Indo Sport podcast: Ken Doherty Snooker's newest star The reality of match-fixing
Former World Champion Ken Doherty joins Joe to recap that historic triumph, the scintillating play which made it possible, and the context of the match-fixing case which cast a shadow over his earlier career.
The lads also discuss the styles of play which flourish in the modern game, the potential staying power of elder statesmen like Mark Williams & Ronnie O'Sullivan, and whether the tournament's future will remain in Sheffield.
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