DIRECTORY OF ALL TEAMS TO HAVE PLAYED IN THE WATERLOO AND DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE 1997-PRESENT:

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THE ALDERMAN - Stannary Street, Kennington

Joined the league for one year only in 1998-99 and had something of a baptism of fire. Captained by Tom.

Players included David Abbott, Tony L and Seamus

1998-99: 9 (of 14)

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THE BEEHIVE (1) - Harleyford Road, Kennington

Played in the 1997-98 season and active before current records. Largely female team captained by Kellie Morgan, struggled to make much headway in the league

1997-98: 10 (of 12)

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THE BEEHIVE (2) - Bartholomew Street, Newington

No relationship whatsoever to the team or the pub of that name from before, this was set up in 2003-04 by Alex Lawrence and surprised by winning the League at its first attempt and adding the Cup for good measure over the Duke of Cambridge. Team included ex-Duchy players Kenny Bright and Gary McKetrick, future Suchard’s captain Dave Elston and Gary Evans. Also Akar Necati runner-up 2003 Christmas singles as Beehive player

Team lasted for two seasons before such stalwarts as Lawrence and Necati left to join the Bell, and later joined the Union Jack

2003-04: 1 (of 9)

2004-05: 7 (of 14)

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THE BELL - Webber Street, Southwark - See THE JACKS

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THE BLACK HORSE - Great Dover Street, Southwark

Team formed to contest 2006-07 season. Also competed in 2007 Summer League, fielding two teams, one a ladies’ team

2006-07: 8 (of 12)

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THE BLACK PRINCE - Black Prince Road, Lambeth

One of the original stalwarts of the league, active from the beginning until 2001-02 season. Captained by former league secretary Mandy Watts, assisted by league co-organiser Mick Wilson, then by Tom Courtney, and from 2001 by Dave Breen. Never among the higher places in the League although won surprise Cup final against Durham Arms in 1999-2000. Breen was singles runner-up 2000-1 and won pairs title with Tom Dargon 2001-02. Other players included Mick Butler, Shane White, Gerry Kean, and Tom Dargon Jnr.

1997-98: 9 (of 12)

1998-99: 8 (of 14)

1999-2000: 8 (of 10)

2000-01: 10 (of 12)

2001-02: 6 (of 9)

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THE BRUNSWICK CLUB - Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall

Captained by Marian. Joined in 2001-02 season, finished bottom of the seven teams that ended the season

2001-02: 7 (of 9)

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CA’T’ESPERO @ COSTA ESTORAL - Lavender Hill, Battersea

Set up in 2005 by ex-Queen Annie Manuel Fontes, with team comprised largely of Portuguese ex-pats such as Roberto Oliviera and Americo Cavha, plus ex-Lambeth Sportsman and Steam Engine player (and future Nolan’s boy and Union Jacker) Mikey Clayton. Fondly remembered by those active in the league at the time for its hospitality and high quality food (sit down not buffet – a rarity!). Fontes won 2005-06 singles title representing this team but went on to play for the Bell and later for JFK’s All-Stars and the Pineapple 

2005-06: 3 (of 12)

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THE CAVENDISH ARMS - Hartington Road, Vauxhall

Joined inaugural Weir Inns league in 2002-03. Captained by Nigel during first season, then by Mark McDonald but had little success in first two seasons. The team set up by Allan Formosa in 2004-05 which won the Cup and came second in the League was pretty much a different team entirely to its predecessor. Glen Tierney won singles title in 2004-05 as a representative of this team.

2002-03: 4 (of 6)

2003-04: 8 (of 9)

2004-05: 2 (of 14)

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THE CLARENCE - Jeffreys Road, Stockwell

Formed to contest 2009-10 season under captaincy of Richard Boorman and had a miserable start but managed to find its feet towards the end of the season, still finishing bottom. Better is expected of talented squad including Daniel Davis in future seasons

2009-10: 10 (of 10)

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THE COURT TAVERN - Renfrew Road, Lambeth

Originally captained by Paul Mifsud. Played in the 1997-98 season but withdrew, thus finishing bottom, although returned the following year under new captain William Allen and withdrew for a second time. Other players included Steve Common, Stuart Cook, Nigel Peace, and Paul Manning.

