by Iranu » 28 Oct 2020 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Admittedly excellent points you make Iranu. I like the idea of grouping tournaments, to make a sort of Major series, but it could be changed to include those other (better) tournaments you mention.
I'm confused now.
Right, Marilyn beckons... will have to think more on this
Think on it during - you'll last longer!
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by SnookerEd25 » 28 Oct 2020 Read
Let it go for now, Dan; do what comes naturally
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by Pink Ball » 29 Oct 2020 Read
The Masters is seen as a major because it has survived. There is no other compelling reason for it to be a major.
The World Championship and UK Championship were by far the two biggest tournaments in I growing up. The Classic, the British Open were the next biggest, followed by the Grand Prix. Then the shitty gold cigarette box invitational.
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by Badsnookerplayer » 29 Oct 2020 Read
The Masters for me transcends other tournaments by dint of the fact that represents the gold standard of achievement within the sport.
Even to knock on the doors of this hallowed tournament, a player must have risen a minimum of 112 places through the rankings proving their worth against all-comers time and time again. Which other tournament demands so much?
The Masters is and will always be the second best tournament on the calendar.
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by Ck147 » 03 Nov 2020 Read
Badsnookerplayer wrote:The Masters for me transcends other tournaments by dint of the fact that represents the gold standard of achievement within the sport.
Even to knock on the doors of this hallowed tournament, a player must have risen a minimum of 112 places through the rankings proving their worth against all-comers time and time again. Which other tournament demands so much?
The Masters is and will always be the second best tournament on the calendar.
Will the TC transcend it in time? will we be looking at a "4 crown" or "5 crown" badge for players, that makes the BBC be more inclusive with other broadcasters? What would be the fifth crown, CoC, a China event?
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by Iranu » 03 Nov 2020 Read
Ck147 wrote:Badsnookerplayer wrote:The Masters for me transcends other tournaments by dint of the fact that represents the gold standard of achievement within the sport.
Even to knock on the doors of this hallowed tournament, a player must have risen a minimum of 112 places through the rankings proving their worth against all-comers time and time again. Which other tournament demands so much?
The Masters is and will always be the second best tournament on the calendar.
Will the TC transcend it in time? will we be looking at a "4 crown" or "5 crown" badge for players, that makes the BBC be more inclusive with other broadcasters? What would be the fifth crown, CoC, a China event?
I think it will.
On ITV they were saying a lot of players already see the CoC as the 4th major.
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by SnookerEd25 » 04 Nov 2020 Read
A spokesperson for the BBC was unavailable for comment.
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by Iranu » 04 Nov 2020 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:A spokesperson for the BBC was unavailable for comment.
Well it was Doherty that said it so technically...
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by SnookerEd25 » 04 Nov 2020 Read
Iranu wrote:SnookerEd25 wrote:A spokesperson for the BBC was unavailable for comment.
Well it was Doherty that said it so technically...
He has his ITV hat on this week though
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