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‘Granite’ Selby one of the greats
England's Mark Selby celebrates after winning the Betfred World Snooker Championships 2021 at The Crucible, Sheffield
For the Gunners boss, ‘execution’ isn’t about brutality but precision — a mindset that’s driving his squad from nearly-men to genuine title contenders, writes JAMES NALTON
FOR the winner of the World Snooker Championship, jubilation and celebration are always mixed with a sense of relief.
Once that final ball is potted, the last battle of wits comes to an end, and the weight of weeks of unflinching concentration is lifted, even the most steely snooker face can’t help but crack a smile.
For 2021 World Snooker Champion Mark Selby, these emotions were manifested in his final clearance on Sunday night.
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