Ransomes Badminton Blog

KEEPING UP OUR WINNING WAYS

2010-01-06T14:58:00.002Z

Another convincing win - this time over the quacked Drakes.

Ransomes 7 Walton & Kirton 2

2009-11-09T18:00:00.001Z

Curtains for Walton & Kirton

Hadleigh 5.5 Ransomes 3.5

2009-10-27T10:40:00.002Z

Never have liked this place. Even worse this time as the hall was too hot which made the shuttles fly too fast.
They won't like our place - they'll probably suffer from hypothermia.

Ransomes 8.5 Bosmere B 0.5

2009-10-06T08:01:00.004Z

We must send an invitation to Roy Keane to come and see how things should be done.

PROMOTED

2009-07-21T08:24:00.007Z

THIS IS WHAT THE OPPOSITION WILL HAVE TO FACE NEXT SEASON

Ransomes 7 Holywells 2

2009-03-24T10:12:00.003Z

An excellent win in our final match of a very successful season.

BSP 0 Ransomes 9

2009-03-11T16:52:00.002Z

BSP totally overpowered on their own patch by rampant Ransomes.

Meridians 5 - Ransomes 4

2009-03-02T09:17:00.001Z

Once again we came unstuck with the dreaded flying birds. We whacked them as hard as we could until they were well-ruffled (losing out 30-28 in one game – a record?) but the opposition kept bringing new fully-fledged ones out of the box. Things were not made any better by the presence of a Finch that had escaped from its cage and kept twittering on the sidelines. Unfortunately, the opposition ended up chirping on their perch after the match.

Holywells 2.5 Ransomes 6.5

2009-02-24T11:48:00.001Z

They need more than Holy Wells or Holy Water to beat the likes of Ransomes. They need a Holy Miracle.

Ransomes 9 - BSP 0

2009-02-18T16:49:00.002Z

BSP given a sound hammering by a rampant Ransomes.

Ransomes 7 Bosmere 2 - Grit in abundance

2009-02-10T10:01:00.002Z

No wonder there's a shortage of grit and salt for the roads - it's all at Ransomes. Grit in the form of pure determination and salt to rub into Bosmere's wounds after they suffered a second bruising by Ransomes. This abundance of grit and salt will ensure that Ransomes do not slip up no matter how hazardous the going may get. The path to the league title is being systematically cleared of all obstacles.

Gainsborough 2.5 Ransomes 6.5

2009-02-10T09:55:00.002Z

Sheer determination on the part of the well-oiled and finely tuned Ransomes machine ensured that there was no Gain for Gainsborough.

The Ransomes machine is starting to look unstoppable.

FEATHERED

2009-01-23T16:49:00.001Z

Kesgrave 8 Ransomes 1

WE WAS FEATHERED!!!

CRUNCHING POSTPONED

2008-12-11T17:16:00.005Z

Our team turned up on Monday all keyed up to give Holywells a good crunching but the opposition failed to turn up!!!

Following on from the previous post, it does seem as if no-one is prepared to take us on the moment as they don't fancy being pulverised by the Ransomes crunching machine.

We are clearly acquiring a bit of a reputation.

NEWS FLASH

2008-12-08T11:03:00.004Z

NEWS FLASH:

Bosmere B are unable to raise a team for the match on 12th January - now rescheduled for Monday 9th February 2009.

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They have obviously seen the league table, read the blogs and are running scared.

Tried to use "yellow" font colour for this blog but unfortunately it was not very legible.

Ransomes 5.5 Kesgrave B 3.5

2008-11-18T09:27:00.003Z

KESGRAVEYARD

Ransomes 6 Gainsborough 3

2008-11-11T08:26:00.001Z

歷史!!!!!!!

