The SCCU continued to amend the competition structure, and one change which affected Hampshire was that Berkshire replaced Sussex in their section this year. This was certainly better for Hampshire, as Berkshire were weaker than Sussex. It was a fact that Surrey and Middlesex were too strong for Hampshire, and the other counties in the … Read more
The SCCU had another small re-grouping of the Championship this season, with Sussex, Middlesex and Surrey joining Hampshire in one section, whilst Berks, Essex, Herts and Kent played in the other. This season also saw the introduction of the Ebony Cup in the SCCU (top 50 boards in matches counted towards this, and therefore Hampshire … Read more
Hampshire played their last match of the Chiltern League season yesterday, at home against a much depleted Buckinghamshire team who could only raise 12 players. Hampshire won by 12.5-3.5, including 4 default wins (matches to be played over at least 16 boards).
The Hampshire team welcomed two new players, Paul Janota and Stephen O’Toole, who both won their games, as did Daniel Shek, Fraser McLeod, Matthew Deacon and Jamie Chilton.
Summary of season added to the article as well as player’s performance.
Hampshire played six Chiltern county matches this season. In total they won three and lost three matches. Full details are available on the Chiltern League Website. Hampshire went into this season as current champions.