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Is snooker 'dying' in Scotland? Or is it just 'different'?

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John Higgins' Crucible exit ended Scotland 's hopes of a fifth world title for another year .

Higgins was the only Scottish player to compete at the Crucible this year .

Alan McManus , Stephen Maguire and Anthony McGill have all reached the semi-finals.

Scotland has delivered 12 world titles in the last 35 years .

Snooker is pushing to become a more global sport and China is at the forefront of the game.

Six players made it to the last 16 of this year 's world championship this year .

Totten believes there is talent in Scotland but the level of competition makes it increasingly hard to break through.

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English

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33

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