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@TheCaptain147

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Pro snooker player, Pilot, proud Dad to Max & Olivia. Cancer survivor. Crohn's sufferer - 5 time ranking event winner - 2023 German masters champion.

Chelmsford essex
Joined June 2011
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@TheCaptain147
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10 years
My big match starts tomorrow: Me v Cancer. Going to be a long one but get your money on - I'm up for this one! Biggest match if my life!
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9 years
Two beautiful words that I've been waiting for!! 'ALL CLEAR' I can now concentrate on getting my life and career back! #beatingcancer
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1 year
A good drink after we done battle!
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1 year
That will do.
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1 year
What 150k between friends ❤️
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1 year
Delighted for @robmilkins147 and I mean that from the bottom of my heart! What a man…
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3 years
The welsh open has always been kind to me, I’m gutted that I was left no option other than to withdraw. I’m on the mend and thank you for everyone’s concern and well wishes. Captain.
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4 years
A great masters for me. What a fantastic tournament. Thanks for everyone’s support!
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3 years
Not the result I wanted, but I gave it everything I had! Jack is a great talent and the future of the game. And above all a lovely young man. I hope he goes all the way!
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10 years
Hi people, not been on here much, been busy getting myself better! I have now finished my chemotherapy and things are really positive!
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3 years
I’m all for the world seniors but for me main tour players shouldn’t be in it, I thought the point of the seniors was for players that had finished on the professional circuit. One or the other.
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1 year
Oh go on then go on then…..go on then! Champion at last!!!
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9 years
I'm 36 today and just done the @parkrunUK in 23:16 and on this day last year I received my final treatment of chemotherapy, just shows you
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3 years
Delighted to make a maximum but gutted to lose. And how about this, the 3 147’s I’ve made I’ve shared the high break prize everytime! #form
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5 years
@GaryLineker Already had a vote Gary. Leave with no deal.
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10 years
Finished all treatment now! So getting my life back to normal! My hair is growing back, am feeling good and looking forward to the future!
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10 years
I've looked better! And I will again!!!! http://t.co/3CQkfkPte1
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2 years
My crucible debut playing the great man. What a player he was and dusted me up very efficiently….
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2 years
Well, I’m gutted not to be at the crucible this year but Mathew was outstanding all day. Our rivalry goes back 30 years and it was another great match to be involved in. He will be a handful for anyone.
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9 years
Just to let everyone know my world championship bid starts on Monday the 20th at 7pm, just 9 months ago I was undergoing chemo for Cancer.
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10 years
I'm feeling much better and it won't be long till I'm back playing again!! Missed it big time.. #perspective #beatingcancer
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1 year
A decent month for the captain. German masters champion and a players championship final. Back in the top 16. Shaun played outstanding and deserved the win. We go again.
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@TheCaptain147
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5 years
@Anna_Soubry @BrandonLewis @NickyMorgan01 @NickBoles @GeorgeFreemanMP @Sandbach @Conservatives You should change your name to Anna sourgrapes and change your career whilst your at it.
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10 years
Great news that @WorldSnooker1 is freezing my ranking whilst I beat this horrible disease. I can concentrate all my efforts on just that
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7 months
Thankyou to My friends and fans. Came up short in the final but a great week. Captain.
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6 years
Delighted with the win! Onto the next one, time to chill for a few days!
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2 years
The captain was the F/O once
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5 years
Great tournament but gutted to come up short. Thanks to all my supporters! On a positive that was a cracking tournament. How they used to be.
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6 years
Had a great time in Sheffield! Thanks for all the well wishes. Time to chill for a couple of months!
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8 years
Well, I'm made up people! World open champion! Thanks to all for your support!
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6 years
I’d like to see how some of these players stood up to a @ronnieo147 shoulder barge !
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5 years
@DavidLammy @NickFaldo006 When you get to 17.4 million come back and talk to us.....👍🏻
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6 years
Good job our Dennis is not on the mike tonight! He’d of probably said please welcome into the arena the ace of the pack........DONALD TRUMP!
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5 years
And well done to @judd147t on a great performance. He’s the man to beat now.
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3 years
Bit of sim today cleared for take off at a very wet london stansted
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10 years
Well that's the first bout of the chemo done. Glad it's over but way more to come soon. Feeling a bit wiped out but feel strong & positive.
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7 years
@vincecable Isn't it time you retired. Your well past your sell by date.
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3 years
Just got home after a long but fruitful few days in Milton Keynes. Life is not easy for anyone right now, it’s so important to try and remain positive because sunny days are on the horizon. 🙏🏼
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7 years
Needed my bow and arrow today to beat the sheriff of pottingham! 🎯 The cue wasn't enough. Congratulations Anthony a true gent!
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11 years
Just had the best news ever! I've got the all clear! Will be back in action in the shanghai masters. Thankyou everyone for all your support!
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4 years
I think old rob walker does an amazing job!
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4 years
How many people have died with the flu? Not mentioned, how many people die of other conditions but because they test positive for covid 19 it’s on the stat. We are like mushrooms kept in the dark and fed on S**t
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4 years
For me, this no crowd scenario favours the rocket big time. I think he wins it this year. And will be his last.
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9 years
Delighted with the win tonight, THANKYOU to everyone for the reception I received tonight! I'm humbled. Love you all! #beatingcancer
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2 years
Normally speaking, I’d be suicidal after a defeat like that. I’m actually ok. My life is amazing. Something has changed!
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3 years
Been learning to fly this over lockdown....
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2 years
I absolutely love the shootout, it’s a great event and it creates a certain pressure and a great atmosphere! It’s also a big opportunity few the youngsters to make a name!!
