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UK Championship 2016: Peter Lines supporting son Oliver in York
- Updated: November 28, 2016
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Lines father, Lines son: Snooker family causing shocksVenue: York Barbican Dates: 22 November to 4 DecemberCoverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Connected TV, Red Button, BBC Sport website and app from Saturday, 26 November. TV times and channels
Peter Lines says his own shock run at the UK Championship is just a “bonus” and he would much rather see his son Oliver progress deeper into the tournament.
Amateur Peter, 46, earned a stunning win over reigning champion Neil Robertson on his way to the third round, while Oliver, 21, joined his father in the last 32 by beating world number three Judd Trump.
It is the first time a father-and-son pair have reached that stage of a ranking event since Geoff and Neal Foulds in 1986.
“We are on a high. If he’s doing well, that’s what I want,” Peter told BBC Sport.
“I will try as hard as I can and if I come out on top all …
