In fact, it’s probably about 10 years too late. Parrott has not won a rankings event the 1996 European Open, or an event in general since the German Masters in 1998.

At the ripe old age of 45, the Liverpudlian has conceded that he doesn’t enjoy practicing anymore – a clear sign that he must get out of the sport before he loses his love for the game altogether.

Expect to see him popping up on the BBC even more regularly in recent months.