tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7997538814873359331..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: PAST MASTERS#5Dave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-49636729165239955472009-06-17T13:25:32.480+01:002009-06-17T13:25:32.480+01:00Another good article here, a nice balance is achie...Another good article here, a nice balance is achieved of a man who is multifaceted. Both a positive and negative force, I thought his skill on the table was always something to be watched and yes, I always got the impression that over a few single malts he would be very good company.Brynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40758321547643912272009-06-17T07:28:36.529+01:002009-06-17T07:28:36.529+01:00He was also chairman, and/or a director, of Rex Wi...He was also chairman, and/or a director, of Rex Williams Lesiure Plc. As far as I recall it subsequently went belly up I am not sure he was still involved but no mean feat to be a player, administrator and to set up a company involved in cues and the like which was floated on stock market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7218345079249172552009-06-16T18:13:07.957+01:002009-06-16T18:13:07.957+01:00some players do read this blog and some have poste...some players do read this blog and some have posted on it too, but i am not sure how regular that occurence isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-67580176031094782362009-06-16T16:03:32.438+01:002009-06-16T16:03:32.438+01:003.10
i have to aplaud the work done by Rex to get...3.10<br /><br />i have to aplaud the work done by Rex to get the circuit up and running in the 60s to 70s and the game owes a lot to the man but like so many Rex was as guilty as anyone for the problams of today.<br /><br />He was chairman in the mid to late 90s and the camplacement of that administration is partly to blame for the shambles of today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18953915670065211462009-06-16T15:21:28.276+01:002009-06-16T15:21:28.276+01:00I remember the outcry with the beta-blockers.
IIR...I remember the outcry with the beta-blockers.<br /><br />IIRC, Rex was asked to give a urine sample, but refused. He was challenged by the authorities on several occasions to either admit or deny the allegations. He couldn't continue to deny the claims as there was allegedly evidence that could prove he was using them, hence his resignation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-28410403771367846452009-06-16T15:12:19.792+01:002009-06-16T15:12:19.792+01:00@Jamie
Is this your blog? http://jamie-thepit.blo...@Jamie<br /><br />Is this your blog? http://jamie-thepit.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Some great articles on there - you'll go far!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6314718312070734152009-06-16T15:10:39.445+01:002009-06-16T15:10:39.445+01:00If Rex was still running snooker we wouldn't b...If Rex was still running snooker we wouldn't be in the mess we are now. He would be able to keep a decent number of tournaments running and attract the sponsorship. A snooker man who knew what was right for the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79146493193316034372009-06-16T15:09:16.682+01:002009-06-16T15:09:16.682+01:00Sexy Rexy was very proud to have his name on that ...Sexy Rexy was very proud to have his name on that cue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42638614353566495752009-06-16T15:02:51.805+01:002009-06-16T15:02:51.805+01:00Good old Rex, surely Dave one of his greatest achi...Good old Rex, surely Dave one of his greatest achievements has been omitted? Wasn't the Rex Williams cue the cue of choice for a certain Scottish multi-world champion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74627423529172962712009-06-16T14:30:23.971+01:002009-06-16T14:30:23.971+01:00Off topic, but I was wondering how much you advert...Off topic, but I was wondering how much you advertise your blog? I ask as I have just set up a blog myself about live music. Interesting that some players read it, I wouldnt if I was them as some off the comments are just unconstructive. I wonder if any post anoynmously.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.com