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	Willie Thorne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		William Joseph "Willie" Thorne (born 4 March 1954) is an English professional snooker player and commentator.
		A brilliant junior, Thorne became national under-16 champion at both snooker and billiards in 1970.
		In one famous incident, Thorne bet £38,000 on a match involving John Parrott, betting that Parrott would lose as he had lost his cue and had to use one at random from the rack.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Willie_Thorne (333 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Gambling addiction drove Thorne to the brink
		Willie Thorne will never forget the day in September 2002 he decided to kill himself; but as painful as that memory may be, the thought represents an infinitely preferable alternative, he now concedes with a trademark grin, to oblivion.
		Thorne plumped for sleeping pills - about 30 of them - one afternoon when Jill, a former Miss Great Britain, was out of the house and with her children at school.
		Thorne was destined never to win the World Championship while lesser snooker talents regularly walked off with the sport's most glittering prize.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2004/04/05/sorp05.xml&sSheet=/sport/2004/04/05/ixothspt.html (1072 words)

	The Gordon Poole Entertainment Agency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Willie is the World Record holder of the highest number of 147 breaks in the history of snooker (190) earning him the nickname “Mr Maximum”.
		Willie is now a TV commentator for all major snooker championships, on Sky TV, ITV and BBC, maintaining his status as a household name.
		Willie is a must for any event, such as conferences, corporate hospitality, golf days, snooker exhibitions and many more.
	www.gordonpoole.com /speakers/WillieThorne.htm (277 words)

	Cues n Views - Cue Stories
		Willie Smith was booked to play Walter Lindrum at billiards in the mid 1930’s, it was the custom for people to hang around with players of this calibre and have a bet on the outcome of their matches with all and sundry.
		Willie told his cronies and backers not to bet on the Lindrum match as he felt the outcome was beyond doubt and that he himself would lose.
		Willie Thorne still uses a Walter Lindrum machine spliced cue that was bought for him many years ago and has made more 147 breaks than any other player with it.
	www.cuesnviews.co.uk /Snooker/cuestories.htm (644 words)

	Mr Maximum - signed by Willie Thorne - Limited edition authentically signed sports memorabilia from Big Blue Tube (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Steve Davis, whose standing in the game speaks for itself, once described Willie Thorne as, "One of the most naturally talented players of his generation." Steve was not noted for his effusiveness, and throw-away lines were not his style, so the accolade must be taken very seriously.
		Willie will always be affectionately remembered as one of the great personalities of the game and is now the voice of BBC Snooker.
		Willie Thorne is one of snooker's big personalities and this exclusive colour print captures the essence of the man.
	bigbluetube.com /Products/Willie_Thorne.aspx (481 words)

	Where are they now...?
		Willie is deservedly known as 'Maximum Man' due to the fact that he has made at least double that of any other player.
		In common with many of the players around in the early eighties, he found that when he dropped out of the top sixteen, life was very difficult, so much so that this season he has chosen not to play in the qualifying school.
		Willie is always entertaining company and a pleasure to socialise with, be it at a Dinner or on the golf course.
	www.johnvirgo.com /thorne.asp (412 words)

	Snooker Loopy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Snooker Loopy is a humourous song which was released as a single in 1986 and entered the UK Music charts.
		It was written and performed by Chas and Dave and featured snooker legends Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne, Terry Griffiths and Tony Meo, as backing vocalists under the name 'The Matchroom Mob' - Matchroom Sport being the company owned by promoter Barry Hearn which employed all these top snooker professionals at the time.
		The lyrics are a mild satire on the style and antics of the players involved: "Poor Willie Thorne; his hair's all gone" for example.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Snooker_Loopy (158 words)

	Willie Thorne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Willie Thorne's career has been showered with success since he won the British Isles Under 16 Title in 1970.
		Willie first appeared on BBC's "Pot Black" series shortly after turning professional in 1977 and in 1980 he landed the coveted Pontins Open before taking the Pontins Professional Title as well in 1984.
		Willie is a regular guest on many top-rated TV chat and Game Shows including Wogan, You Bet, Big Break, Noel's House Party, Generation Game, Question of Sport and a regular pundit on Sky Television's coverage of snooker and has just completed sixteen half hour programmes on Sky as a Host of Cue Masters Series.
	www.charity-golf.com /willie.htm (269 words)

	Leicester Tigers : Tigers Honour Snooker Star Willie Thorne
		Willie is the first ever snooker player to have a testimonial, which is taking place in his 26th year of playing the game at the top level.
		Willie Thorne is a household name and makes frequent appearances on television shows such as Big Break, A Question of Sport and They Think It’s All Over.
		Willie is hoping that his testimonial year will help to raise the profile of snooker across the country.
	www.tigers.co.uk /29_1422.php (360 words)

	report0102
		Old Bush F.C Willie Thorne's Put their cup disappointment behind them last weekend as they traveled away to Victoria Park to play Beauchamp in a Worcester league division one match.
		Old Bush Willie Thornes made a mockery of their league position to book a place in the final in their first season in the league after claiming victory over Morgan Aero 8.
		Old Bush Willie Thornes then won a corner on 70 minutes and it was Daniel Badham who flicked in the equaliser past keeper Glyn Morris.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /growky/footballwebb/report0102.htm (2609 words)

