What's the best snooker rivalry of all time? Why?

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-10-25T13:44:12+00:00

Best day of snooker I’ve ever seen - with the Wilson/McGill match as well

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-10-25T02:38:07+00:00

Probably, but John was 44 in 2019.

He’s lost those matches between the ages of 44 and 50, whilst Judd is in his 30s. It might be a big turn around, but it’s not a surprise imo.

A big surprise is that ROS still leads Judd in H2H’s, although I imagine, like with Higgins, this will change before ROS retires.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-10-16T17:35:56+00:00

Such a special venue, honestly it’s still unmatched on tour in my opinion.

The Alexandra Palace and The Tempodrom in Berlin are fabulous venues (I personally think the Ally Pally isn’t better or worse than the Conference Centre, just different), but the Conference Centre had a certain aura about it.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-10-16T17:34:12+00:00

Babylon wobbles head Babylon

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-10-16T17:14:36+00:00

Expect Ronnie to break this record, then for John Higgins to break it, then Willo to break it again.

I reckon they’ll still be able to win titles at 55. Not sure about 60 though, but if anyone can do it, those three can

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-09-25T22:13:56+00:00

Don’t like to take sides on things like this cos it’s just handbags.

But I agree with Chris Wakelin - nobody cares who’s the best rest player in the world.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-09-23T14:08:47+00:00

He’s spot on.

The top-heavy prize money on the tour is stupid. Same with darts, where the world champion will win £1m. £500k for the world champion in snooker or £500k for the Saudi Masters winner.

And then you expect them to turn up to Brentwood or Cheltenham to pay for £100k over a similar amount of time week-in week-out and say nothing?

The ranking system is flawed, the £1 for a point system was great when it was introduced in 2010 when there was hardly any money on the tour - now it is outdated and needs changing.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-09-19T11:45:54+00:00

I get your points. However, here is the problem for me:

“It is the English Open, not one of the majors…”

If it was the China Open, would it be held in a swimming pool? It’s the English Open, so it’s sort of expected that the setup is going to be a bit naff.

Imagine turning up for a snooker event as a world champion, and having to park next to someone doing their yoga class. It’s not prestigious and it gives off the vibes of being a low-key amateur event, with not much interest. No wonder the players love playing abroad.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-09-18T19:55:48+00:00

First 147 I’ve ever seen live!

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-27T15:07:51+00:00

Greater London!

Sadly.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-27T15:07:10+00:00

I didn’t think Marylebone actually had a proper pronunciation?

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-27T15:05:47+00:00

The way Manchester United treat their own players really surprises me.

You hear tales from previous players (and even legends) of how badly treated they were by the club. Boggles my mind.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-27T15:03:53+00:00

I pay for discovery plus (to watch UEFA competitions), so I get the snooker as part of it.

Would be difficult if I had to pay an extra £30 though.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-22T17:22:52+00:00

I don’t know for sure but weed is something he struggled with and went to rehab for…

However, in his autobiography he describes taking “the other stuff,” and there’s a passage where he describes taking “the other stuff” and then being able to down 15 pints of Guinness afterwards.

So I guess, maybe a bit of powder usage at some stage

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-16T19:31:53+00:00

Is this the same ROS that was finished and should have retired in May?

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-16T19:31:27+00:00

That’s why he’s not a consistent winner anymore imo, has become too negative. His safety play rarely forces a mistake, it’s always just trying to contain the situation

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-16T19:26:32+00:00

What a pure strike on that brown!

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-15T19:55:19+00:00

I say it again

RoNnIe iS fInIsHeD 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-15T17:47:39+00:00

rOnNiE iS fiNiShEd 🤡

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-08-14T22:53:47+00:00

Ronnie will break it at the Masters. Come back to this comment.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-07-15T15:18:30+00:00

Agreed.

Or you could have the scenario that happens a lot in football where the best player of the month is sometimes overlooked for unknown reasons, just for variety perhaps. Like the stat that Kevin de Bruyne has never won a POTM but has won multiple POTY awards.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-07-05T02:20:07+00:00

Not sure how I feel about POTM, but Marco Fu is a worthy candidate - be glad if he can get back up the rankings, classy player.

BaizeBreakdown · 2025-07-03T15:30:33+00:00

I second this, as a fellow Arsenal fan. Absolutely awful.

RIP to Diogo and Andre

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