Blair & Bankier

[Markymark]

Continue their march up the world rankings by easily despatching the world no.11 Koreans in two sets. The quarters look possible, which would take them ever nearer the top 20 already (and possible olympic qualification??!!).

They're already the no.4 pair in Britain and given the horrendous form of Clark and Kellogg (when did they last win a game?!), perhaps they could make Beijing?

[alansd]

Have they not already beaten Lindley and Rapayan a couple of times?
I think Bejing is pushing it Mark but I like that Jock optimism!!

[Markymark]

Have they not already beaten Lindley and Rapayan a couple of times?
I think Bejing is pushing it Mark but I like that Jock optimism!!

Well they only have to be top 16 and no.2 in Britain to qualify. They'll be top 20ish after this week and closing in on Clark & Kellogg who are going in the opposite direction.

[alansd]

They are mid thirties at the moment still behind Middleton and Parker/smith. Fot Kellog and Clark to drop out of the top 16 would require an amazing drop in form. All they need is a decent draw or two and they are fine. Also dont forget Blair and Banikier are still having to go through qualifying so its quite possible they dont make the main draw of a couple of tournaments!

[Luncheon]

So even if you're right and Clark and Kellogg are on a run of low form, it is unlikely to continue.
Every pair/player goes through bad form and then it will pick up again.

As soon as Clark and Kellogg find a slow hall, their results will most definitely improve. The ability for Clark to move the shuttle around in a slower hall is brilliant....so if they get those couple of results as Al said, then Blair and Bankier won't get to no.2 for Beijing....if the target was Beijing then forming the partnership was left too late!

[alansd]

So you've been on your run of bad form for about 3 seasons now chris?

[Markymark]

So even if you're right and Clark and Kellogg are on a run of low form, it is unlikely to continue.
Every pair/player goes through bad form and then it will pick up again.

As soon as Clark and Kellogg find a slow hall, their results will most definitely improve. The ability for Clark to move the shuttle around in a slower hall is brilliant....so if they get those couple of results as Al said, then Blair and Bankier won't get to no.2 for Beijing....if the target was Beijing then forming the partnership was left too late!

I think the target probably wasn't Beijing, but they've given themselves a shot at it. They've beaten Lindley and Rayappan already this season, plus two other top 20 pairs. Top 16 is definitely possible by the cut-off, but I agree, I think it unlikely that they will get to no.2 in the UK by then.

[Woody]

Given that Blair changes partners like some people change the shuttle what makes people think theywould still be together at the Olympics anyway.

Not a chance of getting to No 2 unless someone else gets injured.

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Finally a sensible post !!

[David69]

Dream on Mark. Come down off that big Pink fluffy cloud of yours :p

[Markymark]

Dream on Mark. Come down off that big Pink fluffy cloud of yours :p

It's not that out of the question! Robert has been top 10 before and Imogen is a very talented, very young player who will only get better. Clark & Kellogg getting better? Don't think so.

I admit it's not likely right now, but I bet you they get close to no.2 in Britain

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Close but no pink cigar !!

[Markymark]

Close but no pink cigar !!

Oh, you're quick. It's a laugh a minute when you're around!

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Generally as a rule, in regards to betting.

Anything Marky claims generally should be bet against (every time!!)

How's your favourite two bags of sugar getting on ?

[Markymark]

Generally as a rule, in regards to betting.

Anything Marky claims generally should be bet against (every time!!)

How's your favourite two bags of sugar getting on ?

Well, I'll give you that. But I'm bound to be right at some point. :D

[alansd]

bags of sugar??

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

bags of sugar??

Indeed !! Two of them as well !!

[alansd]

Still not got a clue what you mean by that though!

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

On a little side topic as opposed to an off topic, what do you get called when you hit 1000 Marky ?

Forum Princess ?

:D

[Markymark]

On a little side topic as opposed to an off topic, what do you get called when you hit 1000 Marky ?

Forum Princess ?

:D

Well, any lesser title would be an insult to be honest.

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Marky can you give me your prediction on the Bankier/Blair Match ... just about to go online and put a bet on !!

Quick quick !!

[Woody]

COR I wouldn't bother as they lost in two easily to a Danish pair.

Gaila and Nathan through to qtrs.

Gail and Donna beat Joanne and Natalie to reach qtrs as well.

Smith lost in the first round but they guy who beat him has beaten Hidyat today.

Didn't see vaughn in the draw!! Injured again??

[Markymark]

COR I wouldn't bother as they ost in two easily to a Danish pair.

Gaila and Nathan through to qtrs.

Gail and Donna beat Joanne and Natalie to reach qtrs as well.

Smith lost in the first round but they guy who beat him has beaten Hidyat today.

Didn't see vaughn in the draw!! Injured again??

Still, good points picked up and with all of Korea's points also to go onto their total, I can see top 20 next week!

[alansd]

and they pair they lost to are very handy. around 10 in the world

Only seen them play once but was very impressed, if britta anderson wasnt so curvy cant see many ladies in the world being better. Absolutley amazing racket skills

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Bit of the old under arm hair as well though Alan !!

:eek:

[alansd]

I didnt pay that much attention... got any photos!

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Hold on .. The Chosen One is off to get his camera !!

[Woody]

Boys calm down.

Topic!!!!!!!!!!

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Boys calm down.

Topic!!!!!!!!!!

What ever happened to the Topic ??

[Luncheon]

still exists...I have 3 a day...go with my hourly donut breaks

[Woody]

Emms and Robertson beat the German pair to reach the semi-finals where they now play a Korean pair.

Emms and Kellogg well beaten by their old adversarys Gao Ling and Ting Ting

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

Woody !!

Back on topic please !!

[Woody]

Touche


However

Emms and Robertson lost to the young Korean pair in the semis