I use to have the lessons on a sat morning there. I use to play there from about 88-98. I started playing there at 8 so was just a kid.
I use to remember Paul, Jim and Maz who all worked there. So long ago now.
True about Higgins. Forgot about that stuff.
I use to spend most my childhood down at the New Central (zans) snooker club in worthing. Loved it. Was a really friendly atmosphere. I went back there a few years ago after over a decade only to see the place turned into a gym. Really sad.
Great post. I would have to say although snooker was more popular in the 80's/90's era I don't think it was down to the fact that there was one dominant player (Davis/Hendry) they were both disliked. Although I do think that you have hit the nail on the head when you say the renegades, loose...
Agree. I do wonder though why he has such a big pull. He is hardly a character. hardly jokes with the crowd.He doesn't even interview well. He's not what i would class as the peoples champion. Is he just liked because of his quality on the table? if the answer is Yes... he is the best and most...
I do feel that you are right however as an avid snooker fan myself he annoys the sh*t out of me.
Agree...much prefer the new series now. Kinda highlights that it could work without Ronnie
Agree that the interest does drop a little when he is out of a tournament however i really don't think he is bigger than the sport. People will get use to not seeing him play. He's hardly the character that White or Higgins was.
He should have received some kind of punishment years ago...
I always loved Jimmy... Go on Jimmy. Hard to really warm to any players nowadays.
Ronnie however as a player he's a genius. However it is his demeanor at this big tournaments is piss poor.
Constantly threatening to quit the game.
Moans about the refs
Moans about the WPBSA
After his first...