Since when did they start playing 9-frame evening sessions in the final? Actually, I can remember them doing 7+9 (wasn't Taylor 0-7 vs Davis in '85 after the afternoon?), but not 8+9. Seems a bit harsh on Ding who could have had a night's rest at 7-9.
― Michael Jones, Monday, 2 May 2016 10:01 (eight years ago) link
I was wondering about that - last session is usually too long so maybe reducing it might be a good idea.
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 2 May 2016 10:13 (eight years ago) link
I hate Selby's attritional play more than Ebdon's or Higgins' or any other "scrape him off the table" grinding wanker.
― punnerist spoon here (onimo), Monday, 2 May 2016 10:29 (eight years ago) link
^^^
disspiriting match so far
― some men just want to watch the world Bern (Noodle Vague), Monday, 2 May 2016 10:40 (eight years ago) link
worse than Ebdon?! That's cold!
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 2 May 2016 10:51 (eight years ago) link
why is he so fucking sad???!?!??!
― And the cry rang out all o'er the town / Good Heavens! Tay is down (imago), Monday, 2 May 2016 21:13 (eight years ago) link
has he just realised that life is meaningless or something
2017, from what I've seen so far:
- Higgins looks like he's BACK BABY and in the easier half of the draw (that 58 break, taking adv of a kick when Allen was about to make it 10-9 gave flashbacks from before the time he got corrupt). LOL it was funny Parrott talking up any strength in that half for Hendry to basically go 'u mad'. Doesn't mince words and he never talks anything up.- Ronnie is looking good, enjoyed how he despatched that piece of thrash Murphy yesterday.- That upper half is tough tho'. You'd say Selby or O'Sullivan to come through. - I can't see O'Sullivan beating either Selby or Higgins in a final, they are the two players who play the kind of game that throws Ronnie off (as I might have discussed this over the years).
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 23 April 2017 14:01 (seven years ago) link
:-(
― xyzzzz__, Tuesday, 25 April 2017 20:07 (seven years ago) link
a strong ding is a strong championship, every legend fades
― imago, Tuesday, 25 April 2017 20:20 (seven years ago) link
Ding-Selby is a terrific match, maybe better than their final...Ding is scoring heavier but unfortunately can't quite close the two-frame gap. He was about to square but missed the opportunity and Selby nailed him to the cross: 12-10
― xyzzzz__, Friday, 28 April 2017 21:03 (seven years ago) link
12-12. This is a great, great response by Ding. Could be the making of a World Champion.
― xyzzzz__, Friday, 28 April 2017 21:31 (seven years ago) link
His 13th century of the tournament, his nearest is on six.
Can't see the final session tomorrow afternoon :-(
― xyzzzz__, Friday, 28 April 2017 21:33 (seven years ago) link
boo @ bbc's foreigner-excluding red button thing though. i hate having to watch via eurosport.
― StanM, Saturday, 29 April 2017 00:46 (seven years ago) link
This final is going to be 17-17, isn't it?
― StanM, Sunday, 30 April 2017 15:05 (seven years ago) link
Those fuckin intros
― virginity simple (darraghmac), Sunday, 30 April 2017 18:13 (seven years ago) link
selby vs higgins will kill the sport
― imago, Sunday, 30 April 2017 18:16 (seven years ago) link
actually nah, not if selby fuckin thrashes him
Has Gary Barlow come along to support his mate DJ Steve
― virginity simple (darraghmac), Sunday, 30 April 2017 18:42 (seven years ago) link
Hendry's theory -- that he had too much respect for "The Master" -- on Higgins' lead was utter bollocks. It seemed pretty clear that Selby was feeling the after-effects of a marathon against Ding. It usually happens that one or both arrive at the final fatigued. That usually goes by Day 2 of the final but its then all about how big the gap is and how strong your mind is. Its a supreme test and there is v little like it in most other sports.
Higgins isn't quite in that break-building class these days and that missed pink at 10-4 up finally switched Selby on and he was utterly dominant to win the last three frames and session. I agree with Hendry that Selby is slight favourite.
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 1 May 2017 08:50 (seven years ago) link
I really wish the final was available to stream in the US.
