Barnsley Finish 4th In The World Club Champs

Jack Reid

Drennan Barnsley Blacks have finished just three points away from a medal in the World Club Championship.

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This year’s event was fished on the River Sava in Slovenia and saw a great turnout with 30 nations involved. Catching a dace/roach-like species called vimba on the bottom in depths up to 10 metres was the main tactic, with weights averaging 3-4kg a man.

The event was won by Slovakia (Sensas Povazska Bystrica) with a convincing 37.5pts total, followed by Hungary (Perfect-Tima’r-Mix Team) on 39pts and Russia (Team Allvega) who took the bronze medal with 41pts.

Despite England finishing a consistent 4th on Day One and 3rd on Day Two, they still had to settle for a place just off the winner’s podium with 44pts. A great effort from a talented squad and on a venue that is far removed from what they are used to back home!

Teams:

  • 1st Sensas Povazska Bystrica (Slovakia) 37.5pts
  • 2nd Perfect-Tima’r-Mix Team (Hungary) 39pts
  • 3rd Team Allvega (Russia) 41pts
  • 4th Drennan Barnsley Blacks (England) 44pts
  • 5th Trabucco Serbia (Serbia) 47pts

Barnsley Blacks – Day One:

  • James Dent 1st
  • Lee Kerry 3rd
  • Matt Godfrey 4th
  • Alan Scotthorne 7th
  • Sam Wildsmith 8th
  • Total: 23pts

Barnsley Blacks – Day Two:

  • Matt Godfrey 1st
  • Lee Kerry 2nd
  • Alan Scotthorne 5th
  • James Dent 5th
  • Dave Brooks 8th
  • Total: 21pts