Name - Roy Kimberley

Nickname - Kimbo

Born – Birmingham 30/5/1971

Sponsors – Birmingham Sports Council / Riley’s Essex St. Birmingham

Years Playing American Cue Sports - 10

Home Club – Riley’s American Pool & Snooker Club, Essex St. Birmingham

Favourite Club -  Riley’s American Pool & Snooker Club, Essex St. Birmingham

Playing cue(s) – Predator SP / Sledge Hammer Break&Jump

Favourite World Pro Pool Players – Ralf Souquet. He is such an all round professional on and off the table.

When and why you started playing pool – I was invited to play for Europe in a tournament against the USA and I never looked back since

How often do you practice – Three times a week if lucky.  I work Full Time and have a young family so my practice time is limited, however for anyone reading this practice is the key to success so if you have the time use it wisely.

How do you practice – My main practice partner is Jonathon Mathers who is ranked in the top 6 of the BPPPA ranking.  I do practice drills on my own such as Banks, Kicks, run outs etc.

The biggest thing you have learned in pool – Never become complacent the game or match can be taken from you in a flash so never presume you have the rack or match won until you have shaken your opponents hand

Your pool career ambition – To become World Champion

Your biggest pool achievement – 2006 and 2007 European 9 Ball Champion

Best tournament you've played in – Europeans 2005, Holland

Your best pool moment – Potting the winning ball for Team Europe in Detroit USA, aired on ESPN Sport Channel

Hobbies – Going to the gym, Fishing, and watching the mighty Aston Villa

Superstitions – Non Really although I do have a set routine prior to my match.

What motivates you – Success and having the opportunity to develop and promote the sport I love.