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IF AFC Bournemouth had turned over Liverpool in the FA Cup last Saturday, it would have capped a “perfect day” for an 11-year-old snooker player from the south coast.
Bradley Cowdroy - along with Jamie Wilson, Mickey Joyce and Adam Stacey - booked his place in the last-16 of the English Under-14 Championship via the southern qualifier at Jesters Snooker Hall, Swindon.
Cowdroy, who is based at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, and also competes on the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour, said: “It feels particularly special because this was my first attempt at qualifying for a national championship.
“I am really looking forward to Leeds (on April 12) because I know that whatever happens, it will be an amazing experience. I hope I can put my best game on show there.”
And he added: “If only AFC Bournemouth had beaten Liverpool in the FA Cup to make a perfect day!”
Alas, the visitors prevailed 2-0.
Meanwhile, East Londoner Stacey topped his group with four wins out of four and hopes to put last season’s disappointment behind him.
The 13-year-old from Poplar was knocked out 4-3 on the final black in the last-four in 2013.
Stacey, who started playing in EASB events at the age of nine, practises five days a week at the Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre in Stepney Green and is coached by Gary Filtness.
He made his England debut last year in the Home Internationals in Leeds.
Dad Steve said: “The family was so proud for him playing for England at only 12-years-old.”
Jamie Wilson and Mickey Joyce’s qualification means Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club players have made the last-16 draw for seven successive seasons.
Ten-year-old Wilson, who also qualified last season, compiled a personal best 43 break in a crucial 3-0 victory over Aidan Murphy (Hanham, near Bristol).
However, the Portsmouth potter needed one frame from his final match to secure runners-up spot behind Stacey.
And at 2-0 down to Joe Jenner-Bailey (Saffron Walden), one can only imagine what his parents were going through.
But Wilson dug out the third frame to leave himself with an identical record as Murphy - and progressed thanks to the result between the pair.
His relieved but delighted mum Suzy said: “His temperament throughout the day was fantastic, especially going 2-0 down and then winning the final frame.”
Falcon Pools-sponsored Joyce made a successful debut in a national championship.
The ten-year-old from Basingstoke recently recorded his first half-century (54) in tournament play and leads the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour.
Tim Dunkley
EASB Media Officer South and World Snooker coach
The English Association of Snooker & Billiards is the national governing body for the amateur game in this country. For more information about competitions, rankings lists and results, see www.easb.co.uk.
Bradley Cowdroy - along with Jamie Wilson, Mickey Joyce and Adam Stacey - booked his place in the last-16 of the English Under-14 Championship via the southern qualifier at Jesters Snooker Hall, Swindon.
Cowdroy, who is based at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, and also competes on the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour, said: “It feels particularly special because this was my first attempt at qualifying for a national championship.
“I am really looking forward to Leeds (on April 12) because I know that whatever happens, it will be an amazing experience. I hope I can put my best game on show there.”
And he added: “If only AFC Bournemouth had beaten Liverpool in the FA Cup to make a perfect day!”
Alas, the visitors prevailed 2-0.
Meanwhile, East Londoner Stacey topped his group with four wins out of four and hopes to put last season’s disappointment behind him.
The 13-year-old from Poplar was knocked out 4-3 on the final black in the last-four in 2013.
Stacey, who started playing in EASB events at the age of nine, practises five days a week at the Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre in Stepney Green and is coached by Gary Filtness.
He made his England debut last year in the Home Internationals in Leeds.
Dad Steve said: “The family was so proud for him playing for England at only 12-years-old.”
Jamie Wilson and Mickey Joyce’s qualification means Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club players have made the last-16 draw for seven successive seasons.
Ten-year-old Wilson, who also qualified last season, compiled a personal best 43 break in a crucial 3-0 victory over Aidan Murphy (Hanham, near Bristol).
However, the Portsmouth potter needed one frame from his final match to secure runners-up spot behind Stacey.
And at 2-0 down to Joe Jenner-Bailey (Saffron Walden), one can only imagine what his parents were going through.
But Wilson dug out the third frame to leave himself with an identical record as Murphy - and progressed thanks to the result between the pair.
His relieved but delighted mum Suzy said: “His temperament throughout the day was fantastic, especially going 2-0 down and then winning the final frame.”
Falcon Pools-sponsored Joyce made a successful debut in a national championship.
The ten-year-old from Basingstoke recently recorded his first half-century (54) in tournament play and leads the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour.
Tim Dunkley
EASB Media Officer South and World Snooker coach
The English Association of Snooker & Billiards is the national governing body for the amateur game in this country. For more information about competitions, rankings lists and results, see www.easb.co.uk.