BLUES fans may still be waiting to see their team lift some silverware – but at least one high-profile Evertonian has got his hands on a trophy this season.

Controversial snooker player John Higgins won another World snooker title against worthy opponent Judd Trump recently, and pulled on his Everton scarf to celebrate afterwards.

John, whose loyalties are split between the Toffees and Celtic, claimed his fourth Betfred.com World Championship title on Monday as the most harrowing 12 months of his life ended in triumph.

Higgins broke down in tears at mention of his late father, the man who guided his career and died in February, but savoured his victory.

He said: "It's been great. It's an unbelievable moment."

A year ago to the day, Higgins was the subject of frame-fixing allegations which overshadowed the final. He was charged by the snooker authorities, but battled to clear his name and largely succeeded.

The fixing charges were dropped and a six-month ban for minor offences around betting kept him sidelined only until November.

A triumph at the UK Championship in December was followed by the Welsh Open title in February, just days after the death of his father, John snr.