NEW STRIP DOES THE TRICK

Ransomes entered a new era in their match against Holywells at Sidegate Avenue last night.

Proudly sporting their new personalised strip displaying a flying shuttlecock, the three shuttlecocks flying around the court completely mesmerised the opposition and Ransomes notched up a convincing 6 1/2 - 2 1/2 victory.

The new era of professionalism and total commitment was evident from start to finish and should serve as a warning to the other teams in the league.

The revitalised and rejuvenated Ransomes outfit has all it takes to go right to the top.

What you can do when you really try

Excellent win by RF + JB against JF + GG after AGM.

DON'T LET THESE PHOTOS DECEIVE YOU

We are tougher than we look

RANSOMES GET IT WRIGHT - CRUCIAL DRAW

From our Biased Correspondent:

The much maligned[???] selection committee was last night vindicated in their decision to make tactical changes for the crucial clash with East Bergholt.

Brothers Will and Tom Wright performed heroically to record 2.5 points against very strong opposition. With excellent support from the ever-reliable George/Bradley partnership (who collected 2 points) Ransomes were able to record a crucial away draw that could be the difference between staying up or being relegated. The two P’s, Potter and Prentice, battled manfully to record zero points.

The team held an impromptu meeting after the match in a local hostelry where the complexities of modern day badminton were discussed. Thanks to John Potter for buying the drinks and Richard for getting the crisps.

Quotes from those involved:-

“It was a good venue and they played with good shuttles, even Benji could have played here" [???]
Richard Bradley

“Don’t be ridiculous Richard” [???]
Neil, Will and Tom

“It was like World War III out there”
John Potter

N.B.: [???]s added by Official Blogger Benji who does not approve of any form of winding up.

TUESDAY'S MATCH AT EAST BERGHOLT

The line-up for Tuesday's crucial away match against East Bergholt (at East Bergholt High School - start time 7.30) is as follows:

John P + Neil
Tom Wright + Will Wright
Richard + Graham

We must win this match. East Bergholt were beaten at home by Deben Vale earlier this season, so we CAN do it.

The headlines in Wednesday blog must read:
EAST BERGHOLT'S HOPES GONE WEST
RANSOMES SHOW THEM THE WAY

RANSOMES 6 1/2 - MERIDIANS 2 1/2

From our special correspondent:
The highly motivated Ransomes squad gave an excellent display of the spirit in which goodminton should be played.

MATCH AGAINST MERIDIANS 5 MARCH 2007

Our team is as follows:

Graham + Richard B
Neil + Tom
Will + Benji

ADASTRAL PARK HUMILIATED

SIDEGATE AVENUE - 26/02/07
Adastral Park were made to look very second rate as they were beaten conviningly by Ransomes (6 1/2 - 2 1/2).
It looks as if Adastral Park will finish above Ransomes in the final league table, but on this performance it is difficult to see why this should be.

MIXED LEAGUE - HAMLETS C WITHDRAWN

Please note that Halmets C have withdrawn from the Mixed league. Therefore, the match on Thursday 1st March has been cancelled.

PLAY LIKE THIS AND WE WON'T GET RELEGATED

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2k-tsX5KE

Men's Match at Hadleigh Wednesday 21 Feb 07

We lost 6.5 - 2.5.
Oh dear, we're in trouble now.
Still, we will give Meridians C a good hammering on 5 March.

Fixture List

I am uploading the fixture list again for reference. It's only of use if you know which day of the week it is.

Badminton Demonstration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poD5hZ0q95c

League Positions

Check out our league positions at http://www.theidbl.btinternet.co.uk/
Mixed = 5
Mens = 4a

RANSOMES 6 DEBEN VALE 3

MATCH REPORT
DEBEN VALE FAIL TO PREVAIL
Deben Vale were convincingly beaten by an efficient Ransomes squad led in exemplary manner by the G George/R Bradley pairing who scored a highly impressive maximum. The other two pairs (N Prentice/T Wright and W Wright/J Bennett) fought bravely to gain 1 ½ points each thus ensuring a good victory for Ransomes.

The score sheet is incorrect - Neil and Tom WON 24-22.

MATCH AGAINST DEBEN VALE MON 5 FEB

Dear Goodminton Players,

For Monday's match against Deben Vale, the selected team and provisional starting order is as follows:

Graham + Richard B
Neil + Tom
Will + JP (or Benji if JP is not fit).


Graham + Benji

Match Report

Mixed Result
Mon 29/01/07 Ransomes 4 1/2 - Meridians 4 1/2
Ransomes came close to giving Meridians their first beating of the season despite fielding two pairings ( I. Lewiston/W. Wright and S. Taylor-Marriot/J. Fitch) that had virtually no previous experience of playing together. Nevertheless, both these pairs came up with the goods against strong opposition. S. Flewitt/J. Bennett were on court in game 8 with the scores standing at 4 - 3 in Ransomes' favour. Unfortunately, J "Benji" Bennett's performance was well below par in the first half and he was left floundering on numerous occasions by the skillful opposition who won the half. However, the Ransomes pair approached the second half with typical determination and secured the draw. An excellent all-round performance.

ALL ABOUT BADMINTON

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton

2006-2007 FIXTURE LIST

DEMONSTRATION VIDEO - click on link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBMBRl11Yo

Ransomes versus The Drakes

Match Report
Drakes sent Quacking
The Drakes were given a good ducking by an on-fire Ransomes outfit at Sidegate Avenue last night (Monday 22/01/07). Ransomes were inspired by their new playing surface, and displayed grit and determination to win the match convincingly 5 1/2 - 3 1/2.
Ransomes - where Badminton becomes Goodminton.

WHERE IT'S AT

We are at:

Sidegate Avenue

Ipswich

email: benmartrans@aol.com

Club Night: Monday 7.30 - 10.30
Number of Members: 14