April 2011
Monthly Archives
Williams to wed in the summer
I was passed some information a few days ago that indicated that Mark Williams and his long term partner Joanne Dent are to get married this year. I asked our reported at The Crucible, Imran Sidat, is quiz Mark on this at his earliest convenience and this evening he got the chance when Mark returned to The more …..
Higgins battles into World Final
John Higgins booked his place in the final of the 2011 World Championships after beating Mark Williams17-14. Trailing 13-11, Williams flew out of the traps and was on for a maximum until he went in-off the penultimate black. Higgins won the next to regain his two frame advantage before a 92 break saw Williams pull more …..
Resurgent Higgins edges ahead
John Higgins was in great form as he won six of the eight frames in the third session to pull clear of Mark Williams in their semi-final. Williams was in first with a 44 in the opening frame but Higgins eventually prevailed to cut the deficit to one frame. A break of 70 was enough more …..
Trump and Ding in stalemate
Ding Junhui and Judd Trump are locked at 12 frames all after a high quality third session of their semi-final. Leading 9-7, Ding started brightly, a 67 break ensuring he took the first frame of the evening. Trump hit back in the next with a 61, aided by another timely fluked red. The 21-year-old’s tail more …..
Mountjoy back on the Baize
THE LAST time Welsh snooker legend Doug Mountjoy walked out in front of a full audience at the game’s ‘home’, the average house price was £68,000, a pint of bitter cost £1.32 and Bill Clinton has just started his first term as United States President. It was 1993 at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre and Stephen Hendry more …..
Williams stays ahead of Higgins
Mark Williams leads John Higgins 9-7 after an entertaining second session of their semi-final. Williams won the first frame of the afternoon but Higgins hit back with a break of 84 to cut the deficit to two frames once again. A trademark opening long red from the Welshman in the next saw him make an more …..
Williams builds early lead over Higgins
Mark Williams leads John Higgins 5-3 after the first session of their semi-final. A nervy opening frame which lasted almost 25 minutes could have gone either way but it was Williams who sneaked it on the black after Higgins missed a frame ball pink. That didn’t seem to affect Higgins’ confidence as a brilliant clearance more …..
Trump races into early lead
Judd Trump produced some moments of magic as he raced into a 5-3 lead over Ding Junhui in the first session of their semi-final. Ding showed no signs of tiredness after his late night victory over Mark Selby and a stylish break of 102 saw him take the first frame. Trump responded in style in more …..
John Higgins Interview
John Higgins speaks to TSF after booking his place in the semi-finals of the World Championships with a 13-10 victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan. Click the link to listen to the interview - John Higgins
Judd Trump post match Interview
Judd Trump speaks exclusively to TSF after his comprehensive 13-5 Quarter final victory over Grame Dott. The 21-year-old Bristolian will face either Ding Junhui or Mark Selby in the semi-finals. Click this link - Judd Trump
Mark Allen post match Interview
Mark Allen gives us his reaction after losing 13-5 to Mark Williams in the Quarter Finals. Click this link - Mark Allen
Williams storms into semis
Mark Williams reeled off the final two frames he required to book his place in the semi-finals of the World Championships. Going into the final session leading 11-5, the Welshman won two scrappy frames to seal a showdown against Ronnie O’Sullivan or John Higgins who will conclude their quarter-final later on Wednesday. A missed red more …..
Impressive debut by Andy Rogers
FORMER Pontin’s International Open Series player Andy Rogers opened his Cuestars account with a convincing win in the seventh leg of the South of England Championship Tour. Welshman Rogers, based at Rileys, Newport, dropped just three frames out of 19 as he coasted to victory at Jesters Snooker Hall, Swindon. Undefeated in the six group more …..
Cue School line up
If you can not make head nor tale of the World Snooker Cue School line up we have put very little effort into ordering the list for you. Here are the 124 entrants in alphabetical order; ADAM DUFFY ADAM WICHEARD ADITYA MEHTA ALEX BORG ALEX DAVIES ALEX O’DONOGHUE ALEX TAUBMAN ALLAN TAYLOR ANDREW NORMAN ANTONY PARSONS AUGUSTO more …..
