15th December v Richmond 'A' (A) Won 372-303

After the dismal home performance the pevious week the Tatti's bounced back to record their third biggest ever league win (by 69 pins) away against Richmond 'A'.

Captain Ali, who sat out of the last game, returned to action and stole the limelight with a brace of spares in a  superb 44 that see's him climb up the averages table and into second place just a few pins behind Berti.

Congratulations to Boundy for making his 300th competitive appearance for the Tattibogoes. During these matches he knocked down a total of 8,590 pins from standing exactly where he wanted. 

8th December v Richmond 'A' (H) Lost 347-358

The Tatti's worst performance of the season by far received exactly what it deserved........nil-pwa. 

Up against newly promoted & relegation threatened Richmond 'A', the Bogoes opening leg was pretty poor but was rescued by a Prycer 15 spare. Unfortunately, instead of being the catalyst to do much better in the following legs, it was merely a prelude to a dire team performance and resulted in the Bogoes first home defeat of the season.

Oh well, sh*t happens, and they move on to next week where they'll have an immediate opportunity to avenge this defeat against Richmond 'A' at the Richmond Club.

1st December v Richmond Northend (A) Won 351-320

The Tatti's winless run away from home finally came to an end with a comfortable victory by 31 pins at the Richmond Club versus Richmomnd Northend.

24th November v Wellies (A) Lost 356-364

The Tatties succombed to yet another away defeat this time at the Wellington Social Club despite leaving the home team a massive 110 pins to win.

An unbelievable final leg by Wellies started with a single pin for a spare missed however, a couple of floppers later and a few other chances taken they flew past the winning post.

It's left the Bogoes completely bewildered at what they need to do to win an away game, something they haven't done since September.

17th November v Whitecross 'B' (H) Won 368-336

The Tatti's 100% home record was never placed under threat by their visitors Whitecross 'B' who found themselves 47 pins behind by the half way stage and the match was effectively over as a contest. From then on the Bogoes were able to coast home to win by 32 pins.

Whilst the team are currently enjoying a run of seven straight home victories not everyone has been enjoying the ride. Spare a thought for Rob Weale who's been completely out of luck recently and  he suffered yet another night of frustration. His 24 has come on the back of a 25 & 22 at the Snooker Centre and he now finds himself propping up the averages table.

Whilst Rob was left with the propsect of missing out on another away game, instead of trying to bribe Captain Ali with a tenner, he should probably give him his shirt. With a superb 44, Ali really is the one on fire and is now the Tatt's highest scorer of the season.

10th November v Woodentops (A) Lost 318-324

The Tatti's produced their worst performance at the Barrels against Woodentops since the first division one meeting there in October 2008 and deserved nothing more than the six pins defeat they received. 

Just one positive... the beer was great!

3rd November v Woodpeckers (H) Won 357-334

Last Season the Tatti's lost two games in a row but then defeated Woodpeckers to start a winning streak which saw them win 20 out of 21 games. It saw them right through to end the season when they were crowned champions of division one for the twelfth time in their history.

Last week the Tatti's lost to Fire Bridade and then to Military 'D' and yes, you've guessed it, this week they beat Woodpeckers.

History sometimes has a habit of repeating itself & if this happens, the Tatti's will equal the record of thirteen division one titles which has been held by Bartonsham 'B' since the 1979/80 season.

27th October v Military 'D' (A) Lost 365-377

The Tatti's slipped up at the Military Club again although this time there were no exuses for the defeat as the alley stayed dry all night.

They scored a very respectable 365 however, the D's achieved twelve more with 377, their highest ever home total against the Bogoes. Their previous best was a 375 almost 14 years ago to the day.

25th October v Fire Brigade KO Cup Rnd 2 Lost 2-2 (312-317)

For the second time this season the Tatti's are dumped out of a cup by Fire Bridage after a very close match that could easily have gone either way.

Rusty set the highest score to date with a brace of spares in excellent total of 43.

20th October v Beevers (H) Won 378-332

The Tatti's returned to winning ways with a convincing 46 pins thrashing of Beevers.

13th October v Bridgemen (A) Lost 320-335

The Tatti's 100% start to the season was brought to an abrupt end on a very slippery alley at Military Club. 

Liam, Cheeso & Prycer faired better than most by somehow managing to score above 30, here's a quick sketch to demonstrate how the others faired:

That said, hat's off to Bridgmen for overcoming the precarious conditions with a very respectable 335. 

Note: spot the deliberate error on the scoreboard!

6th October v Evans SC (H) Won 378-373

Evans SC matched the highest away score of the season (373) but it wasn't enough to defeat the Tatti's who scored five pins more to keep their 100% record intact.

Liam achieved is first 40+ of his fledgling Bogoes career with a brace of spares both arrivinge at crucial moments in the match. 

