Robertson's focus on good old days

OLD dog Neil Robertson is desperate to keep snooker’s new breed at bay for as long as possible.

- Shane MacDermott

There has been talk of a changing of the guard in the sport over the past couple of weeks.

But normal service resumed at this week’s World Grand Prix, with three of the world’s coveted top four and 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham in the semi-finals.

Robertson, 39 – who will play in today’s showpiece final at Coventry’s Building Society Arena – said: “It’s important you keep stamping your authority on the game.

“The semi-finals this week were made up of four world champions so we aren’t done yet.

“I’ve got many years ahead of me and so do many of the other top players.