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Jul 26, 2010 | 08:09 PM

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bigsinky

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From: Sunny BELFAST

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The Hurricane made snooker. I could not think of anything worse than watching Terry Griffiths, Eddy Charlton, Steve Davis, Ray Reardon etc but along came Higgy from up the road and wow snooker was great. You just never new what Alex was gonna do next.

RIP Alex

yes, like have someone kneecapped

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Jul 26, 2010 | 11:18 PM

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Yeah - add to that nutting the odd referee

Anyway - god rest his soul

Jul 26, 2010 | 11:21 PM

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yes, like have some kneecapped

Sure he only threatened him he did not actually do anything. There will never be anyone like him again thats for sure.

Jul 27, 2010 | 08:46 AM

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There was nothing worong with seeing all the early great snooker players, they had a different outlook and were even able to have a bit of a joke while they were playing a big match. The Hurricane fitted in and helped the atmosphere along.

Can you see that kind of entertainment now?

Les