Who among us hasn’t attempted a few snooker impressions for a laugh while with some mates down at the local club? Whether it’s the players on the baize or the voices in the commentary box, snooker has always been rich with opportunities to mimic. John Virgo, who himself has been[Read More…]
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Jimmy Robertson Wins European Masters
England’s Jimmy Robertson has won his maiden ranking event title after a 9-6 triumph over Joe Perry in the final of the European Masters in Belgium on Sunday. The 32 year-old produced a clinical finish to complete an unbelievable week that seemingly had his name etched on the trophy from[Read More…]
European Masters Final: Joe Perry vs Jimmy Robertson
Two Englishmen will contest the European Masters title decider on Sunday with Joe Perry and Jimmy Robertson set to do battle for the title in Belgium. The pair emerged from hard-fought last four encounters with Anthony Hamilton and Mark King respectively to set up a clash in Lommel for the[Read More…]
Preview: European Masters Semi-Finals
An unexpected European Masters last four line-up in Belgium sees three veterans over the age of 40 and a player featuring at this stage of a ranking event for the first time in his career competing for glory. Joe Perry, Mark King, and Anthony Hamilton are all looking to add[Read More…]
Preview: European Masters Quarter-Finals
Mark Allen is the highest seed in the European Masters quarter-finals after holding off a late Ross Muir fight back on Thursday in Lommel. The Northern Irishman set up a meeting with Jimmy Robertson, undoubtedly the story of the tournament so far, after sealing a 4-3 victory over in Belgium[Read More…]
Mark Allen Books Quarter-Final Spot
Mark Allen became the first player to reach the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Snooker Championship after a 13-8 victory over Joe Perry on Friday. The Northern Irishman was in front for most of the match and managed to pull away in the final session as Perry’s game abandoned him.[Read More…]
World Snooker Championship Second Round Preview
Well, it’s fair to say that the first round predictions didn’t go according to plan. There were a few near misses, like with Shaun Murphy, Ryan Day, and Graeme Dott bowing out in tight affairs with Jamie Jones, Anthony McGill, and Ali Carter respectively. But there were also some shockers,[Read More…]
How Far Can Mark Allen Go?
Mark Allen is into the second round of the World Snooker Championship after completing a 10-5 triumph against Liam Highfield on Monday in Sheffield. The Northern Irishman produced a strong all-round performance to see off the debutant and advance to the last 16, where he’ll meet Mark Selby’s conqueror Joe[Read More…]
Mark Selby Defeat Opens Up Top Half
Joe Perry inflicted a shock 10-4 drubbing on reigning champion Mark Selby on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship on Saturday in Sheffield. Selby had been one of the title favourites after a two-year winning run at the Crucible Theatre and a recent triumph in the lucrative China[Read More…]
Matthew Stevens Among Experienced World Championship Qualifiers
Matthew Stevens booked his return to the Crucible with a 10-2 triumph over Ken Doherty in the final round of the World Championship qualifiers in Sheffield on Wednesday. The Welshman, twice a runner-up, coasted to victory against the 1997 world champion to secure his return to the venue stages for[Read More…]