Needle

I was unaware of the twitter history between Trump and Dale… so between which players do we know there a bit of needle?

I can think of the following:

Most recently trump – Wilson, trump calling Wilson not very talented, just making the most of his ability

Another well documented one is between Allen & Bingham, Allen stating Bingham didn’t have any bottle, Stuart went on to win the world’s a few years later

I believe Brecel was making fun of Holt a couple of years ago when he beat him in the qualifiers for the worlds

There’s also some rivalry between murphy and ‘O Sullivan, opposing views on ‘the game’ mainly I think. also Murphy always trying his heart out to beat Ronnie, usually getting squashed by him

I thought mark king had some issues with somebody as well, but can’t remember


I’m sure I’m forgetting plenty others

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something weird when trying to use the buttons...

Of course ROS had a brief one with Hendry, wanting him to "go back to his sad little life in Scotland" lol...

He also had one with MJW around the same time.

Also Carter and Ronnie shoulder barge, and I think Robbo and Trump once had a bit of needle, cant remember why.

Of course nothing will beat Alex Higgins threatening to have Dennis Taylor shot lol.

Mark King had a boxing match with Quinten Hann.

I think Ronnie and Ali Carter don't really like each other. There's been some needle between Ali and Judd as well. Ali said something like, 'there's more to snooker than just potting balls'.

Quinten Hann yes I remember (having read this). I believe Ronnie chose Quinten's side, didn't he?

and off course Ali Carter, Mr Angry, the shoulder barge...

Holden Chinaski wrote:I think Ronnie and Ali Carter don't really like each other. There's been some needle between Ali and Judd as well. Ali said something like, 'there's more to snooker than just potting balls'.

Ali Carter is an angry little man, who is clearly jealous of those who have achieved more than he has.

Wilson criticised some players for not attending the Paul Hunter Classic as disrespectful. I don't think that went down well with players that actually knew Paul Hunter.

Ali Carter is an angry gnome

Ronnie and Mark Selby?

2014

"World champion O’Sullivan, 38, dubbed Selby “The Torturer” in his autobiography. And Leicester Jester Selby has got under his skin in the past, coming back twice to beat him in finals in Wales and the Masters. O’Sullivan said: “I used to get frustrated playing Mark, I lost rhythm and concentration.

Ronnie is known for contradictory comments so maybe he's changed his mind about Selby. My guess is he isn't a huge fan of the guy's style of play or approach to the game.

They did some exhibitions together in some far flung place a couple of years ago and became friendly

Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I’ve always had the impression there’s needle between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson since their quarter-final in the 2014 World Championship.

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I’ve always had the impression there’s needle between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson since their quarter-final in the 2014 World Championship.

Welcome Marcus

Remember when Judd just sat in his chair stony-faced when Neil he did the ton of tons.

Dan-cat wrote:

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I’ve always had the impression there’s needle between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson since their quarter-final in the 2014 World Championship.

Welcome Marcus

Remember when Judd just sat in his chair stony-faced when Neil he did the ton of tons.

Robertson did act like a bit of a banker though, he celebrated like he'd actually won the World Final. I was glad Selby knocked him out in the Semis.

It's true he did a full double leg and fist pump spesh!

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I'm interested in hearing more about this one?

rekoons wrote:

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I'm interested in hearing more about this one?

Ken said him and Williams never really got on. Ken criticised Williams for wearing hoodies and tracksuits at tournament venues and said he was gutted to lose the 2003 world final to Williams in particular because of that animosity between them.

Dan-cat wrote:

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I’ve always had the impression there’s needle between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson since their quarter-final in the 2014 World Championship.

Welcome Marcus

Remember when Judd just sat in his chair stony-faced when Neil he did the ton of tons.

Thanks :). Yes for some reason I think that match set the tone for future meetings between them.

Neil Robertson is a sausage head.

When you have two players needling each other, you inevitably end up with a couple of pin ends.

Dan-cat wrote:

Marcus Tandy wrote:Ken Doherty and Mark Williams (source: Ken’s book).

I’ve always had the impression there’s needle between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson since their quarter-final in the 2014 World Championship.

Welcome Marcus

Remember when Judd just sat in his chair stony-faced when Neil he did the ton of tons.

Judd's been a bit of a sausage in many cases, but that's not one of them. He wasn't there to congratulate Neil, he was there to win the match. No reason for him to do anything other than sit there in my opinion.

[quote="Andre147"]Of course ROS had a brief one with Hendry, wanting him to "go back to his sad little life in Scotland"

He also had one with MJW around the same time.

Also Carter and Ronnie shoulder barge, and I think Robbo and Trump once had a bit of needle, cant remember why.

Of course nothing will beat Alex Higgins threatening to have Dennis Taylor shot



Great Topic!.


I rarely comment on the Snooker News and Webosphere but i could,nt resist commentin on it tnight.

"Of course ROS had a brief one with Hendry, wanting him to "go back to his sad little life in Scotland" lol.."

As you can imagine I saw the whole of the match LIVE,not at the venue but on the telly.

I can tell you,it,s probably the most nervous i,ve ever been in my life.

When Stephen got over the line,i fully admit,i cried,takes a lot for me to cry,but the joy,the relief i felt was something i,ve rarely felt.

I sat on my sofa and cried my buckin heart out,i had,nt cried for ages,and for Stephen to manage to beat him after what Ronnie said about him,well,i just could,nt hold back,pure tears of joy,my whole body was pumped up with adrenaline,i probably could,ve even knocked out Mike Tyson,i was so buckin pumped up.

What a moment of joy i experienced there,it was almost just as good as when Stephen won the worlds for the record breaking 7th time.

The joy did,nt last long though,as we all know what happened in the final.,when Ebdon beat him 18-17.

I did,nt speak to anyone for more than a week,i was absolutely well n truly GUUUUTTTTTTTTED!.


What bout the needle between Mags n Smurph cause of a bit o chalk,i think they both did,nt like each other anyway,so the chalk incident added to the dislikening.

Alex Higgins really liked Steve Davis.....

This is a hard one to guess. It seems the needle is a thing of the past and these days they always speak in high terms of the other.

But at times it just looks very fake to me. As you say. In the past Ronnie never made a secret of the fact that he isn't a fan of of Selbys approach to the game or his style of play. And I doubt he's a fan now.

I think it's indeed mainly the difference in style and approach to the game what's 'annoying (or annoyed) Ronnie most, don't think they really dislike each other as much as some other players have needle because of disliking the other's personality... just my guess

'Even his own mum doesn't like him'

Hehehehe