John Parrott: My Perfect Player – The 1991 World Champion shares his selections
John Parrott steps into the laboratory (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
We ask players to name who they believe to be the best fit for each part of the body from head to toe – thus, constructing the perfect Snooker player. During the Masters, 1991 world champion, three-time Masters finalist and BBC analyst John Parrott stepped into the laboratory…
Who had the best HAIR?“Me – I’m 52 and it might be grey, but it’s still there!”
Who had the best SNOOKER BRAIN?“I’ll go for John Higgins.”
Who had the best PERSONALITY?“Mark Williams – being as laid-back as him is a massive plus.”
Who had the best TEMPERAMENT?“Mark Williams for the same reason.”
Who had the best WAISTCOATS?“John Virgo.”
Who had the best RIGHT ARM?“Ronnie O’Sullivan.”
Who had the best LEFT ARM?“Jimmy White.”
Who had the best CUE ACTION?“Neil Robertson – it’s as straight as die.”
Who had the best TROUSERS?“I wouldn’t know who has the best ones, but it’s definitely not Mark Williams!”
Who had the best SHOES?“Judd Trump.”