tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post3743603465052754898..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: WORLD SENIORS DRAWDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-28661536457028156642010-06-02T11:46:42.817+01:002010-06-02T11:46:42.817+01:00Didn't realise that, but the point about and B...Didn't realise that, but the point about and Bond and his ranking is valid. I'm not knocking this event, just didn't see the need for qualifying.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83192622505630134822010-06-01T18:46:50.960+01:002010-06-01T18:46:50.960+01:00Darren Morgan hasn't been put through to the f...Darren Morgan hasn't been put through to the final stages. He was in the qualifiers originally but pulled out.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42641063988149950512010-06-01T13:19:45.213+01:002010-06-01T13:19:45.213+01:00I don't see any reason why these eight players...I don't see any reason why these eight players were not forwarded to the main event in November. How come Darren Morgan is granted direct entry to the event, yet Nigel Bond who is in the top 40 in the world rankings was made to qualify?jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20805420528378305172010-05-31T19:12:07.519+01:002010-05-31T19:12:07.519+01:00Yeah fair enough, I was probably a bit harsh in my...Yeah fair enough, I was probably a bit harsh in my criticism of the use of the word "world", in my earlier entry.<br /><br />I know it has to be marketed and that, but its a pity its not open to all tour pros, and even amateurs, and seeded according to tour ranking and/or world championships.<br /><br />It would clear the way for the tournament to become a competitive event with the winner receiving a title that matters, rather than a fun event.KILDARE CUEMANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50947616251172218562010-05-31T17:18:10.689+01:002010-05-31T17:18:10.689+01:00sorry Jamie, can YOU SHOUT THAT AGAIN?
seriously,...sorry Jamie, can YOU SHOUT THAT AGAIN?<br /><br />seriously, well done all involved in a well ran tournament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74768567068422466362010-05-31T11:14:07.612+01:002010-05-31T11:14:07.612+01:00HI DAVID. I ATTENDED YESTERDAY FOR THE 2ND SEMI AN...HI DAVID. I ATTENDED YESTERDAY FOR THE 2ND SEMI AND FINAL AMD MET ALL THE LADS. BOTH MATCHES I SAW ENDED IN DECIDING FRAME FINISHES. CRACKING DAY, CRACKING ACCASION. I LOVED IT. SUPERB.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48057220959101577052010-05-30T20:14:00.194+01:002010-05-30T20:14:00.194+01:00"i agree with kildare joe johnson has selecte..."i agree with kildare joe johnson has selected his has- been 80 s mates and left out better players. to be called a true world championships it should be open to everyone."<br />__________________________________<br /><br />who did you want to play in a senior World Championship ?<br /><br />its seniors so by definition they really had to be 80s players no point having Ding playing in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72309192890089679032010-05-30T16:48:03.087+01:002010-05-30T16:48:03.087+01:00In fairness a bit of cop on wouldn't go awry h...In fairness a bit of cop on wouldn't go awry here. <br /><br />What do you want them to call it? The Old Fogies Event? Sometimes ideas are marketed in this way so that it will give it a better chance of lifting it off the ground and being successful! <br /><br />And I completely agree with 1:30pm's comment. everyone here is always complaining about how something needs to be done or the sport will die. Well change is upon us so instead of lambasting every new venture to it's very core maybe just support it, give it a chance and see how it goes. <br /><br />Anyway Lines vs Bond, could that have gone any worse?David Caulfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416340162904515353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66460491995879739372010-05-30T13:30:02.594+01:002010-05-30T13:30:02.594+01:00What's the point in trying anything new in sno...What's the point in trying anything new in snooker?<br /><br />All you get is slagged off by barely literate armchair 'experts'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7987132248104676652010-05-30T11:31:47.951+01:002010-05-30T11:31:47.951+01:00i agree with kildare joe johnson has selected his ...i agree with kildare joe johnson has selected his has- been 80 s mates and left out better players. to be called a true world championships it should be open to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20222032449731230352010-05-29T17:46:25.762+01:002010-05-29T17:46:25.762+01:00No but the final stages will be on TV, or that was...No but the final stages will be on TV, or that was the original plan. Not sure if it will be affected by the EGM.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73951182953619967362010-05-29T12:39:03.123+01:002010-05-29T12:39:03.123+01:00Are the matches being recorded?Are the matches being recorded?hegelandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64428670463149814582010-05-29T12:26:37.253+01:002010-05-29T12:26:37.253+01:00drago ,lines swail certainties. bond and harold mu...drago ,lines swail certainties. bond and harold must be gutted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-47188155776950133872010-05-29T12:00:23.113+01:002010-05-29T12:00:23.113+01:00This tournament should not be billed as a world ch...This tournament should not be billed as a world championship.<br /><br />8 invited players play off for one place to join another 7 invited players.<br /><br />To be considered a world championship, surely the tournament must be open to all pros, with seedings based on world rankings.KILDARE CUEMANnoreply@blogger.com