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Отправлено: 02.02.06 18:53. Заголовок: ПРЕСС-ЦЕНТР - 2
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Отправлено: 24.03.06 23:03. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 29.03.06 05:35. Заголовок: Re:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16871446&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=clearing-out-the-cobwebs--name_page.html => CLEARING OUT THE COBWEBS (снова ссылка не хочет нормально выкладываться...) весна, пора подумать о здоровье 
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Отправлено: 29.03.06 10:00. Заголовок: Re:
Family love is helping me through, says snooker star Exclusive By Peter Lazenby A TOP Yorkshire snooker star has spoken of the family love which is helping him battle life-threatening cancer. Paul Hunter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in March last year. The 27-year-old, who lives with his family in Upper Batley, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) and underwent five three-week courses of chemotherapy at St James's Hospital in Leeds. Three-times Wembley Masters Champion Paul has refused to let his illness keep him away from snooker and played in the UK Championship in York in December, despite suffering from both the cancer and the effects of his treatment. At first the treatment appeared to be working, reducing the levels of cancer in his blood. But new tests in November showed the cancer had worsened and Paul is now waiting for the results of more tests. On Boxing Day his wife Lyndsey gave birth to their first child ЁC Evie Rose. Strength And in May relatives and friends of Paul are running in Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for a charity which helps fund research into the rare cancer. Paul's wife, sister, sister-in-law, two cousins and a friend plan to help boost the search for a cure. Yesterday Paul said how proud he was of his family ЁC and how Lyndsey was the tower of strength which helped him keep going ЁC as he helped promote his relatives' marathon efforts on the steps of Leeds Civic Hall. He said: "I try to keep positive. My wife is in good spirits. She keeps me going, makes me positive. Some days are better than others. "I do get down. I have cried a few times and I don't mind admitting it. But it is a hiccup in my life. I can hardly walk at the moment. I have got pain in my side. "I'm not on any treatment at the moment. I'll be starting some soon but I don't know what it is. They are still doing tests. I hope it is not as bad as the chemo." Paul's hair has re-grown after falling out as a result of the chemotherapy. He said: "My hair was all gone but it is growing back now. I have been turning up for tournaments this year. It has been a really hard year for me." Lyndsey said: "I am fine. I have got him and the baby to look after. I am always positive and just keep going." Leeds Half Marathon takes place on May 7. Running in it will be Lyndsey, her sister Leanne, cousins Anthony and Joanne, sister-in-law Tracy and Lyndsey's friend and workmate Sally. 28 March 2006  |
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Отправлено: 29.03.06 17:54. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 30.03.06 05:29. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 01.04.06 00:31. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 07.04.06 06:37. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 07.04.06 14:31. Заголовок: Re:
Вах!!!! Ворлдснукер в новом дизайне.....   И какие новости....   EVANS ABOVE 06 Apr 2006 14:00:00 Reanne Evans, due to become a mum in just six weeks, retained her world ladies title with a 5-3 defeat of Emma Bonney 5-3 at Cambridge Snooker Centre on Wednesday. The 20-year-old from Dudley in the West Midlands, partner of promising Northern Ireland professional Mark Allen, made a late decision to enter the tournament. Evans and former world amateur champion Allen are expecting their first child, a girl, on May 18. "The bump is quite large now!" said Evans after seeing off 29-year-old Portsmouth potter Bonney in the final. "But the doctors said as long as I felt okay there wasn’t any reason why I shouldn't play. "It was a bit awkward on a couple of shots but other than that everything was fine. "Mind you, at the end I was shattered. I think I’ll be putting my feet up now." Evans collected £800 and 130 ranking points, for her victory and now partners Allen in the World Mixed pairs - an event that features Crucible hopefuls Nigel Bond and Neil Robertson. It was a frustrating Championship for in-form Maria Catalano. Ronnie O’Sullivan’s cousin had won the last two ladies tournaments, defeating Evans in the final of the Connie Cough Memorial National singles. But there was to be no