John Parrott
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John Parrott MBE
(born 11 May 1964 in Liverpool
, England
) is an English
professional snooker
player and TV personality
.
He won the World Snooker Championship
in 1991, defeating Jimmy White
in the final. Two years earlier he had lost 3–18 to Steve Davis
, the heaviest final defeat in modern times. He repeated his win over White to add the UK Championship
title later that year, and is one of only five players to win both championships in the same calendar year. He spent three successive seasons at number 2 in the world rankings, and having compiled 221 centuries is one of several players to have compiled more than 200 competitive centuries
during his career.
player but then discovered snooker and has been a keen player ever since. At the age of 15 his talent was spotted by Phil Miller who would become his long term manager
in 1980. Parrott was successful at an early age. He lost in the final of the English Under-16s Championship in 1980 and won the Pontins Junior Championship in 1981. He was Pontins Open Champion in 1982, Junior Pot Black
champion in 1982 and 1983, and turned professional the following year after winning a record 14 tournaments in his last year as an amateur player.
in which he played Alex Higgins
in the last 16 of the competition in front of a packed house at Warrington
near his home town of Liverpool
. He then caused a stir when he won the match 5–2. He then beat Tony Knowles
in the next round before losing to Steve Davis
in the semi-finals. By then, bookmakers had him tipped to be the World Snooker Champion within 5 years (it took him seven years). He took his first ranking title in the 1989 European Open
, and defended his title in 1990.
Parrott also boasts 14 consecutive seasons in the top 16 of the snooker world rankings, eleven of them in the top 6.
From 1984–2004 he was ever-present at the World Championship, reaching at least the last 16 every year from 1984–1995, but he failed to qualify in 2005. Since his 1991 victory he has never again reached the semi-finals, but lost in the quarter-finals seven times between 1992 and 1999.
Overall, Parrott has won a total of nine world ranking events, which is seventh on the all-time list behind Stephen Hendry
, Steve Davis
, Ronnie O'Sullivan
, John Higgins, Mark Williams
and Jimmy White
. Also, his 1991 triumphs in the World Championship and UK Championship make him one of only five players to win both of snooker's two most prominent ranking titles in the same year.
He has come through the qualifying event for the World Championship a record 10 times. In 2007 he reached the last 16 of the World Championship for the first time in 7 years, after victories over James Leadbetter, David Gray and Steve Davis
(10–9, having led 6–1 and 9–6).
A record ten of Parrott's World Championship matches have gone to a final-frame decider – he has won 7 of these. Also, John Parrott is the only player to have recorded a "whitewash" in the World Championship final stages – he beat Eddie Charlton
10–0 in the first round in 1992.
He didn't have it all his own way, though. Because of Hendry's dominance, Parrott was the runner-up at the Masters
on three occasions within a four-year span, and never won the title.
On 4 August 2009 at the qualifiers for the 2009 Shanghai Masters he lost 0–5 against Michael White
.
Following his 6–10 defeat to young Chinese
Zhang Anda
in the 2010 World Championship Qualifiers, Parrott finished outside the top 64 in the end of season rankings and is not assured a place on the main tour for the 2010/2011 season
. Later Parrott announced he was to retire from the professional game. He told the Daily Mail
:
, often partnered with Steve Davis
, and also does much of their tutorial and playing guidance. He was one of the team captains on A Question of Sport
, alongside footballer and pundit Ally McCoist
from 1996 to 2002.
He is also a strong follower of horse racing
and is part of the presenting team for the BBC's horse racing coverage.
. He is married to Karen and has two children, and lives in Formby
. He and his wife are directors of John Parrott Limited.
In 1996 Parrott was honoured with an MBE
in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
In 2008 Parrott launched John Parrott Cue Sports, an online retailer selling snooker and pool cues and some snooker collectibles.
In 2011 it was announced that Parrott was to be the Honourary Patron of the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA).
