Snooker Club | WST’s Official Podcast

Shanghai Supernova, Doherty, O'Connor & Is Kyren Wilson Now the World No.1? | S3E2

Snooker Club | WST’s Official Podcast

Show Notes

Is Kyren Wilson now snooker’s top dog after his Shanghai Masters victory? Mark Watson, Stephen Hendry and Steven Hallworth break it down in episode of two of Snooker Club. They also look ahead to the £500,000 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters. Ken Doherty joins the show ahead his opening round showdown with Jimmy White, 31 years on from their Crucible classic, and Joe O’Connor talks targets for the campaign before taking on the quiz. Plus, Fantasy Five deadline news, one listener finds a baby-faced Hendry picture going for £15, and 1-4-Heaven & Hell tackles the best and worst things about getting old! Email: [email protected]

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