Deery
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It’s really baffling me, has this been his natural look all along? I’m truly in shock!I literally came in here to post the same.
It’s really baffling me, has this been his natural look all along? I’m truly in shock!I literally came in here to post the same.
No idea! I'm used to seeing him his beach blonde aussie side part.It’s really baffling me, has this been his natural look all along? I’m truly in shock!
What the hell has happened Robertson’s hair?
Has it always been like this?
Playing well nonetheless.
Just turned the snooker on and wondering wtf happened to his hair. I'd always assumed he was borderline albino.It’s really baffling me, has this been his natural look all along? I’m truly in shock!
Just turned the snooker on and wondering wtf happened to his hair. I'd always assumed he was borderline albino.
Have I just gone back to the 80's?
Re-the criticisms of the BBC coverage:
So far they seem to be going above and beyond to 'move away' from what was criticised about it.
Considering the male version has been almost exclusively played by white men, with the exception of this generations young Chinese players, then it's always very likely that the coverage of the male version, in terms of pundits, etc, would reflect that.
But the BBC is managing to include a large amount of female presenters and a regular female pundit, as well as covering the BAME side of it as well with its choice of presenters - much harder for Snooker to do than other sports with its complete lack of BAME former players to choose from as pundits.
Yeah, good points.With the BBC coverage I don't think it's so much about diversity because as you say (rightly or wrongly) it's not a hugely diverse sport.
You can count on one hand the number of black snooker players that have played professionally.
The womens game is as strong as it's ever been and Reanne Evans is an excellent pundit.
My criticism of the BBC is that it just hasn't changed. You can go back 30 years, maybe even more and hear John Virgo and Dennis Taylor. In recent years nothing has changed, it's Hazel Irvine every year (2020 Covid aside) with the same people, sat in the Winter Gardens looking really uncomfortable because the public are about 6 feet away and with some random bloke (very often my brother in law) playing on the table in the background.
Even something as simple as the graphics, why not leave up the current break at all times? It doesn't take up much space and it helps a lot if you switch on mid-frame.
But again they've been the same for years. Why not mix up the panel, the locations, the graphics, the segments - they are incredibly tedious.
You can tell that the BBC don't want to throw any effort at it and the Eurosport coverage has become the Premier League to the BBC's National League.
Yeah, that's always driven me mad. And it's so avoidable.Unquestionably the worst part about the BBC coverage is how they will show extended highlights of a game from 5 frames earlier when the match is live. It'll be replaying the clips from 2-2 earlier in the day when the match is actually live and is 5-4. It's mind boggling
I think Judd's great.Judd Trump telling himself and everyone else he is the best again. Can't stand the fecking prick.
Judd Trump telling himself and everyone else he is the best again. Can't stand the fecking prick.
A slight difference in opinion I seeI think Judd's great.
A brilliantly entertaining player to watch and who has turned himself into an all round great player and serial winner.
Being a regular winner makes you a target for haters - as United have found out over the years. I very much doubt if he was the same person but ranked #58 with no ranking titles that he'd get the same level of dislike.
I don't do Twitter or Facebook or anything, but I think he comes across as a decent bloke in interviews but one who also speaks his mind - so not just the usual bland stuff; and seems very close with his family (just moved back to Bristol to be close to them again), and has dedicated the last few years to constant gym training and practicing to get the very best out of himself and he deserves all the success that he's had and I'm delighted for him.
Contrary to the vast majority of others, he is not afraid of openly talking about existing issues. It can only be applauded if anythingJudd Trump telling himself and everyone else he is the best again. Can't stand the fecking prick.
McGill would be better I thinkCome on Ronnie!
Ronnie potted 10 balls in the first mini session. McGill is playing some great stuff, it looks easy for him at the moment.
1 seven times world champion is more than enough for snooker. In this regard it is important for McGill to continue his good performances today
As a former supporter of Stephen Hendry, I want him to retire at 6. And in terms of sheer talent (longevity aside), it’s difficult to judge - players like Judd are as talented as it may get. Only time will tellI want Ronnie to retire on 8. He might be a nob at times but he’s the most talented player ever and he should retire as the GOAT with most WCs.
As a former supporter of Stephen Hendry, I want him to retire at 6. And in terms of sheer talent (longevity aside), it’s difficult to judge - players like Judd are as talented as it may get. Only time will tell
Have you watched Trump in the past year? He's dominated the gameTrump isn’t fit to lace Ronnie‘s shoes. Trump is a top class talent who has the confidence and arrogance to showboat which leads to some great highlights, Ronnie is a genius that sees the table like no other before him.
I like both Ronnie and Judd (and Hendry as well) but it's a joke to use 'arrogance and showboating' as a criticism for Judd as if that doesn't apply equally to Ronnie as well - especially in his early years like Judd. It applies to most geniuses in sport to an extent.Trump isn’t fit to lace Ronnie‘s shoes. Trump is a top class talent who has the confidence and arrogance to showboat which leads to some great highlights, Ronnie is a genius that sees the table like no other before him.
Have you watched Trump in the past year? He's dominated the game
Have you watched Trump in the past year? He's dominated the game
I like both Ronnie and Judd (and Hendry as well) but it's a joke to use 'arrogance and showboating' as a criticism for Judd as if that doesn't apply equally to Ronnie as well - especially in his early years like Judd. It applies to most geniuses in sport to an extent.
They're both geniuses of the game. It doesn't have to be an either / or. Both have won plenty of tournaments, racked up plenty of century breaks. And doing it in a thrillingly entertaining way. I prefer Judd's personality and interview style, but I love watching them both and have huge respect for their ability and achievements.
I get the point about the current overall standard. Although that brings us back to your earlier post saying: "Judd Trump telling himself and everyone else he is the best again. Can't stand the fecking prick."Not difficult these days though.
Ronnie doesn't give a shit anymore. Robertson is some weird vegetable surfing hippy who just turns up now and again. After that, who else is there?
It's not like Williams, Higgins, Ronnie, Hendry, actual competition.
Too many wet wipes these days.