The first chapter in a series of articles looking back at each campaign from the Crucible era.
Tag: Cliff Thorburn
UK Seniors Championship Draw and Preview
The UK Seniors Championship this week will feature the likes of Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, and John Parrott. Twelve players in total return to Hull for the third staging of the tournament, beginning Thursday. Ken Doherty triumphed twelve months ago at the Hull Venue but won’t be able to defend[Read More…]
On This Day in Crucible History: April 23 – Cliff Thorburn 147
During this year’s World Snooker Championship, we’ll be recalling some of the most memorable moments that took place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Increased Prize for a World Championship 147
World Snooker and the WPBSA have announced an increased prize for a World Championship 147 break on the eve of the tournament in Sheffield.
Joe Johnson Wins World Seniors Masters
Joe Johnson claimed silverware for the first time in more than two decades after emerging victorious in the World Seniors Masters in Sheffield on Thursday.
2019 Seniors Masters Draw and Preview
The fourth chapter of this season’s World Seniors Tour takes place on Thursday with the return of the 2019 Seniors Masters to Sheffield. Eight competitors will make a bid to capture the title at the Crucible Theatre – just days before the 2019 World Snooker Championship gets under way at[Read More…]
When Canadian Snooker Ruled the World
By Jack Ford Sports Journalist Canadians on the World Snooker tour are a bit like Brazilians in Formula One – once a big part of the sport, now completely absent. Three of the nation’s athletes were staples of the snooker scene at the height of the sport’s popularity – Cliff[Read More…]
Cliff Thorburn Triumphs in Seniors Masters
Cliff Thorburn rolled back the years to claim the inaugural Seniors Masters title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Thursday. The Canadian, who memorably won the prestigious Masters three times in four years between 1983 and 1986, dramatically overcame Jonathan Bagley 2-1 in the final after potting the re-spotted[Read More…]
World Seniors Championship: Preview and Draw
A lot of focus this week is on the ongoing Players Championship but also taking place from Wednesday will be the World Seniors Championship in Scunthorpe. Stephen Hendry will be the star attraction in a field of 16 players all gunning for global glory in the over 40s category. The[Read More…]
The Best Players to Have Never Won the UK Championship
Every year this website runs a top ten list of the best players who have never managed to win the World Championship at the Crucible. With the UK Championship getting under way on Tuesday, it got me thinking as to who then would fall into that category for the sport’s[Read More…]