More grumbling about the WNT.
It started with a thread from Elliott Sanderson. Sanderson posted on Facebook about his 9th place finish at the Beasley Open. Jayson Shaw and Denis Grabe responded.
The big surprise was Shaw’s comments. He is not a happy camper.
SHAW: Unlucky pal. Ps these small ranking events need to go should minimum 20k added
DENIS GRABE: Thats what I was talking 10y ago. Now we back again. Standards and $ money need to be set for it to be a ranking event
SHAW: Stupid need be proper events with good added money. Show the top players playing these events not worth it and every place have different tables different pocket size winner breaks alternate breaks shambles
GRABE: 100%. And also players opinions are not being asked
SHAW: We are just sheep and the expect us to follow has to be a point where we all come together and stand up for the better
GARY DANIEL GULLETT: Isnt that what Matchroom is supposed to be doing?
SHAW: What do you mean, bud?
GULLETT: Isnt it Matchroom thats taken on the task of building the sport, in this instance, in USA. Choosing venues that meet the standards and requirements of Matchroom. Added money, table specs etc. I support Matchroom and hoping they are the savior the sport needs to grow. But if im to be honest, it seems the shine has worn off and its become stagnant. I could be way off base but thats what im seeing from a fans perspective.
SHAW: No I think that ship has sailed they just putting events together to fill the calendar up and making it look like we have all these ranking events
(NOTE: I am not sure if the final Shaw response was to GULLETT's question or Grabe's comments. The sequence of responses was unclear).