by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Iranu wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:SnookerFan wrote:Oh do stop moaning, you absolute bell. You play snooker for a living. "Waaah. I sometimes have to go to leisure centres."
Tit.
Mick Jagger probably wouldn't want to perform in your local pub either...
Mick Jagger wouldn't, but Ronnie Wood.
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Andre147 wrote:ROS will play great tonight... have this feeling.
What did I say
But didnt think he would play THIS well!
Top prediction!
Love the ITV coverage. Great music, great camera work, classy as buck.
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by Holden Chinaski » 06 Nov 2018 Read
I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
What's with all the random music? It's not Homes Under The Hammer.
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:What's with all the random music? It's not Homes Under The Hammer.
Eric Clapton! Ace.
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by Andy Spark » 06 Nov 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:I really feel for Ronnie having to play snooker in a Sports centre - can you imagine what that must be like for a person?
I know.
I mean, all those people doing 12 hours in supermarkets for minimum wage must be thanking their lucky stars they don't have to play snooker in close proximity to a swimming pool.
It's natural to forget unfortunately.
I think most people in the wealthy west often forget how lucky they are too!
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by Andre147 » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
Absolutely.
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
I suppose. I guess it's random that the top stars are playing in places like Barnsley and Crawley. Not exactly glam.
Though when you're sat inside watching the match/playing the table, you forget the location. Apart from The Crucible, the match arena all feel quite similar.
The point is, if you're playing a sport for a job, and it's made you a millionaire, acting all woe is me because it's a Leisure Centre feels a bit hollow.
I'n surprised Hendry feels the same. He some so focused on winning, I'm surprised he noticed where he was.
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by Holden Chinaski » 06 Nov 2018 Read
If you work hard for years and years, and you go to the very top of your profession because of that, and you make a lot of money for everyone concerned... you have a right to demand good conditions. In my opinion.
The supermarket bag boy probably hasn't worked hard on his talents and studied for over 25 years.. It's not the same.
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by Iranu » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
The problem is it's not just the top players playing.
The events for just top players tend to have better arenas from what I can tell.
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andy Spark wrote:SnookerFan wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:I really feel for Ronnie having to play snooker in a Sports centre - can you imagine what that must be like for a person?
I know.
I mean, all those people doing 12 hours in supermarkets for minimum wage must be thanking their lucky stars they don't have to play snooker in close proximity to a swimming pool.
It's natural to forget unfortunately.
I think most people in the wealthy west often forget how lucky they are too!
I'm probably being a bit harsh.
I mean, they deserve the space to have to practice on tables etc. If things like that are missing, I can see the complaint.
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Iranu wrote:Andre147 wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
The problem is it's not just the top players playing.
The events for just top players tend to have better arenas from what I can tell.
The problem with the flat 128 is, it's going to be hard to house all of them and have space for other players to practice. That's what really needs addressing.
The fact that some players don't like walking past tennis courts is neither here nor there. (Hendry.)
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Is this program really on until 11:15??
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by Andy Spark » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
I've noticed Ronnie seldom complains about the on-table conditions, it's usually off-table stuff.
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Is this program really on until 11:15??
Dunno. I've turned off.
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
who says 'sell the jerseys?'
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andy Spark wrote:Andre147 wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:I bet Federer wouldn't care for playing tournaments at local tennis clubs either... Nor would Messi care for playing on schoolyards..
If they are top players they deserve top facilities.
For me it's that simple.
I've noticed Ronnie seldom complains about the on-table conditions, it's usually off-table stuff.
I think the lack of practice tables is the big problem.
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by Andre147 » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:who says 'sell the jerseys?'
mcManus apparently
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by Andre147 » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Program ended.
Still in awe of what ROS produced tonight!
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by Holden Chinaski » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andre147 wrote:Program ended.
Still in awe of what ROS produced tonight!
It was amazing. He played a very attacking game as well. No backing down.
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by SnookerFan » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:If you work hard for years and years, and you go to the very top of your profession because of that, and you make a lot of money for everyone concerned... you have a right to demand good conditions. In my opinion.
The supermarket bag boy probably hasn't worked hard on his talents and studied for over 25 years.. It's not the same.
People in supermarkets do work hard. Don't think they're all slackers.
