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Off Topic => Sports Arena => Topic started by: kippaxvilla2 on April 21, 2018, 01:24:35 PM

Title: Snooker
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 21, 2018, 01:24:35 PM
From the Crucible.  Anyone interested?  Mr Jester from Leicester is in a bit of trouble in his opening match.  Is Ronnie playing this year?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Legion on April 21, 2018, 03:06:19 PM
I'll probably dip in and out every now and then. Will watch most of the Final.
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Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 21, 2018, 10:14:01 PM
Reigning champion out.  Beaten 10-4 by Joe Perry.
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Post by: devilla on April 22, 2018, 08:15:16 AM
Big shock about Selby although he did start slowly in the China open but got away with it. Didn't yesterday though. Makes things interesting in the top half of the draw.

 I've got a spare ticket for the morning session tomorrow as my daughter can't make it because of work. Any takers? Only asking face value £22.
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 22, 2018, 09:28:11 AM
O’Sullivan in a spot of bother against Maguire too. Makes for an interesting competition should the two favourites go out straight away.
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Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 22, 2018, 12:50:53 PM
He’s through but he had some right luck with the balls this morning.
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Post by: German James on April 24, 2018, 07:57:51 PM
Although his voice sounds just like Steve Davis', I really like Peter Ebdon commentating. Shame they've paired him with John "Where's the cue ball going?!" Virgo.
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Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 24, 2018, 08:21:08 PM
‘THIS YOUNG MAN’
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Post by: German James on April 24, 2018, 08:24:16 PM
‘THIS YOUNG MAN’
Don't! ::)
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Post by: Exeter 77 on April 24, 2018, 09:50:15 PM
Mark Williams snooker escape/fluke shot to pot a green was quite impressive.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/43882663
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2018, 11:38:16 PM
My favourite event of the year, I always try to watch as much as possible, albeit pesky work makes that difficult (though not impossible). I'm attending my first ever match this week. It's only MacGill v Day but I'm sure I'll still enjoy it.

Hoping we get a new champion, preferably Ding or Lisowski as I have money on them (plus I quite like both players anyway).

Please not the cheat Higgins.

Ding has been the most impressive of the big names so far.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2018, 11:41:00 PM
Although his voice sounds just like Steve Davis', I really like Peter Ebdon commentating. Shame they've paired him with John "Where's the cue ball going?!" Virgo.

The best thing about Peter Ebdon commentating is that it means Peter Ebdon isn't playing.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: devilla on April 25, 2018, 08:10:22 AM
My favourite event of the year, I always try to watch as much as possible, albeit pesky work makes that difficult (though not impossible). I'm attending my first ever match this week. It's only MacGill v Day but I'm sure I'll still enjoy it.

Hoping we get a new champion, preferably Ding or Lisowski as I have money on them (plus I quite like both players anyway).

Please not the cheat Higgins.

Ding has been the most impressive of the big names so far.

I went on Monday for the first time after watching it on the telly for 40 odd years. It was incredible, I know it's a cliche, but I can't describe the atmosphere as anything other than electric. I'll be applying for tickets for next year when they go on sale on 7th May. One thing I found was that they usually have a few tickets for each session that have been returned so if you wanted to watch another session on the day you go, you may be able to. I'm sure you'll have a great day.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2018, 08:16:37 AM
Cheers mate. I'll try for some returns for the day after.
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Post by: Drummond on April 25, 2018, 03:49:39 PM
Despite living in Sheffield for over 15 years I've still not been...

Had a look yesterday and the cheapest session ticket was £55!!
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Post by: devilla on April 26, 2018, 08:30:24 AM
Despite living in Sheffield for over 15 years I've still not been...

Had a look yesterday and the cheapest session ticket was £55!!

Was that on viagogo? They're trying to clamp down n the secondary market charging rip off prices from next year. The tickets from the venue are a lot cheaper. Mine was £22 for a morning session and not much more for an afternoon. You can sometimes just turn up and buy tickets as they do get some returns.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2018, 12:09:45 PM
My tickets were thirty quid each. Was at the McGill V Day match. Far from a classic but enjoyed it a lot and already planning to go back next year.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Drummond on April 28, 2018, 12:14:36 AM
Despite living in Sheffield for over 15 years I've still not been...

Had a look yesterday and the cheapest session ticket was £55!!

Was that on viagogo? They're trying to clamp down n the secondary market charging rip off prices from next year. The tickets from the venue are a lot cheaper. Mine was £22 for a morning session and not much more for an afternoon. You can sometimes just turn up and buy tickets as they do get some returns.

It was all that was left. Via the official site.

Too late I think.
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Post by: Villafirst on May 07, 2018, 06:46:34 PM
Williams 15-10 in front of Higgins....last session at 7:00pm
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Post by: four fornicholl on May 07, 2018, 08:21:03 PM
I've watched a lot of snooker in the past, Higgins(Alex) was my hero, but  that from  Higgins(John) tonight was some of the best  I've ever seen!
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 07, 2018, 09:44:53 PM
This match is fantastic. Want Williams to win but you can't fault Higgins' bottle to make this so close. A lesser player would have thrown in the towel.
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Post by: leylandalbion on May 07, 2018, 09:47:20 PM
This match is fantastic. Want Williams to win but you can't fault Higgins' bottle to make this so close. A lesser player would have thrown in the towel.
Brilliant stuff from both. At 4pm it looked like a none event
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Post by: usav on March 05, 2019, 01:17:38 PM
Anyone seen Ronnie O'Sullivan's interview complete with Australian accent?  Bonkers.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2019, 10:59:47 PM
O'Sullivan makes thousandth century as he wins the Players Championship. Some effort.
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Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 26, 2019, 09:33:39 PM
And promptly loses to an amateur in round 1.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 26, 2019, 11:17:33 PM
He deserved to lose, too. He treated the first session like he was playing his mate down the pub, going for stupid shots. He showed his opponent no respect whatsoever.

