Snooker

[Rory]

The most talented sportsperson this country has ever produced and its not even up for debate.  Yes, he's a bit of a tit at times but aren't they all.

Not sure about the most talented but he's up there, especially when you consider his longevity. Certainly more deserving of a SPOTY than Emma Raducanu.

Sports Personality of the Year isn't about longevity. The clue is in the name.

Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams have more reason to be disappointed at not having won the award as they both won all three Triple Crowns in a year, which O'Sullivan has never done. Plus they were winning before the Lottery money kicked in so British sporting success was more sporadic meaning less competition.

I think BV just meant that by virtue of having a longer career than other sportspeople, snooker players would be 'in the hat' more times.

[cdbearsfan]

Maybe. He should definitely be getting Lifetime Achievement Award if that is a thing and he hasn't already.

[PeterWithesShin]

C.B. Fry was a far more talented sportsman.

[PeterWithesShin]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

[Rory]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

I've met a few snooker players and they mostly are, in my opinion.

Apart from Mark Williams, who was lovely.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

Ronnie is an excellent snooker player, almost certainly the best ever. He's a massive twat though.

Yeah, incredible player to watch but I really can't take to him.

[Brazilian Villain]

The most talented sportsperson this country has ever produced and its not even up for debate.  Yes, he's a bit of a tit at times but aren't they all.

Not sure about the most talented but he's up there, especially when you consider his longevity. Certainly more deserving of a SPOTY than Emma Raducanu.

Sports Personality of the Year isn't about longevity. The clue is in the name.

Longevity was mentioned in reference to TMWaS's point (although, as Rory pointed out, it does also mean he's been around for more time to have won a SPOTY). Surprised you didn't understand that.

[cdbearsfan]

O'Sullivan back in a final for first time in two years. Plays Thepchaiya Un-Nooh who upset Trump. Always liked him, think he should have won more ranking events than just one Shoot-Out.

[cdbearsfan]

And Thepchaiya wins, with a 147 on the way. Hurrah.

[charlatan]

And thus I've been able to lay him at 49-1 for the World Champs which is nice.

[cdbearsfan]

Does that mean you've bet against him? I never do that Betfair sort of betting as don't really understand it.

[charlatan]

Yes. I regularly bet against a bunch of relatively popular players who have to make it through qualifying. Half of them (roughly) won't qualify and some of the others will start the main tournament at as a high price as when I bet against them.

[cdbearsfan]

Fair play. So you lose 49 times your stake if he wins? That's too scary for me.

[cdbearsfan]

Crucible set to be expanded so World Championship will be played elsewhere in 2029. However, that means Crucible can continue to host until at least 2045 so good news.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/cy71drmdn10o

[devilla]

Crucible set to be expanded so World Championship will be played elsewhere in 2029. However, that means Crucible can continue to host until at least 2045 so good news.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/cy71drmdn10o

Yes, that's fantastic news and the right decision. The Crucible is the spiritual home of snooker. Nowhere like it.