by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Apparently Alex Higgins has passed away today.
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by JohnFromLondonTown » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Just head.

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by Roland » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Very sad news.
RIP a true legend.
Wow, I'm in shock.
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by Wildey » 24 Jul 2010 Read
it was expected he lived the life he wanted but today my childhood memories of this great game passed away with him.
he is the guy that started my love for snooker you could blame him for me being here,
it was as i say expected but jesus christ i feel numb at the moment.
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by Roland » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Let's not beat about the bush here, he was the most exciting snooker player to watch of all time. And easily so.
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
On a purely selfish note, I am expecting a thorough BBC documentary on the great man PDQ.
Today I re-watched the 85 final programme (complete with John McBride guest appearance, boy he speaks quick).
RIP the Hurricane.

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by Eirebilly » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Sad news, i am totally gutted. He will always be a legend to me. Thanks for the memories Alex. RIP Hurricane
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by Tubberlad » 24 Jul 2010 Read
I have to admit I shed a tear, something I thought I was too proud to do. This man is a hero of mine, Rest in peace to the greatest Irish snooker player of all time. On another note: will any of the Irish lads be going to pay their respects? I might just do that, other end of the country or not.
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by Bourne » 24 Jul 2010 Read
RIP Alex, you left many great memories

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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Sean Boru is talking about him on SSN at the moment
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
thetubberlad wrote:I have to admit I shed a tear, something I thought I was too proud to do. This man is a hero of mine, Rest in peace to the greatest Irish snooker player of all time. On another note: will any of the Irish lads be going to pay their respects? I might just do that, other end of the country or not.
Tubs
I think he was a one-off, and snooker owes him big time. Very sad news....... but I think it was expected for some time, seeing the recent photos has been sickening.
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Alex0paul WC wrote:Sean Boru is talking about him on SSN at the moment
I'm watching arrows - what is he saying.......

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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Steve Davis is on now too
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by Bourne » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Steve Davis now
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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
StalinESQ wrote:Alex0paul WC wrote:Sean Boru is talking about him on SSN at the moment
I'm watching arrows - what is he saying.......

That it was a shock but most people close to him didn't expect him to make the end of the year. Steve is talking about his competitive instinct and how he drew crowds.
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by Roland » 24 Jul 2010 Read
If you all want to leave your tributes in this topic I will collate them into a blog entry in memorium in a few days time.
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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Davis getting his stats wrong
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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Dennis Taylor on BBC News talking about him
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Alex0paul WC wrote:Dennis Taylor on BBC News talking about him
oh dear......................... that could be awkward

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by JohnFromLondonTown » 24 Jul 2010 Read
thetubberlad wrote:I have to admit I shed a tear, something I thought I was too proud to do. This man is a hero of mine, Rest in peace to the greatest Irish snooker player of all time. On another note: will any of the Irish lads be going to pay their respects? I might just do that, other end of the country or not.
Just come off the phone to a Snooker face, looking at getting up there for the funeral. So I'll probably be heading up.
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by JohnFromLondonTown » 24 Jul 2010 Read
StalinESQ wrote:On a purely selfish note, I am expecting a thorough BBC documentary on the great man PDQ.
Today I re-watched the 85 final programme (complete with John McBride guest appearance, boy he speaks quick).
RIP the Hurricane.

Send me the link to that please Stalin.
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
showing him snake hissed out his face at the crucible with the vodka and orange........................
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by Smart » 24 Jul 2010 Read
JohnFromLondonTown wrote:StalinESQ wrote:On a purely selfish note, I am expecting a thorough BBC documentary on the great man PDQ.
Today I re-watched the 85 final programme (complete with John McBride guest appearance, boy he speaks quick).
RIP the Hurricane.

Send me the link to that please Stalin.
I SKY+ it (the 85 final programme). I expect a Higgins documentary very shortly.

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by JohnFromLondonTown » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Sonny wrote:If you all want to leave your tributes in this topic I will collate them into a blog entry in memorium in a few days time.
http://prosnookerblog.com/2010/01/01/jo ... -part-one/Would you mind putting this link in there Sonny as it includes the story of when I last met him in December down in the 6 Reds WC in Kilarney.
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by Lucky » 24 Jul 2010 Read
Very sad. Another genius programmed for self destruction.
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by JohnFromLondonTown » 24 Jul 2010 Read
StalinESQ wrote:JohnFromLondonTown wrote:StalinESQ wrote:On a purely selfish note, I am expecting a thorough BBC documentary on the great man PDQ.
Today I re-watched the 85 final programme (complete with John McBride guest appearance, boy he speaks quick).
RIP the Hurricane.

Send me the link to that please Stalin.
I SKY+ it (the 85 final programme). I expect a Higgins documentary very shortly.

OK Cool, not to worry. Thanks anyway. I feel rather sombre to be honest.
The funeral will be fuckin' massive.

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by Alex0paul » 24 Jul 2010 Read
He will be giving Hunter a good few battles now.
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