Tag: Jamie Burnett

Sutton: “Snooker means the world to me”

While the International Championship qualifiers come to a conclusion today, the hot topic on Thursday has surrounded the unusual betting patterns that embroiled Irishman John Sutton’s encounter with Jamie Burnett yesterday. The sport of snooker has for a long time been plagued by match fixing and allegations of the sort.[Read More…]

Thrilling Climax to World Qualifiers

The World Championship qualifiers have ended after a dramatic final day of action at the Ponds Forge International Centre in Sheffield. Several of the opening eight matches in the final round had ended under routine circumstances on Tuesday. But Wednesday’s action was typical edge of your seat stuff as an[Read More…]

Robertson Bags Gold in Gdynia

Neil Robertson made it back-to-back titles in Poland after falling over the line in his final against Jamie Burnett at the Gdynia Open. Following on from last season’s success for the Australian in Warsaw, Robertson went on another run to the final that included wins over Tian Pengfei and Stephen[Read More…]

Selby Buried by Burnett

Mark Selby suffered first round defeat in the Australian Open after a shock 5-3 loss to Jamie Burnett in Bendigo today. The world no.1 had come into the event with a great chance of extending his lead at the top of the world rankings given the absence of nearest rivals[Read More…]

Jones Downs Jimmy in Decider

Jamie Jones survived a late rally from veteran Jimmy White to move into the final qualifying round of the UK Championship at the South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester. The talented young Welshman edged the ‘Whirlwind’ 6-5 in a dramatic encounter that could have easily gone either way. White, buoyant[Read More…]

Stylish Jak Jones Stars at PTC2

Amateur Jak Jones produced a stunning day’s snooker to knock out three professionals and reach the fourth round of Players Tour Championship 2 at the South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester. Welshman Jones had already emerged through two preliminary qualifying rounds before the first round proper and he was intent[Read More…]