The in-form Paul Tranmer cruises to victory in the NIBU Camrose Trials

 This weekend the most in-form player of the Covid era cruised to victory in the Northern Ireland Camrose trials. Aided by regular partner Wayne Sommerville a top player in his own right Tranmer Sommerville led the 4th place pair by 18 VPs at the end of 16 board match ups. 

Tranmer has been the form man of the Northern section of the NIBU throughout COVID. One night himself and the missus posted a plus 135 imps total over 24 boards. Thus it was no surprise that they made the team. Of course the COVID opposition is much weaker than the Camrose Trials opposition with many multiple capped internationals in the field.

A major surprise was the failure of the NIBU most experienced pair Greenwood and Andersons failure to make the team. Possibly they were exempted due to their pedigree and only playing for the practice. 

I heard about a great hand played by the famous Derry bridge star Tommy McDaid. 

The incredible John Ferguson a former international player but now well past his prime rolled back the years or the curtains and found the incredible lead of small diamond from South. So 5 3 6 and Jack wins.

Now its McDaid on the hot seat and he greedily goes where no woman would go and finesses a heart ,,,losing to the queen .. 

Back comes a diamond and down goes McDaid ...

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But no Ferguson wins with Diamond Ace and swings a heart through. 

Tommy McDaid says Thanks very much lad and good night. 

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Meanwhile Coffey and the Bishop Lavery rolled back the years and rolled in 2nd place. 

and in 3rd place was Zrinka Kokot hauling McDaid behind her. 

Camrose and Interpro Results

The results as posted on NIBU website are above.