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Q&A with Scotland's Anthony McGill


 

Date of Birth 05/02/1991
Country Scotland
Level Junior International
Right/Left Handed Right
Cue Make Will Hunt
Sponsors Pontins
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Highest Breaks (Practice) :  147 (Comp) : 142

Main Titles
Scottish Under-21 Champion 2007
Scottish Under-19 Champion 2007, 2008
Scottish Under-16 Champion 2004, 2005, 2006
Scottish Under-14 Champion 2002
How old were you when you started playing snooker?
About 9 years old
How old were you when you made your first century break?
13 years of age
Where do you practice and how often? 
I have a table at home, on which I practice 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday
Who are your regular practice partners? 
I practice on my own
Do you have a personal coach or work from anyone's material? 
No, all on my own
What’s your greatest success as a snooker player? 
Got to the Semi Final of a PIOS event, winning 5 matches and beating 4 ex-pro's along the way
What’s your biggest disappointment as a snooker player?  
Every time I lose
What is the most memorable match you’re played in? 
2008 European Under 19 Championship final.  I didn't play well, but it's such a big and prestigious event, I'll never forget it.
What are your short and long term goals? 
Get on the Main Tour, stay on and climb the rankings.  Hopefully at the end of it all be a World Champion!
Who is your favorite player on the pro circuit? 
Anyone who plays well
What type of Cue do you play with? (Manufacturer , ASH/MAPLE, weight, TIP Size etc) and did you always use that one? 
Will Hunt, 1 piece Maple.  Don't know weight or tip size, and I've had it since September 2002
What was your favorite venue for a International event? 
Craigpark Masters Snooker Club, Glasgow, which hosted the 2008 European Team Cup and European Under 19 Championship
How in your opinion does snooker move forward as a sport worldwide? 
Needs more Media Coverage, TV, Newspapers etc.  It needs to be in the public eye more often, like soccer.
Is interest in snooker rising or declining in your country? 
Don't know, but there are not lots of juniors playing in the NGB, maybe only 20 or so per event.
How many members does your national association have? 
Not sure.  About 80-90 Seniors, 10 or 15 U14, Perhaps 25 U16, 20 U19/21, 5 Ladies and maybe 10-15 Over 40s.
Who is your sporting hero? 
Tiger Woods I think
What are your hobbies away from snooker? 
Internet, TV, Music
 
   
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