Snooker star Stephen Lee set to appeal 12-year ban for match-fixing
Sport's governing body receives notice of appeal as disgraced Lee seeks to contest 'outrageous' suspension
Snooker player Stephen Lee looks set to appeal against the 12-year ban he was handed last month.
The former world number five was suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association after being found guilty of seven-match fixing charges between 2008 and 2009.
However, the WPBSA made a statement on their website earlier today to announce Lee's appeal intentions.
The statement read: "The WPBSA has received notice of appeal from solicitors representing Stephen Lee.
"He is appealing against the finding of the tribunal, the sanction and the costs awarded.
"The WPBSA has asked Sport Resolutions UK to manage the appeal process and appoint an independent QC to chair the Appeals Committee."
Lee was expected to face a lifetime ban, but seems unlikely he would return to the sport even after the 12-year suspension.
He reacted to the ban last month, admitting he was left 'devastated' and continued to plead his innocence.
The 38-year-old said: "Snooker is all I know, it's a game that I love. My career's over. My dad could beat me if I'm 50.
"It's just absolutely outrageous. I am absolutely devastated at what's happened here."
At the time of the decision, five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suggested there are many more snooker players that throw matches.