Married his stepmother's sister, Lynsey, in the summer of 2008, who is 4 years older than him. The couple has 2 daughters - Francesca, born in 2006 and Lauren, in 2010.
Runs with his father The Veterans Club in Pontycymmer. The club is a combination of a snooker club and a public bar.
During the 2002 Masters, he defeated Dave Harold, before losing 0-6 to Stephen Hendry.
Began his professional career by playing UK Tour in 1998.
Named Young Player of Distinction of the season 2000-2001 by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.