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Crown Green Handicap

Paul Cottam

Team: Lever ClubDivision: Division ALast updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

1025

Current Handicap

6
Honours
Season:

80

Matches Played

44

Wins

36

Losses

55%

Win Rate

8.8

Avg Win Margin

7.6

Avg Loss Margin

22-17

Home Record

22-19

Away Record

100%

Handicap Confidence

Very Reliable
80 / 33 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/28/2026

A large recent sample: 80 matches in the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 window, comfortably past the 33-match benchmark for full confidence. The handicap is stable and only shifts as form changes.

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins44/50
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 80 matches

+6 Rising
Win on the night Loss on the nightLower handicap = stronger player

The line re-checks the handicap after every match — from results, winning and losing margins, the strength of who was played, and home or away. Each dot is the number that applied going into the next game.

13 Jul24 Aug13 Jun6 Aug1 Jul12 Aug18 Jun28 Aug-1259

Gives 6 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(35%)
55%
score+0.10→contribution+0.04
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
8.8
score+0.14→contribution+0.03
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.6
score+0.07→contribution+0.01
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
55%
score+0.10→contribution+0.01
Opponent Strength(15%)
988
score+0.08→contribution+0.01
Weighted Score+0.101
Sample Size Confidence
100%(80/33 matches)
Rating1041 → shrunk 1041→ adjusted 1014
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)1041
Recency Blend40% (80 recent matches)
Final Rating1025
Handicap
6

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), excluding walkovers — the same window the official recalculation uses. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by confidence (window matches ÷ 33, an adaptive threshold set by the last recalculation). Offsets: division and B/C/D team offsets are then applied, weighted by where each window match was played. Recency blend: the calculation years are re-weighted at up to 40% by match volume. Players with a long career but fewer than 5 window matches fall back to their full career record. Rating maps to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger) via the league's spread multiplier.

