by Monique » 04 Feb 2011 Read
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John Higgins has pulled out of the German Masters in Berlin for personal reasons.
Having received news of a deterioration in his father John's health today, Higgins immediately decided to withdraw from the tournament. This decision came after his 5-3 defeat of Robert Milkins in his first-round match earlier today, and he is now travelling back to Scotland.
"I'm very sorry to withdraw from the event as it has a real buzz about it, but I hope the German fans will understand my decision as family comes first," said the World No 1.
Marco Fu was due to play Higgins in the last 16 so now receives a bye to the quarter-finals.
My thoughts are with John and his family.
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by Casey » 04 Feb 2011 Read
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by Wildey » 04 Feb 2011 Read
very sad
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last time john withdrew it was to be best man at his brothers wedding and remember he and his father getting in to a car big smiles on their faces and they were away.
that was happy times this is anything but
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by Casey » 04 Feb 2011 Read
His Father’s health must have gotten seriously worse in the last few days.
Terrible times for the Higgins family.
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by Wildey » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Casey wrote:His Father’s health must have gotten seriously worse in the last few days.
Terrible times for the Higgins family.
must have.
cant imagine him being in berlin if he was bad when he started off.
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by SnookerFan » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Family has to come first, John. Sad news.
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by Casey » 04 Feb 2011 Read
John didn’t get home in time.
Sad, sad news for the family. My condolences.
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by Bourne » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Just read this news, very sad indeed. Everyone understands him pulling out of the tournament now, somethings are far, far more important than sport. My condolences to the Higgins family.
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by Monique » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Very sad news. John's father was his biggest supporter and a well known, and well liked, figure at the venus before his illness.
Condolences to John and his family.
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by gallantrabbit » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Hope John doesn't beat himself up about not getting back in time. In the latter stages of terminal illness the 'victim' is rarely conscious anyway.
Hope John senior was able to see that his son was safely back in the game.
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by jojo » 04 Feb 2011 Read
ive only just seen this thread reading john senior has died very sad news indeed
i wish higgins and his family all the strength in the world yes he shouldnt beat himself up over not being able to make it back in time not his fault at all
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by sundaygirl » 04 Feb 2011 Read
Not unexpected news but still so very very sad
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by PLtheRef » 04 Feb 2011 Read
When John junior withdrew this morning, I suspected it would be something to do with John senior. - Even though John's death wasn't unexpected it doesnt make it any more sad or heartbreaking for John jnr who has always been especially close to his dad. I know all of our thoughts will be with John, Josie and the family.
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by Tubberlad » 05 Feb 2011 Read
So sorry to hear this
Rest in Peace
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by Tubberlad » 05 Feb 2011 Read
While I agree that Higgins has shown Ronnie up Frame, there's no need for a comment like that at all. I'm not standing up for Ronnie, far from it, I just don't think that Higgins Snr's death should be used like that. Difficult time for them no doubt.
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by Wildey » 05 Feb 2011 Read
GUYS
John Higgins father died Today show some respect.
theres no need to even bring up Ronnie on this thread is there least of all to joke about him.
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by SnookerFan » 05 Feb 2011 Read
Wild wrote:GUYS
John Higgins father died Today show some respect.
theres no need to even bring up Ronnie on this thread is there least of all to joke about him.
Time and a place, guys.
RIP Mr. Higgins.
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by Monique » 05 Feb 2011 Read
All players here expressed sadness over the death of John's father and sympathy for John and his family, particularly the Scottish players of course who knew him personally. They all have fond memories of that gentle man and keen snooker fan.
He was a well known figure on the tour and he will be sadly missed. RIP
Maguire was clearly emotional when he was interviewed after his evening match, and Dott obviously affected also.
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by Rocket_ron » 05 Feb 2011 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Wild wrote:GUYS
John Higgins father died Today show some respect.
theres no need to even bring up Ronnie on this thread is there least of all to joke about him.
Time and a place, guys.
RIP Mr. Higgins.
yes there is a time and a place but frame has got a good point.
Im sad to hear about John Snr he was such a nice and respectfull man. rest in peace
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