ROBERT MILKINS AND THE IDES OF MARCH: FROM TABLOID FODDER TO ROCK OF GIBRALTAR IN GLORIOUS TALE OF SNOOKER REDEMPTION
Robert Milkins extended snooker's remarkable season of surprises by claiming his first ranking title at the Gibraltar Open on Saturday evening. Milkins clasped the trophy and £50,000 winner's cheque only 21 days after requiring his stomach to be pumped in an Antalya hospital after overdoing his 46th birthday celebrations at the inaugural Turkish Masters amid some sozzled tabloid headlines. :
https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...in-glorious-tale-of-sn_sto8862893/story.shtml
GIBRALTAR OPEN 2022 - ROBERT MILKINS SHRUGS OFF TURKISH MASTERS NIGHTMARE TO BEAT KYREN WILSON FOR FIRST CAREER TITLE
Robert Milkins left Turkey in disgrace a matter of weeks ago, after having to go to hospital to have his stomach pumped after a drinking binge on the eve of the Turkish Masters. He bounced back in ultimate fashion, winning the Gibraltar Open to secure his first career title after beating Kyren Wilson. :
https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...t-kyren-wilson-for-fir_sto8862132/story.shtml
'I DON’T KNOW WHERE IT HAS COME FROM' - ROBERT MILKINS STUNNED BY GIBRALTAR OPEN FINAL WIN
At the age of 46 and after 27 years as a professional, Robert Milkins finally got his hands on a trophy with victory over Kyren Wilson in the final of the Gibraltar Open. It was a victory that stunned Milkins. “I don’t know where it has come from, but I am glad it is here as I have not got much time left." :
https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...braltar-open-final-win_sto8862362/story.shtml
Snooker results: Robert Milkins wins first ranking title in Gibraltar Open :
Robert Milkins wins first ranking event title at Gibraltar Open :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/60889975
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Robert Milkins went into the Gibraltar Open aiming to win "one match" to "try and get some money for the kids" - and ended up with his first ranking event title in 27 years as a professional.
Milkins beat Kyren Wilson 4-2 in what was the 46-year-old's maiden appearance in a final.
"Not in my wildest dreams did I expect this week," Milkins said.
"I've been struggling, it's been that bad."
The world number 44 made a break of 44 to seal victory, having taken a 3-0 lead against his fellow Englishman.
Milkins, who beat Jak Jones 4-2 in the semi-finals, said the win, which earns him a top prize of £50,000, was "unbelievable".
"Once I got through that semi against Jak it took all the pressure off," he said.
"I had never won a tournament. I know I'm not going to get many more chances so I had to dig in there, because it may never come again."
Earlier this month, Milkins had to
apologise for his drunken behaviour at the Turkish Masters opening ceremony.
He admitted he was "out of it" after a birthday drinking session and reportedly required hospital treatment after falling and splitting open his chin.
In his post-match interview Milkins revealed his sister passed away in December and he has received counselling in the past two weeks after speaking to World Snooker, the organisation which runs the World Snooker Tour.
"My head's not been very good really - I've been really struggling. I've just got to try and pick myself out of this mess," he added.
"To be honest this helps a lot but I'm still struggling as bit. I feel like the only thing important in my life is my kids. I'm always there for them.
"I'm OK, just a bit down. What's gone on with Covid, the war, none of it helps. Not having no money, can't win a match...
"You can only take so any batterings but I feel OK."
Robert Milkins: ‘I’ve gone to some counselling, and she’s obviously very good’ :
https://snookerhq.com/2022/03/27/robert-milkins-ive-gone-counselling-shes-obviously-very-good/
I guess next to nobody bet Robert Milkins to win The Gibraltar Open 2022 but if anybody had to win a title it was him ahead of an up and coming fine and potential ban from the game from his alcoholic antics at the Turkish Masters 2022 .
Zoom forward a few weeks and now Robert Milkins has a trophy in the cabinet and can afford to pay Jayson Fergusson and WST the fine , buy his wife that new kitchen she wanted , maybe the car and can feed his family for the potential up and coming ban .
Well played Robert Milkins !