Mike Hallett enteres Q School

[cuefather]

He has to play better than commentating, sometimes he don't have a clue what he talking about. He also to fat

[Mr Snooker]

he got to a world final 1990 i think

Mike Hallet reached one quater final of the World's in 1989 he was beaten 13-3 by Steve Davis and the previous year he was beaten 13-1 by the same player in the last 16. Mike did win the Hong Kong Masters in 1989 his route to the final was RD 2 Last 64 beat Danny Fowler 5-2 (Now what ever happened to Danny he was a former dustman, known as Dustman Danny and reached the Crucible on 4 ocassons between 1986-1993 and lost in the first round each time), last 32 Beat Barry West 5-4 (Not sure what became of Barry West), Last 16 beat the 1979 UK Champion John Virgo 5-1 (Now a BBC Commontator), Quarter Finals beat Stephen Hendry 5-4, Semi final beat Jimmy White 5-2 and in the final beat Dene O' Kane of New Zealand 9-8 A professional in the 1980's and 1990's now plays in seniors competitions.

[GeordieDS]

Okay. That killed that dream then

Actually the dream isn't over because I remembered something else he said , he said something about possibly entering a couple of PTC events but they would only be abroad if he did.

Sorry i forgot about that i could only remember him saying how much he hates practising now and he doesn't bother at all

[dcrackers147]

difference between practice and match play a professional will wipe the floor with most amateurs even when 70

That is the biggest load of rubbish I have ever heard. The likes of Dennis Taylor John Virgo etc wouldnt win a decent amateur comp now no chance. Alot of tour players wouldnt necessarily win them as their game is adapted to pro tables.

[LittleMissAlexa]

I have been practising with him over the past 6-12 months or so, on and off. He is still a quality player who can mop up with ease. It will be interesting to see how he copes with the younger lads breaking through. He does have experience on his side although this has to stand up against their no fear approach, and he must have plenty of match scars to contend with.
A funny thing happened when we played a couple of months ago...We played a frame where i needed to clear with 50 something for a respotted black. I won the toss and said to him 'unlucky Mike!' I then proceeded to cut the black into the left corner! His face was a picture and i was a cheeky ???????!!!
It does baffle me why the pro's don't take this shot on though. As usually if you do miss it, the black goes safe 9/10!
Whenever i watch eurosport and Mike is commentating i'm forever saying to myself 'i've had a ton against him' . Though my excitement is quickly diluted by his 'water off a duck's backside' reaction! lol.

difference between practice and match play a professional will wipe the floor with most amateurs even when 70

[LittleMissAlexa]

Never realised he got so high up the rankings, always seemed like a player that should have achieved more than he did.

he got to a world final 1990 i think

[LittleMissAlexa]

Great news although I don't think

I hope it spurs Hendry to make a return as well.

Unlike Stephen Mike never retired he goes to qschool yearly

[cyberheater]

From what Stephen was saying today there is zero chance of him making a return

Okay. That killed that dream then

[GeordieDS]

Great news although I don't think

I hope it spurs Hendry to make a return as well.

From what Stephen was saying today there is zero chance of him making a return

[jb134]

I liked him as a player and I like him as a commentator. McManus aside he's the best on Eurosport by a week.

[bolton-cueman]

I just wished I was commentating on his match... he, and Joe Johnson, are the most overly critical commentators on Eurosport. Lets see if his frames are up to the faux standard he paps on about on Eurosport.

As far as his chances are of qualifying..... none, IMHO

[inevermissblue]

I have been practising with him over the past 6-12 months or so, on and off. He is still a quality player who can mop up with ease. It will be interesting to see how he copes with the younger lads breaking through. He does have experience on his side although this has to stand up against their no fear approach, and he must have plenty of match scars to contend with.
A funny thing happened when we played a couple of months ago...We played a frame where i needed to clear with 50 something for a respotted black. I won the toss and said to him 'unlucky Mike!' I then proceeded to cut the black into the left corner! His face was a picture and i was a cheeky ???????!!!
It does baffle me why the pro's don't take this shot on though. As usually if you do miss it, the black goes safe 9/10!
Whenever i watch eurosport and Mike is commentating i'm forever saying to myself 'i've had a ton against him' . Though my excitement is quickly diluted by his 'water off a duck's backside' reaction! lol.

[ace man]

I wish him luck and hope he doesn't get any kicks...

[dcrackers147]

I'd be suprised if he gets through Q School. Too many good young hungry players...besides if we are going from his commentary if he ever leaves anybody a long pot it will be frame over in his mind

[DeanH]

obviously all the commentating has spurred him into trying again