Malcolm Thornes Under 21's, Willie Thornes Event 11 November 2007
I racked up my first Under 21 title the 7 th different winner in the year long Ranking Series, Willie Thorne’s, Leicester (ex Potters) defeating Ben Harrison on his debut 4-3 after trailing 3-1 in the final.

I jump back up to 6 th place from 14 th after missing a few events, Harrison straight into the top 32 in at 32 nd place a Grand Finals spot beckoning for the winner of the first two EASB Regional Junior Tour - South Events

Harrison dominated the opening frames of the final breaks of 33,34 and a 85 in the 4th frame saw the Wiltshire 16 year old lead 3-1, I had a 53 break for 1-1.

I drew level at 3-3 winning the 5 th and 6 th frames on the latter colours and clinched victory on the final red after Harrison lost out 5 times in succession on the miss rule.

I recorded three 4-1 wins in his opening three matches beating James Jelley the previous days Under 16 winner James Jelley, Rob McCeune, L.Shanker, 53 break and twice finalist Kevin Yates 4-0, 52 and 135 breaks.