tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post2829018697576726174..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: ALLEN RETAINS WORLD OPENDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69585250131614782042013-03-09T00:02:31.823+00:002013-03-09T00:02:31.823+00:00DAVE I JUST WOONDRE ABOUT THESE COMMENTATORS I THI...DAVE I JUST WOONDRE ABOUT THESE COMMENTATORS I THINK MAHYBE PEOPLE FORGOT ABOUT DOOGIE DONNLEY WHAT A VERY NICE COMMENTATOR INDEED THAT IS ALL BYEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69136319253849259932013-03-08T17:43:05.399+00:002013-03-08T17:43:05.399+00:00This is part of the problem with these suspensions...This is part of the problem with these suspensions. If he is found not guilty then yes, Lee can sue World Snooker, but even that doesn't really resolve the situation. His suspension would have an impact on his future earnings too due to him dropping down the rankings, and not being competitive for months. Suspensions should only be handed out on conclusion of the investigation and the evidence should be tried within a month of the suspension, unless the player requests an extension to build a defence. World Snooker has effectively destroyed a man's career while his guilt is still unproven. I understand their desire to rid the game of corruption, but there is a right way and a wrong way of approaching these matters; independent and open hearings are a move in the right direction, but they need to rethink these protracted suspensions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66750986068603316222013-03-08T11:23:45.692+00:002013-03-08T11:23:45.692+00:00Not taking sides either way but, if the allegation...Not taking sides either way but, if the allegations against Stephen Lee prove to be without foundation and he is free to resume his career, is he at liberty to go after World Snooker for loss of earnings ?<br />Also, what of the Jogia / Mirror revelations. All smoke ?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82701338449342756942013-03-08T10:18:59.803+00:002013-03-08T10:18:59.803+00:00Who needs ITV when all the tournaments are on Euro...Who needs ITV when all the tournaments are on Eurosport - with both tables on the Eurosport player for just a few pounds a month.<br /><br />Maybe what we need is Neal & Clive to join Dave & team on Eurosport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13172333965879844352013-03-07T23:56:35.725+00:002013-03-07T23:56:35.725+00:00Ray Edmonds was a class commentator...
Remember t...Ray Edmonds was a class commentator...<br /><br />Remember the "silver fox" (David Taylor) doing a spot of commentating, including the 1st max 147 on tv in the Lada Cars Classic, made by Steve Davis. If Davis had missed the final black, he would have received two lada cars!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25336128143973428412013-03-07T23:13:15.539+00:002013-03-07T23:13:15.539+00:00A real masterstroke for ITV—after effectively taki...A real masterstroke for ITV—after effectively taking the BBC's best commentators—would be to resurrect something like the British Open but play it over the old UK champ 2-session format, and instruct the commentators and presenters to repeatedly refer to it as the "second biggest tournament". It would be mind-blowing to have the UK back (in spirit at least) with quality commentating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51855023679635987132013-03-07T18:55:05.265+00:002013-03-07T18:55:05.265+00:00Whatever the reasons, it isn't acceptable for ...Whatever the reasons, it isn't acceptable for a major final to have such a low gate, it took a lot out of the occasion.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66933551880602674832013-03-07T18:00:39.666+00:002013-03-07T18:00:39.666+00:00Dave, is a PDF only subscription to Snooker Scene ...Dave, is a PDF only subscription to Snooker Scene available in the UK at all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21444196551617782362013-03-07T17:10:17.339+00:002013-03-07T17:10:17.339+00:00Mike 'he's going for the cross double...my...Mike 'he's going for the cross double...my apologies, he's not' Hallett could do with taking a long rest.<br />Also, Mark Wildman, Ray Edmonds and John Pulman took stints in the commentary box over the years. With differing degrees if success.<br /><br />Top 3....<br /><br />1. Clive Everton<br />2. Jack Karnehm<br />3. Dear old Ted (for sentimental reasons). Like a comfy pair of slippers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39130766867283100312013-03-07T16:08:03.916+00:002013-03-07T16:08:03.916+00:00Think ITV would be wise to bring back a similar ev...Think ITV would be wise to bring back a similar event to the old World Matchplay that they ran from 1988-1992. 3 of those finals were played over the World Chp final distance (best of 35) with Jimmy White winning it twice. I'm sure they could stage this event, keeping the same name and tweeking it to mirror the Masters on BBC and feature the top 16.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20039621311159227522013-03-07T15:48:34.092+00:002013-03-07T15:48:34.092+00:00Great win for Mark but i still don't think he ...Great win for Mark but i still don't think he will win the world title.Paul Ma Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893265270194559225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86233593134427932372013-03-07T13:01:00.076+00:002013-03-07T13:01:00.076+00:00is that a deer with no eyes?is that a deer with no eyes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-47647177907224286622013-03-07T12:16:08.208+00:002013-03-07T12:16:08.208+00:00"On a different subject Dave,what on earth is..."On a different subject Dave,what on earth is the delay with the results of the Steven Lee enquiry? It seems to be going on longer than the Spanish Inquisition."