Ian Brumby
We start our series of ‘Mersey Legends’ player profiles with Ian Brumby, an insight into one of Liverpool’s most successful players. Ian’s career has span over 35 years at both professional and amateur level. At the age of 55 he is still picking up title across Merseyside.
INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
UK Seniors Title : 2006 (v Dean Reynolds 8-4)
North West Open Champion: 1985/2002/2017
Merseyside Champion of Champions:
1986/1987/2002/2011
Merseyside Open Champion:
2002/2006
Mersey Masters Champion:
2010/2013/2019/2020
Liverpool & Wirral Open Champion : 2016/2019
Pontins Senior Title: 2006
Merseyside Junior Champion of Champion: 1985/86
……….Plus a few Pro-Am Titles
Nickname: “The Breeze”
Age: 55
Favourite Football Team?? Liverpool
Best Sporting moments?? 2005 Champions League Final v AC Milan in Istanbul and 2019 Champions League SF 2nd Leg v Barcelona
Favourite Places?? Florida & Mexico
Favourite Band/Artist?? U2
Favourite Film?? Godfather Series
Favourite Actor/Actress?? Robert De Niro
Favourite Food?? Chinese
Favourite Drink?? JD & Coke
Highest Tournament Break?? 147 ( v Paul Davison – 1999 Pro-Am in Leeds (I won the Pro-Am but didn’t get anything for the break )
First 100 Break?? I recall my first century break, exactly 100 v John Parrott at Dudley Institute in Liverpool, on 14th February 1983 (the reason why I was playing snooker on Valentines Day will always remain a secret)
Favourite Venue you have played?? Preston Guild Hall & St George’s Hall
Which player inspired you?? Steve Davis
What would be your chosen ‘walk on’ music?? Money for Nothing – Dire Straits
Who are the toughest opponents you have played?? Willie Thorne and Rod Lawler
Who was/is your favourite player to watch?? Steve Davis; Mark Williams
And Finally…..
If you were playing in the World Final at The Crucible, apart from your family, which 3 celebrities would you invite as your special guests??? Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish and Ricky Gervais