Professional
Marc Farnsworth
Name: Marc Farnsworth
Nickname: Ginge
Age: 42
Home Town: Sunderland
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Greengrocer and pool club owner.
Type of car you drive: BMW M4
POOL:
Current Ranking: 11. (Game over).
Turned Pro: No idea – maybe 15 yrs ago.
Years Playing Pool: 35 years. That feels ridiculous typing.
IPA/Major Titles: Not sure, think 10 since IPA went to Blackball and 4-5 at World Rules.
Type of Cue Used: A racker I picked up at my local snooker club 30 years ago. Didnt have my cue with me so used that and it felt great. I used that for both pool/snooker until my Grandad bought me a Parris for snooker and I got the racker thinned down for pool.
Type of tip used: Century G3
Size of tip: 7.5mm
Pool Ambition: I still love the game, the practice and (miss) competing even though Im getting on. The ambition is to try and win every event I enter. Once that fire goes out, the racker will be on the fire.
Biggest Achievement: Winning IPA World Championships and being ranked number 1 for 3 years in a row I think it was. Also proud of winning the King of the Hill event last year especially with final being in the Sky Lounge. Atmosphere was incredible.
Sponsors: Sky Lounge, Washington Fireplaces.
Favourite Player: Even though he annoys the life out of me most days, Ronan McCarthy for unreal bottle in his pomp and achieving everything he has without being able to screw back.
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Golf.lol.
Favourite Type of Music: Oasis
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Sportperson(s): For what they achieved in their profession and with so much class and dedication; Tiger Woods, Usain Bolt, Roger Federer, Floyd Mayweather. My personal favourite is Paul Scholes.
Favourite Football Team: Man Utd.
Who Inspires You: My late Grandad.
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Man on Fire
Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzel Washington
Favourite Holiday Location: Portugal.
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? 1 ruleset (Blackball with 1 shot for a foul off break) and to stop all the bitching with all bodies pulling in same direction.
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Craig Marsh
Name: Craig Marsh
Nickname: The Buddha
Age: 36
Status: Engaged
Home Town: Swansea
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: Manager at bookmakers
Type of car you drive: Ferrari ??…..maybe one day
POOL:
Current Ranking: 3
Turned Pro: 2008 (i think)
Years Playing Pool: 25 years ish
IPA/Major Titles: 2017 IPA WORLD CHAMPION, 2x English Open champion, Morocco World Series champion, South African World Series champion, 6x welsh open champion….
Type of Cue Used: GCUES by Gavin Mengham
Type of tip used: Taom fusion
Size of tip: 8.2mm
Pool Ambition: Start winning regularly again and become Tour No1
Biggest Achievement: IPA World Champion in 2017
Sponsors: Taom Billiards, Driven Taxis, The Marine Bar Porthcawl, Summer Breeze Summer Homes, Oxi Garden
Favourite Player: Matthew Stevens
OTHER THINGS: Once made back to back 147s in practice when I could cue properly ?
Other Hobbies: Snooker, table tennis and a huge golf fan…
Favourite Type of Music: Anything upbeat that makes me smile
Favourite Food: Massive fan of a green leafy salad ??
Favourite Sportperson(s): Cristiano Ronaldo
Favourite Football Team: Man United fan ❤️
Who Inspires You: My mrs and kids drive me to keep playing!
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Tv show Dexter/ Movie Rocky 4
Favourite Actor/Actress: Kevin Hart
Favourite Holiday Location: Las Vegas
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? The prize money…I don’t think it gets the recognition it deserves considering how many people play…
Professional
Clint I’Anson
Age:33
Status: Single
Home Town: Beeston
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Drivers mate
Type of car you drive: Audi A3
POOL:
Current Ranking:5th
Turned Pro:2011
Years Playing Pool:20/25
IPA/Major Titles I think about 10 IPA titles
Type of Cue Used: Master cue but soon to be Jonny Carr cue
Type of tip used: Toam medium
Size of tip:9mm
Pool Ambition: To be World Champion
Biggest Achievement:2017 ranked IPA Number 1 and winning supreme series
Sponsors: Spot on cue sports and Jonny Carr excel cues
Favourite Player: My dad
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: watching football and boxing
Favourite Type of Music: like all music
Favourite Food: belly pork
Favourite Sportperson(s):Ronaldo, Federer, Bolt and of course AJ
Favourite Football Team: Notts Forest
Who Inspires You: My Dad
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Max And Paddy(TV) Forrest Gump (Film)
Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzil Washington
Favourite Holiday Location: Dubai
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? The prize money ?
Professional
Ben Davies
Name: Ben Davies
Nickname: Ding
Age: 35
Status: Married
Home Town: LLanelli
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: Pool Player and Entrepreneur
Type of car you drive: Volvo S90
POOL:
Current Ranking: 7
Turned Pro: 2003
Years Playing Pool: 30
IPA/Major Titles: 2017 IPA UK Professional, 2018 IPA World Champion, 2019 IPA English Professional, 2020 IPA World Doubles
Type of Cue Used: Jason Owen
Type of tip used: Blue Diamond
Size of tip: 8.25mm
Pool Ambition: To be number 1
Biggest Achievement: World Champion
Sponsors: McGoldrick’s Pool And Sports Bar, Ace Music Pool, Driveways By Howe And Sons, Onboard Sportswear.
