- In 2012 defeated Tony Chappel to win the World Seniors Championship.
- At the 2016 Indian Open Bond defeated Ricky Walden 4-1, Sam Baird 4-2, John Astley 4-2 and Peter Ebdon 4-3 to reach his first ranking event semi-final since 2002, where he lost 4-1 to Kyren Wilson.
- Has 117 century breaks.
- Competed on the main tour since 1989, and was ranked within the world's top 16 players between 1992 and 1999, peaking at 5th for the 1996-1997 season.
- Highest ranking is 5 in 1996-1997 season.
- In the 1994 World Championships, pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in the event's history, rallying from 9-2 to defeat Cliff Thorburn 10-9 in what would be Thorburn's final appearance at the Crucible.
- Is a professional snooker player.
- Attended Churchtown Primary School.
- At the 2004 Grand Prix Qualifying achieved his highest break of 140.
- Reached the final of the World Championship in 1995, where he lost 9-18 to Stephen Hendry.
- Won the 1996 British Open, defeating John Higgins 9-8.
- Won his second professional title at the 2011 Snooker Shoot-Out. in 2012, defeated Tony Chappel to win the World Seniors Championship.
- Interested in football and supporter of Manchester City.
- As of 26 September 2016 his ranking is 66.
- Turned pro in 1989.
- Has one son, Matthew.
- In 2022 announced his retirement.
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