Former World No1 Steve Davis has revealed that placing bets on themselves to lose a match is common practice among snooker players. “That doesn’t mean in any way they want to lose,” he insists. “But they saw it as a consolation prize if they did.” Hmm, all of a sudden Dennis Taylor’s 1985 win has a whole new look to it. Read more.
Snooker players back themselves to lose, says Davis
