2017 World Championship - Main Event

[JimMalone]

What makes the world championship different from most other tourneys is the longer matches. If you look at most played so far and base them on best of 7 matches you can see the different stories that would/could have unfolded.

There may be a call for quicker faster tests but surely there should be a call to arms for more majors that draw these kind of results/ performances over the longer haul?

For me, I feel they bring out the pure snooker situation and drama that is "snooker" the part of the sport that we all love the most.

Pour your thoughts snooker peeps!

Well, this isn't really a question. Matches over longer distance are always more fascinating and thrilling than shorter ones. Tension is builder over many hours, you will have great breaks, great safety duels and both players have their fair chance to come back into a match. You can have a weaker session, but still come out victorious. There are now accidental world champions, you have to perform great over five long matches. Well, you can have easier ways and a bit of luck, but you still need to play strong.

Of course it's logical that the by far most important tournament also has the longest matches and therefore the most difficult tasks to win the title as well as the most dramatic matches.

I'd also like the UK Championship to go back to longer matches. At least Best-of-15s for the quarter- and semifinals. And I wouldn't say no, if they would change 1 or 2 more tournaments (maybe the China Championship, which could become the third big ranking tournament) to longer formats.

The World Championship with its format, which hopefully won't be changed, should stand alone though. After all there is only one World Championship and it's format should show it's significance.

[narl]

Its his favourite line, that along with how much he loves the stun run through shot and how difficult it is.

And how anyone that can screw the white back 6 inches is "blessed with cue power", though Doherty has been saying that as well as of late...

[Ben04uk]

Its his favourite line, that along with how much he loves the stun run through shot and how difficult it is.

My absolute favourite is when he says "now watch the cue ball" when someone is attempting a deep screw or something - funnily enough I am watching the TV I don't need to be told to watch the cue ball - what else am I going to be doing! It would be like a commentator of a football match saying watch the ball when someone takes a free kick. What about his constant use of "believe it or not" .... "he was trying to get on the blue believe it or not". And don't forget his "count the number cushions" when someone tries to escape from a snooker.

[Cue crafty]

Thank you! Couldn't agree more!! Used to like him back in the 1990s. If I hear him say how likeable someone is again I think I'll scream

Conforming well to the BBC rules and regulations list that states, "repeat these stupid themes time and time again and we will reward you grandly" winner! I give you....Dennis Taylor. Portrayed well in the BBC drama - The rack pack. The straight guy come good for one amazing great performance!

[Cue crafty]

Well, this isn't really a question. Matches over longer distance are always more fascinating and thrilling than shorter ones. Tension is builder over many hours, you will have great breaks, great safety duels and both players have their fair chance to come back into a match. You can have a weaker session, but still come out victorious. There are now accidental world champions, you have to perform great over five long matches. Well, you can have easier ways and a bit of luck, but you still need to play strong.

Of course it's logical that the by far most important tournament also has the longest matches and therefore the most difficult tasks to win the title as well as the most dramatic matches.

I'd also like the UK Championship to go back to longer matches. At least Best-of-15s for the quarter- and semifinals. And I wouldn't say no, if they would change 1 or 2 more tournaments (maybe the China Championship, which could become the third big ranking tournament) to longer formats.

The World Championship with its format, which hopefully won't be changed, should stand alone though. After all there is only one World Championship and it's format should show it's significance.

Here here to the China championship following the longer format. I'm sure this is progression for the sport.

[mikeyd100]

And how anyone that can screw the white back 6 inches is "blessed with cue power", though Doherty has been saying that as well as of late...

Haha, I believe Willie Thorne actually started that lyric. Maybe Dennis is so impressed as he couldnt do it himself

[mikeyd100]

My absolute favourite is when he says "now watch the cue ball" when someone is attempting a deep screw or something - funnily enough I am watching the TV I don't need to be told to watch the cue ball - what else am I going to be doing! It would be like a commentator of a football match saying watch the ball when someone takes a free kick. What about his constant use of "believe it or not" .... "he was trying to get on the blue believe it or not". And don't forget his "count the number cushions" when someone tries to escape from a snooker.

Lol yes for sure, we could create a whole new thread on his comments. He needs some new lines badly

[narl]

Haha, I believe Willie Thorne actually started that lyric. Maybe Dennis is so impressed as he couldnt do it himself

Does my nut in, you'd have to be totally incompetent not to be able to spin the ball around on those tables, yet they gibber on like they're doing something special.

[mikeyd100]

Does my nut in, you'd have to be totally incompetent not to be able to spin the ball around on those tables, yet they gibber on like they're doing something special.

I know, its quite bad. Also his drooling over the partners of the players.

[Cue crafty]

My absolute favourite is when he says "now watch the cue ball" when someone is attempting a deep screw or something - funnily enough I am watching the TV I don't need to be told to watch the cue ball - what else am I going to be doing! It would be like a commentator of a football match saying watch the ball when someone takes a free kick. What about his constant use of "believe it or not" .... "he was trying to get on the blue believe it or not". And don't forget his "count the number cushions" when someone tries to escape from a snooker.

Ha Haa he he! So true! Only slight defence for the guys in commentary is - if you know the game well and have to commentate for hours, what other elements would you bring to the table that would be better? I ain't gonna pitch cos I got none! Think I'd like to hear more of what someone like Steve James would have to say though...

Set o teeth like a suitcase full of tick tacs but loved him. :snooker:

[narl]

I know, its quite bad. Also his drooling over the partners of the players.

"And theres Marks wife in the crowd, he was just telling me she's had some new breast implants for added bedroom shenanigans, so we wish them all the best with that."

[mikeyd100]

"And theres Marks wife in the crowd, he was just telling me she's had some new breast implants for added bedroom shenanigans, so we wish them all the best with that."

Lmaooooooooooooo, I was going to add some comments about certain ball colours but best not

[narl]

Lmaooooooooooooo, I was going to add some comments about certain ball colours but best not

Some of the stuff they come off with you'd think it was something they wouldn't expect to be broadcast on the tv.

[mikeyd100]

Some of the stuff they come off with you'd think it was something they wouldn't expect to be broadcast on the tv.

They are sticking with them though.
I will say one thing in their defence of basic commentary - they may be catering for the less knowledgeable audience too.

[Cue crafty]

"And theres Marks wife in the crowd, he was just telling me she's had some new breast implants for added bedroom shenanigans, so we wish them all the best with that."

Thanks Narl, just sprayed the kitchen walls with the beer I was finishing! Lol. Just cleaning then down before I call it a day. Thanks for giving me a great belly laugh before I hit the sack! Looking fwd to the long weekend and Dings performance tomorrow! Cheers all! :snooker: