NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 8th.April, 2010

1st team won 5-0 at home to Tattenhall, wins for Peter Stanton, John Sumner, Mick Henderson, Pter Wake, and Alex Cunningham. The win confirms the 1st team's 2nd division status.
2nd team won 4-1 away at SFX 2nd, Alex Mannion, Tom Stephenson, Hather Tweedle, and Matt Davies all won. Club captain Gary Powell was the only loser. The win made sure the 2nd team finished runners up in the 3rd division, and confirmed promotion to the 2nd division.
3rd team lost 3-2 at home to Southport/Birkdale 1st, the only winners were Kevin Morrison and Ian Powell. Unfortunately, the team finished in the relegation zone and will drop into the 4th division next season.
4th team won 4-1 away at West Kirby 2nd, wins for Darren Cochrane, Dave Cookson, Eve Kohl, and Mark Griffiths, leaving them in a mid table position at the end of the season.
5th team had no game.
6th team lost 3-2 at SFX 4th, only Colin Wightman and Peter Kilshaw won, which unfortunately condemned the team into the 5th division next season.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 25th.March, 2010

After three successive defeats, Northern 1sts were back in commanding form, overcoming Dragons Sport 1sts 5-0. John Sumner and Alex Manion ended their losing spells, while in-form Alex Cunningham and Peter Stanton joined Matt Davies in completing the double over their opponents.
The 2nds recorded their third win on the trot with a 4-1 victory over Victoria Leasure. Heather Tweedle, recently crowned National Ladies Over- 45 Champion, lead the way, playing at number one, with great support from Graham Lynch, Sue Rutherford and Mark Halliwell.
There was no joy however for the 3rds away at Liverpool Cricket. Only Jason Cunningham proved victorious as the rest of the team were outplayed. The 4th's contest with Neston 3rds produced the most exciting match of the evening as defeats for Sid Kilshaw and Pop McKenzie left the team with a mountain to climb. Darren Cochrane, enjoying a rich vein of form, reduced the deficit while Amy Barnes came from 2-1 down to level matters. Not for the first time this season, veteran Steve Noakes, though not at his best,clinched the points in the deciding rubber.
The 5ths finished their season with a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Xaverians 2nds where Ian Gazelle gained the consolation win and a much changed 6th team went down 41 to Dragons 2nds. Despite encouraging displays by debutants Julie Stenhouse, Laura Dixon and Will Kynaston, it was the experienced Brian Bennett who claimed the solitary victory.
There are no matches scheduled for 1st April, though one or two teams may take the opportunity to re-arrange matches postponed during the bad weather.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 18th.March, 2010

A third defeat on the trot was the outcome of Northern 1st's visit to David Lloyd Warrington. Alex Cunningham enjoyed a welcome return to form with a 3-1 success and John Sumner just lost out in a close five-setter.However, Mick Henderson, Alex Manion and Matt Davies were all well beaten.
Early defeats for Mark Halliwell and Sue Rutherford gave visitors Xaverian 1sts the advantage against the 3rds and Phil Todd's demise settled the match. Kevin Morrison and Dave Cookson staged late rallies to give the score-line some respectability.
The 4ths were 4-1 winners against Village Wirral as Darren Cochrane and Peter Kilshaw established their superiority. Despite a rare defeat for Eva Kohl, Jason Cunningham and Pop McKenzie endured five-set victories to clinch the points.
Andy Beasten and Amy Barnes levelled matters for the 5ths against Dragon Southport 2nds after Alex Berry and Mike Cunningham both suffered loses. Skipper Steve Noakes stepped up in the vital rubber to seal the win.
Youngsters Colin Wightman and Andrew Allan gave the 6ths hope in the encounter with neighbours Formby 1sts after Colin Walker and Dave Draper had both finished second best. Ian Gazelle sadly looked out of sorts as he lost the decider 3-1.
The 2nds had a free week.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 11th.March, 2010