Favourite Player: Darren Appleton
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Golf
Favourite Type of Music: Anything i can sing along to, ED Sheeran songs mainly.
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Sportperson(s): Tiger Woods
Favourite Football Team: Manchester Utd
Who Inspires You: My Dad
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Fast and furious or most action movies.
Favourite Actor/Actress: Jason Statham
Favourite Holiday Location: Las Vegas
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? 1 shot if you foul on the break.
Professional
Simon Ward
Name: Simon Ward
Nickname: The Boomerang
Age: 34
Status: Married
Home Town: Swansea
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: Accountant
Type of car you drive: Renault Megane which is on the verge of the scrapyard
POOL:
Current Ranking: 8
Turned Pro: 2013
Years Playing Pool: 27ish
IPA/Major Titles 8 x Professional ranking event winner, 5 x Welsh champion, 2018 IPA World Championship finalist
Type of Cue Used: Jason Owen
Type of tip used: No idea, had the same one on for years
Size of tip: 8.25mm
Pool Ambition: I think I’d like another crack at a World Championship final
Biggest Achievement: Very briefly holding the No1 spot in the Professional rankings
Sponsors: Onboard Sportswear, Jason Owen Cues
Favourite Player: Craig Marsh for entertainment
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Weightlifting, hiking and just generally being outside. Lucky to live in an area where there are beaches, woodland and mountains all around
Favourite Type of Music: Anything you can sing to, I’m a black belt in Karaeoke
Favourite Food: Indian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Roger Federer
Favourite Football Team: Super Dirty Leeds United
Who Inspires You:
Favourite TV/show/movie: Rocky IV
Favourite Actor/Actress: I’m useless with films, don’t watch many and don’t know anyone’s names! Gene Hackman has been in some good ones I’ve seen
Favourite Holiday Location: Sardinia, but can’t go wrong with anywhere in the Mediterranean
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? It would be nice if everything from the rules and equipment was standardised and there was more money in the sport
Professional
Mark Boyle
Name: Mark Boyle
Nickname: Mr Magic
Age: 39
Status: Married
Home Town: Denny, Falkirk.
Nationality: Scottish
Current Profession: Engineering
Type of car you drive: Mercedes A Class
POOL:
Current Ranking: 6
Turned Pro: 2018
Years Playing Pool: 10
IPA/Major Titles: 32
Type of Cue Used: John Parris
Type of tip used: Pressed Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.65mm
Pool Ambition: To win the IPA World Championship
Biggest Achievement: Winning the IPA Premier League
Sponsors: The Players Lounge Falkirk, Wallace Quinn Solicitors & Estate Agents, Scots Bearings Ltd, Sportsterz Glasgow, Scott McIntosh Snooker & Pool Services.
Favourite Player: Jordan Shepherd
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Snooker, Football & Golf
Favourite Type of Music: Dance/Trance Music
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Cristiano Ronaldo
Favourite Football Team: Celtic
Who Inspires You: My Family.
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: A League of their own.
Favourite Actor/Actress: Robert De Niro
Favourite Holiday Location: Cyprus
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Everyone playing under one ruleset.
Professional
Ross Fernie
PERSONAL:
Name: Ross Fernie
Nickname: The Riot
Age: 30
Home Town: Bonnyrigg
Nationality: Scottish
POOL:
Current Ranking: 9
Turned Pro: 2016
Years Playing Pool: 17
Major Titles: 2018 Scottish Champion, 2019 Nations Cup Champion
Type of Cue Used: Robert Osborne
Type of tip used: ADR
Size of tip: 9mm
Pool Ambition: To be come World Champion
Biggest Achievement: 2018 Scottish Singles Champion
Sponsors: Corner Pocket Dalkeith, Crescent Sports Bar, Reivers Sports Bar
Favourite Player: John Higgins
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Football, live music, darts
Favourite Type of Music: Indie
Favourite Food: Spicy pizza
Favourite Sportsperson(s):Henrik Larsson
Favourite Football Team: Celtic
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Crime documentaries, Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
Have 1 rule set
Professional
Gareth Hibbott
Name: Gareth Hibbott
Age: 51
Status: engaged
Hometown: Southport
Nationality: English
Profession: Landscape gardener.
Car: Ford Focus
Current ranking: 11
Turned pro: 2007 I think.
Years playing pool: Nearly 40!
IPA titles: 2016 World Champion, World seniors and World doubles with Dean Shields, 8 or 9 other ranking event wins.
Type of cue: Tiger cue
Tip: Usually Elk but one of sponsors tips on at moment.
Tip size: 8.2mm
Pool Ambition: To win more big events.
Biggest achievement: Winning worlds in 2016 and couple of years at number one.
Sponsors: Tiger Cues, Off The Rails sports bar Crewe, Pinpoint Securities.
Favourite Player: Dave ‘Jacko’ Jackson.
Hobbies: Darts, Snooker, Travelling
Music: 80s and 90s
Food: Chinese, fish and chips.
Sportsperson: Growing up was Bryan Robson, Ian Botham, Jimmy White. Wasn’t a fan of Phil Taylor but to still be the best at something in late 50s is impressive.
