Troy Deeney ‘pushing boundaries’ with wildcard slot at UK Open Pool Championship

Former footballer Troy Deeney hopes his wildcard entry into the UK Open Pool Championship can help “push the sport forward”.

Deeney played in the Premier League with Watford and later had a spell at boyhood club Birmingham before a brief stint in coaching at Sky Bet League Two club Forest Green, where he was sacked after just six matches in charge having taken over following the dismissal of David Horseman.

The 35-year-old is set to switch his focus to the pool table when the UK Open event starts in Telford on May 7.