I have Quarter-Final tickets for Wednesday. Was hoping for something like O'Sullivan vs Ding but looks like I might end up with the slightly less-appetising Gilbert vs Hawkins or Kyren Wilson 😂

Robertson looks the player to beat so far, with Selby unconvincing. The winner of Trump vs Ding could have a decent chance.
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Post by: Richard on April 27, 2019, 02:48:00 PM
Selby is out got to be Robertson I think
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2019, 06:26:07 PM
This is a great watch. 12-12 Maguire vs Cahill.
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Post by: Villa Lew on May 05, 2019, 10:47:32 PM
Trump leading 12 - 5, needs just 6 frames from 18 tomorrow.
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Post by: Villafirst on May 05, 2019, 11:17:17 PM
Trump played 8 of the greatest run of frames ever according to Steve Davis and Ken Doherty. Davis said it was annihilation!
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 06, 2019, 08:57:10 PM
Cue everyone's favourite headline : TRUMP WINS!
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Post by: danno on May 06, 2019, 09:15:58 PM
Personally I'd have gone with: HIGGINS TRUMPED!
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 06, 2019, 09:47:05 PM
He was fantastic. Happy to say I saw the World Champion. Admittedly he had arguably his worst session but never mind!
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Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 07, 2019, 03:43:05 PM
‘HIGGINS SMELLS TRUMP’
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 23, 2020, 03:40:54 PM
Anyone been watching the old 80s finals on the BBC RB? Shocking how gung-ho and seat of the pants the play was compared to nowadays. Also you can almost smell the tobacco smoke off the velour. :)
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2020, 05:47:49 PM
Watched the Higgins vs Reardon one. It is amazing that Alex ever potted a ball, he jumps around like a bunny in a minefield every shot. He basically plays like me except that they go in. Also surprised they went with that rather than the semi-final against White, featuring possibly the best clearance ever.
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Post by: devilla on April 23, 2020, 07:43:42 PM
I watched the Reardon Higgins final they showed again. Higgins was all over the shop technically and the fact that he played as well as he did and usually being pissed as well, just shows what a genius he was. That clearance against White in the semi final that year was the greatest ever for me. I mean that blue when he had to screw back to the reds with a ton of side as well. Ridiculous.

This year's World championship has been re-arranged for 31st July to 16th August. Can't see it happening with a full crowd though. Hope it does as I'm going on the second Saturday and a mate of mine is coming from Qatar for it. He isn't sure if he'll be able to make it as they may still have 14 days quarantine for re-entering the country.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2020, 08:46:41 PM
I have tickets for the final afternoon of the Quarter-Finals. They say that if it is behind closed doors this season then tickets carry over until next season's event.

I would prefer that, to be honest. Would rather go when things are more likely to be back to normal, and I can enjoy myself in Sheffield for a couple of days rather than just be straight there and back as everything is shut. Sheffield is a good drinking city and I don't want to go when all the pubs are shut!
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Post by: Rory on April 27, 2020, 12:33:31 AM
I have got excited every day this week when seeing Crucible Classics on BBC2. Once they show one that doesn't involve Jimmy White losing, I may tune in.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 28, 2020, 11:48:57 AM
Watched the Higgins vs Reardon one. It is amazing that Alex ever potted a ball, he jumps around like a bunny in a minefield every shot. He basically plays like me except that they go in.

Agreed, it's like watching club players compared to now with even Reardon going for pretty much everything. When did it switch to the more precise game we see nowadays? Was it the arrival of Hendry in 1990 or was it a progression during the mid-late 80s Davis era?
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2020, 12:11:20 PM
I think Hendry revolutionised the game in terms of break building. They would always look to pick off individual reds and play zero risk breaks. If they fall for you, great, but if not I'll win the frame in thirty breaks. Hendry was the first to always be looking to smash the reds open at the earliest possibility even when there were other pots available. You could tell he was always pissed off if he didn't win the frame in one visit and would quite often drop frames to far inferior opposition if it went scrappy.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 28, 2020, 12:16:22 PM
I think Hendry revolutionised the game in terms of break building. They would always look to pick off individual reds and play zero risk breaks. If they fall for you, great, but if not I'll win the frame in thirty breaks. Hendry was the first to always be looking to smash the reds open at the earliest possibility even when there were other pots available. You could tell he was always pissed off if he didn't win the frame in one visit and would quite often drop frames to far inferior opposition if it went scrappy.

