tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post222450039805331597..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE CRUCIBLE 2009Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51284145495716184712009-05-08T18:55:00.000+01:002009-05-08T18:55:00.000+01:00John Higgins gets my vote. None of the players des...John Higgins gets my vote. None of the players deserve to be called a genius, but he deserves the vote for being the best in the last year, by a long way. Well done John!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71265154950871816282009-05-08T17:43:00.000+01:002009-05-08T17:43:00.000+01:00Dave i never said anything about you having someth...Dave i never said anything about you having something against Ronnie, i did say i get the impression he's not your cup of tea. My post was more to do with Simon Hattenstone, which you have ignored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66893433518241082292009-05-08T17:13:00.000+01:002009-05-08T17:13:00.000+01:00Ok, I thought so.Looking forward to it John Higgin...Ok, I thought so.Looking forward to it John Higgins gets my nod ahead of a certain genius as he was the model of consistency throughout winning two events including the big one. He also made another final and featured in two semis plus a UK quarter. I think my choice is factually backed up by John Higgins having accumulated more ranking points than any other player in 2008/09.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27051194666516362632009-05-08T16:15:00.000+01:002009-05-08T16:15:00.000+01:00I wasn't replying to you, Jamie, I was replying to...I wasn't replying to you, Jamie, I was replying to the anon who said I have something against Ronnie<br /><br />I'll be doing the awards next weekDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52788715664095182442009-05-08T15:01:00.000+01:002009-05-08T15:01:00.000+01:00Dave your comment underneath mine about not playin...Dave your comment underneath mine about not playing favourites is not linked to mine is as the anonymous person seems to think it was. I was not just asking you to give out their season awards but everyone. It doesn't mean you have favourites if you name a player of season, you did it last year.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69635215839158759892009-05-08T08:34:00.000+01:002009-05-08T08:34:00.000+01:00well said Dave and good reply. its obvious who Jam...well said Dave and good reply. its obvious who Jamie was trying to get you to mention. well played.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81316258828147910972009-05-07T17:29:00.000+01:002009-05-07T17:29:00.000+01:00I don't play favourites - never have, never will.
...I don't play favourites - never have, never will.<br /><br />I always try to be fair to everyone and have respect for all players. They have, after all, helped provide me with a living from snooker, none more so than Ronnie O'Sullivan.<br /><br />If people think differently that's up to them.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50951983141395540262009-05-07T16:28:00.000+01:002009-05-07T16:28:00.000+01:00After Portugal this weekend it will be time surely...After Portugal this weekend it will be time surely to give out season awards Dave did last year.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-26708688374413143872009-05-07T08:34:00.000+01:002009-05-07T08:34:00.000+01:00that is W_I_D_E!!that is W_I_D_E!!legoland from TFSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80874340968955198752009-05-07T03:04:00.000+01:002009-05-07T03:04:00.000+01:00Widest pocket:
Murphy's pink against Robertson, f...Widest pocket:<br /><br />Murphy's pink against Robertson, frame 19. I've uploaded it here (look at 2:19) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUos3KsVdb4hegeland from TSFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7888676577681075162009-05-07T02:49:00.000+01:002009-05-07T02:49:00.000+01:00I agree wid u 1 turty 3 1 amI agree wid u 1 turty 3 1 amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79561427079940996022009-05-07T01:31:00.000+01:002009-05-07T01:31:00.000+01:00i see dave as a fan of snooker who like ronnie as ...i see dave as a fan of snooker who like ronnie as well as other players as opposed to a ronnie fan who likes snooker because of ronnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52992809738980631912009-05-06T23:17:00.000+01:002009-05-06T23:17:00.000+01:00What is it Dave with you and Simon Hattenstone, y...What is it Dave with you and Simon Hattenstone, you seem to have some sort of problem with him, or is it he likes Ronnie and i won't say you don't like him, but i get the impression Ronnie is not you're cup of tea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8355901653919595212009-05-06T20:12:00.000+01:002009-05-06T20:12:00.000+01:00not only did stephen pocket 157k pounds, a charity...not only did stephen pocket 157k pounds, a charity will also receive the same amount from Betfred.com. Kudos to them for this act of generosityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68114623651979999982009-05-06T16:34:00.000+01:002009-05-06T16:34:00.000+01:00because the person posting wants to wind folk up, ...because the person posting wants to wind folk up, like you....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25164041954869115692009-05-06T16:23:00.000+01:002009-05-06T16:23:00.000+01:00Why shouldn't Stephen accept the money?He earned i...Why shouldn't Stephen accept the money?He earned it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30764610288341985782009-05-06T15:24:00.000+01:002009-05-06T15:24:00.000+01:00I completely agree with you about Mark Allen being...I completely agree with you about Mark Allen being the star of the tournament!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16615705059473649211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21102064253788021132009-05-06T14:41:00.000+01:002009-05-06T14:41:00.000+01:00a few biased views and opinions there lola few biased views and opinions there lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1011829323987597192009-05-06T14:33:00.000+01:002009-05-06T14:33:00.000+01:00BEST MATCH
