Gordon Farquher: Rex Williams is more determined than ever to stay in his job (BBC Radio 5 Live)

The pair and many other top snooker figures will be attempting to capture five seats that are available on the board, and in the process, unseat the chairman of the organisation, Rex Williams.

He has been the target of severe criticism within the game, with many of the top pros claiming that under Williams, the game has lost its profile and some of its revenue.

"The present board are square pegs in round holes." said six-times world champion Davis. "They know nothing about big business and are not prepared to restructure the association."

Williams is defiant in the face of the criticism, saying that he is "more determined than ever to remain in position as long as I can so that I can help to safeguard our members from being taken over by liars and scandal-mongers."

Other professionals looking for positions of power are Dennis Taylor, Tony Knowles, Jason Ferguson and Mark Johnston-Allen.

Of the five seats available, four will see the current members seeking re-election. They include Ray Reardon, like Davis a six-times world champion.

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The conflict between the board and players dates back to last year, when chief executive Jim McKenzie was ejected from office after just five months.

He has since brought an action against the WPBSA which is due to be heard in the High Court next month.