tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post2628425383003120237..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: MURPHY HITS THE HEIGHTSDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69008774847857595822010-10-07T12:05:55.798+01:002010-10-07T12:05:55.798+01:007.11-
You tell him Mike.7.11-<br />You tell him Mike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78222188465273315162010-10-07T07:11:09.019+01:002010-10-07T07:11:09.019+01:001141, get a life.
everyone makes mistakes, no mat...1141, get a life.<br /><br />everyone makes mistakes, no matter whether they are a £100,000 a year director or a £25000 a year plumber.<br /><br />not being able to spell, or making the odd mistake on a crappy website would not make me prejudge someones ability to do the job at hand.<br /><br />youre a drama queen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17371974545442364742010-10-05T23:41:14.074+01:002010-10-05T23:41:14.074+01:00Mike Dunn's Facebook profile states that he ha...Mike Dunn's Facebook profile states that he has been a proffessional (sic) snooker player since 1993 so during that time you'd expect him to know there is only one F in professional.<br />This a candidate for the WSA board of directors, you couldn't make it up/.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84839176041158782332010-10-05T21:36:35.211+01:002010-10-05T21:36:35.211+01:00kildare cueman said...
Nigel Bond as chairman...kildare cueman said...<br /><br /> Nigel Bond as chairman.<br /><br /> Despite Barry Hearn's judgement(whos Barry Hearn?), snooker, after donkeys years of inept chairmen, finally have the chance to elect a man who is extrovert, funny, has a constant captivating smile, bags of big business experience, and the charisma and charm to front the game.<br /><br /> And hats off to that other great stalwart Del Hill, who has sacrificed his personal interests and pro-Hearn loyalties, in the interests of the game, to round up such players as the hard core political animal, Martin Gould, cheery, affable Mike Dunn, the intelligent Mark King, and the excitable entertainer that is Peter Ebdon.<br /><br /> Along with the other handful of "activists", it is imperative that the players emerge en masse to elect this bright and progressive group to the board.<br /><br /> It is important that they also elect Hill so they can attempt to get the game back to where it was two years ago.<br /><br /> There are too many tournaments, sponsors and too much cash about now.<br /> The players and fans are starting to think they are more important than the organisational club that was Ebbo Hill and Dunn.<br /><br /> Perhaps We could root out Tony Murphy or even Geoff Foulds. Anything would be better than this constant improvement and growth of the game.<br /><br /><br />One rarely gets chance to read such beautifully prepared sarcasm.... that reads equally as true.<br /><br />Tony BanburyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88830897521000810042010-10-05T16:12:36.291+01:002010-10-05T16:12:36.291+01:00While the wind is in the sails of positive change,...While the wind is in the sails of positive change, perhaps its time to propose a motion to end the inequitable proxy voting.<br /><br />This could be achieved by giving an unaccomanied player a piece of paper with the relevant options and placing it in a sealed box which would remain sealed until the count.<br /><br />The players name would not be on it, thereby ensuring anonymity.<br /><br />At least the player would be voting and not his manager.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34842659002183139732010-10-05T15:18:41.231+01:002010-10-05T15:18:41.231+01:00Apparently it has to be at least 10% of the voting...Apparently it has to be at least 10% of the voting membership, which is approximately 70.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10829992931308462132010-10-05T14:45:01.800+01:002010-10-05T14:45:01.800+01:00Dave,
Why does it only take seven players to call...Dave,<br /><br />Why does it only take seven players to call an EGM. I guess you will say it is in the constitution, but they are just 10%of those allowed to vote. <br /><br />Surely this needs changing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65710208249433074802010-10-05T14:17:06.626+01:002010-10-05T14:17:06.626+01:00Nigel Bond as chairman.