1997-98: 12 (of 12)

1998-99: 14 (of 14)

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THE CRICKETERS - Kennington Park Road, Kennington

Early stalwart of the league. League runner-up 1995-96 and joint 1997-98. Originally captained by Gerry McGuinness who went on to join the Durham Arms and then the Bell. Top players included 1997-98 singles champion Pat Ryan (future Bell), plus John, James, Olly and Sam

1997-98: =2 (of 12)

1998-99: 5 (of 14)

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THE CROWN - Blackfriars Road, Southwark - See THE UNION JACK

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THE CROWN AND CUSHION - Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo

Set up in 2005-06 by ex-Pineapple Paul Williams, playing out of a wonderful crypt-like pool room beneath the pub

2005-06: 8 (of 12)

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THE DUCHY ARMS - Sancroft Street, Lambeth

Originally captained by Malcolm Jones, then by Gary Cummins, and then by Kenny Bright, who should be recognised as one of the all-time great skippers. The dominant team in the early days of the league - for many lesser teams walking into this Millwall supporters’ pub was literally like walking into the lion’s den! Roll call of players during its heyday included Bright, Cummins, Jones, Bernie Wilcock (later Durham Arms and Bell), Wayne Herne, Ted Orme, Terry Buttery, Dale Chappell (later Giraffe and Lambeth Sportsman), and Gary McKetrick.

League champions 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000; Cup winners 1998-99, 2000-01 and runners-up 1996-97. Team also won the one-and-only ‘champs versus the rest’ challenge in 2000. Orme won singles knockout in 1998-99 and was runner-up 1997-98, Wilcock claimed the 1999-2000 title as a Duchy player, which he defended a year later playing for arch-rivals Durham Arms, and Bright reached singles final 2001-02. Bright and McKetrick reunited years later at the Beehive

1997-98: 5 (of 12)

1998-99: 1 (of 14)

1999-2000: 1 (of 10)

2000-01: 3 (of 12)

2001-02: 3 (of 9)

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THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - Lansdowne Way, Stockwell

Joined in 2003-04, captained by Martin Rowland and did well to finish second on its debut,  also reached the Cup final losing to Beehive. Star player Ben Apps won singles title 2003-04 and was runner-up 2005-06 and reached Christmas singles final in 2006. Teammate Neil also had good singles record. Team latterly captained by Nuno, and benefited from strong Portuguese presence although some defected to new team at Ca’t’espero

2003-04: 2 (of 9)

2004-05: 5 (of 14)

2005-06: 5 (of 12)

2006-07: 3 (of 12)

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THE DUKE OF SUSSEX (1) - Bayliss Road, Waterloo

Joined the league in 1998. Captained first by governor Dave Newman then by 1999-2000 singles finalist Spanner, with squad including co-skipper Richard Brunning, Paul Connolly, Bill Duell, Suzanna Taylor, Hayley Bouchard, and future Pineapple skipper John Ghee. Withdrew during 2000-01 campaign, although the venue returned during the following season with the former Spanish Patriot team (see Union Jack) briefly playing out of there.

1998-99: 7 (of 14)

1999-2000: 10 (of 10)

2000-01: =11 (of 12)

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THE DUKE OF SUSSEX (2) - Bayliss Road, Waterloo - See THE UNION JACK

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THE DUKE OF YORK - Larkhall Lane, Stockwell

Joined league in 2005-06, captained by Adam Scott. Had a disappointing campaign and decided not to return.

2005-06: 10 (of 12)

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THE DURHAM ARMS - Harleyford Road, Lambeth

Originally captained by Paul Blackburn and one of the giants of the league’s history, its rivalry with the mighty Duchy Arms was legendary. League and Cup winners in 1997-98 but followed this with a remarkable fall from grace the following season. Ex-Steam Engine player Ruairi Flynn took over the captaincy in 1999-2000 and the team reached the Cup final but lost surprisingly to the Black Prince. The following season current league secretary Jerry Tickell took over the captaincy and former Cricketers skipper Gerry McGuinness joined it and they took the team to second in the League and to another Cup final, losing to the Duchy although they regained the Cup in 2001-02 over Lambeth Sportsman. Ex-Duchy player Bernie Wilcock won the 2000-01 singles title as a Durham player, defending his title. Other players included Tim Seacombe, Ian Devlin, Jamie Clarke, Peter Keegan, Jimmy Murphy, and Dean Bell; Tickell, McGuinness, Wilcock, and Murphy reunited at the Bell after the Durham folded.

