Paul Hunter Classic !!!

Wednesday 22nd of August~Sunday 26th of August in Stadthalle, Fürth, Germany.

The Turnout for the Paul Hunter Classic with only 3 top 16 players is disapointing and not fitting for a tournament associated with Paul. not even his best mate Matthew Stevens has entered whitch is surprising.

But theres 219 players thats there with 79 main tour proffesionals headed by Defending Champion Michael White and Shaun Murphy who he beat in last years final.

The event was previously won by the likes of Paul Hunter in 2004, Judd Trump in 2010, Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2013, Mark Allen in 2014, Ali Carter in 2015, and Mark Selby who has won it 3 times (2011,2012,2016)

Who will win this year?

DRAW

ORDER OF PLAY

Brecel, Wilson and Murphy must be favourites

Just on the player this, right? Not main channel.

SnookerFan wrote:Just on the player this, right? Not main channel.

yup on player

Stunned Matthew Stevens isn't playing.

Is booze expensive over there?

My local league weekday events have a better lineup than this.

Cloud Strife wrote:My local league weekday events have a better lineup than this.

They should name your local league after Paul Hunter.

SnookerFan wrote:

Cloud Strife wrote:My local league weekday events have a better lineup than this.

They should name your local league after Paul Hunter.

They should have named the Masters after Paul Hunter.

Barry Pinches on the poster

Alex0paul wrote:Barry Pinches on the poster

Is he a past winner?

Badsnookerplayer wrote:

Alex0paul wrote:Barry Pinches on the poster

Is he a past winner?

2007 apparently, when it was a pro-am. Kinda like now!!!

Deewee wrote:

Badsnookerplayer wrote:

Alex0paul wrote:Barry Pinches on the poster

Is he a past winner?

2007 apparently, when it was a pro-am. Kinda like now!!!

it should rivert back to it route and forget this ranking buisness

Wildey wrote:it should rivert back to it route and forget this ranking buisness

Would Hearn go for that?

Dan-cat wrote:Paul Hunter won the Paul Hunter classic?

I think so.

In the sense, he won the Pro-Am tournament that was later named after him.

I might be wrong, but I thought that's why they chose this event.

SnookerFan wrote:

Dan-cat wrote:Paul Hunter won the Paul Hunter classic?

I think so.

In the sense, he won the Pro-Am tournament that was later named after him.

I might be wrong, but I thought that's why they chose this event.

Yes he won the Grand Prix Furth in 2004 which later became the PHC

SnookerFan wrote:

Wildey wrote:it should rivert back to it route and forget this ranking buisness

Would Hearn go for that?

Something has to happen you cant have a ranking tournment like this one whats the point?


No Sponsor, No TV Coverage, No proper set up. To the eye there will be no difference watching this on player than watching the qualifiers.

Wildey wrote:

SnookerFan wrote:

Wildey wrote:it should rivert back to it route and forget this ranking buisness

Would Hearn go for that?

Something has to happen you cant have a ranking tournment like this one whats the point?


No Sponsor, No TV Coverage, No proper set up. To the eye there will be no difference watching this on player than watching the qualifiers.

I see your point.

But Hearn has never been one to listen to sense.

Nikolay
@Nick007J
12 year old Iulian Boiko has just beaten Brandon Sargeant in Paul Hunter Classic, 4-2!

Brandon Sargeant has beaten a few pros, so a good win for the Ukrainian

Iulian plays against Billy Joe Castle in the last 128. Is he the youngest to play in a pro match?

That's amazing Deewee - have you seen any of his play??

I dreamt Wilson won this tin pot event

Deewee wrote:Nikolay
@Nick007J
12 year old Iulian Boiko has just beaten Brandon Sargeant in Paul Hunter Classic, 4-2!

Brandon Sargeant has beaten a few pros, so a good win for the Ukrainian

Wow!

BOIKO FOR THE CRUCIBLE!

Might take Ronnie's record as youngest winner of a ranker?

Badsnookerplayer wrote:That's amazing Deewee - have you seen any of his play??

Not really, no. I've noticed him in the u18 and u21 world/euro championships as he's been one of the youngest. He's not been particularly impressive apart from his funding as he plays in a lot of comps over the world. Apparently he's made a big leap this year, here's a recent 123 break https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGTJejdZIg

Thanks Deewee.

He certainly looks impressive. I hope he can become as successful as his talent deserves.