by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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!
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Boris did i say they were top 5 ?. There are more legends in snooker than just the top 5 players in history
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by GJ » 27 Apr 2015 Read
So the criteria changes to suit peoples agenda depending on who they like and dislike
So in that case
Matthew Stevens is a legend
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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?
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Stevens has only won 7 career titles i meant
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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!
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Considering enough people are carrying it on, there's some interest.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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!
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Pink Ball wrote:Brilliant posts, Holden Chinaski! Very interesting.
Thanks Pinky. You're welcome.
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by Pink Ball » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Mate, don't change other's people words in quotes.
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Holden Chinaski » 27 Apr 2015 Read
Skullman wrote:Mate, don't change other's people words in quotes.
Sorry.
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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.
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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........
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by Ronnie79 » 27 Apr 2015 Read
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
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by Skullman » 27 Apr 2015 Read
So Thorburn is a banker because he's not the best breakbuilder ever? I see
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by Cue Guru » 27 Apr 2015 Read
'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.
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