Robertson will be world no 1. Ding will lead in provisional ranking.

[ncyaa]

After the World Championship, Robertson's world ranking will be no 2 behind Higgins, who has been suspended. Hence, Robertson will be world no 1 for next season.

On the 1-year list, Ding Junhui is number one and Robertson is number two. So we'll see the strongest overseas force ever in the ranking table.

[FerruleFox]

I just hope Ding can reach his full potential. I don't want to see him be the greatest overseas player never to win a world championship.

[Acrowot]

Ding is still a young man and he will improve with a little more time. Also, there are a lot of youngsters coming on very fast and if one or two of them stick at it and have the temperament, we will soon be seeing some new faces.
:snooker:

[missneworleans]

Quite interesting, but John might be back if hes proven innocent.

[snawaz]

I just hope Ding can reach his full potential. I don't want to see him be the greatest overseas player never to win a world championship.

Why would you want a lifeless, characterless, insecure player like Ding to win the world championship. We need champions with some flare and ability to interact with the media to promote the game.

[ore]

Why would you want a lifeless, characterless, insecure player like Ding to win the world championship. We need champions with some flare and ability to interact with the media to promote the game.

Ehrm, don't you want the best player to win?

[rambon]

Quite interesting, but John might be back if hes proven innocent.

That is a MASSIVE if if you ask me.....

[snawaz]

Ehrm, don't you want the best player to win?

To be honest no, I would rather be entertained.

The game has been ruined by a lot of lifeless robotic players that give nothing back to the public .

We need more players like Mark Allen and Neil Robertson and dare I say it Ronnie O'Sullivan.

[Theodor Cepraga]

It would be a fantastic performance from Neil Robertson to finish no.1

Does anyone know when we will be sure of that?

[Woolf147]

I think if Higgins suspensions take place and Ronnie retires snooker will be dead. There are a lot of thinks going on about Ronnie O'sullivan quitting the snooker because of the family problems.
People pay to watch top players and if Ronnie with Higgins not there who knows who can come to watch others.
Just look at the last final Neal and Dott. Very poor. It shows that thoes players cannot entertain public.
Cheers Michael

[hotpot]

I think if Higgins suspensions take place and Ronnie retires snooker will be dead. There are a lot of thinks going on about Ronnie O'sullivan quitting the snooker because of the family problems.
People pay to watch top players and if Ronnie with Higgins not there who knows who can come to watch others.
Just look at the last final Neal and Dott. Very poor. It shows that thoes players cannot entertain public.
Cheers Michael

There are far more entertaining players on the circuit than Higgins , pheraps not as good but more exciting definitely .

It was obvious that nerves were going to effect Robbo in his first final , and Dott just looked shattered

[superaussie]

There are far more entertaining players on the circuit than Higgins , pheraps not as good but more exciting definitely .

It was obvious that nerves were going to effect Robbo in his first final , and Dott just looked shattered

when robbo plays in his next world final he wont be as cautious he was nervous and wanted it so much as it was his first world title

[hitandhope]

I think if Higgins suspensions take place and Ronnie retires snooker will be dead. There are a lot of thinks going on about Ronnie O'sullivan quitting the snooker because of the family problems.
People pay to watch top players and if Ronnie with Higgins not there who knows who can come to watch others.
Just look at the last final Neal and Dott. Very poor. It shows that thoes players cannot entertain public.
Cheers Michael

Don't agree. Mark Allen Versus Mark Selby in the masters this year -perfect example of an entertaining match without containing JH or Ron.

[snawaz]

The only way to entertain is like Steve Davis says "play like it mean nothing and everything". Unfortunately Dott and Robertson both played like it meant everything and therefore failed to entertain as they restricted themselves.

How entertaining is Robertson when he is in full flow.

I am Robertson's no.1 fan and I love to watch him play, and i'm sure now he has the world crown on his head he will flow and entertain like he can.

[superaussie]

The only way to entertain is like Steve Davis says "play like it mean nothing and everything". Unfortunately Dott and Robertson both played like it meant everything and therefore failed to entertain as they restricted themselves.

How entertaining is Robertson when he is in full flow.

I am Robertson's no.1 fan and I love to watch him play, and i'm sure now he has the world crown on his head he will flow and entertain like he can.

excellent post