Legendary Snooker Player - Cliff Thorburn

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm joined by 'The Pinner Potter' Martin Gould.

I'm a big  fan of Martin having watched most of his career to date and have always been impressed with not only his obvious snooker ability, but also his honesty and heart on the sleeve attitude.

Martin is currently ranked 25 in the world and has had a very successful career, one which would see him rise to a career high world number 11.  

He lost out twice in claiming a world ranking event title, first in 2011 and then in 2015 before lifting the trophy at the 2016 German Masters.

Join us as we discuss his 8-ball career, life choices, mental health and how he came back from being 1 frame away from falling off the tour.

Martin currently works with Stephen Feeney at Sightright UK.
https://sightrightcuesports.com/

He also mentioned Jason Cleemow as his Osteopath.
www.clemowtherapies.com/

Martin is extremely approachable and is available for not only exhibitions but if there are any up and coming snooker players who are looking to practice, they can message him directly. Now you don't get an offer like that very often, do you?!

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by the WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson.

Alongside  Barry Hearn's Matchroom Sport Limited, the WPBSA and the WST have taken the game to new heights by increasing the overall number of competitions, causing a huge increase in prize money and also to the popularity of snooker.

Jason is not only the WPBSA Chairman but is also an ex professional snooker player who reached a career high of 28 in the world and ranked in the world's top 32 for 4 seasons.  

Join us as Jason talks about his own career, the difficulties the WPBSA and the WST have faced this last year and the endless possibilities for the future of the game we all know and love.

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by cue sport legend Tony Southern. 

Tony is the World 8-Ball Wheelchair Champion and the current World Number 1 ranked wheelchair snooker player, winning  World titles,  European medals and over 20 National titles.

He also runs the British Pool Federation and is Chairman of the British Wheelchair Pool Players Association. Tony has been involved in World Disability Billiards and Snooker, organises numerous pool events and is part of the famous Predator team. 

There is no doubting that he is an amazing ambassador for pool and snooker.

Some of Tony's achievements include:

2019 and 2020 WDBS Belgian Open Champion
2019 WDBS UK Disability Snooker Champion
2018 Parris Cues Champion of Champions Winner
2017 BWPPA Tour Stop #1 Champion
2016 World Wheelchair Black Ball Doubles Championships Winner
2015 and 2016  European Championships 9-ball Runner-up
2015 BWPPA Stop #1 Champion
2015 BWPPA Stop #2 Champion
2013 and 2014 BWPPA Stop #1 Champion
2012 BWPPA Tour Stop #3 Champion
2012 BWPPA Tour Stop #2 Champion
2011 BWPPA Tour Stop #4 Champion
2007 and 2008 World Wheelchair 8-Ball Pool Champion
23 UK disabled Snooker titles
4 World Open Disabled Snooker Titles
Highest ranked wheelchair player when on the GB9 Pro Tour

The BWPPA are currently looking for new sponsors to join the list of pool industry greats which include Predator, Simonis and Kamui amongst many others. 

They are in particular looking for a trophy sponsor for when they return to action so If you are a company wishing to put your name alongside these amazing brands or know of any companies that would be interested in joining the elite list of BWPPA sponsors, please contact Tony at: tonysouthern@bwppa.com

For Wheelchair Pool information please email:
tonysouthern@bwppa.com
www.bwppa.com

Tony is also the  world disability snooker players representative and available to answer any questions you may have - see www.wdbs.info  for information and events or contact: tonysouthern@msn.com

For American Pool enquiries for professionals and amateurs please email:
britishpoolfederation@mail.com

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by not only one of the most well known and respected pool players from this part of the country but also one of its most liked - Brian 'Buzzer' Halcrow.

Brian has played pool all over the world reaching a career high of World Number 3. He has also been involved in numerous high-stake money matches against some of the greatest pool players on the planet.

Join us as we discuss his career and what started Brian on his journey, what he believes is the future of pool, his favourite money matches and the talent found in the North East.

On this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by  Ireland's snooker sensation Aaron Hill.

Aaron had an excellent amateur career capturing numerous titles including:

2019EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Champion.
2020EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Champion.
2020EBSA European Under-21 Snooker Champion.

He was also the under-14 Irish National Champion and runner up at the 2018World Open Under-16 Snooker Championships.

Beginning his pro career in 2020 at the start of lockdown must have been tough but he was able to show the world what he was capable of  by beating newly crowned World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and 'The Welsh Dragon' Mathew Stevens at the European Masters in only his second professional tournament.

Join us as we discuss his career so far, looking forward to the big crowds and not only becoming a professional  but also turning 18 years old, all during lockdown....

On this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by professional snooker referee Ben Williams. 

Ben is quickly becoming one of my favourite referees - not only for his skills when in charge of a game but also for his character during it. Snooker is a serious game after all so it's refreshing to see a referee that is willing to joke with the crowd and have a laugh with the players, all while keeping a very professional manner.

Join us as Ben discusses the big change in his life that led him to become a snooker referee, the feeling of walking out at the crucible in Sheffield as a Yorkshireman, the joy of refereeing Stephen Hendry's comeback game and the few moments which prove why he would not win 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here'.

On this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by professional snooker's Allan Taylor.

'The Albino Assassin' is one of the snooker tour's most likeable characters. As well as being a talented and fierce competitor on the table, he is also great fun off of it, having been involved in multiple videos on YouTube for World Snooker.

Allan showed another side to his abilities when he was asked to take charge of the Master Of Ceremonies for the Home Nations and although it was something which he really enjoyed, his true passion is on the table.

Join us as we discuss practicing snooker while working during lockdown, how he became the Master of Ceremonies and to hear Allan's famous Graeme Dott impression.

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm joined by Craig Waddingham. This talented cueist is well known and respected in the pool world having won titles on the GB9 9-Ball circuit and making it to the final of the WEPF World Pool Championship Final in 2013 .

Craig is also a huge money match player and has faced some of the world's finest in front of large crowds for over £30,000.00.

Join us as he discusses what got him into cue sports, his favourite money match to date and how he deals with pressure. 

On this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by World Snooker's Joe Perry.

The former world number 8 and 2015 Players Tour Champion is a well known and highly respected figure in the snooker world and someone I have followed  throughout his very impressive playing career.  

Join us as he discusses what it takes to get to the top, the health battles that threatened to derail his career and the truth behind his 'The Gentleman' nickname.

On this episode I'm delighted to be joined by snooker's John Astley. I have known this Gateshead cueist and coach for a number of years and was really looking forward to having a chat with him and catching up.

Join us as we discuss winning the national Under-19 title and making it to the quarter final of the Riga Masters, the difficulties adjusting from amateur to professional and how he met Angelina Jolie.