The deserted Crucible

skidman · 07-21-20, 05:46 PM

Woohoo, the 2020 snooker world championship is underway, the qualification round has started.

Watched good ol Jimmy White beat a Russian youngster tonight, hope he makes it to the Crucible Theatre.

My money is on Judd Trump, maybe he will be the first to defend his title in Sheffield, and the "Crucible curse" can finally be broken.

Of course the tournament is a closed doors event, so the special atmosphere of the venue won't play a role this year. No TV commentator whispering "You could hear a pin drop!" What a pity!

Jimbuna · 07-22-20, 04:00 AM

Played Jimmy White twice in charity games in previous years (1-3 and 0-3) you'll never guess which side of the scoreline I was

Jimmy White: Best player never to have won the world title.

skidman · 07-22-20, 04:28 PM

You beat him? Twice? Now that's impressing.

I wonder why he still participates in the World Cup qualification. A man on a mission? I like the idea. On the other hand we must respect players like Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis for picking the right time to retire.

Jimbuna · 07-23-20, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skidman

You beat him? Twice? Now that's impressing.

On the contrary, I am the left hand score on each occasion and I suspect he gave me one frame the first time we met simply out of kindness

Commander Wallace · 07-23-20, 07:04 AM

Has anyone ever seen the movie, the Hustler with Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman ? Paul Newman reprises his role as Fast Eddie Felson in the " Color Of Money " with Tom Cruise. This exchange reminds me of a TV show-the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and pool sharks / Hustlers.

Jimbuna · 07-23-20, 01:21 PM

Yep, a thoroughly enjoyable movie back in the day.

07-21-20, 05:46 PM	#1
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The deserted Crucible Woohoo, the 2020 snooker world championship is underway, the qualification round has started. Watched good ol Jimmy White beat a Russian youngster tonight, hope he makes it to the Crucible Theatre. My money is on Judd Trump, maybe he will be the first to defend his title in Sheffield, and the "Crucible curse" can finally be broken. Of course the tournament is a closed doors event, so the special atmosphere of the venue won't play a role this year. No TV commentator whispering "You could hear a pin drop!" What a pity! __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams)

07-22-20, 04:00 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Played Jimmy White twice in charity games in previous years (1-3 and 0-3) you'll never guess which side of the scoreline I was Jimmy White: Best player never to have won the world title. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-22-20, 04:28 PM	#3
skidman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Near the Dutch mountains Posts: 1,147 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	You beat him? Twice? Now that's impressing. I wonder why he still participates in the World Cup qualification. A man on a mission? I like the idea. On the other hand we must respect players like Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis for picking the right time to retire. __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” (Douglas Adams)

07-23-20, 01:21 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yep, a thoroughly enjoyable movie back in the day. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-23-20, 07:04 AM	#5
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Has anyone ever seen the movie, the Hustler with Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman ? Paul Newman reprises his role as Fast Eddie Felson in the " Color Of Money " with Tom Cruise. This exchange reminds me of a TV show-the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and pool sharks / Hustlers.