tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post250499048704429965..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: HIGGINS OUT, ROBERTSON THROUGH, MAX PRIZE REINSTATEDDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63488109220611040212011-07-21T15:12:31.767+01:002011-07-21T15:12:31.767+01:00i think selt is very good friends with neil robert...i think selt is very good friends with neil robertsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-33053395167314300582011-07-21T14:14:42.435+01:002011-07-21T14:14:42.435+01:00A little peturbed by the lack of commentary, can&#...A little peturbed by the lack of commentary, can't see why that cannot be added. However, still going to consider it when another busy snooker month arrives on Eurosport. <br /><br /> Was reading that Selt was once accused of paying someone a grand to lose a match so that he could claim a main tour spot. I guess there was never any validity in these allegations.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55750120368154234232011-07-21T10:19:07.973+01:002011-07-21T10:19:07.973+01:00thank you. you a ref?thank you. you a ref?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2603824004239005462011-07-21T09:58:54.774+01:002011-07-21T09:58:54.774+01:00Yes, at some tournaments - not on the Aussie on fo...Yes, at some tournaments - not on the Aussie on for example.Johannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13775102979684101372011-07-21T09:48:45.078+01:002011-07-21T09:48:45.078+01:00do you get to choose tables johy?do you get to choose tables johy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8389063474977475592011-07-21T09:05:10.050+01:002011-07-21T09:05:10.050+01:00@ jamie brannon: video quality of the Eurosportpla...@ jamie brannon: video quality of the Eurosportplayer is very much ok; you'll have to take some "buffering" at some times - also it's often without commentary, but personally I don't mind. For that money, get yourself an account; I've got one for about 3 years now and never regretted it...Johannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-62039419774998205432011-07-21T08:36:08.102+01:002011-07-21T08:36:08.102+01:00what has this subject got to do with the fine fart...what has this subject got to do with the fine fart method?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-47688137816978089292011-07-20T19:48:47.403+01:002011-07-20T19:48:47.403+01:00Thanks Dave for twisting Barry's arm. The sham...Thanks Dave for twisting Barry's arm. The shameful months of having the 147 go unrewarded will perhaps one day be forgotten. <br /><br />As snooker grows I'm sure the prize will be raised to at least 10,000.Clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16435008908813699482011-07-20T19:43:34.298+01:002011-07-20T19:43:34.298+01:00What's the quality of the Eurosport player lik...What's the quality of the Eurosport player like? I'm thinking of getting an account.<br /><br />Wait for the magazine then on the World Cup. I hope it didn't come across as a dig as to why it wasn't done, understand your busy. Was just interested as it was a new type of event for many players, disappointed to not be able to watchjamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21319592287271342272011-07-20T19:38:32.121+01:002011-07-20T19:38:32.121+01:00Mark Williams is my tip for the title. I'm say...Mark Williams is my tip for the title. I'm saying this without knowing todays results, but like the look of his section of the draw.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10123512263876879182011-07-20T16:43:32.865+01:002011-07-20T16:43:32.865+01:00Lol @ the cross double for Mike Hallett, haven'...Lol @ the cross double for Mike Hallett, haven't noticed that one but I have noticed that Joe Johnson seems to call it the 'bauk' end of the table instead of the baulk end lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27928253220091564812011-07-20T15:24:43.159+01:002011-07-20T15:24:43.159+01:00Snooker The Fine Art Copyright.