That sounds plausible. Watched some of the re-run of his first final against White and he was simply superb. Still felt sorry for Jimmy.
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Post by: Exeter 77 on April 30, 2020, 10:12:30 PM
Just read that Peter Ebdon has retired and immediately found out he is a rabid anti-vaxxer!
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 04, 2020, 12:54:47 PM
1985 final reshown last night and amazing the amount of missed shots. Not BBC NI's greatest idea to show the Alex Higgins documentary at the same time as the final frame.
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Post by: Damo70 on May 04, 2020, 01:03:09 PM
Wasn't there a final in the eighties when someone in the crowd shouted '"C'Mon" (whoever it was) which led to a crucial black being missed in the final frame? I think Jimmy White was involved. I'm not sure it was the World Championship final though.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 03, 2020, 07:24:09 PM
Ronnie sets new record in his first round win at the snooker. Hopefully he's in good form and up for it. https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/53636639

Another highlight is that the lovely Seema Jaswal has replaced Hazel Irvine in the BBC coverage.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on August 03, 2020, 10:00:10 PM
Lisowski v McGill into a deciding frame. McGill had led 9-6, really good game.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2020, 12:17:35 PM
John Higgins 147.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2020, 10:22:20 PM
John Higgins 147.

...and still knocked out 😂. Well done Kurt Maflin.
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 06, 2020, 10:47:10 PM
Enjoyed that match immensely. Strangely, Higgins looked the more nervous of the 2.

I thought he'd win easily, after going 2-0 up.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2020, 11:06:29 PM
The tournament has been great, imo. Delighted they went ahead with it.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 09, 2020, 09:10:12 PM
At this rate McGill v Clarke scheduled to finish sometime on Friday. Still pretty watchable with all the safety shots.
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Post by: devilla on August 09, 2020, 09:18:47 PM
At this rate McGill v Clarke scheduled to finish sometime on Friday. Still pretty watchable with all the safety shots.

Yep, I wouldn't like to pick a winner in this one. Some excellent safety being played.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 09, 2020, 09:27:28 PM
Would love to see Ding win it, but it looks increasingly unlikely with each passing year. His long game was rubbish tonight. O'Sullivan will have to improve to win it though, someone like Williams won't let him get away with missing blacks off the spot.
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Post by: devilla on August 09, 2020, 11:02:20 PM
Would love to see Ding win it, but it looks increasingly unlikely with each passing year. His long game was rubbish tonight. O'Sullivan will have to improve to win it though, someone like Williams won't let him get away with missing blacks off the spot.

Yes it was very odd missing those blacks off the spot when you see how well he played overall tonight. Will be a great match with Williams.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 12, 2020, 03:13:06 PM
Hopefully it will be O'Sullivan v McGill in the final. McGill doesn't seem the most exciting character on or off the baize but I've enjoyed the grittiness in his matches so far.
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Post by: German James on August 14, 2020, 05:12:23 PM
The McGill vs. Wilson match is exciting... But fuck ME Dave Farrar is a dreadful commentator!
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Post by: Risso on August 14, 2020, 08:54:29 PM
Two brilliant semis so far.
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Post by: Risso on August 14, 2020, 09:13:28 PM
O'Sullivan decides to chuck it away by playing like me playing pool after a few beers too many.
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Post by: Risso on August 14, 2020, 09:24:15 PM
And then again...
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Post by: Legion on August 14, 2020, 09:27:19 PM
What a difference! From playing like I used to to playing like he is untouchable.
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Post by: Risso on August 14, 2020, 09:30:49 PM
Fuck me, 16 all again.
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Post by: Risso on August 14, 2020, 09:58:57 PM
What a final frame, unbelievable.
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Post by: Legion on August 14, 2020, 09:59:54 PM
Two quality semi-finals.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 14, 2020, 10:00:51 PM
What a day of snooker! Some of the shots in that last frame to get out of snookers were incredible.

Glad Ronnie's through but thought he'd effed it up on a few occasions.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 14, 2020, 10:13:21 PM
Thought there were a few sour grapes from Selby in that post match interview.
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Post by: Rory on August 14, 2020, 10:43:21 PM
Thought there were a few sour grapes from Selby in that post match interview.

I've never liked Selby. One of those pricks who like to think they're a 'personality' when they're winning, and turn into a nasty, bitter tosser when they're losing.
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Post by: Villafirst on August 14, 2020, 11:56:28 PM
Selby has gone down massively in my opinion after that childish interview. He must've said 'disrespected' at least 8 times. That's Ronnie, the most gifted player ever.....a speed genius around the table and a great personality. Too many boring, predictable players now with no charisma.
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Post by: Legion on August 14, 2020, 11:58:26 PM
Link?
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Post by: Risso on August 15, 2020, 12:18:25 AM
Interview on the BBC Lee.  Said he felt disrespected by O'Sullivan when he was whacking the safety shots around.  The classless twat, he should have just won one more frame then he'd have had nothing to moan about.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Legion on August 15, 2020, 12:20:20 AM
Can't find it. Agree with you, though. He had his chance and blew it.
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Post by: Legion on August 15, 2020, 12:24:57 AM
Ah. Just seen it. What an ungracious loser.
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Post by: Gareth on August 15, 2020, 09:03:29 AM
If they insist on interviewing someone who has lost such a huge match within 5 minutes of leaving the table it’s a bit unfair to dissect his every word - he was obviously gutted and was venting (see the first 50 comments in a post match thread on here after we lose a game & we ain’t even players!) - if it was his opinion that Ronnie was being disrespectful then that was his opinion,  we moan when interviews are vanilla and say nothing fair play for saying what he thought.

I massively wanted Ronnie to win, so happy he’s in final :-) now win it!!
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Post by: Legion on August 15, 2020, 08:10:13 PM
It looks like it is going that way. Wilson looks permanently on the verge of tears.
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Post by: Rory on August 15, 2020, 08:53:37 PM
It looks like it is going that way. Wilson looks permanently on the verge of tears.

