tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post2012707361745616266..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: DING THE KING OF NEWPORTDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2550761062161274182012-02-23T19:01:42.586+00:002012-02-23T19:01:42.586+00:00945, he is now, but he "isnt" from a bet...945, he is now, but he "isnt" from a better part, if you know where he was brought up.<br /><br />ive stayed in both places ;) and moreso, back then also (through work)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88214766713047008812012-02-23T09:45:59.893+00:002012-02-23T09:45:59.893+00:00Higgins and Dott are from Glasgow, whereas Hendry ...Higgins and Dott are from Glasgow, whereas Hendry is from a better part of Scotland I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-33921392511117678552012-02-23T09:25:08.302+00:002012-02-23T09:25:08.302+00:00901
its either reginal accents(scotlands a big pl...901<br /><br />its either reginal accents(scotlands a big place too, just like england).<br /><br />or<br /><br />your ears were blocked when listening to Higgins/DottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91583810921334727452012-02-23T09:01:45.614+00:002012-02-23T09:01:45.614+00:00How come Hendry is easy to listen to, but Higgins ...How come Hendry is easy to listen to, but Higgins and Dott are totally inconprehenible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-76973929080444953192012-02-23T04:12:01.636+00:002012-02-23T04:12:01.636+00:00People slag off Indian call centres, but has anyon...People slag off Indian call centres, but has anyone ever been put through to a British one? A well known company boasted it only used British call centres, and when I got put through to one it turned out it was based in Scotland. It was unintelligible, it could have been on Mars for all the good it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18471474541615693202012-02-22T15:34:49.497+00:002012-02-22T15:34:49.497+00:00Most English people cant speak proper English. Awr...Most English people cant speak proper English. Awri?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23539469413308039332012-02-22T10:12:00.638+00:002012-02-22T10:12:00.638+00:00Does it make you proud or ashamed to be English wh...Does it make you proud or ashamed to be English when you see English people commenting on Ding's ability to speak our language?<br /><br />11:26 AM<br />--------------<br /><br />noAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73619029553042657642012-02-21T12:55:53.246+00:002012-02-21T12:55:53.246+00:00Dings 124 to go 7-5 up was one of the best centuri...Dings 124 to go 7-5 up was one of the best centuries I've seen in a while. What a player, great stuff. Granted, Selby made a beautiful 145 later on, but his style has not got him enough ranking titles, fans or status. Yes ok, number 1 status but that's it. Oh, and 'more boring than Ebdon' status .. I nearly forgot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77210215567692751232012-02-21T11:26:47.562+00:002012-02-21T11:26:47.562+00:00Does it make you proud or ashamed to be English wh...Does it make you proud or ashamed to be English when you see English people commenting on Ding's ability to speak our language?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12644159437359059302012-02-21T00:59:45.528+00:002012-02-21T00:59:45.528+00:00Have to agree that the comment about ding's en...Have to agree that the comment about ding's english is being very generous to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57969503343300250912012-02-21T00:05:00.840+00:002012-02-21T00:05:00.840+00:00Surely World Snooker should have a translate on th...Surely World Snooker should have a translate on the books with all the Chinese players on the tour? We don't need anymore announcements from Ding that Trump "has lots of girlfriends in China...and boyfriends too".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73943967808918011472012-02-20T22:26:45.609+00:002012-02-20T22:26:45.609+00:00Hi David, Consistant play from Ding.Hi David, Consistant play from Ding.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75603208390627433302012-02-20T20:52:57.828+00:002012-02-20T20:52:57.828+00:00The line was put up by the BBC Wales commentators ...The line was put up by the BBC Wales commentators although the red they identified was the one myself and Mike thought he'd go forDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-24886065835685976372012-02-20T17:19:02.168+00:002012-02-20T17:19:02.168+00:00so david, are you not going to comment on telestra...so david, are you not going to comment on telestratorgate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57116530002895111202012-02-20T15:15:53.297+00:002012-02-20T15:15:53.297+00:00That was meant to say a player so sought after.That was meant to say a player so sought after.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-9647550082194547432012-02-20T15:07:17.098+00:002012-02-20T15:07:17.098+00:00Great match and great to see Ding smiling, I think...Great match and great to see Ding smiling, I think he's really enjoying his snooker at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15035383117097098772012-02-20T14:33:03.325+00:002012-02-20T14:33:03.325+00:00Ding - he looks even more miserable when he wins!
...Ding - he looks even more miserable when he wins!<br /><br /><br /><br />(Just a joke)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20311559494475737382012-02-20T14:32:43.256+00:002012-02-20T14:32:43.256+00:00His English is better though, and it made for a fu...His English is better though, and it made for a funny interview the fact that it was far from perfect, although not in a laugHing at him way.<br /><br />In addition, the scenes afterwards underlined how much of a national icon he is. I've never snooker so desperately sought after a triumph. I thought we might might get a baize invasion! <br /><br />A very enjoyable Welsh Open aside from the semis.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80659258830992905552012-02-20T14:04:57.486+00:002012-02-20T14:04:57.486+00:00You can never fail to enjoy Ding composing breaks,...You can never fail to enjoy Ding composing breaks, his close ball control is a joy to watch. <br /><br />If he adds the world title to his resume then he joins the all-time greats for me. <br /><br />Not many players can say they've won four 'big 3' events if he does.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-241268031968852152012-02-20T13:29:18.030+00:002012-02-20T13:29:18.030+00:00Ding "can speak better English than is widely...Ding "can speak better English than is widely believed"??<br /><br />He makes Capello look like Charles Dickens.<br /><br />His English is even worse than my Mandarin: at least when I order Kung Po chicken the guy on the other end of the phone knows what I'm on about. <br /><br />I felt sorry both for Ding and Rob Walker. Not knocking Ding - totally up to him how much English he feels he needs to learn - but at least make sure the poor guy has a translator on hand for occasions like this.olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70291218879439183972012-02-20T09:26:27.913+00:002012-02-20T09:26:27.913+00:00David
what red was it that EVERYONE knew ding was...David<br /><br />what red was it that EVERYONE knew ding was going for?<br /><br />lol<br /><br />at least you had a chuckle.<br /><br />well done Ding for winning.<br /><br />well done Selby for getting to the final and beating Ronnie on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com