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Ralph Bowie

Team: Bromborough RecsDivision: Division ALast updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

950

Current Handicap

7
Honours
Season:

78

Matches Played

37

Wins

41

Losses

47%

Win Rate

7.4

Avg Win Margin

7.0

Avg Loss Margin

23-15

Home Record

14-26

Away Record

27%

Handicap Confidence

Low Confidence
17 / 33 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 7/29/2025

Only 17 of the 33 matches needed for full confidence in the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 window. The rating is pulled toward the league average, so the handicap may shift noticeably as more results arrive.

Milestones

Career

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Next goal: Decade Player8/10
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 78 matches

+7 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.

26 Jul22 Aug9 Aug11 Jul17 Jun3 Aug27 Jun29 Jul-12510

Gives 7 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(35%)
24%
score-0.53→contribution-0.19
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
6.0
score-0.33→contribution-0.08
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.4
score+0.10→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
24%
score-0.53→contribution-0.05
Opponent Strength(15%)
1008
score-0.53→contribution-0.08
Weighted Score-0.387
Sample Size Confidence
27%(17/33 matches)
Rating845 → shrunk 959→ adjusted 950
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)950
Recency Blend23% (17 recent matches)
Final Rating950
Handicap
7

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

37W41L78 matches·47.4% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bromborough Recs2016–2025Division A, Division B78374147.4%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
7/29/2025Alan HeatonA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision A
7/22/2025Kathy CucchiA5-21LOSS-16LeagueDivision A
6/24/2025Lynne CooperH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision A
6/10/2025Mark HadfieldH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
6/3/2025Andy EcclesA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
5/6/2025Anita MeldrumH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
9/10/2024Mark SmithA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
7/30/2024Phil CritchleyH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision A
7/23/2024Darren HankinA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision A
7/9/2024Stuart BlairH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision A
6/27/2024Alan DunbarA21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision A
6/25/2024Steve TelfordH19-21LOSS-2LeagueDivision A
6/4/2024Daniel JeffriesH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
5/30/2024Margaret LewisA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision A
5/7/2024Alan DunbarH6-21LOSS-15LeagueDivision A
6/1/2023Chris BlackburnA21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
5/25/2023Ray HartleyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
8/12/2021Dave RimmerH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision A
8/10/2021Kath DaviesH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
8/5/2021Liam MotleyH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision A
8/3/2021Dave Jnr MotleyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision A
7/29/2021Arthur HallA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
7/27/2021John FinchH8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
7/22/2021John MadgeA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision A
7/20/2021Kevin VenablesH21-20WIN+1LeagueDivision A
7/15/2021Stuart WorthingtonA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision A
7/13/2021Phil CritchleyH16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision A
7/1/2021Mark SmithA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision A
6/24/2021Harry MillingtonA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision A
6/22/2021Alan DunbarH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision A
6/17/2021John Gommersall JrA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision A
6/10/2021James RyanA21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
6/8/2021Malcolm GilfoyleH21-10WIN+11LeagueDivision A
6/3/2021Alan SteedmanA21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision A
6/1/2021Mick WalshH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision A
5/27/2021Robin MayA21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision A
8/6/2019Dave McdermottA14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
8/1/2019Mark HoughtonH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision A
7/30/2019Billy TaylorA21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision A
7/11/2019Keith ChristianH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision A
