Fast and furious aren’t words often associated with snooker – but they will be this weekend.

The first round draws have been made for the  Shropshire Star Individual Snooker K.O. and Plate competitions.

Lightning has struck not twice but three times in the Shropshire Star Snooker Knockout.

Snooker fans gave their verdict on the top performers at the 12Bet.com UK Championships as the tournament drew to a close – and many were disappointed by the performance of Ronnie O’Sullivan in Telford.

Mark Williams has told of his disappointment at losing out to John Higgins in the final of the 12Bet.com UK Championships in Telford.

John Higgins produced one of the greatest comebacks in snooker history to steal the 12Bet.com UK Championship from under the nose of Mark Williams in a thrilling 10-9 victory.

*Disappointed Mark Allen has backed semi-final conqueror John Higgins to win the 12Bet.com UK Championship in Telford – and reclaim his No 1 world ranking.

Scoreboard stops play was the unfamiliar situation at the 12Bet.com UK Championship.

Returning snooker star John Higgins today targeted a fairytale comeback to snooker with a third 12Bet.com UK Championship crown in Shropshire this weekend.

Snooker star Shaun Murphy has called on more fans to back the 12Bet.com UK Championship in Telford, insisting: “It’s not all about Ronnie O’Sullivan.”

Pre-tournament favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan has insisted he could have no complaints after his stunning exit from 12Bet.com UK Championship in Telford.

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry was unhappy with his performance after beating Jimmy White in the first round of the 12Bet.com UK Championships. Watch our video interview.