tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post3244121243487729160..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: JOHN HIGGINS: GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32303759790791493672008-10-22T23:09:00.000+01:002008-10-22T23:09:00.000+01:00Higgins is an excellent player and has shown the r...Higgins is an excellent player and has shown the resolve of a true champion over many years now, however I disagree with his comments about stuffing tradition if they're offering more money to play the World Championships in China. <BR/><BR/>Those comments would be more understandable coming from someone who hadn't earned such a huge sum from playing the game, but I much prefer Steve Davis' view that the tradition of the game is important and if China wants a huge event it has to earn it by organising someething new themselves and proving that they can deliver the goods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17985536750085182652008-10-21T19:30:00.000+01:002008-10-21T19:30:00.000+01:00... John would be the first to admit you're two ti...... John would be the first to admit you're two times right. ;) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66405216097263870782008-10-21T19:25:00.000+01:002008-10-21T19:25:00.000+01:00The truth is, Dave, that it's both a compliment to...The truth is, Dave, that it's both a compliment to <B>and</B> a criticism of John. Both spot on, too... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86307365065285096092008-10-21T13:06:00.000+01:002008-10-21T13:06:00.000+01:00I know what you meant Dave. Higgins had the talent...I know what you meant Dave. Higgins had the talent and ability to achieve more. However he didn't have the personality and the desire ... and that's part of the package, exactly as much as talent and ability are. <BR/>I'm not criticizing John for that: he made life choices I consider very honourable and valuable ones. But considering that, he is no underachiever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-26684599526065785632008-10-21T12:30:00.000+01:002008-10-21T12:30:00.000+01:00It wasn't a criticism of John - quite the opposite...It wasn't a criticism of John - quite the opposite actuallyDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-81868092050860118402008-10-21T11:54:00.000+01:002008-10-21T11:54:00.000+01:00I guess the point is that he had the potential to ...I guess the point is that he had the potential to be as dominant as Hendry or Davis but couldn't manage it. Can see what you mean though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43314212521498197822008-10-21T10:32:00.000+01:002008-10-21T10:32:00.000+01:00I always have a problem with that word: "underachi...I always have a problem with that word: "underachiever"... underachiever as compared to what? The only honest answer is ... our own expectations and these mainly take into account what we see at the table and only that. But the players are not robots wheeled to the table to play and hopefully win. They are human beings with their own desires, strenghts, weaknesses and priorities. You mentioned the "O'Sullivan package", well the "Higgins package" includes the family man, a few drinking problems (hopefully overcomed by now), lots of pride and recently an increased interest in the future of the game asking for a lot of energy and hard work... <BR/><BR/>Mix and shake ... John Higgins is quite a achiever, his record speaks for itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com