With the 2008 IBSF World Championships starting in Austria next Monday, I take a look back at the history of the event and some of the finalists who have gone on to make a name for themselves on the professional circuit. I also provide information on this year’s tournament including a link to how the groups are made up this year…
Tag: Ken Doherty
Doherty looks to Bahrain as tickets go on sale
One of the beneficiaries of the clash of dates between the new Bahrain Championship and the Premier League is Ken Doherty who does not have to qualify for the event this season. Click to read his thoughts on the tournament, and how you can get your hands on tickets…
Heads up: World Series of Snooker hits Poland
This weekend sees some of snooker’s biggest stars in action as the third event of the new World Series hits Warsaw, Poland…
Rankingswatch: Grand Prix Update
As the dust settles on John Higgins’ 19th ranking event victory, it is time to have a look at how the week has affected the latest provisional rankings…
Slipping Standards?
Snooker Scene’s Dave Hendon today posted a superb piece on his blog regarding the current standard of the professional game at the highest level and why Ronnie O’Sullivan is able to dominate as easily as he is right now. It is a subject that has been on my mind for a while so click below to read my thoughts on it…
Bahrain Championship 2008: Draw News
With the qualifiers for the inaugural Bahrain Championship taking place next week, it is time to have a quick look at the recently released draw and explain the four first round byes that have been given…
Rankingswatch: Shanghai Update
Following the Roewe Shanghai Masters final last night, World Snooker have issued the latest provisional rankings and it is time to have a quick look at the big movers this week.