Martin O'Donnell (snooker player)

Martin O'Donnell
O'Donnell at the 2013 German Masters
Born (1986-06-04) 4 June 1986 (age 38)
England
Sport country England
NicknameThe Minister of Defence[1]
Professional2012–2014, 2015–2022, 2023–present
Highest ranking30 (October 2020)
Current ranking 48 (as of 11 November 2024)
Best ranking finishRunner-up (2024 Welsh Open)

Martin O'Donnell (born 4 June 1986) is an English professional snooker player. He gained a two-year place on the main snooker tour by coming through the 2012 Q School. He finished with the most points during the Q Tour of the 2022–23 season and gained a two-year tour card as a result. He is known as "The Minister of Defence" because his initials spell out "MoD" as reference to the UK government body responsible for the Armed Forces.[2]

  1. ^ "Martin O'Donnell". World Snooker Tour. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  2. ^ "'I CAN'T PLAY SNOOKER LIKE THAT' – MARTIN O'DONNELL VOWS TO DITCH GO-SLOW TACTICS AFTER CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE SUCCESS". Eurosport. 28 June 2023.