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!
13. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The winning Portsmouth league team that beat rivals Gosport in 2011 Photo: National World
14. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Portsmouth winners of the 2010 Copnor Cup. From left: John Sproates, Jon Challacombe, Matt Paffett, Jamie Farrow, Tom Sproates, Lee Newman, Tom Carson and Greg Carson Photo: steve toms
15. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Stoke B celebrate winning the league title. From left: Roger May, Tony Brown, Dave Coombs, and Joe Booker from Stoke B celebrate winning the title Photo: big snooker loopy
16. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
CO-OP 'B'. From left: Marc Ricketts, Tony Best, Tony Turvey, Dan Harrison, Geordie Bland, Joe Ash, Karl Ricketts and Ray Pratt. Photo: Mick Young