Mark Allen 4-1 Elliot Slessor Scott Donaldson 4-2 Kyren Wilson Neil Robertson 4-0 Peter Ebdon Zhang Jiankang 4-3 Tom Ford John Higgins 4-3 Andrew Higginson Jack Lisowski 4-1 Mike Dunn Joe Perry 4-2 Joe O'Connor Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 4-2 Marco Fu Graeme Dott 4-0 Ding Junhui Dave Gilbert 4-3 Xiao Guodong Shaun Murphy 4-2 Ricky Walden Chris Wakelin 4-0 Lu Ning Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-0 Martin Gould Jimmy Robertson 4-3 Kurt Maflin Judd Trump 4-1 James Wattana Mark Selby 4-0 Liam Highfield
Ronnie seems to be trying to cause controversy atm and I wonder if this is why.
Last time he left the game he felt pressure to return from fans.
What if he is trying to get fans to turn on him so he can just walk away:
Purposely missing a 147-fans at the game will be pissed off
Pulling out of the masters after fans have bought tickets to see him, then admitting that despite World Snooker saying it was personal reasons he just didnt want to play in it.
Now refusing a handshake which is a tradition of the game
bold prediction, who knows.
Re:147, although it was stupid from a fan POV but from a players its not. This used to be a rolling bonus which increased now its minimal and there is no incentive. Again I know this is always going to be debateable and upset the fans but still you can understand it to an extent.
Not really sure about that black in the middle v Dale, really odd one. The cynics would say he could have had a bet on 4-3 win, or maybe that's the 1/100 he would miss by playing it like a flash git, bare in mind I have seen Trump and countless other do similar but without looking so terrible when it goes wrong.
Pulling out of the Masters is awful for fans, but also who can question his mindset? If he isn't in the right frame of mind that's down to him. He also said he wouldn't be playing this event if it wasn't for the ranking / fine aspect of it. It's his decision, although harsh on us fans who want to see him he can play whatever he wants really.
Handshake/Fist pump , I really don't see the issue or difference. Both equally respectful, yes his OCD might be recent or based on how he was feeling on the day, or maybe he just doesn't like Cahill? Who knows, in seriousness who cares?
All of the above counter arguments, but I know I am being biased, I am not saying he cant come across as a bellend sometimes but I just appreciate him for who he is and admire the way he plays the game. Its frustrating as a fan when he has these off days, or cant be arsed but he has always been this way just slightly better the last 5 years but still has moments.
Jack Lisowski 4-2 John Higgins Scott Donaldson 4-2 Zhang Jiankang Dave Gilbert 4-2 Shaun Murphy Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-2 Joe Perry Mark Selby 4-0 Jimmy Robertson Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 4-0 Neil Robertson Mark Allen 4-1 Chris Wakelin Judd Trump 4-2 Graeme Dott
Just caught up, sorry was half watching most of last week. Nice to see Selby back playing well, his match was Ronnie was decent, although admittedly I missed the finale. Class act
Snooker’s commercial arm has relaunched as the World Snooker Tour (WST) to reflect its global growth over the past decade.
Previously known as World Snooker, WST runs the professional circuit around the planet, with a tour of 25 events and total prize money of £14.6 million
A new logo and branding for the tour have been created, which will be used going forward at all events and on all digital platforms, including the official website WST.TV
WST has grown rapidly over the past decade; during the 2009/10 season there were just six world ranking events and total prize money of £3.6 million.
In 2010, World Snooker was taken over by Matchroom Sport, chaired by Barry Hearn. Today, snooker has vastly improved opportunities for the players to compete in lucrative events across the world, and for the fans, with 500 million people watching the sport’s linear and digital broadcast
Hearn said: “Our decision to relaunch as WST with fantastic new branding is part of our vision for snooker as we reflect on a decade of change and look forward to a bright future.
“Over the past ten years we have exploited the massive popularity of our sport across the planet. We have created new events with lasting legacies and worked with broadcasters to bring snooker to an ever growing audience. We have modernised our sport, particularly through social media, to appeal to a young generation of fans, and our new branding reflects that.
“We have tripled prize money over the past decade, and looking ahead to the next ten years I believe we can double it again, towards £30 million. Rather than resting on our success, we have plans in place to continue our development with relentless ambition.
