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Viney · 21-09-10, 10:29 AM

Its his job. Why shouldnt he get the maimum return for his efforts.

I have always said that the best sportsman in the world are arrogant and thats what you need to be to be the best. It was a bit un sportsman like, but hey, it adds interest to a game thats for sure.

His 5 mins 20 second 147 is still the most amazing frame of snooker ever.

21-09-10, 10:38 AM

But he shouldn't have said that he wasn't going to bother potting the black just because there wasn't a prize. What a ****.

dyzio · 21-09-10, 10:40 AM

Why not, it's him, that's the way he is, some love him for that.

If you're that bothered about it, don't watch it!

EDIT:
Maybe he shouldn't even have potted the 147 to make the other guy feel better?

21-09-10, 10:47 AM

Because it's disrespectful to the fans who paid to go and see the sportsmen doign the best they can. To deny them the privilige of seeing a possible 147 just because he wont get any financial gain out of it is awful.

dyzio · 21-09-10, 11:06 AM

Everyone seemed to enjoy it...

21-09-10, 11:06 AM

I do see your point. However it would have been terrible of him to leave the black on the table.

Biker Biggles · 21-09-10, 11:10 AM

Same old stuff with these top sports types.They are not nice people,just exceptionally good at what they do.In the bike world think Casey Stoner,Carl Foggy and Mick Doohan.None of them would you ask round to meet the family,but watch them on track----Yes please.

21-09-10, 11:22 AM

Nigel Mansell, top sportsman and extremely nice bloke.
Tiger Woods, seems nice enough but you wouldn't want him meeting the wife

I am sure there are more nice sportsmen and woman but at the moment I am struggling to even think of any sports.

SIII · 21-09-10, 12:24 PM

Sports personalities are just like the rest of us - some are complete a***holes and some arppreciate what they have and are willing to give back.
I run a schools motorsports team with the support of Allan McNish and have recieved quite a few calls from Allan as he is sat on his balcony in Monaco, just because he has being thinking of us and wanted to put me in touch with someone able to help!
Met Chris Walker a few years ago thro' the same project and again was nice as pie to us 'little people'.
I think is just down to what kind of person they are and wether you meet them at the right time, the pressure these guys have on them from sponsors, teams etc is immense, their phones never stop ringing, and people wanting things from them.

Littlepeahead · 21-09-10, 02:15 PM

I hear the Pakistan cricket team have just called him into their side for the ODI tomorrow.

21-09-10, 10:29 AM	#11
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Its his job. Why shouldnt he get the maimum return for his efforts. I have always said that the best sportsman in the world are arrogant and thats what you need to be to be the best. It was a bit un sportsman like, but hey, it adds interest to a game thats for sure. His 5 mins 20 second 147 is still the most amazing frame of snooker ever.

21-09-10, 10:38 AM	#12
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 But he shouldn't have said that he wasn't going to bother potting the black just because there wasn't a prize. What a ****.

21-09-10, 10:40 AM	#13
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Why not, it's him, that's the way he is, some love him for that. If you're that bothered about it, don't watch it! EDIT: Maybe he shouldn't even have potted the 147 to make the other guy feel better? Last edited by dyzio; 21-09-10 at 10:46 AM.

21-09-10, 10:47 AM	#14
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Because it's disrespectful to the fans who paid to go and see the sportsmen doign the best they can. To deny them the privilige of seeing a possible 147 just because he wont get any financial gain out of it is awful.

21-09-10, 11:06 AM	#15
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Everyone seemed to enjoy it...

21-09-10, 11:06 AM	#16
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 I do see your point. However it would have been terrible of him to leave the black on the table.

21-09-10, 11:10 AM	#17
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Same old stuff with these top sports types.They are not nice people,just exceptionally good at what they do.In the bike world think Casey Stoner,Carl Foggy and Mick Doohan.None of them would you ask round to meet the family,but watch them on track----Yes please. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

21-09-10, 11:22 AM	#18
tactcom7 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Nigel Mansell, top sportsman and extremely nice bloke. Tiger Woods, seems nice enough but you wouldn't want him meeting the wife I am sure there are more nice sportsmen and woman but at the moment I am struggling to even think of any sports.

21-09-10, 12:24 PM	#19
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 Sports personalities are just like the rest of us - some are complete a***holes and some arppreciate what they have and are willing to give back. I run a schools motorsports team with the support of Allan McNish and have recieved quite a few calls from Allan as he is sat on his balcony in Monaco, just because he has being thinking of us and wanted to put me in touch with someone able to help! Met Chris Walker a few years ago thro' the same project and again was nice as pie to us 'little people'. I think is just down to what kind of person they are and wether you meet them at the right time, the pressure these guys have on them from sponsors, teams etc is immense, their phones never stop ringing, and people wanting things from them. __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

21-09-10, 02:15 PM	#20
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan 147 I hear the Pakistan cricket team have just called him into their side for the ODI tomorrow. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

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