Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄 From Snooker Chat 🙂 #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2004114760934347082

The chances of a player winning the £100k century bonus appear slim. The first to make 100 century breaks this season lands the massive prize. Mark Selby leads the race with 40 - needing 60 more by end of the Worlds. Judd Trump won it last season. #snooker Pic: WPBSA 🔗↗️… […]

Ready for Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2003532681804677224

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he would have swapped his record-breaking 147 in 1997 for World Championship glory. O'Sullivan's incredible max remains the fastest in history at 5 mins 8 seconds. But Ken Doherty was crowned world champion that year. #snooker […]

Scullion took charge of the 2019 World Championship final which was won by Judd Trump. He added: "We as the referees always get a great reception at the Crucible, but at the final you need to be there to feel the atmosphere. It is electric." #snooker […]

Referee Leo Scullion says his retirement comes at "the right time" Scullion has left his white gloves behind ending a 26-year refereeing career. He said: "I'm starting to feel that maintaining the high standards I like to set is taking more and more concentration." #snooker […]

Scottish Open winner Chris Wakelin revealed he nearly pulled out of the event. Wakelin told TNT Sports his daughter was in hospital but all was ok. He said: "..In the last five days, we've gone from nearly pulling out to standing here (as champion)." #snooker Pic: TNT Sports 🔗↗️… […]

"He's been knocking on the door but now the wait is over, Chris Wakelin gets his biggest prize yet in Scotland." 2025 Scottish Open winner - Chris Wakelin #snooker Picture: TNT Sports https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2002835506535829810

BREAKING: Chris Wakelin wins the Scottish Open after beating Chang Bingyu in the final 9-2 #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2002831992795385952

Jimmy White called Chang Bingyu's Scottish Open SF display as "awesome". Bingyu, 23, bids for his first ranking title today - facing Chris Wakelin for the Stephen Hendry Trophy and £100k. White said: "He's an all-round player at such a young age." #snooker Pics: TNT Sports 🔗↗️… […]

Chris Wakelin says he'll be on the attack in Sunday's Scottish Open final. Victory will give Wakelin his biggest career title yet. He said: "I will be going for it tomorrow. There will be plenty of aggression from me and I'll be trying to win it." #snooker Pic: WPBSA 🔗↗️… […]

Chang Bingyu is in his first ranking semi-final just weeks after he was praised by legends Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Bingyu has reached the last four of the Scottish Open. Hendry and O'Sullivan recently said Bingyu had great potential. #snooker Pic: TNT Sports… […]

More from Selby… “The grassroots can only grow if you’ve got these clubs around the country, where the children practice. “Not every city has academies like Sheffield. But hopefully myself and some other players can try to do something to stop that from happening."… […]

Mark Selby fears for grassroots snooker and wants to help save it. UK champion Selby is worried snooker halls are closing down for good in the UK. He said: “Snooker seems to be as high as its ever been on the professional level. Grassroots seems to be the other way." #snooker […]

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It's the one-year anniversary of Dominic Dale telling us his hilarious Jimmy White story. Dale told Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips show of his awkward chat with the Whirlwind on a bus in Dubai. The YouTube episode has had more than 225k views. #snooker […]

Tom Rowell from WST said: “Our events continue to grow year on year. "These television and digital figures reflect the enduring popularity of snooker for a huge audience in the UK and globally." #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2001026263465574461

World Snooker bosses says the sport "continues to grow" after six million people watched the UK final on BBC and TNT Sports. WST says it had over 178 million video views on its social media platforms during the tournament. Ticket sales for the event hit record numbers #snooker […]

John Higgins says he'll keep playing for as long as he can - but has dismissed laser surgery for his eyes. Higgins said he's been "struggling visually" recently He said: “I’ve not thought about laser at all because you never know, something could go wrong." #snooker Pic: WPBSA… […]

Alan McManus apologised to TV viewers after an hilarious commentary slip up. McManus said on TNT Sports that Elliot Slessor laid a snooker "to perfection" in the Shoot Out. But it was actually a foul as no cushion was hit. #snooker Video: WST […]

Shoot Out winner Alfie Burden says he has "a lot to offer snooker." Burden won £50k after his success in snooker's shortest format. He said: "I'm hungry, I love the game and I have people who believe in me. I'm hoping this win will get me back on the tour." #snooker Pic: WST… […]

Snooker Chat 🔴⚫🔴 𝕏📤 https://xcancel.com/NSlater_10: This year's Snooker Shoot Out was brilliant - there needs to be a lot more of it Snooker's answer to T20 cricket could bec… https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2000251286147699088

"I can't believe I have won it. After dropping off the tour last season I found myself in the wilderness." Snooker Shoot Out 2025 winner - Alfie Burden #snooker Picture: WST https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/2000148532364202297

Ronnie O'Sullivan has called snooker great Ray Reardon his best coach. Six-times world champion Reardon died last year. O'Sullivan told Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips: "He showed me stuff and when I did it…I didn't really know what having a good defensive game gave you" #snooker […]

Stan Moody continues to show his exciting talent after a sensational quick-fire clearance in the Shoot Out. Moody brilliantly fought back to win after trailing by 42 points with just over 2 minutes left on the clock. #snooker Video: WST https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1999535913940943193

Luca Brecel says he is confident of winning major silverware soon. Asked if he felt people had forgotten him, he told WST: "They will remember me soon." The 2023 world champion added: "If you're good, you will always get back, no matter how far you drop down." #snooker […]

