Stephen Lee believes he has “great grounds” for his appeal against his 12-year ban from snooker for match-fixing and will prove part of the case against him is “complete lies”.

Stephen Lee is to appeal against his 12-year ban from snooker and the findings of a tribunal into match-fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association has announced.

The Scottish Crown Counsel have found insufficient evidence to justify a criminal prosecution following an investigation into the 2008 UK Championship match between Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association have confirmed in a statement.

Marco Fu produced a stunning comeback to see off Irishman Mark Allen and reach his first Wembley final.

Stephen Maguire admits he looks forward to the day when he is no longer the subject of a police investigation.