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8 years
Well, 37 today. Had better birthdays, but after a reality check, 2 years today since my last chemotherapy treatment! #Happydays
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4 years
Great job at the masters this year, the venue is awesome. A real step up by the WST
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8 years
Great match. All credit to @Stuart__Bingham great world champ. I've got to step up now and bring the trophy back to Essex #ilovesnooker
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2 years
An amazing match to be involved in today against @JackLisowski thoroughly enjoyed it, although bitterly Disappointed to be on the wrong end - that’s snooker. I really hope he wins it....
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4 years
Gutted that my good friend @pdebdon has been forced to retire through injury...what a man - what a player and what a career. Always the ultimate professional. I’m rooting for him in life - Good luck.
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2 years
Happy Christmas to all my friends and followers! All my love the 👨🏼‍✈️
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6 years
Thanks to everyone that came to ally pally and supported me ! Enjoyed the match even tho I was on the wrong end. For me that’s a huge step in the right detection.
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2 years
Just boarding a flight home after a very enjoyable Turkish masters event. Shame I didn’t go all the way but we build back better and go again. #NirvanaTurkishMasters
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3 years
Home after a long but successful few days in the pro series. Managed the runner up spot congratulations to @markwil147 and happy birthday.
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10 years
I have entered my first tournament today, the PTC in Bulgaria!!
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3 years
I loved the British open, felt the event had a real buzz about it! The format is cut throat but exciting.... would love to see more events like this. Good luck to @sless147 today.
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4 years
Love watching Hendry play now as he’s so ultra critical of us boys when he’s in the com Box,
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8 years
Heading home for a few days - own bed, family, rest & practise. Thanks everyone for your continued support - means a lot. #ilovesnooker !!
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10 years
I've beaten Cancer twice so I have nothing to fear anymore in life!! Least of all on a snooker table.
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7 years
Just got home, funny old week, funeral, 147 and a trip to berlin on the cards. RIP grandad
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4 years
Just a thought, championship snooker. everyone in the building has been tested and no one has got the virus, why social distance?
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10 years
So #watchoutworld I have nothing to be afraid of anymore! And nothing I can't achieve.. #beatingcancer #forthesecondtime
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7 years
Through to the final of the 2017 German masters. Great tournament - great venue - great fans. #godbless 🙏🏼
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9 years
What do we all think of that then!!!? Can't believe I've won again after everything I've been through. #special
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10 years
I want to inspire others! So when people look at me they say, because of you I carried on! #beatingcancer
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10 years
Fairy tale, this win here in HK means everything to me.
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10 years
5 days straight of chemo for me this week. Let's have it then, each day is a day closer to recovery!!
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8 years
I will be back stronger and better next year I promise. Thanks peeps for all your support! #captain
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10 years
Great to be back hitting a few balls! Never enjoyed it so much. http://t.co/N9wGY0jWGG
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5 years
Can’t wait to get home and get a bottle of red open. 🍷
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10 years
Overwhelming amount of messages of good wishes and support. Too many to thank personally but thank you all so much for all your kind words.
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1 year
Happy Christmas to all my friends and followers. Love the captain 👨🏼‍✈️
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10 years
Chemo done! For this week anyway "!Let's have it then. At home now chilling!
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2 years
It’s still my birthday! The captain with red one
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10 years
However much it knocks me I will always get up! Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes. #touched
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2 years
Shame the British open moved from Leicester it was very well supported there and seemed to have a lot more buzz about it. For me tournament’s need to stay in the same city to gain momentum and following.
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8 years
Delighted to qualify for the world championship, it's been a few years since I've had too but something is rather rewarding about that!
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9 years
I feel very lucky to have my life, health, family, friends and great people around me! the public's support has been humbling, THANKYOU
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6 years
Played the belfry today!
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7 years
Well said the nugget should be no empty seats for the final
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8 years
Love him or hate him the rocket for me is one of the most naturally gifted sportsman in the world.
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4 years
Great to see the seniors getting so much attention. It really does deserve this awesome semi final line up!!
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3 years
What a great final I’m prospect today between @JackLisowski and @judd147t two great lads may the best man win
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6 years
Don’t you just love it when flights are cancelled! Give me a plane I’ll fly it home myself....
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10 years
#beating cancer
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7 years
Was doing uber for the rocket NYE got paid a fortune @ronnieo147
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7 years
All sighned off for anther two years in the sky! 🛩🛫
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2 years
Lovely round of golf today at maldon golf club with my dad! I have a lot to thank this man for! #dad
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3 years
Had to have a little go!! But more guts in it than the C150
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6 years
Lovely evening for a flight!
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4 years
It’s such a shame that the debutants have been robbed of the unique packed house crucible atmosphere. #snooker
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9 years
On this day one year ago, I got diagnosed, little did I know what lie ahead for me..glad that year is now behind me. #beatingcancer
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3 years
@JohnBoweActor @Nigel_Farage Exactly, surely if Covid was so contagious they would want all patients under one roof? Ie nightingale hospital...I don’t think it even exists anymore. We are being fed lies and false figures all the time.
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10 years
Thanks again, to all my friends and followers for the constant support! Couldn't of done it without you all! God bless...
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10 years
Big day for the captain, first competitive match for 6 months. Win-lose, happy to be playing again. I won the battle that really mattered!
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3 years
I’ve got to say the break off shot is turning out to be one of the hardest shots on the table!
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9 years
Just walked in the front door! Great feeling to be home and winning such a great event! #paulhunterclassic #beatingcancer
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10 years
Last day of freedom today. Getting ready for my chemo tomorow. I'm right up for this fight.
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