Shaun Murphy

1984 POOL PRESENTATION EVENING

51 retro pictures of snooker, pool and billiards teams

Kyren Wilson is looking forward to playing in his second world championships final

Wilson ready to 'soak it all in' as he takes on Jones in the World Snooker final

Kyren Wilson was left to rue a missed opportunity as he lost 6-5 to Judd Trump in the Masters at Alexandra Palace (Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Frustration for Kyren Wilson as he loses first round thriller at Masters

It's been a decent season on the table for Kyren Wilson but a tough time off it for him and his young family in recent months. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

A sense of perspective for Kettering’s Kyren as he gears up for the Crucible

Kettering's Kyren Wilson was beaten 10-7 by Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, in the final of the Duelbits Tour Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Kyren fires a World Championship warning after missing out on title glory

Kettering's Kyren Wilson was beaten 10-7 by Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, in the final of the Duelbits Tour Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Kyren fires a World Championship warning after missing out on title glory

Kyren Wilson is through to the semi-finals of the Players Championship

Wilson storms through to set up a semi-final showdown with Murphy

Kettering's Kyren Wilson had his Masters hopes ended by Stuart Bingham in London last night. Picture courtesy of World Snooker

Fightback isn’t enough as Kyren’s Masters hopes end in the first round

Kettering's Kyren Wilson shows off the trophy after he won the BetVictor European Masters in Germany at the weekend. Pictures courtesy of World Snooker Tour

Champion Kyren so pleased to ‘get the job done’

There won't be scenes like this at the Crucible this year as Kettering's Kyren Wilson looks forward to playing in front of a packed house at the Betfred World Championship

Kyren can't wait for the roar of the Crucible crowd

Kyren Wilson in action during the World Championships at the Crucible

Semi-final loss left Kyren 'massively disappointed'

Kettering's Kyren Wilson congratulates former Irthlingborough man Shaun Murphy after the latter fought back to win 17-12 in their World Championship semi-final clash at the Crucible. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

Kettering's Kyren vows to come back stronger after defeat to Murphy

Kyren Wilson in action during yesterday's session of his World semi-final against Shaun Murphy. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

Kettering's Kyren still in control ahead of a pivotal day

Kettering's Kyren Wilson holds a 6-2 lead over Shaun Murphy, who grew up in Irthlingborough, going into the second session of their World Championship semi-final this afternoon. Picture courtesy of Getty Images

It's advantage Kyren in the World semi-final

Kettering's Kyren Wilson saw off Neil Robertson to reach the last four of the World Snooker Championship. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour

A county connection as Wilson and Murphy clash in world semi-final

Jamie O'Neill is through to the last 16 of the German Masters

Wellingborough's O'Neill edges Murphy to move into the last 16

It was a notable victory for Wellingborough's Jamie O'Neill

Jon Dunham

Jamie O'Neill

A 'missed opportunity' for Wellingborough's O'Neill

Kyren Wilson will play Jamie Jones in the last eight of the Scottish Open today

Kyren misses out on another maximum but he's still in the frame at the Scottish ...

It's been a good couple of weeks for Kyren Wilson. Picture courtesy of World Snooker Tour (WST)

Kyren is feeling good at a vital time of the year

Kyren Wilson in action during the Welsh Open final. Pictures courtesy of World Snooker Tour (WST)

Wilson: Outstanding Murphy was hard to stop

Kyren Wilson was well beaten by Shaun Murphy in the Welsh Open final

Kettering's Kyren offers an apology after his heavy final defeat

Kettering's Kyren Wilson defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to seal a spot in Sunday's Welsh Open final

Kettering's Kyren books himself a final spot

Kyren Wilson shakes hands with Matthew Stevens after the Kettering man cruised to a 10-3 victory in the first round of the World Championship. Picture by Tai Chengzhe/World Snooker

Kyren ready for the next tough test at the Crucible

Harvey Chandler shows off his trophy after he won the EBSA European Championship to secure a place on the World Snooker Tour. Picture courtesy of EBSA

A dream come true for snooker star Harvey as he joins professional ranks

Kyren Wilson will play in the semi-finals of the Dafabet Masters tomorrow

Kyren has the belief as he edges closer to Masters glory

Kyren Wilson

Worlds go on for Kyren after victory in '˜crazy, crazy match'

Shaun Murphy

Baby's arrival will soften the blow of Worlds exit for Murphy

World number three Shaun Murphy admitted knowing the birth of his first-born is four months away was a suitable tonic for the pain of his World Snooker Championship first-round defeat to Anthony McGill.

By The Newsroom

Spencer Weir-Daley (second from right) celebrates with his Kettering Town team-mates after scoring his second goal in two games on Tuesday. Pictures by Peter Short

Familiar faces make Weir-Daley's move from Steel Park to Latimer Park easier