Irish snooker legend Ken Doherty has revealed he came perilously close to retirement this year. But the former world champion is delighted to have accepted a new two-year wildcard to extend his distinguished 34-year career and intends to savour what could be his final seasons on the World Snooker Tour.
“It’s hard because the standard is so high these days, you have to stay motivated and want to keep practising. I really do, so I’m going to try and savour these couple of seasons as much as possible and see what happens.” But his good friend and long-term rival Hendry has finally decided to hang up his cue after a surprise comeback which never ignited.
“I can’t honestly believe how quick my career has gone, where have 34 years gone?” reflected Doherty.
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