Whilst Liam was receiving paludits for setting the highest score of the season it was Rodders who stole the limelight, turning the clock a few years, with a brilliant flopper in the final leg. When asked how he managed to do it he intially refused to say but later after a few more bevvies on he revealed his secret.....

29th September v Fire Brigade (A) Won 373-351

The Tatti's good start to the new season continued with a very good victory over Fire Brigade. 

Some neat footwork by Boundy enabled him to find some excellent starting positions and he topped scored with a fine 37.

The evening was topped off with a wonderful 16 spare by Rusty which served to put the game out of the reach of their opponents Fire Bridage.

A special mention must go to Rodders who, a couple of days later, won gold in the Cardiff half marathon & his duaghter repeated that feat in the female section. I'm still not sure how he got through the terrible hardship of having to play his first game of the season on soft drinks!

Here they are moments after stepping off the medal podium.

22nd September v Harry's Lads (H) Won 371-332

Following up a very good result in a tough opening match the previous week, away against Phoenix Nights, the Tatti's performed even better to overcome the challenge of Harry's Lads, their closest rivals from last season.

A superb 112 third leg which contained spares from Stuee, Phil Hill & home debutant Liam ended the game as a contest. 

Next week Fire Brigade....

15th September Div.1 v Phoenix Nights (A) W 358-343

After a disappointing defeat in the Man v Man cup the previous week, the Tatti's returned to winning ways in a closely fought opening league match of the season. Their opponents, Phoenix Nights, did the double over the Bogoes last term which enhanced the sense of achievement on this occasion. That said, I didn't witness anyone downing their pints to celebrate.

Man v Man cup round 2, coasting to victory for three legs but then....... lost by the finest margin possible. Oh well, always next year!

28th April - Champion of Champions Final v Westend W 403-340

The Tattibogoes were at their very best to claim their eleventh Champion of champions title with a superb 400+ performance in the final against division five winners Westend at the Richmond Club.

Right from the off the Bogoes demonstrated that they were in top form with both Rusty & Berti unfortunate not to achieve spares. Fortunately the team didn't have to wait long before Ali made full use of his chance, flooring a superb 17 & to top off a great opening leg Prycer surging the Bogoes into a 27 pins lead with a well taken 13. And there was no let up for Westend as they improved further in their second leg with Prycer, Stuee & Rusty all achieving spares.

Forty two pins ahead at the half way point the game over as a contest and the Tatti's continued on to surpass the magic 400 mark for the first time this season. Prycer's brilliant 16 spare to finish took him into the 50's for the fifth time and was a major factor in the team achieving another 400+, their fifteenth time in twenty six years of skittling.

Some stats:

This was the Tatti's 60th title:

League championships (17), Champion of champions (11), Front Pin Cups (5), Man v Man Cups (5), KO Cups (2), Charity Cups (14), & Highest Away Plaques (6).  

2016-17 Season winners:

Bob McCann Memorial Cup (Highest Average) - Berti 33.17.

LesBall Memorial Cup (Most improved Player) - Ali Hunt +2.13 (29.61 to 31.74) 

Jack Kearn Memorial Cup   (Highest Individual Score) - Prycer (13,15,6,15 = 50)

Steve Vaughan Loads-os-Money Cup) - Phil Hill

Footy - Ali Hunt 53.1%

26th April - Champion of Champions S.Final v Barton W 366-324

The Tattibogoes eased their way into their fourteenth Champion of champions final by defeating division three winners Barton by 42 pins at the Railway Club 

Stuee Griff starred with a superb 41 while captain Ali's excellent form shows no sign of demishing. His 36 takes his record to seven straight games in a row with 30 or more.

24th April - Champion of Champions Q.Final v Whitecross 'B' W 368-329

The Tattibogoes progressed through to the semi final of the Champion of champions competition with a comfortable 39 pins win over division two winners Whitecross 'B' at the Railway Club.

Captain Ali starred with a  brace of 13 spares in his excvellent 40.

Roll on to Wednesday when they face division three winners Barton at the Military Club.

14th April Div.1 Championship Play-off v Harry's Lads W 368-348

The Tatti's claimed their 12th division one title with a 20 pins victory over Harry's Lads at the Welsh Club.

31st March Div.1 v Beevers (A) W 375-339

The Tatti's final league match was away against Beevers on the Snooker Centre's No. 3 alley, last season's home venue. 

Requiring a victory to secure at least a play-off for the championship the Bogoes came flying out of the blocks with a brilliant ton plus opening leg containing a trio of 13 spares from Rusty, Boundy & birthday boy Booby.

With a substantial lead after the first leg the two points never looked threatened as they cruised home to 39 pins win to avenge the defeat inficted on them by Beevers in the opening match of the season.