Mick Henderson, runner-up in this year's Championship, went one step better in the Veterans' Final to add his name to the role of honour in the Northern Club. He secured an impressive 3-1 success over former winner Ray McGee.
It proved a disappointing week for stand-in skipper Steve Noakes in this week's league fixtures with only one team out of six in action managing a victory. The 2nds provided the highlight winning 5-0 away to Huyton 1sts. Although Graham Lynch and Eva Kohl enjoyed relatively easy passages, Matt Davies had to overcome a 2-0 deficit while Heather Tweedle and Tom Stevenson were forced to go all the way before winning their five-setters.
The 1sts had in-form Peter Stanton to thank for their consolation win in the 4-1 defeat to Barnston, though John Sumner and Alex Manion both lost out in close five-setters while the 3rds were overwhelmed 5-0 at Central Fitness.
Despite a battling performance by Darren Cochrane at number one for the 4ths , his victory was the only success for the team at Neston 2nds. Mike Cunningham came back from 2-0 down only to lose narrowly in the 5th set as the 5th team lost 5-0 to top of the league David Lloyd 1sts and a much changed 6th team were no match for South Liverpool 1sts, losing 5-0. Only Andrew Allan and Dave Draper avoided 3-0 defeats.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 4th.March, 2010

Peter Stanton claimed his fifth Championship title by overcoming the challenge of Mick Henderson in a highly entertaining final at the Northern Club. The challenger took an early lead and seemed in to be in command until the defending champion took control to finish strongly in the 3-1 win. In the Plate Final, Mark Griffiths took the prize with a 3-2 victory over Phil Todd.
On the League front, both finalists enjoyed success for the 1st team with Peter winning a close five-setter and Mick having a comfortable 3-0 win. However, defeats for Chris Bettison, Alex Cunnningham and John Sumner saw the hosts Saints 1sts take the points.
The 2nds were in rampant mood as Andy Chanter, Gary Powell, Matt Davies and Heather Tweedle all showed commanding form in the 4-1 defeat of Southport & Birkdale while Chips Johnson, Steve Nemo and Mark Halliwell proved the successes for the 3rds at Victoria Leisure.
The 4ths had Eva Kohl back to winning ways and Darren Cochrane achieved a hard earned 3-2 win. Sadly Phil Todd lost an early lead and the match in the deciding rubber.
The 5ths were too strong for Village Whiston as Steve Noakes, Mark Griffiths, Jason Cunnningham, Pop McKenzie and MIke Cunningham were the stars in the 5-0 romp and a second successive victory was the outcome of the 6th's match against Central Fitness. Colin Walker, Ian Gazelle and Andy Beasten sealed the 3-2 win

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 25th.February, 2010

There were mixed fortunes for the Northern Club in this week's fixtures. With no games scheduled, four teams took the opportunity to re-arrange matches postponed during the recent bad weather.
The 1sts entertained New Brighton and saw Mick Henderson record his first win in his last six outings, while Carl Bettison added to last week's success. With a rare defeat for Alex Cunningham and Peter Stanton failing to overcome former Northern player Shaun Hendry, it meant that John Sumner's win was vital in the 3-2 victory.
The 3rds had Sue Rutherford and Dave Cookson in form at Huyton 1sts but they were the only winners in the 3-2 defeat, while the 4ths lost out to New Brighton 3rds. Eva Khol's long run of success came to an end and there were defeats too for Andy Duncan and Phil Todd. Jason Cunningham starred in a 3-0 win and Colin Walker added a further consolation victory in a feisty five-setter.
The 5th's game at Central Fitness ended in an impressive 4-1 success with Mike Cunnningham, Pop McKenzie, Alex Berry and Amy Barnes all hitting top form.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 18th.February, 2010

The Northern Club enjoyed a successful week in the North West Counties Squash Leagues with 4 of the 5 teams in action registering victories. The 1sts lead the way by completing the double over Cheshire Officers 1sts,though it proved to be a close affair. Mick Henderson surrended a 2-0 lead and Peter Stanton a 2-1 advantage as both top players succumbed to defeats. But Carl Bettison battled for a 3-2 success on his debut to allow team captain John Sumner and Alex Cunningham to secure the winning bonus points.
The 2nds hit top form away to Liverpool Cricket Club to record a commanding 5-0 win. Gary Powell, Graham Lynch and Heather Tweedle all enjoyed relatively easy passages, though Andy Chanter and Alex Manion were taken all the way to five-setters.
Defeats for Sue Rutherford and Chips Johnson were cancelled out by victories for Eva Kohl and Phil Todd in the 3rd's clash with Southport and Birkdale 2nds. In the deciding rubber, Mark Halliwell overcame a 2-0 deficit only to lose out in a tight fifth set.
Mike Cunningham, Sid Kilshaw and Dave Cookson were the players in form in the 4th's 3-2 success at New Brighton while a mixture of youth and experience proved the winning formula for the 5ths against Liverpool Cricket Club 4ths. Amy Barnes, Alex Berry and Andy Beasten settled the points. The 6ths had no fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 11th.February, 2010

