MARK WILLIAMS has revealed how an ever-so-slight diet change has breathed new life into his career.
‘The Welsh Potting Machine’ hasn’t tasted World Championship glory in nearly a decade-and-a-half but is still one of the most revered players in the sport.
Williams, 49, is eager to end his long wait to return to the summit of snooker, so much so he’s made a change to his eating habits.
During an appearance on Stephen Hendry‘s YouTube channel, he said: “I didn’t used to [eat before a match] but now [coach Lee Walker] makes me.
“I played in the UK, came off and got a Chinese takeaway there.
“I don’t normally want anything but he keeps on whining.”
The Cwm cueist claims he’s particularly felt the benefits of having a pre-match meal during evening matches.
He said: “It’s definitely helped my mind.
‘I found when I was playing at night I was getting really tired…
“I was coming off knackered and with headaches and he was on about it for ages, Walker.
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BELOW is a list of snooker World Champions by year.
The record is for the modern era, widely considered as dating from the 1968-69 season, when the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) took control of the sport.
The first World Championships ran from 1927 – with a break from 1941-45 because of World War II and 1958-63 because of a dispute in the sport.
Joe Davis (15), Fred Davis and John Pulman (both 8) were the most successful players during that period.
Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan share the record for the most titles in the modern era, with seven each.
Most World Titles (modern era)
“And I started and it definitely helped.
“I don’t come off tired anymore, I try and go off and have a banana every frame and a half or something.”
He later added: “Definitely helped me, definitely won me matches when I’ve been 3-3.”
Williams was last in action on Sunday during the World Open 2025 qualifiers, taking on Sunny Akani.
And snooker fans were left STUNNED as he suffered a shock 5-2 loss to the Thai sensation.
