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!
5. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The Portsmouth Oddballs at Fareham Snooker Club in 2005. Photo: National World
6. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The 2005 Portsmouth Snooker Team at Portsmouth Snooker Club, Commercial Road. From left: Steve Peckham, Richard King, Paul Hollyer, Mick Hall, Dave Sheen and Bruce Wellham Photo: National World
7. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The Copnor Snooker Team pictured at Portsmouth Snooker Club in 2005. From left: Jon Sunderland, Mick Hall, Scott Compton, Dave Sheen and Peter Rook. Photo: National World
8. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The participants in the 2011 handicapped pairs finals at Craneswater Club. Left to right: referee Steve Toms, Matt Paffett, Jon Sproates, Greg Harding, Chris Handyman, Frankie Stanley, James Green, Matt James, Matt Hannamm and referree Dennis Hushley. Photo: National World