tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post1857938156125463715..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: PREDICT THE TOP 16!Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64511621204571380382009-07-15T16:10:09.458+01:002009-07-15T16:10:09.458+01:00Thanks Dave.
That was my thinking, he played well...Thanks Dave. <br />That was my thinking, he played well against people ranked 40+, but when he played the likes of Hawkins he lost.<br /><br />I'm hoping to see a few matches of Jimmy v Wattana/Drago.mathsisfunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83054223857280815382009-07-15T13:10:07.196+01:002009-07-15T13:10:07.196+01:00Like many snooker fans, I hope against my better j...Like many snooker fans, I hope against my better judgement that Jimmy can turn things round.<br /><br />But it'll be tough. He had a pretty good season last time but only went up nine places, despite winning more matches than some members of the top 16.<br /><br />It's tough for him in the anonymity of Prestatyn - but then it's tough for everyone.<br /><br />I'd be surprised if he got back in the top 32 but wouldn't rule out a return to the top 48.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37341356193576864462009-07-15T12:54:38.456+01:002009-07-15T12:54:38.456+01:00With only 6 tournaments it is very hard to predict...With only 6 tournaments it is very hard to predict.<br /><br />Dave,<br /><br />Can I ask how you think Jimmy White will do next season? I saw him a few times last season and he still looked almost as good in and around the balls, but his safety play was shocking.<br />Do you think he can break the top 48 or even 32?mathsisfunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13740424074888843842009-07-15T09:15:31.362+01:002009-07-15T09:15:31.362+01:00He is in decline, no doubt about that. I've sa...He is in decline, no doubt about that. I've said for the last two seasons that his long game is just not as good as it was. His short game is still the best in the world, but if he wants to stay at the top his long potting has to improve markedly. The Ronnie of 3 seasons ago would never have lost some of the matches he's lost this year. You also have to question his commitment to the sport, which is a shame as it has given him so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32774521756865495922009-07-14T20:05:11.852+01:002009-07-14T20:05:11.852+01:00O'Sullivan is certainly NOT in decline!O'Sullivan is certainly NOT in decline!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55265785209631079962009-07-14T19:25:45.589+01:002009-07-14T19:25:45.589+01:00hes still in decline though jamiehes still in decline though jamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37762632672076685502009-07-14T16:07:31.961+01:002009-07-14T16:07:31.961+01:00Thats what I meant Dave Ronnie is official number ...Thats what I meant Dave Ronnie is official number 1 I thought thats what I had said. He is not in decline, he won three tournaments more than anyone else last season.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83777722218227565932009-07-14T11:51:01.631+01:002009-07-14T11:51:01.631+01:00Reckon Judd Trump might sneak in aswell as Liang W...Reckon Judd Trump might sneak in aswell as Liang Wenbo. They are both quite well up and both are capable of a good run in events if they have a good drawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30940894175000110732009-07-14T11:50:35.155+01:002009-07-14T11:50:35.155+01:00Ding has not won a match against a top 16 player i...Ding has not won a match against a top 16 player in a ranking tournament since he lost to Ronnie in the Masters. That's two and a half year!<br /><br />I believe that it will only take one breakthrough and he will rediscover his old form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10120213645454531542009-07-14T11:19:46.658+01:002009-07-14T11:19:46.658+01:00The only predictions that I will make is that Joe ...The only predictions that I will make is that Joe Perry, Mark King, Mark Williams and alas, the Nuggett will all fall out of the top 16. Cope will get in, Dott will get back in - the other two places, anyone's guess. Higgins should remain top but I'd have Murphy hot on his heels and ready to assume Number 1 spot the following year. Ronnie will continue to tumble steadily down. I hope Selby can find his winning form again, for me he needs a good start to the season to have a chance of getting into the top 5. I'd predict Carter, Fu and Robertson to have mediocre seasons, and Maguire to remain high in the rankings by virtue of several semi final appearances. <br /><br />Oh hang on that's quite a few predictions.<br /><br />Mystic MegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44760419627116487272009-07-14T10:43:48.305+01:002009-07-14T10:43:48.305+01:00O'sullivan will continue to decline. I will be...O'sullivan will continue to decline. I will be surprised if he remains in the top four. Maguire will be the player to beat and only really threatened by Shaun Murphy and Lee.<br />Davis and Stephen Lee will retake there places in the top 16 and Wenbo will join themJohnHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81446343433204833892009-07-14T10:11:06.778+01:002009-07-14T10:11:06.778+01:00he is 20ish with 3 Ranking wins under his belt.
