PREMIER LEAGUE broadcasting legend Geoff Shreeves has been spotted enjoying some time at the Snooker World Championships.
Shreeves, 60, became a household name as he spent more than 30 years working with Sky Sports as a pitchside reporter.
Geoff Shreeves was spotted enjoying some snooker at the Crucible[/caption]
Shreeves became a broadcasting legend after more than 30 years with Sky Sports[/caption]
He was watching Ronnie O’Sullivan take on Pang Junxu[/caption]
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However, he quit the broadcaster in late 2023 after SunSport exclusively revealed he was set to be part of a major cost-cutting effort the broadcaster was making at the time.
He did not have to wait long to land his next role behind the mic after becoming a freelancer as he joined CBS Sports Golazo.
But this weekend he swapped pitchside reporting for a seat at the Crucible.
This weekend sees snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan taking on Pang Junxu in the second round of the Snooker World Championships.
It follows on from The Rocket’s resounding 10-4 victory over arch rival Ali Carter in round one midweek.
O’Sullivan had been unsure whether he would even enter the tournament this year for a chance at his eighth world title after pulling out of a host of competitions this year.
But after his win over Carter, O’Sullivan said: “I had no expectations so there were no nerves. I didn’t expect to perform well based on the last three or four years. I just wanted to make a game of it.
“Ali had his chances yesterday, on another day he would be 6-3 up [after the first session], and again today he had a couple of chances. I cued a lot better than I did yesterday.
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“I have some mental tools to work with to keep things tight, I will always tinker, but it’s about when to let go I suppose.”
Last year it was announced that Shreeves was embarking on a new project to interview big name stars from football and beyond about their love of music.
More recently, Shreeves has interviewed the likes of fellow broadcasting icon Martin Tyler on The Joy of Football Podcast.
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WE are BACK at the Crucible for another thrilling fortnight of snooker action!
There will be a new champion this year after reigning champ Kyren Wilson crashed out in the first round after a stunning performance from Lei Peifan.
Ronnie O’Sullivan will take to the snooker table after missing recent tournaments, while world No 1 Judd Trump heads into the tournament as the favourite.
The likes of Shaun Murphy and John Higgins are also expected to be contenders.
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