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TROY DEENEY is all cued-up to try a new sport…as he battles professional pool players next month.
The former Watford and Birmingham City footballer has accepted a wildcard to appear in the UK Open Pool Championship in Telford between May 7-12.
The ex-Premier League striker was approached by promoters of the World Nineball Tour to get involved in the 256-player event on an invitational basis.
Deeney, 35, told SunSport: “I’m absolutely buzzing.
“I always fancied myself on the table at the training ground with the boys.
“So when this opportunity came up, I jumped at the chance to put myself to the test against some of the world’s top players.
“It was something I couldn’t really turn down. I appreciate athletes in other sports. This has …
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