Thing with Ronnie is, he's a frontrunner. He's calm when he's behind, and when evens, but once he's ahead, he hates being challenged, and loses his cool. That's why his Triple Crown wins are often by a wide margin, but he has been on the end of some pretty famous comebacks.

Edit: not sure if 'frontrunner' is the term I wanted. Probably not.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 15, 2020, 10:26:48 PM
It looks like it is going that way. Wilson looks permanently on the verge of tears.

He's just got one of those hangdog expressions where he constantly looks like he's lost a pound and found a penny. There was a segment on him at home during the week and he seems a likeable guy to be fair.
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Post by: Legion on August 15, 2020, 10:27:53 PM
I saw that as well. He does. Making a good comeback at the moment.
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Post by: Villafirst on August 15, 2020, 10:55:53 PM
10-7, Ronnie got out of jail there after Wilson's miss on the final red.
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Post by: devilla on August 16, 2020, 03:03:32 PM
Ronnie looks a totally different player today and Wilson's positional weaknesses are going to cost him. He should have won at least two of the first four frames.
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Post by: Gareth on August 16, 2020, 05:39:37 PM
Gonna stick my neck out and suggest it won’t be a late night finish at Crucible
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Post by: Legion on August 16, 2020, 05:42:45 PM
I think Wilson needs to do a Villa.
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Post by: Risso on August 16, 2020, 05:44:44 PM
I think Wilson needs to do a Villa.

He's 125/1 on at the moment.  Not even Damo sticking a grand on O'Sullivan would sway this one I reckon.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 16, 2020, 07:16:41 PM
I think Wilson needs to do a Villa.

He's 125/1 on at the moment.  Not even Damo sticking a grand on O'Sullivan would sway this one I reckon.

 ;D Made me laugh!
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 13, 2021, 05:09:41 PM
O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui 6-5 in a little cracker of a match.
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Post by: Gareth on January 17, 2021, 11:55:10 PM
Fair play to Yan Bingtao great win over John Higgins but how bad is bbc coverage - Virgo has to be one of the most hopeless pundits on any sport, even worse than McManaman.  Constantly wittering on, virtually every comment is a question & the amount of times he says ‘think he can see it’ when it is blatantly obvious....just a shame Eurosport have Joe Johnson who is worse :-)
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Post by: thick_mike on February 17, 2021, 01:15:17 AM
Perfect break

https://twitter.com/livesnooker/status/1361795948310061062?s=21
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Post by: devilla on February 17, 2021, 02:39:40 PM
Brilliant!

RIP Doug. He was a lovely guy. I met him when he did an exhibition at our club many years ago, a real gentleman. I'll always remember that amazing win against Hendry in the 1988 UK Championship after he worked with the great coach, Frank Callan.
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Post by: BC Villain on April 05, 2021, 09:35:46 PM
Back to the 90s watching Hendry and White in the qualifiers.  Pretty poor standard so far mind
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2021, 12:38:37 AM
Hendry won 6-3. Will have to improve significantly to get near qualification but forgivable as it is only his second game back since unretiring. White needs to hope for another wildcard spot to stay on the tour,  would imagine he'll get it.
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Post by: BC Villain on April 06, 2021, 06:20:03 PM
Hendry won 6-3. Will have to improve significantly to get near qualification but forgivable as it is only his second game back since unretiring. White needs to hope for another wildcard spot to stay on the tour,  would imagine he'll get it.

Was never going to be a match where both players were rattling in century breaks.  Hendry hasn't played competitively for nearly ten years.

Jimmy White must be having thoughts about retirement even if he does get another wildcard.  He was awful at times yesterday.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 18, 2021, 07:02:33 PM
Good to see the fans back with a full house planned for the final. Will be cheering on Ronnie, David Gilbert and John Higgins.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 18, 2021, 08:41:29 PM
Robertson twatting Liang 10-3 is a bit ominous. Can't really see anyone outside of ROS, Robertson, Trump or Selby winning. I have money on ROS, Selby, Gilbert and Yan.
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Post by: devilla on April 19, 2021, 06:11:23 PM
I'd love to see Gilbert win it although he'll be playing Trump in the next round assuming he beats Liam Highfield.

Gilbert came so close to beating Higgins in the semi final two years ago and he's certainly overdue a ranking title.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 19, 2021, 08:59:10 PM
Love his nickname "The Angry Farmer". :)  I know he's from Tamworth, is he one of the Chosen?

Really enjoyed McGill's billiard style pot onto a red over the corner pocket. Even had Davis and Taylor purring about it.
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Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2021, 11:40:34 PM
Matt Selt who starts tomorrow is a Villa fan
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 20, 2021, 12:17:45 AM
Didn't know that, hope he wins. Hawkins is tricky at the Crucible, though.

Ding v Bingham could be a classic second session, tomorrow afternoon.
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Post by: waynejames on April 20, 2021, 01:14:45 AM
Matt Selt who starts tomorrow is a Villa fan

Met Mr Selt a few years ago at the Atack Snooker Club in Nuneaton, he was based in Atherstone for a couple of years and practiced in Nuneaton.
He had a trial at Villa and was a half decent footballer as a youngster.
I played one shot on his practice table when he demonstrated to me how tight the pockets were on the pro tables.
I got it in the 'ole' and quickly returned to the bucket table i was playing on..........
That means my pot success on a match table is 100%

Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 20, 2021, 08:19:34 PM
Ding vs Bingham deciding frame due at half eight on BBC4. I love a Crucible decider. ☺
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Post by: Exeter 77 on April 20, 2021, 08:42:03 PM
Ding vs Bingham deciding frame due at half eight on BBC4. I love a Crucible decider. ☺
Tension  is getting both of them before a ball is even potted.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 20, 2021, 09:01:49 PM
Poor Ding is never gonna win the World Championship. Shame, he's my favourite. I do like Gilbert and Selt, too.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:20:16 PM
It's been an absolutely shite First Round for those of us that like to see the underdogs do well.
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Post by: Rory on April 21, 2021, 10:23:10 PM
Poor Ding is never gonna win the World Championship. Shame, he's my favourite. I do like Gilbert and Selt, too.

