MERVYN KING celebrates his 60th birthday today by being clear of bankruptcy.
A year ago, the two-time Lakeside world championship finalist to after falling into financial ruin by not paying his taxes.
Mervyn King is celebrating his 60th by being clear of bankruptcyCredit: Rex
King feared he might lose his home and even struggle to look after his three beloved dogs after being declared bankrupt.
For the past two decades, the Norfolk-based oche veteran said he “hid my head in the sand” as the debts mounted up.
In March 2025, King was made insolvent at the in London.
However, this month he , especially as he
King, now ranked 125th in the world, told Tungsten Tales ahead of his landmark anniversary: “I got an email – as of March 4, I am released from .
“Great, it’s over, it’s a fresh start and I start again. Just making sure that everything is all proper and above board now.
“I want to help other players, especially the young ones coming up. They are breaking through into this, they are going to be self-employed.
“They need someone behind them. I don’t want these young players to end up in the same position I was in.
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“To through my ranking on the Challenge Tour was fantastic. To get my card as well was unbelievable.
“I had that much pressure on my shoulders. It was fantastic.
“When I compete, I try to leave the thought of money behind. Because if you are playing for money you are playing for the wrong reason.
“Yes, we all need money to survive. I could have done with a better start to the season but it is what it is.
“I’ve got at least two years. I am a bit marmite. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but there you go.
“If I can start finding a bit of form, and back to the really good again, I might be around for a little bit longer than two years. That’s the plan.
“I’m 60 now. I didn’t think I would even reach 40 to be fair. If I can carry on playing the way I am, and that little bit better, I might still be here at 65.”
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