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Crucible old boy refuses cue to leave.

Snooker - Former semi-finalist Tony Knowles fell at the first hurdle of his attempt to qualify for the final stages of the 888.com World Championship in Prestatyn. Knowles, snooker's 80s pin up boy, who reached the semis at the Crucible in 1983, 1985 and 1986, was beaten 5-4 by Londoner Del Smith in the first qualifying round. Smith overcame the 51-year-old's challenge by taking the deciding frame on the blue. A clearly confused Knowles, who earned £739,052.00 during his career said afterwards: "My understanding was that it wasn't over until the fat lady sang. Anyone in the crowd will tell you there weren't even any fat ladies there so you figure it out! As far as I'm concerned I'm still in with a chance. It might look like a long shot with me being eliminated and everything but I've never been a quitter and I'm not going to start now."

isporty wants to know who you think will win this year's World Championships? Is it possible, by any chance whatsoever, that Jimmy White might turn back the clock, overcome the odds and send us all into cliche-overdrive by winning? Or will it be someone boring as usual?