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Crown Green Handicap

Ian Ford

Team: Pensby BDivision: Division BLast updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

848

Current Handicap

9
Honours
Season:

88

Matches Played

42

Wins

46

Losses

48%

Win Rate

8.5

Avg Win Margin

7.1

Avg Loss Margin

27-18

Home Record

15-28

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins42/50

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 88 matches

+9 Rising
1 Aug23 Jun1 Jun27 Jul11 Jun15 May22 Jul9 Jun6 Aug-13714
Started0
Lowest0
Current9
Win Percentage(35%)
48%
score-0.05→contribution-0.02
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
8.5
score+0.09→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.1
score+0.15→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
35%
score-0.30→contribution-0.03
Opponent Strength(15%)
893
score-0.17→contribution-0.02
Weighted Score-0.028
Sample Size Confidence
100%(88/75 matches)
Rating989 → shrunk 989→ adjusted 864
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)847
Recency Blend40% (67 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating857
Handicap9

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). 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 seasons selected in Handicap Calculation Years (currently 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), 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

42W46L88 matches·47.7% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Pensby B2021–2026Division B, Division C71323945.1%
Pensby C2019–2021Division C1510566.7%
Pensby2023Division B1010%
Oxton Cons B2016Division B1010%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/6/2026Gayle Formston-wrightH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
7/30/2026Cathy DohertyA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/29/2026Andrew MeldrumA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/28/2026Keith BarlowH7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision B
7/23/2026Eddie Thomas *A21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
7/15/2026Ian HackingA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision B
7/14/2026Phil Edge **H14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
7/2/2026Keith WilliamsA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
6/30/2026Peter BarkerH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision B
6/16/2026Julie DoranH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
6/11/2026Dave Simcoe **A12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision B
6/9/2026Peter GordonH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/26/2026Nigel WardH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
5/21/2026Chris WilliamsA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/14/2026Gail HewittA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
5/12/2026Connor BoydH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
5/5/2026Gary Maddock *H10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
8/12/2025Joe TaylorH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
8/5/2025Max MotleyA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/29/2025Thomas CollierH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
7/24/2025Roy BiggsA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
7/22/2025John LewisA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
7/15/2025Ian MckillopA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision B
7/8/2025Sue MargerisonA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/3/2025Paul QuinlanH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
7/1/2025Ian MorganA21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
6/26/2025vs Oxton ConsH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
6/24/2025Cathy KavanaghA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
6/17/2025Phil RichardsH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
6/10/2025Ian MuskettA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
6/3/2025Roy BiggsH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
5/20/2025Ian MckillopH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision B
5/15/2025Simon ThompsonH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
5/13/2025Matthew BradyA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
5/6/2025Brian DentonH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
8/6/2024Robbie DeanH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
8/1/2024Gary DonaldsonH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
7/30/2024Mark JonesA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
7/23/2024Joey LewisH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
7/16/2024David MansfieldH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
7/9/2024Stephen WheeldonA21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
6/19/2024vs Arno TixallA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
6/13/2024Gary DonaldsonA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision B
6/11/2024Leslie RoachH21-4WIN+17LeagueDivision B
6/4/2024Jordan McelnayA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
5/30/2024Geoff StampH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
5/14/2024John BensteadH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
5/7/2024Eddie MasseyA2-21LOSS-19LeagueDivision B
8/31/2023Eric CookA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
8/24/2023Carl AshworthH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
8/17/2023Philip JonesH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
8/16/2023vs Arno TixallA9-21LOSS-12LeagueDivision B
8/10/2023Kevin WalshA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
8/3/2023Eddie WoodH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
