No 128 format for 2015 World Championship?
According to a post I read on another snooker-related forum, Barry Hearn is not switching to the new 128 (all players start at round 1) format for next year's WC. If this is correct, why is Hearn allowing this? Seems slightly hypocritical given how Hearn has been so vocal against the previous format where the top 16 players were 'safe' from being knocked out too early in ranking events. He said it would be a level playing field for everyone.
I doubt the 128 format would alter BBC's coverage of the event. They could retain the current format with the final 32 stage being broadcast. The earlier rounds would not be shown on tv.
Anyone have any thoughts on this and why Hearn appears to be inconsistent or reluctant/unable to switch to the 128 format for the sport's most prestigious ranking event.
I doubt the 128 format would alter BBC's coverage of the event. They could retain the current format with the final 32 stage being broadcast. The earlier rounds would not be shown on tv.
Anyone have any thoughts on this and why Hearn appears to be inconsistent or reluctant/unable to switch to the 128 format for the sport's most prestigious ranking event.
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