tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7174753204523777190..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: POOM SHAKE THE ROOMDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1732554641337907532013-04-26T21:25:28.226+01:002013-04-26T21:25:28.226+01:00Hi David. I just wish, to say thanks, to Phil Yate...Hi David. I just wish, to say thanks, to Phil Yates, and oe Johnson, who, while commentating on session 1, of Murphy .v. Dott yesterday, mentioned, that I informed them, yesterday, that it was 26 years, to the day, since Ray reardon, played his last match ever, at The Crucible, On 25-4-1987. Yesterday, was, 25-4-2013. Reardon lost the match in question, 13-4, to Steve Davis, in round two, the last 16, of the 1987 Embassy World Championship.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-43542017654303151342013-04-26T14:13:15.937+01:002013-04-26T14:13:15.937+01:00Another ronnie hater here just face it he's th...Another ronnie hater here just face it he's the best player to ever pick up a cue. some people are in serious denial !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57754921295358082712013-04-26T11:01:02.587+01:002013-04-26T11:01:02.587+01:00O'Sullivan once missed fifty easy pots in a se...O'Sullivan once missed fifty easy pots in a season from just eight tournaments, underlining his status, for me, as a good player, who has played for 3 decades to "become" NATURALY ?? talented, but still misses easy balls like us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90572239647672023512013-04-26T10:14:14.300+01:002013-04-26T10:14:14.300+01:00AgreedAgreedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70045799927292996662013-04-26T01:04:00.357+01:002013-04-26T01:04:00.357+01:00O'Sullivan once made fifty centuries in a seas...O'Sullivan once made fifty centuries in a season from just eight tournaments, underlining his status, for me, as the greatest breakbuilder we've ever seen.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68672409021394046402013-04-25T23:46:44.731+01:002013-04-25T23:46:44.731+01:001992: Alan McManus (ranked 41) played Mick Price (...1992: Alan McManus (ranked 41) played Mick Price (ranked 82) in the 2nd round.<br /><br />1982: Silvino Francisco played Dean Reynolds in the 2nd round; both in their first season, so their first ranking event.Andrew B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12054400570279868608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90050892919502774412013-04-25T23:19:42.790+01:002013-04-25T23:19:42.790+01:00Hi David. A good session, in my view, tonight.
Bi...Hi David. A good session, in my view, tonight.<br /><br />Bingham .V. Baird. Session two. Resuming, 8-1 up, Bingham wasted little time, in winning two of the first three frames, in this sesion, to win, 10-2.<br /><br />White .V. Poomjaeng, Round two match, session one. White started well, going 2-0 up. Poomjaeng won the third. 2-1. Nightmare for Poomjaeng, losing frame 4, after being called for a foul and miss, three times, white being able to directly hit a red, 3-1, to White , at the mid-session interval. Is that the first time that this has happend at Sheffield? White won the next four frames, Poomjaeng had chances. White leads, 7-1, over-night, going into tomorrow's second session.<br /><br />I can not wait for more play, tomorrow.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11802580425235590952013-04-25T19:51:44.728+01:002013-04-25T19:51:44.728+01:00Re 1.04
"Think you'll find there were 12...Re 1.04<br /><br />"Think you'll find there were 12 ranking events and a minimum of 5 invitational events that season , none of which would hve been best of 7's like the ptc.<br /><br />Eh, think you'll find there were actually nine, not 12.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77780050076353205182013-04-25T18:47:54.881+01:002013-04-25T18:47:54.881+01:00Robertson had mentally prepared for Ronnie in the ...Robertson had mentally prepared for Ronnie in the final and forgot about the stuff inbetween. The bottom half of the draw looked mouthwatering a few days ago, so I'm hoping Ding goes to final so we get a proper match.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-47503168350443773142013-04-25T18:41:45.672+01:002013-04-25T18:41:45.672+01:001st real shock,Neil Robertson out.
Ronnies for the...1st real shock,Neil Robertson out.<br />Ronnies for the asking nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56987292945463041792013-04-25T18:25:00.723+01:002013-04-25T18:25:00.723+01:00With Robertson out, the only obstacle for O'Su...With Robertson out, the only obstacle for O'Sullivan will be Carter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21075439596979209412013-04-25T18:24:59.247+01:002013-04-25T18:24:59.247+01:00Never seen so many empty seats at the Crucible thi...Never seen so many empty seats at the Crucible this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-37139954332974757802013-04-25T18:01:07.412+01:002013-04-25T18:01:07.412+01:00Hi David. This afternoon's session, was great,...Hi David. This afternoon's session, was great, in my view. <br /><br />Robertson .V. Milkins - 5-4 to robertson. Session two, in this match. Milkins wins the first two, long frames in the session, to lead, 6-5. Robertson made it 6-6. Molins led, 7-6, 8-7. and 9-8. Milkins won,10-8.Robertson, not at his best. Well done, to Milkins.<br /><br />Another seeded player, the pre-tournament favourite bites the dust.<br /><br />Murphy .V. Dott. The first of the matches in the last 16, over 25 frames. Session one, in this match. Murphy looked the stronger, making two century breaks. Dott, was below=parr, in my view. Murphy leads 6-2 over-night, going into tomorrow morning's second session.<br /><br />I can not wait,for tonight's play.JAMIE O'REILLYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-28094107482417026682013-04-25T17:53:23.990+01:002013-04-25T17:53:23.990+01:00Can't believe robbie is out.Can't believe robbie is out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18405933072764177172013-04-25T16:21:59.534+01:002013-04-25T16:21:59.534+01:0012.12...
