tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4902013517581632254..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: GOLDEN MOMENT FOR BINGHAMDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18528111845366238142011-07-26T19:29:12.786+01:002011-07-26T19:29:12.786+01:00The biggest bottler I ever saw is Matthew Stevens....The biggest bottler I ever saw is Matthew Stevens. I always bet on his opponent when Stevens takes a big lead. The guy is in a league of his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63959079402197314192011-07-26T15:56:53.777+01:002011-07-26T15:56:53.777+01:00jamie
and there was others that thrived on pressu...jamie<br /><br />and there was others that thrived on pressure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78312092443059925642011-07-26T14:32:34.164+01:002011-07-26T14:32:34.164+01:00Obviously your response is correct as all players ...Obviously your response is correct as all players have been susceptible to nerves and other times conquered them.<br /><br />However, there are some players who are more liable to struggling when the pressure increases. I am not keen on the word bottler, but feel it is still fair to say some players are fragile under pressure.<br /><br />For example, Michael Holt, Willie Thorne, Tony Drago and Stuart Bingham have not fulfilled their talent for that reason. As some players with no more talent or even less have gone on to do more. The only conclusion I can draw is that the enormity of certain situations get to them more than others.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41756496970016041462011-07-26T13:33:52.787+01:002011-07-26T13:33:52.787+01:0012.24pm
Well fair play to him then. I would have e...12.24pm<br />Well fair play to him then. I would have expected him to at least make that gesture. Maybe the lesson for Allen is to stay quiet about other players and focus on his own performance in future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-31787712486943056302011-07-26T12:24:44.870+01:002011-07-26T12:24:44.870+01:008:12am - he already did on Twitter8:12am - he already did on TwitterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32922339359592090112011-07-26T12:18:22.092+01:002011-07-26T12:18:22.092+01:00some players will get reputation of suffering unde...some players will get reputation of suffering under pressure and bottle it.<br /><br />but if you look through the history of the sport some high profile greats has scummed from a big lead.<br /><br />Did Steve Davis Bottle it in 1985 ?<br /><br />Did Ronnie bottle the masters final against Selby ?<br /><br />losing from a big lead isn't bottling.<br /><br />Bottling is instead of going for the throat, playing it safe and defending a lead to the point you get ultra negative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66546448062170804952011-07-26T10:06:02.149+01:002011-07-26T10:06:02.149+01:009.51 Maybe Bingham doesn't have any bottle, bu...9.51 Maybe Bingham doesn't have any bottle, but he has beaten Ronnie in the UK and beaten Hendry at Sheffield. Let's remember the insults came from Allen not Bingham, nobody is saying Allen doesn't have any bottle just no ranking titles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53068160453227698152011-07-26T08:12:06.438+01:002011-07-26T08:12:06.438+01:00I think that Stuart Bingham deserves serious credi...I think that Stuart Bingham deserves serious credit for winning his first ranking event, particularly given the circumstances under which he triumphed. He had to contend with (a) the current best player in the world, (b) a three frame deficit, with no room for mistakes, (c) the "reputation" for being a bottler under pressure. To have won against those odds counts for an awful lot. Maybe it will be his only tournament victory but that's irrelevant - he still won and deserves praise for that. If Mark Allen wants to redeem himself and show that he has some class as an individual then he will publicly, and without qualification, congratulate Stuart on his win. Anything else is sour grapes and a distinct lack of class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8824631615436098392011-07-26T01:35:59.600+01:002011-07-26T01:35:59.600+01:00Keep taking the tablets but half the dose 9:51PM.Keep taking the tablets but half the dose 9:51PM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7567830478994447312011-07-25T21:51:11.833+01:002011-07-25T21:51:11.833+01:00Have any of you beat ronnie in a world championshi...Have any of you beat ronnie in a world championship match. <br /><br />dont think so <br /><br />Bingham has no bottle 1 fluke tournament doenst change that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6827062033798516932011-07-25T19:01:33.545+01:002011-07-25T19:01:33.545+01:00no 559
the interviewer had set questions
unfortu...no 559<br /><br />the interviewer had set questions<br /><br />unfortunately for him mjw answered his follow up questions in his first answer.<br /><br />the interviewer failed to see this (or ignored it) and jus asked it anyway.<br /><br />mark had a joke about it and yet the guy continued to ask him to explain what hed already explained (when he answered the first question)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48220510841267887542011-07-25T17:59:11.032+01:002011-07-25T17:59:11.032+01:00did anyone think williams was a bit cheeky with th...did anyone think williams was a bit cheeky with the australian presenter afterwards??i personally did , i could notice williams getting frustrated but from what i gather the Australians were just very interested in the game and its psycholigal tactics???