first world crown for Catalano. After whitewashing Tina Owen-Sevilton 4-0 in the quarter-finals, she lost 4-3 to Bonney in the penultimate round. Catalano and Evans shared the highest break of the event, 78, in their respective quarter-finals. Susie Opacic defeated Hannah Jones to become World Junior champion. Results: Quarter-finals: Reanne Evans (England) bt Meenal Thakur (India) 4-2, Anuja Thakur (India) bt Chitra Magimairaj (India) 4-1, Emma Bonney (England) bt Vidja Pillai (India) 4-0, Maria Catalano (England) bt Tina Owen-Sevilton (England) 4-0. Semi-finals: Evans bt Thakur 4-2, Bonney bt Catalano 4-3. Final: Evans bt Bonney 5-3. Plate: Jenny Poulter (England) bt Christine Sharpe (England) 2-0 Поздравляю ее и Марика с победой, а также желаю легких родов и хорошей здоровенькой малышки!!!!  |
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Отправлено: 07.04.06 14:40. Заголовок: Re:
И еще....опять Мурфиевские высказывания....   MURPHY - I'M A STRONGER PLAYER 06 Apr 2006 13:13:00 Shaun Murphy believes he is a better player than he was last year as he looked forward to his defence of the 888.com World Snooker Championship title. The 23-year-old from Rotherham was back at the scene of his greatest triumph on Wednesday for the launch of snooker's most important tournament. Last year's runner-up Matthew Stevens and rising star Barry Hawkins were also in Sheffield for the promotional day. The players posed for photographs outside the Crucible in the 888.com Hummer, at Millennium Square and in the MacDonald Hotel. Murphy later headed to Sheffield Hallam University to give a talk to students and answer their questions. Asked how far he expected to go in the forthcoming tournament, Murphy replied that anything less than the first prize would be a disappointment. He told worldsnooker.com: “I’m in better form than I was last year. I’ve been working very hard with my coach Steve Prest on my safety and shot selection and I think I am a smarter player these days." Murphy seeks to break the Curse of the Crucible by becoming the only first-time winner to successfully defend the title. “It would be a great honour to break it,” he added. “Especially as so many great players have tried before and failed. I’m confident that I can give it a good bash, and whatever happens I will go down fighting." He also told the Press Association: "There are new sponsors coming in and we have great links with the BBC. The time is right for more good companies to get on board and if that happens then snooker will be very big again" |
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 05:31. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 11:50. Заголовок: Re:
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT FOR ROCKET AND EBDON 13 Apr 2006 09:40:00  Ronnie O'Sullivan and Peter Ebdon can't meet until the final of the 888.com World Snooker Championship - but if they do they'll be ready for battle. The two former world champions have been practising together ahead of snooker's biggest tournament, which starts in just two days time. It's not a sight you would expect to see after their controversial meeting at the Crucible last year. Ebdon, champion in 2002, knocked out title holder O'Sullivan in the quarter-finals 12 months ago, showing all of his battling qualities as he came from 8-2 down to win 13-11. But worldsnooker.com can reveal that world No 1 O'Sullivan has been a regular this week at Ebdon's practice base, the Snooker Academy in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Academy Director Keith Warren said: "This year, for the first time in a while, they're in opposite halves of the draw. So, they've been able to practise together. "And there will be no psychological advantage gained unless they meet the final." Also in attendance at the Academy are 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, twice Crucible semi-finalist Joe Swail and Thai ace James Wattana. "They've been taking it in turns to practice together," added Warren. The appearance of such stars has been a bonus for a number of local youngsters who signed up for the Academy's Easter coaching programme. "They can't believe they've been practicing on a table next to the likes of Ronnie, Peter and Ken," adds Warren. "They're even having meals together!" O'Sullivan begins his Crucible campaign against Dave Harold on Tuesday, while Ebdon faces Michael Holt on Wednesday. www.worldsnooker.com
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 13:57. Заголовок: Re:
A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR PARROTT 11 Apr 2006 11:00:00 It will be a proud moment for John Parrott when he steps out at the Crucible to compete in the 888.com World Snooker Championship. Wife Karen and his two children will be among the spectators in the famous arena when he takes on Graeme Dott in snooker's showpiece tournament, which starts on Saturday. "The kids will get a chance to see me play at the Crucible for the first time," said Parrott. "I can't wait to get started." The 1991 champion missed out as a player 12 months ago after falling at the last qualifying hurdle. He almost went down again this season but survived a real nail biter to beat Mansfield rival Lee Spick 10-9. Now, the 41-year-old Everton fanatic is back in a playing capacity as well as in his familiar role as a TV pundit. "I was quoted somewhere as being 600-1 for the title. I should be 6000-1," quipped the wise cracking Scouser. "I have no pretension of going to the Crucible to win the title again. My priority is to go there and play to a decent standard in my opening match," Parrott told www.worldsnooker.com "This is my 22nd time as a player but I still can't wait to get there. "If I hadn't qualified again my cue would have been in its case gathering cobwebs for the summer. "But once I knew I was through I have been putting in the work. I had a little problem with alignment but I think that's been sorted out now. "So far so good but as everyone knows it's totally different from playing well in practice and then re-producing it on the match table. "The positive thing from my point of view was I won my qualifying match with a great clearance. It showed me I can still do it under pressure." Parrott opens his campaign against 2004 world runner-up Graeme Dott from Scotland. Dott is just one of the many leading contenders grouped together in the 'half of death.' "It's an absolute minefield down here," he said. "And because of that the tournament is wide open. You can make a case for plenty of players," adds Parrott, who surprisingly, hasn't been beyond the quarter-finals at Sheffield since his 18-11 final triumph against Jimmy White. "I see Ronnie is 3-1 and may be tempting a few people. But he hasn't had the greatest of seasons by his own standards. Then you've got John Higgins and Mark Williams who have been playing well recently. "But that bottom section is so hard that I have a sneaking feeling for Ken Doherty. He could have a tough second round game against Matthew Stevens who, we all know, plays his best at the Crucible. "But if Ken gets through he looks a useful price to me. "Shaun Murphy, of course, wants to retain the title. He certainly won't be fazed by the pressure of having to defend it. "And if he plays the same standard as he did last season then he's got half a chance." Parrott, of course, will be sharing his opinions with millions of BBC TV viewers in his role behind the cameras along with fellow veteran Steve Davis. Six times winner Davis saw his TV commitments reduced at the Travis Perkins UK Championship last December. However, Parrott says: "The dual role isn't a problem for either of us. You go there to do your best as a player." Ну что ж, гуд лак, Джон!!!! А также, гуд лак, Доттик!!!!!
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 14:03. Заголовок: Re:
И еще...
HAWK EYES SHEFFIELD CELEBRATION
12 Apr 2006 09:49:00
Barry Hawkins gave himself an early birthday present by qualifying to play at the Crucible Theatre for the first time, and he hopes he'll still be in Sheffield when he turns 27.
The left-hander from Kent wants to remain a competitor in the 888.com World Championship when his birthday comes around on April 23.
That would involve beating 1997 champion Ken Doherty for a possible last 16 show down with twice runner-up Matthew Stevens.
Not the easiest of draws for the only first-timer at the Crucible this year.
But Hawkins is the man in form having risen to 10th on the provisional rankings from a lowly 189th just five seasons ago.
He’s reached the semi-finals of this season’s Grand Prix and the Welsh Open, beating seven times world champion Stephen Hendry in the latter event.
No wonder he says: "This has been my best ever season. I’ve been to a couple of semi-finals, won all my first round matches, guaranteed my top 16 place for next season and qualified for the Crucible for the first time.
"It would top it off to get a couple of good wins at Sheffield. There’s probably bit more pressure on me as the only debutant but I can’t wait to get out there. I said to myself I wouldn’t even come to Sheffield to watch before I got the chance to play.
"Ever since I took up the game at 12, on a table with clip on pockets, I have practiced to play at the Crucible.
"I’ve seen so many others play there and I felt I’d been missing out. Now I’ve got my chance though I have no idea how I will feel walking through those curtains.
"It’s probably taken me longer to get this far than I expected. But that’s down to me because I used to lack some self belief.