Don't remember the second round and q...12.12...<br />Don't remember the second round and quarter finals being anything other than best of 25.<br />The semi's used to be first to 16 and the final first to 18.<br />They are the only changes I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23317105868240178622013-04-25T16:19:03.820+01:002013-04-25T16:19:03.820+01:00Ken Doherty has borrowed his mum's blouse and ...Ken Doherty has borrowed his mum's blouse and Val Doonican's cardy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79252065521415302372013-04-25T16:17:32.859+01:002013-04-25T16:17:32.859+01:00Tournament named after Higgins in Ireland, yes def...Tournament named after Higgins in Ireland, yes defnately.<br />On another note, it used to be that there were commentators and there were summarisers.<br />Commentators such as Clive Everton and Jack Karnehm were spot on with facts and figures etc. Summerisers such as Virgo, Thorne, Taylor and the like used to fill in with flannel and froth.<br />Now, there are no actual commentators. Out with accuracy and in with razzmatazz. Griffiths, Davis, Hendry, Taylor, Virgo. Not one of them fit to lace Clive Everton's boots.<br />They'll be operating the cameras next !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52453573052337189512013-04-25T15:47:28.761+01:002013-04-25T15:47:28.761+01:00I expect no change out of a £50 when it comes to t...I expect no change out of a £50 when it comes to the O'Sullivan versus Carter match. True class will prevail and no stone should be unopened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52287354447575599892013-04-25T14:32:19.278+01:002013-04-25T14:32:19.278+01:0012.12 - The only frame format change I can recall ...12.12 - The only frame format change I can recall since the mid 80's is the semis being extended from the best of 31 to the best of 33.<br /><br />It will definitely change though with Hearn, although no idea when this will be.<br /><br />I reckon they will go with something like:<br /><br />Round 1 - Best of 17<br />Round 2/QF - Best of 19<br />Semis - Best of 25<br />Final - Best of 31Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7265189729617318022013-04-25T14:15:48.831+01:002013-04-25T14:15:48.831+01:00Is it true that Poomjaeng was once a fire eater in...Is it true that Poomjaeng was once a fire eater in his native Thailand? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4260711805572373492013-04-25T13:59:43.244+01:002013-04-25T13:59:43.244+01:00I think the BBC is underselling this year's WC...I think the BBC is underselling this year's WC. For example, why not bring back 'Shot of the Championship'. People can email/text in their top 3 based on a list of shots shown. The winner's name can be picked out of a hat (or whatever) and he/she wins free tickets to the final. <br /><br />I don't get why this competition was dropped. Each year there are great shots, great 'get out of snookers', great safety shots - why not use them as part of the competition? Get the viewers involved, BBC!The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880651698568010594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52716818188375614582013-04-25T13:04:10.236+01:002013-04-25T13:04:10.236+01:00Think you'll find there were 12 ranking events...Think you'll find there were 12 ranking events and a minimum of 5 invitational events that season , none of which would hve been best of 7's like the ptc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57306423880790119652013-04-25T12:39:56.480+01:002013-04-25T12:39:56.480+01:00It would be stupid to change the format of the wor...It would be stupid to change the format of the worlds it's a true test of who is worthy to be world champion it would sort of devalue the tournament if it did change. I love the longer frames format can't stand the PTCs best of 7 there just nothing tournaments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-71074311612978893272013-04-25T12:12:47.233+01:002013-04-25T12:12:47.233+01:00Regarding the best of 25s, will this be the last y...Regarding the best of 25s, will this be the last year of the current format I wonder? I'm sure they did tinker a bit with the format in the 80s - didn't they have first to 11 once?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40279223857132885252013-04-25T10:14:15.019+01:002013-04-25T10:14:15.019+01:00A surprise may be on the cards depending which Mar...A surprise may be on the cards depending which Marco Fu shows up. <br /><br />The one who made it look simple in eking out a 9-3 lead; or the one who contrived to miss simple pots and mess up safety shots over the next 5 frames leading one to believe Stevens might just about win 10-9.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com