Daggers Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 "I still enjoy playing but sometimes I wonder do I want to go to Ireland for 30 grand or go to China for 40 grand or Bahrain and there are two people in the crowd." Ronnie O'SullivanYea - it must be a real bitch to go to the Far East to win forty thousand pounds. Stupid twat.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 Especially from someone who comes from a background like his and knows what it's like to be poor. The kind of person who, if he hadn't fallen into a relatively easy job, would be a benefit scrounger.
Darkzzz_ Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 Great player. Unbelievable comment. As Trav says, he has come from fook all and should appreciate the fact that he is earning what most of us could only dream of.
BoneDog Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 Yes but he's not happy so all the other players should be prepared to have the world of snooker shook up by Mr Cowell so that Ronnie can go to work with a smile on his face again.
Phube Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 Ronnie O'SullivanYea - it must be a real bitch to go to the Far East to win forty thousand pounds. Stupid twat. Nothing beats this P Diddy rant: P Diddy: I can't afford to fly my private jet
James. Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think O'Sullivan was more commenting on the state of modern snooker with falling attendances and sponsorship revenue reflecting a lack of interest in the sport. Maybe his wording sounded a bit ungrateful but he can't be expected to think about where he came from every time he makes a comment. He's a total genius with a cue so I can happily forgive him a few off the cuff comments.
purpleronnie Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think O'Sullivan was more commenting on the state of modern snooker with falling attendances and sponsorship revenue reflecting a lack of interest in the sport. Maybe his wording sounded a bit ungrateful but he can't be expected to think about where he came from every time he makes a comment.He's a total genius with a cue so I can happily forgive him a few off the cuff comments. I prefer sportsmen with opinions and not just spout out the same old boring responses all the time.
Ric Flair Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I found his comments amusing, he says this sort of thing all of the time. I wouldn't be surprised to see him walk away from snooker, it is a shambles at the minute and he's earnt his wedge. I think he should start hustling instead.
The People's Hero Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I found his comments amusing, he says this sort of thing all of the time. I wouldn't be surprised to see him walk away from snooker, it is a shambles at the minute and he's earnt his wedge. I think he should start hustling instead. I think he should go in to the world of porn. He could start a whole new sub-genre. Snooker porn. Bam her on the table, whack her puppies in a pocket, give her a quick howdo(?) with the cue, chalk up the end of your Yuri Gagarin and snooker her silly. Remember brown BEFORE pink.
Ric Flair Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think he should go in to the world of porn.He could start a whole new sub-genre. Snooker porn. Bam her on the table, whack her puppies in a pocket, give her a quick howdo(?) with the cue, chalk up the end of your Yuri Gagarin and snooker her silly. Remember brown BEFORE pink. Haha, this might be a go-er (excuse the pun). After his exploits in that press conference in China last year he's probably got the minerals for it.
Jay Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think the point he is trying to make although I might be wrong is that if the prize for winning is £40000 in China then the runner up would get say £20000 and if you lose in the early rounds then you are probably lucky to actually cover all of your expenses so for the majority of snooker players it's just not worth traveling. Thats my take on it anyway
The People's Hero Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think the point he is trying to make although I might be wrong is that if the prize for winning is £40000 in China then the runner up would get say £20000 and if you lose in the early rounds then you are probably lucky to actually cover all of your expenses so for the majority of snooker players it's just not worth traveling.Thats my take on it anyway I think sponsorship etc is likely to take care of the expenses.
Finnegan Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 "Gas prices are too high.... as you know I do own my own jet." Sigh.
Samilktray Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 To cunts. S'all about the benjamins babyyyyy.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I think O'Sullivan was more commenting on the state of modern snooker with falling attendances and sponsorship revenue reflecting a lack of interest in the sport. Maybe his wording sounded a bit ungrateful but he can't be expected to think about where he came from every time he makes a comment.He's a total genius with a cue so I can happily forgive him a few off the cuff comments. Oh, I think he can be expect to remember where he came from. I remember where I came from - and I don't wanna go back there!!! Also, apparently Hitler was a genius with a paintbrush, but I don't see anyone cutting him any slack!
Bellend Sebastian Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 Good old Daddy Puff, or whatever his name is. I don't think he's ever done or said anything that didn't make me think he's a complete tool
Corky Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 I've met Barry Pinches' nephew Barry. That is all.
Daggers Posted 12 January 2009 Author Posted 12 January 2009 Oh, I think he can be expect to remember where he came from. I remember where I came from - and I don't wanna go back there!!!Also, apparently Hitler was a genius with a paintbrush, but I don't see anyone cutting him any slack! And Dr Harold Shipman was a massive fundraiser for his local cute puppy rescue home. So snooker has lost its sponsorship - big wow Ron, go play professional pool in the States then. Or train to be a plumber. Or anything really, just shut up whinging about £40,000 jackpots when there's hundreds of thousands losing their jobs and homes. He doesn't have a point, he just has an ability to make money from a "sport" that isn't valued by enough people for him to earn a super-sized living anymore. Tough tits. Next up will be Championship players bitching because they can no longer afford garish mock-Georgian mansions because of falling match ticket sales. He may have something legitimate to say about his "sport" but he didn't - he was just being a self-centred prick who came across as a bit of a cunt.
The Reverend Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 And Dr Harold Shipman was a massive fundraiser for his local cute puppy rescue home. So snooker has lost its sponsorship - big wow Ron, go play professional pool in the States then. Or train to be a plumber. Or anything really, just shut up whinging about £40,000 jackpots when there's hundreds of thousands losing their jobs and homes. He doesn't have a point, he just has an ability to make money from a "sport" that isn't valued by enough people for him to earn a super-sized living anymore. Tough tits. Next up will be Championship players bitching because they can no longer afford garish mock-Georgian mansions because of falling match ticket sales. He may have something legitimate to say about his "sport" but he didn't - he was just being a self-centred prick who came across as a bit of a cunt. Are we allowed to say **** now? Seems not. Ha, cheeky Daggers, cheeky.
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