Betfred World Championship (Mon April 27th) Last 16 !!

Ronnie79 wrote:So jimmy white is not a legend of the game what nonsense. Terry griffiths is defined as a snooker legend and Robertson has won as many titles as him so why cant he be classed a legend

Griffiths is no legend to me, an average player. I'll make an exception for Jimmy as he threw two world titles, maybe 3 away.

Reardon, Davis, Hendry, Higgins and the Rocket, plus Jimmy just for you!

Boris did i say they were top 5 ?. There are more legends in snooker than just the top 5 players in history

So the criteria changes to suit peoples agenda depending on who they like and dislike

So in that case

Matthew Stevens is a legend

GJ wrote:So the criteria changes to suit peoples agenda depending on who they like and dislike

So in that case

Matthew Stevens is a legend

No. You don't get it.

The top 5 players all have more than three world titles don't they? One of them has the tons and 147s record as well.

Why talk about anyone else being a legend?

I dont like Griffiths but if you know anything about the game his is regarded by all in snooker as a snooker legend. Stevens has only one 7 career titles so no he aint one

Stevens has only won 7 career titles i meant

Cue Guru wrote:The top 5 players all have more than three world titles don't they? One of them has the tons and 147s record as well.

Why talk about anyone else being a legend?

There are more than 5 legends. Joe Davis, Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan. All legends without a doubt.

Ronnie79 wrote:I dont like Griffiths but if you know anything about the game his is regarded by all in snooker as a snooker legend. Stevens has only one 7 career titles so no he aint one

Well, you must have a big list if Griffiths is in there on what he achieved and given his talent.

I've got mine down to 5. If I start making exceptions then the exceptions will have exceptions and the list will be hundred strong. Too many legends doesn't make sense, if everyone who wins a World title is a legend and even some that don't, we have a list of 50+ players. That would be silly.

Holden Chinaski wrote:

Cue Guru wrote:The top 5 players all have more than three world titles don't they? One of them has the tons and 147s record as well.

Why talk about anyone else being a legend?

There are more than 5 legends. Joe Davis, Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan. All legends without a doubt.

Good list. I can stretch to ten!

Why does a legends list have to be limited ?. Is it limited in tennis or golf ?. Fred Davis is a snooker legend who was not on that list

Holden Chinaski wrote:

Cue Guru wrote:The top 5 players all have more than three world titles don't they? One of them has the tons and 147s record as well.

Why talk about anyone else being a legend?

There are more than 5 legends. Joe Davis, Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan. All legends without a doubt.

If you're going pre-modern, surely Fred Davis must be counted as well? Pullman can be taken or left, depending on you feel about his titles, especially considering they were challenge matches.

Skullman wrote:

Holden Chinaski wrote:

Cue Guru wrote:The top 5 players all have more than three world titles don't they? One of them has the tons and 147s record as well.

Why talk about anyone else being a legend?

There are more than 5 legends. Joe Davis, Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Alex Higgins, Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan. All legends without a doubt.

If you're going pre-modern, surely Fred Davis must be counted as well? Pullman can be taken or left, depending on you feel about his titles, especially considering they were challenge matches.

Yes, I forgot Fred.

What a rubbish, boring discussion.

Considering enough people are carrying it on, there's some interest.

Fair enough if the Legends list is growing but then my top 5 players of all time is a club amongst legends if that makes sense. Ok, so Reardon, Davis, Hendry, Higgins and of course the Rocket are:

Superlegends!

Pink Ball wrote:Brilliant posts, Holden Chinaski! Very interesting.

Thanks Pinky. You're welcome.

Skullman wrote:Considering enough people are carrying it on, there's some interest.

That is true, but greatest of all time threads go on a fairbit too. Still rubbish and boring though.

Mate, don't change other's people words in quotes.

Pink Ball wrote:

Skullman wrote:Considering enough people are carrying it on, there's some interest.

That is true, but greatest of all time threads go on a fairbit too. Still rubbish and boring though.

GOAT threads I find tedious. Just choosing the legends has enough discussion that it can be interesting.

Skullman wrote:Mate, don't change other's people words in quotes.

Beyond the pale, that kind of behaviour.

Paul Hunter was well on his way to becoming a legend in my opinion. Ding, Selby, Robbo, Trump and Smurph are all possible future legends.

Skullman wrote:Mate, don't change other's people words in quotes.

Sorry.

Ya think your spot on how bout them two wan***s taylor and thorburn. I hate the way taylor lives off potting one ball to win a final. Its the only final ever talked about. You would think no one else ever won the world title

What's your problem with Thorburn? And despite Taylor being tremendously annoying, it's not just the one ball. He came from 0-8 against the best player in the world at the time and won it.

Holden Chinaski wrote:Paul Hunter was well on his way to becoming a legend in my opinion. Ding, Selby, Robbo, Trump and Smurph are all possible future legends.

Maybe Ding will, Neil and Murphy should. Who knows with Trump. I can't agree with Selby, he's like a Griffiths sort of player. But I think they will all struggle to hit the numbers of Ronnie, Hendry and Davis because their era is so much more talented and competitive.

Skullman wrote:What's your problem with Thorburn? And despite Taylor being tremendously annoying, it's not just the one ball. He came from 0-8 against the best player in the world at the time and won it.

Davis threw that away. Taylor was an average pro, nothing more. I am sick of hearing and seeing 1985, it's embarrassing. Snooker is rich in history, the Beeb should talk about and show other finals. Other annoying Taylorisms 'the great Stephen Hendry' while commentating with him. What a sycophantic creep. Slimy.

Thorburn is the greatest break-builder from a flat back pack ever and he proved. Hang on a minute........

I never liked that thorburn or his grinding style but for winning the world, 3 masters and making the first maxi at the cruci he should attain legend status. I know taylor made a great comeback so has many a player including hendry from 14-8 down. Im just sick of that taylor waving his finger he was blessed to win it

So Thorburn is a banker because he's not the best breakbuilder ever? I see

'He's the only player we can use the word genius about'
'The great Stephen Hendry'
'1985'

Bets on how many times Taylor makes these references in commentary during the rest of the WC. I'd say about 200.