Can Ding, Ronnie and Judd Save Snooker?
- Bairnshelob
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The_Abbott wrote:Snooker doesn't need saving - this season with the different winners proves that.
Judd does need to adapt his game at the crucible otherwise in the longer tournaments he will be grinded out.
OoNebsoO wrote:Oh, Luca Brecel, please save us!
PoolBoy wrote:OoNebsoO wrote:Oh, Luca Brecel, please save us!
Talking of Luca, it's amazing that he's only recently turned just 22-years-old!
Many, including me, have bemoaned the fact that he's not 'progressed' as quickly as hoped.
But, I've just looked at his World Rankings since he turned-pro back in 2011.
He's improved, every season....
His end-of-season ranking, since he came on Tour:
2011/12 : 84
2012/13 : 72
2013/14 : 63
2014/15 : 44
2015/16 : 30
2016/17 : 27
If he keeps 'chipping away' like that - perhaps he could be up at around 22nd, this time next year, and knocking-on-the-door of the top-16 the following season...and he'd still only be 24!
Erza Scarlet wrote:Yes they could all save Snooker and they need to, especially Judd.
I'd also add Neil Robertson, Luca and Kyren Wilson who can shake things up. It shows when Ding was getting more support from the crowd vs the defending English World Champion that no one wants to see Selby. No wants to see him win. No one cares about seeing him win. Have you ever seen so many people sleeping at a final?
2nd option is just to wait and see Mark crash out of tournaments. I'm hoping with all the grinding and 50 minute frames he plays he has a short career and fades off into the dust. No one will care anyway lol
Good riddance.
There's a reason why so many youngsters who start out in Snooker always say their idol is Ronnie O'Sullivan, not because of the titles he's won otherwise the majority would say it's Hendry, it's because of his playing style. He's far enjoyable to watch. It's like watching an artist on the table. Like what Federer is to Tennis.
SnookerFan wrote:
Luca's match with Fu at the World Championship worries me.
That's the sort of loss that leaves mental scars. He should've had that match won. What impact will that have made on him?
sas6789 wrote:Stop moaning you berk.
Erza Scarlet wrote:sas6789 wrote:Stop moaning you berk.
Erm what's it to you? You don't see me telling anti-Ronnie fans to stop moaning but if I talk negative about Slowby then that somehow doesn't make it fine? Grow a thicker skin.
I don't like Slowby and never will. He is a stain to the sport. Get used to it. If you don't like my opinions then put me on ignore, not like I will miss anything lol
PoolBoy wrote:Erza Scarlet wrote:sas6789 wrote:Stop moaning you berk.
Erm what's it to you? You don't see me telling anti-Ronnie fans to stop moaning but if I talk negative about Slowby then that somehow doesn't make it fine? Grow a thicker skin.
I don't like Slowby and never will. He is a stain to the sport. Get used to it. If you don't like my opinions then put me on ignore, not like I will miss anything lol
What an extraordinary outburst.
Obviously not a snooker fan - Ah, a Ronnie fan, Say no more!
Cloud Strife wrote:PoolBoy wrote:Erza Scarlet wrote:sas6789 wrote:Stop moaning you berk.
Erm what's it to you? You don't see me telling anti-Ronnie fans to stop moaning but if I talk negative about Slowby then that somehow doesn't make it fine? Grow a thicker skin.
I don't like Slowby and never will. He is a stain to the sport. Get used to it. If you don't like my opinions then put me on ignore, not like I will miss anything lol
What an extraordinary outburst.
Obviously not a snooker fan - Ah, a Ronnie fan, Say no more!
That old chestnut again haha.