Elisabeth
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Magic number is 147 for Davis
February 4, 2010 - 2:12 pm
Tags: Joe Davis
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Anyone who is a fan of snooker should try and find some time to read the autobiography of the legendary Joe Davis, the player who organised the first world snooker championship in 1927 and won it himself 15 times. Davis was without a doubt a snooker pioneer who probably did more for the sport than [...]
Snooker’s record breakers keep on coming
February 3, 2010 - 12:38 pm
Tags: Ding Junhui, Jamie Cope, Joe Davis, Judd Trump, Ken Doherty, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis
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Snooker is a sport that is slow enough to encourage pondering. Every now and then we find ourselves wondering if what we’re seeing is something unique and spectacular or just a common occurrence.
Keeping track of all the records and statistics isn’t easy when it comes to a sport that has been played professionally for decades.
There [...]
Sweden needs to bring more snooker talents to the table
January 22, 2010 - 12:48 pm
Tags: Stephen Hendry
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Snooker is still a very small sport in Sweden. The number of snooker tables available to the public in the entire country, 55, probably says it all.
Until about five years ago, many Swedes didn’t even know what snooker was. It wasn’t until 2002 that something finally started happening. Eurosport has been part of the base [...]
For Maguire winning is a frame of mind
January 21, 2010 - 1:12 pm
Tags: Stephen Hendry, Stephen Maguire
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When Stephen Maguire won the 2004 UK Championship commentators and snooker experts proclaimed him the new Stephen Hendry.
Not because they’re both Scottish and have the same first name, but because their techniques have certain similarities. They’re both minimalistic, offensive, accurate and extraordinarily gifted. They’re both excellent break builders and natural talents that often leave the [...]
Ronnie O’Sullivan – madman or genius?
January 20, 2010 - 1:09 pm
Tags: Ronnie O’Sullivan
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There’s a fine line between ingenuity and insanity and perhaps Ronnie O’Sullivan, one of snooker’s greatest prodigies ever, is the biggest proof of that.
Having been known to smash cues, smoke marijuana before matches and mumble obscenities during press conferences, the man obviously seems to have a personal issue or two.
But think about it – big, [...]
Marking time – Williams chases past glory
January 19, 2010 - 1:06 pm
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Mark Williams is one of those extraordinary players that have made an immortal impression on the snooker world. He is one of the rare talents and used to be right up there with John Higgins and Ronnie O’Sullivan.
But when you see Williams’ name on the draw nowadays you find yourself wondering what form he’s going [...]
Angry Allen must focus his aggression
January 8, 2010 - 1:03 pm
Tags: Mark Allen, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, The Masters
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There has been a lot of buzz around 23-year-old Mark Allen from Northern Ireland lately. This young, upcoming star became professional only four years ago and despite his age,
Allen has already had a very impressive career. He is currently number 11th in the world rankings and on his record you’ll find a last 16 placement [...]
In honour of the Beckham of the Baize
January 7, 2010 - 4:26 pm
Tags: Jimmy White, Paul Hunter
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Paul Hunter, who died at age 27 in 2006, had almost become a symbol of The Masters tournament in recent years. Hunter lifted the Masters trophy in 2001, 2002 and 2004 and was on top of his career when it was abruptly ended.
He provided the spectators with great excitement as in all finals he came [...]
The Masters: a guide
January 6, 2010 - 4:20 pm
Tags: Ding Junhui, Mark Selby, Paul Hunter, Peter Ebdon, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Stephen Maguire, Steve Davis, The Masters
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The Masters. A tight clash between the top players and an opportunity for the audience to see the best snooker there is. High quality playing, excitement and prestige – that’s The Masters in a nutshell. It really is a great way to start the new year.
Although not a ranking tournament, this is still one of [...]
An old-timer who’s still in the game
January 5, 2010 - 12:58 pm
Tags: Stephen Hendry
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“Stephen Hendry has been rubbish lately. He’s finished.”
These words have been uttered by more than the odd snooker fan or two in the last couple of years. People are disappointed in the former star, but are learning to accept the fact that even stars get old and start to lose it.
It’s not surprising that people [...]
