David Hendon
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TV snooker commentator (Eurosport, ITV Sport, Matchroom, WST) Playwright Podcaster
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Sorry to learn Piers Morgan has been sacked from GMB. I’ve left him a message of sympathy on my own voicemail.
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ITV4 received its highest ever snooker audience for last night’s World Grand Prix final - a peak of 1.3 million.
A stunning end to a great week.
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Every credit to Ronnie O’Sullivan for playing his best snooker of the tournament when it really mattered.
Ranking title no. 38 🏆
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John Higgins into the Masters final. Like contemporaries Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams, an incredible player.
The last season in which at least one of the three 'triple crown' finals didn't feature one of these players was 1992/93 - their debut campaign.
All time legends.
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Bill Werbeniuk would’ve been 74 today. Among the many stories (true or not) about him is that he once had a drinking contest with equally thirsty Scottish pro Eddie Sinclair.
Legend has it Bill won 42 pints to 41 (Eddie passing out) before heading to the bar for a social drink.
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Jordan Brown has gone from working in a petrol station three years ago to being 7-7 with Ronnie O'Sullivan in a major final. Amazing achievement regardless of what happens now.
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At the German Masters Jimmy White has become the first player in their 60s to reach the last 16 of a ranking event since Eddie Charlton at the 1992 British Open, a tournament won by... Jimmy White! 😎
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15 years ago today I did my first commentary for Eurosport. I was originally filling in for someone else but I've been lucky enough to have since seen some great moments first hand and been part of coverage which has helped spread the snooker gospel to 60 countries.
Thanks all.
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Stephen Hendry back on tour eight years after retiring. Good on him. There's never been a more dominant force in the game: five world titles in a row, five Masters titles in a row. Once won five ranking titles in a row. Relentless winner. Fascinating to see how he fares.
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Nigel Bond has confirmed his retirement from the professional ranks after being relegated from the tour last night after 33 years.
He will remain involved in snooker through coaching and will play in the seniors events.
Best of luck, Nigel. Pure snooker man.
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Zhao Xintong was relegated from the tour three years ago and had to go to Q School. Now he’s UK champion and snooker’s new star.
Huge congratulations to him. Unbelievable talent.🏆
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It's poor that the BBC website has not written a single word on the Champion of Champions this week.
They may not be broadcasting the event but interest in the sport surely helps their own events. Plus it's news.
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That’s now 26 years in succession that Ronnie O’Sullivan has made a century at the Crucible
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Neal Foulds on Judd Trump (Eurosport): ‘It’s not just that he makes the cue ball talk, he makes it confess to unsolved crimes dating back 40 years’ 😂
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The 28th year in a row Ronnie O’Sullivan has made a century at the Crucible
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John Parrott saying Barry Hawkins is through to his first Masters final.
He was runner-up six year ago to Ronnie O'Sullivan.
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Well done to Michael Holt for getting his tour card back. When he dropped off he didn't complain or blame anyone else. He started coaching, set up a YouTube channel and played in amateur events without thinking they were beneath him.
Fully deserved return.
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Congrats to Dave Gilbert on winning the Championship League, his first ranking title.
And it’s worth at least £50k as it gets him in the Champion of Champions and World Grand Prix. Good chance for the Players Championship too.
Main thing is, he finally has a trophy 👏🏆
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John Higgins produces even by his standards an insanely brilliant clearance to win the first black ball decider at the Crucible for 18 years.
It keeps him in the World Championship and puts him back inside the top 16.
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Zhao Xintong (24) v Luca Brecel (26) in the UK Championship final
- 1st UK final between two non-top 16 players
- 2nd UK final between two non-UK players
- will be the fourth non-UK winner of the title
- winner gets in the Masters
Bring it on!
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I’m sad Snooker Scene is to close having written for it for 23 years. Times have changed and print media is not the force it once was.
SS never really made any money. Clive did it for the pure love of the sport. 51 years service. As I said to him, he deserves time for himself now
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Clive Everton is 86 today. I spoke to him this morning and passed on the best wishes of the many people in the snooker world who have asked after him.
The trophy for the forthcoming British Open is named in his honour. Clive will be watching, as always.
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Great news that Eurosport will be broadcasting every day of the UK Championship live, including the first round (last 128). This is the first time this round has been televised. All the big names are in action. Starts Nov 23!
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Your regular reminder that Ronnie O’Sullivan has never been on the BBC Sports Personality shortlist
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WST has announced all eight days of the World Championship qualifiers will be broadcast live by Eurosport. Great news! 🏆
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Congratulations to Mark Selby and Judd Trump for receiving MBEs in the Queen's Birthday honours.
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Hossein Vafaei will make history as the first Iranian to play at the Crucible. The 20th nation to be represented there.
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17 years. That's how many consecutive calendar years
@nr147
has now won a title of some sort.
Smart to get it out of the way early in 2022 🏆
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The ITV snooker team ahead of the final night of the Tour Championship.
