tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4907081631491626407..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE 2000s: DAVIS AND WHITE STILL GOING STRONGDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30757994100481343852009-11-20T19:41:16.736+00:002009-11-20T19:41:16.736+00:00Davis' run to the UK final was phenomenal - an...Davis' run to the UK final was phenomenal - and provided a brief glimpse for 'younger viewers' into the form he regularly produced and exceeded in his hey day. The 145 clearance against Maguire was sublime and almost brought a tear to my eye. In the old days, Davis' consistency would not have dropped as it did against Ding in the final. All in all it was a fantastic achievement. It was a shame that O'Sullivan pipped him in the Welsh ...so for Davis in the 2000's it was a case of (bloody) close, no cigar!Colin Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56668560542148025532009-11-19T17:55:29.952+00:002009-11-19T17:55:29.952+00:00Dave, with reference to Davis's run to the UK ...Dave, with reference to Davis's run to the UK final I can't believe you actually penned this:<br /><br />"This was Davis as good as he had ever been. He beat Mark Allen, Stephen Maguire – helped by a 145 total clearance, Ken Doherty and Stephen Hendry to reach his 100th career final."<br /><br />When Davis was at his best he regularly beat players of the calibre you mention in every tournament (Hendry apart).<br />People believe that the standard today is so far above previous decades - it isn't. Take O'sullivan and Higgins out, and the next group of Murphy, Selby, Maguire, Carter, Day, Robertson and Ding etc are all good but not exceptional. For example, would S.Maguire have been world number 2 for any 2 consecutive years in the 80's or 90's as he has been for the past 2 seasons?<br /><br />I think not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39358951360890049942009-11-19T17:54:05.475+00:002009-11-19T17:54:05.475+00:00You're right Anonymous (1.49 pm) - Davis did p...You're right Anonymous (1.49 pm) - Davis did play much of his best snooker after he won his last world title. It was a tremendous achievement to remain at no 2 in the world to Hendry for four years in the 90s at a time when so many new players were challenging them both (Doherty, O'Sullivan, Ebdon, and Higgins all entered the top 16 in these years).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57878539192921546182009-11-19T16:37:00.770+00:002009-11-19T16:37:00.770+00:00Do we think that mr hey you writes his musings fro...Do we think that mr hey you writes his musings from a padded cell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51532086748121364512009-11-19T15:23:18.580+00:002009-11-19T15:23:18.580+00:00Davis should retire ? I thought he was in the pro...Davis should retire ? I thought he was in the provisional top 16 at the start of the season !<br />regards<br />Dean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15105746978525468302009-11-19T15:07:01.846+00:002009-11-19T15:07:01.846+00:00Great article Dave! Brings back fond memories, an...Great article Dave! Brings back fond memories, and indeed, lets hope they stay around for a while longer. I'm sure they've still got a few big wins in them.mathsisfunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-33802924973243687542009-11-19T14:47:47.711+00:002009-11-19T14:47:47.711+00:00i grew up watching these two and what great role m...i grew up watching these two and what great role models they have been for the game and i for one hope they are around for a while yet.The concentration and eyesight may not be the same but they would never be beaten on heart alone all the luck in the world gentsshaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480863419092819292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16439528304936961062009-11-19T13:49:57.247+00:002009-11-19T13:49:57.247+00:00Snooker © The Fine Art Method
A secret is wasted ...Snooker © The Fine Art Method <br />A secret is wasted if not shared <br />Dear Dave<br />I don’t think Steve Davis should retire or even consider slowing down. Remember you are a long time dead and for many of us “Not thinking Snooker” is like being dead or like having a bad injury to the arm or shoulder.<br /><br />Steve has done many wonderful things in snooker but above all he has been a kind of barometer to the game progress or to be truthful, the games slow progress of change. <br />Steve was seldom pushed by ex-champs like Taylor or Griffiths; but when he makes a mistake now he is always punished by these young bucks.<br /><br />Many will disagree but Steve’s best snooker has been played after his six world champion wins. Coming back from the dead to beat Ronnie was only one. <br /><br />Steve got such a great reputation as a “Safety Player” that he forgot that playing a great safety is equally as difficult as performing an advance “Pot and Position”. Mr hey youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20128486824522989712009-11-19T13:22:07.882+00:002009-11-19T13:22:07.882+00:00I think Davis has done incredibly well to be where...I think Davis has done incredibly well to be where he is, but Im not sure Jimmy is going so strong. I think he may retire if he drops off the tour.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30617938099859918402009-11-19T11:26:48.200+00:002009-11-19T11:26:48.200+00:00While I like Steve Davis' attitude and opinion...While I like Steve Davis' attitude and opinions and admire his achievements enormously, his play, even when he is winning, has become painful to watch and doesn't do anything for the game's attempt to create a more exciting image. He should retire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com