With the Squash National Championships taking place in Manchester, there were no scheduled fixtures this week in the North West Counties Leagues. Northern Club took advantage by re-arranging fixtures for the 3rd and 6th which had been postponed during the recent bad weather.
However it proved a fruitless move as both teams were unable to record victories. The 3rds lost a close match with Central Fitness, with Graham Lynch and Chips Johnson the victors in the 3-2 defeat, while the 6ths were overwhelmed by Liverpool Cricket Club. Chris Burr, Amy Barnes, Andrew Allan, Sid Kilshaw and Colin Walker all suffered 3-0 setbacks.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 4th.February, 2010

Victories were hard to come by for Northern's teams this week with the only the 4ths being successful. The 1sts, following last week's impressive win over Warrington, failed to reach the heights at Liverpool Cricket Club 1sts, losing 3-2. Alex Cunningham and John Sumner were the victors but the form of Mick Henderson is showing no signs of improving.
The 2nds lost for the second successive week in a close encounter with Xaverian 1sts. Despite Matt Davies and Chips Johnson both battling to 5 set wins, Andy Chanter was unable to secure the vital rubber and the visitors took the points.
Liverpool University 1sts proved too strong for the 3rds, as Graham Lynch earned the solitary consolation win, but the 4ths were undoubtedly the team of the night with a resounding 5-0 success over West Kirby 1sts. Eva Kohl recorded her 6th win on the trot and was ably supported by Jason Cunningham, Dave Cookson, Pop McKenzie and Mark Griffith.
Xaverian 4ths had the better of the 5ths for whom veterans Steve Noakes and Mike Cunningham were back to winning ways, while the 6ths were unlucky to lose a close affair with Xaverian 3rds. After Andrew Allan and Dave Draper had both gained hard-fought victories in five-setters, Tricia Byrne , Amy Barnes and Chris Bare all tried unsuccessfully to clinch the match.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 28th.January, 2010

Having lost heavily at Warrington earlier in the season, Northern 1sts made amends with an impressive 4-1 success on home ground. The club's number one, Peter Stanton,was back to his best for his first win in the last seven outings, while the in-form Alex Cunningham and Alex Manion extended their winning runs to seal the win. A walk-over for Matt Davies was an added bonus.
The 2nds, unbeaten in the their last 5 matches, suffered a close 3-2 reverse at Central Fitness, where Andy Chanter and Steve Nemo, who converted a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 success, were the Northern victors.
The 3rds proved too strong for visitors Xaverian 2nds as Mark Halliwell, Sue Rutherford,Graham Lynch and Andy Duncan all powered to victory. Phil Todd, however, failed to make it a clean sweep after surrendering a 2-1 lead.
In Division 5, the 5ths took on the 6ths in an intriguing encounter. Despite Amy Barnes' win over Dave Draper and Mark Griffith overcoming the challenge of Peter Kilshaw, the 6ths struck back when Colin Walker beat veteran Steve Noakes and Eva Kohl won a tight 5-setter with Jason Cunningham. The crucial point in the match proved to be Mike Cunningham's retirement in his tussle with young Alex Berry to give the underdogs the victory.
The 3rd team had no fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 21st.January, 2010

Northern 1sts returned to winning ways with a 3-2 success against Central Fitness 1sts. Despite a 3-0 defeat for Mick Henderson and a disappointing end to Peter Stanton's fight back in a close five-setter, victories for Heather Tweedle, Alex Manion and Alex Cunningham, who overcame a 2-1 deficit, won the day.
The Division 3 encounter between Northern's 2nd and 3rd teams was always going to be a close affair and so it proved with all the matches bar one going the distance. The 2nds notched up a 5-0 win as Tom Stevenson, Gary Powell, Chips Johnson, Mark Halliwell and Graham Lynch got the better of Ian Powell, Steve Nemo, Sue Rutherford, Andy Duncan and Phil Todd.
The 4ths put on an impressive display to defeat Village Warrington 3-2, inspired by Darren Cochrane, Jason Cunningham and Eva Kohl, but there was a shock for the 5ths, currently third in the league. Despite the vast experience of veterans Andy Beasten, Steve Noakes and Mike Cunningham, the team went down 4-1 to bottom club Formby 1sts. Ian Gazelle was the only player to rise to the occasion.
The 6ths were overwhelmed by top cub David Lloyd 1sts, with the only real resistence coming from Peter Kilshaw who fought back from 2-0 down before faltering in the final set.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 14th.January, 2010