WST – BRAND RELAUNCH FOR SNOOKER AS PART OF GLOBAL VISION
Thursday 9 Jan 2020 10:30AM
Snooker’s commercial arm has relaunched as the World Snooker Tour (WST) to reflect its global growth over the past decade.
Previously known as World Snooker, WST runs the professional circuit around the planet, with a tour of 25 events and total prize money of £14.6 million.
A new logo and branding for the tour have been created, which will be used going forward at all events and on all digital platforms, including the official website WST.TV
WST has grown rapidly over the past decade; during the 2009/10 season there were just six world ranking events and total prize money of £3.6 million.
In 2010, World Snooker was taken over by Matchroom Sport, chaired by Barry Hearn. Today, snooker has vastly improved opportunities for the players to compete in lucrative events across the world, and for the fans, with 500 million people watching the sport’s linear and digital broadcast.
Hearn said: “Our decision to relaunch as WST with fantastic new branding is part of our vision for snooker as we reflect on a decade of change and look forward to a bright future.
“Over the past ten years we have exploited the massive popularity of our sport across the planet. We have created new events with lasting legacies and worked with broadcasters to bring snooker to an ever growing audience. We have modernised our sport, particularly through social media, to appeal to a young generation of fans, and our new branding reflects that.
“We have tripled prize money over the past decade, and looking ahead to the next ten years I believe we can double it again, towards £30 million. Rather than resting on our success, we have plans in place to continue our development with relentless ambition.
Snooker has 500 million viewers across the world
“Recently we announced a new event in Saudi Arabia which will set a new record for prize money for one event, and it is a ten year deal with the intention to grow snooker at grass roots level in the region.
“As well as expansion into the Middle East we are pushing hard into India where we think there is enormous potential. North America, South America and Africa are also potential markets with a bright future. Soon we will announce plans for an exciting new online platform which will bring snooker to even more fans in every corner of the globe.
“Perhaps our greatest asset is our inclusivity. Anyone can play snooker regardless of age, gender or nationality, the only criteria is ability. There are great incentives for any young player across the world to rise through the ranks, while they are inspired by their heroes who have reached the top level.
“This is an exhilarating time to be a WST player or a fan of the sport, and as we look ahead we are limited by nothing other than our own imagination.
Global TV audience 500 million people 120 countries 1.6 billion households 22 broadcasters 64,400 linear broadcast hours 13 digital platforms 168 million live video views
There are players from 21 different countries among the 128 on the World Snooker Tour.
There are 104 national snooker federations worldwide. An estimated 120 million people across the globe play snooker.
World Snooker Tour total prize money, season by season 2009/10 £3.6 million 2010/11 £5.3 million 2011/12 £6.2 million 2012/13 £7.0 million 2013/14 £8.3 million 2014/15 £8.1 million 2015/16 £8.0 million 2016/17 £10.3 million 2017/18 £13.6 million 2018/19 £13.2 million 2019/20 £14.6 million
Number of ranking events, season by season 2009-2019 2009/10 6 2010/11 8 2011/12 9 2012/13 11 2013/14 12 2014/15 11 2015/16 10 2016/17 19 2017/18 20 2018/19 20 2019/20 19
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Round 3
Results
Mark Allen 4-1 Elliot Slessor
Scott Donaldson 4-2 Kyren Wilson
Neil Robertson 4-0 Peter Ebdon
Zhang Jiankang 4-3 Tom Ford
John Higgins 4-3 Andrew Higginson
Jack Lisowski 4-1 Mike Dunn
Joe Perry 4-2 Joe O'Connor
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 4-2 Marco Fu
Graeme Dott 4-0 Ding Junhui
Dave Gilbert 4-3 Xiao Guodong
Shaun Murphy 4-2 Ricky Walden
Chris Wakelin 4-0 Lu Ning
Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-0 Martin Gould
Jimmy Robertson 4-3 Kurt Maflin
Judd Trump 4-1 James Wattana
Mark Selby 4-0 Liam Highfield
Last 16
QUARTER 1
Mark Allen v Chris Wakelin
Zhang Jiankang v Scott Donaldson
QUARTER 2
John Higgins v Jack Lisowski
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh v Neil Robertson
QUARTER 3
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Joe Perry
Jimmy Robertson v Mark Selby
QUARTER 4
Shaun Murphy v Dave Gilbert
Graeme Dott v Judd Trump
bold prediction, who knows.
