Talking Snooker Episode 242 - Zhao Xintong wins Players Championship

Phil and Nick return with reflections on the Players Championship and another success for world champion Zhao Xintong. There's a look back at Zhao's win in the final against John Higgins and all the results from the tournament. There's also talk about Channel 5 coverage - with Phil reflecting on his own role on their team - and what Telford is like as a venue. Plus early news from the Welsh Open, our thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan being entered for the World Seniors and a round-up of everything else happening in snooker. We'll return with your correspondence next week, including your John Virgo tributes. If you'd like to send in your tribute or memories of the wonderful JV, please try and get them over to us by Sunday - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Talking Snooker Episode 242 - Zhao Xintong wins Players Championship is an episode from Talking Snooker by Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh.

This episode is 72:31 long.

This episode was published on Feb 24, 2026.

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