Snooker

[Driveline Shunt]

MCBrowncoat said:

CivicDuties said:

And why didn't Jones get the ref to put the white back behind the pink after that amazing snooker and put Bingham in again after Bingham ended up hitting the black?

Because he needed snookers. You can't keep putting your opponent back in if you need snookers. You need to create a whole new snooker

I wondered that too! Been watching snooker since the late 70's & I'd missed that rule - every day a school day etc..

[WPA]

Driveline Shunt said:

MCBrowncoat said:

CivicDuties said:

And why didn't Jones get the ref to put the white back behind the pink after that amazing snooker and put Bingham in again after Bingham ended up hitting the black?

Because he needed snookers. You can't keep putting your opponent back in if you need snookers. You need to create a whole new snooker

I wondered that too! Been watching snooker since the late 70's & I'd missed that rule - every day a school day etc..

The miss rule only applies if you do not need snookers

[thegreenhell]

Last Visit said:

John Virgos commentary annoys me more each day. Stop bloody shouting. In fact just stop talking full stop and let the others do the speaking. Irritating man.

You could make a new drinking game called WHERE'S THE CUE BALL GOING?

[CoolHands]

He does have an annoying way of raising up his voice.

My money’s on Kyren beating Gilbert (yes now he’s in the lead I can spot a winner lol)

[thegreenhell]

Blackpuddin said:

CoolHands said:

Is Neil Robertson the aussie guy? He looks like death warmed up, and has zero charisma

He does look like something from the planet Venus but I like his insights on what the players are doing.

I didn't realise James Acaster knew so much about snooker.

[Nova Gyna]

I think the wheels have fallen off for Dave.

[CountyAFC]

Not the first time it's happened. Still, reaching the semis is a good effort.

[FMOB]

Wish Shaun Murphy would put a sock in it.

[Bonefish Blues]

Blackpuddin said:

CoolHands said:

Is Neil Robertson the aussie guy? He looks like death warmed up, and has zero charisma

He does look like something from the planet Venus but I like his insights on what the players are doing.

This. Really insightful stuff from him, and says what he sees without filter. I'm really enjoying his commentary.

[Last Visit]

CoolHands said:

He does have an annoying way of raising up his voice.

As well as repeating things twice. But that 'where's the cue ball going?' nonsence that he insists on shouting. Makes me cringe.
Last night he was shouting at one point WHERES THE CUE BALL GOING, WHERES THE CUE BALL GOING, WHERES THE RED GOING.

I don't know John, why dont you STFU amd we can all just watch and find out.

[Nova Gyna]

Bonefish Blues said:

This. Really insightful stuff from him, and says what he sees without filter. I'm really enjoying his commentary.

Yeah, agree. Refreshing to hear a different voice too.

[22]

My £10 each way on Gilbert when he went to 200/1 after a couple of frames in the first round explains why bookies drive nice cars

[Speed Badger]

Has Dave Gilbert run over a black cat on his way to a mirror smashing competition? I do have a soft spot for Dave, had a lot of mental health battles and to get to the Semi final of a world championship is no mean feat.

[CoolHands]

The ref losing it

[CoolHands]

I have a technological idea. Why don’t they have 3d glasses that the ref can put on to replace balls, so in the glasses it would show the overlay that he needs to place the balls in.

This current method is like doing something secondhand

[FMOB]

CoolHands said:

The ref losing it

Not surprised.

It is the Refs worst nightmare, a foul shot that scattered the reds and he has to reset them, glad there is a bit of help for him.

There has to be a better way, maybe a iPad with the before and a live overlay so the ref can see their changes in real time.

[torqueofthedevil]

CoolHands said:

I have a technological idea. Why don’t they have 3d glasses that the ref can put on to replace balls, so in the glasses it would show the overlay that he needs to place the balls in.

This current method is like doing something secondhand

I was thinking some lasers above which could shine a dot on the table

[robsco]

Last Visit said:

CoolHands said:

He does have an annoying way of raising up his voice.

As well as repeating things twice. But that 'where's the cue ball going?' nonsence that he insists on shouting. Makes me cringe.
Last night he was shouting at one point WHERES THE CUE BALL GOING, WHERES THE CUE BALL GOING, WHERES THE RED GOING.

I don't know John, why dont you STFU amd we can all just watch and find out.

Agreed. His constant arrogant statements of “I wouldn’t have played that”, “it wouldn’t have been my choice”, “why has he played that shot” winds me up too. Hendry has every right (but still has more decorum), but Virgo won what, one UK Championship?

[FilH]

CoolHands said:

The ref losing it

Quality!

[Randy Winkman]

Best shot ever from Jak Jones just now to get out of a snooker. I couldn't stand watching all those balls being put back again.