Jason Shaw is keen to show off the World Billiards Championship trophy at his beloved Celtic Park.
Scotland’s best nine-ball player kicked off his campaign with a 9-4 win tonight. win He defeated Geoffrey Roda in the first round of the $1 million event in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia.
The Mosconi Cup has a 35-year history Star He believes he has a good chance of winning in the six-day tournament with 128 players.
And he already has a vision for how he would celebrate if he wins. record The winner receives $250,000.
Born in Glasgow, united states of americaHe told SunSport: “I’m a winner, I’m here to win, I’m one of the favourites, the more pressure the better.”
“If I could win the World Championships Championship,my House town.
“I’m sure you can go. Celts park And then parade the trophy. That’s really cool.
“I’ve been a Celtic supporter since I was a little kid. Throughout the season ticket When I lived Scotland.
“When John Higgins won, snooker At the World Championships he could go to Celtic Park.
“It feels great. My wife and I had two kids this week. child It’s going to be very special with me.
“I’ve tried to take the kids to a few games but Celtic v Rangers is always on the agenda. Not a game to take them to! Maybe Celtic v Motherwell.”
Meanwhile, basketball player Bosun Lawal has been promoted to the senior Republic. Ireland Tonight’s friendly teams Hungary.
The 21-year-old was out on loan last season. Fleetwoodconvened by John O’Shea.
Rawal, who has won 10 caps at under-21 level, joins Liam Scales, Adam Aydah and Mikey Johnston in the squad.
“Bosun is a strong player but we’ve also seen his delicate touch and he can slip through opponents,” interim manager O’Shea said.
“He’s really exciting but he has to keep developing and after Fleetwood he’ll go back to Celtic and we’ll see what happens.”
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