tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post2898010373892291892..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WELL I'M ENJOYING IT...Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52089834865935593352010-09-20T13:35:52.937+01:002010-09-20T13:35:52.937+01:0010.53. what nonsense, A free ball wouuld have left...10.53. what nonsense, A free ball wouuld have left him close to the yellow, with easy position on the green. impossible to miss, nerves or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77480150390609526742010-09-20T12:09:16.701+01:002010-09-20T12:09:16.701+01:00Regarding the 'if it isn't broke don't...Regarding the 'if it isn't broke don't fix it' format discussion, we are still waiting year after year to get rid of the ridiculous late night finals. Very few europeans ever get the pleasure of watching the world championship final if they have jobs. <br /><br />We still have that problem with pretty much all tournaments. When will this be dealt with? Perhaps someone with influence (Dave Hendon) could pull Barry Hearn aside and plead our case?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4913274053857265862010-09-20T10:53:36.487+01:002010-09-20T10:53:36.487+01:00Haneveer had already twictehd the brown which woul...Haneveer had already twictehd the brown which would have meant no need for a free ball.<br /><br />The result would have been the same. This tournament has been ideal for exposing why the lower ranked players are where they are regardless of the system or anything else they choose to blame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50810585176569275622010-09-20T08:51:55.733+01:002010-09-20T08:51:55.733+01:00I see Stephen Hendry wasn't entirely convinced...I see Stephen Hendry wasn't entirely convinced by the sport's revolution in his post-match comments on the Beeb yesterday. Doesn't fancy the Players Tour format, nor is he in favour of the new ranking system. Nice to see a sportsman air some honest views for a change, rather than just come out with the same old rhetoric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27473265454970233652010-09-20T05:08:39.077+01:002010-09-20T05:08:39.077+01:00As a format it's been hard to fault. The flatt...As a format it's been hard to fault. The flatter format and random draw has ensured we've seen some unfamiliar faces on TV which was what many fans wanted to see, and the holdovers guaranteed the top players and big names necessary for sponsorship and to get bums on seats. The short format has ensured lots of exciting matches, and since most matches are concluded in 90 minutes to 2 hours then I'm sure the format will be popular with casual fans who don't want to spend all evening or afternoon watching snooker.<br /><br />We're only a couple of days in, but I really like the event and hope the BBC retain it.Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55746132561777397572010-09-20T00:56:46.948+01:002010-09-20T00:56:46.948+01:00i think the setup holds circa 400, when full.
cra...i think the setup holds circa 400, when full.<br /><br />crazy decision indeed, when mcgill has been there watching and alan was in today too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43112953060904795662010-09-19T23:16:19.007+01:002010-09-19T23:16:19.007+01:00On BBC website, the headline goes: "White clo...On BBC website, the headline goes: "White closes on O'Sullivan clash".<br /><br />It can mean only one thing: King will win 3-0. <br /><br />You'll see...porridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-31447484769896872542010-09-19T22:26:24.176+01:002010-09-19T22:26:24.176+01:00Dave, please make some picks. It is genuinely ente...Dave, please make some picks. It is genuinely entertaining and does wonders for the betting industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64362862765027001612010-09-19T20:33:51.607+01:002010-09-19T20:33:51.607+01:00Hi David. Day one of BBC coverage of this event, a...Hi David. Day one of BBC coverage of this event, also showed, what I think, was another lovely tribute to the late and great Alex "Hurricane" Higgins. The biggest story ofcourse, has to beat Dave Harold's 3-0 win over Shaun Murphy. No disrespect to any plaer is intened, but one has to ask, Is it really a Shock for anyone to beat anyone in a five-frame match?<br />I am a life-long snooker fan, as our friend and colleague, and also my snooker coach, Joe Johnson, can tell you. I am pleased to see it however it pans out. <br /><br />In my opinion though The World Chanpionship and UK championship, along with The Wembley Masters, Should remain with the same format they currently have. In my view, in regard to The formats of The World Championship, The UK Championship and The Wembley Masters, it is a case of,If it is not broken, don't Fix it, These formats, in my view, are not broken , so don't fix them.<br /><br />I am a fan of rewarding success but I also think the rankings should remain the same from the start of a season until the end of that season, after the conclusion of The World Championship. I am strongly of the view that it is great to see new faces, inviting every player to play in events, but also to try and keep the established players in the publc eye to. <br /><br />Going back to my comment on the ranking system, I heard Steve Davis on this afternoon's BBC coverage, that due to the system currently in place. the identity of the top 16 with automatic entry to the televised phase of The World Championship, will not be reveled until the tournament one before The World Championship has finished. It my view the system should hold a ranking list, based on at least the performance of players over the whole of the previous one season, carry that ranking into the following season, and so on.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86898331652786397582010-09-19T19:33:50.292+01:002010-09-19T19:33:50.292+01:00I suspect the mayor of Glasgow will eventually bec...I suspect the mayor of Glasgow will eventually become totally embroiled in the whole randomized draw scenario and inadvertantly pull out the name Sid Hood in error.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48718246610743980042010-09-19T19:26:41.921+01:002010-09-19T19:26:41.921+01:00Live score is working fine now.