7/9/2019Roy McgunigallA18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision A
6/6/2019Gaynor GreenfieldH21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision A
5/30/2019Kevin HowgateA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision A
5/23/2019Mary FishwickH21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision A
5/16/2019Keith ChristianA11-21LOSS-10LeagueDivision A
5/14/2019Dave RimmerH14-21LOSS-7LeagueDivision A
5/9/2019Lee PowellA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision A
8/14/2018Eddie MasseyA15-21LOSS-6LeagueDivision B
8/9/2018Bob JenkinsH20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
8/2/2018David WhitesideA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
7/31/2018John BensteadH21-13WIN+8LeagueDivision B
7/12/2018Andy PorterA21-7WIN+14LeagueDivision B
7/10/2018Peter HolianH17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
7/5/2018Lesley QuinnH21-3WIN+18LeagueDivision B
6/14/2018John WilkinsonH10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
6/7/2018Billy HubbertA21-12WIN+9LeagueDivision B
5/24/2018Phil DuckersH21-19WIN+2LeagueDivision B
5/15/2018Jake McelnayH13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
8/22/2017Colin MounseyH21-18WIN+3LeagueDivision B
8/17/2017Peter FishwickA17-21LOSS-4LeagueDivision B
8/15/2017Mike SmethurstH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/27/2017Ken KerrA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
7/25/2017Jim MurphyH21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
7/20/2017Sue SharpA21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
8/16/2016Eric CookH21-11WIN+10LeagueDivision B
8/11/2016Derek WigfieldA21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
8/9/2016Barry BawdenA10-21LOSS-11LeagueDivision B
8/4/2016Chris WentworthH21-5WIN+16LeagueDivision B
7/26/2016Kevin OwensH18-21LOSS-3LeagueDivision B
7/21/2016Eric SantA21-8WIN+13LeagueDivision B
7/19/2016Jeff HitchellH21-16WIN+5LeagueDivision B
7/13/2016vs Tixall CA13-21LOSS-8LeagueDivision B
7/12/2016Kevin CafferyH21-15WIN+6LeagueDivision B
6/30/2016Chris TippeyA21-14WIN+7LeagueDivision B
6/9/2016Derek MycockA20-21LOSS-1LeagueDivision B
6/2/2016Colin BrownA16-21LOSS-5LeagueDivision B
5/31/2016Rob LewisH21-17WIN+4LeagueDivision B
4/26/2016Keith BasnettA8-21LOSS-13LeagueDivision B
George ONeill Trophy6 games · 0W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundMark Hadfield / Stan NewellHeswall Rbl6-15LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundNicola Eccles / Steven GardnerLever Club11-15LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBrian Francis / Gill SmithOxton Cons B7-15LOSSLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJim Morris / Nigel WardBebington Park3-15LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundMike Whalley / James WhalleyGladstone3-15LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJohn Lewis / Eric CookOxton Cons B6-15LOSSLOST
Leverhulme Cup5 games · 3W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundMal HughesArno Tixall21-9WINLOST
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundAnn PritchardBromborough Recs B21-16WINWON
Round of 16 RoundStuart WorthingtonHeswall Rbl21-15WINLOST
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundBrian LaneKings 20007-21LOSSLOST
Round of 16 RoundPeter McgheeCammell Laird15-21LOSSLOST
Andy Dawson Cup2 games · 0W
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundKevin CafferyPensby B12-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundStephen LangtonOxton Cons B20-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

5losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

6

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

6

Career worst losing streak

Last 50% win rate
LLLLL
Last 1020% win rate↓ declining
LLLLLWLWLL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Alan Dunbar12333.3%6/27/2024
Mark Smith0220%9/10/2024
Phil Critchley11250%7/30/2024
Dave Rimmer11250%8/12/2021
Keith Christian11250%7/11/2019
Alan Heaton0110%7/29/2025
Kathy Cucchi0110%7/22/2025
Lynne Cooper0110%6/24/2025
Mark Hadfield0110%6/10/2025
Andy Eccles0110%6/3/2025
Biggest Win
Lesley Quinn (+18)7/5/2018
Heaviest Defeat
Kathy Cucchi (-16)7/22/2025
Best Season
201657% · 14 matches
Worst Season
201845% · 11 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
54% → 41%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
95172 known · 6 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
5-2119% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
28-1861% win rate

By Division

Division A18-27 (40%)
Division B19-14 (58%)
Division A40%
18W·27L·45 played
Division B57.6%
19W·14L·33 played

Debut

Apr 26, 2016

Latest

Jul 29, 2025

Seasons Active

8 (9.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

9.8 (78 total)

Seasons

20162017201820192021202320242025