With his virgin locks and caterpillar brows he could have easily turned to modeling had he not championed the profession of farming. Reigning across a colossal 1000 acres of farmland, you'll often find Keith topping the Barnard Castle mart prices with his store cattle. Looking forward to the 2014/15 domino season Dynamo says he's fitter and fresher than he's ever been. His one year sabbatical has re-energized the batteries and in pre-season Sunday practice sessions has been pulling 50p's out of the opponents corner easier than taking candy off a bairn!
The undisputed heavyweight of league dominoes! Graham plays an aggressive style of 5s & 3s with a focus on the strength of his own hand. A truly dangerous opponent when in control but he's also quick to kill if a game isn't going to plan. Often referred to as the clairvoyant of doms, rarely will a hand go by without the immortal phrase "I knew you had that!" We surmise but don't really wish to know that his extra sensory powers come from his mystic balls!
Meet Robert, fondly known as Burt. Much like the way he consumes his fish & chips, Burt's domino style is thoughtful, slow and methodical. Always a deep thinker of the game or in a deep sleep, you won't play a more tactical game throughout the season than against this sofa king. In a recent ESPN interview Robert lay his dominoes on the table saying his game had only two weakness, the black widow (double 4) and an inability to get off Helen's sofa. He is relishing the forthcoming season of dominoes and also his 11pm hot milk!
A Barney exile who found home in the Cotherstone fold. David is a true entrepreneur of life, who's glass is always half full of opportunity and usually mischief! Many an hour of dominoes can be played without a point taken as David regales stories from throughout past and present. Jokes are frequent, usually without the punchline but with a quick knot of the hanky these can be remembered for another occasion. Don't be bluffed by this smooth talking jackanory of Monday nights. His art is deception and his stories will throw you off your game, all to take an easy win and whisky!
Raised in the Northern hills of Weardale, Robbie is the gentleman of dominoes and yet another farmer amongst the team. His playing style reflects his farm, neat and tidy with great gains. You won't find a crooked domino on the table or crooked wall on his land, only a crooked tooth or two from a close encounter with a cow! Watch out when he's teamed up with Burt, a double helping of Roberts will rarely lose.
Don't be fooled by the Father Ted exterior of this fiery domino ace. Ian currently holds the individual points trophy from the 2013/14 season. He can attack strongly, takes great delight at grinding out a win and usually has a cunning plan. Bookies have him firm favourite to retain the points trophy and who would bet against him? With an aging domino league Hum-Ha has both youth and wits on his side, the odds are firmly stacked in his favour. When asked where his name Hum-Ha came from we were presented by a long pause....then a pondering "hum" followed by an almost knowing "arh." I guess we'll never know!
Mike is the youngest of the squad and the Alistair Brownlee of pub triathlon, a true all-rounder in every sense! Equally formidable on the dart board, quoit pitch or domino table and his talents don't end there. Within Lamb Chop's allotment you will find some of the Northeast's finest examples of flowers & vegetables. Silverware isn't anything new for this green fingered athlete and last season's division one league trophy was just another accolade for this Mr Diverse! Don't be too surprised if he's snapping at the heals of Hum-Ha Hunter for next season's individual points trophy.
Well there you have it, that's the players and here is the team...
