tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post1083808799230964783..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WHO WILL BE THE DUKE OF YORK?Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39456937188885067192011-12-04T03:14:23.736+00:002011-12-04T03:14:23.736+00:00I don't think Betts understands Betts?????I don't think Betts understands Betts?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72873515806611069372011-12-03T21:16:34.197+00:002011-12-03T21:16:34.197+00:00betty
those 2 players are the 2 at the head of th...betty<br /><br />those 2 players are the 2 at the head of the betting<br /><br />itd be quite bizarre if they picked one at 3rd and one at 7th<br /><br />your just trying to see things that arent there<br /><br />its a gimmick and one to pull attention and £ from the sponsorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11964355929332871162011-12-03T19:08:24.290+00:002011-12-03T19:08:24.290+00:00yes betsy and thats why its a simple loss leader
...yes betsy and thats why its a simple loss leader<br /><br />they dont win much but have the perception of always being there and winning (at least to casual viewers)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52748559489170601072011-12-03T08:41:18.715+00:002011-12-03T08:41:18.715+00:00I don't think it is a simple loss-leader, sinc...I don't think it is a simple loss-leader, since it's notable they haven't included Higgins who enjoys a considerably higher profile than Selby, but since he's a likely winner of the event then they haven't gone near him. PP have chosen these two particular players because they massively underachieve in relation to their price, and they obviously don't make them favourites for the event even though their prices do, which for the most part just reflect the money they've taken on them.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53945340958184929972011-12-03T08:17:44.580+00:002011-12-03T08:17:44.580+00:00PP are obviously doing it as a sort of loss leader...PP are obviously doing it as a sort of loss leader<br /><br />if they lose, they lose, but they get new traffic, some of which will stay.<br /><br />if they win out it, they win.<br /><br />its also a boot in the sphericals to the sponsor...another betting firm<br /><br />no more, no less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27051186434174191872011-12-03T02:17:06.659+00:002011-12-03T02:17:06.659+00:00I am sure it will be a great event, David. I can&#...I am sure it will be a great event, David. I can't wait.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84121340761393479492011-12-02T20:37:26.661+00:002011-12-02T20:37:26.661+00:00What's with JP's tournement preview on the...What's with JP's tournement preview on the bbc website? He keeps saying things like "the longer frame matches suit this player..." Is he aware of the changes? Is the bbc not allowing him to be more honest?<br /><br />I'd rather read these fine articles and (often) interesting comments.<br /><br />I think Robertson will win.Gerardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65593390118345506722011-12-02T19:39:59.473+00:002011-12-02T19:39:59.473+00:00Has anyone seen this bizarre offer from Paddy Powe...Has anyone seen this bizarre offer from Paddy Power: <a href="http://www.paddypower.com/bet/snooker/uk-championship?ev_oc_grp_ids=2874" rel="nofollow">http://www.paddypower.com/bet/snooker/uk-championship?ev_oc_grp_ids=2874</a><br /><br />Basically, if Ronnie or Selby win the UK, PP will refund all outright pre-tournament winner bets. Has anyone seen an offer like that before?<br /><br />It's a pretty shrewd tactic really, because in the last couple of years they've only won one full ranker between them! At first glance it looks like you're getting a free bet, but I think the chances of PP having to refund the stakes are virtually nil. Psychologically it's really clever, because it encourages you to bet on Selby or Ronnie as dead certs (which the bookies will clean up on when they almost certainly get knocked out) and also bet on all the other players; since only one can win, and it's unlikely that they will have to refund the money then they will clean up on all the others too.<br /><br />It's pretty interesting that PP are virtually writing off Ronnie and Selby for this tournament though. It totally shafts the other bookies too, since if you actually fancy anyone other than Selby and Ronnie you may as well take advantage of the offer and cover your bet. If Selby or Ronnie win it though they'll get burned pretty bad.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71922754500293725622011-12-02T19:17:28.419+00:002011-12-02T19:17:28.419+00:00Rocket to nail it.Rocket to nail it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-26822629601877499332011-12-02T18:01:02.347+00:002011-12-02T18:01:02.347+00:00mjw to winmjw to winAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50633671802215056502011-12-02T16:37:54.559+00:002011-12-02T16:37:54.559+00:00If Trump emerges from his quarter I think he'l...If Trump emerges from his quarter I think he'll go all the way.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74209472677230633232011-12-02T13:26:37.698+00:002011-12-02T13:26:37.698+00:00I hope it'll be the "Grand Old" Duke...I hope it'll be the "Grand Old" Duke that wins it... :-)Colin Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34920994025013841392011-12-02T12:28:38.629+00:002011-12-02T12:28:38.629+00:00Would anyone know if the BBC is showing the tourna...Would anyone know if the BBC is showing the tournament in HD on BBC1 HD? <br /><br />Thanks.The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880651698568010594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70208205486906542112011-12-02T12:15:21.579+00:002011-12-02T12:15:21.579+00:00I have a feeling that Ronnie is either going to su...I have a feeling that Ronnie is either going to suffer a shock defeat against Davis or is going to win the whole thing. Personally though I'd like to see MJW break through; recently he has lost at least five matches he should have won (last year's UK, first round in China open, World semi-final, Australian Open and Shanghai Masters) and I'm worrying he may develop yips. Which would be a terrific shame. <br />But of course, as always, I'll be rooting for Hendry. It's a loooong shot and I know that it's not really gonna happen. But how great would that be: Hendry wins his 6th UK title and, as non-seeded winner he gets Masters wildcard (last year it was announced that the only way to get one was to win the UK) based on genuine merit. Wouldn't that be something?<br />Still, for me, of those who have a real chance: Ronnie, Mark or Higgins. Class of '92 - keep up the good work.Dzierzgulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-26943344249467396102011-12-02T12:10:19.820+00:002011-12-02T12:10:19.820+00:00I don't get the BBC scheduling at all—are ther...I don't get the BBC scheduling at all—are there really people out there who would rather watch repeats of Dad's Army and Flog It on a Saturday night rather than live snooker? It's like saying "piss off to ITV and watch The X-Factor"!Betty Logannoreply@blogger.com