by Holden Chinaski » 12 Oct 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:When Ronnie was only one three World Titles, I had Hendry ahead.
I think it's a lot closer now. The World Championships tally is pretty much the only thing that dictates it's Hendry. Most other stats say it's Ronnie. Apart from total rankers won, and even that's so close it doesn't really matter. Ronnie will win more anyway.
To be honest, I don't really see that it matters. The two best players of all time. The only real reason to decide on a best is fanboyism of one or the other. Which is why it tends to lead to such massive arguments.
Besides, greatness is a subjective term. Two players can be great for different reasons. Hendry was a greater continual winner, who popularised a certain style of play. Ronnie is the greatest natural talent. Both great for different reasons.
Good post.
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by SnookerFan » 12 Oct 2018 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:Good post.
Thanks man.
I'm pretty proud of it.
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by Dan-cat » 12 Oct 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:Good post.
Thanks man.
I'm pretty proud of it.
Nailed it.
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by SnookerFan » 12 Oct 2018 Read
I'm the real greatest......
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by Dan-cat » 14 Oct 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:I'm the real greatest......
He's the man, the man with the golden flan
...it's quiche lorraineeeeeee!!
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by Alex0paul » 14 Oct 2018 Read
I needed something to chuck on the fire
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by Dan-cat » 14 Oct 2018 Read
Who pinched my frame??
Seeing as this is a pure Ronnie love in (apart from Alex0) here are two joyous Ronnie steals from the 2016 Masters. I was at the Selby match. It was electrifying. The first frame against Bingo he needed a snooker and the last three reds with blacks. The way he took the three reds and laid the snooker was pure textbook. Check the black from the green spot in the middle...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP19G82_Vg
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by Badsnookerplayer » 14 Oct 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Who pinched my frame??
Seeing as this is a pure Ronnie love in (apart from Alex0) here are two joyous Ronnie steals from the 2016 Masters. I was at the Selby match. It was electrifying. The first frame against Bingo he needed a snooker and the last three reds with blacks. The way he took the three reds and laid the snooker was pure textbook. Check the black from the green spot in the middle...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP19G82_Vg
Superb.
Thanks DC
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by Dan-cat » 16 Oct 2018 Read
Just ordered on Amazon. Can't wait!
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by Andre147 » 16 Oct 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Just ordered on Amazon. Can't wait!
I will too mate. Mine will be a little bit more expensive due to shipping abroad, but it wont be much more.
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by SnookerFan » 16 Oct 2018 Read
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by Dan-cat » 16 Oct 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Dan-cat wrote:Just ordered on Amazon. Can't wait!
I will too mate. Mine will be a little bit more expensive due to shipping abroad, but it wont be much more.
I’ll read and then send to you mate if you like
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by Andre147 » 16 Oct 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Andre147 wrote:Dan-cat wrote:Just ordered on Amazon. Can't wait!
I will too mate. Mine will be a little bit more expensive due to shipping abroad, but it wont be much more.
I’ll read and then send to you mate if you like
I appreciate it, really do, but I prefer to buy it and keep it for myself. But many thanks.
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by Holden Chinaski » 16 Oct 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzivu1XVW4U
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by Dan-cat » 17 Oct 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:I appreciate it, really do, but I prefer to buy it and keep it for myself. But many thanks.
Totally understand. I want to keep it on my shelf too, next to Clive's Black Farce and Cueball Wizards which is an essential book for anyone with more than a passing interest in the game. It sits pride of place next to a first edition of Joe Davis' How I Play Snooker. Or The Bible, as the Nugget calls it.
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by Dan-cat » 17 Oct 2018 Read
Clive has spoken. Put that in your pipe Vodka.
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by Dan-cat » 18 Oct 2018 Read
This book is absolutely brilliant. Clive - never one to mince his words. It's not a fluff piece by any means. It's warts and all. He is a proper journalist.
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by Chalk McHugh » 18 Oct 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:This book is absolutely brilliant. Clive - never one to mince his words. It's not a fluff piece by any means. It's warts and all. He is a proper journalist.
Sounds tops. I'm looking out for it.
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by Chalk McHugh » 18 Oct 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-Best-Biography-Ronnie-OSullivan/dp/1785314440/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1539873230&sr=8-1
I was gonna offer to post you mine Chalky but have decided to keep it on the shelf
Ive a mini library at home myself so i'll add it to collection. I've often read books a second and third time with years in between. A good book beats a film all day long.
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by Holden Chinaski » 18 Oct 2018 Read
Chalk McHugh wrote: A good book beats a film all day long.
Agreed.
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by vodkadiet » 18 Oct 2018 Read
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by Andre147 » 18 Oct 2018 Read
He's learning from Dennis Taylor haha
But joking... if Clive thinks that, who are we to blame him...
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by vodkadiet » 18 Oct 2018 Read
Johnny Bravo wrote:You do realize that his opinion is more valuable than yours, right ?!
You are entitled to your wrong opinion.
By the way, record books outweigh all the opinion in the world.
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by Johnny Bravo » 19 Oct 2018 Read
vodkadiet wrote:Johnny Bravo wrote:You do realize that his opinion is more valuable than yours, right ?!
You are entitled to your wrong opinion.
By the way, record books outweigh all the opinion in the world.
Record books don't outweigh anything. The Davis brothers and John Pullman are not better than the likes of Ding, Robbo, Higgo, etc, despite the fact that they have a hell of a lot more world titles.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 19 Oct 2018 Read
You may not agree with Vodka's opinion but it is a valid one. The statistics do indicate that Hendry had a better career than O'Sullivan or antbody else.
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by vodkadiet » 19 Oct 2018 Read
Johnny Bravo wrote:vodkadiet wrote:Johnny Bravo wrote:You do realize that his opinion is more valuable than yours, right ?!
You are entitled to your wrong opinion.
By the way, record books outweigh all the opinion in the world.
Record books don't outweigh anything. The Davis brothers and John Pullman are not better than the likes of Ding, Robbo, Higgo, etc, despite the fact that they have a hell of a lot more world titles.
You sound like one of these bonehead Brexiteers who just keep screaming "Leave means leave!"
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by Johnny Bravo » 19 Oct 2018 Read
Badsnookerplayer wrote:You may not agree with Vodka's opinion but it is a valid one. The statistics do indicate that Hendry had a better career than O'Sullivan or anybody else.
In a way Hendry did. But career achievements should be evaluated by taking into account the era one's played in and the opposition he faced.
Second of all, career achievements are just a factor in assesing greatness. You also have to look at peak form, longevity and impact on the game.
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by Alex0paul » 19 Oct 2018 Read
Johnny Bravo wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:You may not agree with Vodka's opinion but it is a valid one. The statistics do indicate that Hendry had a better career than O'Sullivan or anybody else.
In a way Hendry did. But career achievements should be evaluated by taking into account the era one's played in and the opposition he faced.
Second of all, career achievements are just a factor in assesing greatness. You also have to look at peak form, longevity and impact on the game.
Yea it’s a tough era facing Mark Davis in semi finals
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