Hendry becomes pool ambassador

Filed under: Pool Players,Snooker Players — Sam on February 28, 2012

He made his name as a snooker star, but now Stephen Hendry is picking up pool cues instead of snooker ones, as he uses his name to help promote the game of Chinese 8-ball (also sometimes referred to as Black-8) across the world. (more…)

O’Sullivan ready for life after snooker

Filed under: Snooker Players — Mark on December 22, 2011

In the wake of his defeat at the UK Championships in York – which sees his failure to win a major tournament stretch past the two year point – Ronnie O’Sullivan has admitted that he is (more…)

Murphy lends his support to player appearance fee rises

Filed under: Snooker Players — Helen on December 15, 2011

One of the major stars of the snooker tables, Shaun Murphy has lent his support to the recent call by another – Ronnie O’Sullivan – to receive higher appearance fees for taking part in tournaments, due to the crowd pleasing appeal that his appearances and playing style have. Murphy, a former World and UK Snooker Champion, stated that (more…)

Parrot aiming for impressive charity pot

Filed under: Snooker Players — Sam on December 8, 2011

John Parrot, the former World Champion, will be star of the show again next year, as he looks to raise money for two Hartlepool-based charities. Parrot, who also won the European and UK Championships during his days on the snooker tables, is set to be the main attraction for a (more…)

Former snooker star White takes part in Coventry exhibition match

Filed under: Snooker Players,Snooker Tournaments — Sam on December 1, 2011

One of the legends of the snooker tables, Jimmy White, hit Earlsdon in Coventry recently to take part in exhibition matches on both the snooker and pool tables, as well as meeting up with local fans of the games. The ‘Whirlwind’, who reached the final of the World Snooker Championship six times during (more…)

Trump fine with shot clock idea

Filed under: Snooker Players — Sam on November 21, 2011

One of the rising stars of the snooker tables, Judd Trump, has given his backing to the idea of one day introducing a shot clock at the major snooker events, such as the (more…)

O’Sullivan admits he could have been more successful

Filed under: Snooker Players — Sam on November 17, 2011

‘Rocket’ Ronnie O’Sullivan, one of the stars of the snooker tables, has admitted he may have lost the chance to become one of the all-time most successful players in the game. O’Sullivan, who has won the (more…)

Top ex-snooker star purchases second Lake District hotel

Filed under: Snooker Players — Sam on November 14, 2011

Ex-snooker pro, turned entrepreneur, Tony Knowles has invested in his second Lake District hotel. The former snooker professional, who reached the semi-finals of the World Championship on three occasions during his peak years on the snooker tables, is now hoping to (more…)

Scots snooker talent sought by Paul Hunter Foundation

Filed under: Snooker Players — Peter on November 2, 2011

The Paul Hunter Foundation, which was set up with the aim of attracting young people to the snooker tables instead of the streets, has announced plans to spread its message north of the border. The foundation is organising a series of events across Scotland, which will (more…)

World Snooker announces professional tour to be expanded

Filed under: Snooker Players — Helen on October 31, 2011

There will be an increase in the numbers of snooker players taking part in the World Snooker professional tour, beginning in season 2013/14, World Snooker has announced. The tour is being expanded to feature 128 players, compared to the 93 currently (more…)