Prop wrote:I was thinking about something last night. When Ronnie turned 40, people were making a big deal about him still playing to such a high standard at that ripe old age.
But Robbo’s 40 now, and look at the stuff he’s playing. I guess Ron was one of the first that proved it wasn’t necessarily all over at that age. And Robbo’s form this season just emphasises that.
Anyway, it’s great for the game. Robbo is in good physical shape, he looks after himself. I like the thought of having him around for a good few more years.
Another excellent match yesterday, played the right way by both players. You could see the respect between them after Robbo wrapped it up. That’s the kind of match that brings out the best in the absolute biggest hitters in the game.
Personally a bit disappointed Ronnie couldn’t quite finish the job, but honestly you can’t complain when he was beaten by that kind of snooker. The margins at the top are tiny. A couple of percent here or there. One mistake and it’s frame over. It was a lot like watching Hendry back in the day, but both players at that level.
As for Robbo and the Worlds, well flip a coin. It’s a unique competition and for whatever reason this hoodoo has grown and grown in his head. I’m inclined to agree with Pink, but don’t get me wrong, I’d love to see him put it to bed and actually get more than one on his CV before he’s done. He’s having a great season. If he does ever win another, this season is as likely a time as any. But like has been mentioned, often the Worlds sees a player that’s had a crap season storm to the one table setup. And yes, Selby is always going to be a not-so-dark horse.
Anyway, congratulations to CK for sitting on his sofa and effectively blocking my cosmic efforts. He might need it again in a few weeks.
Good day Lord Prop!.I have,nt read the Pivate Messages you sent me yet,been very busy lately,but i will next week.
GETTTTTTTTTTTTTT THE BUCKLE IN THERE!!!!.
My comment,Robbo sendin The Ronster back to his,....................... worked!.
Hard luck Ron,you played very well,but it,s time for you to go back to your SAD,DULL LIFE IN WET,SOGGY,FOGGY,WINDY ENGLAND!.
Jeez!,i forgot that Robbos 40!.
"But Robbo’s 40 now, and look at the stuff he’s playing. I guess Ron was one of the first that proved it wasn’t necessarily all over at that age. And Robbo’s form this season just emphasises that".
To that point you make,i actualy think that it was Bingham that started the age,not bein too old thing!.He proved that bein 35+ doesn,t mean to say in the slightest,that one has to,or that one will decline and not be able to produce high standard snooker anymore,once you,ve hit the 35 mark.
Before he won the Worlds,there was a lot of talk about how most,in fact how almost everyone declines when they hit about 35,most had it in there heads that it was normal,so to speak,you autimatcly decline,that you can,t produce top snooker anymore when you hit a certain age.
When Bingo won the Worlds in 2015,ok,he was,nt 40+,but he was over 35 and suddenly many were saying,that this age thing is rubbish,that its in the head so to speak,more n more players started to think,hmm,Bingo,s proved that it aint over once you,ve hit the 35 years of age mark so to speak,so thanks to Bingo,and to probably a few other players,he/they were the ones who showed that one can still full well be able to produce decent,good,very good,even brilliant snooker when you reach the age of 35+.
Anyway,gotta go,GREAT AULD JOHN HAGGIS is playin soon,i just thought i,d chuck that in bout Bingo as well as a bit of other info.
Oh!,n Very well done Robbo btw!.