As I write this I'm in the car on the way home from Bradford, where I've watched my mate Jimmy White win the World professional Seniors snooker Championship. I've had a great weekend and thanks must go to the 1986 World Champion Joe Johnson and Dave Shipley for organizing a great event.
First up for Jimmy was 1980 World Champion Cliff Thorburn on Saturday afternoon, Jimmy beat him 2-0 comfortably. Next up on Saturday night we had a sportsmans supper, Indian food, one of my favorites. Jimmy was introducing me to legends of snooker and talking me up (cheers for that mate!) Up early on Sunday morning for Jimmy's semi against John Parrott, a repeat of the 1991 World final, it was best of 5 frames and Jimmy was 2-0 down, when all of a sudden Jimmy turned it on to win 3-2. Waiting in the final was 6 times World Champion Steve Davis, perhaps along with Jimmy a favorite for the title, and honestly it was the best I've ever seen him play. 3-0 up in a best of 7, but for feathering the cue-ball on the yellow it would have been 4-0 but Steve got one back and Jimmy won 4-1. An awesome win, I can honesty say I was more nervous than I have ever been playing.
It will be televised on Sky Sports over Christmas.
I've finished the year ranked #13 on the BWPPA disappointing but I will work hard in 2011 to get into the top 10.
Thanks see you soon
Matt x
