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Poker Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 09:36:48 AM

Title: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 09:36:48 AM
What with the APAT United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship exactly 1 calender month away - I have only just noticed something.

This is on the 8th of December in Machester!! They have put this on the same day as the fight of the century - Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather?!

Before any smart ass says - yes I know the fight is in Vegas - however Manchester will be buzzing because their prize man is in action.

Poor planning by APAT or just coincidence? You decide... ;)
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: APAT on November 08, 2007, 10:04:19 AM
...7...8...9...
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Jon MW on November 08, 2007, 10:14:53 AM
I don"t understand why this is a problem?

It"s not like they"ve scheduled the tournament to clash with a big football cup final in they city. That would make all the hotels either full or more expensive, so that would be a problem.

But at a practical level, what problem does this cause?
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: janc on November 08, 2007, 10:27:17 AM

What with the APAT United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship exactly 1 calender month away - I have only just noticed something.

This is on the 8th of December in Machester!! They have put this on the same day as the fight of the century - Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather?!

Before any smart ass says - yes I know the fight is in Vegas - however Manchester will be buzzing because their prize man is in action.

Poor planning by APAT or just coincidence? You decide... ;)
you can please some of the people some of the time but, you can"t please all of the people all of the time. (perhaps you should have consulted with the wbo before planning season 2)
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 10:35:22 AM
I know where I"m watching the fight then!!  Should be a decent atmosphere there!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Philippos13 on November 08, 2007, 11:10:50 AM
the fight of the century? obviously the winner should get a free £75 buy in to manchester...
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 11:55:56 AM

the fight of the century? obviously the winner should get a free £75 buy in to manchester...


LOL ;D im sure they would jump at the chance
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 12:01:26 PM

the fight of the century?


Without doubt.
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 12:04:11 PM


the fight of the century?

Without doubt.


this phrase is used to much in too many fights - but this is the real deal!!!
i cant wait for this fights. i never say this about a box office event as think charging extra on top of sports package is a con - but this is worth every penny!!!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 12:16:53 PM
There hasn"t been a bigger fight in the last 7 years - so it"s easily the fight of the century.

In my opinion anyway.  But I fold KK first hand to a shove - so what do I know?
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 13:45:43 PM

In my opinion anyway.  But I fold KK first hand to a shove - so what do I know?


HAHA ;D not gona let that go eh?!  ;)
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 13:56:21 PM
I"m in the minority on this one.  But I would let it go...you know, let it go...as in fold...where"s my coat?
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 14:08:36 PM

I"m in the minority on this one.  But I would let it go...you know, let it go...as in fold...where"s my coat?


on that note - let me get your coat for you ;D

p.s. missed u at walsall, if you drop your address on a PM to me i will post you the samples
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: linziwan on November 08, 2007, 17:26:31 PM
I really don"t see what the problem is - would rather be playing poker than watching two guys beating each other to a pulp....  I hate boxing...    :(  give me a good, well run, poker tournament anytime.

Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 17:32:56 PM


I"m in the minority on this one.  But I would let it go...you know, let it go...as in fold...where"s my coat?


on that note - let me get your coat for you ;D

p.s. missed u at walsall, if you drop your address on a PM to me i will post you the samples


Will do.  
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 17:33:38 PM

I really don"t see what the problem is - would rather be playing poker than watching two guys beating each other to a pulp....  I hate boxing...    :(  give me a good, well run, poker tournament anytime.


Hopefully, it will just be one boxer beating the cocky American to a pulp.

;D
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 17:33:55 PM

I"m in the minority on this one.  But I would let it go...you know, let it go...as in fold...where"s my coat?


I would fold, but i"m a coward.

I don"t see how this fight being on is a problem, except for the fact i miss a lock-in round the local.  :o
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Bodddders on November 08, 2007, 17:34:29 PM
Can"t see a problem, don"t most of these fights normally start at about 2-3 in the morning.
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 17:40:33 PM
This one will probably start later/earlier than that, like 4/5 in the morning.
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 17:40:44 PM
People are getting a bit serious about this matter.LOL ;D

Was more intended light heartedly and as a joke. Not exactly goning to clash. Just bringing it to peoples attention.

CALM DOWN ;D ;D
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 17:41:21 PM

This one will probably start later/earlier than that, like 4/5 in the morning.


worth the sleepless night though!!!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 17:45:42 PM
My only worry is that the casino might try to turf us out before the fight"s finished!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 17:48:08 PM
My only worry is i won"t have any money left to buy a drink by the time the fight starts  ;D
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 17:48:36 PM
Mine"s a Guinness.  Thanks ;D
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 17:50:55 PM

Mine"s a Guinness.  Thanks ;D


I feel for the safety of others if your still drinking Guiness at 4 in the morning  :o
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: duke3016 on November 08, 2007, 18:04:20 PM


Mine"s a Guinness.  Thanks ;D


I feel for the safety of others if your still drinking Guiness at 4 in the morning  :o


??? don"t see the problem
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 18:08:19 PM
Probably isn"t one but if it was me drinking Guiness until 4 in the morning i"d have to be removed from the casino probably unconscious  ;D
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 18:11:28 PM
what time do casinos stay open until then. this fight wont start until abuot 4-5am!!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: Phil_Crozier on November 08, 2007, 18:14:21 PM
I think Manchester is open until 6am
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: RioRodent on November 08, 2007, 18:58:29 PM

I think Manchester is open until 6am


I think they have to shut earlier on a Sat night... church in the morning don"t you know!
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 20:32:29 PM
If I"m staying over in Manchester, I can guarantee I"ll still be drinking Guinness at 4 in the morning.

The main events usually start at about 4am our time.  If the casino isn"t showing it (which they"d be mad not to).  We"ll have to find another venue to watch it.

You reckon anyone in Manchester will be interested in the fight?
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: asarge on November 08, 2007, 23:09:21 PM

You reckon anyone in Manchester will be interested in the fight?


have a feeling a couple of them might ;)
Title: Re: Poor Planning by APAT - United Kingdom Amateur Poker Championship
Post by: kinboshi on November 08, 2007, 23:12:17 PM


You reckon anyone in Manchester will be interested in the fight?


have a feeling a couple of them might ;)


;D