‘I went into Pizza Express and John Higgins was there – I used to be star-struck’printed at 11:52 BST
Wakelin 3-1 Pullen
Michael Emons
BBC Sport on the Crucible
Liam Pullen dropped off the tour on the finish of the 2024-25 season, however then rapidly regained his tour card when he got here by Q School a month later.
He is just 20 years previous and has certified for the Crucible for the primary time. Only eight years in the past, aged 12, he can bear in mind seeing one of his heroes for the primary time throughout the 2018 World Championship ultimate between Mark Williams and John Higgins.
“I remember being star-struck between the afternoon and evening sessions when I went into Pizza Express and John Higgins was there, and I was like ‘Oh my god’. But to be around these players now, it’s just fantastic,” he mentioned.
On taking part in right here for the primary time, he added: “I’ll absolutely love it, cherish it [being at the Crucible]. So many snooker players want to play at this beautiful place. It’s great that they’ve announced an extension.
“I will not get too carried away. I must be proud, which I’m, however you should not get too carried away as a result of I’ve obtained one other match to play – and hopefully extra, who is aware of.”
