tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7959404495943689636..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: NEW SEASON, NEW SYSTEMDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-9590247814275450462013-05-26T18:48:16.060+01:002013-05-26T18:48:16.060+01:00The new flat structure is not bad in my opinion. B...The new flat structure is not bad in my opinion. But I would like to see the defender seeded through to the venue at least. For Wuxi this would be Ricky Walden who faces with Pankaj Advani a really strong player and could go out immediatelly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48530449941486128962013-05-26T13:10:27.810+01:002013-05-26T13:10:27.810+01:00So it would appear there will be 131 on tour. If ...So it would appear there will be 131 on tour. If none of the 128 don't compete in an event, are the available spaces offered to those currently ranked 129-131, and then those that finished highest in the Q School Order of Merit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59886544861555565652013-05-25T19:11:05.160+01:002013-05-25T19:11:05.160+01:00...Cont.
Think the bit I wrote about the points a......Cont.<br /><br />Think the bit I wrote about the points adjustments is wrong....Terry Oblongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78838991954098854562013-05-25T18:56:39.705+01:002013-05-25T18:56:39.705+01:00All players outside of the top 64 are drawn random...All players outside of the top 64 are drawn randomly for the flat draws so ranking is not so important, new players start on 0 points and will be ranked alphabetically until points are scored.<br /><br />Check this for a reasonably accurate list and ranking of all the players: <br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooker_world_ranking_points_2013/2014<br /><br />I assume this list has the adjustments backdated made to it to account for the new scoring system where by for the 3 events that use the old system (Worlds, Aussie and Shanghai), first match seeded losers only get half the ranking points, I assume this explains why Robo is now No1.<br /><br />Interesting to see quite a few top players are skipping the Aussie open and a few missing the Wuxi Classic. <br /><br />To top up to 128 players they offer places to the highest ranked Q school players who did not win a tour card. Renne Evans has a place in Wuxi.<br /><br />Roll on Tuesday, new tour setup looks very exciting.<br />Terry Oblongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4605881115648757112013-05-25T18:33:47.224+01:002013-05-25T18:33:47.224+01:00Regarding the Qualifying School, from snooker.org,...Regarding the Qualifying School, from snooker.org, this has to be the statement of the year:<br /> <br />C Wakelin 4-2 A Wicheard <br /><br />Wakelin earns a spot on the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 Main Tour.<br />Wicheard lost the sixth frame after his cue snapped in half.<br /><br />Don't you hate when that happens?!Peter Norriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094714440623039181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29415067931787341912013-05-25T16:54:06.585+01:002013-05-25T16:54:06.585+01:00For all those that qualify for the main tour this ...For all those that qualify for the main tour this season, through whatever chanel (Q School, nominations etc) what determines their starting ranking position? And where can the finalised 2013/4 ranking list be found?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91838621655302901752013-05-24T23:33:25.550+01:002013-05-24T23:33:25.550+01:00let the snooker do the talkinglet the snooker do the talkingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15035567091028490372013-05-24T23:30:33.927+01:002013-05-24T23:30:33.927+01:00That's not the point being argued wildey, and ...That's not the point being argued wildey, and you know it! Traditionally the top 16 have undertaken promotional duties, which was a more productive use of their time if you ask me. My question, is that now they have to play just as many matches as any other pro should they still be expected to be undertake more promotional work than a rookie? <br />____________________________________<br /><br />they or any other player should be used to promote when World snooker or sponsor tells them to be there.wildeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75933864607160588402013-05-24T19:16:05.156+01:002013-05-24T19:16:05.156+01:00he will be promoting the sport to give himself a b...<i>he will be promoting the sport to give himself a better future</i><br /><br />That's not the point being argued wildey, and you know it! Traditionally the top 16 have undertaken promotional duties, which was a more productive use of their time if you ask me. My question, is that now they have to play just as many matches as any other pro should they still be expected to be undertake <i>more</i> promotional work than a rookie? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10257447831309627262013-05-24T10:24:49.248+01:002013-05-24T10:24:49.248+01:00World Snooker are still holding games over till th...World Snooker are still holding games over till the final rounds.<br />The schedule for the UK at York, just out, shows 4 x L128 games held over till first tv day on the Saturday. This is slightly different in that the qualifiers are also at York for the previous 4 days but these are definitely held over as there is space in the schedule to play them in these 4 qualifying days.<br />So, a precedent for tv has been set, so no reason why Ding, say, should not be held over till China!PrestatynFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71640005263608531672013-05-23T22:39:12.770+01:002013-05-23T22:39:12.770+01:00"Except no doubt he'll still be expected ..."Except no doubt he'll still be expected to promote it, or do you advocate the PR work being shared around the rookies too, wild?"<br />---------------------------------<br />he will be promoting the sport to give himself a better future that is separate to a individual tournament it should always be all or nothing regarding rounds of a tournament.wildeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55545539595457022352013-05-23T22:15:26.408+01:002013-05-23T22:15:26.408+01:00Hi Dave don't suppose you no when the Stephen ...Hi Dave don't suppose you no when the Stephen lee case will be Finsh not nice for snooker to have this cloud over it still ps blogs are great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57672438483959010962013-05-23T21:41:57.291+01:002013-05-23T21:41:57.291+01:0010:21pm - nice line!10:21pm - nice line!