Mixed pairs title defence is over
HOPES that Guernsey's Ali Merrien and Nottingham's Simon Skelton might retain the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines world indoor mixed pairs title were dashed at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk yesterday.
HOPES that Guernsey's Ali Merrien and Nottingham's Simon Skelton might retain the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines world indoor mixed pairs title were dashed at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk yesterday.
The proud defending champions endured a frustrating game against England's Debbie Stavrou and Scottish legend David Gourlay, and were beaten to the punch, 7-7, 7-2.
'Nothing seemed to go right for us,' said Skelton.
'It wasn't as if luck played a big part in the game, but whereas David always seemed to be getting the right touches, my best bowls often went unrewarded.'