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|width="20"|No.
|width="50"|Year
|width="250"|Championship
|width="200"|Opponent in the final
|width="100"|Score
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| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 1.
| 1988
| Classic
|
Steve Davis
| 11–13
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| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 1.
| 1989
| European Open
|
Terry Griffiths
| 9–8
|-style="background:#e5d1cb;"
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 2.
| 1989
| World Snooker Championship
| Steve Davis
| 3–18
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 2.
| 1990
| European Open
(2)
|
Stephen Hendry
| 10–6
|-style="background:#e5d1cb;"
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 3.
| 1991
| World Snooker Championship
| Jimmy White
| 18–11
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 4.
| 1991
| Dubai Classic
| Tony Knowles
| 9–3
|-style="background:#dfe2e9;"
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 5.
| 1991
| UK Championship
| Jimmy White
| 16–13
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 3.
| 1992
| Strachan Open
|
James Wattana
| 5–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 6.
| 1992
| Dubai Classic (2)
| Stephen Hendry
| 9–8
|-style="background:#dfe2e9;"
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 4.
| 1992
| UK Championship
| Jimmy White
| 9–16
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 7.
| 1994
| International Open
| James Wattana
| 9–5
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 5.
| 1994
| European Open
| Stephen Hendry
| 3–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 8.
| 1995
| Thailand Classic (3)
| Nigel Bond
| 9–6
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 6.
| 1996
| Welsh Open
| Mark Williams
| 3–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 9.
| 1996
| European Open
(3)
| Peter Ebdon
| 9–7
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 7.
| 1997
| European Open
(2)
| John Higgins
| 5–9
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 8.
| 1997
| German Open
| John Higgins
| 4–9
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 9.
| 1998
| Thailand Masters
| Stephen Hendry
| 6–9
|}
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 11 May 1964 in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
player and TV personality
Celebrity
A celebrity, also referred to as a celeb in popular culture, is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media...
.
He won the World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
in 1991, defeating Jimmy White
Jimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
in the final. Two years earlier he had lost 3–18 to Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
, the heaviest final defeat in modern times. He repeated his win over White to add the UK Championship
UK Championship (snooker)
The UK Championship is a professional ranking snooker tournament. It is the second biggest ranking tournament after the World Championship and is one of the Triple Crown events.-History:...
title later that year, and is one of only five players to win both championships in the same calendar year. He spent three successive seasons at number 2 in the world rankings, and having compiled 221 centuries is one of several players to have compiled more than 200 competitive centuries
Century break
In snooker a century break refers to scoring 100 points or more within one at the table, without missing a shot. The player does this by potting and alternately. Scoring 100 points over the course of a whole frame is not a century, as it must be done during one turn at the table...
during his career.
Early career
Until the age of 12 John Parrott was a keen bowlsBowls
Bowls is a sport in which the objective is to roll slightly asymmetric balls so that they stop close to a smaller "jack" or "kitty". It is played on a pitch which may be flat or convex or uneven...
player but then discovered snooker and has been a keen player ever since. At the age of 15 his talent was spotted by Phil Miller who would become his long term manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
in 1980. Parrott was successful at an early age. He lost in the final of the English Under-16s Championship in 1980 and won the Pontins Junior Championship in 1981. He was Pontins Open Champion in 1982, Junior Pot Black
Pot Black
Pot Black was a British series of snooker tournaments televised by BBC, that played a large part in the popularisation of the modern game, from 1969 to 1986. The event was revived in the form of several one-off tournaments throughout the 1990s and up to 2007...
champion in 1982 and 1983, and turned professional the following year after winning a record 14 tournaments in his last year as an amateur player.
Professional career
He turned professional in 1983 and he made his televised debut as a professional during the 1984 ClassicClassic (snooker)
The Classic was a professional snooker tournament, which began in 1980 and ended in 1992. It was originally a non-ranking event, but became ranking in 1984. Steve Davis has won the event six times and was the last champion.-History:...
in which he played Alex Higgins
Alex Higgins
Alexander Gordon "Alex" Higgins , also known by his nickname of Hurricane Higgins, was a Northern Irish professional snooker player who was twice World Champion and twice runner-up. Higgins earned the nickname The Hurricane because of his speed of play...
in the last 16 of the competition in front of a packed house at Warrington
Warrington
Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It lies 16 miles east of Liverpool, 19 miles west of Manchester and 8 miles south of St Helens...
near his home town of Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
. He then caused a stir when he won the match 5–2. He then beat Tony Knowles
Tony Knowles (snooker player)
Anthony Knowles is an English professional snooker player. He was a three times semi-finalist in the World Professional Snooker Championship in the 1980s.-Career:...
in the next round before losing to Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
in the semi-finals. By then, bookmakers had him tipped to be the World Snooker Champion within 5 years (it took him seven years). He took his first ranking title in the 1989 European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
, and defended his title in 1990.
