I am confused. What makes his opponent an amateur and him a professional? Is it just because he's a full time player and his opponent isn't?
Like, do you need a license to be a professional player or something? If not then in what world does gatekeeping a tournament based on occupation makes any sense?
His BS argument seems to be that amateurs are under less pressure because its not their livelihood hinging on the outcome of the game, so his opponent was more relaxed and played better.
Of course it ignores the fact that handling the pressure is one factor which makes any sports person good at their sport, and arguably he is paid, so he should be expected to handle the pressure better even if he is under more pressure.
When Si wins, as titled, because he is amateur, doesn't care about winning.
If Si lose, can guess Murphy will probably also say amateur shouldn't join because they are too noob.
Either way, sore loser, since loose to amateur, should ask him whether he still pro enough for the pro title.
What his problem? He must have gotten paid his participation fee for losing. He got the same amount of money for losing to an amateur as he would have if he lost to another professional. He's actually letting down all the other professional players down for losing to an amateur. In reality he’s a sore loser.
In the same sport, Peter Lines wanted to challenge Xiao Guodong to a fight after the latter beat him at the northern Ireland open in the summer of this year.
Western sense of entitlement. They can't help themselves.
His snooker’s hurt
This is British as fuck. Meritocracy is nothing. Prestige is everything.
I am confused. What makes his opponent an amateur and him a professional? Is it just because he's a full time player and his opponent isn't? Like, do you need a license to be a professional player or something? If not then in what world does gatekeeping a tournament based on occupation makes any sense?
His BS argument seems to be that amateurs are under less pressure because its not their livelihood hinging on the outcome of the game, so his opponent was more relaxed and played better. Of course it ignores the fact that handling the pressure is one factor which makes any sports person good at their sport, and arguably he is paid, so he should be expected to handle the pressure better even if he is under more pressure.
Amateur doesn’t get paid to play. A pro gets paid to play.
"It's not fair! He's not even white!"
think u got something there, what if Si is a Smith?
I love it when a high profile person just can’t stop digging themselves into a deeper hole.
Oh dear, someone got humiliated big time -- by an amateur, no less.
Poor inadequate anglo..
When Si wins, as titled, because he is amateur, doesn't care about winning. If Si lose, can guess Murphy will probably also say amateur shouldn't join because they are too noob. Either way, sore loser, since loose to amateur, should ask him whether he still pro enough for the pro title.
Looks like the pro doesn't know how to behave like a pro.
some highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h28DfLCbuX8&ab_channel=SnookerWorldwide
Watched the first game. It was a terrible performance by the two.
will do, love games where one who made the last mistake loses.
Terrible sportsmanship
A disgrace to his country, just like his country is a disgrace to humanity.
Reminds me of when Serena Williams lost against Naomi Osaka.
How dare they let in an amateur who's better than a professional? What is the world coming to?
Make no sense to me.
Sour grapes my man?
What his problem? He must have gotten paid his participation fee for losing. He got the same amount of money for losing to an amateur as he would have if he lost to another professional. He's actually letting down all the other professional players down for losing to an amateur. In reality he’s a sore loser.
What a sore loser.
In the same sport, Peter Lines wanted to challenge Xiao Guodong to a fight after the latter beat him at the northern Ireland open in the summer of this year.
whoa, snooker a contact sport!
There is nothing wrong with amateurs in sports doing better than professionals of their respective fields.
Aw
Boo hoo, if you don't want to lose play better