JIMMY WHITE sensationally qualified for the UK Championship at the age of 60 and then vowed: I can win the title again.
The Whirlwind gave everyone a reminder of his timeless ability on the baize as he booked his spot in the 32-player main draw at the Barbican in York.
White thumped Welshman Dominic Dale 6-1 in a scrappy fourth and final round of qualifying in Sheffield.
It was 30 years ago that he won this prestigious tournament by beating John Parrott in the final at the Preston Guild Hall.
And he said: “If I didn’t think I couldn’t win, I wouldn’t play.