Football team: Man United and the mighty Southport.
Who inspires you: Family
Movie: Indiana Jones
Holiday destination: Amsterdam
If you could change one thing about: pool I’d go back in time and shoot the people who thought of old EPA and World Rules before they inflicted us with them
Professional
Dan Davy
Name: Daniel Davy
Nickname: Double D
Age: 33
Status: pro
Home Town: Reading
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Cafe owner
Type of car you drive: Ford Astra
POOL:
Current Ranking: 14
Turned Pro: 2013
Years Playing Pool: 19
IPA/Major Titles: 1 Welsh open 2016
Type of Cue Used: David Bowen
Type of tip used: cheap one
Size of tip: 8.5mm
Pool Ambition: win the world championships
Biggest Achievement: early days were twice national u18s champion aged 15 and 16, home nation u21s champion aged 16, national tricks hot champion 2005, IPA Welsh open winner 2016.
Sponsors: MJW Construction Ltd, Inner Flicker candles
Favourite Player: Jordan Shepherd
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: anything that gets me out the house.
Favourite Type of Music: anything but rap/grime.
Favourite Food: roast dinner
Favourite Sportperson(s): Stephen Hendry
Favourite Football Team: Reading
Who Inspires You: my children
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: the office/pursuit of happiness
Favourite Actor/Actress: Vince Vaughan
Favourite Holiday Location: Sharm El Shiekh
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? More tournaments with a lot more money.
Professional
Cory Rees
Name: Cory Rees
Nickname: Jibs
Age: 28
Status: In a relationship
Home Town: Bridgend
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: Warehouse Operative
Type of car you drive: Ford Fiesta
POOL:
Current Ranking: 28
Turned Pro: 2019
Years Playing Pool: 15
IPA/Major Titles: Welsh Closed Champion & European U21’s Champion
Type of Cue Used: Trevor White
Type of tip used: Taom Fusion & Century Pro G2
Size of tip: 8.25mm
Pool Ambition: To be the best player I can be
Biggest Achievement: Welsh Closed Champion
Sponsors: Taom Billiards, Driven, RS Heating & Plumbing and Frames Snooker & Pool Club
Favourite Player: Nobody
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Snooker, golf & watching all sports
Favourite Type of Music: R&B and Hip Hop
Favourite Food: Indian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Tiger Woods, Messi, Steph Curry & Aaron Rodgers
Favourite Football Team: Cardiff City
Who Inspires You: Grandparents
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Only Fools and Horses & Batman, The Dark Knight
Favourite Actor/Actress: Heath Ledger (The Joker) or Alan Rickman (Professor Snape)
Favourite Holiday Location: Dominican Republic
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Increase the amount of tournaments to play in
Professional
Gavin Robinson
Name: Gav Robinson
Nickname: Rocket
Age: 33
Status: Engaged
Home Town: Coundon
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Motor trade
Type of car you drive: BMW 335
POOL:
Current Ranking: 16
Turned Pro: 2017
Years Playing Pool: 8
IPA/Major Titles 0
Type of Cue Used: Niche
Type of tip used: Blue Diamond
Size of tip: 8.4 mm
Pool Ambition: Win an IPA Pro Event
Biggest Achievement: IPA World Doubles runner up
Sponsors: B&G Auto Salvage, Washington Fireplaces, Jarrow MOT, 8 ball direct.
Favourite Player: Marc Farnsworth
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Motor cross
Favourite Type of Music: Dance
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Sportperson(s): Ronnie O’Sullivan, Tyson Fury.
Favourite Football Team: Newcastle
Who Inspires You: My Dad
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Only fools and Horses
Favourite Actor/Actress: David Jason
Favourite Holiday Location: America
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? The break at Blackball only being 1 shot with ball in hand.
Professional
Dean Shields
Name: Dean Shields
Nickname: Peg
Age: 32
Status: Single
Home Town: Stalybridge
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Pool Club Owner (Staly Vegas Sports Bar)
Type of car you drive: KIA Rio
POOL:
Current Ranking: 30
Turned Pro: 2019
Years Playing Pool: 8 years (aside from local pub teams which was since aged 14)
IPA/Major Titles: IPA World Doubles Champion 2016, EBPF National Singles Champion 2017, EBA European Team Champion 2017
Type of Cue Used: Britannia
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 7.8mm
Pool Ambition: Firstly, win an IPA Pro or Open event, then win the World Championships (Dream big)
Biggest Achievement: IPA Doubles World Champion with Gareth Hibbott in 2016, with me potting the winning black in a 9-8 blackball shootout win.
Sponsors: ITEC Power Services Ltd, Staly Vegas Sports Bar
Favourite Player: Clint I’Anson
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Long walks/hikes with the dog
Favourite Type of Music: Indie
Favourite Food: Fajitas
Favourite Sportperson(s): Marcus Rashford
Favourite Football Team: Manchester United
Who Inspires You: Andy Lucas and Gareth Hibbott.
