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SnookerFan wrote:So, tickets have been on sale for a while now, is anybody going? I considered going to The Grand Prix last year, as a birthday present, but decided Scotland was too far to go from London. I am going to try watching this new format to see if I like it before deciding on whether to bother for future years.
Anybody else?
StalinESQ wrote:SnookerFan wrote:So, tickets have been on sale for a while now, is anybody going? I considered going to The Grand Prix last year, as a birthday present, but decided Scotland was too far to go from London. I am going to try watching this new format to see if I like it before deciding on whether to bother for future years.
Anybody else?
S/fan - I have vowed NEVER to go to Glasgow, so this one will be viewed on TV.
SnookerFan wrote:
I did go to Glasgow a few years back for work, was only there for a few days. Why the problem? I spent a few good hours in the pub the day before the meeting.
StalinESQ wrote:SnookerFan wrote:
I did go to Glasgow a few years back for work, was only there for a few days. Why the problem? I spent a few good hours in the pub the day before the meeting.
I believe there will be Scottish people there ........
Also isn't Glasgow twinned with Rochdale........... very scummy (so I am led to believe).
SnookerFan wrote: I did go to Glasgow a few years back for work, was only there for a few days. Why the problem? I spent a few good hours in the pub the day before the meeting.
SnookerFan wrote:So, tickets have been on sale for a while now, is anybody going? I considered going to The Grand Prix last year, as a birthday present, but decided Scotland was too far to go from London. I am going to try watching this new format to see if I like it before deciding on whether to bother for future years.
Anybody else?
Witz78 wrote:Im going from the Wednesday through to the final and cant wait. Reckon the on off best of 5 frame format will make for non stop drama and tension.
Certainly ought to be far more exciting than the Grand Prix of the last few seasons, its been depressing going to that tournament believe me, if Hearn hadnt taken over and the event have been certain to be the same as last years on and off the table, then theres not a hope id have been troubling going.
No alcohol on sale last year, no cuezone and the cafe resembled an OAPs coffee morning with home-made baking among the stuff on sale, u couldnt make it up, No wonder snooker was dying. Plus no-one knew the event was on in Glasgow last year, not a soul other than the fans at the event.
N_Castle07 wrote:I was thinking about going Glasgow isn’t too far to travel from Newcastle. I’ve been to Glasgow many many times and love it, I would love to move there if the right job opportunity came. Anyone know how much the tickets are going for?
Noel wrote:SnookerFan wrote: I did go to Glasgow a few years back for work, was only there for a few days. Why the problem? I spent a few good hours in the pub the day before the meeting.
Been there. Done that too mate. It was a long way back to civilization...
=o\
Noel
Alex0paul WC wrote:I'll be doing most of the qualifiers this year if they stage them in the Badminton Hall rather than the Academy. If they stage the World qualifiers in the Academy I will cry.
thetubberlad wrote:Well Snookerfan, it's actually best-of-5's so that certainly won't appeal to you. I don't like the shorter formats myself, but I think Hearn is aiming to replicate dart's UK Open, which is a huge success. The event needed revamping, the BBC weren't interested anymore, and as Witz as saying, the atmosphere sounds pretty dreadful too.
I like the idea, it's something completely new, will probably see no shortage of action. I'm a bit of a purist, but I'm willing to give this a chance and see if it can bring in new fans
StalinESQ wrote:Alex0paul WC wrote:I'll be doing most of the qualifiers this year if they stage them in the Badminton Hall rather than the Academy. If they stage the World qualifiers in the Academy I will cry.
are you studying in Sheffield, when is your start date................
SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Madz wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Yes, everything up to final is best of 5. The final is best of 9
But as for the venue, I think SECC is nicer (and bigger, but also noisier) than the Kelvin hall where snooker was last year, and there is room enough for Cuezone as well, if worldsnooker thinks it should be there.
N_Castle07 wrote:Madz wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Yes, everything up to final is best of 5. The final is best of 9
But as for the venue, I think SECC is nicer (and bigger, but also noisier) than the Kelvin hall where snooker was last year, and there is room enough for Cuezone as well, if worldsnooker thinks it should be there.
Best of fives till the final. I really can't wait for this Lets all have a little faith in Hearn before before we slate him. Roll on the World Open.
Madz wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Yes, everything up to final is best of 5. The final is best of 9
But as for the venue, I think SECC is nicer (and bigger, but also noisier) than the Kelvin hall where snooker was last year, and there is room enough for Cuezone as well, if worldsnooker thinks it should be there.
Witz78 wrote:Madz wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Yes, everything up to final is best of 5. The final is best of 9
But as for the venue, I think SECC is nicer (and bigger, but also noisier) than the Kelvin hall where snooker was last year, and there is room enough for Cuezone as well, if worldsnooker thinks it should be there.
The actual arenas themselves where the snookers played are almost identical. Halls within a complex with the usual bog standard temporary stands of seats on 3 sides. Id far sooner see snooker played in proper auditoriums and theatres to be honest but these will be costlier. If not then at least they should try and do the stands so that they are continous around the 2 sides rather than the gaps.
Location wise the Kelvin Hall isnt quite as accessible by car, public transport as the SECC is but its location was handier for pubs etc in the West End.
On the plus side the SECC will have room for the Cuezone and there will be a bar / food set up outside the hall housing the snooker as well as numerous other bars within the SECC.
Hopefully the helicopter noise will be a thing of the past this year, if you think its bad on the TV inside the arena it was ridiculous, surprised the players didnt stop for a few minutes every time one appeared to take off or land.
Madz wrote:Witz78 wrote:Madz wrote:SnookerFan wrote:I missed that comment the first time. Is it really best of fives?
Yes, everything up to final is best of 5. The final is best of 9
But as for the venue, I think SECC is nicer (and bigger, but also noisier) than the Kelvin hall where snooker was last year, and there is room enough for Cuezone as well, if worldsnooker thinks it should be there.
The actual arenas themselves where the snookers played are almost identical. Halls within a complex with the usual bog standard temporary stands of seats on 3 sides. Id far sooner see snooker played in proper auditoriums and theatres to be honest but these will be costlier. If not then at least they should try and do the stands so that they are continous around the 2 sides rather than the gaps.
Location wise the Kelvin Hall isnt quite as accessible by car, public transport as the SECC is but its location was handier for pubs etc in the West End.
On the plus side the SECC will have room for the Cuezone and there will be a bar / food set up outside the hall housing the snooker as well as numerous other bars within the SECC.
Hopefully the helicopter noise will be a thing of the past this year, if you think its bad on the TV inside the arena it was ridiculous, surprised the players didnt stop for a few minutes every time one appeared to take off or land.
oh yes, I was referring to helicopter noise inside SECC. I was there for the whole tournament that year And enjoyed it a lot, even though I was there alone. Especially enjoyed watching Steve Davis getting to quarterfinals, a win against Robertson was good
case_master wrote:You can now exchange club card points at Tesco for money off world open tickets (which are not selling well). I can’t say this is Barry’s best idea, a bit tacky
StalinESQ wrote:case_master wrote:You can now exchange club card points at Tesco for money off world open tickets (which are not selling well). I can’t say this is Barry’s best idea, a bit tacky
I don't shop at Tescos and I dont travel to Scotland.
I hope that this helps.