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Chris Melling and Tom Ford are looking to claim the Pairs Cup title in their first year together in the competition.

Melling and Ford hope to floor favourites as Malta knocks teen out of Finals

Chris Melling and Tom Ford, pictured together after winning their initial group in July, are ready to go again on Monday.

Chris Melling and Tom Ford, pictured together after winning their initial group in July, are ready to go again on Monday.

Keighley potter Melling fighting with Ford to make November Finals Night

Arfan Dad made a bright start twice in Blackpool but could only watch on in defeats to Craig Waddingham and Shaun Chipperfield, who went on to win the two tournaments.

Arfan Dad made a bright start twice in Blackpool but could only watch on in defeats to Craig Waddingham and Shaun Chipperfield, who went on to win the two tournaments.

Keighley potter Dad denied by eventual winner twice in a row in Blackpool

Arfan Dad hopes to be celebrating after the Ultimate Pool Masters.

Arfan Dad hopes to be celebrating after the Ultimate Pool Masters.

Dad gets early boost as Keighley pair roll up for Masters

Chris Melling made the quarter-finals of the World Championships, despite being unseeded.

Chris Melling made the quarter-finals of the World Championships, despite being unseeded.

Keighley pool ace Melling narrowly misses out on becoming World Champion

Chris Melling. Picture: Ultimate Pool

Chris Melling. Picture: Ultimate Pool

Keighley pool star loses out to Brennan in thrilling final

Chris Melling celebrates making the Champions League Finals Night.

Chris Melling celebrates making the Champions League Finals Night.

Keighley pool maestro Melling makes Champions League Finals night

Arfan Dad put up a good fight in the UK Open last week, only beaten by two eventual quarter-finalists.

Arfan Dad put up a good fight in the UK Open last week, only beaten by two eventual quarter-finalists.

Keighley ace loses to top Germans at UK Open as Bradford star Boyes shows class

Arfan Dad will hope to be celebrating come Sunday night, but he has a tough group to get through at the Players Championships first.

Arfan Dad will hope to be celebrating come Sunday night, but he has a tough group to get through at the Players Championships first.

Keighley pool aces fighting for prestigious Players Championships title

Chris Melling (right) looked on for his sixth Ultimate Pool title at the weekend, but came up just short.

Chris Melling (right) looked on for his sixth Ultimate Pool title at the weekend, but came up just short.

Melling whacked by Whelan after scintillating run to semis in Blackpool

Chris Melling lives and breathes pool and is still one of the main draws on the British circuit.

Chris Melling lives and breathes pool and is still one of the main draws on the British circuit.

Record-breaking Keighley ace Melling embracing the volume

Arfan Dad and Craig Waddingham have shown their success as a pair in the past, but they fell just short on Monday.

Arfan Dad and Craig Waddingham have shown their success as a pair in the past, but they fell just short on Monday.

Keighley pool ace misses out on Pairs Cup semis with regular partner

Chris Melling was over in America last week.

Chris Melling was over in America last week.

Mixed bag for Melling at prestigious US Open

Chris Melling came so close to an Ultimate Pool Pro Series victory.

Chris Melling came so close to an Ultimate Pool Pro Series victory.

Keighley ace Melling beaten in Ultimate Pool final after thrilling run

Chris Melling is set to take part in a fascinating Christmas event in Essex.

Chris Melling is set to take part in a fascinating Christmas event in Essex.

Keighley potter Melling set for epic 'Clash of the Titans' event

Chris Melling is due back from China while a tournament he's in is still ongoing.

Chris Melling is due back from China while a tournament he's in is still ongoing.

China clash a headache as Keighley pool ace Melling talks crazy schedule

Chris Melling came so close to making it through with the big boys in the last-64 in Germany.

Chris Melling came so close to making it through with the big boys in the last-64 in Germany.

Melling misery as Keighley pool ace falls in agonising European decider

Arfan Dad (background) just could not get past his nemesis Gareth Potts at the weekend.

Arfan Dad (background) just could not get past his nemesis Gareth Potts at the weekend.

Dad denied at the last as Keighley star suffers pain against Potts

Chris Melling was left deflated on Monday night, as he and Jack Whelan fell short in the Pairs Cup at the final hurdle.

Chris Melling was left deflated on Monday night, as he and Jack Whelan fell short in the Pairs Cup at the final hurdle.

