He's from Kettering you know. Top man.We could be neighbours, (but we're not) There's him, Charley Hull in the golf, and that comedian, James Acaster. I'm sure there must be others. Ron Atkinson and Gazza have both managed Kettering Town of course, still in grave peril of dropping to tier 7 this season with little time to go, two huge games to come, at home to high flying Chester and away to Kidderminster. I know, too much information 😉
Dennis Taylor has suggested you come to Ulster, as it’s a potential hotbed of young talent as snooker provides an escape for the youngsters of Northern Ireland who are at risk of getting involved in the ongoing troubles.
You accept his offer, but after some further research and reading up on Dennis, you discover he was born in the same town as Denis Haughey, founding member of the SDLP.
You worry that this is all a ruse and Dennis wants you over there to be seen fraternizing with the SDLP and you’re unsure what associating with a party that advocate for the reunification of Ireland could mean for your reputation to attract Irish players, both north and south of the border. Do you
A) Ring Dennis and make up some excuse about getting sea sick so you can’t go across on the ferry and are also afraid of flying
Ask Dennis what his relationship to Martin McGuiness is
C) convince yourself you’ll find a few gems over there and everything will turn out fine
Looling forward to Vafaei vs Ronnie this afternoon after everything that's been said!!!
Vafaei is absolutely right about O'Sullivan as a person, but probably wasn't tje smartest move to call him out before a match. Think Ronnie will annihilate him. I hope I'm wrong
Dennis Taylor has suggested you come to Ulster, as it’s a potential hotbed of young talent as snooker provides an escape for the youngsters of Northern Ireland who are at risk of getting involved in the ongoing troubles.
You accept his offer, but after some further research and reading up on Dennis, you discover he was born in the same town as Denis Haughey, founding member of the SDLP.
You worry that this is all a ruse and Dennis wants you over there to be seen fraternizing with the SDLP and you’re unsure what associating with a party that advocate for the reunification of Ireland could mean for your reputation to attract Irish players, both north and south of the border. Do you
A) Ring Dennis and make up some excuse about getting sea sick so you can’t go across on the ferry and are also afraid of flying
Ask Dennis what his relationship to Martin McGuiness is
C) convince yourself you’ll find a few gems over there and everything will turn out fine
D) call John Virgo
You to decide to take Dennis up on his offer. Unfortunately for you, it was a trap, and Dennis greets you as you get off the Ferry with a mix of SDLP politicians
You manage to steady yourself as Dennis and his enclave approach, careful not show any emotion after receiving some advice from John Virgo early in the game.
The trip is going well and you think that being associated and here on the invite of Dennis has boosted your profile and you’ve spotted a young talent that you think could be a real star.
Unfortunately, when you go round to that lad’s house, you walk in and see a picture of William of Orange. He comes from a Unionist family.
News has spread that you’re over here at Dennis’ bequest and photos of your arrival and being greeted by SDLP politicians have gotten round Ulster. The parents of the young chap chase you out of their house calling you Fenian scum.
You return home and call John Virgo who tells you that snooker and politics don’t mix, and you’ve learnt a valuable lesson
Vafaei played brilliantly v Ding. All the prematch hype and bullshit has backfired for him. Gifting the second frame with a stupid break-off was insane.
Great win by Brecel v Williams. He plays as though he hasn't a care in the world.
Vafaei played brilliantly v Ding. All the prematch hype and bullshit has backfired for him. Gifting the second frame with a stupid break-off was insane.
Great win by Brecel v Williams. He plays as though he hasn't a care in the world.
Vafaei is a very good player but very naive when it comes to the psychology of sport. Has made himself look pretty foolish trying to play mind games with O'Sullivan.
Winning the last frame helps keep the match alive.
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Si is going to be some player to put it a performance like that at just 20.
Vafaei is absolutely right about O'Sullivan as a person, but probably wasn't tje smartest move to call him out before a match. Think Ronnie will annihilate him. I hope I'm wrong
Great win by Brecel v Williams. He plays as though he hasn't a care in the world.
Winning the last frame helps keep the match alive.