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Snooker 2025

By isaidno, in General Football and Sport

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The boy Linacre

The boy Linacre

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Really sad for the fans, the TV and Williams.

He was brilliant against Trump, very good against J Higgins & couldn't hit a barndoor with a banjo (see Daka links) in the final first 3 sessions.

Yes Zhao was the best player in the tournament, yes he was the best player in the final, but sadly he was never tested, and put under scoreboard and mental pressure, it was an easy ride.  

He missed a lot of chances in the first 3 sessions and sadly "final" Mark couldn't take advantage, and when Williams missed most of the time Zhao stepped in.

In time Williams will realise he had a big chance there, and sadly he didn't perform as he did in the 1/4 & semi.

 

With the lack of decent players under 30 from the UK, the youngest really Trump & Wilson, the number of future UK World champions may become thin on the ground, as we don't have the clubs and venues & social & gaming is more attractive these days.

The Bear

The Bear

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Most snooker clubs make more money from pool nowadays sadly. 

 

Even at Potters, Dave Gilbert's club, it only has 6 snooker tables upstairs. It's all the pool tables downstairs which make them the most money as that's what all the kids/teens come in for. 

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kingfox

kingfox

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2 hours ago, The boy Linacre said:

With the lack of decent players under 30 from the UK, the youngest really Trump & Wilson, the number of future UK World champions may become thin on the ground, as we don't have the clubs and venues & social & gaming is more attractive these days.

Thoroughly agree, British talent coming through is very sparse. I think both Joe O’Connor and Jackson Page will properly breakout at some point, I’ve been impressed with Stan Moody’s development over the past season. 
 

Beyond those though, there’s many British youngsters in junior tournaments, but even those are starting to get dominated by Eastern European contingent, especially players from Poland and Ukraine. 
 

Then you of course have the influx of the Chinese talent, which will only expand in the coming years. 
 

If the trend continues, I can see Snooker being dominated by Chinese and Eastern European talent in next 5-10 years. 

The boy Linacre

The boy Linacre

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55 minutes ago, Nalis said:

Did anyone maange to get tickets for 2026 World championship?

Was in the priority and tickets were available Sunday morning, but wanted to try and get a ticket for the final, but they were all gone. A decent amount left at 9.15ish for other sessions but the weekends were pretty sparse so decided to leave it.
Next year!!!

 

boots60

boots60

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For snooker fans that don't want to spend a fortune at the crucible, tickets are on sale for the "Champion of champions" tournament at the Mattioli in November. Guaranteed to see top players. From £16.60 a session.

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Raj

Raj

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1 hour ago, boots60 said:

For snooker fans that don't want to spend a fortune at the crucible, tickets are on sale for the "Champion of champions" tournament at the Mattioli in November. Guaranteed to see top players. From £16.60 a session.

Yep got some for Friday nights Semi Final.

 

 

Nalis

Nalis

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On 08/05/2025 at 11:26, Graceroad said:

Tony Knowles playing in the world seniors tonight will be amazed if he makes a break over 20

He's just there to shag the horny housewives, let's be honest

Graceroad

Graceroad

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On 09/05/2025 at 18:23, Nalis said:

He's just there to shag the horny housewives, let's be honest

 Maybe but I will be big enough to admit I was wrong I said he wouldn't have a break of more then 20 he managed 25 mind you he came to the table  67 behind with 68 left so decides to pot a yellow after the first red

  

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Graceroad

Graceroad

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Amazed to say Toñy Knowles won a match at Q School last night beating Danny Brindle 4_1.Hard  to believe  you can win a match by that scoreline when you only have one break over 20 in the whole match . Nervy last frame Tony potted Yellow and Green to lead by 23 with 22 remaining  missed a simple brown which Brindle potted along with the Blue then got the snooker but after a 10 Minuite stalemate Knowles potted the pink to complete a famous Victory

  

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Nalis

Nalis

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On 28/05/2025 at 08:04, Graceroad said:

Amazed to say Toñy Knowles won a match at Q School last night beating Danny Brindle 4_1.Hard  to believe  you can win a match by that scoreline when you only have one break over 20 in the whole match . Nervy last frame Tony potted Yellow and Green to lead by 23 with 22 remaining  missed a simple brown which Brindle potted along with the Blue then got the snooker but after a 10 Minuite stalemate Knowles potted the pink to complete a famous Victory

  

Am I right in saying anyone can enter Q School if they pay the entry fee regardless of ability?

 

Is that what this guy Brindle has done?

Graceroad

Graceroad

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3 hours ago, Nalis said:

Am I right in saying anyone can enter Q School if they pay the entry fee regardless of ability?

 

Is that what this guy Brindle has done?

Yes you are correct  same with darts anyone can enter regardless of ability if they stump up the entry fee

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davieG

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Snooker Update ·

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People see the trophies. They don’t see the battles I’ve had in my own head — and those were always the hardest to win.”
At 40, I know what resilience truly means. I grew up with loss and struggle early in life, and snooker became more than a game — it was an escape, a way to hold on to something steady when everything else felt uncertain.
My career has been about endurance. I wasn’t always the flashiest, but I was relentless. Frame after frame, match after match, I learned to outlast, to stay patient when others lost heart. That’s what brought me world titles, the nickname “The Jester from Leicester,” and the respect of those who know how tough this sport can be.
But there’s another side people don’t always see. The days when depression weighed heavier than any opponent. When just getting to the table was a victory. I’ve learned that strength isn’t just about holding yourself together — it’s about admitting when you’re breaking, and finding a way forward anyway.
Now, success means more than silverware. It means showing others that even in the darkest times, you can keep going. That scars don’t define you — how you carry them does.
✨ The lesson? Life, like snooker, isn’t about winning every frame. It’s about staying in the fight, steadying your mind, and believing you can still find a way — no matter how far behind you feel.
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kingfox

kingfox

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Selby with a strong shot to claim the English Open, plays Jackson Page in the QF’s later today. 
 

Also quite surprised the new female referee this week, has yet to make an appearance in the ‘Birds you fancy off the telly’ thread :whistle:

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Nalis

Nalis

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Really happy for Jack. 

 

I see the boring knuckle dragging tin foil hat crew are all over social media claiming Judd threw the match for his mate. Judd misses easy shots all the time and if he was going to throw the match surely he wouldn't have let it go to a decider?

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