A 1985 UTV report from Coalisland in Co Tyrone, where the
citizens are excited by the news that local hero Dennis Taylor has reached the
final of the World Snooker Championship. He will be facing the most consistent
player of the time, Steve Davis. It would turn out to be a memorable final
which would thrill an entire nation as it went to the final frame.
Basking
in good wishes from neighbours, Dennis's father Tommy Taylor discusses his
son's chances and mentions that unless Dennis insists on him being there he
won't be going to final. Touchingly, he explains that he has a photo of his
late wife in the house and that she has been helping to guide the balls in for
Dennis. He feels that he wants to keep watching the tournament that way. Taylor
would go on to do his mother's memory proud and win the thrilling final after
an epic comeback.