Second Series
The eighth of the monthly 6 Reds Competitions took place on Monday 30 December, 2024 in the heated atmosphere of NEB &SC.
The Christmas spirit was in evidence with several choruses of Let Us Play, Let Us Play, Let Us Play to the tune of Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! Following the jollities of Crimbo, some of the players displayed the symptoms of Cabin Fever.
16 wannabes were competing for the monthly accolade of 6 Reds Champion and a shot at the Champion of Champions event to be held in May/June 2025.
The Snooker Room atmosphere was electric as all players realised that there were just 5 events left to qualify for the Champion of Champions. All were trusting that their Secret Santas would deliver their Crimbo wish.
Another great 6 Reds Competition with close fought matches throughout the night played with skill, determination and wry humour. The quality of the matches continues to improve month after month and promises to revive the glory days of NEBC if translated in League snooker.
The semi finalists were Phil Holmes v Tim Williams and Luke Rees v Peter Minchin. Both semis were hard fought close matches with Luke and Tim going through.
Luke managed to overcome a spirited colours challenge by Tim to win his second monthly title.
The next 6 Reds is on Monday, 27 January at 7:30.
Dan Murphy