Championship League 2024

[trains]

Historically, CLS (IIRC) has always been non-spectators.

I wonder what the actual point of this tournament is ? How is snooker's profile being expanded when this is behind closed doors and only streamed on matchroom live and with betting companies ? The only sponsor i see is Bet Victor, what are they getting out of it ?

[DeanH]

I wonder what the actual point of this tournament is ? How is snooker's profile being expanded when this is behind closed doors and only streamed on matchroom live and with betting companies ? The only sponsor i see is Bet Victor, what are they getting out of it ?

IIRC developed for betting sites in mind.

[DeanH]

So, surprise, surprise Ronnie has dropped out after the first day, he wont be playing his last two matches - therefore removing the opportunity for Pang and Brown from gaining a few hundred quid from frames won, etc.
Does WST have a contingency in-place to offset possible loss of earnings?
Ronnie may not want to play for "chicken-feed" anymore, so why did he sign-up for this event then? Again removing the opportunity for another player to earn money?

[trains]

So, surprise, surprise Ronnie has dropped out after the first day, he wont be playing his last two matches - therefore removing the opportunity for Pang and Brown from gaining a few hundred quid from frames won, etc.
Does WST have a contingency in-place to offset possible loss of earnings?
Ronnie may not want to play for "chicken-feed" anymore, so why did he sign-up for this event then? Again removing the opportunity for another player to earn money?

I'm surprised he signed up to this in the first place, probably obligated to ?
Pang impresses me with his table craft but virtually everyone he plays seems to score better.

[DeanH]

I'm surprised he signed up to this in the first place, probably obligated to ?

I was also surprised he signed up for it, I was surprised he actually turned up yesterday, hence not surprised with the withdrawal.
This event is an invitational, so no obligation - but to me if you sign up you have an obligation to that agreement.

Pang impresses me with his table craft but virtually everyone he plays seems to score better.

I have been watching Pang for the last year or two and also really like his play at the table. Maybe he brings the best out of his opponents?

[trains]

147 by Joe O'Connor

[Cue crafty]

Been impressed by Joe O'Connor, but for some reason feel Jak Jones has more in the tank generally speaking... Others thoughts? 🤔

[trains]

#22 Yeah you're probably right, i was just thinking earlier as Jones was looking good he's probably the second best Welsh player now, no mean feat.

[Nifty50]

Very tidy 147 by Joe.