Mark Goodfellow and Sam Winter with their trophy, received from President David Oliver after their Final success, over Ben Render and Dave Newsome, of Nafferton BC 24 v 12 at Kinston BC, Hull.

Holderness captain Alistair Cook, presents John Benson with his Marshall Shield Winners medal, at the beginning of the 2012 season.

Alistair Cook and Mark Goodfellow, receive the runners-up trophy from Gordon Walker, at the York Tournament Presentation.

Alistair delivering a bowl, whilst Jim Moulds searches for his next wood. Pictured during the all Holderness semi-final of the gents pairs in the York Tournament.

Alistair Cook and Mark Goodfellow, pictured alongside Umpire Eric Tomlinson, before the final of the Gents Pairs.

Mark and Alistair trying to bribe the Umpire before their pairs final at Clarence Gardens in York.

Alistair and Mark pictured before taking to the green in the final of the gents pairs. Which they narrowly lost.

Mick Binks and Jim Moulds pictured between matches during the early rounds of the York Tournament Gents Pairs. Doing what they do best!

L to R: Cliff Holmes, Jim Moulds, Dave Brett, Peter Goodfellow.

Captain Alistair Cook receives the Marshall Shield from Yorkshire County president Steven Atkinson, at the county dinner and presentation evening.

L to R: Alistair Cook (Capt.), Steve Budd, Gordon Elliott, Brian Artingstoll.

L to R: Ron Atherton, Mark Goodfellow (Vice Capain), Mick Binks, George Roberts.

L to R: Tony Chappell, Nigel Hodgson, Sam Winter, Ray Coates.

Sam Winter and Nigel Hodgson pictured with the trophy.

Vice, Mark Goodfellow holding the trophy, whilst behind him, Sam Winter taking great delight at receviing his winners medal. And Steve Budd lives up to his name, cracking open a can of Bud!

Gordon Elliott and Nigel Hodgson, keeping it in the family

The victorious team pictured with the Marshall Shield, moments after defeating Middlesborough, in the final of the prestigious event. Picture courteousy of the YBA website.

The squad thankfull, Alistair is finally finished with his speech.

The Holderness squad look on as Alistair delivers his winning speech.

Captain Cook receives the trophy from Yorkshire County President, Steven Atkinson, at the end of the game at Kirkbymoorside BC.

The Yorkshire BA President, hands over the trophy to Alistair Cook.

Nigel Hodgson grinning like a Cheshire cat!!

The victorious team pictured after the final, in which they equalled the record, of the most wins of the trophy.