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Martin rules the ocky with tournament win
MARTIN ALLERTON rules the Milford Haven Summer and Winter darts leagues with his third major tournament win in the same season.
He added to his winter league singles and house champions trophies when he took the summer singles by storm after beating a quality field including James Hall, Simon Jenkins, Brian Wonnacott and Shaun Devonald Forty-six players took part in the tournament on August 1 at Milford United Football Club and quite a few teams fielded full sides. In the first round proper, Lee Boswell beat Gerald Picton, Andrew Charnley beat Justin Thorpe, Brian Wonnacott beat Les Hughes, Daryl Jenkins beat Kieran Haughey, James Hall beat Mark McCarthy, Martin Allerton beat Gareth Starling, Simon Jenkins beat Trevor Hilton, Sean Herring beat Owen Sinnett, Dan Hatch beat Aaron Insey, Dave Trowbs beat Perry Picton, Shaun Devonald beat John Lewis, Liam Newbold beat Stuart Reed, Craig Adams beat Nathan Mathews, Andrew Carrington beat Richard Jones jnr, Nigel Barnett beat Barry Griffiths and Robin Mayne beat James Craig. In the last 16, Andrew Charnley beat Lee Boswell, Brian Wonnacott beat Darryl Jenkins, Martin Allerton beat James Hall, Simon Jenkins beat Sean Herring, Dave Trowbs beat Dan Hatch, Shaun Devonald beat Liam Newbold, Andrew Carrington beat Craig Adams and Robin Mayne beat Nigel Barnett. The quarter finals saw Brian Wonnacott beat Andrew Charnley, Martin Allerton beat Simon Jenkins, Shaun Devonald beat Dave Trowbs and Andrew Carrington beat Robin Mayne. There were four Rugby Club ‘A’ players in the last eight. The semi-finals saw two of Milford’s Super league players win through to the final with Martin Allerton beating Brian Wonnacott 3-0 and Shaun Devonald just getting the better of Andrew Carrington 3-2. In the final it was Martin Allerton who showed his class with a 3-0 win over team mate Shaun Devonald. If there are any business people who would like to sponsor some of these players for the next season’s Super League/Inter-Counties, please contact Malcolm Hawkins on 01646-695203. The new Super League county season starts soon with the Pembrokeshire AGM at the County Venue in Whitland on August 24 at 12.30 p.m. with a tournament to follow for the World Professional Qualifiers at Lakeside. All registered Super league players are eligible to play – men and women. Milford did not field a Ladies team last year for the very first time so perhaps they can put this right this season – you only need six players. The first county game is home to Gloucestershire on September 6/7. For other details contact Malcolm Hawkins.
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South-West Wales Athletes Aiming to Shine at the Summer Olympics
Two of the finest athletes in south-west Wales are dreaming about bringing home medals from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and sailing star Micky Beckett will head to France in a buoyant mood after enjoying a successful build-up to their respective events.
Welsh athletes collected a record-equalling 11 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games and hopes are high that the tally could be beaten this year.
The Carmarthen-born rider cemented her rapid rise up the sprint ranks by winning a gold medal at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
She became Great Britain’s first women’s sprint world champion since Becky James in 2013 and is now on track to chase more medals at the Olympics across three events.
The 21-year-old has yearned to compete at the Summer Games since watching Team GB sparkle at London 2012 and she is eager to make her mark this summer.
“It’s a massive dream of mine and it’s pretty cool that I’m kind of living my dream,” Finucane said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the journey and hopefully I’ll get selected and compete for my country.
“And it’s exciting because as the Team GB women’s sprint. I feel like we’re in a really good place to do well at the Olympics, not just compete as Olympians.”
Pembrokeshire-born sailor Beckett will also head to Paris with his sights firmly set on winning gold in the hugely competitive ILCA 7 class.
He will renew rivalries with Australian Matt Wearn, who controversially claimed the World Championship title ahead of Hermann Tomasgaard and Beckett earlier this year.
Online bookmakers rate Wearn as the favourite to emerge victorious this summer, but Beckett’s recent form gives him every chance of turning the tables.
Several new sports betting sites in Australia cut the Welsh sailor’s Olympic odds after he completed a trio of World Cup successes at a recent event in Palma.
Beckett believes the hard work he has done over the past few months gives him every chance of toppling Wearn when the action gets underway this summer.
“There is still plenty of work to do and managing form is probably the most important thing of any athlete’s job,” Beckett said. “There is no point being the best in the world unless you are the best in the world when it counts.
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Kilgetty and Carew Share Spoils in End-of-Season Showdown
In the picturesque setting of Kilgetty, under the soft glow of the evening sun, local football fans were treated to an enticing clash between Kilgetty and Carew in the Pembrokeshire League Division 1. With the season winding down, both sides took to the pitch amidst numerous squad rotations, following a hectic week of multiple fixtures.
The match kicked off in a leisurely pace, resembling more of an end-of-season friendly than a fierce competition. Kilgetty seized the early initiative, with the trio of Josh Bevan, Richard Tebbut, and Richard Cope causing headaches for the Carew defense, skillfully led by Gareth Lewis. It was Jac Waters who broke the deadlock for the home side, putting Kilgetty ahead 1-0 as the first half came to a close.
However, Carew emerged revitalised after the break, with Jonty Bennett, James Hinchcliffe, and Zac Rowell putting in the hard yards to level the score. The introduction of Harvey Drummond for the ineffective Sam Christopher added further depth to Carew’s attacking prowess, culminating in an equaliser courtesy of the excellent Hinchcliffe.
As tensions rose, the game took on a newfound intensity, marked by needless bookings, after a clearly offside goal and a few heated moments on the field. Despite the fatigue evident from their recent fixture congestion, both teams showcased their competitive spirit, treating the fans to an entertaining second half.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Kilgetty and Carew having to settle for a well-fought 1-1 draw. While neither team was at their absolute best, the match provided a fitting conclusion to their respective seasons.
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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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