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Scotty Frightens Big Guns

Scott Morland — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:48:03 +0000

Scott Morland who at best this season has been inconsistent and at times abysmal went to Silksworth to play singles against internationals, EBA Champions and altogether class bowlers frightens the locals.
After making it through 3 rounds to the semi-finals in a battle for £700 he had already included good wins against Gary Smith and Jason Taylor before scaring eventual winner Paul Ging who after knocking out England champion David Bolt was always a good contender.
This has given a little boost to Scott who has his 2 EBA Singles games this week at home to Vic Tunstall and Graham Peacock both of Hundens.

EBA Roundup

Scott Morland — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:04:10 +0000

Its been a dour week for South Park hopefuls. Sam Pattison and Scott Morland were defeated at Houghton Dairy Lane by 11 shots to Mrs cheerful and partner in the National Mixed Pairs.
Barry Hopkins Jnr sensationally lost 21-0 to Scott Morland in 4 bowl singles, mainly because he gave it away without playing. Scott now faces Lance Simpson of Stockton in the 2 bowl singles and Craig Northam or Vic Tunstall in the 4 bowls singles from RA and Hundens respectedly.

South Park 1 RA 0

Scott Morland — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:02:54 +0000

Its been a mixed few days for the lads in the EBA Comps. Barry Hopkins, Simon Brodie and Scott Morland were comprehensively stuffed by 3 Elm Tree lads in the Triples. Scott who was leading was atrocious followed by a lacklustre Simon Brodie and a short bowling Barry Hopkins.
That was the 1st EBA played so far this season and rusty wasnt in it, just shows the step up in level from playing the Vets to EBA is massive!
On a lighter note South Park took its 1st scalp today in the EBA 2 Bowls Singles. Scott Morland stepped up his Friday night performance to give Keith Burton a run for his money. Despite being in control Scott let the game slip to 19-19, then Keith had a loose end which Scott took full advantage of to win 21-19.
Tomorrow night sees Scott and Simon face Les Parnells rink in the pairs – who knows what sort of performance will come out after recent events!

Durham League Comps Drawn

Scott Morland — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:43 +0000

The Durham & District League competitions have been drawn and have posed some interesting ties. Sam Pattison travels away from home to Bowburn to face Chris Gething who skipped against Sam in the mixed pairs final last season.
Scott Morland travels to Spennymoor to face Joshua Jolly who is a prospect for the future and is no pushover and Jane Pattison has the plumb tie travelling into the hill to EverReady Craghead to play Mike English who is possibly along with Billy Maddison one of the best singles bowlers in the league.
In the mixed pairs Sam Pattison and Scott Morland, finalists of last year face a home tie to the competitions secretary John Webster and his wife, they faced these two at Sherburn a couple of seasons ago and threw away a big lead to lose the tie. This time it looks as though they represent Vane Tempest but at home am sure they can cause them a problem.
Barry and Sandra have what should be a straight forward home tie to Henry and McGorrighan of Pelton Fell. Although we know little about the opposition our 2 players are very strong (former champions) and will take come beating on their own patch.
The Hospital Cup poses a repeat fixture of 2011 with a trip to Nevilles Cross to play last years winners and League Secretary Brian Slinn. This was a game of one half last year, one LONG half. The green was fast and incredibly tricky but Sam Pattison, Scott Morland and Simon Brodie will be more prepared this time. Lets hope Ian Hudson isnt chatting up all the women around the green this year……………
For full draw follow here

Sent to Dairy Lane

Scott Morland — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:47:26 +0000

It has been confirmed that Sam Pattison and Scott Morland will travel away in the National Mixed Pairs to Houghton Dairy Lane. For Scott this is a venue with many mixed emotions, having many ups and down for County and also having his worst and best performances many years ago in his EBA Junior Singles Semi-Finals.

Sam and Scott lost here to the same opponents (Armstrong and Morgan) on their last National Mixed Pairs visit to Dairy Lane. They must work hard to follow up their home victory against them last season. This opposition on both occasions proved to be tough and on both home advantage was all that seperated the 2 teams.

No surprises – National Mixed Pairs

Scott Morland — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:19:51 +0000

For the 3rd year running Scott Morland and Sam Pattison will face Dave Armstrong and Mrs Morgan in the National Mixed Pairs. The past 2 years has seen a win at home for both sides and this game looks to be just as tight.
Sam and Scott beat them in a run leading them to the Durham & District Mixed Pairs Final last year which ended in final disappointment.

See full draw here.

EBA Draw Arrived!

Scott Morland — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:37:42 +0000

The EBA draw has landed (yet again not to the club secretary to his dismay lol).
The 1st Round of the 4 Bowl Singles is a little disappoining as our 2 competitors has been drawn against each other. Barry Hopkins Jnr will face Scott Morland. The winner will face a home draw to either Craig Northam of Darlington RA or Vic Tunstall from Hundens Park.
The 1st Round of the pairs has been kind as both rinks have hom draws Barry Hopkins rink face a very tricky tie with John Fielding of Darlington RA where Scott Morland faces a less fearful draw against Les Parnell of Stockton BC.
We have 1 rink in the triples lead by Barry Hopkins that has a home draw to R. Carson of Elm Tree Bowls Club. Elm Tree os a bit of an unknown quantity to our players as they don’t feature in any of leagues but am sure it will be a tough test.
The 2 bowl singles only has 1 entry of Scott Morland and he faces an interesting task away to Keith Burton of Darlington RA. As an ex-South Park man this will be a keenly contested game – if the right Scott Morland turns up it could be a cracker.