Between 1999 and 2010, twelve annual tournaments were held in memory of Owen. Each year, players from the club past and present turned out to play in a round-robin tournament of five teams. The draw for teams was made using a seeding system, an elaborate darts draw, a year with bar billiards, Kinder eggs and finally completely rigged but they did all keep the teams fair and assured a similar level of skill, ability and fitness.

The results of the tournaments are accessible via the links below or from the menu.

"Some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over... no it isn't, it's Golden Goal extra time."

The first tournament and inevitably the final was a draw at the whistle. A quick vote chose golden goal extra-time over penalties to decide the winners and a goal from Jon Healy handed the title to a ridiculously strong team C.

Saturday 27th November 1999

"You know, isn't it? Hmm. David Mitchell holding it aloft... marvellous. Ooo, controversy isn't it? Peter Carr scored an equaliser, didn't he? Hmm?"

Two tournaments, two finals with drama. Team C took the spoils but a disputed equaliser was ruled out.

Saturday 25th November 2000

"It's 2 for 1 night at the casualty department"

Two injuries which required hospital treatment on the night. No malice involved, one twisted knee and one twisted ankle. The winners on the night included a certain club Chairman and Mascot.

Saturday 8th December 2001

"Choppersson has covered all bases by playing for both teams"

The winning team not only had 6 members but also two of the youngest players, okay they also had the oldest player too but he doesn't count. Luke managed to play for both teams in the final. Don't ask me...

Saturday 30th November 2002

"Is Dave Beckham available? Okay, what about that Ronaldo chap?"

What you have to realise is the stress caused by players having to drop out on the morning of the tournament. This particular year we had two drop-outs plus another who quit just 5 mins into the first game. After some desperate searching, replacements were found but they weren't perhaps of the same standard as the players they replaced. It all worked out fine in the end as the Chairman carried off his second winners medal. Ring Ring, Ring Ring...

Sunday 7th December 2003

"No! Not my right wrist, that's the important one."

The first (and hopefully last) broken bone in a tournament. During the penalty competition, Richard dived to save his son's penalty...and got his hand caught between the mats (I warned them about the mats but did they listen). The result was a broken wrist and an appearance by Richard in The Castle pub in full Chelsea kit. He did win a medal finally though, thanks to a supersub Mascot.

Saturday 4th December 2004

"Forget about the tournament, let's talk about the penalty competition."

Yes, my team went out in the first round. Whatever.

Saturday 26th November 2005

"The 2006 tournament in 2007? Very shoddy organisation from the boy Moir there."

A very even tournament and no serious injuries, especially not Andy's finger. The seeding system was modified and although on paper team B looked strongest, unfortunately for them we don't play on paper.

Saturday 27th January 2007...yes, 2007

"The best team on the night reached the final."

Once again the best team on paper didn't come away with the spoils. Instead, the Fox came away a winner after breaking his duck.

Saturday 24th November 2007

"McKenna needs to increase his bribe level if he ever wants to win this thing."

We're going to introduce a handicapping system for next year. Luke will be carrying his Dad in the final.

Saturday 29th November 2008

"Two Moirs in the final is enough for anyone. Happily the right one triumphed."

McKenna out in the first round? Luke not reaching the final? Dan's second consecutive win? It's officially Bizarro World.

Saturday 21st November 2009

"Good grief, John. What do I have to do to get you a win? Six players maybe?"

A special tournament, the last one for Owen.

Saturday 4th December 2010