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Brooklyn 99
Favourite Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks
Favourite Holiday Location: Dubai
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Blackball to be the only ruleset, so everyone is pulling in the same direction and gets pool onto mainstream TV with player profiles, walk-ons, ex pros in the studio etc
Professional
Ryan Clark
Name: Ryan Clark
Nickname:
Age: 28
Status: Under the thumb
Home Town: Hartlepool
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Door to door sales
Type of car you drive: Renault Clio
POOL:
Current Ranking: 32
Turned Pro: 2019
Years Playing Pool: 6-7
IPA/Major Titles – IPA Welsh Amateur champion
Type of Cue Used: GBL
Type of tip used: Century G3
Size of tip: 8.2mm
Pool Ambition: To practice more
Biggest Achievement: IPA Welsh Amateur event winner
Sponsors: Jarrow MOT Centre
Favourite Player: None
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Golf/football
Favourite Type of Music: Rap
Favourite Food: Indian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Roger Federer/Tiger Woods/Ronnie O’Sullivan
Favourite Football Team: Man Utd
Who Inspires You:
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Breaking Bad
Favourite Actor/Actress: Leonardo di Caprio
Favourite Holiday Location: Ibiza
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? One ruleset one tour
Professional
David Addinall
Name: David Addinall
Nickname: Manxman
Age: 38
Status: Professional
Home Town: Ballasalla Isle of Man
Nationality: Manx
Current Profession: Cashier For local Bookmaker
Type of car you drive: Don’t Drive
POOL:
Current Ranking: 14
Turned Pro: 2018
Years Playing Pool: 33
IPA/Major Titles – Best IPA Last 8 on 5 Occasions
Type of Cue Used: Mastercue
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.5mm
Pool Ambition: Just to see how far i can go in the game
Biggest Achievement: Titles Isle of Man Pool Champion x6 – Multi IPA Award Winner
Sponsors: Mac Builders Merchants – Mark Quirk – Bar logo – HQ Bar
Favourite Player: Paul Hunter
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Snooker & Cycling
Favourite Type of Music: Dance
Favourite Food: Roast Dinner
Favourite Sportperson(s): Paul Hunter
Favourite Football Team: Leeds Utd
Who Inspires You: Friends & Family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Big Bang theory & Happy Gilmore
Favourite Actor/Actress: Nicolas Cage
Favourite Holiday Location: UK not been abroad in years
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
Enjoy TV Matches so would nice to have less outer arena matches and more on the TV table maybe 2 Tables like BBC red button so viewers can watch more than 1 match and also better for player and IPA Sponsors
Professional
Rob Donkin
Name: Rob Donkin
Nickname: Donks
Age: 40
Status: Engaged
Home Town: Witham
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Heating Spare Manager
Type of car you drive: Ford Focus ST3
POOL:
Current Ranking: 18
Turned Pro: 2016
Years Playing Pool: 10 years
IPA/Major Titles: IPA European Open 2017. IPA Northern Ireland World Series Amateur champ. EBA European team champs with England. Golden 8 ball team champions 2 years running
Type of Cue Used: Mick Taylor Cue Doctor handmade
Type of tip used: Century G4
Size of tip: 8.5mm (worn down over the years)
Pool Ambition: To be Champion of the World ?
Biggest Achievement: Winning European Open title with IPA and all the team titles I’ve helped win
Sponsors: Privately funded
Favourite Player: Efren Reyes
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Watching Films, Socialising with friends, poker and bowls
Favourite Type of Music: Blur, Oasis, Coldplay, Bastille and Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack
Favourite Food: Fillet Steak, Burgers and Pizza. Slowly coming around to veggie alternatives
Favourite Sportperson(s): David Rocastle, Steve Davis (childhood heroes) and Eddie Hall – quote’ I will be the strongest Man in the world’
Favourite Football Team: Arsenal
Who Inspires You: My Fiancee and parents
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Inbetweeners, Deadpool and Good Will Hunting
Favourite Actor/Actress: Matt Damon / Charlize Theron
Favourite Holiday Location: Las Vegas and Blackpool
Professional
Paul Harkness
Name: Paul Harkness
Nickname: Diego
Age:49
Status:
Home Town: Dumfries
Nationality: Scottish
Current Profession: Builder
Type of car you drive: VW Tiguan
POOL:
Current Ranking:20
Turned Pro:2014
Years Playing Pool:15
IPA/Major Titles: None
Type of Cue Used: Craftsman
Type of tip used: Elkmaster pro
Size of tip:9.5mm
Pool Ambition: To win an IPA title
Biggest Achievement: Scotland A team World Champion .
