Re: Changes to the Changes?
Sonny wrote:The UK this year proved that in order to get those matches of true drama you need the opportunity for an overnight or between sessions lead which can then be overhauled as the winning line approaches.
My point in the Power Snooker write up was that snooker doesn't need gimmicks and Power Snooker should soak up all the shot clock, ball in hand, gimmicky things and snooker should remain as snooker but with varying formats from the fantastic best of 5 World Open which is a test of bottle through to the UK and Worlds which gives the players an opportunity to show what they can do (with a load of balls and a snooker cue).
Interesting point, and it was interesting in the first two rounds to see how matches developed over the next day - my only role here has been however a messenger. Remember it was hearsay and that new formats are always for chew upon.
As a neutral I do think members need to keep their tempers. There is nothing disgusting in airing an opinion which may be contrary to your own. Formats are of interest to me and we all have our own opinions, and members will need to get real and grow a pair when people have the sheer nerve to challenge their opinions.
Sonny, you do make some good points, change can be good in formats as long as we keep the game the same the problem with this is it can be seen as stale somewhat - but in keeping the basics as in normal snooker scope will come for cuts. Its the players who are playing at the end of the day - but again, the fair contrast to that is if they want to play less frames, give them smaller prizes
The Poolification of the sport is something that needs resisting.
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