<br /><br />LOL<br /><br />I'm sure a decision will be made before 2020. You can't rush these things... :P <br /><br />Regarding the low turn out for this event, it does make you wonder if ticket prices are too expensive for the average Chinaman/woman. Given the hype about the huge popularity of snooker in China, it does seem surprising the final seemed around 40 percent full. Not even Barry Hearn's bold claims about his revival of the sport can disguise the fact the event didn't attract many Chinese fans. I can't recall any British snooker final being that empty. <br /><br />Having watched the event on ITV4 I don't think relocating the World Championship to China would be a good move. You do lose the inherent 'Britishness' of the sport with overseas events. Let's hope the WC stays in Sheffield, UK. :)The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880651698568010594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53184167673764930522013-03-07T12:15:11.778+00:002013-03-07T12:15:11.778+00:00but didnt you say they could revive an event was t...but didnt you say they could revive an event was that just an observation on your part ?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78469262000957827002013-03-07T11:10:13.277+00:002013-03-07T11:10:13.277+00:00No ideaNo ideaDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87879287881340967332013-03-07T10:09:53.983+00:002013-03-07T10:09:53.983+00:00Dave i noticed you have dodged the question are it...Dave i noticed you have dodged the question are itv looking to add a new event to their schedule for next season ?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4336926974749496942013-03-07T06:50:08.391+00:002013-03-07T06:50:08.391+00:00Where's the cueball going? WHERE'S THE CUE...Where's the cueball going? WHERE'S THE CUEBALL GOING!?!<br /><br />please jv, stop doing that<br /><br />Btw, I think Hendon, Davis, Clive, Hendry and Parrott are good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90395649555656206982013-03-06T20:09:00.940+00:002013-03-06T20:09:00.940+00:00Yes, forgot about Jim Meadowcroft. I'd add him...Yes, forgot about Jim Meadowcroft. I'd add him in the "Unbearably good commentators" (09.23)<br />Always remember the final black in 85 when Dennis played his penultimate shot to the green pocket I think, and Jim said "THAT WAS THE BIGGEST SHOT OF HIS LIFE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40669055041044422142013-03-06T19:59:46.839+00:002013-03-06T19:59:46.839+00:00Just in regard to a few previous posts, the World ...Just in regard to a few previous posts, the World Open was blocked on UPC in Ireland early in the week, but was available there by the weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74106489650251205272013-03-06T18:49:38.724+00:002013-03-06T18:49:38.724+00:00The two man teams in commentary box should be one ...The two man teams in commentary box should be one professional journalist/broadcaster - ie the commentator and one expert summariser ie the ex player<br /><br />So on that basis my best commentators are<br />Clive Everton<br />David Hendon<br /><br />My best experts/summarisers<br />Neal Foulds<br />Terry Griffiths<br />Steve Davis<br />Stephen Hendry<br />Alan McManus<br />Dominic Dale<br /><br />Dream teams:<br />Everton with Foulds<br />Hendon with Griffiths<br /><br />Studio Presenters/Links<br />Jill Douglas<br />Jason Mohammed<br />Dougie Douglas<br />John Inverdale<br /><br />Turn the volume off include<br />Ken Doherty<br />Willie Thorne<br />John Virgo<br />Phil Yates<br />John Evans<br />Dennis Taylor<br />Mike Smith<br />Mike Hallett<br />Joe Johnson<br /><br />Of the Eurosport commentators overseas - Kim Hartman (Sweden) should be put up against a wall and shot!<br /><br />Best from the 'good old days'<br />Ted Lowe<br />Jack Karnehm<br />and David vine in the studio<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-19999489090018872102013-03-06T17:24:00.775+00:002013-03-06T17:24:00.775+00:00its obviously that commentating is subjective
Ph...its obviously that commentating is subjective<br /><br /> Phil Yates and Dennis taylor has fluctuated between Unbearably good commentators to not my favorite commentators depending on who posts.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73875015622475005902013-03-06T16:05:50.633+00:002013-03-06T16:05:50.633+00:00World Snooker say they know about the virus and ar...World Snooker say they know about the virus and are working on itDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55386766055924586522013-03-06T14:20:22.824+00:002013-03-06T14:20:22.824+00:00Dave are ITV looking to revive an old event or is ...Dave are ITV looking to revive an old event or is this your opinion that they might look at it ?.paulgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71469130148337579952013-03-06T13:33:45.757+00:002013-03-06T13:33:45.757+00:00i have upc and itv4 is blocked during the day it s...i have upc and itv4 is blocked during the day it says not available in roi.,.maybe ill go freesat and just watch liveworldsnooker tv on internet..will itv get any more tournaments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64563792000596391452013-03-06T13:25:20.532+00:002013-03-06T13:25:20.532+00:00I agree with the last named list posted at 9.23am ...I agree with the last named list posted at 9.23am except I'd replace Stephen Hendry for Jack Karnehm in their respective spots.<br />Also no mention of Jim Meadowcroft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com