The referee from the snooker city, Brendan Moore took charge of Crucible finals in 2014, 2018 and 2023. He now works for Matchroom Multisport as Tournament Director, notably on the growing global nine-ball pool tour, but still pulls on his snooker gloves for the Champion of Champions event.
From: Sheffield
Highest break: 63, only the once. Never got close to it again.
Qualified as a referee: September 2002
First Pro game: September 2004, Grand Prix qualifier between David Roe and Patrick Wallace.
Most memorable match: The 2023 World Championship final. The whole occasion was so memorable because it was my last one for World Snooker, especially receiving a gift on the arena floor before the final and getting such a great reception. The final itself between Mark Selby and Luca Brecel was amazing, including the first ever maximum break in the Crucible final, which happened to be the tenth 147 I had refereed.
Most embarrassing moment: I don’t think I’ve had one yet!
If you weren’t a referee what would you do? I’d sell up, move abroad somewhere warm and buy a bar.
Which is the toughest rule to apply? The simultaneous hit.
What do you carry in your pocket? Two ball markers, a £5 coin and a pen.
Where do you get your gloves? I purchase a few pairs every time I go over to China from one of the referees over there.
Interests: I love football and follow Sheffield Wednesday home and away as often as possible. I’m a huge fan of American Football, in particular Miami Dolphins. I have four Grandchildren and when I’m home I love spending time with them.