Name: Chris Melling
Nickname: Cue Boy
Home town: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Date and place of birth: January 27, 1979 - Keighley
Family: Father
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months: 2011 China Open winner, first GB9 Tour in 2010 and 2011, winner 2010 Portugal Open, winner 2010 BCA Grand Masters, winner 9-Ball Challenge Las Vegas
Career achievements: Two-time World 8-Ball Champion, Two-time World Masters (English 8-Ball) Champion, 2011 China Open Champion.
Biggest disappointment: Losing in the last eight of the World 10-Ball Championships.
Favourite player: Earl Strickland.
Favourite venue: Las Vegas.
Sporting hero: Mike Tyson.
Cues used: Predator Icon 7.
Hobbies: Darts, rugby, football, golf and socialising.
Other sports played: Darts and golf.
Favourite band or singer: Oasis.
Like about pool: Winning.
Dislike about pool: Losing.
Occupation other than pool: N/A
Describe yourself: Honest, reliable, likeable, cheerful, consistent, funny, hard-working, thoughtful and pleasant.
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: US Open 9-Ball champion, Euro Tour Spanish Open champion, Mosconi Cup winner and Most Valuable Player, World Player of the Year, third at World 8-Ball Championship, Derby City Straight Pool champion and GB Pro Cup champion.
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.