Melling magic fades at the last on dramatic Pairs Cup night

Arfan Dad, right, beat Mark Selby, left, at an Ultimate Pool event in Blackpool last weekend

Arfan Dad, right, beat Mark Selby, left, at an Ultimate Pool event in Blackpool last weekend

Keighley pool ace beats cue sports legend but misses out in final

Arfan Dad and Chris Melling spent a lot of time sat down this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Arfan Dad and Chris Melling spent a lot of time sat down this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Dad dream dies at Masters as Melling made to suffer in Champions League

Arfan Dad made it through to the last-eight over a month ago, but Finals Day is now here.

Arfan Dad made it through to the last-eight over a month ago, but Finals Day is now here.

D-Day for Dad as Masters glory in the grasp of Keighley potter

Chris Melling and Mick Hill are two of the modern British greats on the professional pool circuit, but there is plenty of amateur talent in the sport too.

Chris Melling and Mick Hill are two of the modern British greats on the professional pool circuit, but there is plenty of amateur talent in the sport too.

Keighley pool amateurs can follow in Melling and Dad's footsteps at Pilky's

Chris Melling (blue) partnered Jordan Shepherd in the Pairs Cup last year, but the pair faced off against each other on Wednesday night, with the Welshman coming out on top.

Chris Melling (blue) partnered Jordan Shepherd in the Pairs Cup last year, but the pair faced off against each other on Wednesday night, with the Welshman coming out on top.

Keighley pool ace Melling bows out of Masters despite crazy clearance

Chris Melling pulled off a stunning kick shot that went viral on social media

Chris Melling pulled off a stunning kick shot that went viral on social media

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Keighley pool ace Chris Melling pulls off stunning kick shot that goes viral

Keighley native Chris Melling will be part of a star-studded field in Leicester next week. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley native Chris Melling will be part of a star-studded field in Leicester next week. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley potter Melling up against best in world for Leicester tournament

Chris Melling has been flexing muscles plenty over the last few weeks, but it was always going to be a tricky challenge for him out in Poland. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling has been flexing muscles plenty over the last few weeks, but it was always going to be a tricky challenge for him out in Poland. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Melling in two thrillers before last-64 grind sees him bow out of World Championships

Chris Melling is going up against a top international field this week in Poland. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling is going up against a top international field this week in Poland. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley native taking on cream of the crop in Poland at World Pool Championship

Chris Melling with his Pro Series trophy on Sunday night, with the victory making him world number one. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling with his Pro Series trophy on Sunday night, with the victory making him world number one. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley superstar Melling made up to be world number one

Chris Melling won Event 2 of the 2023 Ultimate Pool Pro Series on Sunday, beating Callum Singleton 8-3 in the final. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling won Event 2 of the 2023 Ultimate Pool Pro Series on Sunday, beating Callum Singleton 8-3 in the final. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Magic Melling wins second Pro Series title after surviving scary semi-final comeback

Chris Melling won event two of the Ultimate Pool Pro Series last year. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling won event two of the Ultimate Pool Pro Series last year. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley duo and Bradford native tackling first Pro Series weekend in Blackpool

Arfan Dad (left) drew this final game against Jez Graham, which confirmed Neil Raybone's progression into the Champions League last-16. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad (left) drew this final game against Jez Graham, which confirmed Neil Raybone's progression into the Champions League last-16. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Dad drama as Keighley potter left cursing black ball snooker in Champions League

Chris Melling flexed his muscles to produce an outrageous pot and reach the Champions League last-16 on Monday night. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling flexed his muscles to produce an outrageous pot and reach the Champions League last-16 on Monday night. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

'Magic' Melling goes viral as national newspapers and pundits marvel at miracle shot

Chris Melling celebrates after making it into the Champions League last-16 despite the efforts of Luke Gilbert. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling celebrates after making it into the Champions League last-16 despite the efforts of Luke Gilbert. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley magician Melling holds nerve in Champions League thriller

Chris Melling (left) and Karl Boyes (right) now know the schedule and their group opponents for the 2023 edition of Ultimate Pool Champions League. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling (left) and Karl Boyes (right) now know the schedule and their group opponents for the 2023 edition of Ultimate Pool Champions League. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley duo up early in Champions League as Bradford native forced to wait

Chris Melling had to concentrate hard to overcome amateur player John Dunne in last night's Masters group final. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling had to concentrate hard to overcome amateur player John Dunne in last night's Masters group final. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Melling made to graft against battling amateur but makes Masters last-32

