After a seven-year absence from the Crucible following his relegation from the top 16 in 2006, Scotland’s Alan McManus made it back to snooker’s biggest stage last weekend with a 10-5 victory over Tom Ford at the final qualifying round. Shortly after his victory, Alan spoke to a few of us backstage as he spoke …
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Feb 13
Welsh Open 2013: Trump Through, Will Return To Number One
The last 16 line-up is now taking shape at the Welsh Open and the big story today is that Mark Selby’s surprise whitewash at the hands of Joe Perry, combined with a comeback victory for Judd Trump, means that the latter will return to the top of the world rankings after this event. Click below …
Aug 13
World Snooker Rankings 2012/13: Seedings Revision One Round-Up
The conclusion of the UKPTC2 event in Gloucester today marked the end of the first stage of the 2012/13 season, with the seedings now revised for the upcoming International Championship, snooker’s newest major, in terms of ranking points and prize money at least. Click below for a summary of all of the movers and shakers …
Aug 12
UKPTC2 – Down to 16
After two typically hectic days of snooker at the South West Snooker Academy, we are down to 16 players at the season’s second UKPTC event. So far, it has been a tournament which has seen most of the ‘big names’ come through, while a few who have struggled in recent months, have also managed to …













