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Scotland was far more represented as was Wales and Ireland. I played in both the UK and Canada…in Montreal which was a Snooker centre. Today in order: England China Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Thailand Per capita Wales produces the most pro players.

A teen Ronnie defeated Strickland but Strickland made some bad shots. I like Ronnie and can’t stand Strickland’s immaturity but admit Strickland would have beat Ronnie over a longer set. More mature players like Alex Higgins and Jimmy White were just in the Mosconi Cup for fun but still won...

It would be humiliating. It’s not that a 9 ball champion isn’t a great billiards player but because he just lacks fundamental needed skills. It would be like the Tour de France cycling winner competing in a Triathlon but never having learned to swim. Having said that, a British...

Ha! True White talked about having to remind Alex Higgins of the rules when they were playing in the Musconi Cup ‘way back’. The same with OSullivan…he knew no nine ball strategy other than to sink balls and safeties, Trump is ‘studious’ but might mess up.

I’ve always played American pool with my Snooker cue. No particular reason other than it’s what I’m used to. Not sure about Trump. His great strength is accuracy but accuracy isn’t an issue on an American table. He tends to get flustered so might get off his game not being able to make a ball...

I have no idea about ebony but do know maple. Unlike most woods, quality Canadian maple is as common as sand on the beach. Hundreds of thousands of acres of it. My father did fine woodworking and could find a piece from his wood pile to make a high end maple guitar neck. In contrast other...

I get a box of chalk now and then at the thrift store…maybe $1 for a dozen. I often hand out cubes when we play. There’s usually a 4 or 5 on the rail of my Snooker table. Funny thing is they all end up accumulating at one end. I don’t pay attention to the brand but most are Masters...

The issue isn’t staying down or not. It’s moving your position somehow and not allowing your cue to strike the cueball properly. After the ball leaves the cue tip it’s irrelevent if you keep down or not. The majority of players (me included) benefit by keeping down. A few (watch Alex Higgins)...

Not in Canada. However, most World Snooker matches are posted to YouTube the same day. I prefer watching them this way…cherry picking matches. I just stay away from any British sports on the Internet so I don’t hear scores.

Alex Higgins and Jimmy White matched up to play one time. Jimmy crisp spin with his Snooker cue. Both were just having fun and drunk most of the time. Watch the last 5 minutes.

O’Sullivan has said the first time he played in the Mosconi Cup against Strickland, he didn’t plan anything on the table other than shooting the next ball in. He talks about watching the match later and how the commentator were commenting on his strategy but says he didn’t have any.

I lived in Montreal until I was 13, hockey was our life. I had one friend and a school mate who both made it to the N.H.L. I was as good as them playing ball hockey on the street ( we played everyday). However, on ice they were both on another level compared to the rest of us. Just natural...

When I was 26 years old, I knew the Snooker community quite well and figured out that I was likely about the 300th best player in the world. Stay in the UK and practice 6 hours a day..,maybe crack the top 128 and get on the World Snooker tour? …’maybe’ one day make the top 64? ‘Maybe, maybe...

Mark Allen. He’s a hot head alcoholic… However, many other top 16 Snookers are multi millionaires. Top ones like Selby and Ding make big money doing tv appearances in China.

Neglected table needs love: go to 14:20.

Is their daughter rooting for mommy or daddy? No woman has won a match against a top player in a ranking Snooker tournament but Reanne Evans came close. She and former boyfriend Mark Allen played this best of 5 down to the wire. Let’s just say they aren’t on civil speaking terms. Reanne...

No I use Masters. Also, I always use my own chalk as does everyone in any type of tournament that I’ve ever played in.

What an incredible start to the season for Higgins. Great cue ball positioning. He seemed a bit discouraged after losing the Crucible final a couple years back so a a plus to see him looking fitter and in good spirits. Not to distract from the accomplishment but total 147s can be a bit...

Cripes. I see quality cues at the thrift store for $5 to $10. $15 max with a good case. I must be living in a different universe from most consumers. Got an almost brand new 12 inch Dewalt chop saw for $35 Saturday. I needed a new blade for my old chop saw. For about the same price as a new...

Nothing. Have my table, cue, balls, chalk, box of tips. I likely spend about about $2 a year on billiard stuff if averaged out over the decades. Maybe sponsor a video showing cats playing pool…the world needs more funny cat videos.