1997-98: 1 (of 12)

1998-99: 12 (of 14)

1999-2000: 4 (of 10)

2000-01: 2 (of 12)

2001-02: 2 (of 9)

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THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE - Newington Causeway, Newington

Joined league in 2000-01 after winning the inaugural Summer League in 2000. Captained by Rajiv Mehta with the likes of Alfie Iglesias, Nigel Dockyard and John Murphy in the team but underachieved in its first Winter season. Under new captaincy of Murphy moved to the Hand in Hand, New Kent Road, Newington during 2001-02 season but despite sitting near the top of the league at the time withdrew

2000-01: 7 (of 12)

2001-02: =8 (of 9)

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THE FERN LODGE - Gauden Road, Clapham

Formed by Battersea league stalwarts including John Cunningham, Ade Beckett and Joe Cunningham in 2006-07 season. Also fielded two teams in 2007 Summer League. Moved to Rose and Crown, Tooting Bec Road, Tooting the following year but kept original name. Withdrew from league after 2007-08 campaign. Also fielded a second team, the Fern Lodge Ladies under the captaincy of Sue Wright during 2007-08 season (despite the fact that both teams were playing from the Rose and Crown), but this team failed to complete its fixtures and withdrew

2006-07: 4 (of 12)

2007-08: 6 (of 10)
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FERN LODGE LADIES

2007-8: =9 (of 10)

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THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo - See THE UNION JACK

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THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST - Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo

This well-known SE1 pub entered a team for one season only and struggled, finishing close to the bottom of the table

2006-07: 11 (of 12)

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THE GIRAFFE - Penton Place, Walworth - See THE LAMBETH SPORTSMAN

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THE HAND IN HAND - New Kent Road, Newington - See THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE

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THE HORSE AND GROOM - Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo - See THE UNION JACK

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JACK BEARDS The Bear, Camberwell New Road, Camberwell

Joined in 2005-06, captained by Glen Morris. Failed to complete its sole season

2005-06: 12 (of 12)

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THE JACKS Union Jack, Union Street, Southwark

Began life as the Bell, Webber Street, Southwark, a new team set up by ex-Durham stalwart Jerry Tickell in 2002-03, the first season of the new Weir Inns league. Moved to the Union Jack to share venue as the Jacks in 2008-9 season. Won the title on its debut as the Bell in 2002-03 and posted both singles finalists, Gerry McGuinness beating teammate Neal Hall. Tickell won 2007-08 title as Bell player and was runner-up 2008-09 for the Jacks. Team added 2007-08 League title and repeated in 2009-10 as the Jacks. Also finished second in 2006-07 and was Cup runner-up in successive seasons 2006-07 and 2007-08. Original line-up included Tickell, McGuinness (ex-Durham and ex-Cricketers), Hall (ex-Lambeth Sportsman and ex-Rosie O’Grady’s), Bernie Wilcock (also ex-Durham), Jimmy Murphy (ex-Durham), Brian White, Pat Ryan (ex-Cricketers), ‘Blocker’ Blake, and Frank Costello, with subsequent signings including Alex Lawrence and Akar Necati (both ex-Beehive), Manuel Fontes (ex-Queen Anne and ex-Ca’t’espero), Allan Formosa (ex-Cavendish), Peter Panayiotou (ex-JFK’s), and Ian Crowle plus, since becoming the Jacks, Paul McHale, Darren Baker (ex-JFK’s), Rupert Ward, Bruno Silva (ex-Queen Anne), and Ian Stringer. Lawrence and Necati runners-up 2008-09 pairs competition, Baker and McHale ditto the following season. Costello beat Lawrence in all-Jacks Summer singles final 2009. Dominant performances also in Christmas singles event: Tickell winning 2002 (for Bell) and 2008 (for Jacks) and reaching 2009 final, Wilcock winning 2003 (for Bell), Crowle reaching 2008 final for Jacks

2002-03 (as Bell): 1 (of 6)

2003-04: 3 (of 9)

2004-05: 4 (of 14)

2005-06: 1 (of 12)

2006-07: 2 (of 12)

2007-08: 1 (of 10)

2008-09 (as Jacks): 3 (of 8)

2009-10: 1 (of 10)

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JFK’S - 188 Rye Lane, Peckham

Very much the modern-day giant of the league. First joined in 2004-5 playing out of Rosie O’Grady’s, Manor Place, Walworth, captained by Neil Hall with team including Tony Bailey, Tom Burton, Stephen Condon and Richard Brown, all but Burton having played together at Lambeth Sportsman. Hall left for the Bell but Burton took over captaincy in 2005-06 and relocated team to JFK’s, with team comprised of Bailey (later JFK’s All-Stars), Condon, Brown (later JFK’s All-Stars), plus Darren Baker (later Jacks), Joe Flaherty Jr, Peter Panayiotou (later Bell and JFK’s All-Stars), Ian Chapman and Michael Ivory. Finished runner-up on its debut as JFK’s by one point, but won the Cup over Duke of Cambridge. New team formed the following year under Joe Prince and captaincy has since shifted to Jack Pople and occasionally Robbie Robb. Captured first League title in 2006-07, repeated in 2008-09, and won subsequent Cups in 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2009-10. Never out of the top two in either League or Cup since moving to JFK’s. Regular players in the team have included Pople, Prince, Robb, Jamie Fay, John Kelly, Rob McKay, Etienne Wagner, Rodney Bourke, Ian Clark, Rob Chalmers, Chris Snyman, and Nigel Clark. Players have dominated singles event in recent years - Prince won 2006-07 and 2009-10 and runner-up 2007-08 and 2008-09, Pople won 2008-09, and Wagner runner-up 2006-07. Pople and Robb won pairs titles back-to-back 2008-09, 2009-10. Also dominant in Christmas singles: Bailey reached 2004 final as a Rosie’s player, Kelly won all-JFK’s final over Baker in 2005, Bourke took title in 2006, Pople in 2007

2004-05 (as Rosie O’Grady’s): 3 (of 14)

2005-06 (as JFK’s): 2 (of 12)

2006-07: 1 (of 12)

2007-08: 2 (of 10)

2008-09: 1 (of 8)

2009-10: 2 (of 10)

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JFK’S ALL-STARS - 188 Rye Lane, Peckham

Began life as JFK’s second team the JFK’s Rejects in 2006-07 season, led by former Lambeth Sportsman, Rosie O’Grady’s and JFK’s player Tony Bailey along with fellow ex-Lambeth Sportsman, Rosie O’Grady’s and JFK’s player Richard Brown plus newcomers Mark Christensen, Simon Hickson, Dave Smith, Joe Lyske, and Andy Law. Became All-Stars in 2009-10 fielding Sean Halligan, Michael Brown, Stacy Redman, ex-JFK’s and Bell player Peter Panayiotou and ex-Pineapple John Munro as well. Has lived in shadow of ‘big brother’ but posted solid performances nonetheless. Halligan took 2009 Christmas singles title as All-Stars player

2006-07 (as JFK’s Rejects): 6 (of 12)

2007-08: 4 (of 10)

2008-09: 5 (of 8)

2009-10 (as JFK’s All-Stars): 3 (of 10)

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JFK’S REJECTS - 188 Rye Lane, Peckham - See JFK’S ALL-STARS

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THE JOHN BULL - Tyers Street, Kennington

Joined the league in 1998-99. Captained by Paulette and Vito, then by Joey, with star players Tony, Carl and Bones

1998-99: 3 (of 14)

1999-2000: 6 (of 10)

2000-01: 6 (of 12)

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THE JUBILEE TAVERN - York Road, Waterloo - See THE UNION JACK

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THE LAMBETH SPORTSMAN - Lambeth Walk, Lambeth

Began life as the Giraffe, Penton Place, Walworth. Was an early stalwart of the league under the captaincy of Josie, but dropped out following 1997-98 campaign. Returned after a one year break for the 1999-2000 season, finishing second under captain Dale Chappell, ex-Duchy, establishing itself as a top team. Moved to the Lambeth Sportsman in 1999-2000 season and ultimately captured the League title. Kevin Chapman (ex-Steam Engine) replaced Chappell as captain in 2001-02 and successfully defended the title and reached Cup final. Sportsman teams dominated the 2001 Summer League, with Lambeth Sportsman ‘C’ taking title over Lambeth Sportsman ‘A’ but then team folded. Chapman won 2001-02 singles title as Sportsman player. Other players included Neal Hall, Stephen Condon, Paul Eldridge, Paul Sayers, Mikey Clayton, Tony Bailey, and Richard Brown. Condon and Eldridge won 2000-01 pairs title. Hall, Condon, Bailey and Brown reunited at Rosie O’Grady’s in 2004-05 season, the precursor team to JFK’s