I know, Ding is far from one of my favourites, but I do feel sorry for him. The weight of expectation must be huge.

He's a cracking player, has achieved loads in the game, but is only ever judged on whether he's the first Chinese chap to win the World Championship.

Not only is it unfair to put the pressure on of expecting him to win (when so many fantastic players haven't), but with so many top players coming out of China & Hong Kong, he has the added pressure of knowing, should one of those guys win at the Crucible before him, they'll be seen to have usurped him.

He seems a nice bloke, and he broke through when the sport wasn't as global as it is now. He put the work in when pretty much every tournament was based in the UK. He deserves huge credit.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 21, 2021, 10:55:55 PM
You could argue that, just as the players of the eighties owed much of their wealth and fame to Alex Higgins popularising the game, so today's players owe much of their increased sponsorship and prize money to Ding and the explosion in popularity he gave the sport in China.

I think it'll be a shame if he never wins it, but he still has a chance. Forty seems to be the new thirty in snooker so you never know.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Rory on April 21, 2021, 11:02:29 PM
You could argue that, just as the players of the eighties owed much of their wealth and fame to Alex Higgins popularising the game, so today's players owe much of their increased sponsorship and prize money to Ding and the explosion in popularity he gave the sport in China.

I think it'll be a shame if he never wins it, but he still has a chance. Forty seems to be the new thirty in snooker so you never know.

True enough, he'd be relatively old for a first time winner, but he's not old as a player, and the sport has changed a lot over the past ten years.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on April 23, 2021, 01:01:47 PM
I quite often play on the table next to Dave Gilbert in Tamworth (lockdowns permitting), fair to say his frames don't last quite as long as ours do.

Would love him to win it, will be tough against Trump though.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Richard on April 23, 2021, 03:23:11 PM
Ronnie went through the motions earlier as he often does in a morning session. Going to be some comeback to win from here.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2021, 06:29:01 PM
I really hate the new break off shot.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2021, 06:52:06 PM
I really hate the new break off shot.

I've not watched. What happens? Does the opponent lift the pink out of the way?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2021, 09:14:54 PM
That would be much better. Nah it is just a boring roll up to the pack off the top cushion. Only O'Sullivan and Williams do it, I think. Though Higgins did do it once to take the piss out of Williams.

Anyway, McGill seems to have fucked this up.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2021, 10:12:01 PM
Decider!
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 23, 2021, 10:26:25 PM
Well done McGill, never doubted you!
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2021, 11:59:49 AM
BBC switching over mid-147 attempt to show gymnastics, FFS.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 24, 2021, 10:20:05 PM
When I went to the Crucible, got chatting to 2 blokes in the lift of our hotel about the snooker.

Turns out they were there with Gilbert. They were his mates and were pretty shocked that he'd gotten so far in the tournament.

So I've had a soft spot for him since then, plus he's quite local.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2021, 11:56:35 PM
I reckon he needs to get to at least the semis to stay in the top sixteen. Trump next so should be easy enough...
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: devilla on April 25, 2021, 11:18:26 AM
When I went to the Crucible, got chatting to 2 blokes in the lift of our hotel about the snooker.

Turns out they were there with Gilbert. They were his mates and were pretty shocked that he'd gotten so far in the tournament.

So I've had a soft spot for him since then, plus he's quite local.

I saw his semi final two years ago and saw him arrive with his mum for the morning session. I had a chat with her as we were waiting for the doors to open, very nice lady. Since then, I've been a Dave supporter.

He's made a great start against Trump this morning who's looking very edgy.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 30, 2021, 11:29:31 PM
Not a great advert this. Concede Selby, you boring twat.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: London Villan on May 01, 2021, 07:24:24 PM
The BBC coverage is now terrible, you keep having to chase it around, bbc1, bbc2, bbc4, iplayer (if you can find it on there).
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 02, 2021, 01:08:14 PM
I've really enjoyed this year's Championship, hope Murphy wins it.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: BC Villain on May 03, 2021, 07:10:09 PM
Selby booed by some of the crowd as he walked out tonight.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: London Villan on May 03, 2021, 09:13:12 PM
Im sure his nickname of the Jester is ironic, but why boo him??
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: BC Villain on May 03, 2021, 09:17:12 PM
Im sure his nickname of the Jester is ironic, but why boo him??

Same reason Davis and Hendry used to get booed  - because they're successful. 

Been a masterclass from Selby.  Murphy has played well, just can't get on the table long enough.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: London Villan on May 03, 2021, 09:19:05 PM
Met him a couple of years back and he’s a down to earth guy and was happy to chat.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: BC Villain on May 03, 2021, 09:54:18 PM
Back to back centuries from Murphy. 
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 03, 2021, 10:02:20 PM
Selby looks a bit rattled.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: BC Villain on May 03, 2021, 10:16:02 PM
Selby the Champion.  Brilliant fightback from Murphy, but that hesitation on the shot down the cushion cost him
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 03, 2022, 11:29:52 PM
Neil Robertson comes back from 9-4 down to beat John Higgins 10-9 in the final of the Tour Championship.

