It's very near by taxi from Larkin. 5 to 10 mins and RM5 to RM8 depending on taxi driver.If you're gonna be there Fri, Sat or Sun and want good seats, turn up one hour earlier since it's free seating.I'll be there every day,just not sure when I'll turn up.ABC has been an excellent tournament the last 2 years because of the crowd.The crowd's very appreciative of the players. Especially during Finals, all the players get superstar treatment in terms of applause.
Let me share some mind reading. The last thing LD wants is to turn up for an ABC where all the other top non-CHN MS also sign up.ABC is tougher for LD than an SS.In an SS ,when LD plays an European MS, he's actually getting a match 'break', since no European MS has ever beaten him except PG once (in 2005?).Whereas Asian MS has been taking turns to beat LD in the last year (except fast fuel-leaking INA MS.)So LD can fall to anyone next week.The only reason for LD 's presence is to shore up his own OG08 chances. He's not doing it for CJ.If CJ does not qualify for OG08, LD's chance of winning gold practically evaporates, based on historical conditioning.
The last statement is very bold based on one data point of "historical conditioning". It doesn't make a lot sense in math to me
Well, it's more than math and probabilities, at least for us "veteran critics" .... I'm sure you should be able to notice it, based on previous results, looking at how LD fared when all his colleagues fell before semis. Take the AG 2006, for example. And then move forward from then onwards, how many times did LD win while fighting alone? Good as LD is, I still rate Yang Yang and Han Jian better, they won titles without any "assistance or companionship", so to speak. Not to say that we are not impressed by his consistency, but LD is not invulnerable. You could say he was bundled out by nerves in Athens, but Beijing won't be so kind if he fails again.
Yup, I will probably reach JB early Sat morning. Night drive. You guys on day trip or bunking somewhere in JB?
I have no problem with any predictions based on facts. I have noticed LD or anyone may have this or that weakness. But "If CJ does not qualify for OG08, LD's chance of winning gold practically evaporates, based on historical conditioning" (post #243) went too far. If you'd agree with this kind logic and prediction, there would be no one left with a chance to win baddy gold medal in OG 08. I take this again as a way pjswift wanted to provocatively challenge our brains. As "Take the AG 2006, for example. And then move forward from then onwards, how many times did LD win while fighting alone? Good as LD is, I still rate Yang Yang and Han Jian better", isn't the example a little old? What has happened to LD since that time and in comparison to other players? Chn players usually don't fight alone because they are the top ranked players and there are plenty of them entering SS. Besides, LD is not playing Yang Yang and Han Jian. LD will be up against LCW, TH, etc. Have we witnessed much hope from these players lately?
Kindly get the tickets from Stadium Bandaraya Johore Bahru to purchase the tickets.You can purchase it now. I already bought. For your information of the ticket prices and the time of the game: 15 April -9am to 5.40pm -Free 16 April - 9am to 1.40pm & 5.30pm to 8.50pm -RM 10 17 April -9am to 1pm & 5.50pm to 8.50pm- RM10 18 April - 6.30pm to 9.10pm -RM 20 19 April -1.30pm RM 20 20 April -1.30pm RM 30 Season ticket: RM 60 for 5 days.
Haven't quite decided but probably day trip unless HC has other ideas. Where will you be putting up? New york Hotel?
wah, this uncle is a real vampire eh, no need to sleep ah? or are you on one of your overseas trips again?
Actually this year,Famemas Club is organizing it to the members. Last year, it is all by ourselves. Famemas has its own cheerleaders to lead the whole stadium. It will be a memorable experiences to feel when you are a part of the team that contributes to the victory of the players especially own local talents. We will definitely rock the stadium and show to the world that we are the best supporters in Asian.
strong line up fr most countries as all fighting for OG points. i wonder what happen to Ng Hui Lin? why Lim Khim Wah/Wong Pei Tty instead of Khim Wah/Ng Hui Lin? NHL is not playing in WD also with GLY. KKK/GLY? better to pair KKK/WPT instead since they paired up before and are quite good. Lim/Ooi for WD. A KLRC and BAM player pairing? i thought Lim's regular partner is Haw. A few surprise pairing but hope that MAS will do well
thanks for the info. surprised that there is an break in the afternoon for the 1st and 2nd round matches on 16th and 17th april.
