The action starts at the Crucible on Saturday morning.

‘I feel absolutely dreadful.’

‘I know this might sound silly but I think I’d rather be at the Crucible.’

The 16 qualifiers have made it to the Crucible.

Could it happen?

‘Knowing how I was you can sort of see it in people now and pick it up.’

‘He’s showing improvement, which is what you want to see.’

‘I felt better than I’d ever expect in that position, because I dream about it most nights.’

‘I’m so proud of myself.’

‘It’s an unfair thing to define you by.’

‘There are some great players out there right now.’

The teenager is a serious talent.

Judgement Days are upon us!

Perfection and history from Page.

A welcome boost for the Red Devils.

‘I know, but I don’t know.’

‘He is still the person that we think can fly.’

‘That’s down to the manager.’

‘That’s down to the manager.’

‘Honestly, you don’t know where to start or where to build the first step from.’

‘He was just being focussed, I guess.’

‘He was just being focussed, I guess.’

A classy touch.

A classy touch.

A really bad afternoon for the Red Devils.