Boyes may not have covered himself in glory, but I think Hatch comes off terribly in that story, too, to be honest.
Europe Mosconi Cup Team Finalised
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Boyes may not have covered himself in glory, but I think Hatch comes off terribly in that story, too, to be honest.
I looked it up.
This will be the 21st Cup. Ralf has been on 16 teams, missing in 1995, 2004, 2005, 2012, and 2014.
Boyes deserved it. Doesn't surprise me you try to spin it differently.
Remind me to care, what you think ! To be honest ! :wink:
Thanks. I thought it seemed like he's always there. I didn't remember that he had missed in 2012.
Ron Swanson
Banned
Whatever happened, which was next to nothing from what i can tell, seems like another example of our american friends not understanding british banter to me...
This is a really strong team, don't kid yourselves! Darren and Niels are two of the premier players alive (both an equal match for Shane), Karl has a proven history in big events and the Mosconi, Nick is a fast rising star (3rd in the super tough U.S. Open last week) and Mark is a solid veteran who always seems to play well under pressure. I don't see any weaknesses here. Team USA are the underdogs, there's no two ways about it.
Ron Swanson
Banned
This is a really strong team, don't kid yourselves! Darren and Niels are two of the premier players alive (both an equal match for Shane), Karl has a proven history in big events and the Mosconi, Nick is a fast rising star (3rd in the super tough U.S. Open last week) and Mark is a solid veteran who always seems to play well under pressure. I don't see any weaknesses here. Team USA are the underdogs, there's no two ways about it.
Maybe so, but i dont see that as a team. Add a new coach, and it's possible the wheels will come off.
It is pure BS that Karl was chosen over Thostern. If you make an excuse by participations in Eurotour, then why did they not pick Van Den Berg, hes no1 in the european classement. Otherwise, Thostern's achievement this year is far better than Karl. And dont even try to mention WCOP, if the tourney matter that much so why didnt put it in the list of tourneys for the race-to-mosconi.
Dirty politic and pure bias.
I am european and I feel ashamed for this decision.
Dirty politic and pure bias.
I am european and I feel ashamed for this decision.
Ron Swanson
Banned
I tend to agree. I think daz has a lot of influence here.
payback's a biotch when you piss off Mark Griffin.
as for Karl, i can't say as i'm surprised that he was the 2nd wildcard. i guess he's got more appeal in his skin tight pants, stretching for that long shot....
it's a shame that Thorsten or Melling weren't chosen.
Can you post a link to that? I don't see it.
Ha....I finally caught you....no way you look this up because you are the Rainman of facts.....you clearly just knew it!
Kidding, I have no doubt you have the world's largest list of bookmarks to the answers. You are like the pool oracle.
I think Vandenberg would have been the better choice. And I really like to see Chris Melling play. The choice for Boyes was obviously political in nature since it will be played in Blackpool. Actually pretty smart play by getting the "sixth player" (the croud)more involved.
I'm a little behind....who is the European captain this year? I'm a little surprised Johan Ruijsink isn't at the helm again.
I'm a little behind....who is the European captain this year? I'm a little surprised Johan Ruijsink isn't at the helm again.
Yep...sure enough....his picture is on the team photograph. If Johan had anything to do with the decision to include Boyes on the team, I would have to give the benefit of the doubt to him. One hell of a captain there.