Hi Dave
How are ...Snooker The Fine Art Copyright.<br /><br />Hi Dave <br />How are you! About the 147 money.<br /><br />Its amazing the extream measures Barry will go to entise Ronnie back to the fold.<br />Will Ronnie have to play with one hand behind his back?<br />Or dictate three shots a head that he must adhear to--or else.Mr Hey YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46621487215392713212011-07-20T14:56:45.882+01:002011-07-20T14:56:45.882+01:00It makes you wonder how the 90s would have turned ...It makes you wonder how the 90s would have turned out if Davis hadn't got married. Hendry was struggling to crack him until personal distractions took away his focus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34668554620407507842011-07-20T13:34:49.866+01:002011-07-20T13:34:49.866+01:00This isn't that new a concept, is it? Players ...This isn't that new a concept, is it? Players not doing as well when they have a family.<br /><br />I know there is a lot more tournaments now, so you might see it translate in different ways. But even when tournaments were in short supply, players with young families dropped down the rankings quite regularly, as spending time with the family took priority over practising.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65183540676919317742011-07-20T11:44:58.116+01:002011-07-20T11:44:58.116+01:00would somebody PLEASE explain to mike hallet what ...would somebody PLEASE explain to mike hallet what a cross double is?<br /><br />dont give me the crap that hes an ex top player.<br /><br />that may be so in some peoples opinion...doesnt stop him not knowing what a double is and a cross double.<br /><br />jeez<br /><br />oh dave, your comments are good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77887440953156033142011-07-20T08:20:19.536+01:002011-07-20T08:20:19.536+01:00Ding v BinghamDing v BinghamDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-67148189348867541732011-07-19T22:48:42.450+01:002011-07-19T22:48:42.450+01:00Hi David. I was somewhat shocked to see Higgins lo...Hi David. I was somewhat shocked to see Higgins lose from 4-1 up, 5-4. Credit must. however, go to Matthew Selt.<br /><br />After a scrappy first frame, Neil Robertson showed great consisacy, in my view, again Nigel Bond. A local favourite who did not bow to pressure today.<br /><br />As for the Maximum 147 break prize's return, I am Delighted it has doine so. A 147 is still an art to gain. it greatly deseves an extra prize.<br /><br />I well remember in Septber 2010, at The World Open, Ronnie O'Sullivan asked Referee Jan Verhaas, after potting one red and black, what the 147 break prize was. Told there was no extra prize, O'Sullivan made 140 and (almost)refused to pot the final black, due to the absence of an extra prize. Verhaas thankfully, for us fans asked him to pot the black and he did. <br /><br />He would not have atteptmed to refuse the final black if an extra prize was there. <br /><br />A lesson leaned for this season, may be in that regard, I think.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6967051735308970622011-07-19T22:46:37.253+01:002011-07-19T22:46:37.253+01:00what match will eurosport be covering 10.30 am
Di...what match will eurosport be covering 10.30 am<br /><br />Ding v Bingham or Hendry v SeltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2127916010918683742011-07-19T22:00:36.066+01:002011-07-19T22:00:36.066+01:00I'd assume it would just be for majors. The wa...I'd assume it would just be for majors. The way the PDC system works is that Pro Tour (non-televised) events have a £400 prize that rolls over, but TV majors have a £5,000 rolling prize.John Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7022910402524848722011-07-19T21:25:11.435+01:002011-07-19T21:25:11.435+01:00Interesting comment by Carter. As a man who likes ...Interesting comment by Carter. As a man who likes a small pre tournament flutter, I hadn't considered that some players might not be too disappointed at losing so they could get home.<br /><br />This will probably be a feature of future tournaments, as top players, many with families at home, will be that little bit less motivated for overseas events than those in the UK.<br /><br />Todays young pros, some of them bound to be top 16 players of the future, will have no such compunction.<br /><br />From the start, they will be travelling here there and everywhere, and unlike todays top players, bred on a UK circuit with an odd trip away, they will be as comfortable in Shanghai or Berlin as they'd be in Sheffield, a bit like tennis pros.<br /><br />Of the current crop of pros I suppose Ding and Robertson will be the least disadvantaged by constant globetrotting, but they've had to travel for years so good luck to them.<br /><br />Glad to see the rolling max prize implemented. I wonder how a prize would go for a 16 red clearance,a tournament record (148 or over) and a 155. All fairly unlikely I know, but it would be a shame if it happened and had no prize.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-24518353540171783002011-07-19T21:00:32.574+01:002011-07-19T21:00:32.574+01:00my understanding thats for ranking events but ther...my understanding thats for ranking events but theres another pot of £500 that will be rolling in to PTC and Qualifiers.<br /><br />am i right ?wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18946791767713417942011-07-19T20:46:37.733+01:002011-07-19T20:46:37.733+01:00"There will be an additional £500 for all Pla..."There will be an additional £500 for all Players Tour Championship events and non-televised matches in major ranking events should a maximum break be achieved and similar rules will apply as above." (c) WorldSnookerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15170693089243529122011-07-19T20:10:03.800+01:002011-07-19T20:10:03.800+01:00Outside TV events,there's also contain a simil...Outside TV events,there's also contain a similar system but only £500likahokeithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63150345553202769582011-07-19T19:20:50.450+01:002011-07-19T19:20:50.450+01:00500 quid for the ptcs which also rolls over its up...500 quid for the ptcs which also rolls over its up on world snooker.just taught of this dave what happens if there are no maxis this season would the total roll over to next season, or would they start back at 5 bags of sand again ?Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29209933173255531862011-07-19T19:11:35.856+01:002011-07-19T19:11:35.856+01:00I assume only the TV events, not PTCsI assume only the TV events, not PTCsDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.com