Name: Andy Blurton

Nickname: Ivan Drago

Home town: Newcastle under Lyme

First memory of playing pool: A cheeky 7yr old beating the old guys in local club.

What/who inspired you to play pool: watching snooker in the 80’s

Cue details: 9mm maple cue made by Tony Wilshaw

Years a Pro: 2

Best victory & why: beating Jack Whelan in European amateur final. He was world champion at the time.

Most feared opponent & why: Marc Farnsworth. For me he is the sheriff at the moment!
Ambitions in the sport: To win a pro event.

Advice to any up and coming players: Never waste a practice session.

Why the IPA? Most ambitious tour

Football Team: Stoke city

Sporting hero: Ronnie O’Sullivan

Singer/Band: Coldplay

Describe yourself in 3 words: A bit boring