World champs Taylor and Johnson sign up for Snooker Legends 900

Former World Champions Dennis Taylor and Joe Johnson are amongst a host of marquee names announced for the new 900 Series which will be shown live and exclusively on Sporty Stuff Tv from September 19.

This new 15-minutes, one frame style event promises to open a new and exciting chapter for amateur snooker players globally.

Also announced are legends Tony Knowles and Patsy Fagan as well as former ranking event winners Rory Mcleod, Michael Holt, Michael Georgiou and Tony Drago.

Current and Former World Seniors Champions Lee Walker, Nigel Bond, Darren Morgan and Aaron Canavan will also appear.

With £6,000 per week in prize money “The 900” is the biggest thing to happen on Tv for Amateur Snooker in many years.

The Snooker Legends 900 will see 25 nights of live snooker on Sporty Stuff TV broadcast Monday to Wednesday every night.

The eight weekly winners will then contest the Grand Final on November 16 in a one-off special.

All events will be staged in the Stephen Hendry Matchroom at the Crucible Club in Reading with a total prize fund in excess of £50,000.