There was a belated start to the second half of the squash season after last week's fixtures were postponed because of the weather, with Northern 1sts entertaining Chester Rugby. Despite defeating their opponents in the early part of the season, they were disappointedly overwhelmed 5-0. Only John Sumner looked a likely winner but he was forced to retire injured when leading 2-0. The 2nds completed the double over Southport & Birkdale as Matt Davies, Tom Stevenson, Heather Tweedle, Gary Powell and Andy Chanter recorded a 5-0 success.
A close match at Heswall 3rds saw the 4ths lose 3-2. Darren Cochrane and Steve Nemo were the players in form, while the 5ths produced the result of the night by overcoming second-in-the-table South Liverpool 4-1. Although veteran Steve Noakes had to prove his staying power to triumph in a long 5-setter, Jason Cunningham, Andy Beasten and Mike Cunningham all had easier passages.
The 6ths travelled to Village Whiston and emerged winners thanks to Eva Kohl, Chris Bare and Alex Berry. The 3rd team had no fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 10th.December, 2009

Northern's top two teams recorded impressive victories this week with the 1sts returning from Tattenhall 1sts boasting a 4-1 success. A defeat for club skipper Gary Powell was soon cancelled out by a 3-1 win for Alex Cunningham, while Mick Henderson gave Northern the edge with a hard fought 3-2 victory. But the game was won by John Sumner and Alex Manion, when both fought back from 2-1 down to claim success in five setters.
The 2nds proved too good for Xaverian 2nds as Matt Davies, Tom Stevenson, Andy Chanter, Chips Johnson and Mark Halliwell all starred in the 5-0 rout.
Southport & Birkdale 1sts took the bonus points against Northern 3rds as Jason Cunningham, currently enjoying a rich vein of form, was the only victor earning a five-set victory. The 4ths had Darren Cochrane, Mark Griffiths, Pop McKenzie and Phil Todd to thank for their 4-1 victory at West Kirby 2nds while the 6ths ended an eight match losing streak by overcoming Xaverian 4ths 3-2. Alex Berry added to his tally of wins for the season but it needed two battling performances from Eva Kohl and Colin Walker, with both securing five set victories, to claim the winning bonus points.
The 1sts have one more fixture in this half of the season but all the other teams resume on 7th January.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 7th.December, 2009

This week saw victory for the first team lifting them to 4th in the Premier Division. Wins from Suzanne Rutherford, Evi Kohl and Amy Barnes against Village Cheadle added to their points. The second team started well at Brooklands, with an excellent win from Lauren Dixon, however not followed by the rest of the team and they came away with a 4-1 loss. The third team had similar fate over in Barnton, with only Jan Thorp claiming victory.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 3rd.December, 2009

It was almost the perfect week for Northern Squash Club with victories for 5 of the 6 teams in action.
The 1sts at last enjoyed a change of fortune overcoming Dragons 1sts 3-2. Despite a defeat for Alex Manion against former Northern favourite Doug Scholes and Peter Stanton forced to retire hurt, a walk-over for Mick Henderson and impressive wins for Alex Cunningham and John Sumner ensured the points.
There was a 4th win on the trot for the 2nds, 3-2 winners at Victoria Leisure, where Gary Powell, Heather Tweedle and Matt Davies were the match winners while the 3rds ended their 7 game losing streak by claiming a decisive 4-1 success against Liverpool Cricket Club 3rds. Mark Halliwell, Chips Johnson, Graham Lynch and Kevin Morrison proved to be the players hitting form.
The 4ths, presently enjoying a rich vein of form, added to their successes by winning at Neston. Steve Nemo, Darren Cochrane and Dave Cookson all starred in the 3-2 win. Visitors Xaverian 3rds were overwhelmed by Northern 5ths as the mix of experience and youth proved a winning formula. Steve Noakes, Pop McKenzie, Mike Cunningham, Mark Griffiths and Jason Cunningham were in commanding form.
Alas there was further misery for the 6ths, beaten 4-1 on the cold courts of Dragon 3rds. Young Alex Berry however overcame the conditions to maintain his winning run.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 26th.November, 2009

