The people were gagging for the next Red Lion pool fixture, but not just us warriors, even the wider public was also chomping at the bit to find out what will happen next in this action packed season. We welcomed the playoff chasing Star II into the Den Wednesday night, and it was a barnstormer!!!!
It turns out we are the talk of the town, the Star were very keen to find out who was encouraged last week, when they were told they were very pleased. We might not be winning the league, but we are winning hearts, we are the people’s champion.
They took the first frame, and it was looking like a tough nights work ahead. It turns out that Seb is getting fed up with all attention he is receiving, being in the limelight is causing him to have a complex. So obviously to be more incognito he rocks up in a tank top, guns out, and then pulls off what is known in the trade as a “cocked hat”, possibly the best finish on black this season. Needless to say, the crowd went wild. Women want him, men want to be him. 1 -1
They took the third frame to make it 1-2, so it was up to everyone’s favourite driver to get us back on level terms. The chess match was tense but good play meant it was a formality. Wayne, after breaking his seal, has turned into a prime Efren Reyes, putting up numbers that anyone would be proud of…well not anyone, some of us are doing better, but still good none the less. A quality win. 2-2
Tommy once again had places to be, so like a giraffe he stuck his neck out, and played next, but he didn’t just deliver, he did lamb chicken and fish. A blink and you’ll miss it situation. All of Tommy’s games times combined this season are just over 50% of one of Phil’s. With this win Tommy has put him top of the MVP standings and a step closer to the coveted title. 3-2
Shaun’s frame started with his opponent going on a run and it looked like Shaun had one foot in the grave, little did they know that is his sweet spot. A trademark whirlwind visit flipped the frame on its head, leaving the opposition in a daze, then whilst he had the standing 8 count, Shaun potted the black emphatically to land the knockout blow. If you thought the result would be anything else, you’re a schmuk 4-2
They took the next frame but we were on the hill, and it was Deej on next, and he was mustard. Once he hit his flow, the balls were under his spell, bringing it home with no doubt from anyone. The black went down, followed by a victorious roar, and an embrace with his youth, heartwarming stuff. In the heat of the moment Deej forgot to acknowledge his opponent. Imagine missing the chance to shake the hand that has shook God knows what. 5-3 and the crowd went wild.
In the last frame I took to the table and played the away team’s mole, a kiddie that pops into the lion regularly, and has never said he is on the Star team…now we know. So after being given 2 shots my mind blanked and I couldn’t remember my colour. After getting a cryptic clue from Gary, I chose the wrong colour. Using the rage from my stupidity, I started banging in yellows and I left a standard pot on the black only for it to rattle, The gasps turned into laughter, then disappointment, but luckily the mole wasn’t up for winning, so I took the victory instead. 6-3
So some people were not happy. The best players should be taking pressure games. But what people don’t realise is that every one of us is a champion, every one of us can beat anybody, every one of us is a fucking legend. Believe. This is the Lion's Den
NEXT FIXTURE: 7/5/25 Away vs the Mighty Plough. (Not that one)
Leave a Reply