Re:147, although it was stupid from a fan POV but from a players its not. This used to be a rolling bonus which increased now its minimal and there is no incentive. Again I know this is always going to be debateable and upset the fans but still you can understand it to an extent.
Not really sure about that black in the middle v Dale, really odd one. The cynics would say he could have had a bet on 4-3 win, or maybe that's the 1/100 he would miss by playing it like a flash git, bare in mind I have seen Trump and countless other do similar but without looking so terrible when it goes wrong.
Pulling out of the Masters is awful for fans, but also who can question his mindset? If he isn't in the right frame of mind that's down to him. He also said he wouldn't be playing this event if it wasn't for the ranking / fine aspect of it. It's his decision, although harsh on us fans who want to see him he can play whatever he wants really.
Handshake/Fist pump , I really don't see the issue or difference. Both equally respectful, yes his OCD might be recent or based on how he was feeling on the day, or maybe he just doesn't like Cahill? Who knows, in seriousness who cares?
All of the above counter arguments, but I know I am being biased, I am not saying he cant come across as a bellend sometimes but I just appreciate him for who he is and admire the way he plays the game. Its frustrating as a fan when he has these off days, or cant be arsed but he has always been this way just slightly better the last 5 years but still has moments.
This season we have seen top players like Hawkins and Bingham get one and Trump just missed out.
If other players were intentionally missing 147s to make a stand I would agree with you, but its only Ronnie doing it
Last 16
Jack Lisowski 4-2 John Higgins
Scott Donaldson 4-2 Zhang Jiankang
Dave Gilbert 4-2 Shaun Murphy
Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-2 Joe Perry
Mark Selby 4-0 Jimmy Robertson
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 4-0 Neil Robertson
Mark Allen 4-1 Chris Wakelin
Judd Trump 4-2 Graeme Dott
Quarter Final
Mark Allen v Scott Donaldson
Jack Lisowski v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Selby
Dave Gilbert v Judd Trump
So the original post, where I said half wont get there...
Allen v Wilson 1/2
Higgins v Robertson 0/2
O'Sullivan v Selby 2/2
Murphy v Trump 1/2
Bang on haha
is this when it goes to race to 5? 7 and then 9? or is it just Semis and Final. Tough to call all of those:
Allen
Un-nooh (admittedly I haven't seen him or Jack much this week so hard to judge)
Ronnie (coin toss, he said he was going to just go for it and good luck to Mark if he is in fudge mode) will be a cracker whatever
Trump (cant really bet against him ever now, regardless of the last tourney result losing to Bond)
Semi finals best of 11
Final best of 17
Quarter Final
Results
Mark Allen 5-1 Scott Donaldson
Mark Selby 5-4 Ronnie O'Sullivan
Dave Gilbert 5-2 Judd Trump
Jack Lisowski 5-3 Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Semi Final
Mark Allen v Jack Lisowski
Mark Selby v Dave Gilbert
Semi Final
Result
Mark Selby 6-1 Dave Gilbert
Semi Final
Result
Jack Lisowski 6-5 Mark Allen
Final
Jack Lisowski v Mark Selby
Final
1st Session
Mark Selby 5-3 Jack Lisowski
I'm watching the Grinch so keep me informed please
then tucks up
All over
Final
Mark Selby 9-6 Jack Lisowski
Imagine if he enters the Welsh Open and wins it and misses out on the million pound due to the Northern Ireland Open
Just caught up, sorry was half watching most of last week. Nice to see Selby back playing well, his match was Ronnie was decent, although admittedly I missed the finale. Class act
I am off to the evening session on the 12th, early 30th birthday present from my dad, meaning I get to watch Selby v Carter
https://wst.tv/wst-brand-relaunch-for-snooker-as-part-of-global-vision/
Snooker’s commercial arm has relaunched as the World Snooker Tour (WST) to reflect its global growth over the past decade.
