Drago furious at himself after bizarre concession
Maltese snooker legend Tony Drago repeatedly hit himself after a bizarre concession this week at qualifying for the German Masters.
Eurosport.com reported that Drago was trailing Alan McManus in the deciding frame of their match, and had just pulled off the second of two snookers he needed to give himself a great chance of winning the match.
But just as he seemed set to wrap things up, he missed a simple shot on the pink to hand the advantage back to the Scot.
Infuriated, he conceded the match with an outstretched hand. McManus was declared the winner despite the frame still being up for grabs by either man, with 13 points the difference between the two and 18 points still available.
Drago instantly tried to retract his concession.
McManus refused and Drago went to his corner banged the side of his head several times in anger.
See story and video at:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/drago-goes-crazy-himself-bizarre-final-frame-concession-143421711.html
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Franco Attard Trevisan
Dec 3rd 2012, 18:28
Big mistake by Drago BUT would have expected better sportsmanship from McManus's side!
Charles Cremona
Dec 3rd 2012, 11:56
Time to stop playing, the best days are clearly behind him.
Pippo de Marco
Dec 3rd 2012, 11:43
The person that hasn't made a mistake, hasn't made anything. So come on, people, give the guy a break (pun intended
Learning from our mistakes is what really matters, and I doubt he will do the same again.
Joseph Vassallo, (Bugibba)
Dec 3rd 2012, 11:03
Tony would have been world champion years ago if only he hadn't rushed around the table like his butt was on fire. I think he still holds the record for the fastest century. A 'fastest frame' of 3 minutes?
In snooker, it is 'rash' not 'rational' to play other than calmly introverted... Look at Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry. Tony could have been as successful.
Never mind... next time maybe.
Malcolm Mifsud
Dec 3rd 2012, 10:13
A leopard never changes it spots. Could have been a much more greater player if not for his impulsiveness. Still a great draw to watch though.
Amante Reale
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:29
Things like this happens all the time. Is this what's being passed for "news" these days?
William x
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:12
He needs to pay attention better in a game like that.
Joe Fenech
Dec 3rd 2012, 08:46
Eurosport's title is hilarious! He was just banging on head!!
Luciano Chetcuti
Dec 3rd 2012, 08:29
It-tigrija sal-barkun. Dak li jigri meta xi hadd jaqta' qalbu qabel ma jkun qies is-sitwazzjoni kollha.
Better luck next time.
Sean Swain
Dec 3rd 2012, 07:51
Bad sportsmanship from McManus or fairplay...can't decide!
William x
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:10
It was fair, he chose to concede. he should pay attention better next time.
Luciano Chetcuti
Dec 3rd 2012, 10:31
It's bad sportmanship from Drago... he conceded the match to McManus.
If someone gave you a gift would you return it if that someone decides to take it back?
Peter Bonello
Dec 3rd 2012, 10:41
im more inclined to call it sheer ignorance on Drago's side at not being able to do his one plus one!!
Sean Swain
Dec 3rd 2012, 11:36
Yeah I agree he shouldn't have thrown a tantrum and conceded. McManus refused...goes to show that perhaps he didn't have the guts to go the whole hog though and win on his own merit, rather then quickly accepting concession. See what I mean?
Darren Micallef
Dec 3rd 2012, 07:15
Tony Drago, ex big snooker player, is an impulsive person. Sorry to say that, but I have witnessed that in person some years ago
G Schembri
Dec 3rd 2012, 07:36
Great men are usually impulsive.
Robert Mifsud
Dec 3rd 2012, 07:45
You are a genius.
Joe Fenech
Dec 3rd 2012, 01:53
Don't worry Tony. You're Malta's only sports hero. Pity the Maltese hardly ever here about you. They think that footballers playing in second division teams abroad are the ones that are making it big!
G Schembri
Dec 3rd 2012, 07:42
It is not fair to say that he is our only sport hero. We had another snooker champion, there is a young man who is quite good at shooting, the Rugby team is getting some good results as well. I am not very interested in sports but I've heard of Tony Drago. You are right though we only give importance to football, even when it comes to money and grounds the ministery only has time for football.
Mr David Ganado
Dec 3rd 2012, 08:05
Malta's only sports hero? Check out the consistent performances of the National Rugby team before you comment further!
mario salnitro
Dec 3rd 2012, 08:39
Camilleri-Waterpolo
Chectcuti- Double trap
Malta Rugby team.
Kindly add these to your list.
Joe Fenech
Dec 3rd 2012, 08:44
Hero because he's the only one who has won top titles. I aknowledge that the rugby team is doing really well and has a rosy future ahead. I guess it's a clean sport while the corrupt football, despite the millions invested in facilties by the gov, never fails to embarass us.
A Farrugia
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:26
U William Chetcuti le?
Brian Gatt
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:42
Which Rugby team that made up 95% of foreign players...yeah right real proud of it I am
A Spiteri
Dec 3rd 2012, 09:56
rugby's maltese success?!?!
most of 'our' players aren't even maltese and we play against mediocre teams. t drago played against the best of the snooker world and for many years he succeeded at the top!
well, until 'our' rugby team is not mentioned in the website of eurosports, i'll keep tony drago as one of the biggest name in local sports and much, much higher then 'our' rugby team!
jason cassar
Dec 3rd 2012, 10:19
80% of rugby players playing for Malta are 'imported' !!!
Joe Fenech
Dec 3rd 2012, 12:59
I'm sorry to say, but the rugby team is nowhere near being a world champion as Drago was many times! He's a legend!!
J jones
Jan 10th, 18:21
Rugby. .!?!?! Mostly foreigners playing against who ??
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