Snooker’s golden oldies will go head to head in a Senior World Championship event next year, after former world champion Joe Johnson (pictured) and his business partner Dave Shipley came up with the idea of organising an 8-man event.

The Clubhouse In Cue Gardens at Odsal will host the two day event from the 5th of June in 2010 and will include three former world champions in the shape of Johnson, John Parrott and Alex Higgins.

Jimmy White, Tony Knowles, Willie Thorne and Mike Hallett have also been confirmed to play in the strictly over 40 event, with the 8th and final player yet to be revealed.

Johnson said “This is great news for Bradford and I know the players are looking forward to coming to the club.“

“We know Bradford is a snooker city as the Richard Dunn Sports Centre has been sold out for past Telegraph & Argus exhibition evenings, and that is only with two players.“

“It is also just before the World Cup soccer finals but not long after the World Snooker Championships so snooker will be in people’s minds.”

Shipley added “With the backing of Johnson, who has served the sport both as a player and board member, our plans already have instant credibility.”

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