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Bill Gray
Rating
605
Current Handicap
14
Season:
71
Matches Played
33
Wins
38
Losses
46%
Win Rate
6.2
Avg Win Margin
8.7
Avg Loss Margin
20-12
Home Record
13-26
Away Record
Milestones
Career
No career milestones yet — keep bowling!
Next goal: 50 Wins33/50
Season Highlights
2016
Home Dominance
8/8 home
Handicap Trend
All Time · 71 matches
+14 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current14
Win Percentage(40%)
46%score-0.07→contribution-0.03
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
6.2score-0.31→contribution-0.08
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
8.7score-0.11→contribution-0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
35%score-0.30→contribution-0.03
Opponent Strength(10%)
749score-0.38→contribution-0.04
Weighted Score-0.190
Sample Size Confidence
90%(71/75 matches)
Rating905 → shrunk 915→ adjusted 615
Handicap14
Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by a confidence factor (matches ÷ 75), so players with few games don't get extreme handicaps. Recency blend: the shrunk all-time rating is blended with a separate rating from the last 2 seasons, weighted up to 40% based on recent match volume (30+ matches = full 40%). Players with no recent matches keep their all-time rating unchanged. Rating is mapped to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger).
League
33W38L71 matches·46.5% win rate
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Meols | 2016–2019 | League 3 | 71 | 33 | 38 | 46.5% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2019 | vs Withens Lane | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 3 |
| 9/4/2019 | vs Poulton | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 8/9/2019 | Howard Fern | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 3 |
| 8/2/2019 | Beryl Bell | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 3 |
| 7/29/2019 | Derek Potter | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/26/2019 | Phil Gordon | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 3 |
| 7/15/2019 | Rod White | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 3 |
| 7/12/2019 | Ronnie Abbott | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 7/8/2019 | John Wyburn | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 7/5/2019 | Dereck Snedker | A | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 3 |
| 7/1/2019 | John Eisen | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 3 |
| 6/28/2019 | Colin Goodwin | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 3 |
| 6/21/2019 | Wendy Thompson | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 3 |
| 6/17/2019 | Margaret Leach | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 6/14/2019 | Ian Mckillop | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 6/10/2019 | Carol Wyburn | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 5/31/2019 | Peter Fishwick | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 5/24/2019 | Mary Fishwick | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 5/17/2019 | Bill Tiplady | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 3 |
| 5/10/2019 | Don Plant | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 5/3/2019 | Allan Clarke | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 3 |
| 8/3/2018 | Howard Fern | H | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 7/27/2018 | Kevin Pulham | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 3 |
| 7/13/2018 | Bill Tiplady | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 3 |
| 7/6/2018 | Julie Preston | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 3 |
| 7/2/2018 | Stephen Preston | A | 6-21 | LOSS | -15 | League | League 3 |
| 6/29/2018 | David Blackburn | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 3 |
| 6/15/2018 | Mo Kellett | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 3 |
| 6/11/2018 | Sue Tilston | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 6/8/2018 | Henry Wilson | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 3 |
| 6/1/2018 | Chloe Cavanagh | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 5/25/2018 | Chloe Cavanagh | A | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 3 |
| 5/21/2018 | Sheila Hobley | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 5/11/2018 | Roger Hamer | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 5/4/2018 | Alan Mawby | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | League 3 |
| 8/18/2017 | Johnathan Bendrey | A | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 3 |
| 8/11/2017 | Sheila Hobley | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 8/7/2017 | Terry Scott | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 3 |
| 8/4/2017 | Jim Mason | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/31/2017 | Phil Gordon | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 3 |
| 7/24/2017 | vs Thingwall B | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 3 |
| 7/7/2017 | Peter Lowe | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 6/30/2017 | Brian Sadler | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 3 |
| 6/23/2017 | John Wyburn | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 3 |
| 6/16/2017 | Nigel Ward | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 3 |
| 6/2/2017 | Nicky Bailey | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 5/26/2017 | Jessie Tiplady | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 3 |
| 5/19/2017 | Margie Vickers | A | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 5/12/2017 | Jonathan Nowell-fenna | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 3 |
| 5/5/2017 | Roy Brannon | H | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 4/28/2017 | Arthur Jones | A | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 3 |
