Milton Keynes was the biosecure venue for the return of a sport which almost uniquely lends itself to physical distancing
“Welcome to snooker in the new normal,” announced TV’s Jill Douglas, heralding the return of the first live sporting action to UK terrestrial television since the old normal was brought to a decidedly abrupt end.
While a marathon slot sandwiched between an episode of Kojak and Giant Lobster Hunters on ITV4 suggested the Championship League is not exactly expected to be box office, the commentator Phil Yates was undeterred as he began his shift by declaring: “I’ve got three joyous words for you: snooker is back”.
Written by Barry Glendenning
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