Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, and Mark Williams will all compete in the John Virgo Trophy in April, it was announced this week.
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John Virgo tributes: What Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, and others said
The snooker world continues to mourn after the sad news yesterday of the passing of John Virgo at the age of 79.
G’night JV: A tribute to John Virgo, the voice of snooker
The snooker world has lost one of its most recognisable and best-loved figures as John Virgo – player, presenter, commentator, and lifelong ambassador for the game – has died at the age of 79.
John Virgo on Stephen Hendry Comeback: ‘It’s a mystery’
The seven-time world champion announced his comeback around twelve months ago. John Virgo can’t comprehend why Stephen Hendry has opted for a return to professional snooker following nine years of retirement from the game. The 1979 UK champion has been left confused by the former world number one’s decision, which[Read More…]
1979/80 Snooker Season: Griffiths and the Grinder
The latest chapter in a series of articles looking back at each campaign from the Crucible era.
Ali Carter on controversy: “I’m absolutely flabbergasted”
Ali Carter has reacted to a bizarre incident during his 6-3 defeat of John Higgins in the Masters quarter-finals on Thursday.
A Memorable World Championship
It’s the morning after the 17 days before. The 2016 Betfred World Championship has come to an end, with Mark Selby deservedly being crowned the king of the Crucible for the second time in three years. An entertaining final between two of the game’s very elite was a fitting conclusion[Read More…]
Fin’s Fables: Top 10 Crucible Memories
By Fin Ruane As this year’s eagerly awaited World Snooker Championship nears we look forward to the seventeen day snooker jamboree in Sheffield with bated breath. Questions such as “how will Ronnie play and can he win a fifth world title?”, can Mark Selby win and complete the ‘triple crown’[Read More…]