THERE was a marvellous result for the Coleview Rover squad, who fished the annual Rover Championships on a wild and blustery River Thames at Medley (Oxford) on Saturday.

The squad of 14 not only won the team event on points but also had the individual winner in the form of Keith Harris. Harris drew a sheltered area at the bottom of the venue to take a cracking 16-10-8 roach catch using hempseed as loose feed and hook bait.

It was a strong performance and included section wins by Ian Payne, Bert Page, Neil Haydon and Joe Thompson.

The team was completed by captain Mick Greening, Adrian Hooper, Fred Parker, Bob Smith, Barry Chalk, John Jarmen, Nigel Sawyer, Colin Dunn and Barry Jenkins, while Steve Byrne did a sterling job as team runner.