Parrott also boasts 14 consecutive seasons in the top 16 of the snooker world rankings, eleven of them in the top 6.
From 1984–2004 he was ever-present at the World Championship, reaching at least the last 16 every year from 1984–1995, but he failed to qualify in 2005. Since his 1991 victory he has never again reached the semi-finals, but lost in the quarter-finals seven times between 1992 and 1999.
Overall, Parrott has won a total of nine world ranking events, which is seventh on the all-time list behind Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
, Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
, Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
, John Higgins, Mark Williams
Mark Williams (snooker player)
Mark James Williams, MBE is a Welsh professional snooker player who has been World Champion twice, in 2000 and 2003. Often noted for his single-ball potting, he has earned the nickname, The Welsh Potting Machine...
and Jimmy White
Jimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
. Also, his 1991 triumphs in the World Championship and UK Championship make him one of only five players to win both of snooker's two most prominent ranking titles in the same year.
He has come through the qualifying event for the World Championship a record 10 times. In 2007 he reached the last 16 of the World Championship for the first time in 7 years, after victories over James Leadbetter, David Gray and Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
(10–9, having led 6–1 and 9–6).
A record ten of Parrott's World Championship matches have gone to a final-frame decider – he has won 7 of these. Also, John Parrott is the only player to have recorded a "whitewash" in the World Championship final stages – he beat Eddie Charlton
Eddie Charlton
Edward Francis Charlton AM was an Australian professional snooker and English billiards player. He remains the only player to have been world championship runner-up in both snooker and billiards without winning either title...
10–0 in the first round in 1992.
He didn't have it all his own way, though. Because of Hendry's dominance, Parrott was the runner-up at the Masters
Masters (snooker)
The Masters is a professional snooker tournament and the second longest running tournament outside the World Championship. Although not a ranking event, it is regarded as one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit, earning the second biggest prize money.-History:The tournament was held...
on three occasions within a four-year span, and never won the title.
On 4 August 2009 at the qualifiers for the 2009 Shanghai Masters he lost 0–5 against Michael White
Michael White (snooker player)
Michael White is a Welsh professional snooker player from Neath. He is the resident professional at the Whitez Snooker Club in the Uplands, Swansea.-Early career:...
.
Following his 6–10 defeat to young Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
Zhang Anda
Zhang Anda
Zhang Anda is a Chinese professional snooker player, who made his debut on the Main Tour for the 2009/2010 season. He qualified by winning the ACBS Asian Under-21 Championship....
in the 2010 World Championship Qualifiers, Parrott finished outside the top 64 in the end of season rankings and is not assured a place on the main tour for the 2010/2011 season
Snooker season 2010/2011
The 2010/11 snooker season is a series of snooker tournaments played during 2010 and 2011. The following table outlines the results and dates for all the ranking and major invitational events.- Calendar :-New professional players:...
. Later Parrott announced he was to retire from the professional game. He told the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
:
TV work
Parrott is a studio expert on snooker for BBC SportBBC Sport
BBC Sport is the sports division of the BBC. It became a fully dedicated division of the BBC in 2000. It incorporates programmes such as Match of the Day, Grandstand , Test Match Special, Ski Sunday, Rugby Special and coverage of Formula One motor racing, MotoGP and the Wimbledon Tennis...
, often partnered with Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
, and also does much of their tutorial and playing guidance. He was one of the team captains on A Question of Sport
A Question of Sport
A Question of Sport is a long-running BBC quiz show which started on 2 December 1968 and continues to this day. It is currently recorded at The Studios, MediaCityUK...
, alongside footballer and pundit Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist
Alistair Murdoch "Ally" McCoist, MBE ; 24 September 1962) is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is the current manager of Rangers in Scotland....
from 1996 to 2002.
He is also a strong follower of horse racing
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
and is part of the presenting team for the BBC's horse racing coverage.
Personal life
John is an avid supporter of the football team EvertonEverton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. He is married to Karen and has two children, and lives in Formby
Formby
Formby is a town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. It has a population of approximately 25,000....
. He and his wife are directors of John Parrott Limited.
In 1996 Parrott was honoured with an MBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
In 2008 Parrott launched John Parrott Cue Sports, an online retailer selling snooker and pool cues and some snooker collectibles.
In 2011 it was announced that Parrott was to be the Honourary Patron of the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA).
