Who are the best players not to appear...
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Who are the best players not to appear...
...on TV???
And how good are they?
And how good are they?
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Well that's an ironic question but I'll presume you mean "players" not "contestants"
If you look here real quick you will see a good indicator.
So, we're looking at people like Dylan Taylor, James Nguyen, Kevin Stoba, Giles Hutchings, Jen Steadman, Josh Hurst, etc, (but not me cos I'm crap) as the best players who haven't been on TV. You can also see they are of a similar standard to some previous series' semi-finalists/finalists/winners.
If you look here real quick you will see a good indicator.
So, we're looking at people like Dylan Taylor, James Nguyen, Kevin Stoba, Giles Hutchings, Jen Steadman, Josh Hurst, etc, (but not me cos I'm crap) as the best players who haven't been on TV. You can also see they are of a similar standard to some previous series' semi-finalists/finalists/winners.
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Dale Levell.
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Rob Foster
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Matthew of Bayfield.
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Any of them scheduled to appear on TV, or have any plans to?
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Pretty much all of 'em
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Rob said to me at Lincoln that he didn't want to. Shame, he'd kill it.
Eoin Monaghan wrote:
He may not be liked on here, but you have to give some credit to Mark
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.Mark Deeks wrote:Rob said to me at Lincoln that he didn't want to. Shame, he'd kill it.
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
Jen's gonna be the most fun to watch
Possibly the first contestant to accelerate with a mic clipped...
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WE ARE SO OVER!Adam Gillard wrote: Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.
Zarte, fancy getting hitched?
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Re: Who are the best contestants not to appear...
It'll be different... but yeah, why not?Jennifer Steadman wrote:WE ARE SO OVER!Adam Gillard wrote: Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.
Zarte, fancy getting hitched?
Possibly the first contestant to accelerate with a mic clipped...
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Jen, you've misunderstood me - Rob has been on apterous since 2009, so I've most (i.e., longest) looked forward to seeing him on Countdown. Of course I eagerly await your TV appearance(s) too!Jennifer Steadman wrote:WE ARE SO OVER!Adam Gillard wrote: Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.
Zarte, fancy getting hitched?
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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Wow, that was smooth. I'm not even being sarcastic, I've not even seen oil that slick...Adam Gillard wrote:Jen, you've misunderstood me - Rob has been on apterous since 2009, so I've most (i.e., longest) looked forward to seeing him on Countdown. Of course I eagerly await your TV appearance(s) too!Jennifer Steadman wrote:WE ARE SO OVER!Adam Gillard wrote: Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.
Zarte, fancy getting hitched?
Possibly the first contestant to accelerate with a mic clipped...
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Anyone know what's up with Rob? He hasn't played since the 12th Feb
Very strong letters & conundrum player, he'd be up there and challenging for any given series.
Very strong letters & conundrum player, he'd be up there and challenging for any given series.
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Zarte Siempre wrote:It'll be different... but yeah, why not?Jennifer Steadman wrote:Zarte, fancy getting hitched?
Adam Gillard wrote:Jen, you've misunderstood me - Rob has been on apterous since 2009, so I've most (i.e., longest) looked forward to seeing him on Countdown. Of course I eagerly await your TV appearance(s) too!Jennifer Steadman wrote:WE ARE SO OVER!Adam Gillard wrote: Rob is the prospective contestant I've most looked forward to seeing on the show.
Bigamy time!
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I asked at the finals and he mentioned how he was now at uni and very busy with that. Said he wouldn't be appearing too soon.Andy Platt wrote:Anyone know what's up with Rob? He hasn't played since the 12th Feb
Very strong letters & conundrum player, he'd be up there and challenging for any given series.
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He's signed up for the Masters so should be around again soon. He'd definitely be near or at the top of my 'list of players who should get their arse on the show', closely followed by Matt Bayfield. Both are co-event winners so they really have no excuse other than 'I can't be arsed'.Andy Platt wrote:Anyone know what's up with Rob? He hasn't played since the 12th Feb
Very strong letters & conundrum player, he'd be up there and challenging for any given series.
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Is also a good excuse, I suppose.Eoin Monaghan wrote:I asked at the finals and he mentioned how he was now at uni and very busy with that. Said he wouldn't be appearing too soon.
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Not ironic, just a bit thick on my part... Title edited!Andy Platt wrote:Well that's an ironic question but I'll presume you mean "players" not "contestants"
If you look here real quick you will see a good indicator.
So, we're looking at people like Dylan Taylor, James Nguyen, Kevin Stoba, Giles Hutchings, Jen Steadman, Josh Hurst, etc, (but not me cos I'm crap) as the best players who haven't been on TV. You can also see they are of a similar standard to some previous series' semi-finalists/finalists/winners.
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Re: Who are the best players not to appear...
There are also players who have been on but have since improved massively, so haven't been on in anything like the form they are now. E.g. Dan McColm and Bob De Caux.
Edit - Also Drew Halliburton.
Edit - Also Drew Halliburton.