Ten years ago it was a common occurrence to hear pundits naively predict that Chinese players would soon dominate the sport. Indeed, the repeated adage “half of the top 16 will be made up of Chinese in the next five years” has been muttered so often that it’s become a[Read More…]
Features
The latest feature articles, opinion pieces, and other commentary related to ongoing snooker news and headlines from the professional and amateur game.
Sniper’s Snippets: The National Championship
By Jonathan Williams Wow, so what a tournament that turned out to be! I honestly never thought I’d be writing my final Sniper’s Snippets as runner-up, and it’s funny because I was fully intent on not even entering the National Championship as I had planned on going to a friend’s stag[Read More…]
It’s There! Who do you think you are, Mr. Taylor?
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[Read More…]
It’s There! Marc O’Getoveryourself
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[Read More…]
It’s There! Broadcasting Memoranda
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[Read More…]
It’s There! Nigella Ebdon
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[Read More…]
It’s There! Thanks ITV!
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[Read More…]
It’s There! The Return of Free Ball
Regular readers may remember that this time last year there was a ghostly (ghastly?) guest writer during the 2015 World Championship. Free Ball, as s/he mysteriously wishes to be known as, offered snippets of reflection on the various happenings at the Crucible that may have gone unnoticed to the untrained eye.[Read More…]
Sniper’s Snippets: RIBSA Grand Prix
Michael Judge won the RIBSA Grand Prix last Saturday to extend his lead at the top of the Irish rankings. The former pro held off the challenge of Jason Devaney in a close final to prevail 4-2 and move one step closer to finishing the season as no.1. Judge whitewashed[Read More…]
Sniper’s Snippets: The RIBSA Masters
By Jonathan Williams My event this time around was quite short lived, although it did not feel like it. I was there from 10am supporting Peter “The Player” Dunne and my first match didn’t get going until 1:30pm. I didn’t feel drained or tired as I am a quick player[Read More…]