tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post5539398367673275594..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE BIG INTERVIEW: JOHN HIGGINSDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25185144832701525032010-12-04T16:54:45.317+00:002010-12-04T16:54:45.317+00:00so, nobody knows where i can see that match?so, nobody knows where i can see that match?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-892416125908731962010-12-04T00:16:38.505+00:002010-12-04T00:16:38.505+00:00Smoke and mirrors actually ended an entire snooker...Smoke and mirrors actually ended an entire snooker tour, known as World Series of Snooker, and consequently its matches, so yes, those matches never came to see the light of day.<br /><br />Smoke and mirrors also ended the snooker career of Higgins’s former manager, and even he didn’t escape a 6 month ban and the biggest fine in snooker history.<br /><br />Smoke and mirrors revealed that one of snooker’s greatest players could be “bought” very easily, and if that was the #1 player at the time, imagine the others.<br /><br />Smoke and mirrors shook the snooker world to a point that even their dedicated journalists started thinking if it was worth it to continue working for the sport.<br /><br />No, it’s not smoke and mirrors, and my analysis is not deeply flawed, far from it. <br /><br />Deeply flawed was the “heavy-editing” argument, as was the intimidation excuse, but still some people keep on trying to whitewash the whole thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51444910184306172042010-12-03T18:48:24.913+00:002010-12-03T18:48:24.913+00:00so, does anyone know where i can see that ridiculo...so, does anyone know where i can see that ridiculous moment when burny reached for the rest and touched the black on the table?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65997467329767774062010-12-03T11:59:36.704+00:002010-12-03T11:59:36.704+00:00The counter argument to 12.19 is that Higgins was ...The counter argument to 12.19 is that Higgins was arranging to fix frames for a match and tournament that NEVER EXISTED.<br /><br />It's all smoke and mirrors 12.19.<br /><br />Your anaylisis is deeply flawed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-76022610061119333692010-12-03T08:11:34.638+00:002010-12-03T08:11:34.638+00:00anybody know where it went
or where i can see it?...anybody know where it went<br /><br />or where i can see it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37338096878735493062010-12-03T00:19:23.919+00:002010-12-03T00:19:23.919+00:00It’s amazing that some people haven’t yet accepted...It’s amazing that some people haven’t yet accepted that the “thorough and publicized investigation” has not denied the authenticity of the NOTW video.<br /><br />Higgins never even denied any of it and he admitted to the tribunal to have done exactly what the video shows him doing, so if some people choose to believe his word over the “scum of all scums” because of his “impeccable career” then, by all means, do it!<br /><br />He is the one saying the NOTW video is real! If you don’t believe anybody else, believe him!!!<br /><br />What people need to realize here is that even if he didn’t actually do anything corrupt, he showed how corruptible he could be. If they had offered him a bag with the money they were agreeing in that meeting he would have walked out with it, all smiley, and it would be the end of his career. That’s how close he was from hell.<br /><br />His “impeccable career” was descending into “insurance bets”, and according to his former manager, he was fixing results of snooker matches for TV. This is another video you won’t find on youtube anymore, but some people have good memory.<br /><br />These are the things that have come to public. Who knows how much more there was and how much Higgins “impeccable career” had descended. <br /><br />And who knows if all these wasn’t what drew the attention of the NOTW to make him a target for a sting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27161419278170752532010-12-02T15:58:01.424+00:002010-12-02T15:58:01.424+00:00why was the video of the match between jamie and m...why was the video of the match between jamie and maguire taken off youtube?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-58318162755960361302010-12-02T14:05:08.209+00:002010-12-02T14:05:08.209+00:00I believe John Higgins word too.I believe John Higgins word too.Sarah Fergusonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-35276579733196911332010-12-02T12:02:13.362+00:002010-12-02T12:02:13.362+00:00Anon 10:44 pm
It was not me who you were adressin...Anon 10:44 pm<br /><br />It was not me who you were adressing to but given the circumstances, the investigation and its result, I would believe him.<br /><br />Doesn't matter who it would be, if Burnett, Ebdon, Wenbo, Maguire, Higgins, whoever - a (proper) investigation had been done, and it brought the result.<br /><br />If not for anything else, than for snooker's sake I would believe them all - under proper circumstances.<br /><br />And yeah, NotW are scum of all scums, and I would put John Higgins' word above theirs anytime, even without any evidence gathered in his favor.Executornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-5740908713326576572010-12-01T22:44:22.505+00:002010-12-01T22:44:22.505+00:0011:52
You believe him because he is John Higgins,...11:52<br /><br />You believe him because he is John Higgins, a multiple world champion and an “amiable man".<br /><br />Let me put your beliefs to a simple test and you tell me what you believe in the end.<br /><br />Here it goes:<br /><br />Imagine a snooker player caught in video agreeing to fix the result of snooker matches.<br /><br />Imagine it took only a few minutes to convince that snooker player to do it.<br /><br />Imagine that, after being caught, that snooker player had said that he only did it because he thought they were the Russian mafia.<br /><br />Imagine that player didn’t inform the authorities about it because he didn’t know he had to.<br /><br />Now, imagine that player’s name is Jamie Burnett.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-27220817491713242682010-12-01T19:52:10.106+00:002010-12-01T19:52:10.106+00:0011:52
Not really. If we did the suspicion of some...11:52<br /><br />Not really. If we did the suspicion of some people wouldn't remain. Right?<br /><br />I believe him, I believe the results of the investigation but only John was there. That is what I am getting at.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3039893423046674272010-12-01T10:15:16.519+00:002010-12-01T10:15:16.519+00:0020 years of impeccable career speak for themselves...20 years of impeccable career speak for themselves. I believe him, even though the heart is very heavy.<br />John, we are with you! Good luck in Telford! Show envious that you did not break. We are with you, your loyal fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71822901206160036482010-11-30T23:52:51.670+00:002010-11-30T23:52:51.670+00:00Anon 3:13
"He knows.", and now, so do w...Anon 3:13<br /><br />"He knows.", and now, so do we.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41981224582659372602010-11-30T15:13:06.093+00:002010-11-30T15:13:06.093+00:00John may have every right to be bitter and suspici...John may have every right to be bitter and suspicious.<br /><br />He knows.<br /><br />The thorough and publicized investigation supports him and on that basis we should move on and let John Higgins entertain us once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55958136589034482262010-11-30T00:31:49.454+00:002010-11-30T00:31:49.454+00:00Good luck John, hope you play well in the UK.
