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The sourest of sour grapes

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:26 am
by Weybridge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/59392405

Toys well and truly out of the pram!

Re: The sourest of sour grapes

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:52 am
by Portchesterblue2
thats just so sad, especially when he starts talking about it not being their livelihood, no mate he has got a job too so he doesnt get to practise all day everyday like you, so you should be able to beat him shouldnt you.
take your medicine and grow a set

Re: The sourest of sour grapes

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:10 am
by Weybridge
£4million in career prize money, and earned £260,000 over 2020-21.

Plus personal sponsorship.

He also forgets there are only about 120 tour professionals at the moment, because people can't/won't travel. And his opponent finished fifth in the national amateur rankings to make up the numbers on the tour. He may as well be a pro.

Re: The sourest of sour grapes

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:27 am
by Sam_Brown
Weybridge wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:10 am £4million in career prize money, and earned £260,000 over 2020-21.

Plus personal sponsorship.

He also forgets there are only about 120 tour professionals at the moment, because people can't/won't travel. And his opponent finished fifth in the national amateur rankings to make up the numbers on the tour. He may as well be a pro.
Well if he can beat the likes of Murphy then he certainly looks to have a chance of making it in the future.