While the frame wasn't a classic, the match absolutely was! John racing into an almost-unassailable lead, Steve roaring back at him, John finding an extra gear to move to 9-6 up, missing the simplest yellow off its spot for the frame and match, Steve suddenly revitalised and reeling off three frames in quick succession - if anyone says they don't like snooker, show them this match! Different stages of their careers - Steve at nearly 50, still the seeded player in the draw, John at 43 on a sharp decline, but one he would stave off for one more year, with his performances at this World Championship. With qualifying wins over James Leadbetter - only 10-7 - and David Gray, plus this ginger scalp, he'd rise four places in the rankings, from 43rd to 39th. Steve - again, aged 50 - would be the world number 11 for the 2007-08 season!
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While the frame wasn't a classic, the match absolutely was! John racing into an almost-unassailable lead, Steve roaring back at him, John finding an extra gear to move to 9-6 up, missing the simplest yellow off its spot for the frame and match, Steve suddenly revitalised and reeling off three frames in quick succession - if anyone says they don't like snooker, show them this match! Different stages of their careers - Steve at nearly 50, still the seeded player in the draw, John at 43 on a sharp decline, but one he would stave off for one more year, with his performances at this World Championship. With qualifying wins over James Leadbetter - only 10-7 - and David Gray, plus this ginger scalp, he'd rise four places in the rankings, from 43rd to 39th. Steve - again, aged 50 - would be the world number 11 for the 2007-08 season!
I only have this frame unfortunately. Full marks to you for remembering all that - very impressive.