Albin plays league, has done so for many years
Nick, Niels, Ralf & Oliver play in the same league.
You know what I mean...American BAR leagues. Johnnyt
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You know what I mean...American BAR leagues. Johnnyt
Wow, get off Shane's nuts.
Albin just won World 9 ball showcasing to the world but he still has to showcase his skills in some gambling match
That only makes Shane look bad and look like sore loser coming so soon after his loss.
True.
Silly really cos these people are only magnifying the loss and making Shane look like sore loser. What Shane wants now is time off and go fishing to forget this ordeal
Nobody on here has the power to make Shane look like anything. The actions and speculations of others are in no way connected to Shane.
thanks for the reply joey
your reason for asking the question to get him more well known and showcasing his skills...is admirable
i never would have guessed
Corpse,
AZ hasn't changed all that much.
People continue to have and share different perspectives.
I think some of the whiners in this thread just don't like gambling and so they see my question as some kind of an affront to them because of their position but it's really just curiosity on my part.
But YES, I would love to see Albin gamble with Shane BUT ONLY IF ALBIN gambles. If he doesn't gamble, no problem.
Now as for that Karl Boyes guy.... :smilewinkgrin:
JoeyA
AZ hasn't changed all that much.
People continue to have and share different perspectives.
I think some of the whiners in this thread just don't like gambling and so they see my question as some kind of an affront to them because of their position but it's really just curiosity on my part.
But YES, I would love to see Albin gamble with Shane BUT ONLY IF ALBIN gambles. If he doesn't gamble, no problem.
Now as for that Karl Boyes guy.... :smilewinkgrin:
JoeyA
This thread is 4 days old, and it looks to me like you're still ignoring the suggestions made by the so called "whiners"
https://www.facebook.com/albin.ouschan?fref=ts
If you really care that much, you can message him and ask him.
Yeah... but this was really just another "yeah but SVB would beat him for the dough" thread and most people know that despite the attempts to claim otherwise.
Joey probably just does not want to disrespect Albin right to his face"book" and would rather just beat his drum about SVB being the favorite for the cash here.
27 million points for jaycast16!!!!!
It's just a question. No one is trying to disrespect anyone.
I have a lot of respect for all pool players, especially the elite ones, who carry themselves as well as Albin does.
You and some of the whiners act like Shane is the favorite for the cash but unlike you and the rest of the whiners, I believe elite players like Albin CAN PLAY FOR THE CASH if they chose to. Talent is talent and Albin has plenty of that.
With all of the knowledge on this forum, you would think that someone would know if Albin gambles or not.
If Albin doesn't gamble, he sure wouldn't lose any of the respect that I have for him.
Thorsten Hohmann does not gamble and I hold him with great esteem and Shane doesn't have to beat Thorsten at any game.
It's all good if Albin doesn't gamble. It's no big deal. You guys make it sound like it's the end of the world if a pool player doesn't gamble.
To me, it's kind of like if a player chooses to not play one pocket, or any other game. That doesn't make them any less of a player.
The way you whiners are acting, you make it look like if someone doesn't gamble, they are lessor in your eyes. To me, not gambling, doesn't change the way I feel about a player, nor does it affect the way I feel about a player if they don't play a particular game. :shrug:
JoeyA
I have a lot of respect for all pool players, especially the elite ones, who carry themselves as well as Albin does.
You and some of the whiners act like Shane is the favorite for the cash but unlike you and the rest of the whiners, I believe elite players like Albin CAN PLAY FOR THE CASH if they chose to. Talent is talent and Albin has plenty of that.
With all of the knowledge on this forum, you would think that someone would know if Albin gambles or not.
If Albin doesn't gamble, he sure wouldn't lose any of the respect that I have for him.
Thorsten Hohmann does not gamble and I hold him with great esteem and Shane doesn't have to beat Thorsten at any game.
