The Crucible's Greatest Matches

Forty Years of Snooker's World Championship in Sheffield

Hector Nunns

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785313349
• Year: 2017

Relive the greatest moments in snooker history at Sheffield's iconic Crucible Theatre.

The Crucible's Greatest Matches dives into the most memorable encounters from the World Championship, featuring legendary players like Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, and Jimmy White. Experience the tension and drama of these classic matches, including the epic 1985 final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis. This is a must-read for any snooker fan eager to relive the excitement and learn about the history of this beloved sport. Discover the stories behind the matches and the players who made them unforgettable.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Preamble
• 1. The World Championship finds a spiritual home
• 2. Cliff Thorburn v Alex Higgins, 1980, the final
• 3. Steve Davis v Tony Knowles, 1982, first round
• 4. Alex Higgins v Jimmy White, 1982, semi-final
• 5. Terry Griffiths v Cliff Thorburn, 1983, last 16
• 6. Steve Davis v Dennis Taylor, 1985, final
• 7. Joe Johnson v Steve Davis, 1986, final
• 8. Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White, 1992, final
• 9. Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White, 1994, final
• 10. Stephen Hendry v Ronnie O’Sullivan, semi-final, 1999
• 11. Peter Ebdon v Stephen Hendry, 2002, final
• 12. Paul Hunter v Ken Doherty, 2003, semi-final
• 13. Ronnie O’Sullivan v Stephen Hendry, 2004, semi-final
• 14. Ronnie O’Sullivan v Peter Ebdon, 2005, quarter-final
• 15. Matthew Stevens v Shaun Murphy, 2007, quarter-final
• 16. Steve Davis v John Higgins, 2010, last 16
• 17. Neil Robertson v Martin Gould, 2010, last 16
• 18. Ding Junhui v Judd Trump, 2011, semi-final
• 19. John Higgins v Judd Trump, 2011, final
• 20. Neil Robertson v Ronnie O’Sullivan, 2012, quarter-final
• Bibliography and research
• Select Index
• Photographs