― 20-lol pileup (WilliamC), Monday, 1 May 2017 11:37 (seven years ago) link
This Selby dude is annoyingly persistent and also quite good, isn't he?
― StanM, Monday, 1 May 2017 20:04 (seven years ago) link
unless he's playing higgins in which case may he slay, may he rend
― imago, Monday, 1 May 2017 20:13 (seven years ago) link
oh why won't he fuck off
― imago, Monday, 1 May 2017 20:59 (seven years ago) link
that feels a bit mean-spirited of me now, especially how he was kicking himself over his various misses when ahead. aw but not wanting higgins to win is a national pastime by now
― imago, Monday, 1 May 2017 22:16 (seven years ago) link
there is something about selby that is very unlikeable. I don't know what it is though
― ^ 諷刺 (ken c), Tuesday, 2 May 2017 12:53 (seven years ago) link
hes a professional snooker player
― virginity simple (darraghmac), Tuesday, 2 May 2017 13:28 (seven years ago) link
Ronnie one away from equalling Davis' six UK titles.
Puts so much pressure on Murphy. Break after break. Relentless.
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 10 December 2017 20:49 (six years ago) link
Also to be playing like this in his early 40s. That's what's most impressive. Davis and Hendry were pretty much through by then.
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 10 December 2017 20:50 (six years ago) link
We'll miss when he is gone, y'all.
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 10 December 2017 21:02 (six years ago) link
otm
― imago, Sunday, 10 December 2017 22:00 (six years ago) link
and they're off!
― StanM, Saturday, 21 April 2018 15:29 (six years ago) link
Yes, Selby out and Ronnie through!
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:13 (six years ago) link
a thing we can agree on
― imago, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:22 (six years ago) link
G'wan Ronnie
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Monday, 23 April 2018 22:26 (six years ago) link
Shaun Murphy is out too thank fuck
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:35 (six years ago) link
i feel softer towards him as he's a good sport, but yeah
― imago, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:36 (six years ago) link
back to disagreeing then. 100% joy at seeing this fucker go just now.
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:41 (six years ago) link
Agreed. xp
In 2018 snooker is in dire need of a new Alex Higgins or Jimmy White, though. Ronnie alone can't save us from the dullness. It'd be too much to ask.
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Monday, 23 April 2018 22:42 (six years ago) link
#lololdpeople
kyren wilson is...something. luca brecel hasn't rly happened
― imago, Monday, 23 April 2018 22:44 (six years ago) link
I don't think we need a new Jimmy White or Alex Higgins (esp the former, I don't want any maverick briliance without a world title). I do miss the period of time when O'Sullivan/Hendry/Williams/Higgins were at their peak (roughly from '96 - '04). No real grouping like that has emerged.
― xyzzzz__, Tuesday, 24 April 2018 08:35 (six years ago) link
And only Selby (whom I do like but wanted to go as I knew he was the only one capable of beating peak O'Sullivan) has managed to be consistent enough to capture multiple world titles and dominate the stage for a significant period since then.
― xyzzzz__, Tuesday, 24 April 2018 08:38 (six years ago) link
I don't want any maverick briliance without a world title
This is true, I must concede. Still breaks my heart. Also agreed on the '96-'04 period. It's much more scattered these days.
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 24 April 2018 08:43 (six years ago) link
just let them smoke and drink again, then we'll start to see the characters
― thomasintrouble, Tuesday, 24 April 2018 20:33 (six years ago) link
Ali Carter is really holding up against Ronnie: 9-7 up.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 28 April 2018 11:15 (six years ago) link
Ronnie did win the last two frames last night in about fifteen minutes
― imago, Saturday, 28 April 2018 12:51 (six years ago) link
so... Higgins for the win now?
― StanM, Saturday, 28 April 2018 16:04 (six years ago) link
literally anyone but him pls
― imago, Saturday, 28 April 2018 16:22 (six years ago) link
Anyone but Judd Trump. Thankfully Higgins should beat him.
Got a feeling Mark Allen could come through in that top half.
― xyzzzz__, Saturday, 28 April 2018 20:23 (six years ago) link