World Championship Qualifiers start tomorrow. After a three year absence I'm heading back to The Crucible with quarter-final tickets. 🙂
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 12, 2022, 09:41:41 AM
I see 2006 World Champion Graeme Dott made a 147 yesterday, now into the final qualifying round.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: devilla on April 22, 2022, 02:02:23 PM
I've got tickets for all 3 sessions on Sunday but have just tested positive for covid. Bought the tickets 3 years ago. Gutted.

I'll be putting them up for sale at the Crucible box office soon so if you fancy going. The evening ones are front row tickets.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 24, 2022, 09:39:48 AM
Selby knocked out by China's Yan Bingtao 13-10, the 22nd frame lasted 85 mins, a record for the Crucible, I wouldn't have thought there were too many still awake, when that finished!
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 25, 2022, 08:15:20 PM
Neil Robertson has just made a 147 brea.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2022, 10:29:53 PM
And then loses in a decider. Match of the tournament so far, well done Jack Lisowski.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 25, 2022, 11:02:21 PM
And then loses in a decider. Match of the tournament so far, well done Jack Lisowski.

Yeah, thought he'd blown it when he went 12-11 down but was delighted he won. Can't warm to Robertson at all.

Who will you be watcing in the quarter-finals?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2022, 11:25:58 PM
I think Lisowski vs Higgins, but hoping our seats enable us to view Yan Bingtao vs Williams at the same time as we could see both matches last time and I tried to get some in pretty much the same spot. Unless I've fucked it up, which is entirely possible.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 25, 2022, 11:40:12 PM
I think Lisowski vs Higgins, but hoping our seats enable us to view Yan Bingtao vs Williams at the same time as we could see both matches last time and I tried to get some in pretty much the same spot. Unless I've fucked it up, which is entirely possible.

Lisowski v Higgins should be pretty decent but hopefully you'll get to see both. Enjoy!

Should we keep an eye out for someone in a Villa shirt having a set-to with the Crucible Coventry fan?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2022, 11:48:09 PM
I think football shirts are banned. I'll be passed out near the back from my exertions the night before, I imagine.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 26, 2022, 12:10:20 AM
147 for Neil Robertson
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 26, 2022, 12:17:46 AM
I think football shirts are banned. I'll be passed out near the back from my exertions the night before, I imagine.

Well don't go out drinking with Drummond then. Thought that Coventry fan was known for wearing a different shirt of theirs every day and watching the 147 it looked like there was a guy in a Finland (Suomi) ice hockey shirt. Not that I'd wear a Villa shirt to it if I got tickets to go.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 26, 2022, 12:24:07 AM
They banned them a few years ago. Now he wears a variety of Coventry-themed shirts that are not actually Coventry shirts. Not sure if they have any rule re: ice hockey.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-city-shirt-snooker-football-14571557
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 26, 2022, 12:35:35 AM
Actually that rings a bell now, was probably where I heard of him in the first place.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 26, 2022, 12:48:42 AM
Looks like football tank tops aren't banned though. https://twitter.com/PGaillimh/status/1518593152906633217/photo/1
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 26, 2022, 10:20:05 AM
147 for Neil Robertson

and he still lost the match 13-12 to Jack Lisowski
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on April 26, 2022, 10:42:50 AM
Is it ok to wear 'I love Bono' shirts?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 26, 2022, 11:19:38 AM
Yes. It makes it easier for the death squads to identify the wrong 'uns, come the revolution.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 26, 2022, 11:28:12 AM
Yes. It makes you easier for the death squads to identify the wrong 'uns, come the revolution.

Sounds like a job for Pol Pot.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 26, 2022, 03:18:00 PM
You'd think their wives and girlfriends would chose their clothe....oh wait  ???
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 26, 2022, 04:55:50 PM
I think football shirts are banned. I'll be passed out near the back from my exertions the night before, I imagine.

I thought this but was there on Sunday afternoon for Robertson v Lisowski and there were redscouse and Leeds tops both in the crowd.  They were quite far back out of camera shot though so maybe its only the first few rows that matter.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 26, 2022, 09:07:27 PM
Matty Cash at the snooker, living life in the fast lane.

https://twitter.com/wearewst/status/1518645737294381059?s=21&t=OCl-FQxN-Fdc2xtpy8bjbA
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 27, 2022, 10:57:58 PM
Great match between Higgins and Lisowski, think CDBF got his money's worth.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on April 29, 2022, 07:00:02 AM
Cracking match-up between O Sullivan and Higgins.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on April 29, 2022, 05:50:32 PM
That last frame from Ronnie O to go 10-6 up was magnificent.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 29, 2022, 10:01:37 PM
Mark Williams has made a comeback against Judd Trump. Trump was 7-1 up last night and now it is 13-11.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 30, 2022, 01:40:10 PM
Mark Williams has made a comeback against Judd Trump. Trump was 7-1 up last night and now it is 13-11.

Yes, superb stuff to make a real match of it with some amazing long pots.

