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Ian Gallagher
Rating
1003
Current Handicap
6
Season:
76
Matches Played
37
Wins
39
Losses
49%
Win Rate
8.3
Avg Win Margin
6.9
Avg Loss Margin
20-17
Home Record
17-22
Away Record
Milestones
Career
No career milestones yet — keep bowling!
Next goal: 50 Wins37/50
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 76 matches
+6 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(40%)
49%score-0.03→contribution-0.01
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.3score+0.05→contribution+0.01
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
6.9score+0.18→contribution+0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
40%score-0.20→contribution-0.02
Opponent Strength(10%)
995score-0.04→contribution-0.00
Weighted Score+0.006
Sample Size Confidence
100%(76/75 matches)
Rating1003 → shrunk 1003
Handicap6
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 seasons selected in Handicap Calculation Years (currently 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
37W39L76 matches·48.7% win rate
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Quarry Vikings B | 2016–2019 | League 1 | 69 | 33 | 36 | 47.8% |
| New Brighton Quarry Vikings | 2017–2018 | League 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2019 | Roy Mcgunigall | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 8/19/2019 | John Gomersall Jnr | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 8/5/2019 | Nick Burridge Jnr | H | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 1 |
| 8/2/2019 | Rob Dobby | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 1 |
| 7/29/2019 | Howie Smith | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 7/19/2019 | Dave Mcdermott | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 7/15/2019 | Dave Mcdermott | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | League 1 |
| 7/12/2019 | Richard Jamieson | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 7/5/2019 | Glynis Lomax | A | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | League 1 |
| 7/1/2019 | Dougie Evans | A | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/28/2019 | Dougie Evans | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 6/17/2019 | James Isaac | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 6/14/2019 | Allan Bainbridge | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 5/31/2019 | Dave Rimmer | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 1 |
| 5/24/2019 | Paul Lewin | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 5/17/2019 | Dave Simcoe | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 1 |
| 5/3/2019 | Paul Saville | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 8/17/2018 | # Steve Cliffe | H | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 8/13/2018 | # Steve Cliffe | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 1 |
| 8/10/2018 | Dave Mcdermott | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 8/6/2018 | Mike Havern | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 8/3/2018 | Mike Brook | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 1 |
| 7/20/2018 | Peter Holian | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 7/13/2018 | Tony Thelwell | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 7/6/2018 | Anita Richardson | H | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | League 1 |
| 6/29/2018 | Mervyn Pryce | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | League 1 |
| 6/15/2018 | Ian Jones | H | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 6/11/2018 | Tony Cavanagh | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 1 |
| 6/8/2018 | John Sinkinson | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 6/4/2018 | Andy White | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/1/2018 | Mike Nelson | A | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | League 1 |
| 5/25/2018 | Fred Higgins | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 5/21/2018 | Ian Muskett | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 5/18/2018 | Richie Finch | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 5/11/2018 | Peter Mcghee | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 5/4/2018 | Steve Crighton | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | League 1 |
| 4/27/2018 | Eddie Dutton | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 4/20/2018 | Eddie Dutton | H | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | League 1 |
| 8/18/2017 | Steve Green | A | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 8/14/2017 | Jordan Mcdermott | A | 21-20 | WIN | +1 | League | League 1 |
| 8/11/2017 | Brian Lawrence | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | League 1 |
| 8/7/2017 | Dave Mcdermott | H | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 8/4/2017 | Paul Quinlan | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | League 1 |
| 7/31/2017 | Ian Piercy | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 1 |
| 7/17/2017 | Paul Branscombe | H | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 1 |
| 7/14/2017 | Les Sharrocks | A | 8-21 | LOSS | -13 | League | League 1 |
| 7/7/2017 | Tony Sullivan | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 7/3/2017 | Darren Hankin | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | League 1 |
| 6/30/2017 | Dougie Evans | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 1 |
| 6/16/2017 | Jamie Smith | H | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 6/12/2017 | Mike Nelson | H | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 6/9/2017 | George Stead | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 5/26/2017 | Colin Saville | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 5/19/2017 | # Robby Franklin | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | League 1 |
| 5/5/2017 | Kevin Nugent | H | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 1 |
| 4/28/2017 | Malcolm Johnson | A | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 1 |