But I know what you mean.
I was being a bit glib about Ronnie (and Hendry's) moaning about leisure centres. They seemed to ve complaining that tennis courts exist near where they play snooker. Which is silly. But there are real issues to be addressed too.
Saying that, it pays to remember where snooker was 10 years ago compared to now. Moving in the right direction.
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by Holden Chinaski » 06 Nov 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:If you work hard for years and years, and you go to the very top of your profession because of that, and you make a lot of money for everyone concerned... you have a right to demand good conditions. In my opinion.
The supermarket bag boy probably hasn't worked hard on his talents and studied for over 25 years.. It's not the same.
People in supermarkets do work hard. Don't think they're all slackers.
But I know what you mean.
I was being a bit glib about Ronnie (and Hendry's) moaning about leisure centres. They seemed to ve complaining that tennis courts exist near where they play snooker. Which is silly. But there are real issues to be addressed too.
Saying that, it pays to remember where snooker was 10 years ago compared to now. Moving in the right direction.
Oh no, I'm not saying people who work in supermarkets are slackers. I'm just saying I understand people like Ronnie want to play in the best conditions. They deserve it.
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by Pedro147 » 06 Nov 2018 Read
I went to the Scottish Open in Glasgow 2 years ago and it’s dreadful for snooker, even as a fan. It was being played in an arena where they have concerts on and then have it subdivided up with curtains. Then went to Belfast for NÍ Open last year in The Waterfront (or Waterside). That’s not a snooker venue either, it’s a joint auditorium used for plays and shows, again it was poor for a snooker venue.
So while I know Ronnie can talk a bit of smack sometimes, he’s right about this. I think the top 32 or 64 could be given a by with a pre-qualifier. Top players not being on TV for ranking tournaments could damage the sport if people see stiffs on TV.
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by Andy Spark » 06 Nov 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:I think the lack of practice tables is the big problem.
Yes, I can see that. "Going in cold" on to the match table must be rather unsettling. Being a semi-pro pianist myself, I know the value of warming up the fingers and the mind.
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by Andy Spark » 06 Nov 2018 Read
It was very interesting (for me) to hear Ronnie saying in the post-match interview that he would favour tightening up the pockets. I've been posting about the need for tighter pockets for years! Well done Ronnie!
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by Dan-cat » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andy Spark wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I think the lack of practice tables is the big problem.
Yes, I can see that. "Going in cold" on to the match table must be rather unsettling. Being a semi-pro pianist myself, I know the value of warming up the fingers and the mind.
Semi-pro pianist? Intriguing.
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by Cloud Strife » 06 Nov 2018 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:If you work hard for years and years, and you go to the very top of your profession because of that, and you make a lot of money for everyone concerned... you have a right to demand good conditions. In my opinion.
The supermarket bag boy probably hasn't worked hard on his talents and studied for over 25 years.. It's not the same.
People in supermarkets do work hard. Don't think they're all slackers.
But I know what you mean.
I was being a bit glib about Ronnie (and Hendry's) moaning about leisure centres. They seemed to ve complaining that tennis courts exist near where they play snooker. Which is silly. But there are real issues to be addressed too.
Saying that, it pays to remember where snooker was 10 years ago compared to now. Moving in the right direction.
I've never really understood this idea of comparing top people from various fields with your common man on the street. So just because Ronnie has it better than most, he is not entitled to ever complain about anything? Or expect better?
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by Cloud Strife » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Andy Spark wrote:It was very interesting (for me) to hear Ronnie saying in the post-match interview that he would favour tightening up the pockets. I've been posting about the need for tighter pockets for years! Well done Ronnie!
Not just you. People on here have been banging on about that for ages. They really should do something about those pockets. The ones in China last week were an abomination.
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by Andy Spark » 06 Nov 2018 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Andy Spark wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I think the lack of practice tables is the big problem.
Yes, I can see that. "Going in cold" on to the match table must be rather unsettling. Being a semi-pro pianist myself, I know the value of warming up the fingers and the mind.
Semi-pro pianist? Intriguing.
Well, I only mention it because I think there is a remarkable similarity between being a musician and being a snooker player. Other sports people hit a moving target which is a very different experience, but a snooker player is like a musician.
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