Cheering for Ronnie, Higgins, Williams in that order or, like many people come US election time, anyone but Trump. I did like his tweet on Thursday though. https://twitter.com/judd147t/status/1519457187738927108
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 30, 2022, 03:44:03 PM
Williams with a 137 break to make it 14-14. Best of 5 for a place in the final.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Risso on May 01, 2022, 01:06:28 PM
The 18th frame clearance from O'Sullivan was some of the best snooker you'll ever see.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on May 02, 2022, 09:12:55 PM
Well done Ronnie number 7.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 02, 2022, 09:33:43 PM
Yes great stuff, some achievement to win his 7th and be the oldest to do so. I don't think he's really looked under pressure at any stage during the tournament so a very deserving winner.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 02, 2022, 10:03:06 PM
Pissed it. Was hoping for a closer final. The hug at the end was uncomfortable.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Rory on May 03, 2022, 02:28:57 AM
Yes great stuff, some achievement to win his 7th and be the oldest to do so. I don't think he's really looked under pressure at any stage during the tournament so a very deserving winner.

Often the way with Ronnie. When he makes tonnes of big breaks or ridiculous shots early on, it's normally a bad sign. When he's calm and easy, his cue ball control is on song, cruising along is when he tends to win tournaments. You can sometimes spot it as early as the second round.

Not an easy draw for him this year, either.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: nigel on May 03, 2022, 09:20:02 AM
Pissed it. Was hoping for a closer final. The hug at the end was uncomfortable.

I thought that, too, but they’re good buddies listening to the interviews at the end.
If I heard it correctly RO’S sort of mentored Trump
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: luke:lamf on May 06, 2022, 01:36:16 PM
Perhaps for the smile thread, but I feel almost embarrassed to have hit a certain age where not only is new music uninteresting, but I'll now happily listen to the snooker theme as actual music. Does the BBC still use the remixed version or have they gone back to "classic" ?

Also, in a Bill Bailey pleasing way, I get to hear "the rest of / the whole track".
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Villa Lew on November 18, 2022, 11:55:27 PM
Not worth starting a new thread, in the UK Championship Ding Junhui has beaten Ronnie 6 Nil.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 19, 2022, 12:30:13 AM
Goo on Ding.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 19, 2022, 12:31:35 AM
Might be nice if a friendly moderator could change this to just "Snooker", please.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: devilla on November 19, 2022, 12:35:46 AM
I'd love Ding to win this.
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: Bad English on November 19, 2022, 08:10:29 AM
Footy-Vill is now on a break. Is this a coincidence?
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: pablo_picasso on November 19, 2022, 10:39:08 AM
I'd love Ding to win this.
Jack Lisowski for me. Even if it’s just to shut the commentators up about him being the best to never win anything. Fact is, he’s good, but clearly not good enough to win anything yet. Which is why he hasn’t. He is just unfortunate to live in an era where there are so many better players than him. I did like his win agains Murphy though. Even if it was just as punishment for that waistcoat…
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 19, 2022, 11:25:59 AM
Pretty unusual in that we've got to a semi-final and I don't dislike any of the players.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on November 19, 2022, 11:18:36 PM
Wow what a match Allen wins it on the black.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on November 20, 2022, 06:31:45 PM
Vital last frame win for Allen, just about keeping him in the match, Ding leads 6-2.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on November 20, 2022, 11:43:36 PM
Allen takes the title with an amazing comeback winning 9 out of the last 10 frames.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 11:55:42 PM
Oh, Ding. ☹️
Title: Re: World Snooker Championship.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 11:56:07 PM
Might be nice if a friendly moderator could change this to just "Snooker", please.

Thanks to whoever it was.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 02, 2023, 10:58:38 PM
A return to the Dark Ages. https://twitter.com/eurosport/status/921002078398484486 :(
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Rory on January 03, 2023, 03:24:26 AM
A return to the Dark Ages. https://twitter.com/eurosport/status/921002078398484486 :(

Credit to the players for remaining calm. Reminds me of Federer at the French Open 2009, when some loon ran on with a Spanish flag and tried to tie it to him.

It's a morbid thought, but when you think that little fat SHA guy managed to get on the pitch and get close enough to tickle Grealish, it's a surprise more terrorist attacks don't happen like that.

How much more high-profile could you get than an attack on the pitch in a Premier League or European Cup match? And I wouldn't particularly trust the dumpy retired blokes who act as stewards to do anything about it.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: dcdavecollett on January 04, 2023, 12:53:46 AM
Especially if they hate the target.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Richard on January 15, 2023, 11:22:54 PM
Matty Cash in the crowd at the Masters final I think. Wasn't it Wimbledon the other year, he likes his big events. Well done Trump by the way.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 15, 2023, 11:33:29 AM
Lovely little video with Ronnie and Ray Reardon. https://twitter.com/WeAreWST/status/1625467529236987904
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: FrankyH on April 17, 2023, 08:55:52 PM
Not something you'd expect to see at the snooker..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65305903
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: sid1964 on April 18, 2023, 06:03:34 AM
Lets hope it does not happen during a game involving us (unless we are losing) and the game gets abandoned.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 18, 2023, 08:43:35 AM
Donald Trumps ashes being scattered?
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on April 18, 2023, 08:57:39 AM
This is potty.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Simon Page on April 18, 2023, 11:21:52 AM
Hendry was quick to spot the really important concern over this:

Quote
Speaking on the BBC Red Button, at the time of the incident, seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry said: "I have never seen that before at a snooker event. It's a first.

"It is scary. Wow! You just hope the cloth can be recovered from that. It caught us all by surprise and then this happens.

