tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4302535071225146962..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: BRECEL'S TEENAGE KICKSDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87926069732271011722012-12-04T17:46:32.426+00:002012-12-04T17:46:32.426+00:00I shall have to go back and check but you may well...I shall have to go back and check but you may well be rightDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55592228377097547432012-12-04T16:57:49.546+00:002012-12-04T16:57:49.546+00:00Dave, Re: “It’s 20 years since Mark Williams was i...Dave, Re: “It’s 20 years since Mark Williams was in this position. In his first UK Championship in 1992 – at 17 – he qualified to play Stephen Hendry and came from 8-3 down before losing 9-8.”<br /><br />Forgive me for questioning you Dave but are you sure about that? I was playing in Sheffield the week after & his Uncle Vic, bless him, used to let me have a lift with them back & forth from the B+B & the venue & I asked Mark about that game with Stephen Hendry the previous week & Mark said “I went 8-6 up & Stephen only let me pot 2 balls in the last 3 frames as he didn’t let me see anything.” Maybe its me that is mistaken Dave however that’s how I remember it John McBridehttps://twitter.com/JohnMcBrideIREnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3482451310729055552012-12-04T10:55:25.379+00:002012-12-04T10:55:25.379+00:00You don't deserve anything off talent alone. O...You don't deserve anything off talent alone. Other players just strike a better balance between talent, hard work, composure and tactical aptitude, and that is why he has only won one ranker. He's a great lesson for all the "natural talents" in the game: talent only gives you a head start, it doesn't get you across the winning line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69486068272617518822012-12-04T01:06:19.079+00:002012-12-04T01:06:19.079+00:00I'm supporting Stevens this week, not tipping ...I'm supporting Stevens this week, not tipping him.<br /><br />He's achieved more in the game than Cope or Day, he's in a different bracket to those two.<br /><br />However, he should have won more as he is more than comparable in terms of talent to the likes of Stephen Maguire, Mark Selby, Paul Hunter and Stephen Lee.<br /><br />One reason I'm getting behind him, is I'd like to see him fulfil some of this prodigious talent. He also appears to be a an affable guy.<br /><br />Luca Brecel would be a great winner for the sport and there was a lot to like about how what he produced in the closing stages against Walden. Some of his safety play was clever, and although he had a favourable run, kept his composure well to turn a 5-4 deficit into a memorable 6-5 win.<br /><br />King up next, which is winnable, particularly as now that the Belgian has got a big win under his belt, he may now elevate his game to greater heights than he produced in the Walden match.<br /><br />jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65711604858277065322012-12-04T00:08:44.060+00:002012-12-04T00:08:44.060+00:00You should give more credit to what happens on the...You should give more credit to what happens on the baize.<br />Marco Fu played some fantastic snooker & Allen cheered him at the end.<br /><br />tchobellonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-76202810073457406902012-12-03T18:57:21.450+00:002012-12-03T18:57:21.450+00:00509
can you just stop mentioning that other idiot...509<br /><br />can you just stop mentioning that other idiot?<br /><br />guys not even involved and the same people keep bringing him up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-73271418566574145182012-12-03T18:55:58.341+00:002012-12-03T18:55:58.341+00:00441 I know plenty of idiotic people who id say hav...441 I know plenty of idiotic people who id say have all done nice things every once in a while.<br /><br />doesn't stop them being idiots...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-238243296097599742012-12-03T17:11:23.878+00:002012-12-03T17:11:23.878+00:00@jamie
Stevens has ability but has far too many ...@jamie <br /><br />Stevens has ability but has far too many mental scars and can lack bottle at times. Ability alone doesn't win you tournaments. Look at the likes of Cope and Day whose breakbuilding and potting are lethal, but they weak B games and don't handle the pressure well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75028412676323352242012-12-03T17:09:10.616+00:002012-12-03T17:09:10.616+00:00In the absence of O'Sullivan, I'm switchin...In the absence of O'Sullivan, I'm switching my allegiance to Stevens for this tournament.<br /><br />A snooker travesty that he's won just one ranking event. jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69480654052832306252012-12-03T17:02:10.222+00:002012-12-03T17:02:10.222+00:00re an earlier posting, there is no point in compla...re an earlier posting, there is no point in complaining to the BBC Trust about the loss of the six interactive channels on the satellite - they are gone, the satellite channels given up for reuse, cost savings achieved.<br /><br />In the same round of consultation wrt to cost cutting there was a massive objection to cutting BBC local radio but the cuts are still going ahead after Xmas.<br /><br />Yet we all know an internet feed is not as good (buffering, picture quality) as a satellite channel, no matter how fast the internet connection into your home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-89349786782095382132012-12-03T16:41:35.760+00:002012-12-03T16:41:35.760+00:00Some people should also see another side of Mark A...Some people should also see another side of Mark Allen: he donated a part of the prize money of the PL to help a little ill boy. It is not all black or white.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55610124625879679442012-12-03T15:47:52.114+00:002012-12-03T15:47:52.114+00:00QUOTE "He can be very satisfied with his perf...QUOTE "He can be very satisfied with his performance, although it does underline his wild inconsistency. If he could play like this more often he would win more titles for sure."