"It’s only been in the last couple of years I’ve got more confident," says Hawkins, now based in Dartford.
And for that he thanks mentor and friend Terry Burke. "Terry used to work a bit with David Gray," explains Hawkins, relishing a best of 19 frames battle with Dubliner Doherty.
"I wouldn’t call him my coach. But he is very knowledgeable about the game. There isn’t a shot in the game he doesn’t know how to play.
"And he’s also a good friend to talk things over with when you’re at tournaments."
The two have been drawing up battle plans to defeat Malta Cup winner Doherty next week. Hawkins knows he’s in for a war of attrition.
"Ken’s back on form and it’s probably one of the toughest draws I could have got," added Hawkins.
"But sometimes playing the top players works in my favour. I know I have got to raise my game to stand any chance.
"But hopefully I can beat him. However, I don’t expect many chances. He is well known for being a hard match player.
"He is very dogged and has a good tactical game if things are not going his way. He will turn balls down and keep things tight. But I’ve just got to stay focused and play my own game."
If he does that then Hawkins might just get that opportunity to have a quiet birthday party in South Yorkshire.
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 19:45. Заголовок: Re:
DYNAMIC DUO 10 Apr 2006 15:42:00 Reanne Evans completed a memorable double by winning the World Mixed Pairs Championship alongside Mark Allen. Advertisement Evans headed back to Dudley on Friday with two trophies in the bag having already defended her World Ladies Championship title. Romance blossomed between Evans and up-and-coming Northern Ireland potter Allen at the 2004 World Amateur Championship and they are expecting their first child in just a few weeks time. Several of snooker's leading professionals competed in the pairs event at Cambridge Snooker Centre. Evans and Allen got the better of Hannah Jones and former world finalist Nigel Bond 3-0 in the quarter-finals then saw off Leah Willet and Joe Perry 3-2 in the semis. Willet and Perry had beaten Pooja Galundia and Michael 'Hitman' Holt in the quarters. In the other half of the draw, Sonia Chapman and Matthew Couch scored a surprise 3-1 defeat of Vicki Layton and Neil Robertson then edged out Malgozata Klys and Martin Jewtuch 3-2 to reach the final. But breaks of 94 from Evans and 83 from Allen were enough to see them to a 3-0 victory in the final and a £400 first prize.
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 22:16. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 13.04.06 22:40. Заголовок: Re:
Dott hopes to get off to a flyer
Apr 13 2006
GRAEME Dott admits starting his World Snooker Championship campaign against John Parrott will be tough, but the Larkhall cue ace is full of confidence.
The 888.com World Championship tournament, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield from April 15-May 1, is the most prestigious event in the snooker circuit.
But, having been a beaten finalist in 2004 — running champ Ronnie O’Sullivan close — Graeme (28), has been over the course before.
And the softly-spoken star reckons he’s improved a lot since then.
He said: “There are no easy games at this level, but it is quite a tough draw this year, with a lot of the big names down in the bottom half, where I am.
“But it will be difficult for everybody and to win the tournament you have to beat players like that.”
On facing 1991 champion Parrott, Dott commented: “It should be a good game and, provided I play well, I fancy my chances.
“It’s going to be a case of me worrying about myself, rather than what John is doing.
“If I get through I could be up against Stephen Hendry, but he has to win his game against Nigel Bond (England), and I don’t want to be disrespectful to him — but it would be great to have two Scots battling it out for a place in the last 16.”
Dott added: “I’ve been to the World Championship final once, which proves that it can be done again, so I will go into the tournament with belief in myself.
“I’m a better player now than I was in 2004, and this year my ranking has gone up from 30 to 12 — as long as I win my opening match I should be all right.”
Dott says his preparation for a World Championship isn’t much different to any other event, but he’s practising with Wishaw’s John Higgins — a mutually-beneficial situation that Graeme hopes will further improve his game.
He said: “For a World Championship, training is obviously more intense, and I’m practising with John Higgins, which will help a lot.
“I moved recently from a club in Larkhall where I’ve been all my life to the Masters Club in Glasgow, and John was already a member there.
