It's Time for Steve to Leave

A changing of the guards in the press room seems to have triggered some action at the table as, upon my arrival, three more players depart in quick succession to leave us with an unlucky-for-some 13. Whilst I was mounting the staircase during the exits of Neil Suaraz and Peter Wigglesworth, I showcased perfect timing for the fall of Steve Dickson, whose chips were waiting patiently in the middle just as I entered the room.

But despite any claims to fame, it wasn't me who they were waiting for, but Giovanni Pennetta whose decision on the big blind had been made all that more strenuous by the all-in reraise of Warren Wooldrigde on the button. Ultimately, Penette opted for the fold, and cards were revealed.


As Wooldridge tabled Qc-Qd, Dickson smiled and signed, "I have one over", before flipping Ac-8s. "Oh my God," replied Wooldridge, seemingly haunted by past 'pair versus one over' confrontations. But he needn't have worried, as the 2d-Qs-2c flop was somewhat clinical, the Ks turn crushing any miracle hopes Dickson may have had.

A quick shake of the hand and a Weakest Link walk later and Dickson was gone, but he can leave safe in the knowledge that he'd pulled out a splendid performance and swam deeper than most through this shark-infested pool.

A fine performance from one of Black Belt's most popular members.