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Wellington squash club 2nd team played away against Wyvern 2nd team on Monday evening and came away with the tail between the legs.
James Luard started the evening and could not find any form and lost 5-9, 2-9, 0-9. Phil Hobbs was next on at no.2 and whilst there were good rallies in his match he too could not make inroads into his opponents defence and lost 5-9, 2-9, 7-9. Phil Griffith took on a Matt Gillingham, the assistant pro at Taunton and Pickeridge golf club. Phil started well and looked to be well placed to take the first game but following a questionable decision Matt suddenly galvanised himself into action and took the first game 10-8. The second game was also a close affair but again Matt edged it 9-7. The third game could not have been closer with the game score eventually going to Matt 10-9.
Brian Davenport was out of sorts and lost in short time going down 0-9, 0-9, 3-9. Mike Broom at no.1 was now playing to try and prevent a total whitewash. Mike took the first game 9-4. In the second game Mike reached game point first but as last week could not convert the opportunity and narrowly lost the game 9-10. Mike got back to winning ways to take the third game 9-6. Unfortunately he could not keep the pace going and after losing the fourth 5-9 fell away in the last game 1-9. The final score was Wyvern 2nds 18 Wellington 2nds 2.

On Monday evening Wellington squash club 2nd team recorded their first win of the season against Huish Episcopi 2nd team.
Brian Davenport was more like his usual self and secured a comfortable 9-0, 9-4, 9-5 win over the Huish no. 2. Ken Roberts was playing again standing in for the absent Phil Hobbs. Ken played at no. 5 against one of only two lady players in the division. Ken lost the first game 3-9 but came back to win the next two 9-6, 9-4. He switched off in the fourth and lost it 4-9. Ken having returned from holiday at 3.00am in the morning was clearly struggling but managed to hang on and take a 9-7 win in the deciding game. Phil Griffith played at no.4 and after losing the first game 8-10 fought back to win the next three 9-4, 9-2, 9-4 in what turned out to be a untidy match. Mike Broom at no.1 was well down in the first of his games but came back to win it 9-6. Mike took the second game 9-5 and had an opportunity at 8-7 in the third game to take the match. Unfortunately he could not make it count and eventually lost the game 8-10. Mike was then up against it as his younger opponent took more control and claimed the last two games 9-7, 9-6. James Luard was last on but could not get his game together and lost 9-2,9-6,9-5. The final score was Wellington 2nd team 14 Huish 2nd team 9.

Wellington 3rd team were also playing at home on Monday evening against Wyvern 2nd team. New player Martin Rees-Davies
Played at no. 5 and came through his first league match with a 8-10, 9-0, 9-2, 7-9, 9-3 win. Greg Harrison playing at no.4 took on the other lady player in division 3 and after losing the first game 9-10 he took the next three 9-2, 9-1, 9-0 for an easy win. Chris Short at no.2 had no such luck and against an experienced opposite number lost 4-9,1-9, 2-9. Tom MaClure at no.3 had a very good game and after a close win in the first took control with some excellent shot play to win his match 3-0. Gary James at no.1 had a hard fought match and was just pipped in a five game match 3-2. the final score was Wellington 3rd team 14 Wyvern 2nd team 9.

Wellington squash club 2nd team took on Westlands on Monday night. The final result was yet another disappointment for the second team as they narrowly lost 3-2. Mike Broom lost 3-0 as did Phil Hobbs. James Luard secured a good 3-1 win and Phil Griffith won comfortably 3-0. The match rested on the result of Brian Davenport’s game. Brian went 2-0 up narrowly lost the third 8-10 and faded to lose the last two games and go down 2-3. The final match score was Wellington 2nd 8 Westland 13. Next week Wellington are at home to Huish Episcopi.

Wellington squash club 1st team were also playing at home on Monday night against local rivals Wyvern. Charles Chappell started the evening well with a comfortable 3-0 win. Julian Jones however, was not on form and lost 0-3. Mark Harrison was up against it and also lost 0-3 as did Andy Anderson. Rob Watkins playing at no.1 took on the rising star at Wyvern, Luke Bishop. After a close fought first game which Rob won 10-8 the remaining two games went to Rob 9-2,9-3 for a 3-0 win. The match score was Wellington 6 Wyvern 12.

Wellington 2nd team paid their first visit to new comers Taunton School on Monday evening. Unfortunately the result was not the one required. Mike Broom at no.1 had a surprisingly easy win due to his opponent suffering from a muscle strain. Mike won 9-1,9-2, 9-0. Phil Hobbs at no.2 had a hard fought battle with his opposite number. Phil was soon down 2-0 but pulled a game back in the third. The fourth game was very close but Phil lost it 9-10 to lose 3-1. Brian Davenport at no.3 is still far from comfortable with his game and against an awkward opponent who managed to get a racket to almost everything, Brian lost 4-9, 4-9, 6-9. Roger Mason played at no. 4 this week standing in for the absent James Luard. Roger got off to a good start but then games went both ways as the match reached 2-2. Roger came out for the fifth in determined mood and quickly built up a five point lead. This was slowly eroded but Roger managed to keep his nerve and won the game 9-4 to secure a 3-2 win. As with last week the match now rested in the hands of Phil Griffith. Phil won the first game 9-7 but was struggling to come to terms with the high lob serves onto his backhand. The next two games both reached 8-8 with Phil unfortunately losing out 8-10 and 8-9. Phil was unable to rally round and lost the fourth game 5-9.
The final match score was Wellington 2nd 8 Taunton School 14.

Wellington Squash club third team enjoyed a close fought win over the clubs second team on Monday evening.
Mike Broom playing no.1 for the second team lost to the experienced Gary James 3-2. Phil Hobbs playing at no.2 for the second team out classed his opponent Chris Short 3-1. Brian Davenport the second team no.3 lost what was reported as a scrappy encounter, 0-3, to Greg Harrison. James Luard playing at no.4 for the second team overcame Tom McClure 3-2. Finally Phil Griffith, the second team no.5, lost out narrowly to Mike Kavanagh, 2-3. The final points score was Wellington 2nds 10 Wellington 3rds 15.

The Mackeson Trophy takes place in the autumn. The format this year is to be different to previous years.
If you want to play in the competition there is a sheet on the notice board in the club house where you add your name. Make haste and add your name now so that teams can be selected. Remember, if your not in it you can’t win it.

Wellington Squash Club has now been in its own premises for 29 years.
The club is run by the members for the members, based on a mutual trust to enjoy playing squash and to contribute to a thriving and developing club. Any surpluses are ploughed back to improve or expand facilities.
At present three teams compete in the Somerset squash League, and there are internal competitions for all members. Coaching is available and every effort is made to help members develop their game, though building a friendly, sociable atmosphere is considered as importatnt as improving squash. Wednesday evening is the main Club Night for new and old members to get together and play and enjoy the good social scene. Why not come down around 7.00pm and see for yourself.

Current Club Officers are:-

President – John Morton
Chairman – James Luard
Secretary – Phil Griffith
Treasurer – Brain Davenport
Membership Secretary – Roger Nunn
Bar Steward – Roger Nunn
Committee members – Chris Short, Martin Williams

Wellington Squash Club will hold it’s AGM at 8.00pm on 10th October 2007 in the club house. All existing members are asked to attend so that you can express your opinions and vote on key issues that affect the way the club functions and is run by the committee. As encouragement there will be a happy hour from 7.00pm with discounted drinks.
If you are not a member and want to come along to see what we do then you are most welcome. We are always on the look out for new members to boost the ranks and play competitive squash. The club is located between the Bowls club and Rugby club at the end of Corams Lane.

Mike Broom