1997-98 (as Giraffe): 8 (of 12)

1998-99: Did not enter

1999-2000: 2 (of 10)

2000-2001 (as Lambeth Sportsman): 1 (of 12)

2001-02: 1 (of 9)

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THE LORD NELSON - Union Street, Southwark

Joined in 2003-04, captained by Terry Lydon. Player Larry Parker reached singles final in 2003-04. Other players included Bob and Danny. Withdrew in 2004-05

2003-04: 5 (of 9)

2004-05: =11 (of 14)

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THE LOUGHBOROUGH - Loughborough Road, Brixton

One-season entrant only. Joined in 2003-04, captained by John Ennis but failed to make an impact and decided not to make a return entry

2003-04: 7 (of 9)

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NOLAN’S - Wilcox Road, Vauxhall

League regulars since 2004-05 season under the captaincy of Shaun Nolan. Perennial good-natured strugglers, immensely popular with other teams and an established part of the league. Current players include Chris Walsh and the inimitable Angus Carslaw. Former players include Mikey Clayton, Wake Ziwande and Mark Mulongwe. Summer League runners-up in 2007. Fielded a short-lived second team, Nolan’s ‘B’, in 2006-07 season

2004-05: 10 (of 14)

2005-06: 9 (of 12)

2006-07: 7 (of 12)

2007-08: 5 (of 10)

2008-09: 8 (of 8)

2009-10: 8 (of 10)

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THE PINEAPPLE - Hercules Road, Lambeth

The longest-standing team in the league, captained at least since 1997 by Peter McCafferty (except for brief period in 1999-2000 when Dominic took over as captain, then 2000-01 when ex-Duke of Sussex player John Ghee was in charge). League runner-up in 1996-97, Cup winner in 1996-97 and Cup runner-up 2004-05. Current players include McCafferty, Alan Day, Alex Stones, Patrick McLaughlin, John Huddy, and Avril Mallon. Former players include Gavin Dancy, Sean O’Neill, Michael Finnegan, Steve Babbs, Toby Coulting, Mark Neeson, John Munro (winner of 2008 Summer singles title playing for Pineapple before joining JFK’s All-Stars), Lee Mager (who formed Riley’s Victoria LSE), Paul Williams (who formed Crown and Cushion) and most notably 2001-2002 pairs tournament runners-up Luis Abelo and Pat Hynan. Abelo also runner-up 2002 Christmas singles event

1997-98: 4 (of 12)

1998-99: 4 (of 14)

1999-2000: 9 (of 10)

2000-01: 9 (of 12)

2001-02: 5 (of 9)

2002-03: 3 (of 6)

2003-04: 6 (of 9)

2004-05: 8 (of 14)

2005-06: 6 (of 12)

2006-07: 9 (of 12)

2007-08: 7 (of 10)

2008-09: 7 (of 8)

2009-10: 5 (of 10)

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THE PLOUGH - Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell

One of the league’s one-off entrants. Joined league in 2005-06, captained by Bernie Healey. Team included Ian Geoghegan and Patric Nutton. Did OK but decided not to come back

2005-06: 7 (of 12)

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THE QUEEN ANNE - Vauxhall Walk, Vauxhall

The pub and strip bar run by the late Denise D’Courtney may be the most unlikely venue for any team in the league but it joined in 2004-05 and enjoyed quick success, winning the League on its debut. The departure of players like Manuel Fontes and Bruno Silva hurt it and the following year it finished bottom of the eleven teams who completed the season. Fontes went on to set up Ca’t’espero before joining the Bell. Silva later joined the Jacks

2004-05: 1 (of 14)

2005-06: 11 (of 12)

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THE RATPACK - JFK’s, 188 Rye Lane, Peckham

Definitive ‘all-star’ team brought together to contest 2008-09 campaign. Won Cup but finished second in League behind neighbours JFK’s. Captained by Neil ‘Rat’ Toms and included such luminaries as Dean Wisher, Danny Miller, Mark Thrussell, Jonathan Runghen and Rob Southey