Sponsors: None
Favourite Player: None
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Working
Favourite Type of Music:
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite Sportperson(s): Maradona
Favourite Football Team: Celtic
Who Inspires You: My father
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Taken
Favourite Actor/Actress:
Favourite Holiday Location: Back garden
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? nothing
Professional
Kevin Barton
Name: Kevin Barton
Nickname: The Surgeon
Age: 53
Status: Living with partner
Home Town: Leeds
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Accountant
Type of car you drive: Peugeot 2008 Fully electric
POOL:
Current Ranking: 22
Turned Pro: 2006
Years Playing Pool:
IPA/Major Titles: 0
Type of Cue Used: Burroughs & Watts
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 7mm
Pool Ambition: To be best i can
Biggest Achievement: Still being able to hold a cue after years of not practicing
Sponsors: N/A
Favourite Player: There’s so many
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Running, Golf
Favourite Type of Music: Muse, Embrace, Blossoms, The Jam
Favourite Food: Calzone
Favourite Sportperson(s): Tiger, Rafa
Favourite Football Team: Leeds United
Who Inspires You: Initially back in the day Steve Davis with his commitment to hard work
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: 24, most things on Netflix
Favourite Actor/Actress: Leonardo Di Caprio
Favourite Holiday Location: Canada for the skiing
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Players and Administrators pulling in the same direction
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Craig Brown
Name:Craig Brown
Nickname: Gaffer
Age: 36
Status: single
Home Town: Billingham
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Amazon fulfilment associate
Type of car you drive: Vauxhall
POOL:
Current Ranking: 21
Turned Pro: 2018
Years Playing Pool: properly 5 years
IPA/Major Titles 0
Type of Cue Used: MAXIMUS
Type of tip used: ADR super soft
Size of tip: 8.4mm
Pool Ambition: keep improving
Biggest Achievement: IPA semi final
Sponsors: n/a
Favourite Player: Marc Boyle
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: football, trading, keeping fit
Favourite Type of Music: 80s
Favourite Food: Spag Bol
Favourite Sportperson(s): Ronnie O Sullivan, Anthony Joshua, Ronaldo, Tiger Woods
Favourite Football Team: Middlesbrough
Who Inspires You: Tiger Woods
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Breaking bad
Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzel Washington
Favourite Holiday Location: New York
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? THE MONEY
Professional
Andrew McKie
Name: Andrew Mckie
Nickname: Bez
Age: 46
Status: Its complicated
Home Town: Macclesfield
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Class 1 HGV driver.
Type of car you drive: BMW 3 series
POOL:
Current Ranking: 32
Turned Pro: 2017
Years Playing Pool: 43
IPA/Major Titles : none
Type of Cue Used: John Parris ambassador
Type of tip used: Elk master pro
Size of tip: 7mm
Pool Ambition: To create a shock here and there.
Biggest Achievement: 4 decades of pool.
Sponsors: Brookside welding supplies, Elior catering.
Favourite Player: Chris Melling English 8 ball, Earl strikland 9 ball.
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Driving, Films, Cars.
Favourite Type of Music: All music.
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Jimmy white, Ronaldhino, GGG.
Favourite Football Team: Manchester United.
Who Inspires You: My children Sienna and James.
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: The Mighty Boosh, Shawshank redemption, Godfather.
Favourite Actor/Actress: Brad Pitt, Johnny depp, Leo Du Caprio… Margot Robbie ?
Favourite Holiday Location: Italian or Greek coast.
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Less Politics
Professional
Nathan Bridges
Name: Nathan Bridges
Nickname:
Age: 47
Status: Married
Home Town: Accrington
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Teacher of Maths
Type of car you drive: BMW 530d
POOL:
Current Ranking: 30
Turned Pro: 2007(ish)
Years Playing Pool: 31
IPA/Major Titles: None
Type of Cue Used: North West Cues
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.7mm
Pool Ambition: To surprise a few occasionally
Biggest Achievement:
Sponsors: None
Favourite Player:
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Cycling, Snooker, Badminton
Favourite Type of Music: 80’s Pop and Rock
Favourite Food: Pizza or Indian
Favourite Sportsperson: Chris Froome
Favourite Football Team: Hate football
Who Inspires You: Friends and Family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: The Stand
Favourite Actor/Actress:
Favourite Holiday Location: Turkey
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
Get rid of the silly and petty rules (like it being a foul when you don’t ask the referee for the cue ball).
I’m sure they would appear silly to anyone watching, who perhaps didn’t know the rules.
They are not a good advertisement for our game
Professional
Steve Thompson
Name: Steve Thompson
Nickname: Snakey
Age: 40
Status: In a relationship
Home Town: Sunderland
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Online Retailer
Type of car you drive: Honda Civic
POOL:
Current Ranking: 24
Turned Pro: 2018
Years Playing Pool: 32
IPA/Major Titles: 2017 Nations Cup Champion
Type of Cue Used: Mastercue
Type of tip used: Century
Size of tip: 8.25mm
Pool Ambition: Win an IPA event (best is runner-up)
Biggest Achievement: Winning the Nations Cup Singles event in Malta
Sponsors: None
Favourite Player: Chris Melling
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Snooker, Poker, Travelling Overseas
Favourite Type of Music: 80’s
Favourite Food: Mixed Kebab
Favourite Sportperson(s): Federer
Favourite Football Team: Sunderland
Who Inspires You:
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Die Hard
Favourite Actor/Actress:
Favourite Holiday Location: Caribbean
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Standardisation
Professional
Myles Deleuse
PERSONAL:
Name: Myles Deleuse
Nickname: Mad Dog
Age: 47
Status: Engaged
Home Town: Tattershall
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Maintenance Supervisor
Type of car you drive: Vivaro Sportive Van
POOL:
Current Ranking: 23
Turned Pro: 2016
Years Playing Pool: 30+ years
IPA/Major Titles: None as yet
Type of Cue Used: Coutts Cues
Size of tip: 10mm
Pool Ambition: To win an IPA event
Sponsors: Willow Holt Caravan Park
Favourite Player: Gareth Hibbott
OTHER THINGS:
Favourite Type of Music: David Guetta
Favourite Food: Sunday Roast
Favourite Sportsperson(s): Ronnie O’Sullivan
Favourite Football Team: Notts Forest
Who inspires you: My wife to be.