The full Snooker Hall podcast interview with Phil Yates can be listened to via this link. #snooker https://xcancel.com/thesnookerhall https://open.spotify.com/episode/68Zd0klYBDvt12hpad3plw

Shaun Murphy's shot-clock 147 in the Shoot Out is said to be one of the best maximums ever made. Commentator Phil Yates told The Snooker Hall Podcast: "I think it was one of the most remarkable things I've seen on a snooker table" #snooker Video: WST […]

The Snooker Shoot Out starts today - but close attention may be paid to crowd behaviour. Fans at the Shoot Out are allowed to be noisy and sing during play. But last year's tournament was reportedly marred due to offensive remarks made by drunken fans. #snooker Pic: WST… […]

John Parrott has urged snooker chiefs to stick to tight pockets. The BBC pundit was hugely impressed with table conditions in the UK Championship. Parrott said: "What they got this week was absolutely spot on - you need to be accurate in this sport." #snooker Pic: BBC… […]

John Virgo will be back in the BBC snooker commentary box at the Masters, Ken Doherty has said. Virgo's absence in the UK Championship prompted social media posts saying he had been missed. But Doherty said on X Virgo would be back in January for the prestigious event #snooker […]

Stephen Hendry said Mark Selby's "incredible" sportsmanship ended up costing him. Selby overruled the referee's free ball call - but Judd Trump fluked the red when playing again before winning the frame. Hendry said: "It's up to the referee to decide." #snooker Pic: BBC… […]

UK champion Mark Selby admitted at times he's "not pretty to watch" but said he gives it his all. Selby won the Triple Crown title after an epic final vs Judd Trump. He said: "Sometimes I’m not pretty to watch but I’ll never leave the table not trying." #snooker Picture: WST… […]

"What a competitor he is! Mark Selby digs deep to win a final for the ages - now a ten-times Triple Crown winner." 2025 UK Championship winner - Mark Selby #snooker Picture: BBC Sport https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997807675992871387

BREAKING: Mark Selby wins the 2025 UK Championship, beating Judd Trump 10-8 #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997804440867537325

Snooker Chat 🔴⚫🔴 𝕏📤 https://xcancel.com/NSlater_10: What a night of snooker this is. Pure theatre. #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997799376308277412

Snooker Chat 🔴⚫🔴 𝕏📝💬 own post: Snooker Chat's live poll on the outcome of the final is literally 50/50 so far after dozens of votes. Really hard to call. #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997646694154916348

"Bring it on" says BBC snooker host Hazel Irvine as a top drawer UK Championship final awaits. Mark Selby and Judd Trump do battle for the Triple Crown trophy and a huge £250k 🍿 Selby goes into it in fine form but Trump seems to have upped gears with his old cue. #snooker […]

Who will win the UK Championship? (Race to 10) #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997588749384094041

Stephen Hendry gave Dennis Taylor the silent treatment earlier this week. During a tactical exchange, Taylor asked Hendry: "You just love these tactical frames don't you Stephen?" Hendry, known for his world dominant break building, stayed silent. 🤣 #snooker […]

Judd Trump has been drawn to play Neil Robertson in the UK Championship semi-finals. A bit simpler than the #worldcup2026 draw! Trump beat Ding Junhui while Robertson won his QF against Pang Junxu. #snooker https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1997022756412477937

Murphy told WST: “It is one of the best wins of my career. I don’t think it is an overstatement to say that. "I’ve been lucky to have a great career and many memorable wins. But when you play one of the legends you have to throw everything at them." #snooker Pic: BBC… […]

Shan Murphy hailed his win over John Higgins as one of his "best ever" - after an all-time classic. Murphy won an epic decider to keep his UK Championship title hopes alive. Stephen Hendry and John Parrott said the decider was the best frame they've seen Murphy play. #snooker […]

Alan McManus critically laid into Zhao Xintong after his shock UK Championship exit. The world champion was out-of-sorts in his loss to Zhang Anda. McManus was unhappy with Zhao's performance and demeanor, saying he lacked intensity. #snooker Video: TNT Sports… […]

The look of live snooker on Channel 5 has been revealed. Katie Shanahan will be presenter, joined by Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Steven Hallworth, David Hendon and Abigail Davies. For the first time Five will show this season's Players Championship and Tour Ch'ship #snooker […]

Snooker Chat 🔴⚫🔴 𝕏📝💬 https://xcancel.com/MatchroomPool: Meanwhile…it's all been kicking off in the pool. https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1996354379901972510

Snooker Chat 🔴⚫🔴 𝕏📤 https://xcancel.com/NSlater_10: At this rate it could be a late night at the Barbican and an early morning for the Ashes. #snooker #ashes https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1996345937598500976

Wilson said a "freak accident" ruined the cue he felt he "was conquering the world with". He said: "I don't know where to look next. "I have had different cue makers. I was at a cue manufacturer last night trying to sort something out." https://xcancel.com/Snooker_Chat/status/1996303504051159225

Kyren Wilson said he was close to a "mental breakdown" during his early UK Championship defeat. Wilson blasted the table and his cue after defeat to Elliot Slessor. He said: "I just had to sit there. suffer and try my best. I battled but I just knew I couldn't win." #snooker […]

Ronnie O'Sullivan refused to comment on whether he would play at The Masters in January. O'Sullivan was knocked out of the UK Championship after a 6-4 loss to China's Zhou Yuelong. It's the second year running the Rocket has suffered a first round exit in York. #snooker […]