Alan Thatcher
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Founder of World Squash Day, Squash Mad and the new Squash 200 Partnership, building clubs of the future. Founder of the Kent Open and co-promoter of the St. James's Place Canary Wharf Classic. Author and Public Speaker.
Author Articles
Christina Rees, MP and former Wales No.1, leads Commons debate on squash and the Olympics
Christina Rees, MP and former Wales No.1, leads Commons debate on squash and the Olympics
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
It’s not every day...
Interview: New Year message of hope from WSF president Zena Wooldridge
Interview: New Year message of hope from WSF president Zena Wooldridge
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
World Squash Federation president Zena Wooldridge has sent...
Dessouky back in top 10 as Rösner’s retirement results in rankings reshuffle
Dessouky back in top 10 as Rösner’s retirement results in rankings reshuffle
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The latest PSA men’s world ranking list...
Sabrina Sobhy makes history with three Americans in top 20 for the first time
Sabrina Sobhy makes history with three Americans in top 20 for the first time
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The PSA Women’s World Rankings...
MBE for Andrew Shelley in Queen’s New Year Honours List
MBE for Andrew Shelley in Queen’s New Year Honours List
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Former World Squash Federation Chief Executive Andrew Shelley has...
PSA chief Alex Gough hopes for a happy new year after a tough time in 2020
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
PSA chief Alex Gough is looking forward to a brighter future for the World Tour after facing some...
Rösner retires: German “Tree Chopper” Simon brings the axe down on PSA career
Rösner retires: German “Tree Chopper” calls time on PSA career
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Simon Rösner, the greatest German squash player of...
Dessouky masters Momen to reach Black Ball final against Farag
Dessouky masters Momen to reach Black Ball final against Farag
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Fares Dessouky achieved a landmark first victory over world...
James Willstrop and Joel Makin line up another major clash in Egypt
James Willstrop and Joel Makin line up another major clash in Egypt
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
James Willstrop meets fellow Brit Joel Makin...
Amanda Sobhy, Sarah-Jane Perry and Joelle King outnumber Egyptians in Cairo
Amanda Sobhy, Sarah-Jane Perry and Joelle King outnumber Egyptians in Cairo
By ALAN THATCHER and SEAN REUTHE
Amanda Sobhy, Sarah-Jane Perry and Joelle King not only...
Breaking news: Squash legends label the Olympics “a mockery”
Squash legends label the Olympics “a mockery”
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Former world champions Nick Matthew, Laura Massaro and Michelle Martin have all...
Zena Wooldridge is new WSF president
Zena Wooldridge is new WSF president
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Zena Wooldridge has been elected as the new World Squash Federation (WSF)...
Paul Coll is first Kiwi to reach top four since Ross Norman in 1989
Paul Coll is first Kiwi to reach top four since Ross Norman in 1989
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
New Zealand’s Paul Coll has...
Nour El Sherbini stays at number one in December PSA rankings
Nour El Sherbini stays at number one in December PSA rankings
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini has stayed at World...
Coach Campion delighted as Kennedy and Parker take England Squash Challenge titles
Coach Campion delighted as Kennedy and Parker take England Squash Challenge titles
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Correspondent
England Squash national coach David Campion was...