<br /><br />That sums up Marco Fu. He is capable of making deep runs in major championships but you don't know which Marco will turn up really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1311783758734655232012-12-03T15:44:42.970+00:002012-12-03T15:44:42.970+00:00id love to see a pot whack between fu and allenid love to see a pot whack between fu and allenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37368838967572401042012-12-03T14:46:15.959+00:002012-12-03T14:46:15.959+00:00I find it hard to believe that Dale has one more r...I find it hard to believe that Dale has one more ranking event victory than Stevens. The Carmarthen cueman is a couple notches above Dale when it comes to ability.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63770415824311129782012-12-03T13:15:55.219+00:002012-12-03T13:15:55.219+00:00Yeah I'm no Trump-basher but recent interviews...Yeah I'm no Trump-basher but recent interviews are not coming across well. He's sounding arrogant and immature.<br /><br />On what basis is Mark Allen accusing Marco Fu? This is a ludicrous slur on one of snooker's most likeable players. <br /><br />jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69503331876779194912012-12-03T12:53:50.875+00:002012-12-03T12:53:50.875+00:00That would be the Cash Converters championship at ...That would be the Cash Converters championship at Butlins Minehead...<br /><br />Sorry, that might seem like a low blow, but there is a wider point. The PDC has more prize money that snooker at the moment, but Darts is a big sport only in the UK and Netherlands (although growing in Germany). Snooker is on a whole different level and has infinitely more potential as an international sport. <br /><br />Trying to create Peter Manley and Wayne Mardle characters won't do anything for snooker - it needs to be about the best players in the best tournaments - not just bums on seats in the UK. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91166994635913124692012-12-03T12:32:04.841+00:002012-12-03T12:32:04.841+00:00Flicking between York and the ITV4 darts, it's...Flicking between York and the ITV4 darts, it's interesting to see how in that Sport Hearn has created 'characters' based around likeable people... snooker seems to be struggling to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84073795425334047192012-12-03T12:17:32.901+00:002012-12-03T12:17:32.901+00:00They should make an example an suspend this moron....They should make an example an suspend this moron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83286925272047364062012-12-03T12:10:09.820+00:002012-12-03T12:10:09.820+00:00I like Mark Allen. He's got an edge about him ...I like Mark Allen. He's got an edge about him that makes him stand out; he gives our great sport some much needed publicity.<br /><br />We need characters like Allen in the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5393253032484283282012-12-03T11:10:27.716+00:002012-12-03T11:10:27.716+00:00Advice for Mr Allen.Engage brain before opening mo...Advice for Mr Allen.Engage brain before opening mouth.You have made a complete fool of yourself again.What a silly boy you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30910407378009566592012-12-03T11:06:55.824+00:002012-12-03T11:06:55.824+00:00Re Judds exit.until he adapts his game from the gu...Re Judds exit.until he adapts his game from the gung ho approach he now has,he will will be a multiple world champion,no chance.He reminds of kids in the local snooker hall going for a pot on every occasion,while exciting to watch,he will get found out more often than not.Time to take a look at your game Judd.The next O sullivan? Never in a million yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42349715542873392952012-12-03T10:38:39.303+00:002012-12-03T10:38:39.303+00:00Would like to mention one thing which is the BBC&#...Would like to mention one thing which is the BBC's Shamoon Hafeez - talking up Mark Allen's comments and quoting Allen as saying that he was "itching at the bit to talk about things I'm unhappy about". <br /><br />To me this indicates that if people think the BBC operates to higher journalistic standards than other media outlets they are wrong. Allen does himself no favours but there is no need to talk up his every word like he's Alex Higgins. Trying to make him out to be some kind of snooker bad boy won't do anything to attract people to the game - maybe that is what the BBC want. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91064866204140422652012-12-03T10:36:09.652+00:002012-12-03T10:36:09.652+00:00No surprise to see Mark Allen acting like a total ...No surprise to see Mark Allen acting like a total git again.<br /><br />[Quote] 'If Marco wants to make it a bit of a grudge match I think that's possibly the worst thing you could ever do, because I'm one of the most motivated players you could ever meet,' Allen said. 'If it turned into one of those sorts of matches, Marco would have no chance.' [Quote] <br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2239782/Mark-Allen-issues-warning-rival-Marco-Fu.html<br /><br />How did it go for you then Mark, against no-chance no-hoper Marco Fu?<br /><br />[Quote]It's cost me a lot of money, giving my opinion,' Allen said.[Quote]<br /><br />It's because your opinions are childish and derogatory, Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-49067711477088531482012-12-03T09:37:28.267+00:002012-12-03T09:37:28.267+00:00What is it with Allen? He's becoming a thoroug...What is it with Allen? He's becoming a thoroughly unlikeable young man, with his constant crass comments. Fu, a very likeable person and a credit to the sport, showed admirable restraint in not punching the air in celebration following his victory yesterday.<br /><br />Trump was a bit of a sore loser, hardly giving Joyce any credit and then saying he will struggle to beat Carter in the next round.<br /><br />The new generation of sportsmen are a joy, aren't they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57395813738957170592012-12-03T09:32:29.453+00:002012-12-03T09:32:29.453+00:00"Well, it’s good to see that World Snooker me..."Well, it’s good to see that World Snooker media training was money well spent."<br /><br />Nice :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com