Previously known as World Snooker, WST runs the professional circuit around the planet, with a tour of 25 events and total prize money of £14.6 million
A new logo and branding for the tour have been created, which will be used going forward at all events and on all digital platforms, including the official website WST.TV
WST has grown rapidly over the past decade; during the 2009/10 season there were just six world ranking events and total prize money of £3.6 million.
In 2010, World Snooker was taken over by Matchroom Sport, chaired by Barry Hearn. Today, snooker has vastly improved opportunities for the players to compete in lucrative events across the world, and for the fans, with 500 million people watching the sport’s linear and digital broadcast
Hearn said: “Our decision to relaunch as WST with fantastic new branding is part of our vision for snooker as we reflect on a decade of change and look forward to a bright future.
“Over the past ten years we have exploited the massive popularity of our sport across the planet. We have created new events with lasting legacies and worked with broadcasters to bring snooker to an ever growing audience. We have modernised our sport, particularly through social media, to appeal to a young generation of fans, and our new branding reflects that.
“We have tripled prize money over the past decade, and looking ahead to the next ten years I believe we can double it again, towards £30 million. Rather than resting on our success, we have plans in place to continue our development with relentless ambition.
WST – BRAND RELAUNCH FOR SNOOKER AS PART OF GLOBAL VISION
Snooker’s commercial arm has relaunched as the World Snooker Tour (WST) to reflect its global growth over the past decade.
Previously known as World Snooker, WST runs the professional circuit around the planet, with a tour of 25 events and total prize money of £14.6 million.
A new logo and branding for the tour have been created, which will be used going forward at all events and on all digital platforms, including the official website WST.TV
WST has grown rapidly over the past decade; during the 2009/10 season there were just six world ranking events and total prize money of £3.6 million.
In 2010, World Snooker was taken over by Matchroom Sport, chaired by Barry Hearn. Today, snooker has vastly improved opportunities for the players to compete in lucrative events across the world, and for the fans, with 500 million people watching the sport’s linear and digital broadcast.
Hearn said: “Our decision to relaunch as WST with fantastic new branding is part of our vision for snooker as we reflect on a decade of change and look forward to a bright future.
“Over the past ten years we have exploited the massive popularity of our sport across the planet. We have created new events with lasting legacies and worked with broadcasters to bring snooker to an ever growing audience. We have modernised our sport, particularly through social media, to appeal to a young generation of fans, and our new branding reflects that.
“We have tripled prize money over the past decade, and looking ahead to the next ten years I believe we can double it again, towards £30 million. Rather than resting on our success, we have plans in place to continue our development with relentless ambition.
Snooker has 500 million viewers across the world
“Recently we announced a new event in Saudi Arabia which will set a new record for prize money for one event, and it is a ten year deal with the intention to grow snooker at grass roots level in the region.
“As well as expansion into the Middle East we are pushing hard into India where we think there is enormous potential. North America, South America and Africa are also potential markets with a bright future. Soon we will announce plans for an exciting new online platform which will bring snooker to even more fans in every corner of the globe.
“Perhaps our greatest asset is our inclusivity. Anyone can play snooker regardless of age, gender or nationality, the only criteria is ability. There are great incentives for any young player across the world to rise through the ranks, while they are inspired by their heroes who have reached the top level.
“This is an exhilarating time to be a WST player or a fan of the sport, and as we look ahead we are limited by nothing other than our own imagination.
WST: The Statistics
Global TV audience
500 million people
120 countries
1.6 billion households
22 broadcasters
64,400 linear broadcast hours
13 digital platforms
168 million live video views
There are players from 21 different countries among the 128 on the World Snooker Tour.
There are 104 national snooker federations worldwide. An estimated 120 million people across the globe play snooker.
World Snooker Tour total prize money, season by season
2009/10 £3.6 million
2010/11 £5.3 million
2011/12 £6.2 million
2012/13 £7.0 million
2013/14 £8.3 million
2014/15 £8.1 million
2015/16 £8.0 million
2016/17 £10.3 million
2017/18 £13.6 million
2018/19 £13.2 million
2019/20 £14.6 million
Number of ranking events, season by season 2009-2019
2009/10 6
2010/11 8
2011/12 9
2012/13 11
2013/14 12
2014/15 11
2015/16 10
2016/17 19
2017/18 20
2018/19 20
2019/20 19
Ding Junhui v Joe Perry is about to kick The Masters off.