All the Warwickshire Contingent bowed out in the early stages of the UK Open with Matt Edgar the only one to achieve another day in the draw before being beaten narrowly by Reigning Champion Robert Thornton 9-7. The thursday was a major dissapointment for the others with Kevin Dowling losing out 5-1 to the 16 times World Champion Phil Taylor, Kevin never got to show the watching millions his prowess and was taken to task in typical style with Taylor smashing home a 102 average. Steve Hine was defeated by Colin Osbourne who then lost out to Edgar. Rob Singleton took two legs in his defeat to William O Connor. Nigel Heydon also failed to put on his best show and lost out to Andy Jenkins despite his opponent missing doubles aplenty.Scott Rand bowed out to an impressive John Henderson. Big Unlucky to all the lads who gave their all.
