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pekitivey · 22-10-2018 11:51am #1

A great final last night, during an interview post match Stuart Bingham spoke about it being a difficult year in relation to his family. Does anybody know what this was in relation to? Also this is my first day and first post on Boards. I hope I'm doing it right?

Ragnar Lothbrok · 22-10-2018 12:04pm

I watched the final too, although I'm not a massive follower of snooker and also wondered what he was referring to. I assumed some sort of family tragedy either death or serious illness.

Maybe some of the avid snooker fans can enlighten us?

Arthur Daley · 22-10-2018 1:22pm

He had a 3 month suspension from the game for breaking the rules on betting on matches.

Joe_ Public · 22-10-2018 1:28pm

Son was in hospital for a bit so that was at least a major part of it anyway.

pekitivey · 22-10-2018 1:55pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Son was in hospital for a bit so that was at least a major part of it anyway.

That makes more sense, he was tearing up. Was never a huge fan of Bingham until last night. But having seen his emotional side how could you not like the guy. Cheers for the replies!

AllForIt · 25-10-2018 2:22pm

Maybe this as previous poster mentioned. https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/snooker/former-world-champion-stuart-bingham-banned-for-six-months-for-breaking-betting-rules-36256582.html

pekitivey · 25-10-2018 2:26pm

AllForIt wrote: »

Maybe this as previous poster mentioned. https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/snooker/former-world-champion-stuart-bingham-banned-for-six-months-for-breaking-betting-rules-36256582.html

Doubt it, he was very upset and holding back tears. I think someone mentioned his young child being ill, which would be more fitting to the emotions he displayed after the match.

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