Cordell Wins TSPA English National Circuit Round 3 in Witherley, Leicestershire

Sunday 13th July 2025 – Parish Rooms, Witherley, Atherstone, Leicestershire

Swiss Format | 16 Players | 10 Rounds

Round 3 of the TSPA English National Circuit saw players descend on the charming Parish Rooms in Witherley for another intense day of Big Ball Subbuteo action.

With 16 competitors in attendance, the Swiss System format returned once more, guaranteeing a packed schedule with 10 competitive sessions.

The standard of play remained high throughout the day, as some of England’s most consistent TSPA performers continued to jostle for points in the National standings. As the dust settled after the final round, Kevin Cordell emerged as the overall event winner, with a string of commanding performances that included key wins over Steve Wonnacott and Kevin Dyson. Cordell’s mixture of tactical discipline and finishing prowess made him the man to beat.

Pushing him all the way and only missing out on the top spot by goal difference was runner-up Colin Fletcher. Buoyed by his recent Birmingham League triumph, Fletcher delivered a strong showing with standout wins over Jeremy Bradley and Steve Wonnacott, while a hard-fought late draw with Kevin Cordell ultimately tipped the balance in Kevin’s favour.

Among the other standout players:

• John Turpin bounced back from early setbacks to record four wins including a solid 2-1 victory over Graham Harwood in Round 8.

• Colin Fletcher produced another dependable showing, unbeaten until late in the day, with wins over Steve Davies and Graham Harwood.

• Marco Ghigliotti showed his class with wins against Graham Harwood and Richard Roper, closing the day strongly.

• Robert Paterson continues to impress with his high work rate and finished the event with solid wins over Nigel Morgan and Mark Weaver.

  
  

The day also saw:

• Several thrilling draws, particularly between Kevin Cordell and Rudi Peters, and between Jeremy Bradley and Kevin Dyson, proving how fine the margins are at this level.

• Graham Harwood put in a strong shift across the day. His efforts included a 2–0 win over Trevor Allen and a 2–1 victory in the final round against Richard Roper.

• Steve Wonnacott played some sparkling stuff early on, including a 3-0 win over Mark Weaver, but couldn’t quite maintain momentum.

  
  

Every round brought drama and close-fought contests, with only a handful of one-sided matches. The use of eight pitches allowed play to flow smoothly all day and ensured players stayed in rhythm.

Here's is the table from the days action

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This sets up an exciting last event, with six players still in the mix for the title, with round 4 being held in Fleckney on August 31st, Don't miss it!