Hat's off to Boundy, you keep doing what the hell you want as it's working, another graet 40+.

However, spare a thought for the unfortunate Statto who was mentally traumatised at the amount of gaps he found. Good job Rodders was on hand to quickly bring him out of his doom & gloom mood. 

News soon came through that Harry's Lads also won so here we go, bring on the Play-Off game.... Ding Dong!

22nd March KO Cup Final v Evans SC W 3 - 1 (315-288)

The Tatti's won their second KO Cup with a 3-1 win over Evans SC in the final at the Richmond Club. It's the Bogoes 22nd cup overall.

17th March Div.1 v Richmond Lions (H) W 374-322

Thanks to Vorni dropping in at short notice to perform the sticking duties the Tatti's were able to secure a comfortable 52 pins home victory over relegated Richmond Lions.

Chasing 78 to level at the half way point the Bogoes superb 103 secong leg saw them surge into a 25 pins lead and probably ended the match as a contest. 

Following a two match rest, away from the pressure of the title run in, Booby Weale returned refreshed, minus hair, shadow tash & Deirdre Barlow glasses, with his best score of the season thanks to a brace of well taken spares. Cheeso should have joined him in the 40's but unfortunately his spare ball in the final leg sailed through a gap between the pins. 

However, forget the win, Booby's 44, Cheeso's misfortune, or even Vorni's expert sticking, the night really belonged to Rodders who celebrated being 50 years young. 

Captain Ali ensured consistency was maintained for Rodney by chalking his name up in 8th position on the board (as he did for his previous birthday games in 2006 & 1995). True to form Rodders immediately scored a 7 with his first three balls.

We can forget the rest, Happy Birthday Rodders.

10th March Div.1 v Woodentops (A) W 377-315

The Tatti's defeated Woodentops by a whopping 62 pins at the Barrels while at the Bowling Club Woodpeckers completed a seasons double over Harry's Lads. This means that with just two matches remaining the Bogoes & the Lads are level at the top on 34 points. 

Westy starred again with two late spares taking him well into the 40's for the second successive week while last weeks birthday boy Ali waded in with a brace of spares too in his 41. With the top half achieving all seven spares they achived their third best total ever with 221 pins (229 is the highest) taking this seasons whitewash score to 4-0.

Earlier in the week Prycer became the next Tattibogoe player to have a 50th birthday & to celebrate Rodders produced a remarkable exhibition of skittling that only he can do. Dave tried his best but couldn't quite match the standards set by Rodders. 

3rd March Div.1 v GWRSA 'B' (H) W 377-345

A solid performance against the already relegated railwaymen saw the Tatti's win by 32 pins and stay just a couple of points adrift of league leaders Harry's Lads

The night didn't start well though. Two players had to pull out at the last minute due to illness which left the team one short, fortunately Captain Ali had previously prepared for this happening by signing on the Snooker Centre's manager John Meredith as a sleeper.

Westy took the plaudits with a superb 41 after a flopper 17 in the first leg white Berti, Benny & Boundy also achieved spares 

Rodders celebrated playing his 500th competitive match for the Bogoes however, the night belonged to Captain Ali who turned 50 at midnight.

Happy Birthday Capain Al...

 

24th February Div.1 v Fire Brigade (A) W 382 - 364

Another good win for the Tatti's, this time away against Fire Bridade by 18 pins, keeps their title hopes alive.

Jonah starred with his best score of the season thanks to a wonderful 17 spare and fellow bottom halfer Holly's 15 gave him second highest.

In the top half Boundy continued to stand where he see's fit but with a brace of spares he will be dissapointed he didn't join Jonah in the 40's.

Happy Birthday to the late, great, Les Ball - 25th February

17th February Div.1 v Phoenix Nights (H) L 345 - 381

Phoenix Nights brought the Tatti's ten match winning streak to an abrupt halt at the Snooker Centre with 381 pins, their highest score of the season.

Their performance contained nine spares, a brace of back to back ton plus legs to win by 35 pins as the Bogoes failed to record any spares at all.

15th February KO Cup Semi Final v Richmond Painters W 3.5 - 0.5

The Tatti's made it through to the final of the new KO cup after defeating Richmond Painters at the Lads Club.

The 3.5 - 0.5 scoreline hides the fact it was a closely fought match which could easily have gone the other way. 
If Rusty had missed a single pin with his final ball & Berti & Rob's had finished with a pair of sixes then the Bogoes would have been under serious pressure with the bottom four needing 30 to win their battle.  

As it was, Rusty's nine, Berti's seven & Booby's 8 in the final leg sealed the game with Westy, Stuee & Ali well ahead in their triples. It allowed the foursome to relax and win their game too.

Some stats..
This was the Tatti's 50th KO cup match and their 21st game on the Lads Club No.1 alley & their captain Ali has played in every one of them.