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Focusing on the tumultuous life of Alexander Gordon Higgins, the book explores the complexities of a man who was anything but nice. Known as The People's Champion, Higgins revolutionized snooker in the 1980s, captivating audiences with his unpredictable and obsessive nature. Through the eyes of his friend John Virgo, readers encounter the highs and lows of Higgins' life, marked by gambling, drug use, and chaotic behavior, all while recognizing the undeniable excitement he brought to the sport.

The gambling, the drugs and the sheer uninhibited madness of the man were well documented. But there was always a buzz around Alex. Drawing upon unrivalled access to the Hurricane's friends and colleagues, this is an affectionate and honest portrait of the most legendary player ever to hit the world of snooker.

In this revelatory memoir, snooker player John Virgo turns the spotlight on himself, sharing secrets from his forty years at the top of one of the world's most popular sports.Famous for his hilarious impersonations of snooker's biggest stars, JV is a household name thanks to his razor-sharp BBC Snooker commentary and the much-loved quiz show Big Break.A fascinating insight into British sporting life, taking readers from John's childhood in Salford, through smoky snooker dens, to tournaments and championships all over the world, as he relives travelling on Concorde, rubbing shoulders with royalty and much more.Admiringly nicknamed 'Mr Perfection', John tells how he overcame adversity to become UK champion, yet also reveals how gambling wrecked his dreams of becoming World Champion, and almost bankrupted him.An affectionate reminder of a time when Britain - and sport - took themselves a little less seriously.With a foreword by snooker legend Jimmy White.

This book provides a detailed examination of the UK market abuse regime and analyses the impact and applications of the EU and UK regulations. The second edition of this well received work is updated to include important enforcement policy decisions and market abuse cases decided by the FSA and referred to the Financial Services Markets Tribunal.