Yet another narrow defeat was the outcome for Northern 1sts encounter with visitors, David Lloyd Warrington, though it could have so easily have ended successfully. Although John Sumner and Ronnie Stanton suffered early defeats, Heather Tweedle lost a 2-0 lead to miss out in a long five-setter and it proved the vital rubber as Alex Cunningham and then Mick Henderson both scored impressive wins.
A strong-looking 3rd team travelled to Xaverian 1sts but failed to live up to expectations, losing for the 7th time this season. Kevin Morrison provided the consolation win in the 4-1 defeat.
Darren Cochrane, Jason Cunningham, Andy Duncan and Dave Cookson were all in commanding form for the 4ths at Village Wirral and Sue Rutherford almost made it a clean sweep, losing a close five-setter.
Dragons 2nds, currently riding high the Division, visited the 5ths but had to be content with two consolation wins as Steve Noakes, Amy Barnes and Mark Griffiths all rose to the occasion in the 3-2 success.
With only one win so far this season, the 6ths just failed to end their dismal run against Formby 1sts. There was a Harry Vidal success on his first outing and yet another impressive result for young Alex Berry, but Sid Kilshaw was unable to capture the deciding rubber.
The 2nd team had no fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 23rd.November, 2009

The First team this week had an easy win against Barnton. This has now lifted them to 4th in the Premier Div. The second team travelled to Moss Farm and although it was close with wins from Sue Pendleton and Sonya Hernandez, they came away with a defeat. The Third Team played Heswall at home. Although there were some good efforts, only Les Blanchard managed to pick up a point for the Northern.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 19th.November, 2009

Northern 1sts were again on the losing end of a close match, losing 3-2 at Barnton 1sts. Despite impressive winning performances from Alec Cunningham and Mick Henderson, defeats for Peter Stanton, John Sumner and Heather Tweedle saw the hosts take the points.
A strong 2nd team proved too good for Huyton 1sts as Gary Powell, Mark Halliwell, Andy Chanter, Alex Manion and Matt Davies were all in commandinfg form. The 4ths returned to winning ways as Jason Cunningham, Mark Griffiths, Chips Johnson and Andy Duncan all starred inthe 4-1 success over Neston 2nds.
A highly experienced 5th team were found wanting against top of the table David Lloyd with Sid Kilshaw the only success in the 4-1 defeat, while the long awaited return to action of former club captain Jimmy White could not prevent the 6ths from suffering their 6th successive defeat. Eva Kohl was the only winner in the 4-1 loss to South Liverpool.
The 3rds opponents called off their fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 16th.November, 2009

This week the first travelled to Hyde, Manchester and successfully came away with a victory, due to wins from Heather Tweedle, Evi Kohl, Amy Barnes and Trish Byrne. The second team were not so fortunate, and despite 2 great efforts from Sally Davies and Sue Pendleton to each win 3-2, they eventually lost 3-2 overall to Prestbury. The third team also travelled away and came back from Moss Farm with a defeat despite some good efforts.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 12th.November, 2009

Northern 1sts just failed to make it 3 wins on the run, going down 3-2 to Saints 1sts. With wins by John Sumner and Alec Cunnningham, the match was evenly balanced but Mick Henderson lost a 2-0 lead in the final rubber to give the Welsh visitors, currently riding high in the division, victory.
The 2nds faced a similar situation after Tom Stevenson and Andy Chanter gained parity at Southport & Birkdale 1sts, but Alex Manion ensured the points with an impressive 3-2 success.
A solitary Chips Johnson win was the scant reward for a below strength 3rd team, beaten 4-1 by Victoria Leisure, while the 4ths were outclassed at Heswall.
Veteran Chris Bare was the match winner for the 5ths after victory over Village Whiston. Alex Berry and Matt Fitzgerald were the other successes.
The 6ths lost a close encounter 3-2 at Central Fitness where wins by Colin Wightman and a hard five-setter for Andrew Allan were the highlights.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 9th.November, 2009

It was a successful night for the teams playing at home this week. The first team were up against Bowden, Manchester. Wins from Heather Tweedle, Suzanne Rutherford, Evi Kohl and Amy Barnes secured a 4-1 victory. The second team travelled all the way to Wrexham, only to come away with one win from Sally Davies. However the third team reordered their third victory this season against Delamere with a 3-2 win. Julie Stenhouse, Collette Robertson and Kim Davies all on form to take the lead, Val Delamere very unlucky to lose 3-2.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 5th.November, 2009

There were victories for Northern's top two teams this week in the North West Counties Squash Leagues. The 1sts secured their second successive 3-2 win beating Chester officers 1sts, as Peter Stanton, Alex Cunningham and Peter Wake produced winning form, while the 2nds notched a convincing 4-1 success at Liverpool Cricket Club. Tom Stevenson, Andy Chanter, Matt Davies and Alex Manion were the match winners.
Alas the 3rds suffered their fifth defeat of the season away to Southport & Birkdale where Graham Lynch and Kevin Morrison were the consolation victors in the 3-2 loss.
The 4ths had Darren Cochrane, Jason Cunningham and Dave Cookson to thank for their 3-2 success against New Brighton, while a strong and experienced 5th team were overwhelmed by Liverpool Cricket Club 4ths as only Chris Bare managed to win a single game in the 5-0 rout. The 6th had no fixture.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 29th.October, 2009

With five teams enjoying a rest week, only Northern's 1sts were in action and they returned to winning ways registering an impressive 3-2 away win at New Brighton. Peter Stanton, Alex Cunningham and team captain, John Sumner, making a welcome return to duty, were the match winners.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 26th.October, 2009

The first and second teams were in action this week, with the firsts travelling to Warrington Squash, and seconds at home to Warrington’s second team. Both Crosby teams were too strong for Warrington and wins from Suzanne Rutherford, Trisha Byrne, Lauren Dixon and Evi Kohl was enough to record yet another victory for the first team. Crosby seconds all won their matches and gained full points which have now moved them up to the top half of the division.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 22nd.October, 2009

A second successive 5-0 defeat was the outcome of Northern 1st's match against Liverpool Cricket Club 1sts, while the 2nds winning run ended at Xaverian 1sts, who took maximun points.
Despite impressive wins by Ian Powell and Steve Nemo, making his first appearance of the season, the 3rds failed to claim the third rubber for victory against Liverpool University and the 5ths also went close before succumbing to a 3-2 defeat against Xaverian 4ths. Veterans Chris Bare and Andy Beaston were the Northern successes.
With the 6ths going down to a 4-1 lose at Xaverian 3rds, a clean sweep of defeats was avoided by the 4th team of Mark Griffiths, Pop McKenzie, Dave Cookson and Jason Cunningham who returned from West Kirkby 4-1 winners.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 15th.October, 2009

With the 1st team going down to a 5-0 defeat at Warrington, where only Mick Henderson and Tom Stevenson came close before both losing tight five-setters, the spotlight turned on the second string. But it looked all over for the 2nds as visitors Central Fitness took a 2-0 lead, Ian Powell and Sue Rutherford suffering early defeats. It all changed however when Alex Manion, trailing 8-2 in the fifth set of the vital third rubber, rallied to fight back and claim a dramatic 10-8 victory. Graham Lynch then levelled matters with a convincing win, allowing team captain Kevin Morrison to secure the points in a 3-1 success.
The 3rds travelled to Xaverian 2nds and lost a close encounter 3-2. Mark Griffiths and Pop McKenzie were the Northern victors but Dave Cookson's five set defeat proved the vital result.
In League 4, the 5ths took on the 6ths and soon had matters settled. Colin Wightman, Eva Kohl and Tricia Byrne overcame Gary Barlow, John Wells and Alex Langley respectively, only for the 6ths to claim two late consolation points as young Alex Berry saw off the challenge of Sid Kilshaw and Matt Fitzgerald just edged out Colin Walker in a long five-setter.
The 4ths were disappointed when opponents Chester Fitness had to call off at the last minute due to transport problems.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 12th.October, 2009

The first team was the only team in action this week, playing at home against Northern, Manchester. After Suzanne Rutherford, Amy Barnes and Becky Connick all won their matches 3-0, it was down to Evi Kohl and Heather Tweedle to claim full points for the team. Evi won 3-1 and, although very close, Heather eventually won 3-2, securing a full 19 points.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 8th.October, 2009