Dunno if it had pr...Live score is working fine now.<br />Dunno if it had problems earlierAlinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86651070122074483712010-09-19T19:22:55.168+01:002010-09-19T19:22:55.168+01:00How many times have the commentators mentioned tha...How many times have the commentators mentioned that the first frame is the most important?<br /><br />The second frame makes the difference between being level or being two up or down with three to play.<br /><br />Each subsequent frame can mean the difference between winning or losing.<br /><br />Surely then, the first frame is the least important?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-19253582988335291112010-09-19T16:53:53.288+01:002010-09-19T16:53:53.288+01:00It's because the prototype display
had Ronnie ...It's because the prototype display<br />had Ronnie smiling...no wonder<br />it crashed so soon !CHRISK5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-14848254222668596502010-09-19T15:44:15.153+01:002010-09-19T15:44:15.153+01:00I really agree about the autograph sessions. I thi...I really agree about the autograph sessions. I think it used to be the case at the Irish Masters when it was an invitational that the players had to sign autographs as part of their participation in the event. Much nicer for fans to have an organized autograph session than have to hang around at stage door or try to rush forward at the end of a match.Ruthienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65837967568870761922010-09-19T14:51:02.021+01:002010-09-19T14:51:02.021+01:00its just disappointing after waiting so long it ca...its just disappointing after waiting so long it cant cope with 1 bloody table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13624359952130095492010-09-19T14:28:46.701+01:002010-09-19T14:28:46.701+01:00That's a shame.
I had Wednesday in the sweep....That's a shame.<br /><br />I had Wednesday in the sweep.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86581056377725010672010-09-19T14:24:42.258+01:002010-09-19T14:24:42.258+01:00Live scoring not workingLive scoring not workingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91939842318236149222010-09-19T13:41:07.217+01:002010-09-19T13:41:07.217+01:00Good point about McManus v McGill - crazy decision...Good point about McManus v McGill - crazy decisionDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34660807278332528262010-09-19T13:23:50.074+01:002010-09-19T13:23:50.074+01:00I really enjoyed the tournament yesterday especial...I really enjoyed the tournament yesterday especially Dave Harold's performance.His positional play against Shaun Murphy in the final frame was truly exemplary.<br />My only misgiving is how is all the tv time going to be filled from the quarter finals on with such short matches?<br />I also feel compelled to comment on the full John Higgins interview.Hazel Irvine asked JH why he did not report it to Barry Hearn,which he did not answer but instead went off rambling about something else, just like a politician. Let off lightly again, good job it wasn't J Paxman asking the questions! But on reflection nobody can defend the indefensible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5035342544341180422010-09-19T12:23:14.047+01:002010-09-19T12:23:14.047+01:00I still think World Snooker messed up by not playi...I still think World Snooker messed up by not playing McManus/McGill match in Glasgow... It would have guaranteed a full house last night!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79083627953744485002010-09-19T12:03:01.406+01:002010-09-19T12:03:01.406+01:00I must say I was getting a bit worked up over the ...I must say I was getting a bit worked up over the poor attendance last night. But I do believe it will be a good week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25626363275407945582010-09-19T11:59:26.059+01:002010-09-19T11:59:26.059+01:00The only events on the Snooker circuit capable of ...The only events on the Snooker circuit capable of recreating that<br />carnival darts atmosphere would be<br />Power Snooker,Sky Shootout & to<br />some degree,the Wembley Masters.<br /><br />As said,Snooker can't do darts all the time & audiences must respect the players' concentration levels.<br /><br />I like the the 12Bet livery display<br />& the one table set up,especially<br />for early round matches,which makes<br />a change from having to wait until<br />the Semis for this aspect to occur.<br /><br />The Arena layout is smaller than<br />I thought it would be - what would<br />be the maximum spectator capacity ?<br />I am guessing 500-600 tops.CHRISK5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38000811337635231532010-09-19T11:37:59.723+01:002010-09-19T11:37:59.723+01:00I think it's great and today's matches are...I think it's great and today's matches are all quite interesting so that will help further. Dave do you know what time they plan to do the draw?Redandblackbloghttp://redandblackblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83128420950448035762010-09-19T10:54:54.902+01:002010-09-19T10:54:54.902+01:00Yes, quite right. And if they're not having fu...Yes, quite right. And if they're not having fun playing snooker then it's time to hand in their notice and choose a new career! I know a few million people out there would love to trade places...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83221732120072524562010-09-19T10:13:04.039+01:002010-09-19T10:13:04.039+01:00it is a Lottery
i bet Igor has more guts about hi...it is a Lottery<br /><br />i bet Igor has more guts about him on TV than Pettman has ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com