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Line of Duty – seen them all.
Favourite Actor/Actress: James Spader/Nicole Kidman
Favourite Holiday Location: Anglesey, North Wales.
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
More prize money
Professional
JJ Faul
Name: JJ Faul
Nickname: Pretoria Potter
Age: 44
Status:
Home Town: Ormskirk
Nationality: South African
Current Profession: Club Owner
Type of car you drive: Land Rover
POOL:
Current Ranking: 34
Turned Pro: 2003-2007. 2018 onwards Years playing Pool: 30 years
IPA/Major Titles: 5 IPA Amateur titles
Type of Cue Used: Burwat Champion
Type of tip used: Century G2
Size of tip: 9mm
Pool Ambition:
Biggest Achievement: 2003 SA champion
Sponsors: Savanna pool & Snooker
Favourite Player: Aaron Davies
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Fishing.
Favourite Type of Music: Rock
Favourite Food: Steak cooked on a Braai
Favourite Sportperson(s): SA rugby players
Favourite Football Team: none
Who Inspires You: My family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Homeland/ action Movies.
Favourite Actor/Actress: To many to list.
Favourite Holiday Location: South Africa/ Caribbean.
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Make everyone play blackball rules
Professional
Marc Pickworth
PERSONAL:
Name: Marc Pickworth
Nickname: Tiny Assassin
Age: 46
Status: Cohabiting with Lucy
Home Town: Skegness
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Resident Expert
Type of car you drive: Nissan Note
POOL:
Current Ranking: 33
Turned Pro: 2014
Years Playing Pool: 22 years
IPA/Major Titles: Runner Up of the 2014 IPA last man standing
Type of Cue Used: Maple Barracuda
Type of tip used: Elk Master
Size of tip: 9.5mm
Pool Ambition: To win an IPA ranking event
Biggest Achievement: Won the 2015 IPA most improved player, qualified for the England team in 2004, been ranked 13th in the IPA rankings
Sponsors: Fibreactive UK
Favourite Player: Marc Farnsworth, Mark Boyle – there pattern plays are superb.
Brett Linaker – a major part of my development of my pool journey
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Golf, most sports
Favourite Type of Music: Dance
Favourite Food: Italian, and love a English Breakfast
Favourite Sportperson(s): Roy Keane, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, Alex Ferguson
Favourite Football Team: Manchester United
Who Inspires You: My Mum who unfortunately we lost in August 2019
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Navy Seals, like the talent and reality shows, Blacklist, Takens
Favourite Actor/Actress: Danny Dyer, Julia Roberts
Favourite Holiday Location: Cyprus, anywhere hot
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? For the recognised pool bodies to work together and have a plan to grow the sport in the same direction
Amateur
Jamie Clarke
Name: Jamie Clarke
Nickname: The Shark
Age: 40
Status: In A Relationship
Home Town: Huthwaite, Nottingham
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Cafe Owner
Type of car you drive: Ford Focus
POOL:
Current Ranking: 25
Turned Pro: 2016
Years Playing Pool: 26
IPA/Major Titles None
Type of Cue Used: Maximus Ultimate
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.6mm
Pool Ambition: Short Term Top 16 Long Term World Champion & World Number 1
Biggest Achievement: Winning National titles with Notts
Sponsors: Green Baize, Towers Pool & Snooker
Favourite Player: My son, Lucas
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Football, Cinema, Family time
Favourite Type of Music: Dance
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Marcelo Bielsa
Favourite Football Team: Leeds United
Who Inspires You: My Children everyday
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: TV show – Vikings, Movie – Lucky Number Slevin/Any Marvel film
Favourite Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks
Favourite Holiday Location: Santorini
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Better sponsorship & better TV coverage, it deserves better than it gets at the moment.
Professional
Jason Hill
Name: Jason Hill
Nickname: Lancashire Lip
Age: 46
Status: Single
Home Town: Preston
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Accountant
Type of car you drive: Vauxhall Astra
POOL:
Current Ranking: 35
Turned Pro: 2016 (1st time)
Years Playing Pool: Too many
IPA/Major Titles: 0
Type of Cue Used: Think its a Tyrone Cue, but says ‘Sean Swimby’ on it
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.3mm
Pool Ambition: To be best i can
Biggest Achievement: IPA World Championship Seniors semi final 2019, European Professional SF 2009, Golden Cue 1997, Scottish Open 2000
Sponsors: Lantei Ltd (Electrical Compliance) and A and M Solicitors Ltd
Favourite Player: Me
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Most sports, gym
Favourite Type of Music: 80’s and 90’s
Favourite Food: Lloyds Groseman Tomato & Chilli.Pasta
Favourite Sportperson(s): Cristiano Ronaldo, Naomi Osaka
Favourite Football Team: Preston North End
Who Inspires You: Anyone who puts 100% effort in
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Suits/Only Fools and Horses
Favourite Actor/Actress: Halle Berry
Favourite Holiday Location: South Africa but wanting to go to Kenya
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Different rule sets and ‘pool politics.
