tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post3505404517683844723..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: MURPHY'S LAWDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56943298643415522732007-11-22T12:57:00.000+00:002007-11-22T12:57:00.000+00:002004 Grand Prix, Round 1: Stephen Maguire had left...2004 Grand Prix, Round 1: Stephen Maguire had left his chalk in the dressing-room and, strictly speaking, was not ready to play at the appointed start time. As soon as the Scot left the arena (having been given permission to do so by Johan Oomen), then No 48 Murphy queried whether his opponent should be forced to forfeit the frame. The tournament director was called and confirmed that, according to the letter of the law, Maguire should be docked a frame. And he was... but won the game 5-2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65765162726351747772007-11-18T22:22:00.000+00:002007-11-18T22:22:00.000+00:00I think Murphy's a great player and a nice guy. Wh...I think Murphy's a great player and a nice guy. What was the chalk-gate incident I can't remember that one? <BR/><BR/>DarrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-89190612063497330652007-11-14T14:47:00.000+00:002007-11-14T14:47:00.000+00:00Des,you are right. My only consolation is that the...Des,you are right. My only consolation is that these people (who are so proud to love whomever they love and hate whomever they hate) love & hate with equally silly fanaticism. Sad display of primitive emotionality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86147113536052603042007-11-14T02:43:00.000+00:002007-11-14T02:43:00.000+00:00What did the last person gain by posting what he d...What did the last person gain by posting what he did?<BR/>It's sad that this blog is being spoilt by gutless(be man enough to give your name)morons.<BR/>I can understand why Murphy has his enemies(the Maguire incident was disgraceful)but he has conducted himself well since winning the world title.<BR/>He speaks his mind but does so in a respectful manner(it took guts to criticise O'Sullivan when he did.)<BR/>I doubt he'll ever win over these people but I'm sure he'll stay focussed long enough to win many more titles.The number one ranking will come sooner rather than later.<BR/>Perhaps he should apologise for the Maguire incident(I don't believe he ever has)and maybe then people will judge him solely as a snooker player?<BR/>Des JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21560120422059895682007-11-13T19:49:00.000+00:002007-11-13T19:49:00.000+00:00The only similarities between Murphy and Hendry/Da...The only similarities between Murphy and Hendry/Davis is that he is the current hate figure. Cannot stand him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78535084963185800512007-11-13T17:30:00.000+00:002007-11-13T17:30:00.000+00:00Wasn't there another incident similar to chalk-gat...Wasn't there another incident similar to chalk-gate involving a respotted black?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46419991131467142542007-11-13T15:47:00.000+00:002007-11-13T15:47:00.000+00:00Spot on with this article Dave.Although he still p...Spot on with this article Dave.<BR/>Although he still plays too many wild shots he has matured both as a player and person rather well since his WC victory.<BR/>It's only a matter of time before he gets to number 1 and wins another WC.<BR/>Did he sort out his problems with his father?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com