It's all good if Albin doesn't gamble. It's no big deal. You guys make it sound like it's the end of the world if a pool player doesn't gamble.
To me, it's kind of like if a player chooses to not play one pocket, or any other game. That doesn't make them any less of a player.
The way you whiners are acting, you make it look like if someone doesn't gamble, they are lessor in your eyes. To me, not gambling, doesn't change the way I feel about a player, nor does it affect the way I feel about a player if they don't play a particular game. :shrug:
JoeyA
Lol...
You act like Shane isn't the favorite in every way in every game...lol...
Jaden
^^^^^--------Doesn't care if America haters label him as a Shane nuthugger...It's called being a fan...
You act like Shane isn't the favorite in every way in every game...lol...
Jaden
^^^^^--------Doesn't care if America haters label him as a Shane nuthugger...It's called being a fan...
For Joey,
He does not gamble for big money. He might play some sets for 500-1000 for the purpose of playing pool seriously, not to win his next meal.
That's what they do in Europe.
For others who wonder "how can he pay his bills without gambling?"
Well his goverment pay him a salary for being high level athelete.
He has a pretigious pool school with Jasmin.
He has a bunch of sponsors (even a car dealer is one of his sponsors)
How did he get to this level and win?
Working out to improve his stamina
Practice like crazy (freaking real practices)
Mental training
A lot of tournments playing
Shane admitted he ran out of gas at the end. Ever seen Shane being tired in a gambling match?
Hey, maybe tournament is an even tougher marathon than gambling.
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He does not gamble for big money. He might play some sets for 500-1000 for the purpose of playing pool seriously, not to win his next meal.
That's what they do in Europe.
For others who wonder "how can he pay his bills without gambling?"
Well his goverment pay him a salary for being high level athelete.
He has a pretigious pool school with Jasmin.
He has a bunch of sponsors (even a car dealer is one of his sponsors)
How did he get to this level and win?
Working out to improve his stamina
Practice like crazy (freaking real practices)
Mental training
A lot of tournments playing
Shane admitted he ran out of gas at the end. Ever seen Shane being tired in a gambling match?
Hey, maybe tournament is an even tougher marathon than gambling.
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HelloBaby!
THIS!
Thank you for your reply. I wasn't sure if Albin gambled or not. I'm glad you answered that. So the answer is that he does but not for big money, nor to win his next meal. :smile:
I like that and respect that entirely. I don't know why I thought that he might gamble. To me $500- $1000 sets or Euro is a very nice bet.
You could easily be right about the tournaments being more of a marathon than gambling. I know when I play in the Semi-annual White Diamonds $100,000.00 weekend bar table tournament, I feel like I was driven to exhaustion no matter how much exercise and rest I get before the event.
Thanks for the reply! I knew someone on here knew what's up.
JoeyA
THIS!
Thank you for your reply. I wasn't sure if Albin gambled or not. I'm glad you answered that. So the answer is that he does but not for big money, nor to win his next meal. :smile:
I like that and respect that entirely. I don't know why I thought that he might gamble. To me $500- $1000 sets or Euro is a very nice bet.
You could easily be right about the tournaments being more of a marathon than gambling. I know when I play in the Semi-annual White Diamonds $100,000.00 weekend bar table tournament, I feel like I was driven to exhaustion no matter how much exercise and rest I get before the event.
Thanks for the reply! I knew someone on here knew what's up.
JoeyA
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He seems to have everything in order. Good for him and his sister!
HelloBaby!
THIS!
Thank you for your reply. I wasn't sure if Albin gambled or not. I'm glad you answered that. So the answer is that he does but not for big money, nor to win his next meal. :smile:
I like that and respect that entirely. I don't know why I thought that he might gamble. To me $500- $1000 sets or Euro is a very nice bet.
You could easily be right about the tournaments being more of a marathon than gambling. I know when I play in the Semi-annual White Diamonds $100,000.00 weekend bar table tournament, I feel like I was driven to exhaustion no matter how much exercise and rest I get before the event.
