tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4374534316704223588..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: KEN DOHERTY AT 40Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63087690063195805292009-09-21T11:16:36.261+01:002009-09-21T11:16:36.261+01:00Have to repost my comment here, my other one didn&...Have to repost my comment here, my other one didn't get through (and I don't think I mentioned Ronnie!)??<br /><br />Happy (belated!) Birthday to Ken, he is a great player and hopefully he'll show some form this season.<br /><br />Everybody over here in Ireland was so proud of him when he won his World Championshiop, as evidenced by his hereo's return and open-top bus ride through Dublin City!<br /><br />A great ambassador for Ireland and the sport.<br /><br />G.<br /><br />PS Great piece Dave, just don't go tipping Doherty for any finals!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168756113072697335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86449515817115185572009-09-18T16:17:45.689+01:002009-09-18T16:17:45.689+01:00It seems to me people are saying that because the ...It seems to me people are saying that because the big four were too good for him he is still great, but that to means he fell just short of greatness, which is nothing ashamed to be ashamed of. Incidentally I brought Ronnie up to compare with Ken to make that point.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-89848230733428789302009-09-18T15:22:23.720+01:002009-09-18T15:22:23.720+01:00This has to be a great season for Ken and I would ...This has to be a great season for Ken and I would be delighted to seem him reach the top 16 and reach a final. Hendry vs. Doherty would be a great setup.Claus Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-85261479967016416052009-09-18T11:42:12.495+01:002009-09-18T11:42:12.495+01:00Ken has more titles in him yet.
He is a great play...Ken has more titles in him yet.<br />He is a great player- how many have made 3 world finals and several masters and uk finals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86446225676079752492009-09-17T17:33:21.538+01:002009-09-17T17:33:21.538+01:00Hi Dave,
I wouldn't categorise Ken as a '...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I wouldn't categorise Ken as a 'great' player. That word is used too loosely when it comes to Snooker players.<br /><br />However, I would love to see on board the SPA. With Higgins/Davis already on-board, Ken wouldn't harm his reputation by adding his name to it.<br /><br />Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65464278539505429362009-09-17T15:51:02.772+01:002009-09-17T15:51:02.772+01:00Ken is a legend. First time I knew of him was the ...Ken is a legend. First time I knew of him was the final of the Grand Prix against Jimmy White. Jimmy was in his prime and Ken was no push over. As soon as the match ended I proclaimed "Ken Doherty will be a future World Champion". <br /><br />Alongside Ebdon he was in the next 2 behind the then big 4 and it's totally unfair to belittle his achievements because he played such a huge part in 90's snooker and beyond and was always capable of beating the best in the big tournaments which not many were. The fact he didn't win more is testament to just how good the big 4 really were.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68821846159454703042009-09-17T15:46:09.232+01:002009-09-17T15:46:09.232+01:00Ken is a great ambassador and I don't think he...Ken is a great ambassador and I don't think he's finished yet as he has the game to adapt in the same way that Steve Davis does. I think last season will prove to be a blip as he gets used to the qualifiers again. He always seemed to love Prestatyn in his early career but that was at the snooker weeks which had a different kind of atmosphere. Like I say, I can see him climbing back up the ranks, snooker needs tactical players like Ken. I'll never forget 'his' year in which Mark Williams just pipped him at the post in Sheffield, mainly because I'd backed him at 16/1 to win the thing! But what a run for my money I got there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71569634806450818652009-09-17T15:40:43.472+01:002009-09-17T15:40:43.472+01:00They have it in Smiths in the city centre, althoug...They have it in Smiths in the city centre, although it's usually hidden behind poker magazinesDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55578698964316832612009-09-17T15:09:45.685+01:002009-09-17T15:09:45.685+01:00Well yes and I have but another player was mention...Well yes and I have but another player was mentioned. We will have to agree to disagree on this I think my comment was acceptable and I have posted about other things not related to the topic and you have responded. Like with the BBC scheduling for instance. One thing I would like to ask is at the moment I'm not in a position to renew my subscription, so where in Birmingham is a good place to obtain the magazine.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41313889780896173142009-09-17T15:05:30.300+01:002009-09-17T15:05:30.300+01:00yes what has Ken Turning 40 got to do with Ronnie ...yes what has Ken Turning 40 got to do with Ronnie ?<br /><br />baffling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84372398514117298852009-09-17T14:56:50.854+01:002009-09-17T14:56:50.854+01:00Perhaps people could just post about Ken Doherty o...Perhaps people could just post about Ken Doherty on a post about Ken Doherty<br /><br />It's not much to askDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41571675861052879522009-09-17T14:07:48.385+01:002009-09-17T14:07:48.385+01:00So basically if I say anything good about Ronnie t...So basically if I say anything good about Ronnie then it will be deleted if someone responds to in a negative way. In my opinion it was a valid debate as it was reflecting on his antics at the weekend, so it was a fresh angle. My comment was perfectly mature, although I probably should not have risen to the bait.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52180028346519303282009-09-17T13:45:33.056+01:002009-09-17T13:45:33.056+01:00It was deleted because I don't want yet anothe...It was deleted because I don't want yet another 'Ronnie's great, no he's not he's dreadful' ruckDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6916923442487017462009-09-17T13:42:56.583+01:002009-09-17T13:42:56.583+01:00My comment was still related to Ken though. I thou...My comment was still related to Ken though. I thought comment moderation was a good idea, but not if inoffensive comments are being deleted.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55463146041669995772009-09-17T13:10:58.912+01:002009-09-17T13:10:58.912+01:00In fact I've deleted them allIn fact I've deleted them allDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18794287983435431562009-09-17T13:07:21.099+01:002009-09-17T13:07:21.099+01:00I've let that one through but it'll be the...I've let that one through but it'll be the last one about Ronnie O'Sullivan. It's Ken Doherty's birthday, not his.<br /><br />There are plenty of forums to argue on but this isn't one of them.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91409847592801572392009-09-17T11:41:50.793+01:002009-09-17T11:41:50.793+01:00Happy birthday Ken :-)Happy birthday Ken :-)celt147https://www.blogger.com/profile/04217226220604067614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44076528022393410862009-09-17T10:14:47.481+01:002009-09-17T10:14:47.481+01:00I agree that he holds a great distinction of havin...I agree that he holds a great distinction of having won various World titles. Legend however is too much as he has only won one of snooker's majors. A very fine player, but he failed to deliver on the big stage as much as he probably should have.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.com