Willie Thorne
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William Joseph Thorne was an English professional snooker player who turned professional in 1975 and competed until 2001. He won one ranking title, the 1985 Classic, and reached the final of the 1985
Snooker player Willie Thorne, circa 1992
Snooker Loopy
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"Snooker Loopy" is a novelty song written by Chas & Dave and performed by them alongside professional snooker players Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne, Terry Griffiths, and Tony Meo, billed a
Willie Thorne
…for BBC Wales on their coverage of the Welsh Open in February each year. Alongside other Matchroom professionals, Thorne featured in the popular song "Snooker Loopy", written and performed by Chas & Dave. In the verse which begins "but old Willie Thorne, his hair's all gorn", Thorne's cameo line was "Perhaps I ought…
Snooker Loopy cover