League

44W36L80 matches·55% win rate
+40 since first recorded
21 Aug25 Aug29 Aug9409659901036
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Lever Club2023–2026Division A63313249.2%
Lever Club B2023–2025Division B1613381.3%
Lever Club B2026Division B1010%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/28/2026Jordan RileyA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision A
8/24/2026Adam RowlandsH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision A
7/28/2026Graham JordanH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision A
7/23/2026Dave HarrisonA21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision A
7/21/2026Daniel QuinlanH21-2WIN+19LeagueDivision A
7/16/2026Paul Griffiths *H15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
7/14/2026Lynn Mountford *H21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
7/9/2026Brian Lawrence *A15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
7/7/2026Chris Dunbar *H21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision A
7/2/2026James Fitzpatrick *A5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision A
6/23/2026Clare Brady *A13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
6/18/2026Ellie WoodA19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision A
6/11/2026Paul OllerheadA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision A
6/9/2026Richie KirbyH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
5/28/2026Chris Dunbar *A20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision A
5/26/2026Mark Hadfield *H21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision A
5/19/2026Ray Williams *A21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
5/14/2026Kevin WalshA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
5/12/2026Ian Muskett *A21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
5/5/2026Gillian McAlenyH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
8/26/2025Ray WilliamsH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision A
8/12/2025Hanna LusseyH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision A
8/7/2025Andy SmithA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
8/7/2025Matthew BradyH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
8/5/2025Gary DonaldsonA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
7/29/2025Mal HughesH5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision A
7/24/2025Richie KirbyA6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision A
7/22/2025Darren HankinH13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision A
7/15/2025Nick WoodwardA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
7/8/2025Mike BrookH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
7/3/2025Dave EatonH15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
7/1/2025Gary LaceyA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision A
6/24/2025Paul OllerheadA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
6/3/2025Geoff McadamH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
5/27/2025Nigel HughesA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
5/20/2025Peter McbrideH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision A
5/15/2025Mark HadfieldA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision A
5/13/2025Steve HindsA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision A
5/6/2025David EvansH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision A
8/15/2024John RiggH21-2WIN+19LeagueDivision A
8/6/2024Dave LewisH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
8/1/2024Mike PattinH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
7/30/2024John LewisA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
7/25/2024John NashH21-6WIN+15LeagueDivision A
7/16/2024Rob MealorH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
7/11/2024John CosgroveA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision A
7/9/2024Steve TelfordA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
7/4/2024Robbie FranklinH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
7/2/2024Steve GreenfieldA12-21LOSS-9LeagueDivision A
6/25/2024Dave EatonH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision A
6/13/2024Vic AlcockA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision A
6/11/2024Eric CookH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision A
6/4/2024Peter McbrideA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
5/28/2024Steve WatsonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision A
5/21/2024Steve TelfordH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision A
5/16/2024Mark HadfieldA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
5/14/2024Nigel HughesH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
5/7/2024Elaine MilliganA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
8/31/2023Adam RowlandsH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision A
8/29/2023vs Bromborough RecsA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
8/24/2023Tony CollierA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
8/22/2023Keith TullyA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
8/17/2023Teresa DobsonA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision B
8/15/2023Mike PattinH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision A
8/10/2023Carl AshworthH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
8/3/2023Colin GouldingH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
8/3/2023Brian FrancisA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
7/27/2023Jordan McelnayA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
7/25/2023Les JonesA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision A
7/20/2023Ray HartleyA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/13/2023Robert McguiganH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision B
7/6/2023Mark PeersA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/4/2023Atrau CharltonH11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
6/29/2023Chris Griffiths-griptonA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
6/22/2023Roy BiggsH21-9WIN+12LeagueDivision B
6/13/2023Peter JonesH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
6/8/2023Colin MaddockA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
6/1/2023Geoff BurnsH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
5/25/2023Robert McguiganA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision B
5/18/2023George LowdenH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
George ONeill Trophy11 games · 10W
20263 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundGordon Ditchfield / Martin RobertsBebington Park15-0WINWON
Round of 16 RoundGraham Wright / Mark HughesAlbany15-12WINWON
Quarters RoundLes Highton / David MansfieldLever Club B14-15LOSSLOST
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRon Whyte / Rita SimpsonPensby D15-5WINWON
Round of 16 RoundTom Roberts / Ross MilliganHeswall Rbl B15-8WINWON
20245 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMartin Critchley / Phil MountfordPensby B15-6WINWON
Round of 16 RoundMike Pattin / Anthony PattinLedsham Royal15-12WINWON
Quarters RoundThomas Raybould / Rob MealorBromborough Recs15-5WINWON
Semi Final RoundGraham Wright / Gary DonaldsonAlbany15-14WINWON
Final RoundMark Myles / Steve TelfordTixall15-9WINLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRobbie Dean / Andrew MeldrumArno Tixall15-1WINLOST
Leverhulme Cup11 games · 4W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRobbie DeanArno Tixall8-21LOSSLOST
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundLynne CooperPt Sunlight Vill & Wks21-6WINWON
Quarters RoundDavid EvansPt Sunlight Vill & Wks B21-7WINWON
Semi Final RoundMick AndrewsGladstone20-21LOSSLOST
20244 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundAlan HeatonHeswall Rbl13-21LOSSWON
Quarters RoundSteve PrestonPensby B21-11WINWON
Semi Final RoundPaula GormanCammell Laird13-21LOSSWON
Final RoundWayne RobertsTixall10-21LOSSLOST
20233 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundKevin HowgatePt Sunlight Vill & Wks10-21LOSSWON
Round of 16 RoundDavid OwenCammell Laird21-17WINWON
Quarters RoundDave McdermottTixall6-21LOSSLOST
Andy Dawson Cup3 games · 1W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJohn GorriePensby B21-14WINWON
20232 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSteve WatsonBromborough Recs A8-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundBrian FrancisOxton Cons B12-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

8

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

5

Career worst losing streak

Last 580% win rate
LWWWW
Last 1060% win rate↑ improving
LWWWWLWLWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Adam Rowlands11250%8/24/2026
Chris Dunbar *11250%7/7/2026
Paul Ollerhead202100%6/11/2026
Richie Kirby0220%6/9/2026
Dave Eaton11250%7/3/2025
Nigel Hughes0220%5/27/2025
Peter Mcbride0220%5/20/2025
Mark Hadfield11250%5/15/2025
Mike Pattin11250%8/1/2024
Steve Telford0220%7/9/2024
Biggest Win
Daniel Quinlan (+19)7/21/2026
Heaviest Defeat
James Fitzpatrick * (-16)7/2/2026
Best Season
202368% · 22 matches
Worst Season
202537% · 19 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
63% → 48%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
98566 known · 14 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
9-2130% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
27-975% win rate

By Division

Division A31-32 (49%)
Division B13-4 (76%)
Division A49.2%
31W·32L·63 played
Division B76.5%
13W·4L·17 played

Debut

May 18, 2023

Latest

Aug 28, 2026

Seasons Active

4 (3.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

20.0 (80 total)

Seasons

2023202420252026