PSOBLTA v International Club
Lost 5-4
The match against the IC of GB is always one of the highest standard matches in our season and this year did not disappoint, with strong teams from both sides played on the grass courts at the magnificent Stoke Park basked in sunshine. It was a very close fixture with the match poised at 3-3 going into the last round and the overall result decided on the last match which the IC won 7-5, 7-6.
PSOBLTA team:
Johnny Barr, Ed Jones, Christian Throm-Jones, Rob Searle, Jorge Wilton and Richard Wire
IC of GB team:
Rob Blythe, Chris Clarke, David Culshaw, Phil Fowler, Tim Matthewson and Paul Siviter
PSOBLTA first pair
Richard Wire/Johnny Barr
lost to Phil Fowler/Paul Siviter 5-7, 6-7
beat Rob Blythe/Tim Matthewson 6-4, 6-1
beat Chris Clarke/David Culshaw 7-6, 7-5
PSOBLTA second pair
Ed Jones/Rob Searle
lost to Phil Fowler/Paul Siviter 3-6, 6-3, 5-10
beat Rob Blythe/Tim Matthewson 7-6, 6-1
beat Chris Clarke/David Culshaw 6-3, 6-2
PSOBLTA third pair
Christian Throm-Jones/Jorge Wilton
lost to Phil Fowler/Paul Siviter 0-6, 2-6
lost to Rob Blythe/Tim Matthewson 0-6, 0-6
lost to Chris Clarke/David Culshaw 2-6, 1-6
Many thanks to everyone who played in this close fixture, with all matches played in good spirits. Roll on 2017 where the PSOBLTA will look to reverse the score line!
Edward Cooper – PSOBLTA Match Manager