Plus there's a look ahead to this week's Shoot Out.There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, with a number of charges made against Chinese players in recent days. Hes unsure if it has helped his snooker, but his results in 2021 - runs to the finals of the English Open, Northern Ireland Open and Champion of Champions - would suggest it has. Plus early news from the World Grand Prix and the rest of the latest snooker news. Well done Rachel, a . 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Professional snooker typically has a strict dress code smart trousers and shoes, plus a long-sleeved shirt, waistcoat and bow tie although it has been relaxed for some events, with the latter two items ditched for the Home Nations series. Defending English Open champion Trump ran out a 4-1 winner against Selt earlier on. Nick and Phil are live at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with their referee Dave Tindall, to talk about the latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy. For more details about your data privacy and your rights please see our privacy policy. Snooker star Jack Lisowski was almost left red-faced as he narrowly avoided disaster during a live TV interview. Presenter Rachel Casey was in hysterics and covered her face in shock as snooker legend Jimmy White asked "what is going on?" Who is going to win the Snooker Shootout? Catch this seasons best head-to-head rivalries in action. Stood alongside presenter Rachel Casey, Dale bellowed out a rendition of the famous Sinatra song to the delight of the punditry team. Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. Who do you think will win this year's Snooker Shoot Out? But Robertson had been struck down with illness over the festive period, and was loaded up on painkillers to get him to the venue. 14 Feb 2023 23:33:13 ! Let us know in the comments below Lisowski's cue somehow rested on the stairs One of the biggest shocks Snooker world rocked by incredible OSullivan loss, OSullivan threatens to quit amid photographer row. There's also a look ahead to this year's tournament in Llandudno. And as well as his comments on the game, Dale showed off his singing skills too. All rights reserved. So unless he wins the big events, he's not probably going to be there.". We also ask Marcel your many questions. For more information, please see our Dominic Dale showed off his voice live on TV. Dominic Dale celebrated his emphatic 76-0 victory over Ken Doherty at the Snooker Shoot Out in style, by belting out a rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' during his post-match interview. As Dale missed a red whilst 76 points ahead, Doherty jokingly threw his towel from his corner onto the table to signal defeat for the Irishman. Dont worry we are changing that picture, John, Casey said. The pair shared a laugh with each other, before embracing in a handshake, and Dale then celebrated with the Leicester crowd. *5 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal*12 minutes - Cancellation of Turkish Masters*21 minutes - World Grand Prix review*43 minutes - Shoot Out preview*50 minutes - Correspondence, Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. Studd led the praise: "Look at the action he got on the cue ball! Replying to @rachelcasey11 @joegentlemanjoe @eurosport. It was only during the 147 attempt that some adrenaline kicked in and it was a kind of second wind. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You have to earn it! - Judd Trump responds to Kyren Wilson naked jibe, Another absolute humdinger Trump makes statement as he begins English Open defence. As a result the 48-year-old was asked by presenter Casey to hand back his microphone following the rendition as he began to balance his snooker cue on his finger to the delight of the Morningside Arena crowd. Andy Goldstein Quits Snooker Presenting for Eurosport Goldstein has confirmed on Twitter he will no longer be presenting the snooker for Eurosport, which means that we're getting a "changing of the guard" as it were from a presenter standpoint for Eurosport's coverage. Jamie Steward, UK Senior Director of Production and Broadcast at Eurosport, said: The drama of live world-class snooker doesnt get any bigger than watching the best players go head-to-head under the lights of the Crucible. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Cracking week Rach great work as always! 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I am on a lot of painkillers and was really struggling out there physically.. As a result the Welshman headed up to the Eurosport studio post-match to give his thoughts on his victory. 2 Rachel Casey pictures. ", Who is going to win the Snooker Shootout? Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email [emailprotected]. 10 stars face match-fixing charges in snooker's biggest corruption scandal, Snooker commentator left confused as fan makes bizarre shout after routine shot, Legendary Olympic psychologist reignited fire in Ronnie O'Sullivan who 'fights demons', The snooker star gave the presenters a belting rendition of 'My Way'. OSullivan is due to return to the baize on Tuesday March 1. Discovery company. Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter and reporter Rachel Casey to look ahead to the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor. Hes fuming.". Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. The Welshman secured his hammering victory with still three minutes left on the clock, as his rival Doherty literally threw in the towel to give Dale the win. The Australian arrived at the Alexandra Palace as the defending champion and hot favourite to see off a player who had been struggling for form in 2022/23. Make Eurosport your go-to source for sports news online, complete with full schedules, latest draws, stats and live scores, from snooker to football, tennis, cycling and more. And Hossein Vafaei told. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, England from 21-28 July, the qualifying rounds of the World Snooker Championships adopt a new format for 2020 with best-of-11 frames played out in rounds one to three, and round four consisting of best-of-19 frames deciders. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. "And whatever happens, if mentally I dont feel good about playing in Wales next week on Mondaythat is hard. It's a measure of his cue power, isn't it that he can draw the cue ball back that far, with that amount of distance between cue and object ball, said Studd. Fortunately for Lisowski, his cue did not fall to the floor and instead somehow rested on the stairs just above his feet, much to the amusement of the 31-year-old and the Eurosport punditry panel. The image was from the pre-Spinning era and Eurosport presenter Rachel Casey - while attempting to stifle laughter - said it will be changed. Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. Last year, Judd Trump beat John Higgins by 18 frames to 9 at the Crucible to claim his maiden World Championship title, becoming one of just 11 players to complete snookers Triple Crown. With pre-tournament favourites Judd Trump, Neil Robertson and Ronnie OSullivan already out in Sheffield, White believes it is the perfect opportunity for Wilson to strike. Wakelin's dream run continues as he beats Robertson to reach German Masters quarter-finals. Keep up with todays best players: Judd Trump, Ronnie OSullivan, Mark Selby and all of your favourites. And I'm still in shock with it, began Jimmy White, who was part of the Eurosport studio team for the Welsh Open alongside Vafaei. With fewer fans able to attend this year, theres an even greater responsibility for us to take viewers closer to the action and were innovating how we use our experts and different formats to engage fans more deeply than ever before. Dale will now take on Asjad Iqbal in the round of 32 on Saturday. Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. ", Presenter Rachel Casey was in hysterics and covered her face in shock as snooker legend Jimmy White asked "what is going on? You guys have got it all at Eurosport, fair play to you! All rights reserved. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. during his 6-4 loss to Shaun Murphy in the first round of the Masters, Ferguson: WPBSA a week or two away' from understanding if charges pressed in match-fixing probe, Pinches and Pagett clash over coughing and cue-chalking incidents. Plus your questions for Rachel. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I still got here 45 minutes before the match so it was nothing., To celebrate the 2023 Masters, we have launched our, Stream top snooker action including the 2023 Masters live on, Murphy finds form to send champion Robertson packing at the Masters, 'I have never played better' - Robertson confident of fortunes changing in new year. Plus your questions for Rachel. Get the latest snooker news headlines from the Northern Ireland Open, English Open, UK Championship, World Championship and more. I had a chance to get to 5-5, but my knees were shaking at that point. It is disappointing as a couple of tournaments have been ruined by preparation due to illness.. Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. "I was going to ask if you have any sympathy but clearly not with that answer," concluded presenter Casey. And so much more. Lisowski jokingly responded: "Is that where I'm supposed to rest my cue? There's also your correspondence, which includes thoughts on Sports Personality.Sincere thanks for your company throughout 2022 - it really means a lot to have you listening, and for so many of you to tell us how much you enjoy the podcast. He referred to it as the "graveyard shift" and asked what he had to do to get on the match table. "I am going for a. I have to thank the crowd, Robertson said. Leveraging our ability to scale coverage to fans across Europe, combined with the best analysis and on-demand digital content, were diving deeper into the World Championships than ever before as part of a month of live snooker., Ronnie OSullivan, five-time World Snooker Championships winner, added: Its fantastic that Eurosport can bring top level snooker to fans on a global scale. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Per The Sportsman article linked below [which has been retweeted by WST], Radzi Chinyanganya is now the presenter of Eurosport's Triple Crown snooker coverage. I had a horrendous bout of flu over the Christmas and New Year, just been in bed for a week and a half. *2 minutes - German Masters final*10 minutes - German Masters last 32 - semi-finals*32 minutes - Stan Moody wins two year tour card*35 minutes - Your Views*One hour, 14 minutes - Any Other Business, Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. Vafaei was resolute in his response, saying: Absolutely. Another great week of snooker. Stream the Scottish Open and other top snooker live and on-demand on, Watch incredible overhead angle of Trump's magnificent 147 at Scottish Open, Maguire secures Scottish Open spot before Belfast trip. In the end too much from a positional point of view. Rachel Casey will be in the Eurosport studio alongside White in Sheffield, and she is backing John Higgins to bounce back from his agonising defeat at the Tour Championship. 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