tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post672118623358163160..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: SUNDAY SERVICEDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-59083454625296309722013-04-24T00:33:12.628+01:002013-04-24T00:33:12.628+01:00Hi David. Walden did well, to beat Holt, 10-1.
Mi...Hi David. Walden did well, to beat Holt, 10-1.<br /><br />Michael White played superb, to beat Williams, 10-6.<br /><br />Hawkins played well, to beat lisowski, 10-3.<br /><br />Murphy played well, to beat gould, 10-5.<br /><br />Mark Davis did well, coming from 2-0 down, to lead John Higgins, 6-3.<br /><br />Dott fought it out to lead Ebdon.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48072233265080475542013-04-23T10:12:11.917+01:002013-04-23T10:12:11.917+01:00John virgo is EASILY the most enjoyable voice to l...John virgo is EASILY the most enjoyable voice to listen to while watching Snooker. I've watched almost every match on tv since 1989 and at times the game is shockingly boring when the top players aren't playing. JV is the only one who keeps it humourous&easy going "FACT"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64989911108848044722013-04-22T18:22:26.949+01:002013-04-22T18:22:26.949+01:00Jamie still shilling for the BBC I see.
The viewi...Jamie still shilling for the BBC I see.<br /><br />The viewing figures vary immensely, presumably due to who is playing, on which channel and at what times, but like for like here are the figures (top 3 averages for each slot on BBC 2):<br /><br /><b>Early afternoon (after 12 but before 5)</b><br /><br />Snooker WC (2012): 1.7 million<br />Wimbledon (2012): 1.2 million<br /><br /><b>Early evening (after 7 but before 9)</b><br /><br />Snooker WC (2012): 2.1 million<br />Wimbledon (2012): 1.9 million<br /><br />Obviously other factors come into play: Wimbledon's audience is spread across two channels in the day, so there will be higher number of people watching tennis, but who is to say this wouldn't be the case for snooker? Similarly, Wimbledon last year benefitted from the "Murray" factor, whereas Snooker audiences were down from the previous year which benfitted form the "Trump" factor. In short, on the same channel across the same times the audiences are comparable with snooker slightly ahead, which does beg the question why snooker is treated so badly compared to tennis??<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25245390775812018082013-04-22T17:44:25.650+01:002013-04-22T17:44:25.650+01:00Get your facts right Jamie. Wimbledon's BBC 1 ...Get your facts right Jamie. Wimbledon's BBC 1 figures may out perform snooker, but on BBC 2 across the same timeframes snooker consistently outperform Wimbledon.<br /><br />And it has everything to do with class. Tennis is a middle class sport and is treated with reverence, while snooker is a working class sport and is treated with contempt. It's mentality of the BBC through and through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25962531734539010992013-04-22T14:42:34.872+01:002013-04-22T14:42:34.872+01:00Absolutely nothing to do with class - Wimbledon ge...Absolutely nothing to do with class - Wimbledon gets superior figures than the snooker.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-91201156980415982492013-04-22T10:38:26.393+01:002013-04-22T10:38:26.393+01:00The thing about willie Thorne is he always compare...The thing about willie Thorne is he always compares ronnie to Stephen hendry and it gets a bit annoying why not just enjoy the genius at work, hendry may have been the ultimate killing machine back in the day but ronnie is just a one off and a pleasure to watch. If Higgins gets knocked out today o'sullivan will have an easy route to the semis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13012968621105598332013-04-22T10:30:00.851+01:002013-04-22T10:30:00.851+01:00Ebdon v Dott - how on earth did these two manage t...Ebdon v Dott - how on earth did these two manage to pick up a world title each.<br />A feat worthy of Dynamo the magician.<br />Wild pot attempts coupled with fluked snookers.<br />Now would be a better time for Frank Spencer to make an appearance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8997086374534213662013-04-22T10:20:08.165+01:002013-04-22T10:20:08.165+01:00We all know the real reason: snooker is a working ...We all know the real reason: snooker is a working class sport. More people watch the snooker world championship than Wimbledon, and they wouldn't break off from the end of an Andy Murray match would they? Come to think of it, a Murray match would most likely be on BBC 1 too. No, contempt from the middle class BBC for its working class viewers and their sport of choice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41962214183393416262013-04-22T00:11:45.192+01:002013-04-22T00:11:45.192+01:00http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/artic...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2312511/WORLD-SNOOKER-CHAMPIONSHIP-2013-Barry-Hearn-complains-BBC-Ronnie-OSullivan-coverage.html<br /><br />Rumour has it next week during the semi-finals they plan to show repeats of 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum!'<br /><br />:PThe Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880651698568010594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-35458134686938284402013-04-21T21:34:07.612+01:002013-04-21T21:34:07.612+01:002:05pm - 40 year old:
http://www.imdb.com/title/t...2:05pm - 40 year old:<br /><br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069634/?ref_=sr_2<br /><br />Given that it was the BBC's default programme to show whenever there was an unexpected gap in the schedules (before coast) I can only assume that the person pulling the lever yesterday really doesn't like snooker!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37152749011440560002013-04-21T20:53:00.442+01:002013-04-21T20:53:00.442+01:00Red button is back on Monday -don't you guys h...Red button is back on Monday -don't you guys have the Internet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3835803472478115552013-04-21T18:51:30.919+01:002013-04-21T18:51:30.919+01:00I have to ask why Neal Foulds has not been retaine...I have to ask why Neal Foulds has not been retained by the BBC. No disrespect to you David, but he is a top commentator and, even though he was playing in the same era as Virgo, Thorne and Taylor, but he is by far the best of them all. He brings constructive and interesting views not like "where's the cue ball going" or "a frame winning opportunity" straight after the break off.<br /><br />Don't know whether you can say David, but was Neal not asked by the BBC this year or did Sky give him a better deal? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16973275320813042692013-04-21T17:20:31.679+01:002013-04-21T17:20:31.679+01:00Hey Mr Director,
How about letting us see the tab...Hey Mr Director,<br /><br />How about letting us see the table after a player misses as opposed to the anguish on his face ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40320455187541265952013-04-21T16:26:16.525+01:002013-04-21T16:26:16.525+01:00Betty: Frank, what have you done to Father's n...Betty: Frank, what have you done to Father's new two-piece snooker cue?<br /><br />Frank: It's three pieces now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69287054236960165642013-04-21T16:23:20.013+01:002013-04-21T16:23:20.013+01:00C'mon Mark Davis.
