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Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney is entering the UK Open Pool Championship as a wildcard entry.
The World Nineball Tour Ranking event takes place at the Telford International Centre from May 7 to May 12.
And Deeney, who spent the majority of his career at Watford and scored 47 goals in 165 appearances in the top flight, will be trying his hand at a new discipline.
An official press release read: 'the World Nineball Tour is delighted to announce that renowned footballer Troy Deeney will be gracing the tables as a wildcard player for the UK Open Pool Championship
'Deeney, whose passion for sports transcends the football pitch, is set to bring his competitive spirit to the realm of pool in the first Matchroom Major event of the year.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney is entering the UK Open Pool Championship
'As a wildcard entrant, the Ex-Watford FC superstar joins an elite field of players, each competing for the prestigious title and the opportunity to showcase their skills on the British stage.'
Deeney was most recently player-manager of League Two club Forest Green Rovers but was sacked in January after just six games in