後來日本亦自創了一種羽毛球，球板以木製成Will球則是而櫻桃Tom加上羽毛製成，不過由於製造成本太貴Fitchie而且球身太重，速度JP太快，不便於打擊，因此Richard漸漸在Graham日本消失: 6-3

Ransomes 6.5 Bosmere B 2.5

2008-10-28T10:01:00.005Z

What a result! Does it get any better than this? Bosmere have been unbeaten for two years but were ripped apart on their home patch last night by a ruthless Ransomes squad on a mission. The convincing score of 6.5 - 2.5 demonstrates the potential now being unleashed by a highly motivated machine capable of crunching everything in its path. The opposition won't be worrying about the Credit Crunch when they are on the receiving end of the Ransomes Crunch.

Ransomes 8 Meridians 1

2008-10-14T08:20:00.001Z

Excellent start to the new season.

AGM

2008-06-20T19:17:00.001Z

AGM held on 2 June 2008

TESTING

2008-01-18T12:31:00.001Z

No new posts.

NEW STRIP DOES THE TRICK

2007-09-25T07:23:00.000Z

Ransomes entered a new era in their match against Holywells at Sidegate Avenue last night.

Proudly sporting their new personalised strip displaying a flying shuttlecock, the three shuttlecocks flying around the court completely mesmerised the opposition and Ransomes notched up a convincing 6 1/2 - 2 1/2 victory.

The new era of professionalism and total commitment was evident from start to finish and should serve as a warning to the other teams in the league.

The revitalised and rejuvenated Ransomes outfit has all it takes to go right to the top.

What you can do when you really try

2007-06-05T21:39:00.000Z

Excellent win by RF + JB against JF + GG after AGM.

DON'T LET THESE PHOTOS DECEIVE YOU

2007-05-23T09:51:00.001Z

We are tougher than we look

2007-05-23T09:51:00.000Z

RANSOMES GET IT WRIGHT - CRUCIAL DRAW

2007-03-21T10:06:00.000Z

From our Biased Correspondent:

The much maligned[???] selection committee was last night vindicated in their decision to make tactical changes for the crucial clash with East Bergholt.

Brothers Will and Tom Wright performed heroically to record 2.5 points against very strong opposition. With excellent support from the ever-reliable George/Bradley partnership (who collected 2 points) Ransomes were able to record a crucial away draw that could be the difference between staying up or being relegated. The two P’s, Potter and Prentice, battled manfully to record zero points.

The team held an impromptu meeting after the match in a local hostelry where the complexities of modern day badminton were discussed. Thanks to John Potter for buying the drinks and Richard for getting the crisps.

Quotes from those involved:-

“It was a good venue and they played with good shuttles, even Benji could have played here" [???]
Richard Bradley

“Don’t be ridiculous Richard” [???]
Neil, Will and Tom

“It was like World War III out there”
John Potter

N.B.: [???]s added by Official Blogger Benji who does not approve of any form of winding up.

TUESDAY'S MATCH AT EAST BERGHOLT

2007-03-19T08:24:00.000Z

The line-up for Tuesday's crucial away match against East Bergholt (at East Bergholt High School - start time 7.30) is as follows:

John P + Neil
Tom Wright + Will Wright
Richard + Graham

We must win this match. East Bergholt were beaten at home by Deben Vale earlier this season, so we CAN do it.

The headlines in Wednesday blog must read:
EAST BERGHOLT'S HOPES GONE WEST
RANSOMES SHOW THEM THE WAY

RANSOMES 6 1/2 - MERIDIANS 2 1/2

2007-03-06T09:21:00.000Z

From our special correspondent:
The highly motivated Ransomes squad gave an excellent display of the spirit in which goodminton should be played.

MATCH AGAINST MERIDIANS 5 MARCH 2007

2007-03-05T10:58:00.000Z

Our team is as follows:

Graham + Richard B
Neil + Tom
Will + Benji

ADASTRAL PARK HUMILIATED

2007-02-27T09:17:00.000Z

SIDEGATE AVENUE - 26/02/07
Adastral Park were made to look very second rate as they were beaten conviningly by Ransomes (6 1/2 - 2 1/2).
It looks as if Adastral Park will finish above Ransomes in the final league table, but on this performance it is difficult to see why this should be.