Five great ITV tournaments this season. This week has been a treat.
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Mark Allen v Reanne Evans in the first round of the British Open
👀
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Well done Dominic Dale. His victory over Duane Jones - and Liang Wenbo's suspension - means he is through to the final qualifying round of the World Championship and is all but certain to keep his tour card for a 31st season.
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Here we go then, another World Championship. The 25th I have worked on and my 16th commentating for Eurosport. Still love it. Wherever you are watching, enjoy. There's nothing like it.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has set a new record for most matches won at the Crucible: 71, one more than Stephen Hendry.
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That’s now 23 matches in a row at the Crucible that Ronnie O’Sullivan has made a century break. 27th year in a row he’s made at least one. Both records.
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That finish from Ronnie was spine tingling to witness. Crowd in awe.
Still raising the bar 30 years on.
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Si Jiahui is the youngest World Championship semi-finalist for 27 years and the first Crucible debutant to reach the last four for 28 years. Sensational.
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Special mention for
@rachelcasey11
who stepped in at the last minute to become host for the Home Nations series on Eurosport and has done a fantastic job all season 👏👏👏
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I have written this on Mark Selby and mental health in snooker 👇
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Amazing moment
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Ronnie O'Sullivan has equalled Stephen Hendry's record with a 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 World Championship title!
#ilovesnooker
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@WeAreWST
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Calm returns to the Crucible stage after another afternoon of extraordinary drama.
I hope we never leave this place.
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Stuart Bingham has made the 2,000th century in Crucible history.
John Higgins made the 1,000th in 2007, so it took 30 years to make the first 1,000 and just 14 for the next 1,000.
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The last day of a strange and difficult season. We started in the strict Covid bubble with no fans, we end with a full house at the Crucible.
Huge thanks to everyone who has kept the wheels spinning all year. An amazing achievement 👏👏👏
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Alan McManus has played his last competitive match but still has plenty to contribute to the sport. His knowledge, enthusiasm and integrity will serve snooker well for a long time to come
#angles
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A word for Hazel Irvine, who 20 years ago this month took over as the BBC's senior snooker presenter.
The ultimate professional and the nicest person.
I asked her once what she would've done had she not been a broadcaster. She said, 'I'd be trying to become one.'
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Congratulations to Hossein Vafaei for winning the Shootout in such impressive fashion, especially following a family bereavement. Non-British players make huge sacrifices to pursue their dreams.
Well done to WST as well for staging another vibrant event.
On to Berlin.
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Another season done. Memorable moments, shock winners, brilliant play and a historic ending.
Thanks to all those who keep the circuit moving: players, officials, media, backstage crew and all snooker fans.
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There was a telling line from Neil Robertson in the recent WST piece on being a pro from Australia:
"You have to go and live in the UK and accept that you might only see your family once a year for the next 20 years or more"
Deserves every success he has had and all still to come
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Astonishing. Take a bow, Jordan Brown 👏👏👏
Remarkable poise in the decider. Lowest ranked winner of a ranking event for 28 years.
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BBC website piece on Willie states "a major title eluded him." No it didn't. The Mercantile Classic absolutely was a major title. The 1st prize then was higher than for the Masters or UK. The BBC's utter obsession with its own 'triple crown' now extends to rewriting history.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan v Mark Williams for the Tour Championship.
The last final of the season on ITV4 brought to you by a top production team.
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2020: We'll never see another semi-final day like this again
2021: Hold my beer
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The Milkman Cometh 🥛
After 27 years as a professional, Robert Milkins wins his maiden ranking title at the Gibraltar Open.
Fantastically crazy season 😎
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Congratulations to Hazel Irvine on receiving an MBE in the New Years honours list.
Brilliant broadcaster.
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Mark Williams is doing press conference naked as promised
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So that’s it for snooker in 2020. The fact we’ve had so many great tournaments is down to the players & hard work of so many people backstage, some of whom have been away from their families for many weeks. Huge, sincere thanks to all of them & well done to
@WeAreWST
and partners
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Fergal O'Brien's 33-year professional career ends in a 10-8 defeat to Mostafa Dorgham at the World Championship qualifiers, 2 days before the 25th anniversary of his 1999 British Open triumph.
What a great and humble servant of snooker. Fergal will have plenty more to contribute.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has become the first player to pass the £3m prize money barrier from appearances at the World Championship
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There's a quote about running: 'The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.' Snooker said it would come back safely and it did.
@CLSnooker
was a great feat of organisation. Congrats to Luca Brecel and everyone backstage who made it happen.
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I get to watch a lot of snooker but this was very special from
@markjesterselby
That treble! ❤️
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Joe Perry: great professional, great bloke, great victory tonight at the Welsh Open.
Congrats to the Gent
@joegentlemanjoe
🏆
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Neil Robertson has now won a title for each of the last 16 calendar years. Huge achievement.
