Davis makes Crucible return

Steve Davis, an ever-present participant at the World Championship from 1979 to 2000, will appear at snooker’s most famous venue for the first time in three years after winning a thrilling qualifying match in Torquay.

Steve Davis, an ever-present particpant at the World Championship from 1979 to 2000, will appear at snooker’s most famous venue for the first time in three years after winning a thrilling qualifying match in Torquay.

Davis, six times a winner of the Embassy World Championship, beat Welshman Ryan Day 10-8.