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-62792331080391326282013-05-23T18:37:47.389+01:002013-05-23T18:37:47.389+01:00The new system is going to be good for the viewer....The new system is going to be good for the viewer. Even if the top seeds keep coming through, it'll make the qualifiers more interesting.<br /><br />Places 60-68 in the rankings will be the pressure spot at cut offs now. Finish inside the 64 and your playing a qualifier with every chance of shooting up.<br /><br />Finish outside the 64 and your up against a seed, possibly starting a downward course that sees a player fall off the tour.<br /><br />Dont think WS should have done away with holding games over though. I know it gives a slight advantage, but the difference it could make, having Mehta and Advani in India or Brecel in Belgium, could make a huge difference in a new territory.<br /><br />It also guarantees that the likes of Ronnie and Judd, who lets face it, are players with huge interest from the public, can be seen in growth areas.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88866333200703453762013-05-23T18:26:12.503+01:002013-05-23T18:26:12.503+01:00in recent years Tony Drago and James Wattana got w...in recent years Tony Drago and James Wattana got wild cards that cant be right and when Jimmy White or Steve Davis drops off tour they cant have wild cards suerly but if they fancy their chances then Q School it should be.wildeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41974912729921126572013-05-23T16:50:51.950+01:002013-05-23T16:50:51.950+01:00equality means just that making an exception for D...<i>equality means just that making an exception for Ding isn't equality</i><br /><br />Except no doubt he'll still be expected to promote it, or do you advocate the PR work being shared around the rookies too, wild?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60240598578149744682013-05-23T14:29:08.768+01:002013-05-23T14:29:08.768+01:00Ray, many players have had National Governing body...Ray, many players have had National Governing body Nominations, this year there are only 3 places for this (African, Oceania and American) but in the past it has been more including European nominations. Luca deserves to be on the tour, we want the best young talent as well as deserving journey men. Terry Oblongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27133948415743503132013-05-23T14:11:02.334+01:002013-05-23T14:11:02.334+01:00It's not just unfair to Ding Junhui in 2013......It's not just unfair to Ding Junhui in 2013.....it's been unfair to Liang Wenbo, Xiao Guodong, Yu Delu etc etc for too many seasons to count.<br /><br />Making the Chinese come to England to qualify for their own events.....just read that statement back to yourselves and tell me it's fair(!)<br /><br />Are people only just noticing this embarrassing snooker anomaly this season, because Ding Junhui is affected?? Seriously?<br /><br />(Fast forward 10 years) Next week: UK Championship qualifiers....in Zhangjiagang.JIMO96noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46242145220277408622013-05-23T13:11:59.293+01:002013-05-23T13:11:59.293+01:00I think it's pretty clear that if you have wil...I think it's pretty clear that if you have wildcards then you can't claim 'fairness'<br /><br />However, I think wildcards for young talents is a good thing: Ding got one, Robertson got one and they proved their worth and eventually earned their place in the top ranksDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65979034932249273022013-05-23T12:38:37.344+01:002013-05-23T12:38:37.344+01:00In this new age of fairness an unjust anomaly stic...In this new age of fairness an unjust anomaly sticks out a mile.I'm referring to the wild card given to Luca Brecel.He should earn his place the hard way by getting through 5 rounds of Q School,the same as everyone else.<br />I will never understand why he was given a 2 year exemption and is he the only one or have other wild cards also been issued?<br />It's either fair for all or it's not - you can't be a little bit pregnant.<br />I would value your take on this issue Dave.Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84066052405448509192013-05-23T07:18:54.065+01:002013-05-23T07:18:54.065+01:0010:57 pm
equality means just that making an excep...10:57 pm<br /><br />equality means just that making an exception for Ding isn't equality wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42804477677323129942013-05-23T05:27:52.782+01:002013-05-23T05:27:52.782+01:00t that's the biggest load of rubbish I've ...t that's the biggest load of rubbish I've ever heard just because he's from china he should get an east way into the tournament that's like saying jimmy white should have a bye into the world champs because the fans love him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51619096602457093042013-05-22T22:57:44.151+01:002013-05-22T22:57:44.151+01:00I have to be honest, if I were a rookie I would ra...I have to be honest, if I were a rookie I would rather play someone ranked 64-96 than someone in the top 8 for my first game. A few bad draws and it could be tough staying on the tour. Also, in the case of Ding, couldn't they have made an exception and made him play one of the wildcards in Wuxi for his "first" match? Seems a bit much making him return just for a single qualifying match.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50094864375273856032013-05-22T22:21:51.261+01:002013-05-22T22:21:51.261+01:00there were less viewers due to burnout of the snoo...there were less viewers due to burnout of the snooker fans.<br /><br />last season, this curious thing also prevented some players to miss a final black on 140.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17517231257411116742013-05-22T20:46:10.568+01:002013-05-22T20:46:10.568+01:00The viewing figures for the Crucible were more tha...The viewing figures for the Crucible were more than solid, and it proved a good boost for BBC2's general ratings, particularly in the daytime. <br /><br />However, I was hoping the final, given O'Sullivan's presence, might peak higher than 3.1million. It was lower than last year's mediocre final. It's still a good audience for snooker, BBC2, and compares well to many sports, but did feel a five million peak could have been achieved. The nice weather didn't help though, and do wonder if starting early meant Eastenders/Corrie had an affect too.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.com