tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post3930139617082648576..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: BATTLE OF THE LEFTIESDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39179106645134189192012-11-05T16:16:25.310+00:002012-11-05T16:16:25.310+00:00I think the scepticism is more down to the inevita...I think the scepticism is more down to the inevitability of the course of British sport: in 20 years time we'll be cheering our solitary Brit into the quarter finals before he is handed a thrashing by some Chinese or German player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44880632957997098252012-11-05T15:25:29.703+00:002012-11-05T15:25:29.703+00:00I too am perplexed with the anti-chinese sentiment...I too am perplexed with the anti-chinese sentiments. Why is there such a "closed shop" mentality with certain Brits. Snooker is not exactly thriving in the UK so the sport is very fortunate to have another country/region willing to invest so much capital into a sport where its dominated not by them but by another country - UK. <br />If you are a true fan of the sport you should be happy that it is being enjoyed in various parts of the world. You should be estatic for the players and their increase opportunities for competition and prize money. <br />The argument/mentality that only UK fans should enjoy snooker because of precedence makes me feel bewildered. Using their argument should the Americans stop staging events for Golf and Tennis?<br />No country is trying to take away snooker from anyone. Snooker tournaments are like parties, sometimes we host the party at your house and sometimes at mine. Either way, the great thing is everyone is invited to the parties regardless of venue. So what if there are differences with the tournaments...each host will stage the party to their liking...that's what makes parties interesting. <br />Can147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7288464423513319492012-11-04T22:07:51.645+00:002012-11-04T22:07:51.645+00:006.44...best player in the history of snooker ?
You...6.44...best player in the history of snooker ?<br />Youve been smoking some herbalised stuff surely.<br />Judd has the most potential of any player in the last 20 years of being possibly one of the best. Not yet though. Comparisons between him and Ronnie are both premature and wildly inaccurate.<br />OSullivan is the best there has ever been. The best in terms of his ability to play snooker at its very highest level. End of story.Stevienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79581725958661842022012-11-04T20:46:32.039+00:002012-11-04T20:46:32.039+00:00
Must not feed fanboy trolling @6.44 Lol.... <br />Must not feed fanboy trolling @6.44 Lol....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52438370237389388072012-11-04T18:44:47.471+00:002012-11-04T18:44:47.471+00:00The way that Trump has powered to world number one...The way that Trump has powered to world number one it's pretty safe to assume that he is probably now the greatest player the game has ever seen.<br />Only a Ronnie blind faith devotee would argue otherwise as the dying embers of his career fade out.<br />The game has never been stronger with young players clamouring at the chance to become millionaires and Trump is not only the best now, but undisputably the best player in the history of snooker. Fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8319499112232444142012-11-04T18:21:11.581+00:002012-11-04T18:21:11.581+00:00The only change which Barry Hearn has made to the ...The only change which Barry Hearn has made to the game that I don’t agree with is the chopping up of the best of 17 format for the UK Championships’ earlier rounds. The prestige of the tournament has been blemished to say the least by that format alteration and I am hoping he will restore it<br /><br />I am also hoping that true to his word, he won’t mess with the format of the World Championships or the Masters. Would like to see the old prize of £147,000 be restored for a maximum though to be honest, it is out of his hands if no sponsors willing to fork out the prize can be found. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77105858673362161482012-11-04T18:13:03.215+00:002012-11-04T18:13:03.215+00:00The anti-China sentiment is really astonishing wit...The anti-China sentiment is really astonishing with people coming up with unsubstanited fears of Welsh Open or even the UK championship being staged in China? Really? Where did news of that come from? I did a google search and saw nothing of it.<br />Snooker is being an increasingly international sport and all the better. China and UK will be the 2 leading epicenters and there is a reason why; they form the 2 biggest snooker markets.<br />Further to that, I hope to see new events being staged in places like USA, Canada, Taiwan and the Far East like Malaysia and Singapore. There is a healthy population of British expats in these places who would turn up for the events; not to mention snooker fans among the local populace. Would like to see defunct events like the Hong Kong Open, Thailand Masters, Malta Classic, Irish Masters and Scottish Open be revived too really.<br />I agreed too Europe is still an undeveloped market and there was for a long time, a pent-up demand for events in places like Germany. The German Masters has been a roaring success and I am curious if that success can be transplanted to places like Russia, Poland and Belgium with a full ranking event being held. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68294127038477779062012-11-04T17:18:49.541+00:002012-11-04T17:18:49.541+00:004 frames in a row to take the title. Judd really d...4 frames in a row to take the title. Judd really deserves that number one spot.<br /><br />It was slightly disappointing that neither Eurosport 1 or 2 showed the conclusion to this match. I had to find British Eurosport 2 online to watch. Clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66139005247999535062012-11-04T15:33:35.592+00:002012-11-04T15:33:35.592+00:00He's trumped again :)