Loo...Good luck John, hope you play well in the UK.<br /><br />Looking forward to watching on TV. <br /><br />Its amazing to watch considering so many players can play to a high standard but only a handful can really compete for the title.<br /><br />Shows the mental stength of these guys(the very best ones), John's performance in the PTC's was admirable in my opinion.<br /><br />A fan, Dublin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42255050835235787312010-11-29T22:59:20.559+00:002010-11-29T22:59:20.559+00:00The normal practice is phoning the player or his a...The normal practice is phoning the player or his agent days or weeks in advance to crosscheck and go through the questions with a fine toothcomb.<br /><br />So when it comes to the interview itself it goes much much smoother with no lastminute charade.<br /><br />If you get the preparation right the presentation becomes even slicker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10859844884529695022010-11-29T22:46:07.340+00:002010-11-29T22:46:07.340+00:00So, now it’s the other players who are in wrong he...So, now it’s the other players who are in wrong here?<br /><br />They are probably already making an effort to welcome him back, and he’s calling them two-faced and jealous of him? Unbelievable!<br /><br />Two-faced?! Have they run out of mirrors in Scotland or something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-32920190520029512352010-11-29T22:18:15.286+00:002010-11-29T22:18:15.286+00:00John would need a minder if they know that Brannon...John would need a minder if they know that Brannons turning up on the 5th December with his autograph book at the ready (LOL)<br /><br />Anyway,Dave's a legit media journalist and proper PR gurus who are worth their salt are more effective staying in the shadows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50088166339929800972010-11-29T22:01:28.076+00:002010-11-29T22:01:28.076+00:00Anon 8.01. Who are you talking about when you say ...Anon 8.01. Who are you talking about when you say that he was still employed by World Snooker up til 7 weeks ago?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-84579294493801519232010-11-29T21:02:51.528+00:002010-11-29T21:02:51.528+00:00What "legal reasons" are there Dave for ...What "legal reasons" are there Dave for his minder insisting that Kiev was off the agenda? I thought it was over now the ban had ended. Is this not the case?<br />Before he plays his opener in the UK I'm sure the BBC will want to interview him. Will they be subjected to the same restrictions? If so, then people's suspicions, rightly or wrongly, will be re-inforced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-24750990661168788962010-11-29T20:17:29.500+00:002010-11-29T20:17:29.500+00:00I still wonder why the NOTW decided to entrap Higg...I still wonder why the NOTW decided to entrap Higgins in the way they did.<br />Was it a tip off from someone attempting to discredit Pat Mooney (Hearn's right hand man) who by using dirty tricks, wanted the opposition to prevail in the players vote?<br />Or more worryingly, was the sting set-up in the same way it was for the Pakistan cricket team because there were previous suspicions of malpractice which they wanted to expose?<br />I am not saying this is true, but why exactly was this whole hidden camera scenario in Eastern Europe put together in the first place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46839511004292717902010-11-29T20:01:56.518+00:002010-11-29T20:01:56.518+00:00betsy, that guy still worked for world snooker (at...betsy, that guy still worked for world snooker (at least up until 7 weeks ago)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39040802023845128572010-11-29T19:03:05.903+00:002010-11-29T19:03:05.903+00:00Was it one of Hearns heavies ?
Whoever it is need...Was it one of Hearns heavies ?<br /><br />Whoever it is needs to understand their job description.<br />John and Dave are mates after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51411190109944789362010-11-29T18:44:19.927+00:002010-11-29T18:44:19.927+00:00lets not forget at the time of the incident he was...lets not forget at the time of the incident he was in fact accompanied by a WPBSA Director.<br /><br />the fact he didn't bother to inform WPBSA Headquarters could be the reason their friendship has finished.<br /><br />he was responsible for Higgins the player.<br /><br />he had responsibilities to the sport.<br /><br />and he did nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-51027222559622848562010-11-29T17:51:13.152+00:002010-11-29T17:51:13.152+00:00Why can't he talk about what happened in Ukrai...Why can't he talk about what happened in Ukraine still?<br /><br />Is he going to appeal or something? Is he suing his former manager maybe?<br /><br />Will he ever be able to talk openly about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com