millwall32 114 Posted March 19 I was looking at some older snooker players for the main list. My pick would be Rex Williams (b.1933) I didn't realise he had some Father Ted style "financial irregularities" later in life. Rex Williams - Wikipedia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,550 Posted March 19 47 minutes ago, millwall32 said: 60% "He was a genius" and 40% "I've met him and I hated him." Of course the two aren't mutually exclusive. I've always considered him one of the most gifted natural players but never bought into the 'peoples champion' bullshit, I always thought he was a selfish arsehole - at least as much as one can tell from what's available publicly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,413 Posted March 19 1 hour ago, En Passant said: Of course the two aren't mutually exclusive. I've always considered him one of the most gifted natural players but never bought into the 'peoples champion' bullshit, I always thought he was a selfish arsehole - at least as much as one can tell from what's available publicly. That'd be the booze & drugs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,550 Posted March 19 1 hour ago, time said: That'd be the booze & drugs. Entirely possible, though again, I've known a bunch of people did too much of both and were perfectly pleasant throughout. Still I guess it doesn't help if you have a mean streak underneath that shines* through. *Yeah, I know, I chose the word anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 196 Posted March 19 4 hours ago, millwall32 said: I was scrolling through Twitter earlier and there was a lot of stuff about how Alex Higgins would've been 75 today. Interestingly, the comments were about 60% "He was a genius" and 40% "I've met him and I hated him." I'd imagine the 60% never met him. My Dad went to see him play an exhibition game against Tony Knowles at a club in the 80s at the height of his fame. He turned up two hours late and on arrival and obviously pissed he then went to the toilet to powder his nose for half an hour before the organisers managed to get him out to play. He barely potted a ball and then fucked off without signing any autographs or even attempting to engage with the punters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted March 20 On 05/05/2019 at 00:33, Deathray said: So tomorrow and Monday the snooker World Championship will be between a man who did nothing wrong and certainly never tried to throw matches (4:41) or a man who thinks he's god gift to mankind, but is just a tool. Yep, I agree, From 4:41 on it certainly looks like he's trying to throw that frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, Arsewipe said: I'd imagine the 60% never met him. My Dad went to see him play an exhibition game against Tony Knowles at a club in the 80s at the height of his fame. He turned up two hours late and on arrival and obviously pissed he then went to the toilet to powder his nose for half an hour before the organisers managed to get him out to play. He barely potted a ball and then fucked off without signing any autographs or even attempting to engage with the punters. Yep, that's the gist of a lot of the stories against. Not a nice man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 230 Posted April 13 Jeanette Lee shares some photos on social media and reports she is in ICU after a heart attack. She describes herself as “weak”, but seemingly on the mend. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,073 Posted April 13 She was doing well recently. Still think she has some more years to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 230 Posted April 13 1 hour ago, drol said: She was doing well recently. Still think she has some more years to live. While a heart attack is serious for anyone, perhaps more so for a cancer patient, I tend to agree with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 835 Posted April 17 Not health related but worth noting that 2010 World Champion Neil Robertson has failed to qualify for The Crucible for the first time in 20 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 463 Posted April 18 7 hours ago, Sly Ronnie said: Not health related but worth noting that 2010 World Champion Neil Robertson has failed to qualify for The Crucible for the first time in 20 years. It got mentioned on Sportsday this evening, didn't get a full segment but did get a mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,657 Posted April 30 On 14/01/2024 at 13:17, Bated Death said: Watching Masters Snooker on a lazy Sunday and saddened to see the obvious deterioration in John Virgo’s health. Sounded okay on commentary today and didn’t look at death’s left middle pocket on Countdown either (though perhaps that was filmed a while ago?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,767 Posted May 15 Dene O'Kane (wiki) dead at 61 after fall at home. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 835 Posted May 19 On 15/05/2024 at 04:43, Ulitzer95 said: Dene O'Kane (wiki) dead at 61 after fall at home. That is sad news. Decent player in his day. RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,081 Posted May 19 I haven't seen any notice of it here, but sadly, Terry Griffiths has been diagnosed with dementia - there is a link to a snooker magazine where the news was announced on Wiki, but also this post on X - Stead, Marcus (April 2024). "Terry Griffiths – some sad news". Snooker Scene. p. 4. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,435 Posted July 20 Rumour that Ray Reardon may have been potted, but unsure of the uncorroborated source: Awaiting the usual 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,350 Posted July 20 That same guy was talking about Reardon's illness last month, and he had the right location for where Reardon currently lives (or not as the case may be) in Torquay. Leaning towards legit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,435 Posted July 20 John Virgo seems to confirm: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,825 Posted July 20 20 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Rumour that Ray Reardon may have been potted, but unsure of the uncorroborated source: Awaiting the usual John Virgo reporting it so presume it's definitely legit Edit: @YoungWillzgets there himself just before me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,435 Posted July 20 Just now, Master Obit said: Ray Reardone He had a big cue and a winning smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 705 Posted July 20 Just now, YoungWillz said: He had a big cue and a winning smile. So do I, but I've yet to receive international acclaim for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,435 Posted July 20 Just now, Master Obit said: So do I, but I've yet to receive international acclaim for it. Maybe you're not arranging your balls right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,825 Posted July 20 Confirmed by World Snooker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites