Player Profile
John Astley
Home Town Gateshead
Age 14
  • Only been playing game for 30 months
  • Currently plays for Gateshead Snooker Club (Senior league)
  • Won 17-32 section finals of North East Ranking Invitation tournament in 2002 at age 13(adult ranking event)
  • May 2003-Won under 15's tournament at Willie Thorne's Club (Leicester)
  • April 2003-Won Under 15's Tournament ( Leeds )
  • Currently holds top 6 position in North East Ranking event at Gateshead
  • Highest Break in practice games 142
  • Highest Break in Tournament up to Dec 2003, 93
  • Beat current UK under 18 champion in ranking tournament
  • October 03 beats Paul Hunter (World No 3) in Exhibition Match
  • November 03 becomes youngest player to record century + break in EASB tournament
  • Receives award from English Amateur Board for century achievements
  • December 03, name put forward for England junior team
  • 28 th December 03, records 111 clearance in tournament
  • Will be attending JAE programme with Gateshead LEA.
  • Jan 04 Qualifies for Leeds Under 18's & 15's Final
  • Jan 04 selected to play for England under 16's

 

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