"For me, straight away as a snooker player I am thinking: 'Is the table recoverable?' We don't know what that is on the table."

Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Rich6by7 on April 20, 2023, 10:58:27 PM
Si Juahui wins an epic contest vs Shaun Murphy in the deciding frame. No-fear snooker from the twenty-year-old.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on April 23, 2023, 12:22:22 AM
Making his Crucible debut, it was a very impressive win for Jak Jones beating Neil Robertson 13-7.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 23, 2023, 08:30:14 PM
Has anyone spotted the Coventry shirt guy in the crowd this year? I haven't seen him, at least not yet.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Richard on April 24, 2023, 12:01:20 AM
Has anyone spotted the Coventry shirt guy in the crowd this year? I haven't seen him, at least not yet.

Yep I've seen him but only for one match, can't remember which one.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Gareth on April 24, 2023, 10:53:16 AM
He has been there…think they banned football shirts though

You wouldn’t want tickets for today…potential the afternoon session is over in 2 frames and tonight might only last 5 frames over the 2 tables
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on April 26, 2023, 05:34:15 PM
Big turn up, Ronnie knocked out, beaten by Luca Brecel 13-10.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Villa Lew on April 29, 2023, 06:53:33 PM
Luca Brecel made the greatest Crucible comeback ever, coming from 14-5 down to beat Si Jiahui 17-15, which included winning 11 frames in a row.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 29, 2023, 09:46:33 PM
This Allen v Selby semi-final has been a bit of a war of attrition.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Rich6by7 on April 29, 2023, 09:51:13 PM
Neither player’s been close to their best. Looks like Selby’s match.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 30, 2023, 09:24:18 PM
Brecel’s a great player, fearless. Love the tattoos on his hands and knuckles….
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 30, 2023, 09:55:36 PM
147!!!
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: London Villan on April 30, 2023, 10:00:39 PM
Great final so far. Got tickets for next year too.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 01, 2023, 07:10:46 PM
C'mon Luca, I only want one Leicester win tonight.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Rich6by7 on May 01, 2023, 10:32:41 PM
An excellent final and a worthy winner.  Both players really forced each other to raise their game and it’s always nice to see a new name on the trophy.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 01, 2023, 10:53:08 PM
Yes, excellent stuff and fully deserved although I thought he was toast when Selby got it back to 16-15 and Luca couldn't pot a ball for love or money. Cracking tournament overall, and good for snooker to have a young champion and the first from Continental Europe.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 01, 2023, 11:50:32 PM
Ive been away this weekend but caught the final 2 frames having heard updates this afternoon. I thought Brecel did well to hold his nerve and it sounds like a brilliant final all round.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Rory on May 02, 2023, 02:03:14 AM
Yes, well done to Brecel. He had a tough route, beating Williams, O'Sullivan, Si (who had a cracking tournament) and Selby. Fully deserved.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 06, 2023, 10:43:18 PM
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Chinese players Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans for their involvement in snooker's biggest match-fixing scandal.

Eight other players, all from China, have received bans ranging from 20 months to five years and four months from the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

The allegations include manipulating games, approaching players to cheat, betting on snooker and fixing matches.

Yan Bingtao, the 2021 Masters champion, has been banned until December 2027, while former UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong must serve a suspension that ends in September 2024.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65641122
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: devilla on November 13, 2023, 02:54:29 PM
Just watching the champion of champions. Those t shirts the players are wearing are horrendous looking things. All shiny polyester crap that look like an explosion in a paint factory.

 What's wrong with the shirt and waistcoat?
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Gareth on December 08, 2023, 03:49:23 PM
Weird old crowd at the snooker shoot out…
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 22, 2024, 01:21:04 PM
So Ronnie wins 2 ranking events in the space of 7 days, producing the best single session of snooker I've ever seen (I watch a lot) during his semi final on Saturday.

There can't be many sportsmen who remain at the very top of their profession after 30 odd years, the bloke is incredible.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: devilla on January 22, 2024, 01:46:25 PM
So Ronnie wins 2 ranking events in the space of 7 days, producing the best single session of snooker I've ever seen (I watch a lot) during his semi final on Saturday.

There can't be many sportsmen who remain at the very top of their profession after 30 odd years, the bloke is incredible.

Yes, he's incredible. Trump must be sick after being 4 nil up and missing that black to go 7 each.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 22, 2024, 02:00:28 PM
So Ronnie wins 2 ranking events in the space of 7 days, producing the best single session of snooker I've ever seen (I watch a lot) during his semi final on Saturday.

There can't be many sportsmen who remain at the very top of their profession after 30 odd years, the bloke is incredible.

Yes, he's incredible. Trump must be sick after being 4 nil up and missing that black to go 7 each.

Yeah that was huge, I seem to remember there was a brown later on too which was a big miss in the context of the match, but that black was unforgivable.
Title: Re: Snooker
Post by: devilla on January 22, 2024, 02:10:14 PM
So Ronnie wins 2 ranking events in the space of 7 days, producing the best single session of snooker I've ever seen (I watch a lot) during his semi final on Saturday.

There can't be many sportsmen who remain at the very top of their profession after 30 odd years, the bloke is incredible.

Yes, he's incredible. Trump must be sick after being 4 nil up and missing that black to go 7 each.

Yeah that was huge, I seem to remember there was a brown later on too which was a big miss in the context of the match, but that black was unforgivable.

I think that brown was in the frame after that. A difficult shot and he was so close to getting it. Very unlucky with that one.
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