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5th & 6th
July:
We've had Ben Beachill, so continuing with the baby
theme, last August in Sheffield saw the public debut of the White twins,
Sam and Max, who, at the time, were the cause of extreme joy and
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from January 2005
MOVING ON TO MOVE UP ?
 One
of my favourite men on the circuit is leaving the beautiful city of
Nottingham to move to the East Coast of the USA.
Why? When? All those questions, and more, were answered by the tall
ex-number one John White…
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When is the
“big move” then?
I will be leaving at the end of the season, but our house is on the
market, and as soon as it’s sold, Suzy and the kids will leave for the US.
We will be about an hour and a half's drive from New York, very near to
Suzy’s family (her four brothers and sisters all live less than three
hours’ drive from each other).
So, good for the family, what about the squash?
 There
are a lot of PSA and Super Series tournaments in North America, whereas
there are only two in the UK. For example, I’m going to spend the next
three months commuting between the US and England. So, if I was in
America, I would be able to see my family more often.
I’m also doing a lot of exhibition matches with Peter Nicol over here at
the moment, and we’ll be able to do them over there as well. Not to
mention that I will play League matches in England when I come over for
other tournaments and events.
You've had a very bad period, haven’t you?
 Yes,
I needed to refocus after Qatar. I had a sore knee, and I had to drop out
of Pakistan, but now I think it was for the best. If I had injured myself
more badly, it could have meant six months of absence from the circuit.
Ricketts has done it, and succeeded in his comeback, but he is much
younger than I am! So, I had a six week off period since Qatar. My
National
League match for Nottingham was my first competitive match since the
World Open. I did two exhibition matches with Peter Nicol last week and
this Tuesday, but my NL match was my first real contact with competition,
and it went as well as could be expected.
Are you finding your marks at last?
 The
arrival of the twins upset the routine that Suzy and I had for a few
years. But I’m refocusing on my training now. I'm working on my fitness
with Vaughan Williams, and it's starting to pay off.
I’ve arranged for my training to finish everyday at around 3.30, so I can
pick up my two kids who are now at school full time. And since I took the
decision to move, I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my
shoulders.
How is Suzy dealing with the whole situation?
Well, I felt very guilty about leaving her on her own to take care of the
four kids, and although she says she is fine with it, that she can cope, I
felt terrible. I would like her to have some time for herself, she loves
keeping fit for example, things like that. When we are in the States,
she’ll have the support of her family. They are all very close, it’s a big
happy family, and it’s great.
Will you still play on the circuit?
 Of
course! I intend to do long trips away, like Hong Kong, Qatar, Kuwait,
English and British Opens, etc, knowing that I will feel much less guilty
about leaving Suzy to take care of the kids, as she will have her family
all around her.
I enjoy the travelling, I enjoy playing squash, it’s my job, it’s my
career, it’s me really. And now that I won’t feel that guilty about it,
I’m sure I’ll be able to go up the rankings again. It’s the first time in
five years that I’m not in the top ten, not nice.
So, you’ll try and make it back to the top?
You know, I absolutely adored the feeling of being world number one, it
was a consecration in my career. I know that a lot of players are up for
the spot, Peter Nicol, Lee Beachill, David Palmer, and of course Thierry
who is up there at the moment.
But, after dropping that low in the rankings, after moving my whole family
once again, if I can make it to the top once again, I know the feeling
will be just incredible.
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from August 2004
Framboise meets ...
THE WHITES IN SHEFFIELD…
ALL OF THEM !
 Boy
o boy was I glad when the proud father gave me a ring this morning to let me
know that Suzy, Kyra, Tyler, Max and Sam were coming to town…
Did I jump at the opportunity?
So, if you are only interested in pure squash, get away from this page. But
if you want to see the two cutest babies ever, keep on looking.
“I was very tired at home for 4 or 5 days, because of the complications that
occurred during the delivery of Sam, after Max was born,” said Suzy while
feeding the twins. “But then,
everything is now back to 'normal', apart the fact that they need to be fed
every two hours.”
And both of them!
It’s already so difficult to take care of one new born, but two? That’s why
Suzy’s mum, Pat, came especially from the States to help out.
“Well, John was going to be away a lot in August, so Suzy needed some help,
and I was glad to be able to be there…”
As Brighton had been cancelled, John has been able to stay at home more than
he expected, that way sharing the feeding, the lack of sleep, taking care of
Kyra and Tyler, who told me: “They are twins, and it’s two boys.”
Well, I like to be kept informed, don’t I?
I have to say that I was impressed by how different they both look already.
Max, the first born is much bigger, and looks on the mother's side of the
family, whereas Sam is much smaller, and smiles like John…
And I don’t know how she did it, but 16 days after giving birth to twins,
having a very very difficult delivery indeed, breastfeeding two babies,
taking care of two others, plus John, she looks radiant, and she is already
nearly back in shape.
And you know what?
She has a beautiful family… A beautiful family indeed… |
John with Max (Green)
& Sam (Red)
Kyra, Suzy & Tyler
(twins under the blanket!)
Max is Sleepy!
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Tyler & Kyra |
The Whites have their hands full ... |
Sam and Pat |
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