So we were delighted to stumble across these images taken in the early 2000s of players preparing to compete in the local leagues.
See if you can spot anyone you know – or even yourself for that matter as we salute you!
1. Portsmouth snooker scene
Emsworth Snooker Club players in 2007, left to right: Tony May, Dave Roberts, John Morrison, Shaun Picton, Wayne Talley, Andy Peat, Jim Baldwin and Matt Beardsworth. Photo: National World
2. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Pictured in 2007 - the Alexandra Bowls Snooker team. Left to right: Matt Sheath, Karl Davies, Adam Howson, Paul Taylor, Alan Freemantle and David Harfield. Photo: National World
3. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The 2007 Gamekeepers team from Waterlooville. Photo: National World
4. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The Waterlooville A snooker team with the Portsmouth 2005 Division One Cup. Photo: National World
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