EPSB Finals Weekend…Stan’s Storm to Victory in 2021…

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OVER the weekend, some top amateur snooker was taking place at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds where the 2020 EPSB Finals weekend was finally being played to draw to a conclusion.

It had been delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic which has gripped the world and the UK since March 2020.

There were several categories with the Under-14s, Under 18s, etc.

Teenage sensation Stan Moody retained the Under-14s trophy beating Dylan Smith in the final 5 – 0.

But, as if that wasn’t enough, a day later, dedicated Stan was on the road again competing in a Pro-Am at the Ding Junhui Academy in Sheffield, the Home of Snooker.

Dedication.

For Dylan Smith,13, also a teenage sensation learning his trade on the road, it was a night of entertainment playing Jimmy the Whirlwind White.

On the Dylan Smith Facebook page, was written:

“The final didn’t go according to plan it’s fair to say, but I think we all know Stan is a great player, so well done there.”

Adding: “Dylan wasn’t really at the races, but he’ll be back stronger for it.”

Jimmy White apparently joked it was time for Dylan to take a break for a couple of weeks.

Securing the double: Proud coach Neil Johnson and Sean Maddocks.

In the Under-21s, it was another proud moment for the player and coach team of Sean Maddocks and Neil Johnson, as Sean secured the double of the Under-18s and the Under 21’s title.

Neil Johnson wrote on his Facebook page that they were two tough matches, but Sean grittily dished up to secure them.

He added: “Great fightback from Jack (Harris in the Under-21s) but another gritty clearance from Sean got him over the line. Fantastic Maddo. We are all very proud.”

It was also a return of the World Women’s Snooker tour with the English Women’s Open, also held in Leeds.