‘I can’t wait to get out there’published at 17:56
Result: Gilbert 13-8 Maguire
Dave Gilbert fought back tears speaking to BBC Two after reaching the semi-finals: “I was struggling to even get to the qualifers to be honest. I was thinking of turning up, taking my 10 grand and going home.
“Andy Lee (fellow player and friend who has helped him) – lifesaver. I’m sorry I haven’t been like this for a while. I can’t wait to get out there.
“I’m feeling good. I’ve won a lot of scrappy games, just battling.”
On possibility of facing John Higgins again after losing to him in the semi-final five years ago: “I’d love to play the great man again and see how we fare. He’s a legend and I’d love to have that challenge again.”
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