Ranking event finals: 18 (9 titles, 9 runner-ups)
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|width="80"|Outcome
|width="20"|No.
|width="50"|Year
|width="250"|Championship
|width="200"|Opponent in the final
|width="100"|Score
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 1.
| 1988
| Classic
Classic (snooker)
The Classic was a professional snooker tournament, which began in 1980 and ended in 1992. It was originally a non-ranking event, but became ranking in 1984. Steve Davis has won the event six times and was the last champion.-History:...
|
Steve DavisSteve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
| 11–13
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 1.
| 1989
| European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
|
Terry GriffithsTerry Griffiths
Terrence "Terry" Griffiths OBE is a retired Welsh snooker player and current snooker coach and pundit. He won the World Championship in 1979 at the first attempt, and reached the 1988 final. He also won the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982, making him one of seven players to have...
| 9–8
|-style="background:#e5d1cb;"
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 2.
| 1989
| World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
|
Steve DavisSteve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
| 3–18
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 2.
| 1990
| European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
(2)
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Stephen HendryStephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
| 10–6
|-style="background:#e5d1cb;"
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 3.
| 1991
| World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
|
Jimmy WhiteJimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
| 18–11
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 4.
| 1991
| Dubai Classic
|
Tony KnowlesTony Knowles (snooker player)
Anthony Knowles is an English professional snooker player. He was a three times semi-finalist in the World Professional Snooker Championship in the 1980s.-Career:...
| 9–3
|-style="background:#dfe2e9;"
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 5.
| 1991
| UK Championship
UK Championship (snooker)
The UK Championship is a professional ranking snooker tournament. It is the second biggest ranking tournament after the World Championship and is one of the Triple Crown events.-History:...
|
Jimmy WhiteJimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
| 16–13
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 3.
| 1992
| Strachan Open
|
James WattanaJames Wattana
James Wattana is a Thai professional snooker player.-Career:...
| 5–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 6.
| 1992
| Dubai Classic (2)
|
Stephen HendryStephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
| 9–8
|-style="background:#dfe2e9;"
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 4.
| 1992
| UK Championship
UK Championship (snooker)
The UK Championship is a professional ranking snooker tournament. It is the second biggest ranking tournament after the World Championship and is one of the Triple Crown events.-History:...
|
Jimmy WhiteJimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
| 9–16
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 7.
| 1994
| International Open
Players Championship (snooker)
The Players Championship was a professional snooker tournament. It is the most recent name of the ranking tournament held in Scotland every year. The tournament has had a bewildering number of name changes in its history. Until recently it was commonly known as the Scottish Open, and prior to that...
|
James WattanaJames Wattana
James Wattana is a Thai professional snooker player.-Career:...
| 9–5
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 5.
| 1994
| European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
|
Stephen HendryStephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
| 3–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 8.
| 1995
| Thailand Classic (3)
|
Nigel BondNigel Bond
-External links:*...
| 9–6
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| 6.
| 1996
| Welsh Open
Welsh Open (snooker)
The Welsh Open is a professional ranking snooker tournament. It replaced the Welsh Professional Championship, which started in 1980 and was only open to Welsh players.- History :...
|
Mark WilliamsMark Williams (snooker player)
Mark James Williams, MBE is a Welsh professional snooker player who has been World Champion twice, in 2000 and 2003. Often noted for his single-ball potting, he has earned the nickname, The Welsh Potting Machine...
| 3–9
|-
| style="background:#98FB98"|Winner
| 9.
| 1996
| European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
(3)
|
Peter EbdonPeter Ebdon
Peter "Ebbo" Ebdon is an English professional snooker player and former world champion renowned for his remarkably focused, determined style of play.-Early years:...
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| 1997
| European Open
Malta Cup
The Malta Cup was a professional snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 1988/89 season. It was previously known as the European Open as the sole ranking tournament in Europe, outside the British Isles.- History :Prior to the 1988/89 season, there were no ranking...
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John Higgins| 5–9
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| 8.
| 1997
| German Open
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John Higgins| 4–9
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| 9.
| 1998
| Thailand Masters
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Stephen HendryStephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
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Non-ranking wins
- Pontins Professional (1988)
- Kent Cup (1988)
- Norwich Union European Grand Prix (1990)
- Humo Masters (1990)
- Kent Classic (1992)
- Malta Grand Prix (1994)
- German Masters (1998)
Amateur wins
- Pontins Open 1982
- Junior Pot Black (1982, 1983)