Fitzy on Fire 🔥 winning his first EABA title at the Jock McGregor.
Craig Fitzpatrick won his first EABA title at the Northern Snooker Centre winning the 2026 Jock McGregor Handicap. He defeated fellow Teesider Christopher Appleton in the final 191(-80) -102(-30). His high break on the day was a 77 in his first round match, but had a number of others over 50.
Fitzpatrick played consistently well all day winning six matches to take the glory. On the way to the final he defeated Terry McAdam, Peter Johnson and then Chris Taylor in the last 16. Paul Wood (Q/F) and Jason Devanney (S/F) were his other opponents. Devanney did well to reach the semis after picking out his cue after a long break.
Chris Appleton played well to reach the final beating Chris Mitchell, Sam Walker, Phil Johnson, Mick White and Jeff Robinson. His best match was his 240-88 win over Johnson with consistent breaks with a top one of 50. Devanney and Jeff Robinson were the losing semi finalists and both competed well across the day.
Nathan Mann won the plate event after suffering a first round exit to Chris Taylor who had breaks of 79,62 and 50. In the final he defeated Steve Hassack 208(-100) – 82(scr), with breaks of 61,53,51 and 50. He beat John Burns, Les Bird, Eddie Fielding on route to the final. He had the high break in the plate with a 164 in his semi-final match. Mark Hirst had the main competition high break with 119.
Steve Hassack did well reaching the final beating John Bedford, Eva Palmius, Neil Forsyth and Lee Cuthbert with a top break of 75 in his 182-116 win over Cuthbert in the plate semi finals.
The event attracted 48 players and it was great to see some new faces from Teesside competing. Special mention to David Stone and Charlie Kane coming down from Scotland too. Fantastic facilities at the Northern Snooker Centre as always!