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!
17. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Portsmouth Royals players Martin Challacombe, Jason Orchard, Paul Chivers, Dan Wells, Dave Chivers, John Wilson and Cliff Greenwood. Photo: Mick Young
18. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Tommy O'Neil, Chris Hardiman, Phil Andrews, Hugh Pollard, Wayne Brenchley and Greg Harding all played for Water Company. Photo: Mick Young
19. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Portsmouth 'A' in 2007, from left: Tom Sproates, Brett van Kemp, Lee Newman, Jamie Farrow, Matt Paffett and Barry Turner. Photo: Mick Young
20. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Stoke B lifteS the inaugural Ted Carroll Challenge Shield. Photo: National World
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