2020 UK Championship

[PatBlock]

I would say the bbc are ticking there diversity woke boxes again ,and she’s been put out to pasture by the left wing loony’s

How do you think Hazel got the job in the first place? Her unrivalled snooker knowledge?

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[PatBlock]

Well played Dom, 1 - 0 up. You're goin' down Judd!

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[Cue crafty]

I can hardly remember an overly poor performance from a chinese player in any tournament , easy to be a bit biased because of their free streams but its almost a guarantee to be assured of some quality when they’re on , how many teenagers of their’s are on tour like ten ? bit sad in a way too as most british kids think you need to be some genius to be a snooker pro , you really don’t its just about familiarity and keenness on decent tables .

here here on that one!!

[mikee]

How do you think Hazel got the job in the first place? Her unrivalled snooker knowledge?

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This is happening all over the bbc ,nothing to do with her snooker knowledge .

[PatBlock]

This is happening all over the bbc ,nothing to do with her snooker knowledge .

What exactly do you mean? Who has she been replaced with? If it's nothing to do with their snooker knowledge, what is it about them that you dislike?

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[PatBlock]

I'd like to see Trump's snooker escapes stats.

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[Cue crafty]

I like Joe but agree he talks too much as if he has to fill the silence with babble. I miss the days of when the commentators would be quiet for a few shots especially when a player is on a break. I hope John Virgo is involved this week.

who was the worst commentator? Mike Hallet used to grind on me.....

[PatBlock]

Rearguard action from Dom. Consolation or comeback?....

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[PatBlock]

Ah, gutted for Dom. What an horrific way to go out. Played some good stuff though.

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[Cue crafty]

Rearguard action from Dom. Consolation or comeback?....

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Bad luck on the miscue, he was starting to motor for a minute there...

[itsnoteasy]

How do you think Hazel got the job in the first place? Her unrivalled snooker knowledge?

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To be fair to Hazel Irvine she is an actual journalist and had a career in commentary on a wide range of sports before she got the snooker gig. I watch Eurosport coverage so I haven't seen who has replaced her but like all things nowadays I bet it's with a " presenter" rather than an actual sports journalist.

[PatBlock]

I can hardly remember an overly poor performance from a chinese player in any tournament , easy to be a bit biased because of their free streams but its almost a guarantee to be assured of some quality when they’re on , how many teenagers of their’s are on tour like ten ? bit sad in a way too as most british kids think you need to be some genius to be a snooker pro , you really don’t its just about familiarity and keenness on decent tables .

Case in point, 18yo Chang Bingyu giving Mark Allen a good run for his money, never seen him play before. 4 - 4 atm.

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[PatBlock]

Bad luck on the miscue, he was starting to motor for a minute there...

Yeah, for a minute there I was beginning to think he was maybe in with a chance.

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[Billy]

To be fair to Hazel Irvine she is an actual journalist and had a career in commentary on a wide range of sports before she got the snooker gig. I watch Eurosport coverage so I haven't seen who has replaced her but like all things nowadays I bet it's with a " presenter" rather than an actual sports journalist.

You'd win that bet, my friend, because that's exactly what they've done, and it cheapens the whole presentation of the coverage.

[PatBlock]

You'd win that bet, my friend, because that's exactly what they've done, and it cheapens the whole presentation of the coverage.

So what's the "diversity woke" connection then?

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