Please send that guy, your o...C'mon Mark Davis.<br />Please send that guy, your opponent (can't say his name) back up the M6 !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-19934260772346369132013-04-21T16:12:54.792+01:002013-04-21T16:12:54.792+01:00What even though Sky's Barney Francis said he ...What even though Sky's Barney Francis said he didn't think snooker fitted in today's climate.<br /><br />That said, it was a poor call last night, but there's extra network coverage this year.<br />jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6298979242955210002013-04-21T14:05:32.116+01:002013-04-21T14:05:32.116+01:00Amazing the BBC cut of the live Snooker (Ronnie to...Amazing the BBC cut of the live Snooker (Ronnie to a finish),to show Some Mothers do Ave Em,a 30 odd year old comedy show.it beggars believe,I mean,dont get me wrong,I love the antics of Frank Spencer as much as anyone but come on!!<br />I would hate the Championship to go to Sky,I really would,as the BBC generally do a great coverage job IMO but you can bet your nads that Sky would show every ball,every table,every match,for the whole duration.<br />For the blue ribbon event,this is how it should be.<br />You used to see everything on the red button but that's gone now.<br />Sort it out beeb,very poor!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68381623157382432412013-04-21T14:04:33.116+01:002013-04-21T14:04:33.116+01:00..should the scheduled number of frames not be com.....should the scheduled number of frames not be completed within the time allocated, then the players involved will be eliminated from the tournament without the right of appeal.<br /><br />Carlsberg don't do rules, but if they did.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-28196957187169210082013-04-21T13:27:29.138+01:002013-04-21T13:27:29.138+01:00Nice piece on Shaun Murphy in the Independent toda...Nice piece on Shaun Murphy in the Independent today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80307235376605616452013-04-21T12:18:11.149+01:002013-04-21T12:18:11.149+01:00Have Ebdon and Dott been given use of the Crucible...Have Ebdon and Dott been given use of the Crucible facilities on this quiet Sunday to play a league match ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86811678669181103662013-04-21T12:08:40.356+01:002013-04-21T12:08:40.356+01:00Willie, first day and already undermining the tale...Willie, first day and already undermining the talent on show by proclaiming the pockets are easy this year. Based on one rattled black that drops, from a depth-deceptive pocket camera. All stats out the window, the tables are easy folks nothing to see here, talent? what talent, easy pockets mate! <br /><br />Anything to caress his fragile ego, gotta be quite annoying for all those involved for Willie to pop up every year, easy pockets!. The scary thing is a lot of people listen to him and then you get subjected to the bores down the hall, ah pro's tables are easy, they should try playing here.... whatt!?<br /><br />Is this unique to snooker/pool where, always a handful of mustache donning experts dwell in the halls refusing to admit others brilliance and clutch at ridiculous straws, embarrassing to listen to.<br /><br /><br /><br />Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-9412000285218714382013-04-21T11:49:14.883+01:002013-04-21T11:49:14.883+01:00According to some crazy rumour, Mr Dott and Mr Ebd...According to some crazy rumour, Mr Dott and Mr Ebdon are playing each other today.<br /><br />I'm off to watch some paint drying or rewatch my "Best of Ronnie O'Sullivan moaning about snooker" DVD. Bound to be more interesting...The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880651698568010594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-29771814325475202822013-04-21T11:01:57.965+01:002013-04-21T11:01:57.965+01:00The final session was absorbing, but I'm sorry...The final session was absorbing, but I'm sorry Dave the first three sessions were somewhat turgid!<br /><br />Do agree about a variety of styles within the game, but prefer to see the 'hard men' up against an attacking player, rather than each other.<br /><br />I think Dotty is right when he says that he has become a quicker, fluid cueman.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63102894656204914892013-04-21T10:37:04.345+01:002013-04-21T10:37:04.345+01:008.30am - To be fair to Willie with that "luck...8.30am - To be fair to Willie with that "lucky to make 20" quote - With the position of the balls at that time, no commentators would have foreseen a 92 clearance coming and all would have thought around a 20-30 break max.<br /><br />I do think Willie needs to try and think more about his facts - heard today "Quite incredible that Peter Ebdon has qualified again" - he only had to win 1 match because of his seeding and he was a slight fav over Kurt Maflin. Not that incredible...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57357257785274371072013-04-21T10:07:20.003+01:002013-04-21T10:07:20.003+01:00Thorne and Hallett are similar. Similarly terrible...Thorne and Hallett are similar. Similarly terrible.<br />Thorne is down on anyone who fails to hit the wrong red when attempting to split the pack as if he is the break building guru.<br />Hallett has a personal competition running to try to guess which shot option the player will opt for. His strike rate yesterday was 1/20. "My apologies !".<br />Their style is derived from their unfortunate legacies from their playing days. <br />Willie's from his missed blue from the spot v Romford Slim in the Coral '85.<br />Hallett's from his collapse in the B&H v Hendry in the early 90's, grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com