Should any rounds of the World Championship be shortened?

I doubt any changes will happen until.

A. TV companies don't want to show the current format.
B. Ticket sales go down.
C. TV viewing figures go down.

And suspect tied into this format at least until current tv contracts end.

SteveJJ wrote:I doubt any changes will happen until.

A. TV companies don't want to show the current format.
B. Ticket sales go down.
C. TV viewing figures go down.

And suspect tied into this format at least until current tv contracts end.

B is impossible because the venue is so small. C is not happening at the moment and A is dependent on C.

Another factor are the players' wishes. I wonder what the results would be if you polled them.

SnookerFan wrote:Why not have the World Championship played under Shoot Out rules?

Nobody seems to mind that it's a ranking event, so why not?

Just let Barry Hearn Flip a coin to see who wins each match then we all go to the pub and get bladdered.


Its pretty obvious to me there's some people out there that don't want to actually watch the matches they just want a instant result

mick745 wrote:Reduce tournament by a day by keeping 2 tables until final. There is plenty of time to reconfigure the arena between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Playing in the one table atena should be a privilege only for the finalists.

How about having 2 tables for the final as well? With the rules of Big Break in operation? John Virgo could ask the questions and the reds could be removed and prizes could be won.....

vodkadiet1 wrote:

mick745 wrote:Reduce tournament by a day by keeping 2 tables until final. There is plenty of time to reconfigure the arena between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Playing in the one table atena should be a privilege only for the finalists.

How about having 2 tables for the final as well? With the rules of Big Break in operation? John Virgo could ask the questions and the reds could be removed and prizes could be won.....

Next people will want to introduce a square ball in Football to stop it rolling out of play

Each session is a match. Why are you asking for less matches.

Wildey wrote:

vodkadiet1 wrote:

mick745 wrote:Reduce tournament by a day by keeping 2 tables until final. There is plenty of time to reconfigure the arena between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Playing in the one table atena should be a privilege only for the finalists.

How about having 2 tables for the final as well? With the rules of Big Break in operation? John Virgo could ask the questions and the reds could be removed and prizes could be won.....

Next people will want to introduce a square ball in Football to stop it rolling out of play

semis is the only round that should be reduced. First to 14 would be plenty, make it a 3 session semi

semis is the only round that should be reduced. First to 14 would be plenty, make it a 3 session semi

Wildey wrote:NONE

That was the correct answer. Why is this thread still going?

No changes please

Dan-cat wrote:Each session is a match. Why are you asking for less matches.

Exactly


its like canceling an exhibition because there's no end goal


First session of a best of 33 is important it gives players a chilled out session

Wildey wrote:

vodkadiet1 wrote:

mick745 wrote:Reduce tournament by a day by keeping 2 tables until final. There is plenty of time to reconfigure the arena between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Playing in the one table atena should be a privilege only for the finalists.

How about having 2 tables for the final as well? With the rules of Big Break in operation? John Virgo could ask the questions and the reds could be removed and prizes could be won.....

Next people will want to introduce a square ball in Football to stop it rolling out of play

That's a good idea.