The QT

Sunday 19 May 2024
19/05/2024

Snooker

Framing the life of a remarkable trailblazer

It was during a heartfelt service celebrating the colourful life of the legendary Vera Selby that Keith Green, secretary at Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute, described the former snooker world champion as ‘popular, respectful and always in good spirits’. He went on to tell a packed room that ‘Not only was she the only lady …

Gary’s big break is right on cue

Earlier this month Ronnie O’Sullivan, arguably the greatest snooker player to grace the game, momentarily paused his post-match press conference to make a point of praising an opponent ‘who loves the game so much’. The Rocket was describing North Tyneside’s Gary Wilson, just moments after defeating the 38-year-old in the semi-final of the Johnstone’s Paint …

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