5.8.09

THE NEARLY DEAD PARROTT SKETCH

I watched most of John Parrott's match against Michael White in the Shanghai Masters qualifiers yesterday and it's clear that the former world and UK champion is now merely going through the motions.

John doesn't need to be going to Prestatyn and I feel pretty certain that his professional career is now not far off being at an end.

I was impressed, though, by White. OK, so he was given plenty of chances but he has a very nice cue action and, at 18, represents the future of the sport.

Parrott was young once. In the early 1980s he wore a chocolate brown suit on Junior Pot Black and went on to become one of the game's leading players for the best part of a decade.

He won the World Championship at the time Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis and Jimmy White were all playing terrific stuff.

But he didn't look like he'd practised much for yesterday's match. Lack of motivation coupled with lack of preparation means that the end is surely in sight.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Surely Strictly Come Dancing awaits for JP.

Anonymous said...

Naaa he's just restin'

Anonymous said...

He should give someone else a chance if he's just going through the motions - its not like he needs the few quid.

At least jimmy is playing a bit and still putting his heart into it.

Anonymous said...

I remember at the WC qualifiers a few years ago, he missed an easy shot and as he sat down I heard him say "dont know why I'm even bothering", he did win the match though.

Anonymous said...

If he hadn't have been nailed to the perch he'd have packed the game in last season.

Bryan said...

yeah really if cant be bothered there are plenty of young lads (And older lads) on the pios who would be.
He got to last 16 of grand prix last year so uo to then he must have gave a hoot.

Anonymous said...

as long as he is trying he is entitled to be there no matter how much play he puts in on his own.

Anonymous said...

John Parrot seen Ray Stubbs Leaving the BBC as a door opening for Him.

he looked like a spent force.

Anonymous said...

his trying though? i didnt see the match but the last few mins and his last shot is on youtube and even though he was 4 nil down he could still win the frame hee just got down a played an awful shot and then conceaded. Last year he had a medical reason for not going to China but managed to present BBC's coverage of anitree un the same week, so erm, he says himself now as a TV Presenter, Pundit and part time snooker player

Janie said...

It reminded me of the gulf between the generations.

I distinctly remember Michael White coming on a trip to the Crucible aged 10 or 11 and John Parrott watched Mikey playing and commented "I don't ever want to have to play him".
And he was right!

Anonymous said...

Off Topic but regarding the poll there are 5 players that started out in the first Qualifieng Round stil in the Tournament.

Anonymous said...

anon 8.39

every player is part time these days..

Anonymous said...

TO 11:57 PM

VERY TRUE!!!AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM'S KEPT THE WAY IT IS NOW, PLAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE PART TIME!

Anonymous said...

i dont see what not being able to play snooker due to a bad back has got to do with being able to stand in front of a camera and comment on horseracing.

some may say he was at it, but without proof thats all just hearsay and rumours, even if it were true.

the truth is people can have a bad back so that they cant bend down and play snooker but are still able to stand upright without much pain or discomfort.

i sometimes think some people on here dont think before they type...?

Anonymous said...

anon at 7.37, are you John Parrott? if you are hi