Despite Barry Hearn's...Nigel Bond as chairman.<br /><br />Despite Barry Hearn's judgement(whos Barry Hearn?), snooker, after donkeys years of inept chairmen, finally have the chance to elect a man who is extrovert, funny, has a constant captivating smile, bags of big business experience, and the charisma and charm to front the game.<br /><br />And hats off to that other great stalwart Del Hill, who has sacrificed his personal interests and pro-Hearn loyalties, in the interests of the game, to round up such players as the hard core political animal, Martin Gould, cheery, affable Mike Dunn, the intelligent Mark King, and the excitable entertainer that is Peter Ebdon.<br /><br />Along with the other handful of "activists", it is imperative that the players emerge en masse to elect this bright and progressive group to the board.<br /><br />It is important that they also elect Hill so they can attempt to get the game back to where it was two years ago.<br /><br />There are too many tournaments, sponsors and too much cash about now.<br />The players and fans are starting to think they are more important than the organisational club that was Ebbo Hill and Dunn.<br /><br />Perhaps We could root out Tony Murphy or even Geoff Foulds. Anything would be better than this constant improvement and growth of the game.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5973663623692074342010-10-05T07:00:24.213+01:002010-10-05T07:00:24.213+01:00that is still not what you said the first time bet...that is still not what you said the first time betty, but glad youre explaining what you meant to say, even if youre ignoring the fact you were wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11667424911970196722010-10-05T00:54:22.661+01:002010-10-05T00:54:22.661+01:00Veddy gud play Leon!Veddy gud play Leon!Richard Headnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15579698944095872532010-10-04T22:09:59.584+01:002010-10-04T22:09:59.584+01:00Bond is good player. I play Nijel in Riga - Latvia...Bond is good player. I play Nijel in Riga - Latvia in 1996 and make 60 break and win.<br /><br />Good play by moiLeon Mončiunskasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88621986167612029822010-10-04T21:45:34.496+01:002010-10-04T21:45:34.496+01:006.41pm.
The answer to your question is simple.
Th...6.41pm.<br /><br />The answer to your question is simple.<br />The people who are against the board (in this case Hearn) are from 110 Sport who are now bolstered by their once arch enemy Del Hill who brings Nigel Bond along to add to the whole anti-establshment package.<br />In the meantime the up and coming player Martin Gould has been sucked into the whirlpool of snooker politics now that he adds the gravitas of a vote but would rather concentrate on his game.<br />There are a catalogue of such fine players who have been recruited by managerial positions due to their proxy forms.<br />This is nowt new in the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14595725644991714792010-10-04T20:12:33.974+01:002010-10-04T20:12:33.974+01:00exactly dave
but what has the current board done ...exactly dave<br /><br />but what has the current board done wrong ?<br /><br />what have they had the chance to do wrong ?<br /><br />yes they were put there by Hearn but really so what they hardly had a chance to mess up their hair never mind nothing else.<br /><br />what confuses me is the name Martin Gould he looks like someone that would go with the flow and just get on with it so why does he have a problem ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81478965650182565402010-10-04T19:48:18.445+01:002010-10-04T19:48:18.445+01:00@5.29 - What I said was that if you stream it the ...@5.29 - What I said was that if you stream it the bookies can take bets and make money on the matches, which is 100% true! Whether they do it now or not is besides the point really, because if you offer live coverage it will increase the betting and therefore their profits considerably I imagine. <br /><br />As for the WPBSA board, what actual power does it have now that Hearn holds 51% of the WSA? The WSA holds the "commercial assets" whatever they are, I'm guessing sponsorship and broadcasting rights/contracts, which leaves the WPBSA in control of what exactly? The dress code?Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16828979642513973632010-10-04T18:58:43.460+01:002010-10-04T18:58:43.460+01:00The EGM is to vote out the current WPBSA board, wh...The EGM is to vote out the current WPBSA board, which is chaired by Jason Ferguson.<br /><br />However, Ferguson and the other directors have to put themselves up for election in December anyway so the point of the EGM remains unclear.<br /><br />Either way, Hearn stays where he is.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2752914589022816732010-10-04T18:50:18.283+01:002010-10-04T18:50:18.283+01:00Dave
i just think theres this uncontrollable urge...Dave<br /><br />i just think theres this uncontrollable urge in snooker players to every now and again vote on something so they call a EGM.<br /><br />they must be feeling some withdrawals.<br /><br />if the current Board done something wrong i agree call a EGM but they haven't so it seems to me totally pointless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17543057167511136102010-10-04T18:41:41.777+01:002010-10-04T18:41:41.777+01:00david,
