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Fergal O'Brien announces retirement

Genghis · 2023-12-31 20:07:55

From rte.ie, Fergal announcing he will retire end of season. A consummate pro, has been on the tour for 33 years. Been enjoying him lately on Eurosport commentary, great he will keep that up. But even more interesting is his plan to work on developing talent in Ireland, and to bring a tournament back to ROI. I wish him…

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31-12-2023 9:07pm

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Genghis

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From rte.ie, Fergal announcing he will retire end of season. A consummate pro, has been on the tour for 33 years. Been enjoying him lately on Eurosport commentary, great he will keep that up. But even more interesting is his plan to work on developing talent in Ireland, and to bring a tournament back to ROI.
I wish him well.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1231/1420032-obrien-to-bring-curtain-down-on-30-year-career/

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#2 10-01-2024 3:16pm
gormdubhgorm

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Fergal got his only 147 as well. As well as that British Open win, when it was a big ranking tournament.
https://youtu.be/XzYNTp90YFQ?si=QwuAjmT-Gh4qVa5N
I think he got the most out of his talent.

Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.

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#3 18-02-2024 12:31pm
andy133

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A lovely man

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