2008-09: 2 (of 8)

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RILEY’S VICTORIA ‘A’ - Semley Place, Victoria

New team formed out of the Victoria club north of the river to contest 2009-10 campaign, although struggled to finish the season

2009-10: 9 (of 10)
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RILEY’S VICTORIA LSE - Semley Place, Victoria

Formed by Lee Mager (who had spent a season with the Pineapple) out of students at the London School of Economics. Played initially out of JFK’s for 2009 Summer campaign but moved to Riley’s Victoria for Winter season under captaincy of Chris Gully. Struggled to finish its fixtures

2009-10: 7 (of 10)

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THE RISING SUN - Harper Road, Newington

Joined in 2004-05, captained by John, it failed to complete its only season in the league

2004-05: =11 (of 14)

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ROSIE O’GRADY’S - Manor Place, Walworth - See JFK’S

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THE ROYAL STANDARD - Hillingdon Street, Walworth

Captained by Danny, joined in 2004-05 but failed to complete the season

2004-05: =11 (of 14)

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THE SHIP - Kennington Road, Kennington

One of the long-standing teams in the league but one with a bit of a stop-start history. Originally captained by John Haddad, then by Aron Traynor. Cup runners-up to the Durham in 1997-98 and John Delaney reached singles final in 1998-1999. Other players included Paul Delaney, Danny Moloney, Martin Lewis, and Anthony Blake. Michael Dempsey took over captaincy in 2000-01, after which the team folded, although a new team started up there a year later in the inaugural Weir Inns league, this one skippered by jovial Welshman John Duggan. This team ran for three seasons, fielding 2004 Christmas singles event champion Mike in its line-up, before dropping out but was once again reformed, for one year only, in 2006-07

1997-98: 6 (of 12)

1998-99: 6 (of 14)

1999-2000: 7 (of 10)

2000-01: 8 (of 12)

2001-02: Did not enter

2002-03: 5 (of 6)

2003-04: 9 (of 9)

2004-05: 9 (of 14)

2005-06: Did not enter

2006-07: 10 (of 12)

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THE SPANISH PATRIOT (1) - Lower Marsh, Waterloo

Originally captained by Lee, then by Aaron Barnet. Team included Ronnie Lynch, Darren McCormick, Paul Flanaghan, and Bill Flanaghan. Folded in 1999 although the venue returned to the league as the temporary home for the former Horse and Groom (see The Union Jack) in 2001-02 season. Sufficient interest among pub staff and regulars resulted in formation of second team at the venue in addition to that nomadic outfit, playing as Spanish Patriot ‘B’ but this barely lasted a quarter of the season and the main team also moved on before the season finished

1997-98 (as Spanish Patriot): 11 (of 12)

1998-99: 10 (of 14)

1999-2000: Did not enter

2000-01: Did not enter

2001-02 (as Spanish Patriot ‘B’): =8 (of 9)
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THE SPANISH PATRIOT (2) - Lower Marsh, Waterloo - See THE UNION JACK
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ST BRIDE’S TAVERN - Bridewell Place, City

First pub north of the river to join the league in 2004-05, under captaincy of Ronan Lynch, but did not complete the season

2004-05: =11 (of 14)
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THE STAGE DOOR - Webber Street, Southwark

Joined the league in 2000-01 but failed to finish season. Captained by David Gander

2000-01: =11 (of 12)

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THE STEAM ENGINE - Cosser Street, Lambeth

Joined the league in 1998-99. Originally captained by Vic Rawlings who handed over the reins in 2000-01 to future league secretary Kevin Chapman. New leadership had immediate impact, with Steam Engine ‘B’ runner-up in 2000 Summer League, Aaron Ellis and Ruairi Flynn runners-up pairs title 2000-2001. Other top players included Mikey Clayton (later Lambeth Sportsman, Ca’t’espero, Nolan’s and Union Jack), Jermaine Paul, Michael Chapman, Graham Wood, Billy Burton, Martin Lillywhite, Scott Christie, and South African Andre Burger. After that season Chapman left to join Lambeth Sportsman, Flynn took over as captain of the Durham, and the team folded. Dormant for a number of years until resurrected by Lorraine Harron in 2007-08 but struggled during its return season

1998-99: 13 (of 14)

