Tony G response

[byronkincaid]

This thread has the potential to be the best ever Tony seems to be saying that he's considerably richer than The Camel and considerably better at poker than 3 members of the Hendon Mob. Perhaps a little sit n go could be arranged or something.  Tikay could do the live updates and we need someone to take some bets, my money's on the w*****

[Sunday8pm]

and what is a sit and go going to achieve? JESUS

[byronkincaid]

A bit of fun JESUS

[Sunday8pm]

hehe 

i love debates

[Karabiner]

It's called humour Sunday.

The  was a clue.

[owner]

Diva,

Live update, day two, page 12 onwards.

[divaflava]

TVM Owner, was hoping for a quick read b4 lunch but now I'm back from lunch it'll probably be even more interesting. Cheers!

[Ironside]

please debate the antics and the statement made by tonyg in this thread but please try and keep it civil even if the orginal post went against blonde ethos.

[divaflava]

Reads like a lot of people having agendas to settle and some poor reporting by el blondie triggering the grief. "embarrassment to blonde" might have been said in the heat of the moment, but is out of order and undoubtedly served as the cue for a lot of people with axes to grind to get swinging.

Tikay's reporting on the other hand is how it should be, leave the criticism implied and discuss it after the event.

Shame really. The response should never have been necessary (although some of the personal insults levied should have meant the thread being removed instantly if the blonde moderators were being consistent, rather than using it to give someone enough rope to hang themselves with).

My opinion is that in the long term is that Blonde is the poorer for it if Tony G's role is reduced. You knew how he played the game when he joined FFredS. And he seemed to have the commerical nous to help you grow. Good luck in finding a replacement that has the same skill set with your type of personality.

Anyway, having spent a while reading round what happened I wanted to express my opinion.

BTW, I am also most unimpressed that the four hero members reading the thread at the time couldn't spare a couple of seconds to point me in the direction of the controversy. if you don't want people to read it, delete it.

[ariston]

I have to say when Tony joined the forum a few of the longer standing members thought gulp. We had just witnessed your antics at the Aviation and although you may think you were entertaining you were in fact a disgrace. I remember a post saying how you would fit in with Blonde and how you were trying to put that behind you. When you played at the Vic I heard nothing but good reports about you and your antics and you generally behavior, however....put you in front of American TV cameras and you again become a mindless moron. If you want to fit in with the squeeling,boorish Americans then please go join their forums and play over there full time. The Mob may not be the worlds best players (who is? Poker is a game of oppinions after all) but they don't need slating on here as they are "friends" of the forum. The Camel is an absolute gent and I believe considerably higher in the rankings than yourself, to start name calling is just pathetic and juvenile. The Camels thoughts/posts I can assure you are regarded much higher than yours. If you are looking for a friend in poker I would suggest Mark S aka UKpoker- he has the same sort of mind as yours. We gave you a chance when you asked for one and I feel let down (as a member of a community which is associated to you) by your antics. Feel free to call me any names you wish as I can promise you I have heard far worse than you can dream up....treat me at the table as you treat others and be prepared for a shock.
End of rant.

[The Baron]

Ooooh it's just like Eastenders! Drama!

Personally I don't see the issue. Tony G has made some pretty pointless comments (whether you believe them or not) for the effect of being the true drama queen and for no other reason.

Maybe he's trying to get the edge over people like Muhammed Ali did by bad mouthing? Maybe he's just short on manners? Either way who cares?

His point was obviously to create a drama which he's succeeded in doing if we rise to it.

I'm not sure it's worth wasting my time over as he himself has said he wont be posting again. (- again I'm not bothered)

Also, I have better threads to read with my time.

No drama.

[Trace]

OI!!!  I thought I was the drama queen?

[The Baron]

OI!!!  I thought I was the drama queen?

You're the drama goddess. (Meant in the nicest way possible of course!)

[M3boy]

Only just seen this thread, but I have to voice my opinion.

I have nothing against Tony G as a person - infact I have never met him but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I myself have been on the recieving end of a rubdown in Brighton when I had AA and my oponent had KK - of course BOTH Kings hit the board.

Loosing is part of the game, I can accept that, BUT i strongly believe that RUBDOWNS are NOT wanted nor needed - My personal thoughts is that it is bad for the game , and it is only a matter of time before we see some serious violence in a comp in a local Casino.

I understand that emotions boil over, but rubdowns ?? NO!!!

When I was in WPT in Reno, I witnessed the WORSE rubdown I have EVER seen!! Yes it was "The Cry Baby" himself Mr PH. He literally stalked the person who knocked him out for over half an hour! AND he was not quiet about it either. Something has to be done. I dont see why Mr PH should be treated ANY different to say myself. I am sure if I was to behave the way Mr PH did, I would be ejected from the playing area.

As a contrast to this, I also witnessed Phil Laak (spelling wrong probably) get knocked out with an under pair when the first card out gave Phil trips. The 3rd card made his oponent trips also and the river gave him quads. HIS reaction was one of PURE DIGNITY - was a pleasure to watch.

Thats why 2p's worth.

LETS END THE RUBDOWNS NOW!!!

[luckyblind]

Whilst I certainly don't condone Tony G's actions when he gets over excited, I don't see that it is necessarily bad for poker as a whole. Yes, it is not nice for the people on the receiving end but they are all adults and should be able to take it. All people react differently when the adrenaline is running and it is these different mixtures of emotions that make poker on TV entertaining for people to watch. If we didn't have the Tony g's, Hellmuth's and Matusow's in the game the viewing figures would not be as high and still growing. As long as everyone doesn't start copying them, all sports need their bad boys/girls, it adds to the entertainment and also creates talking points for debate just like this thread.

I am not sure about Tony as the right person for the image that Blondepoker want to portray but having him on board will have raised their profile and I doubt that his actions would have a damaging effect on Blonde. I would expect it would be quite the reverse, I am certainly one who will be watching developments with interest.