john virgo

For snooker fans of a certain vintage, the sight of the final of the World Snooker Championship in the TV listings will forever conjure up the name of Dennis Taylor. Taylor was one half of the most iconic finals in the history of the competition when he beat Steve Davis 18-17 to become world champion in 1985. The Northern Irishman has been a regular presence on our screens since, while his private life has also attracted attention. The 1985 title was his second appearance in the final at The Crucible, with the first - in 1979 - seeing him come up short against Terry Griffiths. Now 77 years old