Cue Action Blog Snooker Debate: Do you think that the money ranking system will work?

This week's Cue Action blog twitter snooker debate saw the panel debate the new money ranking list. This saw the panel debate who will benefit from the new money list, who could potentially lose out, whether the money list is better than points list and whether the system will work or not. So, this is what the panel had to say:

Steff Coyle, snooker fan: “Yes, I think it will work, I personally feel that some of the top pros will lose out which will make way for the amateurs. I personally like the system as it gives any player the opportunity to get there foot on the ladder.”

Cue Tracker Ron, run snooker statistics website cuetracker.net: “It will definitely work, but it's too confusing with the different currencies. Also the majority of tournaments have too big a gap between first prize and the rest.”

Johnny May, fan: “Rewards players better, especially the ones who are not used to being in the big time. The ones who have been consistent over a certain period of time will get a taste of what the spotlight is like, instead of playing over a long period to get there. Players who have been inconsistent at the same time will quickly fall down the rankings. Win matches, and you will be rewarded.”

Shaun Murphy, World No.4: “Those that win will benefit. Those that don't will struggle. Isn't that how it's meant to be?”

Chris Vear, snooker fan: “It gives players incentive to work hard for every game in every tournament. Yes, the money will very much help players like the WCH, as he has won a big tournament. “

Paul Rinaldi, snooker coach: “I think it's the best way forward the more you play better the pay and if you can't make money from snooker! Get a job. “

E Jones, fan of snooker: “Yes it will work however I don’t like it one bit. It’s supposed to be a 2 year ranking system Ronnie is top 5 based on a few tournaments, that’s hardly 2 years. Rankings should reward consistency not fluking a win.”

Fin, snooker coach: “At least now they have the opportunity to win money now, which in itself is a massive step up from where they were.”

Vikki, Bulgarian snooker fan: “In my opinion the system would work. Players would be have stimulate to win. I think if they raise the money the players would want to win even more.”

Gary, On Cue Snooker blogger: “I'm not sure the system matters. If you win matches you progress. The only thing that needs looking at is how events compare against each other but that's an issue with both points and pounds. “

Igor, Brazilian snooker fan: “The money list is good, the top players win money if play well, and not all players of the top 16 is playing well.”

 

My opinion on the matter is that the system will work, and will be fairer than the points list. The list will basically benefit anyone that wins lot's of matches and lots of tournaments. However it could see top ranked players that get to lots of Last 16's and Quarter-finals, slip down the rankings if they don't win tournaments on a regular basis.

Most of the other panellists agree that it is the better system, while others think it will be a good system as long as consistency is rewarded, rather than players who win big events, but don't play in small ones still being on top.

Once again it was another top debate, on an important issue regarding snookers future. Looking forward to next week's debate, hopefully it will be even bigger and better.