	Cuesports Online: Clubs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Renowned throughout the snooker world, Willie Thorne's has become famous for its unique competitions - mostly thanks to the legendary Sunday Handicaps, to which there has been a record entry of 103, enjoyed by juniors, amateurs and professionals alike.
		For many years, and still today, Willie Thorne's has been famed for its formerly-unique junior tournaments.
		In the mid-80's Malcolm, at this new Willie Thorne Snooker Centre, staged the Everards Brewery Open Championships, which for seven years attracted over four hundred entries, until the professional game went open.
	www.cuesports.uk.com /wtsc.htm (441 words)

	Elite Promotions - Scotland's One Stop Entertainment and Corporate Hospitality Specialists, Aberdeen - After Dinner ...
		Ronnie is a superb after dinner speaker and entertainer, who has lost none of the charm which has made him a household name and a true professional.
		Willie is the World Record holder for the highest number of 147 breaks in the history of snooker (190) earning his the nickname Mr Maximum.
		Due to Willies vast experience of TV appearances and presenting, combined with his instantly recognisable features, Mr Maximum has established himself as one of the UKs leading after dinner speakers, auctioneers, hosts and MCs.
	www.elitepromotions.net /profiles8.html (1524 words)

	Miscellaneous Carroll County Obituaries
		Thorne was born September 26, 1909 to the late Eddie and Lillie McCormick Woodard, in Huntingdon.
		She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thorne; one son, Virgil Fann; a sister, Lucille Kelly and a brother, Clarence Woodard.
		She was born December 30, 1925 in Wordell, Missouri to the late Willie French Smith and Porter Smith.
	www.genealogybuff.com /tn/tn-carroll2.htm (2460 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Other Sport... \| Snooker \| Thorne - Maguire needs to relax
		Player-turned-commentator Thorne told BBC Sport: "Stephen is a great player, but he hasn't come to terms with being one of the world's top four.
		Thorne came agonisingly close to winning the UK Championship in 1985, losing 16-14 to Steve Davis in the final.
		Both men will be working for the BBC at this year's event, and Thorne has marked this year's World Champion Shaun Murphy as the man to watch.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/4509666.stm (503 words)

	The Global Snooker Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		William Joseph Thorne was an outstanding junior and having only taken up the game at the age of 14, was National Under-16 champion at both snooker and billiards within two years.
		In the early 1980s, with his family’s help, he set up the Willie Thorne Snooker Centre in Leicester, still one of the finest in the country.
		Willie could surely have been one of the really great players but was never really able to reproduce his undoubted skills at the tournament table.
	www.globalsnookercentre.co.uk /files/Players/Global_Europe/Global_England/p_profile007.htm (560 words)

	::The Speakers Agency - Speakers::
		Willie's playing career has been showered with success, with a total of 14 tournament victories worldwide.
		Conferences - With many years of commentary and TV appearances, Willie ensures audience attention throughout, as a trained and experienced master of ceremonies.
		Auctioneer - An expert with the microphone, Willie has become one of the most sought after auctioneers around, due to his ability to raise money while entertaining the whole audience.
	www.thespeakersagency.com /speakerdetail.asp?speaker=90&show=image (464 words)

	Warwick Boar - Sport
		Now a BBC commentator, owner of a Leicester based Sports Empire and celeb-rity friend of Gary Lineker, Willie Thorne once graced the finest snooker halls of the world.
		Sadly, he chose to conduct his career with the awful cut as worn by countless science teachers and bus conductors all over the nation.
		Thorne even added a dodgy moustache for good measure.
	www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk /boar?article=3162 (643 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Small talk \| Willie Thorne
		"But old Willie Thorne, his hair's all gone, and his mates all take the rise.
		Willie Thorne: a big man in more ways than one.
		Gary Lineker bought Willie Thorne slippers with holes in - I could get two or three quid for them [laughs].
	sport.guardian.co.uk /smalltalk/story/0,13852,1201135,00.html (1491 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Snooker: Thorne progresses through Malta Grand Prix qualifying rounds
		Willie Thorne has won a marathon battle to book his place in the second qualifying round of the £295,000 Rothmans Malta Grand Prix in Newport.
		Thorne, who has already successfully negotiated the first two qualifying rounds of the Thailand Masters this week, now faces Drew Henry, the world number 45.
		Mark Selby, a 16-year-old who practices at Thorne's club in Leicester, also advanced by beating former European Open champion Tony Jones 5-2.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2000/0108/snooker.html (122 words)

