John Higgins - Irish Masters 2000 - 147 maximum break (p2/2)

[asadhaider1000]

brilliant 147 by john, thanks for uploading

[TimesCanBeTough]

Is it just me or does he look like he has down syndrome? Cheating bastard

[andos8888]

@TimesCanBeTough its just you

[katmac75]

@TimesCanBeTough That's so unfair to believe something that was alleged in the rag that is the NoTW, the video was heavily edited, he was only suspeneded pending the investigation but was cleared of any match/frame fixing or plotting to. His family were threatened by what he believed to be Ukaranien mobsters. His only crime,other than protecting his famiyl was not to report the approach for which he was fined.His manager was banned for life for allowing him 2 get into the firghtening situation.

[katmac75]

@TimesCanBeTough In the UK its called 'Down's syndrome', and no, he doesn't appear to have the features of an average person with the condition, but if you think he is a possible Down's syndrome sufferer surely its even more harsh to call him a 'Cheating B*****d'. It sounds like you have real issues with the guy, did he do something to you personally?

[Wellfan1971]

A disgrace to the sport, what a greedy little cheat of a man.

[katmac75]

@Wellfan1971 I'm sure you already know this: it was a typical NotW half cock attempt at a sting, which collapsed under scrutiny. He was suspended pending the enquiry but cleared of all charges save not reporting the approach. When in Kiev he was led to believe that his family were in danger if he didn't comply.The VT they released was edited to make him appear guilty,ergo sell more papers,.His manager was banned for life for not treating the approach properly,so legally he proved he's no cheat.

[combridge12]

good wee tim.god bless

[connellrocraymond]

Fantastic break. I saw John at an exhibition in Cork back in November a couple of months ago and he got a 147 there too. Obviously they are much more important in tournament play but it was so exciting to be there when he got one.

[legendal1989]

Thanks for posting this, I was among the crowd at Goff's watching that. Magical stuff altogether, brings back fond memories!