Professional
Tom Barley
Name: Tom Barley
Nickname: Banger
Age: 27
Status: In a relationship
Home Town: Scunthorpe
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Courier
Type of car you drive: Fiat
POOL:
Current Ranking: 43
Turned Pro: 2020
Years Playing Pool: 12
IPA/Major Titles: None…yet
Type of Cue Used: Custom Dave Coutts
Type of tip used: Century
Size of tip: 8.5
Pool Ambition: Win IPA events
Biggest Achievement: IPA World masters semi finalist/ TV appearances
Sponsors: Showmans and Harriet Engineering
Favourite Player: Martin Hazel
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Football, Cricket
Favourite Type of Music: Anything
Favourite Food: Carbonara
Favourite Sportperson(s):Ben Stokes
Favourite Football Team: Scunthorpe
Who Inspires You: Judd Trump
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: The Chase
Favourite Actor/Actress: Liam Neeson
Favourite Holiday Location: Bulgaria
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Sticking with one rule set
Professional
Alex O’Donoghue
Name: Alex O’Donoghue
Nickname: Don
Age: 35
Status: Single
Home Town: Swindon
Nationality: English
Current Profession: NDT technician
Type of car you drive: Honda Jazz
POOL:
Current Ranking: 45
Turned Pro: 2015&2019
Years Playing Pool: 21
IPA/Major Titles 2014 IPA European Amateur, National Singles 2019
Type of Cue Used: £5 Stick from China
Type of tip used: Elkmaster
Size of tip:8mm
Pool Ambition: To be World Champion ?
Biggest Achievement: 2019 NPP grand final champion
Sponsors: 147 sports
Favourite Player: Jordan Shepherd
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Carp fishing , running
Favourite Type of Music: R&B
Favourite Food: Curry/Chinese
Favourite Sportperson(s): Tiger Woods/James Anderson
Favourite Football Team: Liverpool
Who Inspires You: My Kids
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Prison Break / Bad boys
Favourite Actor/Actress: Tom Hardy
Favourite Holiday Location: Jamaica
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? Everyone to play under 1 set of rules
Professional
Richard Swaffield
Name: Richard Swaffield
Nickname: Swaffy
Age: 48
Status: Living with girlfriend
Home Town: Salisbury
Nationality: British
Current Profession: Company director – Owner of a used car dealership / MOT service centre
Type of car you drive: BMW 420
POOL:
Current Ranking: 50
Turned Pro: 2020
Years Playing Pool: 25
IPA/Major Titles: World Seniors runner up 2019
Type of Cue Used: Custom John Parris/Peradon
Type of tip used: Blue diamond plus
Size of tip: 8mm
Pool Ambition: To win an IPA event
Biggest Achievement: Qualifying as a professional
Sponsors: Cavanfields.co.uk & Colortec (Andover)
Favourite Player: Myles Deleuse
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Skydiving (500 jumps)
Favourite Type of Music: Anything
Favourite Food: Indian
Favourite Sportperson(s): Judd Trump
Favourite Football Team: England
Who Inspires You: My Dad
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Documentaries
Favourite Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks
Favourite Holiday Location: Florida
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? To have just one rule set
Professional
Curtis Lee
Name: Curtis Lee
Age:30
Status: Engaged
Home Town: Blackwood
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: Coachbuilder
Type of car you drive: Focus ST
POOL:
Years Playing Pool: Since Teenager
Type of Cue Used: Woods cue
Type of tip used: Pressed elk
Size of tip: 8.4
Pool Ambition: To win major Titles
Biggest Achievement: UK IPA Amateur finalist, Welsh tour winner, European team champion.
Favourite Player: Simon ward
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Weightlifting,
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite Sportperson(s):Tyson Fury, Eddie Hall
Favourite TV:UFC, Boxing, WSM
Favourite Actor/Actress: The Rock
Favourite Holiday Location: Turkey
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be? We all play the same rule set
Professional
Jason Rimington
PERSONAL:
Name: Jason Rimington
Nickname: Razor
Age: 44
Status: Married
Home Town: Brimington, Chesterfield
Nationality: English
Current Profession: Team Leader for Vertiv Refurbishing Train Batteries
Type of car you Drive: Audi A5 2.0 Black Edition
POOL:
Current Ranking: 41
Turned Pro: 2012
Years Playing Pool: 37years
IPA/Major Titles: 2014 IPA European Champion
Type of Cue Used: 2008 bespoke John Parris Ultimate Cue
Type of tip used: Century Tip G3
Size of tip: 9.25mm
Pool Ambition: To be World Champion – like everyone else lol ;-)
Biggest Achievement: 2014 IPA European Champion, 2015 European Champion with England Men’s A Team, IPA Award for best new Professional 2012
Sponsors: Lennon’s Pool & Snooker
OTHER THINGS:
Favourite Type of Music: Enjoy all types of music
Favourite Food: Homemade meat & potato pie
Favourite Sportsperson(s): Anthony Joshua, Roger Federer, Ronnie O’Sullivan
Favourite Football Team: None
Who Inspires You: My family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders, Superman, Dumb &Dumber, Naked Gun
Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Smith, Jim Carrey, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson
Favourite Holiday Location: Cyprus
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
I wish it was more like Snooker/darts, as in better established with the sponsors with so many tournaments that you can focus on the pool as a full time profession that pays the bills.