| 4/24/2017 | Dereck Snedker | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 3 |
| 4/21/2017 | Doreen Butler | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 8/19/2016 | Teresa Dobson | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 8/12/2016 | Don Lawrence | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 3 |
| 8/8/2016 | John Mcgibbon | H | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 8/5/2016 | Peter Breen | A | 2-21 | LOSS | -19 | League | League 3 |
| 8/1/2016 | Nigel Lowe | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/29/2016 | Mary Fishwick | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 7/22/2016 | Phil Gordon | A | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 3 |
| 7/15/2016 | David Blackburn | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 7/8/2016 | Keith Gentle | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 3 |
| 7/1/2016 | Nigel Ward | A | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 3 |
| 6/17/2016 | Jack Goudie | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 6/3/2016 | Barbara Patterson | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 3 |
| 5/27/2016 | Malcolm Dunn | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 3 |
| 5/20/2016 | Alan Bennett | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 3 |
| 5/13/2016 | George Roberts | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 3 |
| 5/6/2016 | Val Rudd | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 3 |
| 4/29/2016 | Des Clarke | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 3 |
| 4/22/2016 | Dave Smart | A | 5-21 | LOSS | -16 | League | League 3 |
Cartwright Cup6 games · 2W
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Glynis Lomax | Heswall RBL | 7-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Jack Kiley | Heswall RBL | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20171 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Mark Smith | Kendal | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20162 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Jessie Tiplady | Pensby B | 21-20 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | * Owen Doyle | New Brighton Quarry Vikings | 6-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20151 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Edwin Berry | Bebington Park | 21-13 | WIN | LOST |
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl5 games · 0W
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Edwin Berry | Bebington Park | 12-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Bill Astles * | Manor Road | 4-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20171 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Peter Breen | Cammell Laird B | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Rob Dobby | Harrison Park | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20151 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Colin Goodwin | Upton Victory Hall B | 8-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Stott Cup4 games · 1W
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Terry Platt | Grange | 14-21 | LOSS | WON |
| Quarters Round | Robin May | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 4-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Eddie Copple | Lord Napier | 11-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Philomena Kavanagh | Sacred Heart | 21-2 | WIN | LOST |
Frank Hurst Trophy3 games · 0W
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Paul Branscombe | Upton Victory Hall | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Ray Farrell | Hoylake Central & Melrose | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Ken Ashley | NB Quarry Vikings C | 14-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 0W
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Anita Richardson | West Kirby Victoria | 7-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Mark Bunting | Parkfield | 7-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Current Streak
1losses
In a slump
Longest Win Run
8
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
7
Career worst losing streak
Last 520% win rate
LWLLL
Last 1020% win rate— steady
LWLLLLLLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gordon | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0% | 7/26/2019 |
| Howard Fern | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 8/9/2019 |
| John Wyburn | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7/8/2019 |
| Dereck Snedker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/5/2019 |
| Mary Fishwick | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 5/24/2019 |
| Bill Tiplady | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 5/17/2019 |
| David Blackburn | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 6/29/2018 |
| Chloe Cavanagh | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 6/1/2018 |
| Sheila Hobley | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5/21/2018 |
| Nigel Ward | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 6/16/2017 |
Biggest Win
Johnathan Bendrey (+17)8/18/2017
Heaviest Defeat
Peter Breen (-19)8/5/2016
Nemesis
Phil Gordon0-3 H2H
Best Season
201672% · 18 matches
Worst Season
201821% · 14 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
63% → 31%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
70861 known · 10 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
1-233% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
27-3147% win rate
League 346.5%
33W·38L·71 played
Debut
Apr 22, 2016
Latest
Sep 9, 2019
Seasons Active
4 (3.4 yr span)
Matches / Season
17.8 (71 total)
Seasons
2016201720182019