tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7828842216303989556..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: CRUCIBLE 2008: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLYDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34642345474273646042010-01-17T21:46:46.324+00:002010-01-17T21:46:46.324+00:00Nope, very happy with Rob Walker thankyou very muc...Nope, very happy with Rob Walker thankyou very much. This 'whipped up into a frenzy' business is exactly what modern snooker needs.<br />"That'll do now. Settle down now please!"Deep Screw Colnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13453600463563913712009-10-10T10:16:56.134+01:002009-10-10T10:16:56.134+01:00I agree with your comments about Rob Walker and th...I agree with your comments about Rob Walker and think he should stop trying too hard. He is only introducing the players and *not* a feature of the event. His style is reminiscent of someone desperately trying to gain popularity, which is frankly cringe-worthy. Why should snooker be cheesy? As a sport it does not need a gimmick to make it successful. If snooker needs a shot in the arm then look to develop the six-ball game for youngsters.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910153616980978704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-13373925690673046422008-05-07T12:17:00.000+01:002008-05-07T12:17:00.000+01:00Is it possible that snooker, like darts, could emb...Is it possible that snooker, like darts, could embrace it's cheesy side and become more popular as a result? The gentle teasing of comedians Mitchell and Webb is spot on, and Rob Walker by being distinctively cheesy could help raise the game's profile again. This is a game that lets a punter present it's most valuable prize - it needs a shot in the arm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52908924223420841452008-05-06T12:45:00.000+01:002008-05-06T12:45:00.000+01:00With regard to Rob Walker I could not agree more. ...With regard to Rob Walker I could not agree more. I found his "catchphrase" very annoying, and after talking to a number of friends they expressed the same opinion. Mr Walker if your reading this tone it down and I’m sure you’ll do well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72372137664946251052008-05-04T22:19:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:19:00.000+01:00If Walker drops his new catchphrase and treats pla...If Walker drops his new catchphrase and treats players with a little more reverence and a little less hype he can stay the course and do very well- he handled the exhibition afternoon on saturday well when faced with disappointed spectators who had payed a lot of money for no live play and no option of their money back.<BR/>John HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60199871142729708522008-05-04T06:58:00.000+01:002008-05-04T06:58:00.000+01:00Mark sebly let me down~Mark sebly let me down~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53227792155618093922008-05-03T22:49:00.000+01:002008-05-03T22:49:00.000+01:00Re Rob WalkerWhen you have a distinctive MC such a...Re Rob Walker<BR/>When you have a distinctive MC such as Alan Hughes, it's always going to be difficult to find an MC to follow it up - the fact that we've had three different MC's since his departure would suggest that.<BR/>However, I think Walker has been the best so far of the ones who have replaced Hughes. At least he gives energy and enthusiasm to the role and since he has been in place for less than a season, will get better over time. <BR/><BR/>Sam TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60606256767543420182008-05-03T18:28:00.000+01:002008-05-03T18:28:00.000+01:00I disagree on Rob Walker as while I don't think th...I disagree on Rob Walker as while I don't think that he is perfect, he is an absolute breath of fresh air to Richard Beare who was absolutely appalling. Nobody listened to a word he said because it was the same dull and unimaginative lines every single day and he just couldn't get the crowd going. <BR/><BR/>Rob Walker at least gets everybody smiling, keeps people interested and is exactly what snooker needs at the moment.<BR/><BR/>I did prefer Mark Johnston-Allen, but Walker is just so much better than Beare that I'll take it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-8138497782996555032008-05-03T16:12:00.000+01:002008-05-03T16:12:00.000+01:00I agree with most of what you say David and especi...I agree with most of what you say David and especially with regard to Rob Walker. He appears to have little feel for the game and its traditions. His fist pumping and self-publicity centred approach grates with regular spectators and contrasts poorly with the relaxed and professional approach of Mark Johnston-Allen who did the first 3 days. Please could he do this full time in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21427440887354417802008-05-03T15:21:00.000+01:002008-05-03T15:21:00.000+01:00Yet again it has been a very good tournament.I agr...Yet again it has been a very good tournament.<BR/>I agree that Moore was an excellent referee and is surely destined to take charge of many finals.<BR/>Sorry but I have to disagree with your Swail/Liang comment.One of the great things about snooker is the total honesty of the players and you hardly ever see one questioning the repositioning of the balls after a miss.Liang was very entertaining but let himself and the game down by refusing to admit the cue ball had been replaced incorrectly.I don't want to start a controversy here but I hope this isn't a sign of things to come(some foreign players have spoilt English football with their cheating.)<BR/>One final good thing about the tournament was the performance of Hendry.He won most of his matches by using his brain(less reckless shot selection)and if he continues to do this,and improves his mid to long range potting,he could well win another ranking event.<BR/>The way he handled what must have been a shattering defeat was exemplary.O'Sullivan will likely get all the credit(and his play certainly deserves to)but it is great to see snooker's greatest champion back.Let's hope it isn't a false dawn.<BR/>DesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com