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Matt Davies
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Michael Tomlinson
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Carl Clark
Name: Carl Clark
Nickname: Doubleit
Age: 47
Status: Married
Home Town: Machynlleth
Nationality: Welsh
Current Profession: S/Employed
Type of car you drive: Volvo SC60
POOL:
Current Ranking: New Pro
Turned Pro: 2022
Years Playing Pool: 30 years
IPA/Major Titles
2014 Mens B Nations Cup winner
2015 North Wales Mens Tour Winner
2015 Mens B Nations Cup Winner
2016 Senior B team European S/Finalists
2017 Senior A European Semi/Finalits
2018 Multiple Welsh Senior Tour Winner & Tour No1
2018 BI World Senior Champion
2019 Senior A Nations Cup Team S/Finalists
2 x IPA Amateur Qtr Finalists
2022 Short Cue Challenge Champion
Type of Cue Used: Dragon Cue
Type of tip used: Century G1
Size of tip: 8mm
Pool Ambition: To become a top 16 player
Biggest Achievement: World Senior Champion
Sponsors: N/A yet, want to prove to myself I can be a pro first
Favourite Player: Craig Marsh
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Gardening
Favourite Type of Music: Rock/Pop
Favourite Food: Not fussy
Favourite Sportperson(s): Ronnie O’Sullivan
Favourite Football Team: Man Utd
Who Inspires You: My Family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: GOT/Stranger Things/DC
Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzel / Charlize Theron
Favourite Holiday Location: Malta
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
Poolatics, too much greed in the game
Professional
Robert Stephen
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Andy Croasdale
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Daniel Wylie
Name: Daniel Wylie
Nickname: The Big Show
Age:36
Status: Single
Home Town: Dumfries
Nationality: Scottish
Current Profession: HGV Driver
Type of car you drive: Ford FocusPOOL:Current Ranking: 48
Turned Pro:2022
Years Playing Pool: 11
IPA/Major Titles: 0
Type of Cue Used: Jason Owen
Type of tip used: ADR147
Size of tip: 9mm
Pool Ambition: To be World Champion
Biggest Achievement: European and Nations Cup Champions with Scotland 2017
Sponsors:Bob StirlingGH Gardening & LandscapingLee Brown RoofingSolway Car KeysCM Engineering LtdStuart BioCass
Favourite Player: Scott GillespieOTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: Football
Favourite Type of Music: Country
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Sportperson(s): Stephen Hendry
Favourite Football Team: Queen of the South
Who Inspires You: Family
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: Rab C Nesbitt
Favourite Actor/Actress: Daniel Craig
Favourite Holiday Location: LanzaroteIf you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
No alcohol in venues at major events
Professional
Chris Bowron
Professional
Scott Anderson
Name: Scott Anderson
Nickname: The Pigeon
Age: 30
Status: Single
Home Town: Leicester
Nationality: Scottish
Current Profession: Runs Pubs (Midland Railway)
Type of car you drive: Dont Drive
POOL:
Current Ranking: NEW
Turned Pro: 2022
Years Playing Pool: 16 Years old I started county level so probably 13/14 Years Old
IPA/Major Titles: No, Just Amateurs Runners up
Type of Cue Used: Stamford Cue Makers
Type of tip used: Blue diamond or Elkmaster
Size of tip: 8.2mm
Pool Ambition: i just want to compete with the Big Boys and see how far i go really. I’m looking forward to the next few years playing a lot of the big names on the IPA. its the main reason for me coming on this tour.
Biggest Achievement: Everyone would say me winning 6/6 to make the England under 21’s setup but for me it was the last 12 Months making an Amateur IPA Final & becoming Pro for me is the Biggest Achievement
Sponsors:
Sonichem Pharmacy
Anderson Family Pub Co
D.M.Soni Jewellers
Civic Community Center
Favourite Player: Chris Melling just the way he plays the game never had the chance to play him as we speak.
OTHER THINGS:
Other Hobbies: darts 9ball football 5 aside those days are over for the big pitches haha
Favourite Type of Music: R&B etc
Favourite Food: Currys & Pizza
Favourite Sportsperson(s): Ivan Toney,
Favourite Football Team: Peterborough United (Up the Posh)
Who Inspires You: My Family for what a few of them have been through in the last few years. Some just never seem to give in and bounce back a lot stronger
Favourite TV/Show/Movie: So Many….. Big bang Theory, Never Back Down etc
Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Smith & Margot Robbie to many to say tbh
Favourite Holiday Location: Barcelona was Epic But New Orleans I didn’t expect the place to buzz like that party just don’t stop there.
If you could change one thing about pool what would it be?
I really don’t know anymore….
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Liam Roberts
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John Heredge
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David Casey
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Matty Rowland
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Adam Griffiths
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Evan Parry Williams
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Lyns Davies