Burrell triumphs in the 6 Reds.

Written By Stuart Wheatley

Martin Burrell Back in Winning Form After League Hiatus

Martin with league Chairman and host, Duncan Waring

6 Reds Returns to Clay Cross For The Second Edition

Back for its second year, the 6 Reds competition once again found its home at YM Brotherhood in Clay Cross. A total of 41 league players took part in this fast-paced twist on the traditional game—many experiencing the format for the very first time.

Following a morning briefing and a quick acclimatisation to the adapted rules, play got underway just after 9am. The action was relentless, and the ball-in-hand rule kept matches moving at a brisk pace. Early exits from some of the league’s big hitters—including defending champion Dan Tramontano—shook up the draw. Despite bowing out, Dan stayed on to support his fellow players, as did many others, which added to the day’s camaraderie.

With matches flying by, I had to stay sharp to keep up. It was fantastic to see players from all divisions making deep runs. Steven Moss of Hasland reached back-to-back quarterfinals, Lennon’s newcomer Kevin Ryan impressed with a semi-final finish, and Lewis Longden once again proved his consistency by going deep into yet another competition.

The final was a fitting showdown between the day’s standout performers—both representing YM Brotherhood. John Roseman, who notched the tournament’s highest break of 50 (well played, John!), faced off against Martin Burrell, whose grit and determination saw him overcome his handicap and also record the second-highest break.

Burrell surged to a 2–0 lead in the final. Roseman responded with resilience, crafting small breaks and capitalising on the ball-in-hand rule to claw back a frame. But Burrell, adapting impressively to a format he’d never played before, sealed the win in the fourth frame to claim the title on his debut. A warm round of applause greeted him from the loyal supporters who stayed to the end, along with gracious congratulations from his opponent.

This win for Martin will also book him a place in next years Champion of Champions showdown-Well done!

👏 A huge thank you, as always, to Dunc and the team at YM Brotherhood for their superb hosting, to Ben Monk for his sponsorship support, and to everyone who helped make the event a success. We’re already looking forward to next year’s edition!

“I enjoyed the competition and love a challenge of a new format, as you have to adapt your game to suit it. It was a good day played in good spirit. It was also great to see some of the young players doing well. ”
— Martin Burrell

Gallery

Results

Tournament Results – YM Brotherhood Snooker

Final

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
0Martin Burrell3–1John Roseman10

Semi Final

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
10John Roseman3–2Lewis Longden10
0Martin Burrell3–1Kev Ryan14

Quarter Final

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
14Steven Moss0–2Martin Burrell0
10John Roseman2–0Mark Taylor10
10Lewis Longden2–0Gary Scott4
10Jay Garbett0–2Kevin Ryan14

Last 16

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
14Dave Neale0–2Steven Moss14
10Jay Garbett2–0Shane Miles14
10Lewis Longden2–0Dave Vaulks10
0Martin Burrell2–0Kai Hopkins18
7Dunc Waring1–2John Roseman10
21Riley Neale0–2Kevin Ryan14
10Mark Taylor2–0Andrew Bailey14
4Gary Scott2–0M. Hodgekinson10

Last 32

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
10Dave Vaulks2–0L. Hage7
4Gary Scott2–0Shane Sykes14
10Lewis Longden2–0Martin Conway7
21Riley Neale2–1Lee Shaw14
10John Roseman2–0George Cockett14
0Martin Burrell2–1Rich Amalou10
10Jay Garbett2–1Martin Lawrence–3
10M. Hodgekinson2–1D. Hemingray18
4Rob Morley1–2Dunc Waring7
14Steven Moss2–0B. Lowbridge18
14Kevin Ryan2–0Brian Fullard14
18Kai Hopkins2–0D. Woodward18
14C. Greenfield0–2S. Miles14
0D. Tramontano1–2D. Neale14
14A. Bailey2–0J. Harrison–7
10M. Taylor2–1S. Furniss10

Preliminary Round

H/CHomeScoreAwayH/C
18Brad Lowbridge2–0BYE–
10Shane Miles2–0BYE–
14S. Miles2–0BYE–
21Riley Neale2–0BYE–
7Lee Hage2–0BYE–
18Daz Hemingray2–0BYE–
10Mark Taylor2–0BYE–
14Brian Fullard2–0BYE–
14Lee Shaw2–0BYE–
18Kai Hopkins2–0BYE–
10Mark Hodgekinson2–0BYE–
14Steven Moss2–0BYE–
14Kevin Ryan2–0BYE–
–3Martin Lawrence2–0BYE–
14David Neale2–0BYE–
14Andrew Bailey2–0BYE–
0Dan Tramontano2–0BYE–
10Simon Furniss2–0BYE–
18Damian Woodward2–0BYE–
14Callum Greenfield2–0BYE–
7Dunc Waring2–0BYE–
18Dan Hickman0–2Jay Garbett10
4Rob Morley2–0Ben Monk0
14Adam Moss1–2Shane Sykes14
0Rob Mullis0–2David Vaulks10
7Martin Conway2–1Adam Cupit7
4Gary Scott2–0Nathan Brown14
–3Martin Finnigan0–2Rich Amalou10
0Martin Burrell2–1Dan Barnes18
10Rocco Amalou0–2Lewis Longden10
14Robert Cook0–2George Cockett14
–7James Harrison2–0Jack Morton0

Breaks 20+

NameTeamBreak
John RosemanYM B/Hood 'C'50
Martin BurrellYM B/Hood 'A'37
Lewis LongdenLennons SC 'C'32
Martin BurrellYM B/Hood 'A'31
Dunc WaringYM B/Hood 'C'30
James HarrisonWelcome Inst 'A'30
Dunc WaringYM B/Hood 'C'29
Dave VaulksHasland Club 'C'27
Andrew BaileyYM B/Hood 'D'27
Martin BurrellYM B/Hood 'A'27
Lewis LongdenLennons SC 'C'25
James HarrisonWelcome Inst 'A'24
Andrew BaileyYM B/Hood 'D'24
Martin BurrellYM B/Hood 'A'23
Kev RyanLennons SC 'F'23
David NealeAlfreton SC 'G'22
Mark HodgekinsonYM B/Hood 'C'22
Rich AmalouAlfreton SC 'B'22
Rob MorleyLennons SC 'B'21
Daz HemingrayLennons SC 'G'21
Martin BurrellYM B/Hood 'A'20
Jay GarbettClowne Lib 'A'20
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