tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post6857694392353688632..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WATTANA'S RETURNDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-61733171678589072382009-05-14T18:42:00.000+01:002009-05-14T18:42:00.000+01:00he wont be as bad as last time, if recent reports ...he wont be as bad as last time, if recent reports are correct, but bearing in mind the last time he was on our screens he was impersonating a man using a saw on most shots he wont do too well IMHOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71821246305638764212009-05-13T21:58:00.000+01:002009-05-13T21:58:00.000+01:00Once great player but the last time we saw him on ...Once great player but the last time we saw him on the Tour his cue action had gone completely.<br />Cant imagine he'll make an impact this time around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46087658658125763752009-05-13T06:57:00.000+01:002009-05-13T06:57:00.000+01:00It just shows his dedication, I do hope James gets...It just shows his dedication, I do hope James gets back on TV this year. That would be a great achievement.Chrishttp://www.thesnookerforum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63263239539066544172009-05-12T16:47:00.000+01:002009-05-12T16:47:00.000+01:00Fantastic news I will be following him as my 2nd f...Fantastic news I will be following him as my 2nd favourite player next season. I am seriously considering heading down to Prestatyn for his opening qualifier in August.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5170268003806188802009-05-12T08:03:00.000+01:002009-05-12T08:03:00.000+01:00I don't see why Wattana shouldn't still be able to...I don't see why Wattana shouldn't still be able to compete to a decent level afterall he's only 39. Dropping off the tour may have helped in that he may have refocused and seen this as a fresh challenge as opposed to the continual gradual decline he was on before. Hope he does well.RichPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60674131566793399362009-05-12T07:28:00.000+01:002009-05-12T07:28:00.000+01:00and i am the original anonymous who posted at 3.14...and i am the original anonymous who posted at 3.14pm. i never forgot about paul hunter. great player that he was, imho, he was nowhere near as prolific a middle ball potter as the two players i mentioned in the 2nd reply to this blog. <br /><br />just because your opinion differs from mine, doesnt mean i forgot. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59395040832781592252009-05-12T00:03:00.000+01:002009-05-12T00:03:00.000+01:00Joe,
The final list of 2009/10 tour players is no...Joe,<br /><br />The final list of 2009/10 tour players is not confirmed yet. I've done a piece on this on my blog (click my name above this post if interested), but to summarise I think that the situation is as follows:<br /><br />The top 64 from last season stay on, plus the top eight others from the one year list which leaves 24 places. <br /><br />Then the PIOS finished a couple of days ago so the top eight from there (Jogia, Guodong, Haneveer, Page, Rowlings, Sangnil, Steadman and Woollastion), will be promoted, leaving 16 places.<br /><br />Of those Wattana has one for winning the Asia Championship, Anda Zhang one for the Asia U-21, Thepchaiya Un-nooh for winning the IBSF last year and Jimmy Robertson I believe has a place for finishing top of the English Pro-Ticket Tour.<br /><br />I have also read that Michael White will finish top of the Welsh list and get their nomination but I've not seen that confirmed anywhere...Matthttp://prosnookerblog.com/2009/05/07/200910-roll-call/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64036702466911670142009-05-11T23:34:00.000+01:002009-05-11T23:34:00.000+01:00I have not forgotten Hunter, but i too would put W...I have not forgotten Hunter, but i too would put Wattana second behind Hendry as the best middle pocket player of all time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-49020451132966656262009-05-11T22:54:00.000+01:002009-05-11T22:54:00.000+01:00Monique said... Also he's one of the centurion of ...Monique said... Also he's one of the centurion of centuries (140 if I'm right) and the "owner" of 3 maxis (only Hendry, ROS and Higgins have more). Tells something about the player he was.<br /><br />Has'nt Nick Dyson had "3 maxis" as well?<br /><br />And<br /><br />Anonymous said... IMHO he is the 2nd best middle pocket potter of all time, behind Hendo.<br /><br />And IMHO you have forgotten about Paul Hunter. Surely you've heard how he became such a prolific middle pocket potter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40772214973542757352009-05-11T22:38:00.000+01:002009-05-11T22:38:00.000+01:00To Janie,
Great news Wattana is back. Any chance ...To Janie,<br /><br />Great news Wattana is back. Any chance of getting cameras to show online PIOS matches next season?<br /><br />I went over to your twitter during the world championships. I don't think the updates were coming through, were they? Ha! BTW, did i see you on TV at the Final of the Super 6's in the press box with a camera?<br /><br />I presume this is the 'Unofficial' 2009/10 season:<br /><br />Sept: Shanghai Masters<br />Oct: Grand Prix<br />Dec: UK Championship<br /><br />Jan: The Masters<br />Feb: Welsh Open<br />Mar: China Open<br />Apr: World Championships<br /><br />Lost: NI Trophy, Bahrain, Malta.<br /><br />Question: Can Dave/anyone give me the final list of who made on to the tour for next season? Did anyone get the freebie card for the tour that the WSA give it?<br /><br />Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14284654260380397262009-05-11T21:35:00.000+01:002009-05-11T21:35:00.000+01:00Good to see new young talent coming through.Good to see new young talent coming through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68923006548076460592009-05-11T18:41:00.000+01:002009-05-11T18:41:00.000+01:00do we know how many events next season - is it jus...do we know how many events next season - is it just 6 (no NI and Bahrain) - or will there some smaller events too<br /><br />what's the rest of the calendar?<br /><br />also did Mei Xiwen get 3rd asia spot?snoopynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7217229885754869072009-05-11T18:39:00.000+01:002009-05-11T18:39:00.000+01:00Maybe they will hold the entire segment of the dra...Maybe they will hold the entire segment of the draw back in which Wattana is playing over to Thailand if they stage another event there.<br />Good to see the old boy back anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-505594014598893582009-05-11T16:09:00.000+01:002009-05-11T16:09:00.000+01:00It will be nice to see another familiar face in th...It will be nice to see another familiar face in the early rounds of the qualifiers.<br /><br />I wonder how likely it is Jimmy White v James Wattana is in the last 64. Takes snooker back about 15 years (although maybe the last 8 then).mathsisfunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56871386929857162812009-05-11T16:04:00.000+01:002009-05-11T16:04:00.000+01:00Lets get James back on tour and we might get a ran...Lets get James back on tour and we might get a ranking event out of Thailand as well ...<br /><br />you can hear the little wheels in the little heads in Bristol whirr around as we speak ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64569422181584826692009-05-11T15:30:00.000+01:002009-05-11T15:30:00.000+01:00lol Janie! You would need your fix after 3 days .....lol Janie! You would need your fix after 3 days ... badly ;)Moniquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65326891700925583342009-05-11T15:14:00.001+01:002009-05-11T15:14:00.001+01:00It's great for snooker in Thailand and I'm sure th...It's great for snooker in Thailand and I'm sure the fact that Wattana will be around from Round One will be a great help to the other Thai players coming onto the tour in 2009-10: Noppadol Sangnil, Thepchaiya Un Nooh.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the first qualifiers to see a whole barrage of international players taking up their places.<br /><br />although it would be nice if we could have at least a week's close season first!!<br /><br />The first PIOS event for 2009-10 starts late June!!Janiehttp://www.global-snooker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64164358068563341982009-05-11T15:14:00.000+01:002009-05-11T15:14:00.000+01:00IMHO he is the 2nd best middle pocket potter of al...IMHO he is the 2nd best middle pocket potter of all time, behind Hendo.<br /><br />Go James!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5642094558049980282009-05-11T14:45:00.000+01:002009-05-11T14:45:00.000+01:00I wish him all the best. It takes some love of the...I wish him all the best. It takes some love of the game and dedication to come back on the saddle like that!<br />Also he's one of the centurion of centuries (140 if I'm right) and the "owner" of 3 maxis (only Hendry, ROS and Higgins have more). Tells something about the player he was.Moniquenoreply@blogger.com