“I think the practise sessions we have are good for both players.”
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Отправлено: 16.04.06 11:40. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 16.04.06 11:42. Заголовок: Re:
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Отправлено: 16.04.06 14:41. Заголовок: Re:
UNHAPPY MEDIUM Conman psychic jailed after will scam rumbled By Bill Daniels A MEDIUM who used his "powers" to con a widow out of £6500 was jailed for 18 months yesterday. The judge told Paul De-Aaran: "I'm sure you have foreseen that you are going to prison." De-Aaran, real name Paul Williams, fleeced victim Joyce Sutton by telling her that her husband Charles, 83, had appeared to him from beyond the grave. He said the dead man had told him that something was hidden behind the grandfather clock at Joyce's home. De-Aaran, 48, had earlier forged a will and planted it behind the clock. The bogus document claimed that Charles had left the clairvoyant £6500. Prosecutor Andrew Wallace said De-Aaran had tricked Joyce, 63, with "a load of baloney". Handwriting experts exposed the will as a forgery. Charlatan De-Aaran, who had a luxury canal-side home and drove a Rolls-Royce, also swindled a blind pensioner out of nearly £6500. Sentencing, judge Peter Cooke told De-Aaran he had committed appalling crimes. He added: "You have become a charlatan and a conman, preying parasitically on vulnerable people because they were bereaved, elderly or blind. "I take everything from you with a very large pinch of salt. "I'm sure you have foreseen that you are going to prison. You don't have to be clairvoyant, when you have done what you did, to see that." De-Aaran claims to have worked as a spiritualist for stars including Michael Barrymore, Barbara Windsor, Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall and snooker champion Steve Davis. He has also claimed to be a former RAF pilot who was seriously wounded in the Falkands War. Air Force officials say they have never heard of him. De-Aaran's first victim was blind OAP Gerald Rowley. He stole cash the old man had saved up for his funeral by persuading him to change his bank account, then taking the new passbook and putting his own name on it. The medium took £6491 from Gerald between March and September 2003. Joyce and Charles Sutton became friendly with De-Aaran in 1997 after paying him to exorcise a ghost from their home in Dudley, near Birmingham. De-Aaran regularly gave the couple spiritual advice until Charles died in 2004. Joyce condemned the conman last night, saying: "I just can't believe what that man did. "He pretended to be my friend after my husband passed away. But he stole all my money in the cruellest way possible." At Wolverhampton Crown Court, De-Aaran pleaded guilty to seven charges including theft, forgery and obtaining property by deception. He will be eligible for release in nine months. Defence lawyer Adam Weston said De-Aaran used the money he stole to fund a lavish lifestyle and entertain his mistress. Mr Weston said his client had a drug problem and suffered from depression. He added: "I have to accept that no significant steps have been taken to repay the money taken from Mrs Sutton and Mr Rowley." I'm sure you have foreseen that you are going to prison' Ссылка не вешается нормально, звиняйте.   |
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Отправлено: 16.04.06 14:52. Заголовок: Re:
SNOOKER: HENDRY STILL GREIGHTEST INSISTS DAVIS
SNOOKER: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Scot tipped for glory win
By John Docherty
STEVE DAVIS insists Stephen Hendry has a great opportunity to win an eighth world snooker title - because he's the best player to have graced the green baize.
The 47-year-old Englishman, who has six world titles of his own, believes Hendry remains in a different league from his fellow professionals.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has a massive fan base and many argue that the Rocket is the best - but not Davis. He is adamant Hendry's seven world titles, compared to Ronnie's two, leaves no room for a debate.
And for the record he reckons the Scot is also the most talented player.
Davis said: "The top player ever has got be Stephen, you could not argue with that any other way. There is no case for any other player in the game.
"You will always get people saying Ronnie is a better player. He may be a breathtaking genius but he is not a better player than Stephen and never has been.
"You can only prove that by winning titles and he has not won anything like the number Stephen has. His relentless longevity proves he's the greatest.