Well done to Eurosport ...He's trumped again :)<br /><br />Well done to Eurosport for the coverage over the last 8 days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50002831224819704032012-11-04T13:58:00.563+00:002012-11-04T13:58:00.563+00:00Dai Young. What the hell are you on about? I know ...Dai Young. What the hell are you on about? I know Newport is a shit-hole but Shanghai? Ridiculous. Everyone knows that it's going to Beijing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-61983221388072141442012-11-04T13:13:56.037+00:002012-11-04T13:13:56.037+00:00The UK Championship will continue to be staged in ...The UK Championship will continue to be staged in Britain. There's a clue in the tournament name. <br />_________________________________<br /><br />unbelievable <br /><br />can you really be sure the Whole of the UK Wont be moving to china ?wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30161967472301486542012-11-04T13:01:22.844+00:002012-11-04T13:01:22.844+00:00I think there should be as many televised tourname...I think there should be as many televised tournaments as possible and I don't particularly care where they are. The market will dictate it like it does in every sport and every walk of life.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-92112238195057485142012-11-04T12:24:49.256+00:002012-11-04T12:24:49.256+00:00P.S. Claus you make some excellent comments. P.S. Claus you make some excellent comments. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39153522900463350012012-11-04T12:24:04.925+00:002012-11-04T12:24:04.925+00:00But Dave's what's your opinion on this - w...But Dave's what's your opinion on this - we hear so much of China is great for the game, more money coming into it, etc, etc, but it's not good for the UK fans who have followed the game from before the Chinese had even heard of snooker. Give us an assessment that takes into consideration these fans as well as the money and economic element which is always the thing that is mentioned. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80623574952164511362012-11-04T12:14:48.175+00:002012-11-04T12:14:48.175+00:00There are currently 16 tournaments (with 8 in the ...There are currently 16 tournaments (with 8 in the UK) staged across Europe as opposed to 8 in China. Obviously the problem isn't the distribution of events, it is procuring sponsorship and broadcasters. I mean, if we scrapped 4 major events in China what would you replace them with, another 4 PTCS at the World Snooker Academy?<br /><br />There is absolutely nothing to stop Britain or Europe adding 4 high profile events to the calendar, they have the PTC slots on the calendar available to do that right now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65845139089280663462012-11-04T11:49:56.012+00:002012-11-04T11:49:56.012+00:00The Welsh Open is being moved to Shanghai thoughThe Welsh Open is being moved to Shanghai thoughDai Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14964763706102145702012-11-04T11:06:23.807+00:002012-11-04T11:06:23.807+00:00The UK Championship will continue to be staged in ...The UK Championship will continue to be staged in Britain. There's a clue in the tournament name.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-67664865760720902642012-11-04T10:09:23.582+00:002012-11-04T10:09:23.582+00:00How can next years UK Championships be held in Chi...How can next years UK Championships be held in China when there is a contract with the BBC to show it for the next few years? 9am and 1130am starts - I don't think so.<br /><br />With Rob Walker apparently been sent to China to report on this weeks tournament, at least we can expect to see the BBC acknowledge the growth of snooker in China, when coverage from York starts in a few weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71512785995572567712012-11-04T10:03:40.105+00:002012-11-04T10:03:40.105+00:00Hearn's all about money and income for players...Hearn's all about money and income for players plus profit. China is prepared to pay big money so that's where he's going.<br /><br />You must realise that UK companies have tighter budgets than ever and there is little left over for sponsorship. I wouldn't be surprised if, next season, we will see the last event in Australia too.<br /><br />I agree that Europe hasn't been exploited as it should but as this thread has diverted to money issues, I don't think you need to alter course to discover the reason why!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38083884779514817862012-11-04T09:06:56.255+00:002012-11-04T09:06:56.255+00:00I despise the anti-China element in snooker.I despise the anti-China element in snooker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8684989101200697902012-11-04T00:18:53.308+00:002012-11-04T00:18:53.308+00:00Exactly right, 9:07.
Incredibly, mainland Europe ...Exactly right, 9:07.<br /><br />Incredibly, mainland Europe is still an underdeveloped market and though we can't compete with China regarding prize money we have well behaved crowds with an unbeatable enthusiasm - in stark contrast to chinese crowds that keep interrupting, distracting and irritating the players year after year. And the wild cards... Barry Hearn has sold the game's soul by cheating the qualified players which seems to be acceptable collateral damage in the big money chase.<br /><br />But despite this sad state of affairs I will still enjoy what hopefully will be a solid day of quality snooker.<br /><br />"But Claus, do you really want to go back to 8 rankers a year, like before Hearn took over?". <br /><br />No, those are NOT the only two options. Europe/UK can carry the game on its own shoulders if only the will was there to do it (supplemented by a other international tournaments played on equal terms be it in China, Australia or elsewhere). But it seems to be ONLY about money, which is so solidly exemplified by the scandalous wild card rounds.Clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8154339336406419892012-11-03T22:16:40.691+00:002012-11-03T22:16:40.691+00:00Maybe Dave can confirm that the UK Championship is...Maybe Dave can confirm that the UK Championship is going to Beijing next season. That is not the only change I have heard, all the qualifiers will be there in two years.<br /><br />Might as well get used to it I suppose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91251191822557362012-11-03T21:07:36.520+00:002012-11-03T21:07:36.520+00:00World Snooker will have to be careful....five rank...World Snooker will have to be careful....five ranking events in China? These events aren't capturing anyone's imagination in the UK, the true home of the sport - something needs to be done about this - it's not just all about chasing the money, the sport's heritage is at risk of being sold down the water to the Chinese, let them have one ranking event like any other country, but not five. It's ludicrous. I mean there isn't even a ranking event in Scotland or Ireland. Any sensible person would have stripped two away from China and put them on in these countries, where the game is so popular. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69686783865835925602012-11-03T19:38:39.220+00:002012-11-03T19:38:39.220+00:00Wasn't Robertson's sole loss in the PTC fi...Wasn't Robertson's sole loss in the PTC final, which was a rather wimpy best of 7? In finals of proper length i.e. two session or more he still effectively has a 100% record...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com