tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7186010876007486171..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WORLD CUP SET FOR THAILANDDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55654403253178426212011-07-09T16:47:43.542+01:002011-07-09T16:47:43.542+01:00www.pttegatsnookerworldcup.com
19 countries, 20 t...www.pttegatsnookerworldcup.com<br /><br />19 countries, 20 teams<br /><br />11-15 July round robin, play 5 frames<br /><br />16-17 qua semi fin. best of 7 (knock out)thepistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286445944650401715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5098920479358843922011-05-02T20:44:44.249+01:002011-05-02T20:44:44.249+01:00i am looking forward to going out there and cheeri...i am looking forward to going out there and cheering on the welsh team, <br /><br />cymru am bythAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29246005245485984052010-09-29T19:31:09.532+01:002010-09-29T19:31:09.532+01:00if ronnie makes it in it, he MAY have a sore back ...if ronnie makes it in it, he MAY have a sore back 3 days before the eventAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56464539072755997312010-09-29T18:47:52.231+01:002010-09-29T18:47:52.231+01:00The idea of Higgins and Maguire forming a duo has ...The idea of Higgins and Maguire forming a duo has gotta be more then a little embarrassing for Hearn and co...<br />Amyway, you could always pair Robertson up with another international player (e.g Fu) and introduce them as the Rest of the World. I like the new format of the World Cup and the idea of playing it in Thailand too, re-introduces top level snooker to the country. How many countries will compete?<br /> AlphaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55915015634141925832010-09-29T12:16:31.236+01:002010-09-29T12:16:31.236+01:00The Nations Cup was just the five home nations. It...The Nations Cup was just the five home nations. It did become a World Cup but that was just eight countries.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23840435182968832802010-09-29T11:04:56.173+01:002010-09-29T11:04:56.173+01:00If the World Cup is done in the same format as 199...If the World Cup is done in the same format as 1996, it will be great.<br />There were seeds and there were qualifiers for continental europe.<br /><br />It was a huge effort from WSA and <br />Thai/ Mr.Pulsirivong organisers.<br /><br />If I am not mistaken, it was Mr.Ferguson who supervised the qualifications in Antwerpen.<br />A superb event to participate in.kimballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34267975102583770142010-09-29T06:57:08.400+01:002010-09-29T06:57:08.400+01:00My problem with a 2-man-team, is that with 1 good ...My problem with a 2-man-team, is that with 1 good and 1 bad player in the team, (such as in Australia or Hong Kong), the bad player will totally ruin the chance of winning the match, since he participates in 3 out of 5 games. He'll lose his two singles, and ruin every chance of winning the doubles.<br /><br />Given, of course, that the Davis Cup format will be used.<br /><br />With 3-men-teams (9 single matches), a team with 1 good and 2 bad players can still beat a team with 2 good and 1 bad player:<br /><br />The good player wins his 3 matches, and his two teammates both beat the other team's bad player. Scoreline: 5-4!Sparkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53499960195589475312010-09-29T06:50:02.821+01:002010-09-29T06:50:02.821+01:00Hi Dave! I'm too young to remember either the ...Hi Dave! I'm too young to remember either the World Cup in 96 nor the Nations Cup. Could you explain in what way the Nations Cup was so much "worse" than the World Cup please?Mattias Lundbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39540844783527151452010-09-29T05:50:28.728+01:002010-09-29T05:50:28.728+01:00i know a couple of good players in Iran dave or is...i know a couple of good players in Iran dave or is it pros only. If it is then Robertson wont have a partner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29910183514162779912010-09-29T03:35:02.813+01:002010-09-29T03:35:02.813+01:00I think it's a good idea - it sort of combines...I think it's a good idea - it sort of combines the old world/nations cup with the world doubles. <br /><br />It will also be a good promotional event. You will get the best couple of players from each country on the tour presumably, and it can go into territories where they're trying to get pro snooker off the ground. Thailand next season, Malta is a given at some point, maybe Australia, even India a possibility down the line.<br /><br />Could you just imagine the introduction for Scotland: Please give a big welcome to the world number 1 John Higgins, fresh from a 6 month ban, and world number 5 Stephen Maguire currently under investigation by the CPS.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-33457651235356076972010-09-29T03:26:46.586+01:002010-09-29T03:26:46.586+01:00james,this blog is only for people with rosetinted...james,this blog is only for people with rosetinted specs of hearn,<br />o'sullivan and those who have a limited knowledge of snooker,so you and mr encylcopedia chrisk are not welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-35005209669923514362010-09-28T23:42:03.109+01:002010-09-28T23:42:03.109+01:00I suspect that a proud Welshman might have a say i...I suspect that a proud Welshman might have a say in matters.