February 2011
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Craycraft hoping for history lesson
IF HISTORY repeats itself, Swindon-based Neil Craycraft could be on course to retain his Cuestars South of England Championship title. Craycraft, who lives in Wantage but plays out of the 147 Snooker Club, Swindon, climbed to second place in the rankings after victory in the fifth leg of eight. A 3-2 success over Alex Dunkley more …..
China Open Qualifying results to date
Full results from this week can be seen here - The Snooker Forum Brackets Mark williams v Stephen Lee or Alfie Burden Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ryan Day or Tom Ford Stephen Hendry v Matthew Stevens or Anthony Hamilton Ding Junhui v Mark King or Kurt Maflin Ali Carter v Stuart Bingham or Mark Joyce Mark Allen more …..
Davis Could Face Lisowski In World Qualifiers
Snooker legends Steve Davis and Jimmy White have both been handed tough draws in the qualifying rounds of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship. The qualifiers run from March 5 to 13 at the English Institute of Sport – Sheffield, with the 16 winners to go through to the televised stages at the Crucible in April. more …..
China Open & World Championship Draws
China Open Qualifying Draw – Click Here World Snooker Championships Qualifying Draw – Click Here (PDF) World Snooker Championships Draw – Click Here
Higgins Extends Rankings Lead
John Higgins stretched his lead at the top of the world rankings to nearly 4,000 points following his victory in the Wyldecrest Park Homes Welsh Open. Higgins beat fellow Scot Stephen Maguire 9-6 in the final in Newport to win the 23rd ranking title of his career and second of the season. “I’ve just tried more …..
Ballrun expecting a baby
Stuart Bingham (Ballrun) and fiance Michelle Shabi are expecting on the 3rd of September. Michelle and Stuart got engaged last November and are looking for a date around May next year to get married. Stuart Bingham “We’re both really happy with the news, Its been really hard to keep my mouth shut for 12 weeks more …..
VETERAN MORGAN WANTS TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT
DARREN Morgan wants to come out of retirement and play on the Main Tour again. The 44-year-old former world number eight is ‘sorely tempted’ to enter the new Q School, in which players enter three tournaments with 12 Main Tour places up for grabs. Other players of Morgan’s era, like close friend Nigel Bond, who more …..
Miss rule canvasing by The WPBSA
A letter has been received by the players yesterday from Jason Ferguson canvasing them on a possible change to The Miss Rule, I have copies the contents of this letter below for you all to read, why not answer the 5 questions yourself and I will pass all of your answers onto Jason Ferguson, the main people more …..
147 form Hendry in Newport
Stephen Hendry made a 147 tonight in Newport in his opening frame against fellow Scot Stephen Maguire, it is the 77th 147, the 53rd in a Ranking event, the 40th TV 147, it is the 22nd by a Scottish player, the 7th this season. Ronnie and Hendry now have ten 147′s each, 20 players have more …..
Not Ryan’s Day
The two Welsh Dragons Ryan Day and Matthew Stevens done battle on the baize today in Newport with the eventual victory going to Stevens in a decider which could of gone either way. Stevens and day shared the first two frames with Matthew taking the next two and Day following suit, Matthew made a 66 more …..
Ebdon’s complaint to The WPBSA
Peter Ebdon has complained to the WPBSA about the new format of The Welsh Open in regards to playing straight though and not having a break after the 4th frame, I spoke with WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson earlier today and asked about the content of the complaint. Basically Peter complained about having to play through more …..
Williams Excited By Snooker’s Return To Ireland
Twice World Snooker Champion Mark Williams hopes to continue his fantastic run of form at the Players Tour Championship Grand Finals in Dublin next month. The Welshman climbed to second place in the world rankings, his highest position in six years, by winning the German Masters two weeks ago. And the left-hander is now eagerly more …..
Rocket Crashes in to garden
It has been reported today by The Sun – LINK to article – that Ronnie O’Sullivan has crashed his car just a few miles away form his home on Chigwell. What is unclear is when this accident was, witness’s form the scene say that the £150,000 Mercedes SL500 looks to be a write off. Ronnie more …..
Welsh Open Brackets
Latest scores form The Welsh Open can be seen on The TSF Brackets – LINK HERE Todays schedule 11am Ding Junhui v Marcus Campbell Ricky Walden v Dave Harold NB 1pm Matthew Stevens v Anthony Hamilton Ali Carter v Barry Hawkins NB 2pm John Higgins v Jack Lisowski Mark King v Michael Holt NB 7pm more …..