John Higgins v Mark Selby, possibly the...BEST MATCH<br />John Higgins v Mark Selby, possibly the best match in terms of standard over this length that I have ever seen.<br /> <br />WORST MATCH<br />Either of Mark King's, but worst Match-up has to be Robbo versus Davis<br /><br />BEST SHOT<br />Allen's screw shot, awesome cue power.<br /><br />WORST SHOT<br />I'm sure Rory or Steve Davis could take the top 50, but what about Mark Williams foul while lazily leaving his cue butt on the table.<br /><br />Failing that Hendry's red on 57 of his 147, should never have dropped!!<br /><br />PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT<br />John Higgins.<br /><br />STAR OF THE TOURNAMENT<br />Mark Allen or Tony Knowles <br /><br />FALLEN STAR OF THE TOURNAMENT<br />Stephen Maguire, fails once more to prove he can do it where it really matters, his time has passed, he will never win in Sheffield.<br /><br /><br />BREAK OF THE TOURNAMENT<br />Any one of Allen's pressure breaks against Ronnie<br /><br />HEROES<br />Betfred for saving World Snooker's bacon.<br /><br />Rob Walker - genius.<br /><br />VILLAINS<br />Ivan Speck from the Hately Mail who tried his best to dampen any enthusiasm for the tounament.<br /><br />The table-fitters, ruined the tournament with the ridiculously kind cuts.<br /><br />Stephen Hendry for accepting the 147 money from the new sponsor.<br /><br />Grahame Dott's fist.<br /><br />Tony Knowles not letting that young kid win (Brilliant!) Snooker needs a panto villain like Knowlsey. <br /><br /><br />DAMP SQUIB<br /><br />All of Dennis Taylor's commentaries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-33908428498676089852009-05-06T14:05:00.000+01:002009-05-06T14:05:00.000+01:00Best match: As I did not sadly get to witness much...Best match: As I did not sadly get to witness much of Selby v Higgins, I will say Ronnie v Allen as the 2nd session was top draw, and the atmosphere was electric, plus it was the only genuine shock result.<br /><br />Worst Match: King v McLeod sounded bad but I had the pleasure of missing it. For me I will go Maguire v King.<br /><br />Player: John Higgins it has to be.<br /><br />Star: Well this could be John again, but I see what Dave is saying about Mark Allen though. I have to got to admit that I am not overly keen on his compact action.<br /><br />Best break: Hendry 147<br /><br />Heroes (Although not keen on that word in a sporting context):<br />Rob Walker, he seemed to be everywhere but remained enthuastic. Now that was the funny bit in Hattenstone's piece when he likened him to Partridge, which for me is a good thing as a Partridge obsessive.<br /><br />Michaela Tabb: Showed she deserved that final because of her class not her sex, but looking good for her age!<br /><br />The peolpe who renovated the Crucible. This year the air conditioning and the seats were a lot better.<br /><br />Villians:<br />The people not giving Phil Yates more column inches.<br /><br />Whoever has decided to marginalise Clive Everton.<br /><br />Flop:<br />Super six's, offers nothing that grabs youjamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18695470156151067942009-05-06T13:28:00.000+01:002009-05-06T13:28:00.000+01:00have to disagree with that. i think hendrys was th...have to disagree with that. i think hendrys was the best by a mile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41701864198910873412009-05-06T11:19:00.000+01:002009-05-06T11:19:00.000+01:00have to disagree with the break of the tournament....have to disagree with the break of the tournament... the break of higgins to win the qf against selby is the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83122600689804789182009-05-05T19:08:00.000+01:002009-05-05T19:08:00.000+01:00sammy 3:39
No, that distinction still belongs to ...sammy 3:39<br /><br />No, that distinction still belongs to Ding "i made 2 147s with a mop on my head beat that" Junhui.<br /><br />Biggest disappointments of the tournament<br /><br />1) Marco Fu - Dec08 lost by only a frame against Murphy in a thrilling UK championship final clash; Apr09 played like a drunkard against Murphy<br /><br />2) Stephan Maguire - flattered to deceive again; difference between him and another Scot, John Higgins is all too clear<br /><br />3) Ding Junhui - still has a mop for a hairstyle; to be fair, once he gets over his slump, he will be a fearsome force at the Crucible for sure<br /><br />4) Stephen Hendry - threw away the free pots and countless chances Murphy gave him post-147; Murphy would have lost that match easily had Stephen taken them<br /><br />5) Steve Davis - to be fair, it is credit to him he is still around at his age. But against Neil Robertson, his now-not-so-legendary-skills were cruelly exposed sadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5978766736446711112009-05-05T19:00:00.000+01:002009-05-05T19:00:00.000+01:00Does Dott realise how much of a clown he looks?
P...Does Dott realise how much of a clown he looks?<br /><br />Punching the ball around the table and laughing about it, with that stupid plaster on his chin. What a cretin.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44463430283820902862009-05-05T16:56:00.000+01:002009-05-05T16:56:00.000+01:00During the tournament on my site both my Rory McLe...During the tournament on my site both my Rory McLeod and Michaela Tabb pages had more views than any other profiles. Rob must have shocked people into searching for them.Mattnoreply@blogger.com