Stayin Alive 26 Posted January 22, 2004 There were some pics of him today in the paper, which jarred my memory... Does the forum believe that Al has truly fought off his throat cancer? They're making a stage play about him. Doesn't that set alarm bells ringing for next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 23, 2004 A guy at work met him in a pub in Northern Ireland about 18 months ago and he was in a really bad way - but after that he tried to qualify for the World Snooker champs although ultimately withdrew so Im not sure of his condition now. I think hes probably less of a hurricane these days and more of a draft. If we get him next year how about "Gone with the Wind" (though its been used before - 2003 Warren Zevon) ?? What paper are you reading by the way Stayin?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted January 23, 2004 Gone with the wind! That works. Does he have one of those mafia crime boss style voice boxes now ("a-l-e-x--h-i-i-g-g-g-i-n-n-n-z")? He might sound more like a cylon than he previously did. Still, would make for some interesting commentaries on BBC2. I'm reading the Indie these days, until the G shrinks down to the compact format all us commuters have come to expect. I'm sure the Alex Higgins thing was in one of the red tops; somebody at work had some crappy paper lying around on their desk. He did look proper rough. I thought for a moment you'd gone on holiday reeps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravedigger 1 Posted January 24, 2004 This thread reminds me that Jimmy White was operated on for Testicular Cancer, last year. I doubt he'll be a 2005 pick, but could be one to watch for the following years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SEAN MALLON Posted February 28, 2004 YEH CAN STICK YOUR DEATHLIST UP YOUR JACKSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM THINKIN MORE ALONG THE LINES OF OASIS - LIVE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!! GO ON HIGGY - GET THE WHISKIES IN - IF WE GO OUT - WE GO OUT IN STYLE!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted March 1, 2004 Well Sean - We consider that Alex will last through 2004 so lets hope he doesnt go out in style for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted March 2, 2004 Dear Sean Sorry, but I guess we're all just a tad snooker loopy here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stats 9 Posted March 3, 2004 A tad. What's a tad? Is that a common expression in Essex then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted March 3, 2004 I believe all is explained in the film "Airplane": "How much exactly is a tad off course? Well in laymen's terms, about 2 million miles" I Hope this helps. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted March 3, 2004 Although it could of been in "Airplane 2: The Same Jokes Again", but whose counting? DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted March 3, 2004 DWB - I thought you were referring to "Tad" Striker but then I remembered... Airplane 2 - a Tad is defined as "90 million miles (off course) and we're heading straight for the sun" Seems to sum it up well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stephen gill Posted March 5, 2004 never write higgy off u set of morons! im goin 2 c him play white in blackpool next week. he'd still put more bums on seats now than the boring shite wot play now. OK EVERYONE?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest whirlwind Posted March 6, 2004 im playin alex on monday night - he's in quite good condition , alive and well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted March 7, 2004 Be sure to let us know who wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Tempest Posted March 8, 2004 Alex has the constitution of an Ox. You can stick your morbid thoughts up your jacksie cos i'm telling you he's not playing snooker again. Its the most corrupt game in the world and he's not having anymore of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest aidan Posted March 21, 2004 Jimmy, that really you? Saw you plain' alex in belfast a couple of weeks ago. Outstanding match. Alex won though. There's nout at all wrong with alex, been drinking with him for weeks on the hurricane tour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest aidan Posted March 21, 2004 www.hurricanetheshow.com Latest news: just announced the play is going *back* to London's west end!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest aidan Posted March 24, 2004 im playin alex on monday night - he's in quite good condition , alive and well hey Jim, Any chance of a line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest going going gone.... Posted March 31, 2004 Just saw him on tv, yes he has a play opening soon (sad but true) he looked alive but not well. He WAS a brilliant player and has had a hell of alot going on in his life which is probably one of the reasons he looks terrible these days. Am sure he could still give a good round in snooker though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest marilyn manson Posted April 5, 2004 leave alex alone you scum. he is still alive, but worry about jimmy white apparantly he woz arrested recently with some of the white stuff. claims innocence but the white powder around the nostrils looks iffy. 666 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest deathmiester Posted April 6, 2004 i've already got alex on the list at my work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Electric Shepherd Posted April 6, 2004 Richard Dormer's play "Hurricane" made me believe that this is Jimmy's year, if you get me. My tenner's goin on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted April 7, 2004 "Hurricane" seems to be getting a lot of free publicity here. Perhaps we should start offering e-ticketing and online betting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 20, 2004 It's all very fine to make mock of the Hurricane...don't forget that it was him and Jimmy White who put snooker on the map, and the likes of Jimmy and Ronnie O'Sullivan who are playing their asses off to keep it there!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