<br />Darren Morgan would sing the anthems with great pride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86705431486433125282010-09-28T23:17:01.476+01:002010-09-28T23:17:01.476+01:00after the rubbish from Steve Davis about shortenin...after the rubbish from Steve Davis about shortening the World Championship over the weekend. this is a positive move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53815821969700636952010-09-28T23:11:07.897+01:002010-09-28T23:11:07.897+01:00AW, are you not invited to the world cup James sco...AW, are you not invited to the world cup James scott. <br />That makes me very sad. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80775147069233128622010-09-28T23:05:34.372+01:002010-09-28T23:05:34.372+01:00James Scott, the idea of turning snooker into a gl...James Scott, the idea of turning snooker into a global game is to get away from places like Bradford and Leeds. Thailand is a growth area where people actually watch the game live.<br />You sound like a wannabe Mark King, your opinion is uninformed, and narrow minded.Inmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12286525994918650992010-09-28T23:01:11.113+01:002010-09-28T23:01:11.113+01:00Two man teams is a good idea because you can get m...Two man teams is a good idea because you can get more teams in the World Cup who have a good chance of doing well<br /><br />Bangkok is the obvious place to hold it because that's where it was last time and it was a huge success, just a shame it's taken so long to get it back on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-9402275037570463302010-09-28T22:24:24.328+01:002010-09-28T22:24:24.328+01:00I can assure you I'm not!I can assure you I'm not!Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50413653004831606752010-09-28T22:23:04.706+01:002010-09-28T22:23:04.706+01:00They should do a random draw for
Robertson's p...They should do a random draw for<br />Robertson's partner - <br /><br />Dame Edna Everage<br />Paul Hogan<br />Jason Donovan<br />'Strewth Sheila'<br />Can of Fosters<br /><br />Actually,I think the Can of Fosters would do good at Doubles !<br />LOLCHRISK5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40230136319520588082010-09-28T22:22:04.222+01:002010-09-28T22:22:04.222+01:00You want me to spill the beans, Dave?
You're ...You want me to spill the beans, Dave?<br /><br />You're posting to your own blog as two different folk. Sometimes you're yourself...sometimes your Mr Anon.<br /><br />Frankly...that's sad. In fact: That's really sad.<br /><br />I know you. You know me...and guess what? I'm not James Scott.<br /><br />You want to play games....crack-on. I'm all for it!<br /><br />James....doubt this post will be published!James Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40767999061706874042010-09-28T22:17:50.970+01:002010-09-28T22:17:50.970+01:00I agree it sounds like a jolly.
The six red non-en...I agree it sounds like a jolly.<br />The six red non-entity events in Thailand are all well received.<br />Snooker players would go there for a re-spotted black, open draw, shot clock, miniscule prize money, sudden death tournament for the joys which Thailand bring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59715444312821166592010-09-28T22:15:14.173+01:002010-09-28T22:15:14.173+01:00Wasn't Chris Hughton a proper blarney stone ki...Wasn't Chris Hughton a proper blarney stone kissing Irishman?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21924510781041696082010-09-28T22:12:08.594+01:002010-09-28T22:12:08.594+01:009:53 - The only difference between that Irish foot...9:53 - The only difference between that Irish football team and Doherty and O'Brien is that the snooker players are actually Irish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91471419283288748682010-09-28T22:06:01.236+01:002010-09-28T22:06:01.236+01:00Anon @ 9.55
Post under your actual name so we can...Anon @ 9.55<br /><br />Post under your actual name so we can converse man-to-man, otherwise, ask Ronnie O'Sullivan if he knows me.<br /><br />Didn't want to burst your bubble so early, but I just have!James Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86774570203727782362010-09-28T21:57:46.268+01:002010-09-28T21:57:46.268+01:00Are there really people in the world so stupid tha...Are there really people in the world so stupid that they think the World Cup should be in Bradford instead of Bangkok?<br /><br />Says everything about the Little Englander mentality that has held this game - and this country - backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21650703655649296432010-09-28T21:57:06.470+01:002010-09-28T21:57:06.470+01:00I'm not running the event into the ground. It&...I'm not running the event into the ground. It's a pheckin magnificent idea and a welcome introduction to the schedule.<br /><br />I'm simply questioning the location.<br /><br />Maybe suits the Chinese...but they're all UK based. Or the Ausies. Nope. They're based here, too. The other nations?<br /><br />It makes no sense to hold this event in Thailand.<br /><br />YMMV...James Scottnoreply@blogger.com