Darren Johnson and Robert Thornton took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day 1 of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Richie Howson in the Saturday’s finale at the Modus Super Series.
Johnson, who entered Group C having finished 4th in Group A earlier in the week, won four of his five matches to take the early lead, as he recorded victories over Steve Perran, Mike Huntley, Peter Manley and Andy Jenkins, with his only defeat coming against Alan Norris.
Elsewhere, Mike Huntley and Alan Norris are the closest competitors to Johnson, as the pair sit 2nd and 3rd respectively on 6 points each, with Andy Jenkins and Peter Manley sit 4th and 5th on 4 points each and Steve Perran bottom on 2 points.
In Group B, Scottish Veteran Robert Thornton took the early lead, after winning three of his four matches on Thursday evening, as he recorded victories over Martyn Turner, Ian Moss and Trina Gulliver, with his only defeat coming against Adam Mould, who also ended the night on 6 points and is tied with Thornton on a leg difference of +6.
Elsewhere, Ian Moss sits in 3rd on 4 points, with Martyn Turner and Trina Gulliver sat 4th and 5th respectively on 2 points each, heading into the final day of Group B.
Modus Super Series continues on Friday with players continuing to battle out as they aim to join Richie Howson in Saturday’s finale, with Johnson and Thornton taking the early lead thus far. Group C will commence from 9:30am GMT and Group B will commence from 10pm GMT. Play will be streamed live on the Modus YouTube channel, Sporty Stuff TV or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.
Modus Super Series Week 9
Group C Day 1- Thursday 5th January
Peter Manley 4-3 Mike Huntley
Darren Johnson 4-0 Steve Perren
Alan Norris 4-2 Andy Jenkins
Steve Perren 4-3 Peter Manley
Mike Huntley 4-1 Andy Jenkins
Alan Norris 4-3 Darren Johnson
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Peter Manley
Alan Norris 4-1 Steve Perren
Darren Johnson 4-2 Mike Huntley
Andy Jenkins 4-1 Steve Perren
Darren Johnson 4-0 Peter Manley
Mike Huntley 4-1 Alan Norris
Darren Johnson 4-3 Andy Jenkins
Mike Huntley 4-1 Steve Perren
Peter Manley 4-2 Alan Norris
Group B Day 1
Robert Thornton 4-2 Martyn Turner
Adam Mould 4-0 Trina Gulliver
Robert Thornton 4-1 Ian Moss
Martyn Turner 4-1 Trina Gulliver
Ian Moss 4-2 Adam Mould
Robert Thornton 4-1 Trina Gulliver
Adam Mould 4-2 Martyn Turner
Trina Gulliver 4-3 Ian Moss
Adam Mould 4-2 Robert Thornton
Ian Moss 4-0 Martyn Turner
Modus Super Series Week 9
Group C Day 2 Fixtures- Friday 6th January
Alan Norris v Peter Manley
Steve Perren v Mike Huntley
Andy Jenkins v Darren Johnson
Mike Huntley v Alan Norris
Peter Manley v Darren Johnson
Steve Perren v Andy Jenkins
Darren Johnson v Mike Huntley
Alan Norris v Steve Perren
Andy Jenkins v Peter Manley
Alan Norris v Darren Johnson
Mike Huntley v Andy Jenkins
Steve Perren v Peter Manley
Andy Jenkins v Alan Norris
Darren Johnson v Steve Perren
Peter Manley v Mike Huntley
Group B Day 2 Fixtures
Martyn Turner v Ian Moss
Robert Thornton v Adam Mould
Ian Moss v Trina Gulliver
Adam Mould v Martyn Turner
Trina Gulliver v Robert Thornton
Ian Moss v Adam Mould
Trina Gulliver v Martyn Turner
Robert Thornton v Ian Moss
Adam Mould v Trina Gulliver
Martyn Turner v Robert Thornton
—–ENDS—–
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