The Crewe Licensed Houses Pool League is regarded as one of the highest standard Pool Leagues in the South of Cheshire. The League began life as a Crewe & Nantwich Pool League in the mid-to-late 1970s; becoming the Crewe Licensed Houses Pool League in the early 1980s. The League is affiliated to the Cheshire County Pool Association and has been for more years than any other Pool League. List of Crewe Singles Champions: *1982: Charlie Cooper *1983: Dave Leslie *1984: Alan Carroll *1985: Steve Lloyd *1986: Steve Deakin *1987: John Critchley *1988: Andy Dixon *1989: Andy Mellor *1990: Dave Preece *1991: Carl Tomlinson *1992: Dave Preece *1993: Ade Cartwright *1994: Bob Green *1995: Simon Malam *1996: Steve Maher *1997: Dave Preece *1998: Tim Lindop *1999: Terry Kimberlin *2000: Paul Cavanagh *2001: Terry Kimberlin *2002: Dave Preece *2003: Simon Malam *2004: Lee Williams *2005: Dave Preece *2006: Dave Preece *2007: Dave Preece *2008: Phil Malam *2009: Simon Malam *2010: Stuart Gregory 1999 onwards, played to World Eightball Pool Federation Rules, 2005 onwards, played also for the Tim Lindop Memorial Trophy The Captain Webb Public House, Underwood Lane, Crewe has hosted the most Crewe Singles Finals Nights; seven in total. The Bridge Inn Public House on Broad Street has hosted four Crewe Singles Finals Nights. List of Crewe Licensed Houses Pool League Championship Winning Teams: *1984: Flying Lady A *1985: Barrel *1986: Express B *1987: Ashbank *1988: Ashbank A *1989: Ashbank A *1990: Vine B *1991: Bridge B *1992: Brunel B *1993: Imperial A *1994: Express A *1995: Flying Lady A *1996: Old Vine A *1997: Old Vine A *1998: Sydney A *1999: Sydney A *2000: Sydney A *2001: Old Vine A *2002: Eight Farmers *2003: Captain Webb B *2004: Sydney A *2005: Kings Arms C *2006: Kings Arms B *2007: Dishers C *2008: Bridge A *2009: Bridge A *2010: Dishers C This League is regularly featured in the local newspaper 'The Crewe Chronicle' and other local media including local radio and local websites