Year: 2018

Here is the draw for the Seniors World Championship 2018

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Unfortunately Willie Thorne had to withdraw, suffering from a back injury. He is replaced in the draw by the top ranked amateur, Gary Filtness, “The Blade” who will face Barry Pinches. I have to admit that the author of this blog is happy for Gary who came agonizingly close to qualifying countless time, losing on respotted blacks. He’s ranked n°1 for a reason and I’m certain that his and Barry Pinches match will be a very high quality one!

Willie will still be at the launch dinner and at the golf event (although it’s unclear if he will actually play.

The Seniors World Championship 2018 is upon us, here comes the draw

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Johnny Farrell won the World Q8, the last qualifying event of this season, yesterday in Dublin. More details about what happened on Sunday and the new rankings will be coming soon.

With all qualifiers known, Jason Francis was live on Facebook tonight to do the draw of the Seniors World Championship and to give us a taste of what’s coming next season. If you missed it, you can the video again on the Snooker Legends Facebook page

Or if you have problems accessing facebook, here it is

and, no, I won’t spoil you! Watch it.

If you fancy mixing gastronomy with snooker

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Then this Press Release by Jason Francis today is a “must read” … and act!

PRESS RELEASE
Snooker Legends and award winning restaurant Winteringham Fields team up for the Assetereum World Seniors Snooker Championships

Snooker Legends have partnered with award-winning BBC chef Colin McGurran and his Winteringham Fields restaurant for the 2018 Assetereum World Seniors Championships, held at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe between the 20th and 24th March 2018. Eight snooker legends, including Stephen Hendry, Dennis Taylor, Joe Johnson, John Parrott and Cliff Thorburn, will battle it out for the title and £10,000 prize.

Visitors to Scunthorpe for the championships can also enjoy offers on meals and accommodation at Winteringham Fields, including the chance to share a private dining room with two legends of snooker, and get a one-hour masterclass, with champagne, at the venue after the dining experience.
Chef Patron,

Colin McGurran, who will be preparing the lunch and evening menus, said:
“I’m really looking forward to the day. I’m a huge fan of the game, and I can’t wait to meet, let alone serve, some of the biggest legends in snooker.
“My approach on the day will be simple: expect the unexpected. Tastes you’ve never come across, combinations you’d never dream of: we will make it real.”

Winteringham is also offering all Snooker Legends fans 20% off their evening meal and 50% off their room rate.

To book a meal and masterclass with Snooker Legends, please email Jason@snookerlegends.co.uk for prices and availability.

To dine and stay at Winteringham Fields, please go to www.winteringhamfields.co.uk

Or call 01784733096 quoting ‘Snooker Legends Deal’

#worldseniorstour #daretodream

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The Seniors Masters Trophy named after John Spencer

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This was today published on WPBSA site:

Masters Trophy to be named after John Spencer

26th February 2018

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World Seniors Snooker has today announced that the World Seniors Masters trophy is to be named after the great John Spencer, the first-ever winner of the professional Masters tournament.

John Spencer smilingThe event will be staged at the iconic Crucible Theatre, Sheffield on 12th April 2018 and see eight players battle it out to win the John Spencer Trophy.

Jason Francis of World Seniors Snooker said: “As a three-time world champion, the first winner of the Masters and former WPBSA Chairman, John did so much for the game and I’m delighted that his partner Jean has granted us permission to name our trophy in his honour!”

Jason Ferguson, WPBSA Chairman said: “John Spencer was not only a huge snooker star during the formative years of the modern era, memorably becoming the first player to win the World Championship at the Crucible, but he was also one of my snooker heroes as a young player. He also previously served as WPBSA Chairman and I have many very fond memories of him. I kept in touch with him and spoke to him just before he passed away.

“The decision to name this trophy after him is a fitting one and I am sure that the event will be a success.”

Following the conclusion of play at the final qualifier at Upton Park Snooker Centre earlier this month the line-up for the World Seniors Masters event was finalised.

Jonathan Bagley, a taxi driver from Leeds, defeated former professional Barry Pinches on the final black ball to become the final qualifier for the event. He will now realise a dream to walk out at the Crucible Theatre where he will face 1985 world champion Dennis Taylor.

Jonathan completes a stellar line-up for the event which will also see former professional Michael Judge, who won the first qualifying event in Newbury, come up against seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry in the last eight.

The full draw is:

Joe Johnson v Cliff Thorburn
Dennis Taylor v Jonathan Bagley
Stephen Hendry v Michael Judge
John Parrott v Willie Thorne

The winner will take home the John Spencer Trophy and a first prize of £7,500.

#daretodream

Images provided by David Muscroft.

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David Lilley wins World Seniors Q7 in Leeds

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David Liley, winner WC2018Q7

Here is David, with the reigning Seniors World Champion, Peter Lines. The Q7 was held in the Northern Snooker Center in Leeds, Peter’s club, and one of the nicest places you could find to play snooker!

Here are the full results of the week-end:

SeniorsWCQ7LeedsResults

There is now only one spot for the grabs,  to earn a chance to play in the World Seniors in Scunthorpe in March! the World Seniors Q8, the last one for this season, will be played from 9 to 11 March 2018, in Dublin.

Seniors World Championship 2018 – New Title Sponsor

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In this Press Release, Jason Francis has today announced a new Title Sponsor for the Seniors World Championship:

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This is of course great news for the players, and for the future of the Seniors Tour. Jason deserves a lot of praise for the way he seeks and secures deals for the Seniors Tour, in various sectors, not just in the betting industry. Make no mistake, this is a massive effort and a huge personal investment as well as financial risks.

Here is Stephen Hendry’s video:

 

And here is the link : https://www.assetereum.io/Register/Snookerlegends

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