- Snooker player
- He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2007 Queen Elizabeth Birthday Honors List for his services to sport.
- At the 1978 UK Championship, he lost 8-9 to Rex Williams after leading 8-1.
- Used to be a postman, insurance salesman, miner and bus conductor before he became a snooker player.
- Won the Welsh Amateur Championship in 1975 and the English Amateur Championship in 1977 and 1978 before turning professional.
- Won the 1979 World Championship defeating Perrie Mans, Alex Higgins, Eddie Charlton and Dennis Taylor.
- Is renowned as a coach and has coached many top players like Mark Williams, Marco Fu, Mark Allen, Ali Carter, Joe Perry, Barry Hawkins, Stephen Hendry and Stephen Maguire.
- Frequently commentates on snooker for the BBC.
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