World Snooker Championship

[Smokin Joe]

Thankyou for starting this thread, Joe. There was a danger that JSO would only get publicity over on the NACA forum, god bless you!

I never visit with NACA myself, I can't be bothered reading through the thread calling for disruption or cancellation of the Grand Tours and classics because of the hundreds of vehicles following the races round at uneconomical speeds.

There is one, isn't there?

 

[T4tomo]

They aren't that special any more. The days of a £147,000 jackpot for making one has gone because tournament organisers can't get insurance against having to pay out. Prior to the resurgence of the game in the seventies Joe Davis was the only person who had ever made one.

It actually more in the 90's they "took off" regarding maximums made in a recognised competition (i.e not down the snooker hall / practise)

looking at the all time list....

Joe Davis made 1 in 1955
then
John spencer made 1 in 79, on a non standard table with oversize pockets, so doesn't really count

then we get to Steve Davis in 1982 which was also first on TV, and coincidently against John spencer, then Cliff Thorburn being the first at the Worlds in 83. There were only a further 6 were made in the rest of the 80s.

 

[Smokin Joe]

It actually more in the 90's they "took off" regarding maximums made in a recognised competition (i.e not down the snooker hall / practise)

looking at the all time list....


John spencer made 1 in 79, on a non standard table with oversize pockets, so doesn't really count

I forget which tournament that was in, but it was being televised by ITV. No footage of it exists because union rules meant the cameramen had to stop for their designated tea break at the time and there were no back-up operators.

 

[Jody]

The best 147 was Ronnies after he'd done a few bags of Columbian marching powder.

Wasn't it about four and a half minutes?

 

[sevenfourate]

The best 147 was Ronnies after he'd done a few bags of Columbian marching powder.

Legend. Not heard that before . Is that right ?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Legend. Not heard that before . Is that right ?

Five minutes eight seconds to be precise. Would have been under five if he hadn't stopped for a cigarette half way through.

 

[sevenfourate]

Five minutes eight seconds to be precise. Would have been under five if he hadn't stopped for a cigarette half way through.

Lol.

Thought it had already been decided above a 147 isn’t Earth Shattering anymore. My question was in relation to him reputedly enjoying a few lines off the seat of the disabled toilets before he achieved his amazing(ly) fast feat 😳

 

[Jody]

Legend. Not heard that before . Is that right ?

Pretty obvious if you've ever known any coke heads for long enough.

He had a fair problem a few years ago

 

[matticus]

I never visit with NACA myself, I can't be bothered reading through the thread calling for disruption or cancellation of the Grand Tours and classics because of the hundreds of vehicles following the races round at uneconomical speeds.

There is one, isn't there?

Do you mean this sort of thing?

The footprint of bike racing is a topic very ripe for discusssion: I'm glad you brought it up!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

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[Moon bunny]

Wonder if they have jobs or maybe retired or daddy gives them a monthly allowance ? Either way , can’t be many employers keen to be associated with some idiot trying to glue themselves to a snooker table .

I know one of the protestors, future employment is something they won't have to worry about.

 

[sevenfourate]

I know one of the protestors, future employment is something they won't have to worry about.

Mummy and Papa must be very proud of the way they support their beliefs…… 🤦‍♂️

 

[Deleted member 26715]

He needs a good kicking.

Seriously that is your solution? FFS

 

[MrGrumpy]

I know one of the protestors, future employment is something they won't have to worry about.

That’s precisely what I’m talking about ! I’m sure their wealth or parents wealth was built on thorough green credentials with no investments whatsoever in fossil fuel futures etc ? I’m reaching for sure as have no idea at all but would be interesting to know !

 

[Smokin Joe]

Seriously that is your solution? FFS

How about, "A damn good kicking?"

Sorry, but I've got no time for some spoilt rich dickhead who thinks he can disrupt an event enjoyed by millions for whatever reason.