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Big Break – Crucible Style

May 3, 2015May 3, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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For a third successive year here at the Crucible, an exhibition was required on the final Saturday afternoon due to an early finish in the tournament’s first semi-final, this year between Shaun Murphy and Barry Hawkins.

Having already had to put on an exhibition match between Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty earlier in the tournament, the organisers today decided to do something a little different, running a ‘Big Break’ style competition for those of you familiar with the format of the old BBC show.

Click below for a few photographs from the exhibition…

Interesting – The Review

April 29, 2015April 29, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Whilst I have been fortunate enough to have spent the last two weeks here in Sheffield at the 2015 World Championship, in between sessions to I have also had the opportunity to read the recently released book ‘Interesting’ by Steve Davis.

Click below for my thoughts as one of snooker’s all-time greats takes a detailed look back at his time in the game…

My 10 Years at the Crucible – Part Two

March 29, 2015March 29, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

Crucible10 A year ago ahead of my tenth year visiting the Crucible Theatre for the World Championship, I took a look back at my first three years between 2005-7, recalling the various experiences that had helped draw me to the sport and ultimately end up writing this blog.

Unfortunately at the time I never got round to part two, so with no further delay, now I look back at my next three years as John Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson took Crucible glory between 2008-10…

UK Championship 2014: Day Two Blog

November 26, 2014November 27, 2014 matt2745 1 Comment

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Day two of the UK Championship in York this Wednesday as the field is whittled down from 128 to 64 and as was the case during the opening day, it has so far been very much a day for the top seeds, with few upsets at the Barbican Centre.

Click below for my thoughts on the day from the venue so far…

UK Championship 2014: Tournament Preview

November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 matt2745 1 Comment

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Following a weekend in Germany for the Ruhr Open, the snooker circus heads to York on Tuesday for the start of the second most prestigious ranking event on the calendar, the UK Championship in York.

Click below for my thoughts on the tournament in general, as well as the shape of the draw and confirmation of which opening round matches will be streamed prior to the start of the televised stages at the weekend…

Champion of Champions 2014: Tournament Preview

November 2, 2014November 2, 2014 matt2745 3 Comments

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Snooker returns to terrestrial television this Monday for the first time since the World Championship, as we see the return of the invitational Champion of Champions event on ITV4.

Click below for my thoughts ahead of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s latest title defence in Coventry…

World Championship 2014: Picture Perfect

May 7, 2014May 7, 2014 matt2745 2 Comments

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As the dust settles on Mark Selby’s memorable World Championship victory at the Crucible Theatre, it’s time to look back on the best of my photos from this year’s tournament, including those of the venue, backstage and the people involved in the action…

Hearn Teases Davis Wildcard

April 18, 2014April 18, 2014 matt2745 4 Comments

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Following the relegation of Steve Davis from the tour following his 10-8 defeat to Craig Steadman at the World Championship qualifiers last week, there have been suggestions from both fans and players alike, for the six-time world champion to be handed a wildcard for next season.

Tonight however, Barry Hearn has on Radio 5 Live confirmed for the first time that he serious consideration is indeed being given to such a wildcard being handed out.

Click below for more…