International Championship Wild Card and Last 32 Discussion

Smart wrote:

Skullman wrote:Would be a shame if he couldn't make the tournament.

THE CHINESE LOVE HIM

Ronnie has withdrawn citing health reasons. Obviously I wish him a speedy recovery.

Wow. Wasn't expecting this

Oh well Just means Michael White or Lu Haotian'll be in last 16. Shame for anyone who wanted to see Mike White v ROS though.

Sonny wrote:Ronnie has withdrawn citing health reasons. Obviously I wish him a speedy recovery.

Love to see what excuse he's offered this time

Sickpotter wrote:

Sonny wrote:Ronnie has withdrawn citing health reasons. Obviously I wish him a speedy recovery.

Love to see what excuse he's offered this time

all these nights on the road with Jimmy at the Legends must be taking their toll

Naa, he's not well, mentally. That's all it can mean. I've said on Twitter and I'll say it here. There's no point slagging him off if he's going through mental turmoil. He said something about lining the players up and he would be able to pick out the ones who hate him. That's a crazy thing to say and also shows a level of paranoia because no one hates him. How can you hate him? Yes he pisses people off but hate is not a word that can be used towards Ronnie. He hasn't done anyone direct harm, he's not a nasty person, he's just messed up in the head.

SnookerFan wrote:We better be careful. Seifer will be penning an article for his Anti-Stupidity Blog as we speak.

shouldnt you be busy packing your white John Travolta suit, a comb, some gel, and an emergency capsule of Brut ahead of your trip this weekend?

Sonny wrote:Naa, he's not well, mentally. That's all it can mean. I've said on Twitter and I'll say it here. There's no point slagging him off if he's going through mental turmoil. He said something about lining the players up and he would be able to pick out the ones who hate him. That's a crazy thing to say and also shows a level of paranoia because no one hates him. How can you hate him? Yes he pisses people off but hate is not a word that can be used towards Ronnie. He hasn't done anyone direct harm, he's not a nasty person, he's just messed up in the head.

Sonny wrote:Naa, he's not well, mentally. That's all it can mean. I've said on Twitter and I'll say it here. There's no point slagging him off if he's going through mental turmoil. He said something about lining the players up and he would be able to pick out the ones who hate him. That's a crazy thing to say and also shows a level of paranoia because no one hates him. How can you hate him? Yes he pisses people off but hate is not a word that can be used towards Ronnie. He hasn't done anyone direct harm, he's not a nasty person, he's just messed up in the head.

some dont like the things he does this bullocks on contract issues snake hissed the bucking rubbish out of me thats for sure then he signs it when barry hearn talked him through the bucking thing....isn't that grovesnookers job ??

but anyway thats over with now but buck me he needs to retire/take a year off anything he sais hes not a ranking hussy so whats the problem if he has to qualify..

but hes messing the sport about lets freeze his ranking at 32 let him sort things out see where he is then....or is there a snooker legends engagement on monday ??

either way enough is enough.

SnookerFan wrote:

Witz78 wrote:


shouldnt you be busy packing your white John Travolta suit, a comb, some gel, and an emergency capsule of Brut ahead of your trip this weekend?

I got my Alex Higgins T-Shirt. Some jogging bottoms. Some money for beer and fast food.

I'm all set.

now then now then

You still can.

Having Ronnie there would be Great but he isnt the Be all and end all of the Sport not even close to being.

Jewell wrote:

SnookerFan wrote:

Jewell wrote:But it won't be the same...

If you judge the quality of a tournament based on Ronnie O'Sullivan's participation, you'll have been disappointed by many a Chinese tournament.

I wasn't basing the quality of the tournament on whether or not Ronnie participates. I was speaking from the point of view of a fan. Obviously, it adds an 'extra spice' that would otherwise be missing if a favourite player is involved in the event.

Jewell

It's just like when your favourite player gets knocked out early. You lose interest, then see a great match and then get back into the tournament. Life moves on and it will be a cracking tournament, and I don't think Ronnie would have won it because he's had no match practice since the Crucible.

I Enjoy Snooker More these Days since Hendry Has retired .....i have no Faves now and its a far better Enjoyment of the Sport because you dont get that Low ebb after a Knock out.

Sonny wrote:It's just like when your favourite player gets knocked out early. You lose interest, then see a great match and then get back into the tournament. Life moves on and it will be a cracking tournament, and I don't think Ronnie would have won it because he's had no match practice since the Crucible.

Sonny

Changing the topic a bit, anyone know if Cao Yupeng is still playing? He had to withdraw the last few tournaments for a broken wrist didn't he?

Wild WC wrote:I Enjoy Snooker More these Days since Hendry Has retired .

Wild

Well, after some issues with a visa, Graeme eventually gets it and is ensconced in his hotel now. It would be nice though if his cue and luggage were with him.
Just saying .

SnookerFan wrote:

Smart wrote:

Sonny wrote:It's just like when your favourite player gets knocked out early. You lose interest, then see a great match and then get back into the tournament. Life moves on and it will be a cracking tournament, and I don't think Ronnie would have won it because he's had no match practice since the Crucible.

Sonny

Smart

S/fan

Skullman wrote:Changing the topic a bit, anyone know if Cao Yupeng is still playing? He had to withdraw the last few tournaments for a broken wrist didn't he?

Skullman

snooky147 wrote:Well, after some issues with a visa, Graeme eventually gets it and is ensconced in his hotel now. It would be nice though if his cue and luggage were with him.
Just saying .

Sorry a bit thick today, but are you basically saying Graeme has lost his cue and luggage?

Smart wrote:

Skullman wrote:Changing the topic a bit, anyone know if Cao Yupeng is still playing? He had to withdraw the last few tournaments for a broken wrist didn't he?

Skullman

Thanks