As "Dynamite" cued up in Barnsley for his farewell tournament, the world's media paid tribute to Darren Appleton's incredible year by showering him with articles, interviews and photo features as both AZBilliards & InsidePOOL magazine announced him as their "Player of the Year 2010" and the rest line up to applaud the Yorkshireman's string of breakthrough achievements in the last 12 months.
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JANUARY 2010
The year started with a low as Team Europe are beaten by Team Asia in January.
Appleton was disappointed at the Asia vs Europe 9-Ball Team Challenge 2010.
Photo © The Brunei Times/Rudolf Portillo - & used by Pro9 with express permission.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1218
FEBRUARY 2010
Daz bounces back, with a little help, to win the World Team Championships!
Darren Appleton celebrates with Team UK, the new World Team Champions.
Photo © Markus Hofstätter/Touch Magazine - used by Pro9 with express permission.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1233
OCTOBER 2010
Dynamite makes history when he becomes the first Brit to ever win the US Open!
Great Britain's Darren Appleton is the new 2010 US Open Champion.
Photograph ©JRCalvert/InsidePOOL - used by Pro9 with express permission.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1423
DECEMBER 2010
Darren adds a rare Euro Tour title to his collection of 2010 trophies!
Appleton ends the Euro Tour season with another victory for the UK in Spain!
Photograph © EPBF / Bethan Louise Sage - & used by Pro9 with express permission.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1458
DECEMBER 2010
...And Europe end the year with a bang, with a victory at the Mosconi Cup!
Darren Appleton - Team Europe win the Mopsconi Cup
Photo ©Lawrence Lustig/Matchroom Sport - used by Pro9 with express permission.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1470
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