1999-2000: 3 (of 10)

2000-2001: 4 (of 12)

2001-02: Did not enter

2002-03: Did not enter

2003-04: Did not enter

2004-05: Did not enter

2005-06: Did not enter

2006-07: Did not enter

2007-08: 8 (of 10)

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SUCHARD’S - Crucifix Lane, Lambeth

Joined in 2007-08 under captaincy of Dave Elston but failed to complete the season

2007-08: =9 (of 10)
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THE TWO EAGLES - Brook Drive, Kennington

Captained by Don Williams. Early regular in the league. Always a popular away venue due to the high quality Caribbean food served there! Consistently strong performer and Cup runner-up 1998-99 to the Duchy. Other players included Eddie Elliot, Joey Webb and Conor Devlin

1997-98: =2 (of 12)

1998-99: 2 (of 14)

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THE UNION JACK - Union Street, Southwark

One of the oldest teams in the league but one which has gone through more than a few venue and name changes over the years. Formed for the 1997-98 season as the Jubilee Tavern on York Road, Waterloo, then moved to the Florence Nightingale, Westminster Bridge Road, mid-way through the following season. Moved again to Horse and Groom, Westminster Bridge Road, 2000-01 but moved a further time mid-way to finish season at the Spanish Patriot, Lower Marsh. Moved again mid-season 2001-02 to take up brief residence at the Duke of Sussex, Bayliss Road before moving to the Crown, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, in 2002. In 2004-05 the team returned to its original home at the Jubilee, then in 2006 moved to share at the Bell, Webber Street, playing as Red Star Bell. Settled at Union Jack in 2008-09,

Captained throughout all these moves by Darren O’Byrne. Over the years the team has traditionally developed its own players and they have moved locations loyally with it - examples include John Ballantyne, George Burke, Will Campbell, Brendan Connors, Michael Formoy, Gary Garrib, Dave Haydon, Simon Notton, Ronnie Owen, Martin Scutt, Hamid Sidki, William Tweed, and Nas Zekria. In recent years team has recruited from elsewhere including Mikey Clayton (ex-Steam Engine, Lambeth Sportsman, Ca’t’espero, and Nolan’s), Alex Lawrence and Akar Necati (both ex-Beehive and Bell / Jacks), and other experienced recent additions include Nigel Smith and Danny Moffatt. Cup runners-up 2009-10. Connors reached singles final 2004-05 as Jubilee player. Team has dominated Summer League in recent years: Red Star ‘A’ won title in 2007 and successfully defended in 2008 as Union Jack ‘A’ over teammates Union Jack ‘B’. In 2009 Union Jack ‘B’ reversed this result, pushing the ‘A’ team into second place. Haydon won 2007 Summer singles for Red Star ‘A’ over ‘B’ player Scutt, Clayton also runner-up in 2008 Summer singles playing for Union Jack ‘B’. Tweed runner-up 2007 Christmas singles event for Red Star Bell

1997-98 (as Jubilee Tavern): 7 (of 12)

1998-99 (as Florence Nightingale): 11 (of 14)

1999-2000: 5 (of 10)

2000-01 (as Spanish Patriot): 5 (of 12)

2001-02 (as Duke of Sussex): 4 (of 9)

2002-03 (as Crown): 2 (of 6)

2003-04: 4 (of 9)

2004-05 (as Jubilee Tavern): 6 (of 14)

2005-06: 4 (of 12)

2006-07 (as Red Star Bell): 5 (of 12)

2007-08: 3 (of 10)

2008-09 (as Union Jack): 4 (of 8)

2009-10: 4 (of 10)

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THE WOODMAN - Battersea High Street, Battersea

Joined inaugural Weir Inns league in 2002-03. Captained by Jason, supported by Mark and Adam among others, it failed to complete the season

2002-03: 6 (of 6)
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WOOOSH! - Nolan’s, Wilcox Road, Vauxhall

Formed by Jim Coltart to contest Summer League 2008, originally playing out of Coach and Horses, Fleet Street. Moved to share Nolan’s venue for that Winter season. Andy and Peter Whyte, the first twins to play in the league were part of the initial set-up, having played with Coltart in Scotland. Paul Pitman and Grant Smith are among the loyal players in the current team

2008-09: 6 (of 8)

2009-10: 6 (of 10)