	BBC - South Yorkshire - World Snooker - Willie Thorne interview
		Despite only winning one major tournament during his professional career Willie Thorne is one of the most famous snooker faces around.
		He is said to hold the world record for the number of maximum breaks (190), although nearly all of those have come on the practice table, but it has earnt him the nickname 'Mr Maximum'.
		After quitting the game as a professional Thorne suffered from depression - he wasn't earning the same money and he missed competing on the table.
	www.bbc.co.uk /southyorkshire/snooker/williethorne_toby_interview.shtml (244 words)

	Big Bill still lifting his elbow long after enjoying final pot
		Werbeniuk's relationship with Higgins was never less than tricky, particularly as they were, along with Cliff Thorburn and Willie Thorne, the biggest gamblers on the circuit - at snooker and on the card table.
		"Willie and I were great mates," he said, "but he was a compulsive gambler.
		I said: 'Willie, you don't have to tell me.' And he said: 'Bill, this horse just couldn't lose.' Next day we had to pawn our watches to get into a backgammon game, but I didn't mind.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1998/02/14/sosnok14.html (1682 words)

	WWW Snooker: Thailand Open 1995 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Defending champion James Wattana won the last three frames to beat Willie Thorne 5-4.
		In the eighth frame, he compiled a break of 101 and it was his 100th century of his professional career.
		Willie Thorne also made a century, a 112 in frame four, and it was his 98th since he turned professional in 1975.
	www.snooker.org /trn/thai_res.shtml (504 words)

	eBay.co.uk - thorne, Fiction Books, Non-Fiction Books, Animals items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Thorne Finkle Street -Shops includes Post Office /staff
		ILSA - The Wicked Warden (Dyanne Thorne) UNCUT NEW
		Tony Thorne Countess Dracula Elisabeth Bathory 1997 HB
	search.ebay.co.uk /thorne_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3 (370 words)

	Willie Thorne in The AnswerBank: Sport
		Does anyone else think that Willie Thorne is possibly the worst commentator on Snooker bar none he is themost annoying person in the whole world!
		I think Willie is excellent, he is so knowledgeable about the shots and for a regular player like me that's most helpful.
		John Virgo is the worst, but one thing that irritates me about Willie Thorne is that he's always going on about "frame ball".
	www.theanswerbank.co.uk /Sport/Question108095.html (455 words)

	Sportsmans Dinner 2006
		Willie Thorne was the main speaker at the club's 14th Annual Sportsman's Dinner.
		He spoke of his time on the circuit, where he became known as Mr Maximum for his record number of 147 breaks.
		Willie also turned his hand as Auctioneer, raising over £1000 with items which included a shirt signed by Amir Khan, and a Jensen Button cap.
	www.barrowrotary.org.uk /htms/sportsmans_dinner_2006.htm (94 words)

	Willie Thorne CDs, Willie Thorne Records, CD Singles, Rare Records, Vinyl, Albums, Discography
		Willie Thorne CDs, Willie Thorne Records, CD Singles, Rare Records, Vinyl, Albums, Discography
		WILLIE THORNE Autographed Publicity Photocard (Superb 8" x 10" full colour publicity photocard that has been clearly AUTOGRAPHED & dedicated 'To Graham Best Wishes' in blue marker pen.
		Willie Thorne Rare CDs, CD Singles, Rare Records, Vinyl Records, Music, Imports & Promos.
	eil.com /shop/artistlist.asp?artistname=willie-thorne (143 words)

	Disability Sport Events
		Seventeen teams took part in the charity event and despite the rain at the start of play, the weather soon brightened up and allowed the players to enjoy the course.
		Willie Thorne raised the bids as our special guest auctioneer.
		The highlight of the auction was kindly donated by The Royal Group- a trip on an 89ft yacht in Puerto Banus for up to 6 people, with a full crew and all catering.
	www.disabilitysport.org.uk /nlstory.cfm?ID=14561&NLID=43652 (374 words)

	The Resident \| Algarve Edition
		The opposition was gathering momentum, however, and snooker stars Willie Thorne and John Virgo, with their Northop GC and Penina Resort teams, scoring well in second and third places.
		It was a day to remember for Northop’s Rod Kavanagh who had a hole-in-one at Penina’s par 3 at the 8th hole — the first ever hole-in-one in the seven-year history of the tournament.
		Willie Thorne rounded off a very successful week scoring 99 to finish third.
	portugalresident.com /portugalresident/showstory.asp?ID=8237 (367 words)

	Ananova - Griffiths coaching pays off for Williams
		Philip Williams, who has received extensive coaching from veteran Terry Griffiths, beat Willie Thorne 5-4 after a four-hour marathon to reach the third qualifying round of the Grand Prix in Newport.
		Williams, 33, is a regular at Griffiths' club in Llanelli and the tactical knowledge passed on by the 1979 world champion paid dividends as his pupil wore down Thorne, another of the game's elder statesmen.
		And the Welshman was keen to pay tribute to Griffiths, who graced many a late-night battle during his 19 year professional career.
	www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_42993.html (233 words)

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