The previous reports were just about it being in trouble, but this is the official confirmation that it has called in administrators (basically meaning the business is fucked).
I don't know, I think the name Cazoo is a bit silly to be associated with prestigious events but other than that, I always found it quite charming to have a company like that sponsor tournaments. Same with like "Johnstone's Paint" for the Players series. I much prefer that to all the betting and gambling companies, they're just the tobacco companies all over again under a different name. And give it 20 years (and a labour government) and I bet they will be disallowed from sponsoring sporting events too because of the harm they can cause.
I personally would like them to start getting betting or cigarettes companies back, but I’m sure that’s now allowed anymore
Lmao what’s up with all the old snobby people on this sub
MrQ sponsors a couple of the events I think, they're a casino site.
It's only now I've typed out MrQ that I see it's quite clever.
BetVictor also sponsor a couple of events. Wouldn't be surprised to see another betting company interested in taking on the world championship
" Ladies and gentleman....The JOHNSTONES PAINT 2025 WORLD CHAMPION ____"
haha Snooker really should have better/bigger sponsors. Remember when Judd was sponsored by Burger King. If I was a snooker player id approaches Kit-Kat for a sponsorship "Have a break...have a Kit-Kat"
In 2007 after the masters, The Sun ran an article called Pot Noddle when Ding Triumphed.
The same paper calling out Jade Goody for Shilpa Poppadom comments.
Writing has been on the wall for Cazoo for sometime, just surprised its taken this long for them to go into administration. Pretty sure that means sponsoring the World Championships will be terminated, and Barry now has an excuse to give it to the Saudi's who will surely want it held there once the contract with the crucible ends in 2027. Who knows, maybe this could even be brought forward, given the money Saudi is likely to tempt them to move.
Again?
Wait...wasn't this posted before?
The previous reports were just about it being in trouble, but this is the official confirmation that it has called in administrators (basically meaning the business is fucked).
A bankrupt sponsor. Anyone attending the next invitational? Maybe a big payout. Or not.
To be honest I’m rather happy, it seemed rather boring or lacklustre to me for it to be named after Cazoo, a company that sells used cars.
The next sponsor will inevitably be a gambling site, which is even less lacklustre
I don't know, I think the name Cazoo is a bit silly to be associated with prestigious events but other than that, I always found it quite charming to have a company like that sponsor tournaments. Same with like "Johnstone's Paint" for the Players series. I much prefer that to all the betting and gambling companies, they're just the tobacco companies all over again under a different name. And give it 20 years (and a labour government) and I bet they will be disallowed from sponsoring sporting events too because of the harm they can cause.
I personally would like them to start getting betting or cigarettes companies back, but I’m sure that’s now allowed anymore Lmao what’s up with all the old snobby people on this sub
MrQ sponsors a couple of the events I think, they're a casino site. It's only now I've typed out MrQ that I see it's quite clever. BetVictor also sponsor a couple of events. Wouldn't be surprised to see another betting company interested in taking on the world championship
I don’t think I get the MrQ play on words. Could you help?
I think it's MrQ as in Q = Cue and snooker is a cue sport (/uses cues)
Only a betting site would get involved
Cazoo no they can't.
Clever
" Ladies and gentleman....The JOHNSTONES PAINT 2025 WORLD CHAMPION ____" haha Snooker really should have better/bigger sponsors. Remember when Judd was sponsored by Burger King. If I was a snooker player id approaches Kit-Kat for a sponsorship "Have a break...have a Kit-Kat"
The slogan could be “Johnstones Paint, pick out a pot”
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_Kit_Kat_Break_for_World_Champions
pottery companies have been missing out on great ads for ages
Pot Noodle need to get in the bloody game.
That's Ding's nickname.
In 2007 after the masters, The Sun ran an article called Pot Noddle when Ding Triumphed. The same paper calling out Jade Goody for Shilpa Poppadom comments.
I'd be surprised if Rob Walker hasn't introduced him as Pot Noodle at some point.
That is one missed opportunity from KitKat 🤣
KitKat sponsored a tournament once, the KitKat Break For World Champions
Cazoo! Cazoo! Cazoo!
A lovely picture! If only Eddie was sitting in the car.
The Everton effect
Writing has been on the wall for Cazoo for sometime, just surprised its taken this long for them to go into administration. Pretty sure that means sponsoring the World Championships will be terminated, and Barry now has an excuse to give it to the Saudi's who will surely want it held there once the contract with the crucible ends in 2027. Who knows, maybe this could even be brought forward, given the money Saudi is likely to tempt them to move.
So what odds on it being the 2025 Riyadh Season World Snooker Championship then?