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Section A

Section B

 

 

 

Played

Pts

Shts For

Against

Agg

1st

Gourock 1

8

66

878

691

187

2nd

Ardgowan 1

8

60

822

692

128

3rd

Gourock Park

8

56

816

670

146

4th

Wellington Park

8

52

633

717

-84

5th

Grosvenor 2

8

47

735

769

-34

6th

Lady Alice

8

47

737

765

-28

7th

Kilmacolm

8

40

725

806

-81

8th

Fort Matilda

8

38

687

784

-97

9th

Rankin Park

8

26

577

894

-317

 

Greenock & District League Section A

Greenock & District League Section A

 

 

Played

Pts

Shots F

Shots A

Shots +/-

1st

Port Glasgow 1

8

76

892

638

254

2nd

IBM

8

71

828

666

162

3rd

Grosvenor 1

8

67

871

642

229

4th

Lady Alice/Inverkip

8

41

738

794

-56

5th

Parklea

8

40

687

788

-101

6th

Gourock 2

8

40

706

788

-82

7th

Victoria

8

38

738

752

-14

8th

Port Glasgow 2

8

32

560

709

-149

9th

Ardgowan 2

8

15

542

786

-244

 

Greenock & District League Section A

Greenock & District League Division 3

 

 

Played

Pts

Shots F

Shots A

Shots +/-

1st

Kilmacolm

5

41

525

474

51

2nd

Fort Matilda

5

36

551

421

130

3rd

Victoria

5

31

466

487

-21

4th

Port Glasgow

5

30

475

490

-15

5th

Rankin Park

5

26

429

448

-19

6th

Ardgowan 2

5

16

395

546

-151

 

Greenock & District League Section A

Greenock & District League Division 1

 

 

Played

Pts

Shots F

Shots A

Shots +/-

1st

Grosvenor 1

5

42

534

414

120

2nd

Ardgowan 1

5

34

514

450

64

3rd

IBM

5

31

499

461

38

4th

Gourock 1

5

27

493

540

-47

5th

Port Glasgow 1

5

25

439

495

-56

6th

Gourock Park

5

21

395

550

-155

 

Greenock & District League Section A

Greenock & District League Division 2

 

 

Played

Pts

Shots F

Shots A

Shots +/-

1st

Grosvenor 2

5

41

528

412

116

2nd

Wellington Park

5

36

507

464

43

3rd

Lady Alice

5

34

511

445

66

4th

Lady Alice/Inverkp

5

24

452

488

-36

5th

Parklea

5

23

444

519

-75

6th

Gourock 2

5

20

430

539

-109

 

Section A

G & D Fixtures

16th August

Division 1

Port Glasgow 1

4

8

Grosvenor 1

Ardgowan 1

10

2

IBM

Gourock 1

10

2

Gourock Park

Division 2

Gourock 2

2

10

Lady Alice

Lady Alice/Invkip

8

4

Parklea

Wellington Park

6

6

Grosvenor 2

Division 3

Port Glasgow 2

8

4

Victoria

Kilmacolm

10

2

Rankin Park

Fort Matilda

10

2

Ardgowan 2

 

Finishing League Positions from the earlier stages
Grosvenor Bowling Club have a triple reason for celebrating this year. Not only is it their 150th Anniversary, but they crowned off this special year by winning both the League Flag and the Second Division Trophy.
                                                    Congratulations to President John Whyte and the Grosvenor Members for  a momentous acheivement and I wish you all the best for the future.
       What in my opinion turned things around this year for Grosvenor, was their decision to shuffle the pack around before the start of second phase of the League Season. I am sure that there were many within the ranks who grumbled at this decision, especially those who lost a 'top team' place, but few can argue with that decision now as it certainly had the desired effect in changing two under performing teams into two teams with a hunger for success!
Runners-up Ardgowan performed well throughout the Season and I am sure they know  that their big chance of success disapeared when they suffered a 'granny' against Grosvenor 1 in the penultimate game of the season, which I am sure was as much of a shock to them as it was for everyone else. I would even say that I don't think Grosvenor would have expected things to go so well that night.
                                         Third placed IBM also performed well for most of the season and maybe their efforts would have been far more successful if they had the fortune to pick from a larger pool of players. However year after year they prove that they are one of the districts most consistent teams, and always amongst the front-runners over the last three or four years.

Gourock 1 started well this year and I was very surprised to see their form dip so dramatically over the last phase of the season. Maybe they should have done what Grosvenor did and change things around at the 'fair'?. Still, at least they have the consolation of finishing above their nearest and dearest AP Jess pretenders, The Park' to brighten up what became a disapointing league campaign.
                                          Port Glasgow 1, the most successful League team over the last canteen years have finally let go of the elusive flag and I put this down to the loss of some 'big name' players who for various reasons were not able to turn out on a regular basis. Having won the League Flag so many times over the last two decades (only time I remember them not winning it before was in 2000 when Ardgowan won it!), will quietly be hurting and no doubt eager to put things right again next year.
     Gourock Park, similar to IBM, we only have a small pool of 'League Players' to pick from and like may clubs have lost players due to shift work and  quite simply we did not have all our strongest players available at the right time. Still, in saying this, we are pleased to have gained a 'top six place'. Losing twice to Gourock was disappointing  and I can only hope that my Season as President can be rescued by seeing them leave empty handed on AP Jess Day on 10th September.                    


As already mentioned, Grosvenor also scooped the Second Division Trophy and well deserved it was too. Wellington had a chance to pip them at the post on the last day, but although the 'home' team scooped all six points, it was a bad away day for the other half.
                      Kilmacolm romped to victory in the 3rd Division with Fort Matilda second. Fort Matilda!  Surprisingly failed to live up to last Season's standard and although they started to string a few results together towards the end, just were no where near as consistent as last years form suggested.

                                                                               Finally to sum up Season 2005's League, it was certainly far more interesting than last years all in one league. Interest was kept active for far more Clubs and all three leagues were not decided until the last week. Whether the G & D run with the same format or not next year is yet to be confirmed (as far as I know!) but my personal thoughts are that this year's format was a success and should be continued. What do you think? Take part in my online poll below.
                                              Ok thats it from me for the Season 2005 League campaign, I hope you have enjoyed my reports and results service over the last 6 months and I wish to thank everyone who has helped me by sending in the results as soon as possible.
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                                                                                                                                          Enjoy whats left of the Season all the best to you all.
                                         Gary Bradley
                                             
               
Greenock & District Champions 2005
Grosvenor Bowling Club
Grosvenor Bowling Club
Peter Clarke Memorial Trophy Winners 2005
The Final League Places and results from the last game