Thanks for the reply! I knew someone on here knew what's up.
JoeyA
You welcome.
Nothing is definite though.
I see no reason why he should refuse a challenge match or an offer from a backer (John French excluded lol) to come and play for free and get 30% of the cheese like other so-call gambler-with-others'-money kind of players
. One thing I'm pretty sure he's not gonna come and ask around for a backer though. His life is perfect, quoted his words. Why bothers.
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Getting GREAT FEEDBACK from HelloBaby!
HelloBaby,
I wonder if the live stream audience would welcome 500-1000 dollar matches with multiple players, competing from all over the world?
I also wonder if the European players in general would welcome an opportunity to compete one on one against America's best players. You suggest that Albin might consider playing for 30% of the wager. Do you think most European players would consider doing the same?
What discipline and what kind of races or ahead sets do you think would be attractive to them and the live stream audience. (johnnyt chime in please. I know you have been disenchanted with the supposed lack of authenticity in the match wagers in some matches of the past, others welcome too.)
Since travel costs are so high perhaps, these type of live stream events could be contracted before or after other USA events.
Thanks again for the feedback. It's always nice to hear the opinions of others on the other side of the pond and from those who aren't just whining about those of us who enjoy seeing interest in our sport.
JoeyA
HelloBaby,
I wonder if the live stream audience would welcome 500-1000 dollar matches with multiple players, competing from all over the world?
I also wonder if the European players in general would welcome an opportunity to compete one on one against America's best players. You suggest that Albin might consider playing for 30% of the wager. Do you think most European players would consider doing the same?
What discipline and what kind of races or ahead sets do you think would be attractive to them and the live stream audience. (johnnyt chime in please. I know you have been disenchanted with the supposed lack of authenticity in the match wagers in some matches of the past, others welcome too.)
Since travel costs are so high perhaps, these type of live stream events could be contracted before or after other USA events.
Thanks again for the feedback. It's always nice to hear the opinions of others on the other side of the pond and from those who aren't just whining about those of us who enjoy seeing interest in our sport.
JoeyA
You welcome.
Nothing is definite though.
I see no reason why he should refuse a challenge match or an offer from a backer (John French excluded lol) to come and play for free and get 30% of the cheese like other so-call gambler-with-others'-money kind of players
One thing I'm pretty sure he's not gonna come and ask around for a backer though. His life is perfect, quoted his words. Why bothers.
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I have said absolutely nothing that could be construed like that in the slightest.
If they "did" gamble in a long set I am putting my money on the guy with tons of experience gambling in long sets, as would every other person from the Action Room who "actually" gamble on pool matches.
It has nothing to due with raw skill or talent and everything to do with experience and previous proven success in those types of matches.
The thing is they don't really have a reason for coming and playing "for the audience". If it's really for the audience, why doesn't the audience pay for it. Like a challenge match.
For the wager, I can speak for nobody but IMO why should anyone refuse such an offer, even if it's one time. The worst case he loses and life moves on. He doesnt risk anything.
However, I can see alot of time and works to put this up.
1. The player has to spend time to communicate with the potential backer.
2. The backer must be trustworthy and the money must be posted.
3. In some cases I totally understand some players wont even come for such "free lunch" because they have tight schedule and unless the match is set near a tourney like US Open, Im not sure they even bother.
To sum up, they need a reason to come. A guy like Albin wont bother come and play a match with Justin Bergman "for the American audience". No disrespect for Justin but if only for the sake of playing pool against a worthy opponent. Albin can find a bunch of guys similar or better, even slightly weaker than Justin to play with in EU.
I see your point of getting the world champion here so you can have a good ppv. But what's in it for him? Again no disrespect, who cares about and an audience of few hundred ppvers. The guy is the world champion. This is not personal nor arrogant but plain common sense imo.
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