The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

[scottley]

I prefer the commentary on Eurosport.

Fair enough, JJ gets on my nerves lol

[cyberheater]

Fair enough, JJ gets on my nerves lol

Yes he does. On the other hand I do like Ken D.

[scottley]

Yes he does. On the other hand I do like Ken D.

Ken and JV all the way for me

[bingo]

Jan Verhaas...yeah he's been one of the top refs for over a decade now...my fellow Dutchie is great!

What makes a good referee out of curiosity?

[daffie]

Ken and JV all the way for me

They showed that missed final black from Ken again in the preview...wow that gets to me every time

[DeanH]

What makes a good referee out of curiosity?

I would say that is a starter for a thread all on its own

anyone else notice that Mark is definitely shaking (grip hand especially) a bit more than he usually does

[DeanH]

They showed that missed final black from Ken again in the preview...wow that gets to me every time

they also showed the female stripper - that always gets me

[daffie]

What makes a good referee out of curiosity?

Good question. Imo a combination of :

- good knowledge of the rules (duh) and interpretation of those in specific situations where it's called for (very important imo)
- good solid commanding presence, but at the same time blends in like he's not there at all, and a good rapport with players and audience
- tall (jk)

[Alba_]

Yes he does. On the other hand I do like Ken D.

same/jv is a twat.

[daffie]

they also showed the female stripper - that always gets me

Yeah...and still does ()

Hmm...I really should stop writing and start watching!

[cyberheater]

They showed that missed final black from Ken again in the preview...wow that gets to me every time

The look on poor Kens face.

[bingo]

Good question. Imo a combination of :

- good knowledge of the rules (duh) and interpretation of those in specific situations where it's called for (very important imo)
- good solid commanding presence, but at the same time blends in like he's not there at all, and a good rapport with players and audience
- tall (jk)

Well put daffie

[Odrl]

That was a lovely break from Selby to take the first frame. He's also made an effort to dress a little differently. It's not great, but still better than the boring black and white combination. :smile:

[scottley]

They showed that missed final black from Ken again in the preview...wow that gets to me every time

Gotta feel for him, even now.

[bingo]

In my short time of watching snooker (4months), I have seen a long tie worn instead of a bow tie in the form of mark selby lol