Northern 1sts followed last week's success with an emphatic 4-1 win over Central Fitness 1sts. Alex Cunningham overcame a 2-0 deficit only to lose a fifth set by the narrowest of margins, but the advantage swayed Northern's way with 3-1 victories for Peter Stanton and Heather Tweedle. Peter Wake secured the victory while Mick Henderson's epic five set win proved a late bonus.
In Division 3 Northern 2nds were up against the club's 3rd team and ladder positions were justified as the 2nds romped home 5-0. Gary Powell, Andy Chanter, Tom Stevenson, Dave Cookson and Alex Manion were the victors.
The 4ths travelled to Village Wirral and suffered a third successive defeat losing 3-2. Mike Cunningham and Mark Griffiths were the only winners.
Local neighbours Formby 1sts were the visitors for the 5ths and despite defeats for Ian Gazelle and Chris Bare, victory was assured by veterans Steve Noakes and Andy Beasten and an inspired performance from Amy Barnes.
A lone Alex Berry win was the only consolation for the 6ths, beaten 4-1 at David Lloyd Knowsley.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 5th.October, 2009

This week the first team travelled over to Grove Park, Manchester. After a good start with wins from Becky Connick and Evi Kohl, it was looking positive. However, Heather Tweedle, Suzanne Rutherford and Amy Barnes all lost the games to their highly talented opponents. The second team were at home against Neston’s second team and the third team also at home against New Brighton. The seconds recorded their first win with an excellent 4-1 victory. Convincing wins from Trish Byrne, Lauren Dixon, Sally Davies and Sue Pendleton secured the victory. The third team made a good attempt, with Kim Davies doing well to win her match. However, the team eventually lost 4-1, although scoring enough points to lift them to 10th position!

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 1st.October, 2009

Northern's first team registered their first win of the season with a 3-2 success at Chester Rugby. Mick Henderson was again in winning form while Alex Cunningham marked his return to action with a commanding 3-0 victory. Peter Stanton's long five-setter proved decisive, sealing the points.
The 2nds stepped up a gear to claim an impressive 4-1 win over Southport and Birkdale. Despite a narrow five set defeat for Tommy Stevenson, Andy Chanter, Heather Tweedle, Dave Cookson and Alex Manion all had the better of their opponents.
Mark Halliwell and Andy Duncan raised the hopes of the 3rd team at Warrington but Kevin Morrison, Sue Rutherford and Ian Powell all failed to clinch the vital third win, while the 4ths hit rock bottom, losing 5-0 to Heswall.
The 5ths had veterans Andy Beaston, Steve Noakes and Chris Bare to thank for their 3-2 success at South Liverpool, but despite walk-overs for Tricia Byrne and Phil Todd, the 6ths were unable to produce a victory over Village Whiston, though Colin Walker came close in a five-set thriller.

NORTHERN CROSBY LADIES' SQUASH REPORT
Monday, 28th.September, 2009

It was a disappointing start for Northern Ladies Squash, with the third team match cancelled it was only the top 2 teams in action. The first team lost 4-1 to a strong Neston team, with Amy Barnes winning the only match. The second team travelled to Alsager, only to come away with a similar result. Lauren Dixon doing well to win her match.

NORTHERN CROSBY MEN'S SQUASH REPORT
Thursday, 24th.September, 2009

Northern Club's squash season got under way with new club captain,Gary Powell, at the helm. But he had little to celebrate as only two of the six teams in action secured victories. The 1st team entertained Heswall and, despite an early success for Ray McGee, making a rare appearance, defeats fopr newcomer Andy Chanter and the club's number one, Peter Stanton, gave the visitors the advantage. Young Matt Davies lost the crucial rubber before Mick Henderson claimed alate consolation with a rip-roaring display. The 2nds had new boy Dave Cookson to thank for their solitary point in the 4-1 defeat at University Staff but the 3rds proved too strong for visitors Huyton claiming maximum points. Alex Manion, Darren Cochrane, Ian Powell, Mark Halliwell and Andy Duncan were the victors. There was no joy for the 4ths at New Brighton apart from a Peter Kilshaw victory, while Amy Barnes was in sparkling form for the 5ths who alas went down 4-1 to Central Fitness 3rds. A new look 6th team had an impressive start away to Liverpool Cricket Club 4ths with all new recruits Graham Lynch, Phil Todd and Alex Berry enjoying success.