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Gareth 'pots' his way to record third World Title glory
Golden boy Gareth Potts was on top of the world after claiming a record breaking third Foster’s World 8-Ball Pool Championship title.
The Stoke on Trent potter defeated England rival Jason Twist 11-4 to lift the trophy for a third time in four years.
In doing he broke the ‘Blackpool bogey’, becoming the only player in the 17-years of the championship to retain his title.
And veteran Twist tipped the Staffordshire cueman for even greater glory.
“I’m sure Gareth is going to win it many more times in the future,” said the ‘Tornado’ becalmed almost from the start of a final that didn’t live upto its pre match billing.
Potts, supported by beautician girlfriends Angie Layton, refused to put a figure on his eventual title haul.
But, at 25, time is on his side to establish a record that may never be broken.
“The first one in 2005 is still the most special because of the circumstances of my dad’s death,” he said.
“But they’re all special in their own way. And this is a dream come true..
Read More..Lynette 'spins' her way to World Title
Lynette Horsburgh was higher than Blackpool Tower in her home town after becoming Foster’s World 8-Ball Pool ladies singles champion.
The 34-year-old Fylde star survived a late attack of nerves to beat fellow first time finalist Barbara Taylor 8-6 at the Imperial Hotel.
Mum Anne, boyfriend Karl Boyes and deposed champion Sue Thompson were among the first people to congratulate the Lancashire pool queen.
“I’m just so glad it didn’t go to a decider,” gasped Horsburgh after collecting the £1,400 winners’ cheque.
“At 7-4 up I was quite comfortable and should have won 8-4.
“But I missed my chance and then I started to lash at a few.”
Horsburgh actually potted the black only to see the cue ball drop in as well.
In the next frame she had more chances on the black but again Taylor rode her luck.
Indeed, the England international, who, earlier in the day, helped her country regain the ladies’ team title, should have taken the final to hill-hill.
But she wasted two visits after Horsburgh failed to escape a snooker but couldn’t take advantage.
In the end, Horsburgh, twice runner-up in the world ladies snooker championship, sank an easy black for the title.
“This has got to be my best achievement,” she said. “Especially as I am still learning the game.
“I think I still need a few fudging lessons from Keith Brewer!..
Read More..Oracle and CueSport TV agree deal
Cuesport TV have agreed to televise all four of this years Oracle Super Tour events following a meeting this week.
As the UK's leading independant 8-ball pool tour, we are very excited with this decision and feel that there is a clear future for live streaming at certain events.
As we personally look to push bounderies within our own tournaments, we are always looking for opportunities to further our sport and this is clearly a positive step in the right direction.
Our first event is at Gangsters Pool Club on Aug 2nd/3rd and I do have several places left, please contact me asap to enter and for more details.
I am sure that Cuesport will post on here shortly to explain a little more of what is involved and how to watch these matches LIVE!
Many thanks
Keith Brewer
Tournament Organiser
Read More..World Masters - Derbyshire Qualifying Event
On Saturday 21st June Derbyshire County Pool Association and the Corn Exchange Snooker Club will be hosting a qualifying event for the 2008 World Pool Masters.
Two players* will go forward to the World Masters grand final at the Barceló Imperial Hotel, Blackpool, on 5th & 6th July 2008.
For full details please click
here!
Read More..Oracle Super Tour
The new "Oracle Super Tour" has arrived. Formally the Gangsters Grand Prix, it will simply continue from where Gangsters left off. It now boasts a record £44,000 over the 4 events, with event 4 a grand final.
Read More..East v West!
The International Pool Tour presents "East vs. West," the second IPT Challenge Match. The two countries that are represented in this challenge are both powerhouses in the world of pool.
The United States of America has been one of the most dominant pool countries for over 100 years! However, the Philippines has produced many of the game's greatest players of the last 30 years.
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