for Free Church.
The other match this week saw the Angles come up against the champions Phoenix and despite being bolstered by the addition of Kevin Pilgrim to their team they could not stop the league leaders running out 9-1 victors. Xioayang Ma continues to show his improvement to remain on 100% in the top flight.
Elm have moved into second place after they also won 9-1 against the Filberts and in the battle of the new sides, the Lapps came out on top after they beat the Kaffirs 7-3.
In a much tighter division, the Goths are top of division four after a 5-5 draw with JDC Sovereign. Beechwood ‘B’ have moved into second place thanks to a 7-3 victory against the Chestnuts and the Huns have moved into third place when they beat W.C.C. Flounders 9-1. Simon Finch and Olly Griffiths both hit maximums for the Huns.
In division three, JDC Fords kicked off their season with a 9-1 victory over the Francs whilst in a closer match, Birch drew 5-5 with the Ebos to take them to the top of the table however with several unplayed matches, things can change quite quickly in the standings.
Division two now sees Nalgo head the table after their match against the Celts ended early. With one player short and an injury during the match to another, the Celts were unable to stop Nalgo winning by 10-0.
Aspen have moved into second place after a good 8-2 victory over Beechwood ‘A’. Callum Martin and Dave Abbey both went unbeaten for Aspen.
The Britons won a tight encounter with Nomads with the final score being 6-4.
Two matches were played in division one and Free Church won on their return to the league when they met Copsewood and fought out a 6-4 victory. Deepak Chandrababu remained unbeaten for Free Church.
The other match this week saw the Angles come up against the champions Phoenix and despite being bolstered by the addition of Kevin Pilgrim to their team they could not stop the league leaders running out 9-1 victors. Xioayang Ma continues to show his improvement to remain on 100% in the top flight.
After losing 10-0 in their first match, last seasons runners up in division one, St Georges hit back with a 7-3 win against the Angles. Mark Jackson won his three for St Georges.
In the battle of the early pacesetters, Phoenix beat Copsewood 9-1 to pull clear at the top.
In division two Nalgo have risen to the top of a tight division after drawing 5-5 against second placed Beechwood ‘A’ and beating the Britons by an 8-2 score line. The Britons also played a match against Aspen and once again it was the opposition who came out on top as Aspen won 7-3.
Nomads also have two matches to report upon, the first of which was a defeat by 6-4 against Aspen, but there was a better result in their next match as they beat the Celts by 10-0.
There have been few games played so far in division three and the only one this week was a 7-3 win for Birch against the Francs. William Odei and Ricky Birtley both remained unbeaten.
Division Four remains a tight division and this was reflected in the match between JDC Sovereign and Beechwood ‘B’ as the match finished in a 5-5 draw.
The Goths have moved to the top of the table after winning 8-2 away at W.C.C. whilst in the other match in the division, the Huns played Chestnut and it was the home side who won by 6-4 with several games being close.
The top two sides clashed in division five and it was the Jutes who came out on top after the beat the Elms by 8-2. Allan Stockham and 12 year old George Allison both remain on 100% for the season.
The Damsons have now joined the Elms in second place after they beat the Kaffirs by 8-2. Mick Canham playing in his first season won the two for the Kaffirs.
In the battle of the early pacesetters, Phoenix beat Copsewood 9-1 to pull clear at the top.
In division two Nalgo have risen to the top of a tight division after drawing 5-5 against second placed Beechwood ‘A’ and beating the Britons by an 8-2 score line. The Britons also played a match against Aspen and once again it was the opposition who came out on top as Aspen won 7-3.
Nomads also have two matches to report upon, the first of which was a defeat by 6-4 against Aspen, but there was a better result in their next match as they beat the Celts by 10-0.
There have been few games played so far in division three and the only one this week was a 7-3 win for Birch against the Francs. William Odei and Ricky Birtley both remained unbeaten.
Division Four remains a tight division and this was reflected in the match between JDC Sovereign and Beechwood ‘B’ as the match finished in a 5-5 draw.
The Goths have moved to the top of the table after winning 8-2 away at W.C.C. whilst in the other match in the division, the Huns played Chestnut and it was the home side who won by 6-4 with several games being close.
The top two sides clashed in division five and it was the Jutes who came out on top after the beat the Elms by 8-2. Allan Stockham and 12 year old George Allison both remain on 100% for the season.
The Damsons have now joined the Elms in second place after they beat the Kaffirs by 8-2. Mick Canham playing in his first season won the two for the Kaffirs.
In the Huxham Cup, the first round of matches have now been played and the second round draw is now available on the website.
Press Release 23.10.11
The new season has just started in the Coventry Table Tennis League, but in division one it is normal business resumed for the champions Phoenix as they have started with two 10-0 wins against St Georges and Massey ‘A’. Another side who have started well are last seasons Division two champions Copsewood. Bolstered by the return of Gokhan Aydogdu, they have defeated the Angles by 6-4 and Massey ‘A’ by 9-1.
In division two the Britons have started well by beating the Celts by 9-1. The Britons have Steve Deeming back after several years away from the area and have also got newcomer Bryan Guillaume who looks like he will be a strong player in this division.
The Celts faired better in their second match against Beechwood ‘A’ when they gained a hard fought 5-5 draw. Beechwood themselves started with a good result against Nomads by winning 7-3.
The other match in the division saw Nalgo start with a 6-4 win over newly promoted Aspen.
