Name: Darren Appleton

Nickname: Dynamite

Home Town: Pontefract

Date and Place of Birth: 08/02/76 Pontefract

Family: Mum and dad and 2 brothers Shane and Craig

Wins / High Finishes In Last 12 Months: Mosconi Cup team member, ranked in top three of European rankings.

Top Three Career Achievements: World 10 Ball Champion, US Open 9-ball champion, World Pool Masters Champion, WPA world no 1 and Mosconi Cup Most Valuable Player.

Biggest Disappointment: Not winning World 8-Ball Championships and 2009 Challenge of Champions

Favourite Pool Player (one only) Alex Pagulayan

Favourite Pool Venue: York Hall, London - Mosconi Cup

Sporting Hero: Lee Westwood / Paul Scholes

Cues Used: Predator 5k 6 with 3142 shaft

Hobbies: Fishing, football and golf

Other sports played: Boxing, football, fishing and golf

Sponsors: Predator cues and LA Cafe

Favourite band/singer: Leona Lewis and U2

Like About Pool: Big tv arenas, Matchroom events and competing at the top level and traveling

Dislike About Pool: Badly organised tournaments

Occupation Other Than Pool: None

Describe Yourself in Ten Words: Friendly, charming, focused, kind, determined, honest, independent, funny, caring, passionate and open minded.