right? you'd think the tournament was in Doha. I don't get why they gatekeep these events (with high ticket prices/venue choices/or whatever it may be). The championships in the early 2000s (Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pasay & Quezon City) had crazy good crowds. Pool has only gotten bigger since then...
Very good point. But I think there is a level of sports psychology that Johan brings to the table that Mark does not. I've had discussions with both of them (even a clinic with Mark way back) so thats my anecdotal take 🤷♂️
Like 8intheside mentioned, the team was put together super quick so it...
I gotta disagree. I think when Johan lead the squad they finally began training correctly. From a great Billiards Digest article I come back to all the time...
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"When Johan Ruysink was captain of the European Mosconi Cup squad a decade ago he would occasionally walk past the...
This. It has always confused me why Derby and other events (Turning Stone comes to mind) finish at odd ball hours on a Sunday evening. Shift the event back a day, or however many days you need to, to ensure a prime time Saturday evening final when the venue is loaded with people. I know Derby...