snooker
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And just like that, we’re at the Quarter Finals of the World Championships. We have: Chris Wakelin v Zhao Xintong Si Jiahui v Ronnie O’Sullivan Mark Williams v John Higgins Judd Trump v Luca Brecel Any shocks so far? Ha, a few. Lei Peifan coming back from 6-2 down to beat defending Champion Kyren Wilson…
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Nothing like going to the wire is there? Apologies for the delay in this, a mixture of being busy at work, going on holiday and then a surprise bit of gout for good measure has scandalously stolen my spare time. However now I’m back to steal yours… with my considerations on the 2025 edition of…
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Characters. There aren’t enough of them any more apparently. Snooker “needs more” according to some. People still haven’t got over Alex Higgins, Jimmy White and Kirk Stevens tearing it up on cocaine fuelled benders, or Big Bill Werbenuik drinking a million pints during matches, apparently nowadays it’s far too boring. Nobody even drinks or smokes…
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Ah, Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of a big tournament and everyone’s got their knickers in a twist about it. Like him or loathe him – and there are plenty of people in both camps – it’s high time for a blog on the matter. First and foremost, I’m not a mental health expert, so…
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Snooker doesn’t change much. Tennis has different surfaces. Golf has the weather. Snooker stays the same regardless. Much is made that there are loads of tournaments now. But to the average Joe, who isn’t invested in the Qualification Process or the unfolding of the season, they turn the telly on a certain channel and yet…
Long Form Snooker 