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Black sheep doesn't come in to it at all.

I've made as many friends through County in 3 years as I made through Croydon pool in 20, so that would suggest it is generally a decent bunch who make people feel welcome. Certainly you socialise with a far wider group being part of a squad of 60 players than you ever could as part of a team of 7 on a Tueday.

Equally, history shows that Surrey A team, and indeed most of the squad, has been made up largely of Tolworth and Warriors players. There is very little Croydon representation. 2 players last year, Kyle & Kellyfish, who are part of the Croydon Interleague set-up, played County. There is no more or less to it than that.

It certainly won't change whilst people from Croydon don't bother representing.

As for the 'disrespect', there wasn't any, there was simply no Presentation last year because some on the Commitee felt there was a lack of demand.

The likely poor turn-out from the Interleague KO Cup Winners and Runners-Up for 2006 might point to them being right.

If Croydon players feel they get their 'fix' on a Tueday, that's all well and good.

For those that are interested in playing pool on a wider scale, then they should consider going to Trials in January.

My own experience tells me they will be welcomed with open arms. As long as they are reliable and commited.

Ask Sean Kelly what pool event he is most looking forward to next season, pound to a penny it will be the Intercounty National Finals at Yarmouth.