"It's for the fans to pick over the crumbs and decide who is the most talented but I could never see past Stephen and you could argue that the most talented players are the ones to win the most trophies. "
This year's 888.com World Championship gets underway tomorrow with England's Shaun Murphy launching his title defence against Thailand's James Wattana.
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Davis, who sets off on the 17-day Sheffield marathon against Andy Hicks - and could face Murphy in the second round - believes Hendry is still a major force, even at the age of 37 and no longer the Golden Bairn.
He said: "Stephen has a great chance of winning this year's championship. He is back to a bit of form and he's still got his eye on the trophy. He must have a realistic chance although there are a couple of other people higher up in the pecking order as far as the bookmakers are concerned.
"There is another Scotsman, John Higgins, who looks to be in great form. He's won two titles in what's been a great season and for that reason Scotland are very well represented this year. You have also got Stephen Maguire. He has been quiet this year but that is perhaps a reaction to the dizzy heights he was achieving two years ago which can bring its own crosses to bear as well.
"Who can say this won't be the time he breaks free of whatever restrictions have held him back.
"You have to remember Graeme Dott as well. He's a bloody good player, I know that, but he tends not to get the credit he deserves. He's a vicious match-player and is a threat to anyone. And there's the very experienced Alan McManus so it augurs well for the Scots."
Davis, meanwhile, hopes to recapture the form of the UK Championship in December when he swept to the final, beating Hendry en route, only to run out of steam against 18-year-old Chinese star Ding Junhui.
He said: "Reaching the final gave me belief I could still cut it when it mattered.
"I'm turning up at the practice table, they are all going in and I'm not worried about my grip, my stance, anything. I feel like I'm on auto-pilot more than I have ever been.
"The UK has told me not to be apprehensive about anyone because I know I can outplay them on my day."
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Отправлено: 17.04.06 21:59. Заголовок: Re:
Maguire cashes in on his luck
Stephen Maguire made it third time lucky at the Crucible Theatre today as he reached the second round of the 888.com World Championship with a 10-6 victory over Mark King.
The fourth seed was unlucky to be drawn against Ronnie O’Sullivan on his two previous visits to Sheffield and lost both times, although last year he pushed the ‘Rocket’ to a deciding frame.
This time, however, Maguire finally got over the initial hurdle to ensure he will end a disappointing campaign on a brighter note.
It was not exactly vintage stuff from the former UK champion, but seven half-century breaks indicated his game is in solid shape.
“All I’ve been thinking about for weeks has been this match,” said the 25-year-old Scot, who will meet Alan McManus or Marco Fu in the second round.
“I’m chuffed to bits because I love winning matches, whether it’s the World Championship or just in the local club.”
King’s chances disappeared when he missed the final black off its spot in frame 14, which meant he trailed 9-5 instead of 8-6, and the Essex player admitted that had been pivotal.
“I played well in patches but missed a couple of balls that cost me,” said the 32-year-old. “I didn’t disgrace myself though.”
Earlier, Ken Doherty inflicted a Crucible debut nightmare on rising star Barry Hawkins when he cruised through 10-1.
Hawkins, ranked number 29 in the world, has made rapid strides over the last couple of years to secure a top-10 place for next season, but will quickly want to forget his first appearance on snooker’s biggest stage.
“I had two bad days at the office,” said the 26-year-old from Beckenham.
“I just couldn’t perform and I can’t explain why. Ken had nobody to beat and I’m gutted after such a good season to have played like that.”
Doherty, the 1997 champion, is back to something like his best after a lean spell, and the Malta Cup winner was delighted with the way he had dealt with a potentially tricky opponent.
“It was the toughest draw on paper and a workmanlike performance but I’m very pleased,” said the 36-year-old Dubliner.
The two matches that began in the morning and afternoon sessions were one-sided affairs, with two-time former champion Mark Williams opening an 8-1 lead over Anthony Hamilton.
Paul Hunter, who has been battling against cancer for the last 12 months, trailed 7-2 to Neil Robertson ahead of tonight’s conclusion.
The Yorkshireman has understandably found competing tough since he was diagnosed with his illness but played better than the scoreline suggested, especially considering his lack of matchplay.
Источник Irish Examiner
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