Worthington Cup Review 2009/10

With seventeen entrants a preliminary round took place, consisting of one tie.  Anthony Higo came out on top against Ian Duggleby, though the performance didn't scare any of the tournament favourites.

Result

Anthony Higo bt Ian Duggleby
 

First Round

Andrew McAulay started the round with an easy victory over his close chum Graham Fox.  Last year's champion Mark Ryan also had an easy passage to the quarter final, with a convincing victory over Ryan O'Donnell.  Last year's losing finalist Lee Field beat John Hobbs, who performed well with his two half-pint strategy.  However the tie of the round was undoubtedly between tournament administrator Jim 'Mullers' Mullowney and tournament favourite Angus Martin.  Many observers suggested that the winner of this tie would win the tournament.  Martin, eager to win back his crown, performed at his best to win by the narrowest of margins.  

Results:

Andrew McAulay bt Graham Fox
Angus Martin bt Jim 'Mullers' Mullowney
Lee Field bt John Hobbs
Mark Ryan bt Ryan O'Donnell
Colin Buckle bt Richard Lambert
Pete Compton bt Marc Ware
Robbie Pearson bt Paul Wray
Chris Gardiner bt Anthony Higo
 

Quarter Finals

Favourite and four times Worthington Cup winner Angus Martin was drawn against last year's champion and second favourite Mark Ryan in a repeat of last year's quarter final.  Last year it went to the judge's decision, with Ryan being awarded victory due to excess spillage on the part of Martin.  This year Martin ensured the all the beer went down his throat, rather than his shirt, and gained his revenge to progress to the semi-finals though Ryan pushed him all the way.  Colin Buckle and Lee Field both registered convincing victories to progress to the last four.  Andrew McAulay beat Robbie Pearson in a close tie.

Results:

Colin Buckle bt Chris Gardiner
Angus Martin bt Mark Ryan
Andrew McAulay bt Robbie Pearson
Lee Field bt Pete Compton
 

Semi Finals

Lee Field made it to his second successive final with a very close victory over Colin Buckle.  Angus Martin cruised to victory over Andrew McAulay in the other semi-final.

Results:

Lee Field bt Colin Buckle
Angus Martin bt Andrew McAulay
  

Final

Angus Martin regained the Worthington Cup with a close victory over Lee Field.  In doing so he claimed the title for a record breaking fifth time.  Lee Field also made history by being the first person to lose two finals in a row.

Result:

Angus Martin bt Lee Field