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Rob Taylor
Current Job: Builder
Why included: He is included for the game he loves, 8-Ball Pool.
Calverton has a history of great Pool players, the first man to introduce tournament play into this village, and possibly Nottinghamshire, was Vic Leaper in the 1970's. I've seen them all in my time From Vic's great side, of the early eighties that won every cup available to them, to the present day lot. But in all that time nobody has shown such passion and commitment to the game than Rob Taylor. I've been in teams, with him for the old Welfare, White Lion and Cherry Tree and he just loves to win. I recall a game for the White Lion, in the eighties, when Rob played a guy called Ron Bettison (Green Dragon). Now Ron had a reputation for being a bit of a tactician (thats Pool jargon for slow)
and at that time Rob for a good Sunday night on the booze. But in the game
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Derek Watson
Nickname: Nobby
Former Job: Collier at Calverton Colliery
Current Job: Retired
Why included: For his dedication to
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Rob's will to win was apparent from the off. After an hours tip-tapping around the table, the leg was abandoned as a rerack. This was because neither player gave an inch and the referee deemed that no progress was being made. The leg was replayed and Rob won this drawn out affair over another hour later! - What price he's still the Captain of the Cherry Tree Pool team in 20 years time?
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the game he loves, Darts. He has been one of the best players in the
county for donkeys years. He is still going strong even now in his
retirement. Together with Mick Radford they are the best and most
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Nobby at the colliery 1960's
No need for explanations - this man is included just for his general wackiness!!
