Steve Davis
The 'nugget' competes against players almost half his age.

Ken Doherty
Ireland's Ken Doherty will hope to impress in front of a home crowd.

Peter Ebdon
Memories of his 1995 win could be enough inspiration for Peter Ebdon

Stephen Hendry
The best player the game has ever seen may show some of the old magic.

John Higgins
As defending champion, John Higgins faces tough opposition.

Stephen Lee
Stephen Lee will hope to challenge the world's top four players in Dublin.

Alan McManus
The Scot will be trying to kick-start an indifferent season thus far.

Fergal O'Brien
Dubliner Fergal O'Brien may take advantage of familiar surroundings.

Ronnie O'Sullivan
The crowd will hope to see the charismatic O'Sullivan in full flow.

Matthew Stevens
Matthew Stevens is looking for his first victory of the season.

Jimmy White
Already a finalist this season Jimmy White will want to go one better.

Mark Williams
Mark Williams could show the kind of form which makes him World number one.