Two newcomers, Dhan Vetrivel and Kim Wong helped their team the Druids to a great start by beating the Francs 10-0 in division three. The Francs faired better in their second match by gaining five points after their draw against Massey ‘B’. Ken Roberts remained unbeaten for the Francs.
Massey ‘B’ started off their season with a defeat against Birch for whom William Panes hit a treble in their 7-3 win.
In division Four, newcomers W.C.C. Flounders have started their campaign with a 6-4 win against the Chestnuts and a 5-5 draw against Beechwood ‘B’. In fact 5-5 draws have been the story of the division so far as Goths v Beechwood ‘B’, Huns v Goths and Chestnuts and JDC Sovereign have all ended in draws.
In division five there are several new players who will take time to adjust to the league competition, but it looks as though the Jutes will be the ones to beat after two 10-0 wins.
The Elms have also started well with a 10-0 and an 8-2 whilst the Damsons have started with a 7-3 win and a 5-5 draw against the Lapps.
Press Release 23.10.11
The new season has just started in the Coventry Table Tennis League, but in division one it is normal business resumed for the champions Phoenix as they have started with two 10-0 wins against St Georges and Massey ‘A’. Another side who have started well are last seasons Division two champions Copsewood. Bolstered by the return of Gokhan Aydogdu, they have defeated the Angles by 6-4 and Massey ‘A’ by 9-1.
In division two the Britons have started well by beating the Celts by 9-1. The Britons have Steve Deeming back after several years away from the area and have also got newcomer Bryan Guillaume who looks like he will be a strong player in this division.
The Celts faired better in their second match against Beechwood ‘A’ when they gained a hard fought 5-5 draw. Beechwood themselves started with a good result against Nomads by winning 7-3.
The other match in the division saw Nalgo start with a 6-4 win over newly promoted Aspen.
Two newcomers, Dhan Vetrivel and Kim Wong helped their team the Druids to a great start by beating the Francs 10-0 in division three. The Francs faired better in their second match by gaining five points after their draw against Massey ‘B’. Ken Roberts remained unbeaten for the Francs.
Massey ‘B’ started off their season with a defeat against Birch for whom William Panes hit a treble in their 7-3 win.
In division Four, newcomers W.C.C. Flounders have started their campaign with a 6-4 win against the Chestnuts and a 5-5 draw against Beechwood ‘B’. In fact 5-5 draws have been the story of the division so far as Goths v Beechwood ‘B’, Huns v Goths and Chestnuts and JDC Sovereign have all ended in draws.
In division five there are several new players who will take time to adjust to the league competition, but it looks as though the Jutes will be the ones to beat after two 10-0 wins.
The Elms have also started well with a 10-0 and an 8-2 whilst the Damsons have started with a 7-3 win and a 5-5 draw against the Lapps.
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Q: I am a new player or new to the area and I am looking to play in the league.
A: All new players are welcome to join the league. Contact the League Secretary and he will find you a club to suit your playing standard. You do not have to live in Coventry to be able to play in our league.
Q: Are players of any age and standard able to play?
A: Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to play in our league. The League Secretary will be able to place you with a club who can provide you with a team of players of similar ability and can also provide coaching if required.
Q: Can we enter our own team into the league?
A: New teams are welcome to join the league. You can either become part of another club and use their facilities or you can use your own venue as long as it qualifies under the league regulations. Further details can be provided if needed.
Q: Can people with disabilities play in the league?
A: Yes. We have had several players with disabilities who have played in the league on an equal basis.
Q: Do Men and Women play in the same league?
A: Yes. Men and Women play in the same league and competitions. Teams can be made up of men, women or mixed teams. There are some individual competitions which are separated.
Q: What time do league matches start and finish?
A: League matches are scheduled to start between 7.15pm and 7.30pm and are usually finished by approx 10.00pm.
A: All new players are welcome to join the league. Contact the League Secretary and he will find you a club to suit your playing standard. You do not have to live in Coventry to be able to play in our league.
Q: Are players of any age and standard able to play?
A: Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to play in our league. The League Secretary will be able to place you with a club who can provide you with a team of players of similar ability and can also provide coaching if required.
Q: Can we enter our own team into the league?
A: New teams are welcome to join the league. You can either become part of another club and use their facilities or you can use your own venue as long as it qualifies under the league regulations. Further details can be provided if needed.
Q: Can people with disabilities play in the league?
A: Yes. We have had several players with disabilities who have played in the league on an equal basis.
Q: Do Men and Women play in the same league?
A: Yes. Men and Women play in the same league and competitions. Teams can be made up of men, women or mixed teams. There are some individual competitions which are separated.
Q: What time do league matches start and finish?
A: League matches are scheduled to start between 7.15pm and 7.30pm and are usually finished by approx 10.00pm.
How the ranking list works
The ranking list works by calculating matches between individual players in the league competition or in cup competitions or tournaments. Matches in handicaps and doubles games are not included. The league rankings are also used in the calculation of handicaps and the seeding in tournaments and can be used to show the progress of individual players over a period of time.
Using the table below, the difference in points between the two players is calculated, and then depending on the result, the number of points is allocated to each individual.
If for example Player A (2500 points) plays Player B (2250 points), the difference between the 2 players is 250 points.
If player A beats player B, it is an expected win for player A and therefore he gains 5 points and it is an expected loss for player B and so he would loose 2 points.
If player B were to cause an upset and beat player A you would have to look in the unexpected columns to work out the points gained or lost.
Player B would gain 33 points as he has had an unexpected win and player A would loose 12 points as he has had an unexpected loss.