“It was a relief winning in Germany, it got the monkey off my back by winning my first tournament as world champion,” he admitted. “I have gained a lot of confidence from it, but then put added pressure on myself, which I probably didn’t need to. “Being there at the birth of my daughter was the perfect feeling and nothing will top that.”. Selby said becoming a dad surpassed being crowned world champion “by a long way”. Since cueing off as a raw 16-year-old in the snooker halls of Leicester, Selby had finally reached the pinnacle of his sport after 15 years of hard graft. He has been married to Vikki Layton since May 24, 2011. Leicester-based Mark and Vikki have been together since 2006 and married in 2011. Selby has tried to juggle snooker’s global Tour with spending time with his family. I do put a lot of pressure on myself in that way, anyway. ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. “Your personal relationships, and your health, are more important than snooker alone. View All Details, Vicky Selby's Contact Info, Social Profiles & More Sofia weighed 7lb 7oz, with mum and baby both doing well. Overall, it’s not been drastic, but not fantastic either. But that’s easier said than done. “They are there to look up to. To be fair, even when I wasn’t world champion I put a lot of pressure on myself anyway, going into tournaments. Vicky L Selby, age 48, Parrish, FL 34219 View Full Report Known Locations: Parrish FL, 34219, South Pasadena FL 33707, St Petersburg FL 33707 Possible Relatives: W Selby, Loretta R Selby… Mark and Vikki Selby are celebrating the birth of their first child, a girl called Sofia Maria who arrived on Tuesday afternoon. “I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve. For Selby’s wife Vikki Layton, herself an international pool player, gave birth to their first child, Sofia Maria on November 11. “Whether that’s because they see me as a bigger scalp being world champion or something, I don’t know.”. Chris Wilder on Sheffield United losing control and confidence, Adam Murray offers update on Barnsley defender Michael Sollbauer. “To be 8-1 up at the end of the first session probably wasn’t a fair reflection on how the match had gone, as a few frames could have gone either way but I managed to pinch them. “I know that if I do play to my capabilities, then I know what I am capable of. “Unless, that is, you can start picking and choosing your tournaments which you play in. But if you haven’t got your health, you can’t be out there playing anyway.”. Being the world champion also means he has the proverbial “target on his back”, as players on the other side of the table look to cause an upset. I understand that my consent will be asked again before any other use be made of my personal data. View All Details, Vicky Selby's Phone #, Address & More Search their Arrest Records, Driving Records, Contact Information, Photos and More... 1) Vicky Selby's Phone & Current Address “With the expectation I was placing on myself, I was thinking ‘am I putting too much pressure on myself?’. PLUS look out for special ticket offers and information on our events around the globe. If I stopped playing tomorrow, I would be happy. Or was I trying too hard? “I seem to have found that this year,” said Selby. For Selby’s wife Vikki Layton, herself an international pool player, gave birth to their first child, Sofia Maria on November 11. A Patent Pending People Search Process. He has suffered early exits in several tournaments, like the UK Championship and Masters, while 19-year-old Leeds rookie Oliver Lines caused a shock by ousting Selby in the qualifiers for the International Championship. “Look at John Higgins and O’Sullivan, they are in their late 30s, and are still competing at the top of their game,” said Selby. I have acknowledged the privacy policy informing me of how my data will be processed, and the measures in place to guarantee the protection of my rights as a data subject, and the relevant points of contacts should I have any question or query. I consent to my personal data being processed so that World Snooker and its affiliates may use it to deliver news and ticket information, as well as to improve the quality and relevance of services to me through online surveys. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. World Champion and world number one Mark will be back on the table at the UK Championship in York later this month. Sofia weighed 7lb 7oz, with mum and baby both doing well. View All Details, View Vicky's Hidden Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, vicky****@gmail, View Vicky's Hidden Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, vicky****@yahoo, View Vicky's Hidden Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, vicky****@hotmail, View Vicky's Hidden Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, vicky****@aol, View Vicky's Hidden Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, vicky****@outlook. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement. “It’s the first time I have experienced it. “Being a dad has been great,” Selby told The Yorkshire Post. All Rights Reserved. This year I have managed to do that, not play in as many tournaments as I did in previous years. Today, he returns to the scene of his greatest sporting moment, although he freely admits that Crucible triumph was surpassed a few months later. View All Details, 2) Social Media Profiles & More In a sport where O’Sullivan – who will be 40 in December – is still the man to beat, and players like John Higgins, 39, are competing at the highest level, age is no longer the barrier it once was. “It was nice to try and spend a little bit of time at home. “Shaun will definitely be in the running in Sheffield to become a world champion for a second time, he’s won three or four tournaments this season and is the form player. Copyright 2020 PeekYou.com. “I played well for the majority of the match,” said Selby, after his Beijing success. On the table, it has been a mixed 12 months for the three-time Masters champion. “I just want to win more titles. “If you look at the likes of Stephen Hendry and O’Sullivan, they just wanted to keep winning, and that is my outlook on the game, too. View the profiles of people named Viki Selby. “Was that why I was under-performing? Join Facebook to connect with Viki Selby and others you may know. 1) Vicky Selby's Phone & Current Address, Vicky Selby's Contact Info, Social Profiles & More. His success in Germany was followed by another title overseas, when he beat fellow Englishman Gary Wilson 10-2 to win the China Open earlier this month. Having won the world title for the first time, that would be nice to win that again. “I got home, had a few days off and then got back on the practice table to prepare for the Crucible.”. “It’s not been too bad a year. Just like every new parent, the arrival of a child suddenly brought clarity Selby’s perspectives. “But then I managed to win the German Masters, which gave me some confidence back again. “A lot of players said to me ‘you have won everything in the game now, as far as the big majors, go out and enjoy it’. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your browser and agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy. To come out the other side and win in Germany was a great feeling, especially beating Shaun Murphy, who is probably one of the form players this year. “I am playing players who are trying, not trying harder because they try to win anyway, but they are performing at a higher level against me. Discover Vicky Selby's address history, phone, age & more. “Being a professional I am so competitive and want to win every game.”. “Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t turn it around and not be world champion. If you try and play in every tournament, your time at home is very limited.”. Mark and Vikki Selby are celebrating the birth of their first child, a girl called Sofia Maria who arrived on Tuesday afternoon. Selby finally found some form to reach the final of the German Masters, where he edged out good friend Shaun Murphy – the former Rotherham potter who tasted Crucible success in 2005 – in a thrilling final, 9-7. “I did feel the pressure of being world champion at the start of the season. I have probably got another 10 years left. Winning at the Crucible was the final piece of the puzzle, having won the Masters and UK Championship previously. “I have won the Masters three times, but it would be great to win that again. I started off a bit ropey, probably did feel the pressure of being world champion a little bit. His 18-14 victory over five-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield saw Selby join an elite group of players to win snooker’s ‘Triple Crown’ of World, UK and Masters titles. It's where your interests connect you with your people. Aged 31, Selby has the potential to play at the top level for another decade. But being the current world champion and a new father has meant the 31-year-old is constantly in demand. “I think it was a little bit of both. “But while I am still playing and competing I want to win more.”, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Mark Selby was born on June 19, 1983 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England as Mark Anthony Selby. Leicester-based Mark and Vikki have been together since 2006 and married in 2011. “We don’t get much time at home to just switch off,” he admitted. I understand that by submitting this form, I will be providing World Snooker with my personal data/information. Speaking to everyone else who have been fathers in the past, they said there’s nothing like it, and there definitely isn’t. “Snooker, at the end of the day, is just a game to do well in. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest stories and videos from the World Snooker Tour.