would be interesting to read something on...david, <br /><br />would be interesting to read something on why these players are against hearn or would it be potentially libellous?NewsBrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667082818265414145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52565128218969266372010-10-04T18:13:15.645+01:002010-10-04T18:13:15.645+01:00Betty, I know nothing about the gambling/betting i...Betty, I know nothing about the gambling/betting industry so excuse my ignorance, but do bookies even take bets on best of five and best of seven matches?<br /><br />To be fair, right now snooker needs all the support it can get and I don't see the harm in broadcasting a Euro PTC event to markets, such as Germany that are really interested in snooker.<br /><br />I do take your point on not streaming Sheffield PTC's even though there should be room made for spectators, and Dave, I think even Clive Everton has said over saturation (in the UK) was one of the reasons casual interest in snooker has dropped off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17085919092221709572010-10-04T18:12:14.855+01:002010-10-04T18:12:14.855+01:00Betty, bookies don't sponsor events for the be...Betty, bookies don't sponsor events for the bets they will take on that particular event.<br /><br />They would only recoup a tiny fraction of their outlay in profits if that were the case.<br /><br />Its more about name penetration and brand awareness. The more the public see the bookies name, the more they are going to be seen as an established, respectable firm.<br /><br />The bookies traditional target market in snooker would be what they call "C2 man".<br /><br />This is the middle aged working class man who likes a pint, reads a tabloid, has a bet, plays pool, snooker and darts, and watches sport on tv.<br /><br />This has now expanded to young people, with the arrival of online poker and betting.<br /><br />The stakes, and potential rewards are so large that promoting their wares is extremely important, in what is a hugely competitive industry.<br /><br />Thanks to Barry Hearns savvy, snooker is now a major beneficiary of this competition, as is pool and poker.<br /><br />As the game develops globally, it will become a giant billboard for other industries, who will be queueing up to sponsor events.<br /><br />For the time being though, as far as I'm concerned, the bookies are more than welcome.kildare cuemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88784239219719538592010-10-04T17:32:01.131+01:002010-10-04T17:32:01.131+01:00Believe it or not Ebdon and Dunn, those 2 well kno...Believe it or not Ebdon and Dunn, those 2 well known imbecilic reprobates, are now joined by 5 more of that ilk. It really does bring a totally new meaning to defecating on your own doorstep! You really couldn't make it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16572813490156938242010-10-04T17:29:04.266+01:002010-10-04T17:29:04.266+01:00that wasnt what you said earlier betty.
you basic...that wasnt what you said earlier betty.<br /><br />you basically said streaming would introduce betting on matches being played, which was 100% wrong, as it is already happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-49882251162359860002010-10-04T16:16:31.752+01:002010-10-04T16:16:31.752+01:00What I was pointing out is that you risk removing ...What I was pointing out is that you risk removing the incentive for them to sponsor events worth hundreds of thousands by offering events that are only worth tens of thousands. If the top players play in them and attract the same betting interest, it doesn't make any difference to the bookies how much the players earn. If you get the same betting interest in a PTC, why sponsor the World Open? You're basically just giving them a free market and I question the logic of that.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2736040467871581222010-10-04T15:42:24.022+01:002010-10-04T15:42:24.022+01:00ive already said that sb.ive already said that sb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66355726764137994582010-10-04T15:28:05.326+01:002010-10-04T15:28:05.326+01:00Betty, just to respond to your comments about book...Betty, just to respond to your comments about bookies, yesterday one firm was even betting in-running on some matches in the EPTC on the strength of the World Snooker scoreboard. They priced up all the last 16 matches yesterday morning. So they are betting on it anyway.<br /><br />Streaming would increase betting activity there is little doubt about that and at a time when the majority of the sponsors are in this sector that has to be an attractive proposition to take the sport forward. <br /><br />I'm a bit confused by you saying they are not putting money into the game when at least some of the firms, notably the World Championship sponsors are doing just that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-47202976377437750702010-10-04T15:12:22.462+01:002010-10-04T15:12:22.462+01:00bl are you a bit dim?
matches do not need to be s...bl are you a bit dim?<br /><br />matches do not need to be streamed for bookies to take bets on them<br /><br />!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com