h...he is 20ish with 3 Ranking wins under his belt.<br /><br />he will be back he has to much talent not to.<br /><br />with respect to Wenbo he wont be winning tournaments at best he will be a semi finalist in Ranking Tournaments there will always be someone that will out play him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46082269350088972012009-07-14T09:55:16.106+01:002009-07-14T09:55:16.106+01:00I also fancy N.Bond to re-capture his top 16 place...I also fancy N.Bond to re-capture his top 16 place, although he may need a good UK and Worlds where his masterful tactical play can see off these all-out attack minded youngsters. Only 6 ranking events makes it more difficult so maybe we'll have to wait until 2010/11.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78596552018699229512009-07-14T08:52:35.665+01:002009-07-14T08:52:35.665+01:00The way Ding polished off Liang at the Crucible su...The way Ding polished off Liang at the Crucible suggests the best is yet to come. We all know he's got the talent and he's still very young. It's not beyond the realms of possibility that he can win another 20 or so ranking events in the next 10 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10541173084645790622009-07-14T02:35:03.237+01:002009-07-14T02:35:03.237+01:00I still have (perhaps misplaced) faith in a Ding r...I still have (perhaps misplaced) faith in a Ding resurgence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78371095081928207962009-07-14T02:27:05.409+01:002009-07-14T02:27:05.409+01:00This time last year I would have said that Bond ma...This time last year I would have said that Bond making the top 16 again would have just about been possible. Not now though, he is well down the provisional list as has been said and he will do well to remain in the top 32 for 2010/11.Matthttp://prosnookerblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72960864525817657812009-07-14T00:21:05.501+01:002009-07-14T00:21:05.501+01:00nigel had a awfull season he needs to improve dras...nigel had a awfull season he needs to improve drasticly or he is in free fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38824419944969129942009-07-14T00:03:46.107+01:002009-07-14T00:03:46.107+01:00Bond is one of the best exponents of the safety ga...Bond is one of the best exponents of the safety game there is and can grind out frames that others simply can't.<br /><br />This, "slap...bang....wallop" style of play is all well and good when you're playing well, but have an off-moment, for a few frames, as most do, and Nigel is right "in your face".<br /><br />Great character, Nigel, too.<br /><br />Loves a game of billiards and the odd wee "half lager" ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15304132744062880562009-07-13T23:35:09.167+01:002009-07-13T23:35:09.167+01:00I also think Nigel Bond can make the top 16 again....I also think Nigel Bond can make the top 16 again.<br />Form is temporary, class is permanent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43773748033545658702009-07-13T23:27:35.349+01:002009-07-13T23:27:35.349+01:00Ding will be well inside the top 16 come the end o...Ding will be well inside the top 16 come the end of next season, I reckon. He showed definite signs of improvement/recapturing his old form in the last half of last season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71854032761270033462009-07-13T18:49:09.935+01:002009-07-13T18:49:09.935+01:00Maguires freshly lasered eyes won't help his b...Maguires freshly lasered eyes won't help his bottle will it?<br /><br />For my money the best 4 players in the world are Higgins, O'Sullivan, Selby and Murphy therefore I expect them to occupy the top 4 positions. I would like to see Jamie Cope take up his rightful place in the top 16 too, maybe even top 10 by this time next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81243449041347225512009-07-13T16:59:56.200+01:002009-07-13T16:59:56.200+01:001 thing i know 110% Steve Davis will never ever ev...1 thing i know 110% Steve Davis will never ever ever get back in the top 16.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-58285528244408798312009-07-13T16:49:11.127+01:002009-07-13T16:49:11.127+01:00To clarify: Ronnie O'Sullivan is cuirrently th...To clarify: Ronnie O'Sullivan is cuirrently the official no.1; John Higgins is the provisional no.1.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82066660857747991502009-07-13T16:47:34.644+01:002009-07-13T16:47:34.644+01:00Yeah exactly O'Sullivan is number 1 Dave has o...Yeah exactly O'Sullivan is number 1 Dave has only listed the provisional it is who is official number 1 that counts.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52923933220581271112009-07-13T16:42:28.994+01:002009-07-13T16:42:28.994+01:00John Higgins is by far the best player in the worl...John Higgins is by far the best player in the world at the momentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com