Trivia

For several years he also refereed nine-ball pool tournaments organized by Matchroom Sport.

In 2003 became the first man from outside the United Kingdom to referee the final of the World Snooker Championship. He refereed the 2006 World Final between Peter Ebdon and Graeme Dott.

Lives in Brielle, The Netherlands.

Qualified as a class 1 snooker referee in 1990.

First professional match as a snooker referee was in 1993 between Tony Drago and Steve Davis.

Was in control of all three Masters finals which the late Paul Hunter won, and he describes them as his most memorable matches.

Used to work as a process operator for Shell Chemicals.