There was no one more deserving of pickking up the UK Newcomer of the Year award in 2006 after racking up six final table appearances in major events. In his first year as a professional, 34-year old Nick Slade also registered solid back-to-back EPM and EPT performances.

Congratulations on winning the Newcomer of the Year. Unfortunately you can’t win again – so who’s your tip for 2007?
One person to watch next year will be Zahir ‘Zippy’ Aslam. He’s done very well on the local circuit. He won the Grosvenor Grand Prix in Walsall, but needs to get into some of the major events. I’m sure he’ll win some of them because he’s such a quality player.

What are your own plans for the upcoming year?
I want to improve on 2006. I don’t want to be seen as having a freak first year in poker. I want ... Read more »