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A marquee episode of Talking Snooker for you. Phil and Nick have been joined by a bonafide great in John Higgins. We knew this would be good, but it genuinely surpassed all our expectations and we can't wait to hear what you think.
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The schedule for the International Championship this weekend has not gone down well as some players face two best-of-11s on the same day.
'That just flat out shouldn't be allowed to happen,' says Neil Robertson.
More here👇
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Kyren Wilson moved to 11 ranking titles with Northern Ireland Open victory.
He has set himself a massive titles target and an age he wants to hang up his cue by.
The race is on!
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🚨 New episode
Talking Snooker on 5
Join Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe as they discuss:
🏆 Kyren Wilson Northern Ireland Open win.
😲 Ronnie O’Sullivan early exit.
💚 An emotional homecoming for Mark Allen.
Watch now:
📺 youtube.com/@Channel5Sport
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Real pleasure for Talking Snooker to link up with Channel 5.
🚨 New episode
Talking Snooker on 5
Join Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe as they discuss:
🏆 Kyren Wilson Northern Ireland Open win.
😲 Ronnie O’Sullivan early exit.
💚 An emotional homecoming for Mark Allen.
Watch now:
📺 youtube.com/@Channel5Sport
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Talking Snooker is now on Channel 5.
A proud moment for the podcast as we begin a new partnership with 5.
And here's our new episode, as we reflect on that Mark Allen interview and subsequent statements, and talk through the Northern Ireland Open.
youtube.com/watch?v=bBiv8_kL…
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'This was a week in which we were reminded again of the irrelevance of sport in the grand scheme of our lives.'
My new @SLSport_ column, as we continue to wish Mark Allen well.
sportinglife.com/snooker/new…
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Kyren Wilson had some nice words for Mark Allen after his Northern Ireland Open win and exchanged supportive messages with him on the day of the final.
The Warrior speaks out on how mental health support can improve on tour.
More here 👇
metro.co.uk/2026/10/26/kyren…
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Dominant from Kyren Wilson to beat Jak Jones 9-2 and win the Northern Ireland Open for a second time.
One better than the 9-3 result against Judd Trump two years ago.
Very, very good from the winner, disappointing for Jones.
11 ranking titles for Wilson!
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Just home from Belfast and nice to see @TalkingSnooker just released an episode. Nice timing.
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One of our Sunday Night Specials on @TalkingSnooker, as we review the Northern Ireland Open and glory in Belfast for Kyren Wilson.
We also reflect on Mark Allen, following his emotional TNT Sports interview and subsequent statements on social media.
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The 2026 Northern Ireland Open final is a repeat of the 2024 world final - Kyren Wilson v Jak Jones.
Who do you think will win it?
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Jak Jones
93 votes • Final results
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Hello Ger, it was so nice to see you last night. Thank you for all the lovely things you said about the podcast.
Once again I’ve been so touched to meet so many people here in Belfast who listen to me nattering away about the beautiful table game. It means a lot.
Another brilliant day at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast 🎱 The perfect ending was meeting Nick Metcalfe @TalkingSnooker , a podcast I love. “Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.” Meeting Nick was the icing on the cake to a great day. Thanks Phil
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Another brilliant day at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast 🎱 The perfect ending was meeting Nick Metcalfe @TalkingSnooker , a podcast I love. “Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.” Meeting Nick was the icing on the cake to a great day. Thanks Phil
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Ill be heading up Saturday. Second semi-final and all of the final. Can't wait. Great episode with Matthew Stevens.
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The Waterfront Hall is one of snooker’s most distinct venues.
I took this picture from the top.
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'I was in tears whenever I read it, I think he put it beautifully.
'It's a very hard thing that he's going through but I've no doubt that he'll come out the other side.'
Jordan Brown on Mark Allen's statement as he aims to win the title for his friend.
metro.co.uk/2026/10/22/jorda…
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'Everyone feels it's an opportunity.'
Big chance for everyone left in Belfast as we're into one of the weirder last 16 line-ups ever.
Could still be a Kyren Wilson v Mark Williams final, of course.
But could also be Mateusz Baranowski v Cheung Ka Wai
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Phil and Nick will be back with the podcast after the Northern Ireland Open.
Your views on any snooker issue would be very welcome.
If you’re in Belfast this week, tell us about your experience of attending the tournament.
Tweet us here or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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'I see the light now that I couldn’t see before but I do now. I also know it won’t happen overnight.
'I have so much to live for and this is only the beginning of my new journey.'
Great to hear more optimistic words from Mark Allen. ❤️
metro.co.uk/2026/10/21/mark-…
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