2016 UK Championship

[DeanH]

I was simply poking you with a stick

NOT a "stick", its called a CUE!

[Ronnington]

I don't think it's anything to worry about with Ding; we all know he blows hot and cold. But when he's in the zone (like a couple of years ago) he wins ranking titles back-to-back and is unstoppable. Hopefully he'll find form in April through to May

[VillaGuy]

I had that feeling

[jonny66]

I was simply poking you with a stick

[VillaGuy]

Spoken like a true socialist

Alright alright, your point being? I know what you're trying to say, even though I have an argument I don't reckon a tournament/player thread is the place for it

[jonny66]

He did say when he was winning the tournaments all his money would be in property investment, his career winnings are upwards of a few million and sponsorship on top he could have a steady income stream to pay for these cars on hire purchase with ease. Think he likes the nicer things in life, but he could be reinvesting his revenues for more properties with greater revenues in the future, cars are a bit of a dead investment unless it's something like a F1 or F40 that pick up value.

Spoken like a true socialist

[VillaGuy]

Is he really earning that much to justify that?
Or are Burger King giving him to much money haha.

He did say when he was winning the tournaments all his money would be in property investment, his career winnings are upwards of a few million and sponsorship on top he could have a steady income stream to pay for these cars on hire purchase with ease. Think he likes the nicer things in life, but he could be reinvesting his revenues for more properties with greater revenues in the future, cars are a bit of a dead investment unless it's something like a F1 or F40 that pick up value.

[Rane]

Agreed, he posed for pics and stopped for a brief chat with me and my pals when we went to Sheffield.
Immense talent too. I hope he gets a World title in the next 2 or 3 years as I feel it might get to him if he doesnt.

He´s still younger than most of the top players, so he should be on the peak of his career during the next 5 - 10 years. 3 years ago I thought Selby had passed his best days and would be overtaken by other players at his age, and look at him now.

[mikeyd100]

Hendry did an exhibition at the sands centre ,I think , around here and one of our lads who was playing saw him and said Steve can I get an autograph, he sad "it's Stephen" turned and walked away lol, man of the people

Hahaha, oh dear - what a grumpy sod :P

Met Jimmy White a few years ago, complete opposite... really mingled and blended with his fans.

[itsnoteasy]

Hendry did an exhibition at the sands centre ,I think , around here and one of our lads who was playing saw him and said Steve can I get an autograph, he said "it's Stephen" turned and walked away lol, man of the people

[mikeyd100]

Had to lol about your SH comment Typical Hendry I guess... Jan Verhaas is from my country (Holland)...great guy and one of the best (if not *the best*) ref we have in our game. Yes Murphy one of the good ones as well...always very available to fans.

I think Ding's chance of winning the WC is getting much slimmer with each year passing. He really should do it within 1-2 years (like you said earlier). Keeping my fingers crossed for him...

Haha Hendry yes, the miserable git !!!
Jan seems like a cool guy ... and extremely tall.

Likewise - fingers crossed for Ding

[daffie]

He is yes, all smiles as well. Shaun Murphy was the same too. Jan Verhaas greeted me.......... Stephen Hendry ignored me when I said hello haha.

He could be feeling the weight of China on his shoulders maybe... there's going to be a lot of talent coming from China soon.

Had to lol about your SH comment Typical Hendry I guess... Jan Verhaas is from my country (Holland)...great guy and one of the best (if not *the best*) ref we have in our game. Yes Murphy one of the good ones as well...always very available to fans.

I think Ding's chance of winning the WC is getting much slimmer with each year passing. He really should do it within 1-2 years (like you said earlier). Keeping my fingers crossed for him...

[mikeyd100]

Hey that's pretty cool having personally chatted to him yourself. Sounds like a nice guy indeed. Yeah here's hoping he does it...the WC title is the only one still missing for such a talent.

He is yes, all smiles as well. Shaun Murphy was the same too. Jan Verhaas greeted me.......... Stephen Hendry ignored me when I said hello haha.

He could be feeling the weight of China on his shoulders maybe... there's going to be a lot of talent coming from China soon.

[daffie]

Agreed, he posed for pics and stopped for a brief chat with me and my pals when we went to Sheffield.
Immense talent too. I hope he gets a World title in the next 2 or 3 years as I feel it might get to him if he doesnt.

Hey that's pretty cool having personally chatted to him yourself. Sounds like a nice guy indeed. Yeah here's hoping he does it...the WC title is the only one still missing for such a talent.

[mikeyd100]

Exaclty. Shame really as I really like Ding as a player and as a person. Very likeable guy. Hope he gets his ****** together soon...he's a great player to watch

Agreed, he posed for pics and stopped for a brief chat with me and my pals when we went to Sheffield.
Immense talent too. I hope he gets a World title in the next 2 or 3 years as I feel it might get to him if he doesnt.