Chris Melling was looking good at the halfway point of his game with Jack Whelan, but his opponent hit back to edge a thriller. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling was looking good at the halfway point of his game with Jack Whelan, but his opponent hit back to edge a thriller. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Whelan digs deep to oust in-form Keighley potter Melling in cup quarter-final

Chris Melling had reason to celebrate after two excellent victories yesterday. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling had reason to celebrate after two excellent victories yesterday. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Magic Melling makes last-eight of televised tournament as Dad and Boyes bow out

Chris Melling attempting a shot against long-time rival and friend Mick Hill in a game earlier this year. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling attempting a shot against long-time rival and friend Mick Hill in a game earlier this year. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Melling majorly in the mix as Keighley potter relishes wild winter schedule

Chris Melling poses with the Champion of Champions Shootout trophy last December. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling poses with the Champion of Champions Shootout trophy last December. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley potter Melling battling to defend title and win record prize fund

Chris Melling (right) made it to a Blackpool final at the weekend, but was well beaten by Tom Cousins. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling (right) made it to a Blackpool final at the weekend, but was well beaten by Tom Cousins. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley duo suffer agonising defeats at the last in major pool competitions

Chris Melling (left) will be taking on Karl Boyes (right) in the Ultimate Pool Players Championship quarter-finals on Saturday. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling (left) will be taking on Karl Boyes (right) in the Ultimate Pool Players Championship quarter-finals on Saturday. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley superstar Melling to face Bradford native Boyes at star-studded event

Chris Melling does not play as much nine-ball pool as he used to, but he is still a force in the format, proven by his quarter-final appearance at the US Open last week. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling does not play as much nine-ball pool as he used to, but he is still a force in the format, proven by his quarter-final appearance at the US Open last week. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Magic Melling shines on world stage to make US Open quarter-finals

Arfan Dad is a model of concentration during his 7-5 win over Arron Priest. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad is a model of concentration during his 7-5 win over Arron Priest. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Dad dominates as Keighley potter makes Masters progress

Arfan Dad (right) could only watch on as Rob Wharne beat him in a semi-final six-red shootout. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad (right) could only watch on as Rob Wharne beat him in a semi-final six-red shootout. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Dad dealt with in semi shootout as Keighley potter misses out on Finals Weekend

Chris Melling will scoop £15,000 if he wins Ultimate Pool's Champion of Champions Shootout in December. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling will scoop £15,000 if he wins Ultimate Pool's Champion of Champions Shootout in December. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley potter Melling could scoop £15,000 at Champion of Champions event

Chris Melling poses after making it into Finals Weekend of the Ultimate Pool Players Championship. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling poses after making it into Finals Weekend of the Ultimate Pool Players Championship. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley potter Melling flies into Finals Weekend but struggles at European Open

Arfan Dad (left) and Craig Waddingham won all of their group matches to breeze through. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad (left) and Craig Waddingham won all of their group matches to breeze through. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley potter Dad beats fellow native Melling in surprise cup result

Karl Boyes only returned to the table at the end of last month, with his primary focus of late being on punditry. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Karl Boyes only returned to the table at the end of last month, with his primary focus of late being on punditry. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Bradford icon Boyes up first before Keighley duo in big tournament

Arfan Dad (main) will be going up against his regular travel buddy Chris Melling (inset) next month. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad (main) will be going up against his regular travel buddy Chris Melling (inset) next month. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Dad sees Keighley showdown as decisive as he and Melling lock horns

Arfan Dad will be going up against good friend and fellow Keighley star Chris Melling in his group. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Arfan Dad will be going up against good friend and fellow Keighley star Chris Melling in his group. Pictures: Ultimate Pool.

Keighley duo and Bradford legend set to shine in star-studded event

Chris Melling was one half of the Great Britain B side which reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Pool. Picture: Ultimate Pool

Chris Melling was one half of the Great Britain B side which reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Pool. Picture: Ultimate Pool

Melling aims to climb nine-ball rankings after British team stint at World Cup

Melling fights off fellow Brits to claim World Cup whitewash

Chris Melling, seen here lifting the Champions League Pool trophy last year, has gone out at the last-16 stage this time around. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Chris Melling, seen here lifting the Champions League Pool trophy last year, has gone out at the last-16 stage this time around. Picture: Ultimate Pool.

Melling battles broken ribs but falls just short in Champions League defence