Monthly Archive: March 2011

Mar
31

Allen Battles Depression

Away from Beijing today, it is being reported that Northern Ireland number 1 Mark Allen is currently suffering with depression and is seeing a counsellor in order to help him. Click below for more…

Mar
31

China Open 2011: Robertson Feels The Force

2009 winner Peter Ebdon today showed in defeating world champion Neil Robertson that he is ready to go all the way again, but his path does not get any easier with the likes of John Higgins, Ding Junhui and Mark Selby also progressing today…

Mar
30

China Open 2011: Higgins Edges Bond, O’Sullivan Exits

Day three from Beijing might not have been as spectacular as yesterday but it was interesting nonetheless as John Higgins won a close one with Nigel Bond, while Ronnie O’Sullivan was upset by Welshman Ryan Day for the second successive tournament…

Mar
30

Jan Verhaas to Referee Fourth World Championship Final

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Congratulations to Jan Verhaas who on his Twitter page a short while ago has revealed that he will be the man in the middle for this season’s World Championship final at the Crucible…

Mar
29

PSB Review: Stuart Pettman As Sometimes Seen on TV

Having recently reviewed John Virgo’s book regarding Alex Higgins, I have since managed to find the time in between China Open matches to cast my eye through Stuart Pettman’s recently released book. Click below for my thoughts…

Mar
29

China Open 2011: Lee Edges Thriller, Seeds Tumble

What a day of snooker in Beijing as the tournament exploded into life today with a classic involving Mark Williams and Stephen Lee, while Stephen Maguire, Graeme Dott and Mark Allen were all upset…

Mar
28

More on the White Withdrawal…

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Following the speculation concerning the withdrawal of Jimmy White from this week’s tournament due to what World Snooker described as ‘visa problems’, Jimmy’s management group On Q Promotions have today issued a statement which will hopefully clarify the position…

Mar
28

China Open 2011: Robertson and Hendry through, Doherty Out

Day one from Beijing has now been completed and amongst the winners was Scotland’s Stephen Hendry who secured what could be a vital win in terms of his top 16 ranking at the end of the season against the in-form Matthew Stevens…

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