"What star ... will never win the World Championship?" Explain One's Poll Choices

[blahblah01]

These are the same commentators who don't seem to be able to accept that players can just miss a shot without there being a kick, so it isn't surprising to hear them over-praising a player.

Indeed.

(I didn't realise there was a 10 character minimum to post.)

[tomwalker147]

Isn't this a point of view many share anyway? I know I myself do so.

Might be right Jim, I based my comments more on the mutterings of today's commentators who seem to praise Judd's safety game when in my opinion it isn't good enough.
These are the same commentators who don't seem to be able to accept that players can just miss a shot without there being a kick, so it isn't surprising to hear them over-praising a player.

[JimMalone]

People may smirk at this but I think Judd Trump simply doesn't have the all round game to win the worlds.
He's vulnerable in the safety department and whilst the likes of Selby, Hawkins, Higgins who are all better match players are playing the game I just cannot see him winning it.

Isn't this a point of view many share anyway? I know I myself do so.

[itsnoteasy]

People may smirk at this but I think Judd Trump simply doesn't have the all round game to win the worlds.
He's vulnerable in the safety department and whilst the likes of Selby, Hawkins, Higgins who are all better match players are playing the game I just cannot see him winning it.

I think Selby will win another couple over the next 5 years and my tip as a future world champ is Kyren Wilson, he's the real deal.

I think that's a fair argument Tom, as much as I love the way he plays, there is no doubt he has weaknesses, at that level you can't just blast everyone off the table.

[tomwalker147]

People may smirk at this but I think Judd Trump simply doesn't have the all round game to win the worlds.
He's vulnerable in the safety department and whilst the likes of Selby, Hawkins, Higgins who are all better match players are playing the game I just cannot see him winning it.

I think Selby will win another couple over the next 5 years and my tip as a future world champ is Kyren Wilson, he's the real deal.

[Selbyjustbegun]

Maybe Judd Trump although I think he does have time to improve a lot and go on to win eventually.

[Dave_marsy]

What's that supposed to mean ....whiter than white :snooker:

[blahblah01]

While Allen can beat anybody on his day, he lacks a bit consistency and maybe physical fitness. His long potting isn't always reliable and I think it will be tough for him to play on the highest level for 17 days and long matches.

Maybe his new cue will be a bit less unforgiving?

[Dave_marsy]

Ryan Day great player but some how manages to lose it when it matters ....wish I had his cue action I would win world championship for sure

[JimMalone]

I agree with you 100%. As to what I consider a star, it is irrelevant. I was going by the limitations and constraints named in the poll on the home page. I still think we shall see Ding as an (at least) two time winner.

Well of the actual members of the Top Ten, that haven't already won the title I also think that Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins probably won't win the big one.
While Allen can beat anybody on his day, he lacks a bit consistency and maybe physical fitness. His long potting isn't always reliable and I think it will be tough for him to play on the highest level for 17 days and long matches.
The Hawk has a pretty solid game and loves to play at the crucible. He had some fantastic runs and games, but somehow he always has one weaker match - usually after a great win. And that's something you can't afford at the World Championship. Also he is already 38, so he won't have endless time.

This also counts for Marco Fu (39 years), but still I'd give him a slightly better chance than Hawkins. When he is playing at his best I think he's a bit better than Barry and I guess he also has the right mentality. I wouldn't put it past him to win the World Championships, but he probably has only a few more great years. Consistency is a problem for him as well though.

[Byrom]

Why's that B?

Well I don't want it to be I love this game but sometimes life leaves you snookered with no way out.

[andy carson]

sirius and the pole star wont

[gpfan]

Depends on what you view as a "star". Ding Junhui and Judd Trump are the two obvious huge names, that haven't won the crown. Of those two I think Ding, despite older, is the more likely to succeed. He has the better all around game and meanwhile I think he also has the nerves.

For Judd right now he is still lacking in shot-selection and mentality. And those are two of the most important aspects. In a converse argument you can say, that those are two departments that make Mark Selby soo strong. Of course Trump can get better in those aspects, but with his game right now I think he has still something to add.

I agree with you 100%. As to what I consider a star, it is irrelevant. I was going by the limitations and constraints named in the poll on the home page. I still think we shall see Ding as an (at least) two time winner.

[gpfan]

Judd Trump, flaws in his technique and temperament

Yeah ... he was the one on the list I thought of, too. And, for the reasons you gave. To be honest, I feel his only chance is if he went back to his VERY risky style of 'sexy snooker'.

[JimMalone]

Depends on what you view as a "star". Ding Junhui and Judd Trump are the two obvious huge names, that haven't won the crown. Of those two I think Ding, despite older, is the more likely to succeed. He has the better all around game and meanwhile I think he also has the nerves.

For Judd right now he is still lacking in shot-selection and mentality. And those are two of the most important aspects. In a converse argument you can say, that those are two departments that make Mark Selby soo strong. Of course Trump can get better in those aspects, but with his game right now I think he has still something to add.