Murphy dedicates world title win to his dad

Shock winner Shaun Murphy dedicated his Embassy World Championship title success to his father Tony and claimed: “Without his help, I would not be in this position.”

Murphy dedicates world title win to his dad

Shock winner Shaun Murphy dedicated his Embassy World Championship title success to his father Tony and claimed: “Without his help, I would not be in this position.”

Murphy, a 150-1 outsider at the beginning of the tournament, came from 10-6 down overnight to defeat Matthew Stevens 18-16 in a gripping final at The Crucible.

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