2014 World Championship - Discussion

[PatBlock]

I think there are more viewers when a match is close, than in tournaments like the last three years where one player has run away quite early. And as much as I like Ali Carter, a match between between him and O´Sullivan is some of the worst thing to happen as he´s beaten before the match even starts. This year had it all, two different styles, two of the best players during the last 5 years, a player O´Sullivan don´t like playing, lots of tensions already before the match is played, besides that the chance of O´Sullivan equalling Davis.

Exactly. Just the final we needed to re-engage the casual viewer. Also disproves the theory that two Ronnie type players hammering away at one another is all that people want to see.

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[DeanH]

I am more encouraged by the whole event figures also showing double figure percentage increases, not just the Final, this to me shows a more general increased interest in the game
So what do people think may be the reason behind the increase across the event?

[j6uk]

I am more encouraged by the whole event figures also showing double figure percentage increases, not just the Final, this to me shows a more general increased interest in the game

oh yeah, on tv! but away from the silver screen snooker is dead in the uk

[DeanH]

oh yeah, on tv! but away from the silver screen snooker is dead in the uk

there are other threads about this and I replied there that recently about 6 youngsters have joined the club where I play, on top of that there have been more recent new members this years as well (not youngsters )
When I say recently I don't mean just the World Championships period but the first half of this year.

And I was speaking to one of the committee and he said the snooker tables have never taken as so much money for many, many years.

So I would disagree with your statement; at least in my area, there is a resurgence in interest

[j6uk]

there are other threads about this and I replied there that recently about 6 youngsters have joined the club where I play, on top of that there have been more recent new members this years as well (not youngsters )
When I say recently I don't mean just the World Championships period but the first half of this year.

And I was speaking to one of the committee and he said the snooker tables have never taken as so much money for many, many years.

So I would disagree with your statement; at least in my area, there is a resurgence in interest

alright in your area its sunny days but lets go for a proper walk around the uk shall we?! im contrasting the percentage up in the tv to whats really going on on the ground and who things were to how they are now

[Neil Taperell]

I don't think snooker is as dead as you think . We have 3 divisions in our league and not season we will possibly have 4 due to more teams starting up .

I know clubs are closing but there are still places about . I was at my club on Thursday and there was a waiting list to play ...........and there are 16 tables in the club . It is out there , just not many places to play at unlike a few years ago .

[j6uk]

I don't think snooker is as dead as you think . We have 3 divisions in our league and not season we will possibly have 4 due to more teams starting up .

I know clubs are closing but there are still places about . I was at my club on Thursday and there was a waiting list to play ...........and there are 16 tables in the club . It is out there , just not many places to play at unlike a few years ago .

i played at your club many times over the years and won the sunday handy cap a few, plus doing the epsom league and all over the london pro am scene so i know how things have changed. who can afford 5/7 an hour and whos got the time to play?? these are changing challenging times.. many club owners are simply waiting for the developers to turn up with the proper money

[Neil Taperell]

Not done a Sunday handicap for years .....still do one on a Thursday night though . They have deals where you can play for 5 hours for £10.
I don't remember you playing in the Epsom League.....how many seasons did you play for ?

Very few clubs in our area or the surrounding vicinity , which is why my mates club is doing so well . But yes , challenging times .

[DeanH]

The two clubs (social) I go to are £2/hr at all times, no deals, none required

[jono*]

11 pounds an hour peak time, 4 pounds off peak. I would be at the club every day at 2pound an hour

[j6uk]

I don't remember you playing in the Epsom League.....how many seasons did you play for ?

i played for two seasons 8 years ago

[j6uk]

The two clubs (social) I go to are £2/hr at all times, no deals, none required

and i bet there just like the rest, buzzing once or twice a week max

[Neil Taperell]

Fairly decent standard in the Premier League now ( except for me ! ) .....if you have the time , ever thought about a return . Always great to see decent players like yourself playing in the league .

[j6uk]

i loved it and took a lot of pride in my performance. im sure i'll make a return at some point.. if they'll have me back

[DeanH]

and i bet there just like the rest, buzzing once or twice a week max

incorrect, busy nearly every night of the week
again speaking to the committee chap, the three tables take between £2200 and £2800 a month
I think that is not bad for a social club that is "not" a snooker club