7/27/2023Roy BrannonA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
7/20/2023Paul LewinH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
7/11/2023Dwayne JonesA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
7/6/2023Alec HaynesH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
7/4/2023Edna CookH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
6/28/2023vs Arno TixallA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
6/22/2023Ian SeymourA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
6/15/2023Brian DentonH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
6/13/2023Mark PeersA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
6/8/2023Roy BrannonH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
6/1/2023Neil WrightA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
5/25/2023John RobertsH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
5/18/2023Gill SheenA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
8/4/2021vs Thingwall BH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision C
8/3/2021George LowdenA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision C
7/29/2021Martin HickmanH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
7/27/2021Alan MawbyA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
7/22/2021Adam RowlandsH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision C
7/21/2021vs Pt Sunlight Vill & Wks BH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision C
7/8/2021Leslie HobbsH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
6/30/2021vs Bromborough Pool BH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision C
6/23/2021vs Pensby BH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
6/17/2021Dereck SnedkerH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
6/15/2021Andrew ParnellA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision C
6/8/2021Henry WilsonA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision C
6/1/2021Keith MooresA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision C
5/25/2021Roy BiggsA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision C
5/19/2021vs Sea DogH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision C
5/18/2021Colin WolfarthH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision C
8/14/2019vs Heswall Rbl BH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision C
8/8/2019Kevin TurnerA7-21LOSS-14LeagueDivision C
8/7/2019vs Hoylake Central & MelroseA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision C
8/1/2019Roger HamerA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision C
5/31/2016Chris Griffiths-griptonA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
1 Cup Title Won
Geoff Clare Trophy 2021· Pensby B
Geoff Clare Trophy3 games · 2W 1×
2021 Winner3 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundRoss MilliganThingwall B21-14WINLOST
Semi Final RoundRoss MilliganThingwall B21-10WINWON
Final RoundThomas RichardsBebington Park13-21LOSSWON
George ONeill Trophy8 games · 6W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEthel (etty) Jones / Gary HughesArno Tixall15-6WINLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundLeslie Roach / Stephen RoachRoyden Hall15-2WINWON
Round of 16 RoundNick Burridge Jr / Tony SullivanGladstone15-11WINLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJoe Edwards / Ray LynchLever Club15-14WINLOST
20233 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEddie Wood / Paul HarrisSea Dog15-6WINWON
Round of 16 RoundFreda Whalley / Sue LawsonAlbany B14-15LOSSWON
Quarters RoundRobbie Dean / Andy SmithArno Tixall10-15LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundTony Sullivan / Brian HanlonGladstone15-14WINLOST
Andy Dawson Cup6 games · 2W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPhil EdgeLever Club B17-21LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPhil EdgeLever Club B21-19WINWON
Semi Final RoundBill DowTixall21-18WINLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundTerry MilnerLever Club B16-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundColin MounseyCammell Laird19-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundNicky BaileyPensby19-21LOSSLOST
Leverhulme Cup4 games · 2W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDavid MansfieldLever Club B21-13WINWON
Round of 16 RoundRay WilliamsAlbany6-21LOSSLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundRon WhytePensby C21-12WINWON
Quarters RoundNicola EcclesLever Club10-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

4

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

6

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
LWLLW
Last 1040% win rate— steady
LWLLWLLWLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Roy Biggs0330%7/24/2025
Arno Tixall0330%6/19/2024
Ian Mckillop11250%7/15/2025
Brian Denton202100%5/6/2025
Gary Donaldson0220%8/1/2024
Roy Brannon202100%7/27/2023
Gayle Formston-wright0110%8/6/2026
Cathy Doherty101100%7/30/2026
Andrew Meldrum0110%7/29/2026
Keith Barlow0110%7/28/2026
Biggest Win
Thomas Collier (+18)7/29/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Eddie Massey (-19)5/7/2024
Nemesis
Roy Biggs0-3 H2H
Best Season
202169% · 16 matches
Worst Season
202629% · 17 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
57% → 39%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
86268 known · 20 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
0-70% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
30-3149% win rate

By Division

Division B29-39 (43%)
Division C13-7 (65%)
Division B42.6%
29W·39L·68 played
Division C65%
13W·7L·20 played

Debut

May 31, 2016

Latest

Aug 6, 2026

Seasons Active

7 (10.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

12.6 (88 total)

Seasons

2016201920212023202420252026