MIXED LEAGUE - HAMLETS C WITHDRAWN

2007-02-26T09:41:00.000Z

Please note that Halmets C have withdrawn from the Mixed league. Therefore, the match on Thursday 1st March has been cancelled.

PLAY LIKE THIS AND WE WON'T GET RELEGATED

2007-02-22T19:52:00.001Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2k-tsX5KE

Men's Match at Hadleigh Wednesday 21 Feb 07

2007-02-21T10:02:00.000Z

We lost 6.5 - 2.5.
Oh dear, we're in trouble now.
Still, we will give Meridians C a good hammering on 5 March.

Fixture List

2007-02-21T09:57:00.000Z

I am uploading the fixture list again for reference. It's only of use if you know which day of the week it is.

Badminton Demonstration

2007-02-07T18:47:00.001Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poD5hZ0q95c

League Positions

2007-02-06T09:36:00.000Z

Check out our league positions at http://www.theidbl.btinternet.co.uk/
Mixed = 5
Mens = 4a

2007-02-06T08:41:00.001Z

RANSOMES 6 DEBEN VALE 3

2007-02-06T08:38:00.000Z

MATCH REPORT
DEBEN VALE FAIL TO PREVAIL
Deben Vale were convincingly beaten by an efficient Ransomes squad led in exemplary manner by the G George/R Bradley pairing who scored a highly impressive maximum. The other two pairs (N Prentice/T Wright and W Wright/J Bennett) fought bravely to gain 1 ½ points each thus ensuring a good victory for Ransomes.

The score sheet is incorrect - Neil and Tom WON 24-22.

MATCH AGAINST DEBEN VALE MON 5 FEB

2007-02-01T12:23:00.000Z

Dear Goodminton Players,

For Monday's match against Deben Vale, the selected team and provisional starting order is as follows:

Graham + Richard B
Neil + Tom
Will + JP (or Benji if JP is not fit).

Graham + Benji

Match Report

2007-01-30T08:18:00.000Z

Mixed Result
Mon 29/01/07 Ransomes 4 1/2 - Meridians 4 1/2
Ransomes came close to giving Meridians their first beating of the season despite fielding two pairings ( I. Lewiston/W. Wright and S. Taylor-Marriot/J. Fitch) that had virtually no previous experience of playing together. Nevertheless, both these pairs came up with the goods against strong opposition. S. Flewitt/J. Bennett were on court in game 8 with the scores standing at 4 - 3 in Ransomes' favour. Unfortunately, J "Benji" Bennett's performance was well below par in the first half and he was left floundering on numerous occasions by the skillful opposition who won the half. However, the Ransomes pair approached the second half with typical determination and secured the draw. An excellent all-round performance.

ALL ABOUT BADMINTON

2007-01-28T18:43:00.000Z

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton

2006-2007 FIXTURE LIST

2007-01-28T16:46:00.000Z

DEMONSTRATION VIDEO - click on link:

2007-01-24T20:49:00.000Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBMBRl11Yo

Ransomes versus The Drakes

2007-01-23T08:22:00.000Z

Match Report
Drakes sent Quacking
The Drakes were given a good ducking by an on-fire Ransomes outfit at Sidegate Avenue last night (Monday 22/01/07). Ransomes were inspired by their new playing surface, and displayed grit and determination to win the match convincingly 5 1/2 - 3 1/2.
Ransomes - where Badminton becomes Goodminton.

WHERE IT'S AT

2007-01-18T17:01:00.001Z

We are at:

Sidegate Avenue

Ipswich

email: benmartrans@aol.com

2007-01-18T16:44:00.000Z

Club Night: Monday 7.30 - 10.30
Number of Members: 14