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Ron Hitchmough

Team: Manor Road BDivision: League 1Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

969

Current Handicap

7
Honours
Season:

117

Matches Played

53

Wins

64

Losses

45%

Win Rate

6.9

Avg Win Margin

9.9

Avg Loss Margin

34-27

Home Record

19-37

Away Record

Milestones

Career

50 Wins

53 wins

Next goal: Decade Player8/10

Season Highlights

2017

Home Dominance

8/8 home

Handicap Trend

All Time · 117 matches

+7 Rising
16 May12 Aug7 Aug6 Jul17 Jun19 Aug21 Apr11 Aug5 Jul-1259
Started0
Lowest0
Current7
Win Percentage(40%)
17%
score-0.67→contribution-0.27
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
5.5
score-0.42→contribution-0.10
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
11.6
score-0.60→contribution-0.09
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
17%
score-0.67→contribution-0.07
Opponent Strength(10%)
1067
score-0.61→contribution-0.06
Weighted Score-0.589
Sample Size Confidence
9%(12/39 matches)
Rating706 → shrunk 972
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)953
Recency Blend16% (12 recent matches)
Final Rating969
Handicap
7

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (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 ÷ 39, 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

53W64L117 matches·45.3% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Manor Road B2016–2024League 1113506344.2%
Manor Road2016–2018League 143175%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
7/5/2024Marc DaughertyH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2024Paul WilliamsH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2024Owen DoyleA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2024Steve LyonsH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2024Tom HowardA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2024James WhalleyH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2024Ian HazlehurstA5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 1
5/31/2024Paul JohnsonH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2024Ian MoxhamA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/3/2024John DevlinA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
4/26/2024Jamie BoxH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2024Andy WhiteA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
8/21/2023Ian SherbrookeH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
8/18/2023John RogersA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2023Carl DoyleH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2023Paul CottamH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
7/24/2023Geoff McadamA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
7/21/2023Tom SteadA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
7/14/2023Steve NugentH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2023Iain HutchinsonH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2023Iain HutchinsonA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
6/16/2023Marc DaughertyA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2023James FitzpatrickA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
6/2/2023Sue NugentH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/26/2023Derek SmithH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/22/2023John FinchH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
5/19/2023Steve SnowA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/12/2023John FinchA4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
4/28/2023Geoff LynchA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
4/21/2023David GilmoreH9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2022Anita RichardsonA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022Paul RobertsH12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
7/29/2022Stephen GilfoyleA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2022Ray EvansH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2022Robin MayA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2022Josh BuntingH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Paul WilliamsH4-21LOSS-17LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2022David GilmoreH3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2022Carl DoyleA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/6/2021Mick AndrewsA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
7/2/2021Brian SomervilleA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2021Les SharrocksA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/11/2021Geoff McadamH5-21LOSS-16LeagueLeague 1
8/27/2019vs KendalH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2019Steve HollywoodA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2019Adrian CairnsH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
8/9/2019Adrian CairnsA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/29/2019Ray HughesH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2019Maureen PercivalA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2019Phil CritchleyH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2019Peter FavagerA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2019Harry McwhaH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2019Brian FrancisA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
7/8/2019Fleur BlackburnH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2019Kevin HowgateH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2019Colin GouldingA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2019Mal EvansH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2019Fleur BlackburnA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
6/21/2019Graham BuntingA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2019David ChapmanH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2019David ChapmanA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
5/31/2019Frank PotterA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2019Elliot PotterH15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
5/3/2019Chris KissackH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
4/26/2019vs AlbanyA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
8/17/2018Robin MayH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2018Ian JonesH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
8/6/2018Samantha StanleyH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
8/3/2018Rita GunnigleH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
7/27/2018Gill SheenA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
7/20/2018John BrandonH21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/13/2018Gavin MellingA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
7/6/2018Ted SullivanA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
6/29/2018Peter MartinA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
