https://maximumsnooker.com/John_Higgins.html?offset=30&output=RSS en Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:32:38 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/higginson_halts_higgins_in_ptc5.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/higginson_halts_higgins_in_ptc5.htm Andrew Higginson from Widnes, a former welsh open finalist has won his first ever professional title by beating current world champion John Higgins 4-1 in the Players Tour Championship Event 5 (PTC5) at the World Snooker Academy, Sheffield. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:23:17 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/exclusive_interview_john_higgins.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/exclusive_interview_john_higgins.htm A few days ago at the Pink Ribbon tournament at the South West Snooker Academy I got the chance to interview the four-times and current world champion, UK Champion and Welsh Open champion, the Wizard of Wishaw; John Higgins! He gives his opinions on Scottish snooker, the best way to improve your game and much more. Fri, 06 May 2011 22:39:24 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_awards_2011.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_awards_2011.htm World Snooker hosted it's inaugural awards ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel, London today in support of the killing cancer charity. Many awards were given out on the night but the big one; the World Snooker player of the year went to the UK, Welsh and World Champion; John Higgins! Mon, 02 May 2011 22:46:55 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_2011_john_higgins_tops_trump.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_2011_john_higgins_tops_trump.htm John Higgins came from 10-7 behind to beat Judd Trump 18-15 in the final of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship 2011 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. This is John's fourth world title and his third ranking title of the season. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/hearn_issues_betting_warning_to_players.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/hearn_issues_betting_warning_to_players.htm Barry Hearn has warned players that they risk life bans if caught gambling on this year's World Championships. Last year's event was marred by claims that former champion John Higgins had agreed to lose frames for cash. He was cleared but served a disrepute ban. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:16:33 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/welsh_open_2011_videos_and_photos.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/welsh_open_2011_videos_and_photos.htm Here is the collection of videos and photos from the Wyldecrest Parks Welsh Open 2011. Highlights include Stephen Hendry's magical 147, the players entering for the quarter finals and John Higgins winning his third Welsh Open title! Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:43:00 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/the_wizard_casts_a_spell_in_wales.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/the_wizard_casts_a_spell_in_wales.htm Wizard of Wishaw John Higgins has successfully defended his Welsh Open title at the Newport Centre, Newport. By beating Stephen Maguire 9-6 in a high class, all Scottish final. He dedicated the victory to his father. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:07:04 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/welsh_open_2011_semi-final_results.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/welsh_open_2011_semi-final_results.htm The results from tonights semi-final matches of the Wyldecrest Parks Welsh Open 2011. Defending champion John Higgins faced Ali Carter in a repeat of last year's final and Mark Selby was up against Stephen Maguire. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:11:55 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/maximum_snooker_awards_2010.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/maximum_snooker_awards_2010.htm It's the end of the year and the end of professional competition for a few weeks until the Masters in January, so it's time to give out some awards to some players that have achieved the most on the baize over the last 12 months. Who will win the coveted Maximum Snooker Player of the Year title? Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:37:14 +0000 https://maximumsnooker.com/uk_championship_final_higgins_returns_to_glory.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/uk_championship_final_higgins_returns_to_glory.htm It's the final day of action at the 12BET.com UK Championship in Telford and it has come down to the final match which went all the way to the final frame and brown ball. The winner was the resurgent John Higgins who beat Mark Williams in what was one of the best matches I have ever seen.