Thanks to the team at ITV Sport for a brilliant week 😎
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A great champion completes a great week of snooker. Unforgettable tournament.
2012: 🏆
2022: 🏆
For the second time in his career, Neil Robertson is the Masters 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🇦🇺
#CazooMasters
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@WeAreWST
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Getting ready for my 43rd and final commentary stint on the World Championship for Eurosport - qualifiers and Crucible.
It’s been emotional 😎
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Luke Littler was born on the day Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Ding Junhui to win the Masters in 2007
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Clive Everton 83 today. Spoke to him earlier. He is still recovering from a broken femur during lockdown but is otherwise well.
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Very sad news about Doug Mountjoy passing away. Twice UK champion, Masters and Irish Masters champion, world amateur champion, five times Welsh Professional champion and World Championship runner-up.
Won back-to-back ranking titles at the age of 46.
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If it is the end of Ken Doherty's professional playing career then snooker owes him a debt of thanks for the way he has conducted himself over the last 30 years and the way he has represented his sport and his country. Still very much involved of course through his media roles.
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Tonight Jimmy White starts his 42nd World Championship campaign, equalling the record set by Fred Davis.
Jimmy turns 60 on the last day of the tournament.
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The incredible Ronnie O'Sullivan story continues. Equals Hendry's ranking titles record of 36 and goes world no.1 for the first time in 9 years. Amazing sportsman. The Tour Championship also a fantastic addition to the snooker calendar, proving the worth of longer matches.
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Champion of Champions arena being set up. All starts tomorrow live on ITV4! 🏆
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Stephen Hendry makes a century break in his second frame back after nine years off the tour. Amazing! 😎
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This game is so bad Sam Allardyce is now pretending to be a washing machine salesman called Jim
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Another season over. I’ve been very lucky to work on all events on the World Snooker Tour, starting with the Championship League won by… Luca Brecel.
Thanks to everyone, time for sleep.
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Big congrats to Jimmy White, someone who has snooker running through his veins. No matter what knocks he’s taken he’s always kept coming back for more. Well done as well to
@WorldSeniors
for a great event 👍🏆
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Last day of the World Championship. Whoever wins, what an incredible feat of organisation from
@WeAreWST
and partners to get it on and stage it safely in the face of many unprecedented challenges. The staff work long hours all year with little thanks but have done snooker proud.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's 10-1 victory over Thepchaiya Un Nooh is the fastest match in Crucible history at 108 minutes.
Previous record was 149 minutes (Shaun Murphy's 10-0 win over Luo Honghao last year).
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The Hendry v White world qualifying clash will now be at 7.30pm on April 5. Broadcast details to follow.
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The normally mild-mannered Barry Hawkins not impressed that his match was held up by scoreboard failure, telling the referee: 'It's a joke, every single competition the scoreboards go down. The website is pathetic, the scoring is pathetic.'
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Eurosport asked me for some thoughts on WT 👇
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The Shootout needs better online promotion. Lots of drama today but just two tweets all night from WST. Loads of good stories that need amplifying. Big chance for lesser known players to get some of the spotlight.
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The British Open is returning to the snooker calendar for the first time since 2004. Will be staged from August 16-22. Broadcast details to be announced.
Steve Dawson has made a very good start to his chairmanship of WST.
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Ronnie's right. We don't need pop music between frames in a Crucible final. The occasion stands for itself.
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Eventful from Ronnie O’Sullivan 👀
- is docked a frame for late arrival
- wins 2-1 in 14 minutes
- average shot time 12 seconds
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Best wishes to John Higgins.
It's rotten hearing you've tested positive and being marched from the venue, plus the uncertainty of what the virus will mean for you.
Hope to see him back soon.
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I have written this week on the simple joy of watching Ronnie play snooker in an increasingly uncertain world ✍️
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has become the first player to win 100 matches in the UK Championship
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Happy birthday to Ray Reardon, 89 today.
Didn’t get to turn professional until he was 35 as the game had no profile but won the first Pot Black in 1969, which paved the way for everything that’s happened since.
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The Masters final is one of the great occasions in snooker. The last time Mark Williams was in it YouTube hadn't been invented. 20 years will be the longest gap between any title. He will become the 7th player to win the Masters three times and the oldest champion.
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I've seen a lot of snooker but this frame was one of the most thrilling I've ever witnessed. Amazing to be in the arena for it.
🏴 O'Sullivan: 🔟
🏴 Higgins: 6⃣
An 𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 finish to the session as Ronnie O'Sullivan takes an overnight lead against John Higgins.
A special Crucible moment between two greats! 👏
@WeAreWST
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#ilovesnooker
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Jimmy White has beaten Mark Joyce and Martin Gould to qualify for the final stages of the German Masters
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WST confirm that the first match of the Cazoo Tour Championship will be John Higgins v Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Best of 19, all day Monday on ITV4 😎
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We kick off the final week of
@CLSnooker
by celebrating the 60th birthday of the great Phil Yates.
It really should be a bank holiday.
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