by Raziel » 07 Feb 2021 Read
Just a few players I remember from the past. Anyone know what they are doing now?
Bob Harris
Joe O'Boye
David Gray
Kevin Ashby
David Roe
Steve James
Just for information, the last time I saw David Gray was many years ago when he puked up and fell off his stool in a basement night club in Plylmouth. I think he had alcohol problems. I hope he is OK now.
Thanks to anyone who replies.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 07 Feb 2021 Read
Wasn't David Roe found unconscious in a Thailand gutter in just his pants?
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by Reg Varney » 07 Feb 2021 Read
David Roe lives in Hong Kong now, think he coaches out there.
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by KrazeeEyezKilla » 07 Feb 2021 Read
Badsnookerplayer wrote:Wasn't David Roe found unconscious in a Thailand gutter in just his pants?
David Gray
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by Badsnookerplayer » 07 Feb 2021 Read
KrazeeEyezKilla wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:Wasn't David Roe found unconscious in a Thailand gutter in just his pants?
David Gray
Gray yes
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by SnookerEd25 » 07 Feb 2021 Read
David Roe did coach the Iranian team a decade or so ago, and made quite a commitment to them...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/ ... -roe-coachI bow to Reg Varney's more recent knowledge of him now doing similar in Hong Kong, but do wonder if he can claim any credit for the emergence of Hossein Vafaei and / or Soheil Vahedi from his Iranian job...
Last I heard, a few years ago, David Gray was training to become a croupier (reported in the Mitcham & Morden Guardian - David is from the latter), and last competed in Q-school in 2013
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by Dragonfly » 07 Feb 2021 Read
I think Steve James was a bit too keen on the booze as well.
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by SnookerEd25 » 07 Feb 2021 Read
Dragonfly wrote:I think Steve James was a bit too keen on the booze as well.
Yes, I think you're right, which led to serious implications because he was diabetic also; had to miss some tournaments due to kidney problems.
He last played pro' in 2006, but there is footage on YouTube of an exhibition he did in 2013 with Tony Knowles and Jason Weston and he looks alright here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvX75CZI7D8Certainly somewhat slimmer than in his playing days, so hopefully he overcame any issues and is enjoying a healthy retirement.
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by Alex0paul » 07 Feb 2021 Read
Which nightclub in Plymouth?
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by Dan-cat » 07 Feb 2021 Read
'Whispering' Bob Harris is a well respected radio DJ and presented the Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70s.
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by Raziel » 08 Feb 2021 Read
Alex0paul wrote:Which nightclub in Plymouth?
I can't remember the name of it. We went there some years ago after the British Open snooker tournament was held at the Plymouth Pavillions. All I remember is that it was in some sort of basement.
Most of the snooker players were in there. The ones I definitely remember being there were David Gray, Willie Thorne, Alan McManus and Joe Perry. Ronnie O'Sullivan played in the tournament, but I did not see him in the night club.
That's about all I remember.
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by Bones228 » 21 Jun 2023 Read
Kevin Ashby quit snooker years ago, he ended up working in a local plastics factory. However in 2019 he was being investigated for sexually assaulting a 5 Yr old. He was found guilty in Nov 2001 for the crime including possession and distribution of pedophile material. Sentenced to near 5 yrs.
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by Dan-cat » 22 Jun 2023 Read
Bones228 wrote:Kevin Ashby quit snooker years ago, he ended up working in a local plastics factory. However in 2019 he was being investigated for sexually assaulting a 5 Yr old. He was found guilty in Nov 2001 for the crime including possession and distribution of pedophile material. Sentenced to near 5 yrs.
Wow, this is a strong first post!
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by Bones228 » 22 Jun 2023 Read
Sorry if it comes as a shock. Google kevin Ashby grimsby and youll come across media links.
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