tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post3689799112735720001..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: GRUDGE MATCH AWAITSDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-45567898044709705882011-07-24T14:06:28.933+01:002011-07-24T14:06:28.933+01:00Well now allen must feel like a right tit,and his ...Well now allen must feel like a right tit,and his comments have made him look a right one.he might keep his mouth shut in future.i wonder will he be as quick on fb to offer his congratulations i doubt it.Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-35005217372126748622011-07-23T17:58:12.084+01:002011-07-23T17:58:12.084+01:00so what did he say on fb?
surely one person is ab...so what did he say on fb?<br /><br />surely one person is able to copy/paste on here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88011482237989565542011-07-23T15:41:35.974+01:002011-07-23T15:41:35.974+01:00talking about his game no bottle etc is one thing ...talking about his game no bottle etc is one thing however you cant go personnel with appearance and stuff like that.<br /><br /> all i can say we are lucky in Alex Higgins day he wasent on twitter or facebook or Allan rants would be childs play.<br /><br />new technology is great for fans to interact with players but the downside is its easy to get carried away.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73257619034392971152011-07-23T13:59:56.266+01:002011-07-23T13:59:56.266+01:00Bingham should thank Mark Allen if he wins this, t...Bingham should thank Mark Allen if he wins this, the criticism has certainly focused his mind and doubled his determination. As recently seen with Higgins who has arguably just had his greatest run of form since 98-99, nothing like having something to prove to trigger some form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20283453458272010762011-07-23T11:11:43.606+01:002011-07-23T11:11:43.606+01:00It would be ironic if Bingham does prevail this we...It would be ironic if Bingham does prevail this weekend, and he wins on the final black would be sweet.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-85246262895428063262011-07-23T10:30:33.632+01:002011-07-23T10:30:33.632+01:00good backtrack jamie
10/10good backtrack jamie<br />10/10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-54317813689486662732011-07-23T10:29:23.639+01:002011-07-23T10:29:23.639+01:00can somone post what mark wrote on fb?can somone post what mark wrote on fb?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29026409908657152982011-07-23T02:43:32.280+01:002011-07-23T02:43:32.280+01:00Dave Mark allen should get disciplinery action for...Dave Mark allen should get disciplinery action for his remarks about bingham on facebook..its not professional and he is damaging the game..i hope something is done about this..saying he has no bottle is different than calling him ugly and getting ultra critical..im Irish but im not supporing allen anymore he is acting like a scumbag..plus he has never won anything of significence on the pro tour except the wuxi classic..he is a bottler himself..he lost the championship leauge final to marco fu having been 2_0 up..he has never been past a semi final..so to be saying these things it just doesnt add up..what has allen won..??we all know stuart hasnt won a ranking yet but he could..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74917649046144045292011-07-22T16:44:38.438+01:002011-07-22T16:44:38.438+01:00"A grudge match is flavoursome for all concer..."A grudge match is flavoursome for all concerned.<br />My guess is they'll embrace after the match and thw winner will speak lovingly about the crestfallen loser.<br />Bridges may be built and these two fringe players and their families will no doubt holiday together in the Algarve at a later date."<br />______________________________________<br /><br />Naaa<br /><br />try<br /><br />"I enjoyed this game more and hopefully that's me getting the bug back for practicing more. When I do I know I won't be losing again to people like Stuart."<br /><br />hahahawildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70845816702301924382011-07-22T16:39:17.359+01:002011-07-22T16:39:17.359+01:00"That's what I call a true fan, 1016, unl..."That's what I call a true fan, 1016, unlike these whingers moaning about the Eurosport."<br />____________________________________<br /><br />my guess is 10.16 is talking about fox sport in Australia.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40883509743624656032011-07-22T13:56:32.337+01:002011-07-22T13:56:32.337+01:00What is Ken's support like out there? Do the p...What is Ken's support like out there? Do the public regard him as an honorary Australian for this event? He hasn't had an easy draw for this event (two top 8s and a player just off a title win) so he's obviously playing well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32727360257658594692011-07-22T13:50:29.191+01:002011-07-22T13:50:29.191+01:00I thought O'Sullivan was an idiot to say what ...I thought O'Sullivan was an idiot to say what he did but I believe in freedom of speech to a large extent and it didn't contravene those boundaries, although it was unfounded claims it still added spark to the match. <br /><br />However, I much prefer respect between players and not resorting to pathetic trash talk. Allen is entitled to do it but doesn't mean that I like it. <br /><br />I'm not referring to his comments after the UK Championship win, which were fair comment, but his talk prior to and after this match made him look like an immature 12-year-old.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27324792938636043232011-07-22T12:18:01.662+01:002011-07-22T12:18:01.662+01:00That's what I call a true fan, 1016, unlike th...That's what I call a true fan, 1016, unlike these whingers moaning about the Eurosport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13429674943095512392011-07-22T10:16:34.480+01:002011-07-22T10:16:34.480+01:00Completely off topic, but I'd just like to say...Completely off topic, but I'd just like to say how much I'm enjoying seeing live snooker for the first time, up until now everything I've seen was a pixelated dodge internet stream, loving it! The robbo match was unbelievable, I like everyone here thought it was in the bag even when he was snookered, felt sick when he missed. <br /><br />It cost me a grand all up to come from tasmania but its been worth it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11151135105208822632011-07-22T09:51:10.644+01:002011-07-22T09:51:10.644+01:00Jamie
Ronnie himself is on record as saying he wa...Jamie<br /><br />Ronnie himself is on record as saying he was wrong to say them.<br /><br />crawl out from up inside him, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75109775384299444322011-07-22T08:48:53.686+01:002011-07-22T08:48:53.686+01:00Mark's comment on facebook isn't positive ...Mark's comment on facebook isn't positive after the defeat - commenting how did I lose to that ugly.... with a picture of Avram Grant.<br /><br />Mark is a great player, but should learn from who he looked up to - Stephen Hendry on this and let his cue do the talking. Mark has proven he can beat the best beating Higgins, O'Sullivan, Ding etc, but needs to raise a level to consistently beat those he should and get to that elusive first final.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83721840274514849382011-07-22T02:44:43.590+01:002011-07-22T02:44:43.590+01:00Allen out of depressive mode i see!!Allen out of depressive mode i see!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-31792335937071185282011-07-22T00:59:34.960+01:002011-07-22T00:59:34.960+01:00Neither Allen or Bingham have won anything yet. Ne...Neither Allen or Bingham have won anything yet. Neither man has the right to talk about each other's bottle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20479959602916976792011-07-21T20:29:40.389+01:002011-07-21T20:29:40.389+01:00Dave you're doing a great job reporting on sno...Dave you're doing a great job reporting on snooker, I'd never find out half the stuff if it wasn't for your blog. Keep up the good work mate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6466078880867065982011-07-21T20:21:24.596+01:002011-07-21T20:21:24.596+01:00Stephen Maguire comments after his defeat were qui...Stephen Maguire comments after his defeat were quite "fun" too.tatannes XInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77546019542279287012011-07-21T18:26:48.368+01:002011-07-21T18:26:48.368+01:00I was saddened by the Allen/Bingham exchange. I li...I was saddened by the Allen/Bingham exchange. I like the idea that snooker is a sport that calls for gentlemanly behavior. Rivalries are fine and opinions are fine, but I think they can be expressed more tactfully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59116753796142912272011-07-21T17:57:55.564+01:002011-07-21T17:57:55.564+01:00A grudge match is flavoursome for all concerned.
M...A grudge match is flavoursome for all concerned.<br />My guess is they'll embrace after the match and thw winner will speak lovingly about the crestfallen loser.<br />Bridges may be built and these two fringe players and their families will no doubt holiday together in the Algarve at a later date.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39893731652670690682011-07-21T17:19:47.754+01:002011-07-21T17:19:47.754+01:00Dave H said...
Unfortunately it's not on ...Dave H said...<br /><br /> Unfortunately it's not on the TV table!<br />____________________________________<br />beat me to it ;-)<br /><br />why would the Aussie broadcaster prefer selt v murphy ....strange one.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82292105579475239312011-07-21T16:48:39.441+01:002011-07-21T16:48:39.441+01:00The thing that makes me laugh about the whole thin...The thing that makes me laugh about the whole thing gs, what has allen done in his career to call anyone a bottler?. 6 major semi final defeats without reaching a final thats what.maybe mark you should try and find a cure for your own clinchers disease before you start calling other players bottlers.Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78340880672633744202011-07-21T16:36:51.932+01:002011-07-21T16:36:51.932+01:00Different strokes for different folks!
Grudge &qu...Different strokes for different folks!<br /><br />Grudge "rivalries" can, and often do, leave people looking rather idiotic. I'm sure David Haye can testify to that. All the classic sporting rivalries have been defined by what happened in the arena of play. A rivalry has never been defined by words alone.<br /><br />If you take tennis as an example, the three top players are engaged in a classic rivalry. A rivalry that is defined by the standard of play on court. All three get on very well and are mutually respectful towards one another. The excitement in their rivalry comes from their play.<br /><br />Years back, two players very different from today's top three, McEnroe and Connors, also engaged in a classic rivalry. Although theirs was fuelled by a mutual dislike of each other, the rivalry was ultimately defined by the classic matches they produced on court.<br /><br />The point I'm trying to make, I guess, is that different characters need different methods of psyching themselves up. Ultimately though, sporting rivalries come down to producing the goods in the arena. <br /><br />This little "rivalry" is hardly going to set the sport of snooker alight. And I'm not sure this is exactly "what snooker needs".<br />What snooker does need, however, is another Hendry/Davis to come along and ignite interest via the standard of their play. Snooker hasn't had a dominant force for quite sometime, and it's nothing to do with the standard being raised. The standard in other sports like tennis and golf have also been raised over the years, but they've still had Federer, Nadal and Tiger Woods come along.<br /><br />Snooker doesn't need these petty grudge rivalries, it needs a young player (or a current top player) to come along who has the desire, hunger and who can put in the hard work and sacrifice it takes to grasp this sport by its neck and dominate it. Quite frankly, though, none of the current crop of young (or top) players have that. Snooker has bred a "superstar" culture among the young players, where they think they can make the grade by turning up at the club at 2pm and doing three hours practise a day whilst living the dream lifestyle.<br /><br />So, it's all very well for Allen to run his mouth off, but he'd be better off by getting on with his career and actually doing something in the game as he's been a disappointment since reaching the top sixteen.Simon Dayhttp://twitter.com/simon_daynoreply@blogger.com