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in the last 32, before losing 4–5 (from 3–0 and 4–1 up) against
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fan. He has three children and is separated from his wife.
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3694:(in German). Billard Center Im Funken. Archived from
3401:"Chris Turner's Snooker Archive – Top Century Makers"
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3572:. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from
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3507:"Dave Harold quits snooker due to poor sight"
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3013:Non-ranking finals: 2 (1 title)
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3108:Pro-am finals: 6 (3 titles)
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1275:Players Championship Finals
398:5–4 and defending champion
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3624:. Global Snooker Centre.
3598:. Global Snooker Centre.
3570:cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
3268:Pontins Pro-Am - Event 6
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37:2012 Paul Hunter Classic
3755:English snooker players
2984:Northern Ireland Trophy
2054:Northern Ireland Trophy
1482:Non-ranking tournaments
3403:. 2008. Archived from
3347:. 2007. Archived from
3127:Opponent in the final
3032:Opponent in the final
2886:Opponent in the final
2691:NR / Non-Ranking Event
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3371:"Dave Harold Q&A"
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419:2008 Shanghai Masters
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3654:on 27 December 2020
3576:on 16 February 2012
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3145:Pontins Autumn Open
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450:2013 German Masters
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2026:Non-Ranking Event
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211:Top 16 (1996–2002)
3539:"Ranking History"
3433:. 11 April 2002.
3427:"15. Dave Harold"
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