David Taylor (snooker player) David Taylor (snooker player) David Taylor (born 29 July 1943) is a retired English professional snooker player. He won the World and English Amateur Championships in 1968, before the success of those wins encouraged him to turn professional. Although an excellent player, Taylor never quite reached the very top of the game. He was nicknamed "The Silver Fox" because of his prematurely grey hair. He reached three major finals, but lost them all. The first was the UK Championship in 1978 (he lost to Doug Mountjoy 9–15). Then, in 1981, he lost to Steve Davis in the Yamaha Organs Trophy
2007 Welsh Open (snooker) seed with World Champion Graeme Dott seeded 2. The remaining places were allocated to players based on the world rankings. Qualifying for the tournament took place between 6 and 8 January 2007 at Pontins in Prestatyn, Wales. 2007 Welsh Open (snooker) The 2007 Welsh Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 12 and 18 February at the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales. Shaun Murphy became the first player to compile four consecutive century breaks in a best of 9 match against Jamie Cope. Stephen Lee was the defending champion, but he lost his last 32 match