Well it's arguable, and the rack pack argued it that way, that Higgins had a big hang-up about Steve Davis anyway and they way that those with more flair were not getting the money. Given his infamous, "I hate Steve Davis" quote that I remember him making after some victory in the mid 80s its hardly surprising that Davis had any sympathy with or for him. Plus I find it not that too difficult for him to avoid socialising with him.