Higgins Interview - Snooker Corruption

[mancmackem]

First in depth interview since the verdict. Be interested to read some proper snooker fans views about what Higgins says here and how he comes across: -

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[peacefrog]

I think it was fucking ridiculous how he was found not guilty. He felt "intimidated" my arse. I've seen the vid. He couldn't look more at ease if he'd just necked a fistful of mogadon.

 

[masterwig]

I think he got away lightly because they couldn't prove that he'd fixed any specific incident.

I agree about him looking comfortable in the video though. He was asking supplementary questions. If he was genuinely intimidated he'd have kept quiet and looked to get out as soon as he could.

 

[Johnno's sicknote]

Not really relevant but him and his brothers are big celtic fans and blue dippers!
went to game at goodison few years ago with a banner that read " Superman wears Tim Cahill underpants"

Quite good !

 

[mammutly]

Snooker can't afford corruption. Add Barry Hearn and you have the answer. It's a business decision, not a verdict.

 

[leighton]

Its strange that Higgins would of done it. He was the best player at the time in the World and it makes it even worst. He should of been banned for all of this year from the sport. They done worst to Alex Higgins for a far less crime and he was forced to retire from the game and was given a life time ban. Higgins gets a slap on the hands.