tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post2867579062412331648..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: ROBERTSON WINS AGAINDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1905464101201178492011-10-29T14:18:53.004+01:002011-10-29T14:18:53.004+01:00so in a way if they cut back on tournaments its ba...so in a way if they cut back on tournaments its back in the dark ages.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23460709200525226152011-10-26T06:26:19.207+01:002011-10-26T06:26:19.207+01:00Almost certainly not.
From what I understand the ...Almost certainly not.<br /><br />From what I understand the Perform streaming contract has to guarantee a certain number of tournaments and the PTCs are part of this.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20421329179109218682011-10-25T23:29:43.149+01:002011-10-25T23:29:43.149+01:00Dave is it true the ptc's are being reduced to...Dave is it true the ptc's are being reduced to 8 events next season.rumours doing the rounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14553380007910064352011-10-25T18:36:13.842+01:002011-10-25T18:36:13.842+01:00Hi David, Alex Higgins will, I am Sure be proud. N...Hi David, Alex Higgins will, I am Sure be proud. Neil Robertson, in my view, is a worthy winner. It was lovely to see Alex Higgins's sister, Jean, present the trophy.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79274123101838687702011-10-25T12:19:27.241+01:002011-10-25T12:19:27.241+01:00You play, what, four matches on the final day of t...You play, what, four matches on the final day of the PTC? That is potentially 28 frames. More than enough for a player. There's probably a case for dropping the matches to best of 5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-89583259848311191192011-10-25T11:58:59.543+01:002011-10-25T11:58:59.543+01:00PTCs are best of 7. There's no point in increa...PTCs are best of 7. There's no point in increasing the final to more because by this point the players and the people at the venue working/watching are drained from the amount of snooker that's been going on and most want a quick conclusion so they can go home. <br /><br />Anyway, you can't fluke a best of 7 win. You can dominate and not give the opponent a chance to get into it, but you can't fluke it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6057763851862018562011-10-25T07:56:18.914+01:002011-10-25T07:56:18.914+01:00The televised finals should definitely be longer. ...The televised finals should definitely be longer. There is no reason to stick to the best of 7 concept. It's crazy, actually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81296315275946129632011-10-25T00:49:31.747+01:002011-10-25T00:49:31.747+01:00I think ronnies seeding is misleading at the momen...I think ronnies seeding is misleading at the moment, his a potential world no 1 and a definite top 5 player.His low ranking is due to his none appearances and a general lack of interest rather then been out played for top ranking and receiving a more natural ranking.147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66623438260373673802011-10-24T18:20:08.962+01:002011-10-24T18:20:08.962+01:00Because players ranked 1-8 (Trump) are seeded to p...Because players ranked 1-8 (Trump) are seeded to play players ranked 9-16 (O'Sullivan)<br /><br />Same reason Ronnie could draw, say, Ding 1st round of the MastersDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66725878858540339972011-10-24T18:11:11.846+01:002011-10-24T18:11:11.846+01:00How do two of the top players in world get drawn a...How do two of the top players in world get drawn against each other in the second round?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-28436862451461380612011-10-24T17:49:22.438+01:002011-10-24T17:49:22.438+01:00There's potential for O'Sullivan and Trump...There's potential for O'Sullivan and Trump to meet in the last 16 at the UK Championship, which is a mouthwatering prospect.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46593510560402784472011-10-24T14:51:06.289+01:002011-10-24T14:51:06.289+01:00The quality of the final was underwhelming sadly a...The quality of the final was underwhelming sadly and not a great showcase. I think there's a case for lenghtening the finals to the best of 9 at least. Judd showed some impatience and I believe that is what cost him.Colin Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12210256313084646772011-10-24T12:30:31.726+01:002011-10-24T12:30:31.726+01:00Lol, if it has his name on it he wouldn't be h...Lol, if it has his name on it he wouldn't be happy with anyone winning it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14673853580295806222011-10-24T12:30:27.475+01:002011-10-24T12:30:27.475+01:00people ignored Alex for all sort of different reas...people ignored Alex for all sort of different reasons.<br /><br />he was a intimidating figure for anyone even when he was ill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78217817867141612752011-10-24T12:29:25.601+01:002011-10-24T12:29:25.601+01:00cant believe there are people sad enough to be pos...cant believe there are people sad enough to be posting about what AH would or would not be happy about.<br /><br />AH is sadly passed away. if he were alive the event wouldnt be in his name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37839699658172204052011-10-24T09:35:24.652+01:002011-10-24T09:35:24.652+01:00Don't believe alex would be happy with Roberts...Don't believe alex would be happy with Robertson winning.this was the guy who totally ignored alex at the northern Ireland trophy in Belfast a few yrs backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-19159735397063867302011-10-24T08:19:13.631+01:002011-10-24T08:19:13.631+01:00even in local or national competitions with 32 or ...even in local or national competitions with 32 or much more runners there is usually only money down to the last 8, or similar.<br /><br />improving to get into the money stages is a target.<br /><br />im not suggesting everyone outside a certain bracket should get no money, but you cant have a tour where everyone gets all their expenses covered, no matter where they finish.<br /><br />survival of the fittest.<br /><br />there are too many, but the £ isnt the issue IMHO. if they had started out with half the amount they have then there wouldnt have been such a big outcry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com