| 4/24/2017 | John Dalziel | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | League 1 |
| 4/21/2017 | Lynsey Gorman | H | 9-21 | LOSS | -12 | League | League 1 |
| 8/19/2016 | Nick Burridge Jnr | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | League 1 |
| 8/12/2016 | Steve Greenfield | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 8/8/2016 | Barry Smith | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 8/5/2016 | Steve Mealor | A | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | League 1 |
| 8/1/2016 | John Rogers | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | League 1 |
| 7/29/2016 | Trevor Plant | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | League 1 |
| 7/22/2016 | # Steven Gardner | A | 18-21 | LOSS | -3 | League | League 1 |
| 7/15/2016 | Paul Diamond | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | League 1 |
| 7/11/2016 | Mike Whalley | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | League 1 |
| 7/8/2016 | Steve Greenfield | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 7/4/2016 | Dave Tinker | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | League 1 |
| 6/17/2016 | Dave Tinker | A | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 6/13/2016 | David Gilmore | A | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | League 1 |
| 6/10/2016 | Anthony Thompson | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | League 1 |
| 5/27/2016 | Dave Rimmer | H | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | League 1 |
| 5/6/2016 | Josh Bunting | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | League 1 |
| 4/29/2016 | Colin Saville | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | League 1 |
| 4/22/2016 | Colin Saville | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | League 1 |
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl5 games · 3W
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Rob Dobby | Harrison Park | 21-14 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 16 Round | Marc Daugherty | West Kirby Victoria | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Frank Leech Snr | Cammell Laird B | 14-21 | LOSS | WON |
20152 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Rob Ollerhead | Gladstone B | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | * Steven Gardner | Lever Club | 21-20 | WIN | LOST |
Cartwright Cup2 games · 2W
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | * Ken Holt | Thingwall | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
20151 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Paul Carty | Port Sunlight Village/Works B | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
Graham White Cup6 games · 5W
20194 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Chloe Cavanagh | Upton Victory Hall B | 21-8 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Edna Cook | Oxton Conservative Club B | 21-12 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Mal Evans | New Brighton Quarry Vikings C | 21-15 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | Thomas Roberts | Heswall RBL B | 13-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Dougie Evans | Gladstone B | 21-12 | WIN | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Dennis Heenan | Roydon Hall B | 21-8 | WIN | WON |
Frank Hurst Trophy4 games · 4W
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Walk Over | Thingwall B | 21-0 | WIN | WON |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Neil Sherbrooke | West Kirby Victoria | 21-14 | WIN | LOST |
20162 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Walk Over | Lever Club | 21-0 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | Rodney Watkins | NB Quarry Vikings C | 21-2 | WIN | WON |
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup3 games · 1W
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Steve Crighton | Cammell Laird | 21-4 | WIN | WON |
| Round of 32 Round | Lynsey Gorman | New Brighton Quarry Vikings | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20181 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 Round | Tony Sullivan | Gladstone | 17-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Sansom Cup1 games · 0W
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | James Motley | Gladstone | 15-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Current Streak
1wins
On a hot run
Longest Win Run
4
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
5
Career worst losing streak
Last 540% win rate
WLLLW
Last 1030% win rate↑ improving
WLLLWLLLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Mcdermott | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0% | 7/19/2019 |
| Dougie Evans | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33.3% | 7/1/2019 |
| Colin Saville | 2 | 1 | 3 | 66.7% | 5/26/2017 |
| Nick Burridge Jnr | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8/5/2019 |
| Dave Rimmer | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 5/31/2019 |
| # Steve Cliffe | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8/17/2018 |
| Mike Nelson | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 6/1/2018 |
| Eddie Dutton | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 4/27/2018 |
| Steve Greenfield | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 8/12/2016 |
| Dave Tinker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 7/4/2016 |
Biggest Win
Paul Branscombe (+17)7/17/2017
Heaviest Defeat
# Steve Cliffe (-14)8/13/2018
Nemesis
Dave Mcdermott0-4 H2H
Best Season
201678% · 18 matches
Worst Season
201838% · 21 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
58% → 39%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
99470 known · 6 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
13-2039% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
22-1559% win rate
League 148.7%
37W·39L·76 played
Debut
Apr 22, 2016
Latest
Aug 23, 2019
Seasons Active
4 (3.3 yr span)
Matches / Season
19.0 (76 total)
Seasons
2016201720182019