6/15/2018George ParnellH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/11/2018Lionel BattyA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
5/25/2018Margie RatcliffH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
5/21/2018Jim MannionH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2018Kevin HowgateA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/11/2018Dennis HillisH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
5/4/2018Graham HamblettA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
4/30/2018Graham WrightH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
4/27/2018Graham WrightA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
8/14/2017Sue LewisA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2017# Mark WoodH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2017Hazel MorganH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2017Mark BuntingA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
7/31/2017Dave BynothH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
7/17/2017Neil SleemanA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 1
7/7/2017Fred BeacallH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2017Mark ObrienA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/16/2017Frank EvansH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/12/2017Matthew IrvingH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2017Dave BayneA8-21LOSS-13LeagueLeague 1
5/19/2017Richie KirbyA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
5/12/2017Alan M JonesH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
4/24/2017Nobby ClarkA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
4/21/2017Nobby ClarkH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
8/19/2016Jackie ThompsonH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2016Tucker JacksonA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
8/8/2016John JoyH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
8/5/2016Bob KellA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
8/1/2016Barry ThompsonA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/29/2016Les DaviesH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2016Les RichardsH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2016Cliff NiccollsA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/8/2016Dave TinkerH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2016Tom SteadH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2016Maureen PercivalH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2016Derek WadeH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
6/10/2016Les EllisonA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 1
6/3/2016Brian Disley-jonesA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
5/27/2016Brian Disley-jonesH21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 1
5/20/2016Margie RatcliffH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2016Rodney WatkinsA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2016Dave WalkerH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2016Dave Motley JnrA0-21LOSS-21LeagueLeague 1
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl14 games · 8W
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAlan SimpsonPensby B21-14WINWON
Round of 16 RoundMike CooperPort Sunlight Village & Works B18-21LOSSWON
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundAnthony CarlsonLever Club4-21LOSSWON
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJohn DaviesGreat Meols21-15WINWON
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundWalk OverGladstone B21-0WINWON
Round of 16 RoundPhil CritchleyThingwall14-21LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJohn AthertonOxton Conservative Club B3-21LOSSLOST
20171 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundBrenda CoppleLord Napier21-15WINWON
20162 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundSue LawsonLord Napier21-14WINWON
Round of 16 Round* Danny WorrallGladstone13-21LOSSLOST
20154 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round* Colin PortisLever Club14-21LOSSLOST
Round of 32 Round* Arthur ClarkePort Sunlight Village/Works21-5WINWON
Semi Final RoundFred HigginsHeswall RBL B21-19WINWON
Final Round* Peter HammondTixall21-19WINLOST
Cartwright Cup2 games · 2W
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundRay WilliamsAlbany B21-17WINLOST
Semi Final RoundDavid HollywoodPoulton21-17WINWON
Graham White Cup6 games · 4W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundPaul JohnsonNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B5-21LOSSLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundTrevor BarracloughNew Brighton Quarry Vikings C21-18WINLOST
20183 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundWalk OverOxton Conservative Club B21-0WINWON
Semi Final RoundPhilip MasonThingwall B21-20WINWON
Final RoundMike WhalleyGladstone B15-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundPeter BreenCammell Laird B21-17WINWON
Frank Hurst Trophy5 games · 3W
20192 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundWalk OverTixall21-0WINWON
Quarters RoundMally AndrewsHeswall RBL11-21LOSSLOST
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundDenis HillsNaval Club21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundDougie EvansGladstone B16-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundEddie LeathamCammell Laird21-13WINLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 1W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundJordan McelnayGladstone B20-21LOSSLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDave WilliamsUpton Victory Hall21-8WINWON
Sansom Cup2 games · 0W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundLee BrocklebankManor Road9-21LOSSLOST
20161 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundPaul SavilleNB Quarry Vikings5-21LOSSWON

Current Streak

3losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

5

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

11

Career worst losing streak

Last 520% win rate
LLLWL
Last 1020% win rate— steady
LLLWLLLLLW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Marc Daugherty0220%7/5/2024
Paul Williams0220%7/1/2024
Carl Doyle11250%8/11/2023
Geoff Mcadam0220%7/24/2023
Tom Stead11250%7/21/2023
Iain Hutchinson0220%7/7/2023
John Finch0220%5/22/2023
David Gilmore0220%4/21/2023
Robin May0220%7/15/2022
Adrian Cairns11250%8/12/2019
Biggest Win
Matthew Irving (+18)6/12/2017
Heaviest Defeat
Dave Motley Jnr (-21)4/22/2016
Best Season
201668% · 19 matches
Worst Season
202417% · 12 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
60% → 31%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
920103 known · 14 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
6-2818% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
38-3155% win rate
League 145.3%
53W·64L·117 played

Debut

Apr 22, 2016

Latest

Jul 5, 2024

Seasons Active

8 (8.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

14.6 (117 total)

Seasons

20162017201820192021202220232024