tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post5836887268349675972..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WHO SHOULD GET THE WEMBLEY WILDCARD?Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5680133353630258152010-10-08T13:22:49.331+01:002010-10-08T13:22:49.331+01:00Yes, but you can make analogies between sports and...Yes, but you can make analogies between sports and the purpose of a wildcard is still to generate interest, if you actually read Dave's post it says this.<br /><br />No point handing a wildcard to a player who is not going to generate either more press attention or increase the attendance.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12942440706044057212010-10-07T17:34:55.247+01:002010-10-07T17:34:55.247+01:00Jamie
this is snooker. not tennis
also the wildc...Jamie<br /><br />this is snooker. not tennis<br /><br />also the wildcard was introduced about a 1/4 of a century ago. times change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77273255487312301102010-10-07T16:06:06.674+01:002010-10-07T16:06:06.674+01:00One more thing, the wildcard decision should be le...One more thing, the wildcard decision should be left until after the UK Championship, as you never know a player outside the top 16 might reach the final.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44961890185393937392010-10-07T16:04:30.404+01:002010-10-07T16:04:30.404+01:00Fair call Dave, if there has to be a wildcard the ...Fair call Dave, if there has to be a wildcard the heart says Jimmy, but the head goes for Luca Brecel, hopefullly he could make a similar impact to Shaum Murphy and Ding Junhui who were also presented with a wildcard at a tender age, and both I think won a match, certainly Ding did.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43484234279757730122010-10-07T14:10:51.035+01:002010-10-07T14:10:51.035+01:0012.28, I think you only had eyes for Wenbo last ye...12.28, I think you only had eyes for Wenbo last year Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75250192644711032472010-10-07T12:28:26.591+01:002010-10-07T12:28:26.591+01:00I agreed with Jim's wildcard last year but I t...I agreed with Jim's wildcard last year but I think someone else should have the chance this yearDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73286842402198822382010-10-07T12:24:29.848+01:002010-10-07T12:24:29.848+01:00In tennis Grand Slams they have wildcards to allow...In tennis Grand Slams they have wildcards to allow home players direct entry in, which clearly boosts attendances on the outside courts. Why were they giving Alex Higgins wildcards? For exactly the same reason Jimmy gets them to put bums on seats.<br /><br />Can't see why Jimmy wouldn't be in your poll, I have to be honest his entrance at the Masters last year had my hairs standing up, and I was only watching the highlights!<br /><br />Guessing you don't like the special treatment Jimmy gets, which is understandable, but he has done so much for the game, does he not deservve a wildcard on his own patch?<br /><br />Personally I would do away with the wildcard has I feel Jimmy will get and you just know there will be a vast amount of vitriol on here coming his way, which is totally unjust as it is not his fault for being popular.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82995395909936052612010-10-07T07:08:41.632+01:002010-10-07T07:08:41.632+01:00jamie brannon said...
A wildcard in any sport is...jamie brannon said... <br /><br />A wildcard in any sport is implemented with the intention of pulling a lrager crowd<br /><br /><br />--------------------<br /><br />i actually disagree with your opinion on this so much that i think youre talking poop.<br /><br />there are many reasons, in many sports for wildcards.<br /><br />my opinion is to generate interest (but not first and foremost an attending crowd)<br /><br />if ****** was interesting he could generate 50,000 more viewers on tv than ******2, despite *******2 being able to pull in a crowd at the venue which the former couldnt.<br /><br />theres a bigger picture in most things outside your world jamie. open your other eye (and stop using the other for loving ronnie pictures)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38829710304691204992010-10-06T23:31:29.508+01:002010-10-06T23:31:29.508+01:00I'm trying to think of a second name to come o...I'm trying to think of a second name to come off balanced but my heart says Steve Davis. I would love see him there although, unlike other wildcard candidates, I do not see him as a possible winner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-62789776634891363802010-10-06T22:31:15.429+01:002010-10-06T22:31:15.429+01:00davis and white have had fair share of invite favo...davis and white have had fair share of invite favours already,<br />evans or figuredo would be too leftfield,brecel already has the power snooker invite.<br />the only logical choices are liang or juddly,one was top 16 start of season the other won a ptc,both will make lots of masters appearances on merit in years aheadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12485599754321932012010-10-06T20:39:05.571+01:002010-10-06T20:39:05.571+01:00You should have a poll on your blog :-)You should have a poll on your blog :-)mathmonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78846565147572448452010-10-06T19:54:23.451+01:002010-10-06T19:54:23.451+01:00I'd vote for Stevens...he was just outside the...I'd vote for Stevens...he was just outside the 16 the last update and is moving up! c'mon Matt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17441937867504700412010-10-06T19:53:37.268+01:002010-10-06T19:53:37.268+01:00Why not have 8 wildcards playing seeds 9-16 in the...Why not have 8 wildcards playing seeds 9-16 in the first round.<br /><br />The six you mentioned could all play with Jimmy and maybe the ptc winner or best newcomer. It would add a bit of colour to the tournament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48391866261576779172010-10-06T17:49:28.754+01:002010-10-06T17:49:28.754+01:00I think there is an argument for scrapping the wil...I think there is an argument for scrapping the wildcard but if there is going to be one - and I'm told there is - then they have to bring something positive to the tournament and create publicity.<br /><br />Jimmy wouldn't win a vote if I was running the poll because he wouldn't be in it. My six would be: Davis, Liang, Trump, Evans, Brecel and Figueiredo.<br /><br />The PTC players will have their own reward next March and with all respect to Martin Gould, I'm not sure a second round appearance at the Crucible and quarters of the World Open really merits a Masters wildcard, although as a Londoner he would at least bring some people through the gate.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66187980068108989392010-10-06T16:52:42.354+01:002010-10-06T16:52:42.354+01:00Wenbo would win the vote in China, but White has b...Wenbo would win the vote in China, but White has broader appeal worldwide. <br /><br />A wildcard in any sport is implemented with the intention of pulling a lrager crowd, Wenbo would not achieve this.<br /><br />Also, one other suggestion, couldn't we just do away with wildcards? If it is an event for the elite then leave it as such.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1819789698768211522010-10-06T16:31:45.508+01:002010-10-06T16:31:45.508+01:00ok dave, thanks for the reply.
frustrates me that...ok dave, thanks for the reply.<br /><br />frustrates me that excellent blogs dont get comments running their course as another up to date story is live, yet sometimes it peters out quicker than the 2nd last....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68338311578870874222010-10-06T16:01:08.809+01:002010-10-06T16:01:08.809+01:00It's a good idea but I'm not sure there...It's a good idea but I'm not sure there's a template on blogger to do itDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68436222657239336292010-10-06T15:54:58.609+01:002010-10-06T15:54:58.609+01:00dave this is a suggestion about the blog. it is no...dave this is a suggestion about the blog. it is not on topic and no need to publish<br /><br />suggestion<br /><br />have the two most recent blogs side by side at the top<br /><br />i find the 2nd or 3rd most recent blog gets few replies as people move on too quick to the new one and you have so much content it sometimes leaves behind a good subject early.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57460170952882466392010-10-06T14:40:24.510+01:002010-10-06T14:40:24.510+01:00hi Martin G @ 12.40pmhi Martin G @ 12.40pmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57023706852563680992010-10-06T12:40:45.293+01:002010-10-06T12:40:45.293+01:00"Gould has blown his chance by getting involv..."Gould has blown his chance by getting involved with the rebels. Foolish young man. Lots to lose and nothing to gain.<br />Janie, nobody wants to watch amateurs apart from their parents and you."<br />_____________________________________<br /><br />politics should NEVER EVER be a issue regarding who plays in tournaments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51316015198464454622010-10-06T10:15:47.874+01:002010-10-06T10:15:47.874+01:00Quinten Hann is very funny idea. If it was the Pre...Quinten Hann is very funny idea. If it was the Premier league I would go for Tony Drago. He is always fun to watch, but it seems he is out of form. I'm for "the legend wildcard" thus either Jimmy White or Steve Davis. Martin Gould will be there next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4396038603319335862010-10-06T10:01:17.458+01:002010-10-06T10:01:17.458+01:00David Roe should get it he must have more bottle n...David Roe should get it he must have more bottle now going to work in iran.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71703441524279365612010-10-06T09:47:55.823+01:002010-10-06T09:47:55.823+01:00Give it to Kirk Stevens and Jimmy White.Give it to Kirk Stevens and Jimmy White.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-58825275396570101712010-10-06T09:20:07.400+01:002010-10-06T09:20:07.400+01:00Gould has blown his chance by getting involved wit...Gould has blown his chance by getting involved with the rebels. Foolish young man. Lots to lose and nothing to gain.<br />Janie, nobody wants to watch amateurs apart from their parents and you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16725269749686119842010-10-06T08:00:56.430+01:002010-10-06T08:00:56.430+01:00If we're going to have the wild card selected ...If we're going to have the wild card selected by public vote, why don't we just have the results decided in the style of The X Factor?<br /><br />The panel could be made up of Rory McLeod, Michaela Tabb, Reanne Evans and Rob Walker. After the players have a few frames, the panel could vote on who had won, while the crowd boo, hiss and occasionally applaud. Then they could all go to the tabloids and slag each other off. Looks like Shaun Murphy's started that bit already.<br /><br />You could keep the Masters qualifying competition and televise it in the style of the auditions, before moving on to Boot Camp, at the Academy in Sheffield.<br /><br />Actually I might come to regret putting up this comment. The way the BBC's going, they'll probably think it's a great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com