The six-time World Championship finalist is still competing on the professional tour, reaching the last 32 of the Scottish Open earlier this month, despite being more than four decades older than some of his fellow pros.
After being eliminated in Edinburgh the Whirlwind mentioned that he was coming to the end of his career, but asked if he is thinking about retiring, the legendary Londoner was clear that he is nowhere near hanging his cue up just yet.
‘What you’ve got to remember is that I was stoned for 20 years. To win the titles what I did, and to get to all those finals, it’s a miracle! ‘I’ve still got unfinished business with the game. I can still play.’ The Whirlwind is busy over Christmas, playing an exhibition in Macau and then he will be starring in the new Mr Vegas Snooker 900, taking on fellow legends Stephen Hendry and Dennis Taylor in his group stage on 29 December at Epsom Racecourse, live on Channel 5.
The event, which also features Ken Doherty, Tony Knowles and Joe Johnson, sees White kick off his day against Hendry, his old foe who beat him in four Crucible finals. Asked if he still has added motivation when taking on the Scot, White said: ‘Of course! Whenever I can beat him it’s nice. ‘We have a great rivalry. I had a great rivalry with Steve Davis and then Stephen Hendry and people love to see that match.