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48200441193558604232011-07-25T17:05:33.488+01:002011-07-25T17:05:33.488+01:00Good point 2.49pm, you talk a lot of sense.Good point 2.49pm, you talk a lot of sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12996504912657071732011-07-25T14:49:03.311+01:002011-07-25T14:49:03.311+01:00Williams at his best probably played the game bett...Williams at his best probably played the game better than anyone; potted like O'Sullivan, killed a frame off like Hendry, and had the tactical ability of Steve Davis. In 2003 after the Grand Prix he looked indestructable, but as it turned out that was the end. He seems to have lost that ability to kill off the match, having lost a few recently he should have won i.e. UK final, WC semi and Aus. Personally speaking I think he was a better player at his best than John Higgins was, but he just didn't sustain the form for whatever reason like Higgins did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70501391814345038022011-07-25T14:39:37.028+01:002011-07-25T14:39:37.028+01:00Well done to Stuart Bingham, great comeback and ga...Well done to Stuart Bingham, great comeback and gave the tournament what it deserved, a grandstand finish.<br /><br />I was supporting Williams as I think only Ronnie is more entertaining in full flight. He seems to get into a mood where no matter how out of position he gets, if it's pottable he'll go for it, and usually gets it too! I've only been watching snooker for about 6 years, so never really saw williams when he was winning the world champs, was that his style back then?<br /><br />Next year I think world snooker should seriously think about getting some of the players to put on an exhibition, as there is a lot of younger aussies who don't really what's possible on a snooker table. <br /><br />Everyone here plays pool, and usually it's mixed with plenty of alcohol. Most people only know snooker as "the big table" and is seen as a bit of a snobish game. I think a televised exhibition could only help change this perception.<br /><br />Anyway looking forward to next year!Doolsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284310309622824066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82793434213494388992011-07-25T14:24:14.388+01:002011-07-25T14:24:14.388+01:00I think it was more stagefright in Bingham's c...I think it was more stagefright in Bingham's case, he seems to do ok in the qualifiers, qualifying for most events. He definitely bottled it at the Crucible but that experience seems to have strengthened his resolve.<br /><br />Anyway, hope no action is taken against Allen. He did himself no favours but he may have done snooker one. The Aus Open has brought Hann back into memory this week, and Alex Higgins too with it being the anniversary of his death, and snooker definitely needs a bad boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52701189173107778882011-07-25T13:58:49.014+01:002011-07-25T13:58:49.014+01:00Jamie - every player has suffered from pressure at...Jamie - every player has suffered from pressure at some point, Mark Allen and Stuart Bingham included<br /><br />But both has also won their fair share of decidersDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59945520814390199572011-07-25T13:37:38.504+01:002011-07-25T13:37:38.504+01:00Although Bingham was technically top 16 coming int...Although Bingham was technically top 16 coming into Aus. I guess we'll probably see a lot of that now, with seedings no longer matching rankings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-67992306166250160162011-07-25T13:12:45.415+01:002011-07-25T13:12:45.415+01:00Understand you may not want to answer this as you ...Understand you may not want to answer this as you seem to get on with Stuart, but do you think there was any validity in Allen's originals comments about Bingham not being proficient under pressure?<br /><br />I think he worded it harshly but the only reason I can think why Bingham has struggled to make the top sixteen has been the pressure getting to him, as his talent has been there to be a top-16 player.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32906866550573485052011-07-25T12:44:04.958+01:002011-07-25T12:44:04.958+01:00Also it is the 2nd qualifier in 3 ranking events t...Also it is the 2nd qualifier in 3 ranking events to win, it shows how hard it is now with the standard improving all the time.a qualifier hadnt won a ranker in six years now 2 come together it really is like buses.Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25536410857967738472011-07-25T12:06:25.386+01:002011-07-25T12:06:25.386+01:00The Australian Open has been fantastic, and I'...The Australian Open has been fantastic, and I'm so pleased for Bingham, after losing 13-12 from being 12-9 up at the Crucible, which would have got him into the top 16, to come back and win his first ranking event. He definitely showed Mark Allen he has the bottle, and has done something Allen has never done, win an event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86395620946577154122011-07-25T10:59:53.693+01:002011-07-25T10:59:53.693+01:00mark allen was online last night....mark allen was online last night....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1578392826536708282011-07-25T10:33:34.667+01:002011-07-25T10:33:34.667+01:00Is 9.24pm Mark Allen? LolIs 9.24pm Mark Allen? LolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38403378830866962812011-07-25T10:12:49.327+01:002011-07-25T10:12:49.327+01:00"The Australian Open is another winner: gimmi..."The Australian Open is another winner: gimmick free, it proved that tournament snooker is still a big draw."<br /><br />100% agree, nice comment Dave!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8189667383524246312011-07-25T07:37:33.665+01:002011-07-25T07:37:33.665+01:00One question: How many major ranking titles has Ma...One question: How many major ranking titles has Mark Allen won?...:Dmg147https://www.blogger.com/profile/00799601844784913962noreply@blogger.com