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  1. 11th May 2011, 07:46 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Black Farce and Cue Ball Wizards

    Anybody read this?

    Premise of the book is that Clive Everton describes what has happened 'behind the scenes' during snooker's history. In this warts-and-all book, Everton reveals how snooker has been grossly mismanaged over the years despite various regime changes. This was written

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  2. 12th May 2011, 10:51 AM #2
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    the book shows just how snooker ended up a part time job with nothing much happening.

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    It is very much a die-hard snooker fan's book. Clive is very passionate about ensuring people know the reasons why snooker has suffered in recent year

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    Yeah for sure I think it's the diehard fan's book rather than the casual observer's. But rather than being an entertaining read (and I'm not saying th

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  5. 12th May 2011, 03:59 PM #5
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    Yes, I read it about a year ago, and would agree that it got a bit heavy. But I guess its meant to be that way...a serious book in which Clive gets t

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    tcollick, I wonder how he gets on with anyone these days, as it seems like he doesn't leave anybody out! I heard he's got some long running feud with

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    Yes, I was surprised at the degree he criticised Karhehm. Completely opposite to his public persona, but I guess you never know.

    Even tho

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