We got to the venue at about 6:30pm, there Is no parking at the York Hall, so we had a bit of a walk to get there. It was great to catch up with friends as well. Fellow BWPPA players Roy Kimberley and Frankie Gillen were there, as well as quite a few players from GB9 including Imran Majid, Raj Hundal and Tony Drago. Pro9s very own Big Dave was there and I hear even more are arriving for tonights second session (Friday)
Now to the action Europe won the team match, but the Yanks won the doubles and the singles to lead 2-1, 4 matches were scheduled for day 1 but because the transmission ended at 11pm they couldn't play it, so Daz and Boyzi are first on tonight, but surely it will over run tonight if they are starting at 7pm and playing five matches rather than the scheduled four? But I am sure Matchroom Sport know what they are doing so who am I to argue?
So then 2-1 down, the atmosphere is great, the European fans are really getting behind the team, but one thing I have noticed is the Americans seem to have a bit more camaraderie during the matches Nick Varner seems to be encouraging more than Johan.
I can't wait for tonights session but I think we could do with leading, going into the 2 sessions tomorrow.
Below is a picture of my view of the action!
Thanks Matt
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