tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7744205723045545244..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE ROAD BACK FOR DOTTDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41499732747057601772009-08-27T13:43:20.945+01:002009-08-27T13:43:20.945+01:00Let's not forget that had he won his first rou...Let's not forget that had he won his first round match in 2007 he would have been virtually guaranteed to be World Number 1 as well!<br /><br />However he is one of the few world champions who was never world class - Joe Johnson possible the only other from the modern era. I would have said Peter Ebdon after he won his also but he has cemented his standing with the Uk title. I think it's also fair to say he didn't beat Ronnie entirely on merit either which does tarnish the achievement slightly, but doesn't make it undeserved.<br /><br />But he's a player that punches above his weight. In a game littered with underachievers Dott is one of a much rarer breed - an over-achiever and it's a pleasant reminder that there is more factors of success than just talent!Betty Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15863359750865920092009-08-27T10:24:45.927+01:002009-08-27T10:24:45.927+01:00with respect by then he would be about 35 and if H...with respect by then he would be about 35 and if Higgins and Ronnie stil there at the same time this sport is going backwards to the time top players was 40.<br /><br />its time for change and time young players step it right up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-45706800501904551232009-08-27T01:24:49.332+01:002009-08-27T01:24:49.332+01:00I would not be surprised to see him back in the to...I would not be surprised to see him back in the top 4 within three years<br />JohnHJohnHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-50998780098116413172009-08-26T20:33:53.648+01:002009-08-26T20:33:53.648+01:00Can't understand why anyone thinks 2006 was a ...Can't understand why anyone thinks 2006 was a weak time for the championship. John Higgins and Ken Doherty had both had a great season, Shaun Murphy had re-discovered his form in the run-up to the defence of his title, players like Neil Robertson and Marco Fu were on really good form, and you could hardly face a tougher opponent in the final than Peter Ebdon.<br /><br />As for the point about Dott's short time between winning the championship and having to qualify for it, it certainly looks like the shortest, but not by the margin you might think.<br /><br />Dott won the championship in 2006 and dropped out of the top 16 three years later. Joe Johnson was champion in 1986, and he fell out of the top 16 four years later. Even Mark Williams took only a bit longer, winning in Sheffield in 2003 but losing his top 16 place five years after that.<br /><br />And finally, I agree with the view that Dott is a good bet to get back in the top 16. He's still young enough to have some good years ahead, and you can be sure he'll give it everything he's got to get back in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12951226162609654492009-08-26T18:11:40.683+01:002009-08-26T18:11:40.683+01:00with respect he won the world championship in a we...with respect he won the world championship in a weak time for the championship.<br /><br />in the 90s he wouldnt have got close to winning it.<br /><br />but win it he did and he is a good player and hope he gets back to somewhere near his best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4527268608114985862009-08-26T18:11:08.067+01:002009-08-26T18:11:08.067+01:00Hi Dave,
I thought he put up a steely display v S...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I thought he put up a steely display v Selby in Sheffield this last season. He is like a dog with a bone. He will never been an attractive player to watch, but a great grinder!<br /><br />BTW, after he won the world championship, the following season the N.I. Trophy was made a world ranking event for the 06/07 season. Didn't they put Dott on first up on Monday morning where he lost. <br /><br />Did this happen, Dave?<br /><br />Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21127487859790553962009-08-26T18:01:21.124+01:002009-08-26T18:01:21.124+01:00This is probably a stupidly obvious question. Grae...This is probably a stupidly obvious question. Graeme Dott's story has got to be by far the quickest turnaround from winning the World Title, to entering the qualifying rounds, in snooker history. Right? I can't think of anything even close to it.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48881895178916181092009-08-26T16:07:01.620+01:002009-08-26T16:07:01.620+01:00Spot on. Dott is class! I for one spotted how well...Spot on. Dott is class! I for one spotted how well he was playing in round 1 in 2006 and wasn't in the least bit surprised to see him lift the title, or surprised that O'Sullivan lost it in the semi against him.<br /><br />You don't win the world championships unless you're a seriously seriously good player. God knows why the slump happened but he'll be back, mark my words.<br /><br />Incidentally, how ironic that this was the man who was top 16 but unrecognized by the ignorant masses earlier this decade (see BBC feature with Dott stood in a field full of cows), and here we are several years later and he's won the biggest tournament the game has to offer and he's back in the same boat!<br /><br />Poor little fella. Got to love him for his self-depreciating sense of humour if nothing else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com