The People's Champion Mark IV

gallantrabbit wrote:Yes we Brits are still a little protective of our people's champ title. I know Robbo came over with very little cash, but like it or not he's just not very 'street'. The image of your typical Aussia is surf board under the arm not cue case. Health, sun and vitality and not pasty faced, not seen the sun in his eyes, benson wedged between thumb and forefinger and a large vodka on the go...
I'm not saying Robbo should try and cultivate this image cos he's world champion and on the top of his game, and what does he care, but in my opinion the only two people's champions have been Alex and Jimmy, a couple of street urchins dragged up and raised in the darkest dankest back street halls, playing for money as a way of life.
Ronnie never did this and though he's always been incredible to watch, he'll never be a people's champ.
Sorry Jim for the street urchin bit, I'm sure your ma and pa did you proud..

Bourne wrote:That's why I think British crowds won't generally root for him, for the simple fact that he's an Aussie.

GJ wrote:

Bourne wrote:That's why I think British crowds won't generally root for him, for the simple fact that he's an Aussie.

well said chumba its about nationality mate

and i dont wnat robbo to be a peoples champion i prefer when he is disliked as it fires him up but for tubbs to say he doesnt fit the criteria i have showed he does

Wild wrote:

GJ wrote:

Bourne wrote:That's why I think British crowds won't generally root for him, for the simple fact that he's an Aussie.

well said chumba its about nationality mate

and i dont wnat robbo to be a peoples champion i prefer when he is disliked as it fires him up but for tubbs to say he doesnt fit the criteria i have showed he does

ultimately the proof is in the eating with bums on seat if the people want to take you in to their hearts they wont care what nationality you are.

Bourne wrote:Because he was playing a 'pom'

Monique wrote:GJ I'm not sure Neil would be fired up. I remember him in Hamm in 2008 looking really down because of the (unfair) stick he was getting on the Internet at the time. Ronnie told him "Whateva you do, you can't please everyone, yanno ... so just don't read it" and, for what I know, Neil took the advice.
I think Neil certainly has what it takes to be very popular. To be the "people's champion"? That's hard to tell. As Wild says it's an emotional reaction more than anything else and what triggers it is not always easy to nail.

GJ wrote:Monique

this article from a fellow member of ours smart rexy aka stalin

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A42112496

i think that article was what robbo was referring to as in undeserved stick

Smart wrote:

GJ wrote:Monique

this article from a fellow member of ours smart rexy aka stalin

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A42112496

i think that article was what robbo was referring to as in undeserved stick

HALL of FAME 606 Material

Tubberlad wrote:I certainly think Robertson is very popular, and will continue to be popular in years to come. But many people have mentioned the fact that he's not from the Home Nations, and it's very hard to imagine him being a People Champion in my mind. Seemingly a very nice guy who is sure to have a decent following beind him, but I think Trump could be the man in years to come from a fans point of view. He already divides opinion in a matter not disimilar to Ronnie.

Wild wrote:

Tubberlad wrote:I certainly think Robertson is very popular, and will continue to be popular in years to come. But many people have mentioned the fact that he's not from the Home Nations, and it's very hard to imagine him being a People Champion in my mind. Seemingly a very nice guy who is sure to have a decent following beind him, but I think Trump could be the man in years to come from a fans point of view. He already divides opinion in a matter not disimilar to Ronnie.

mate the only devided opinion Judd Trump devides is.

IS HE poo OR IS HE NOT

that was never a opinion that divided anyone on Ronnie.

Tubberlad wrote:<laugh>

I don't think he's rubbish, far from it actually. I think he's very raw and struggling to fulfill his potential. I think he has the natural talent to be outstanding, but his lack of success is worrying. I love watching the guy play.

Witz78 wrote:With a favourable round 1 draw, i fancy Judd to make it to the quarters at least this year at Sheffield.

Bourne wrote:

Witz78 wrote:With a favourable round 1 draw, i fancy Judd to make it to the quarters at least this year at Sheffield.

I'd like him to make a run in China first and ease a bit of the pressure

Witz78 wrote:

Bourne wrote:

Witz78 wrote:With a favourable round 1 draw, i fancy Judd to make it to the quarters at least this year at Sheffield.

I'd like him to make a run in China first and ease a bit of the pressure

a good run in the PTC Finals and the China Open and he can almost enter the Worlds relaxed with a top 16 spot for the start of next season in the bag

Witz78 wrote:With a favourable round 1 draw, i fancy Judd to make it to the quarters at least this year at Sheffield.

Witz78 wrote:Especially when Trump takes Hendrys place in the elite after Sheffield haha

Tubberlad wrote:It's worrying that Trump has not played at the Crucible since 2007. He was really good that night too.

Bourne wrote:

Witz78 wrote:

Bourne wrote:

Witz78 wrote:With a favourable round 1 draw, i fancy Judd to make it to the quarters at least this year at Sheffield.

I'd like him to make a run in China first and ease a bit of the pressure

a good run in the PTC Finals and the China Open and he can almost enter the Worlds relaxed with a top 16 spot for the start of next season in the bag

Spot on Can't wait to see wild eating his words on this He'll physically self-combust

Tubberlad wrote:It's worrying that Trump has not played at the Crucible since 2007. He was really good that night too.

Witz78 wrote:

Tubberlad wrote:It's worrying that Trump has not played at the Crucible since 2007. He was really good that night too.

Even Jimmys played there more recently






(ok, it was at the Legends event last year)