• Snooker

Dott parts company with manager Pat Mooney

ESPN staff
May 7, 2010
Graeme Dott released a statement regarding his intentions to split from his manager © Getty Images
Enlarge

World Championship runner-up Graeme Dott has decided to part company with manager Pat Mooney following allegations of his involvement in match-fixing.

Mooney and 2009 world champion John Higgins, who Mooney also represents, are alleged to have been prepared to fix frames at high-profile tournaments. Both men firmly deny the allegations, which have led to a full inquiry by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.

Higgins has been suspended from playing until a resolution to the investigation is reached, while Mooney stood down from his position on the WPBSA board immediately after news of the scandal broke.

Dott, who was beaten 18-13 by Australian Neil Robertson in this year's Crucible final, released a brief statement announcing the decision to split from his manager.

"Further to the press reports last week involving Mr Pat Mooney, I have terminated my representation contract with Pat Mooney and FSTC Management with immediate effect," Dott said. "I will have no further dealings with either of these parties."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices