Topic: The Snooker thread

[nayia2002]

Robertson is fucking unbelievable

[nayia2002]

Come back complete

[TheShanklyGates]

Absolutely incredible that Higgins has blown this. Fair play to Robertson, most would have given up at 9-4 down.

[nayia2002]

Absolutely incredible that Higgins has blown this. Fair play to Robertson, most would have given up at 9-4 down.

True big fuck up by Higgins

[voodoo ray]

Proper shit in finals now is jhiggins.

[Robinred]

Love the class shown by Robertson describing his win. No false modesty, but also a recognition that at crucial moments, the balls were kind.

He’s a class act on and off the table, and he’s a credit to the game. Snooker, like golf, by and large is played in a truly sportsmanlike manner, and I for one am grateful for that.

[shy_talk]

Good week of snooker, wish I'd had a fiver on Robertson because thats some comeback from 9-4. Higgins lost a final about 7 or 8 months ago and was questioning himself as runner up if ''he still has it to win'', I wonder if hes going to bow out a la Hendry at the Worlds.
Well played Robertson, it aint over till the tenor hits the high notes. Who got the big break prize, I know O'Sullivan was leading with just 131 but I expected that'd go.

[mikeb58]

Fair play to Robertson, most would have given up at 9-4 down.

Fuckin hell, like me you mean!

I had a mad a busy day, so at 9-4 and Higgins at the table I turned off and called it a day! Just seen this thread, thought it would be praise of Higgins, did Higgins fall apart, miss any sitters to clinch it etc? Can't believe I missed this comeback!

[Red-Soldier]

Absolutely incredible that Higgins has blown this. Fair play to Robertson, most would have given up at 9-4 down.

One of the biggest chokers on tour now, when it comes to finals.

He's been in superb form the past couple of years, but has won hardly anything.

[AndyMuller]

I was hungover so only seen bits of it and had an early night. Higgins can't win anything at the minute. Might put money on him winning at the crucible.

[paulrazor]

Any tips for getting tickets for next year

What ticket to avoid or good to get

or if there is anything else to do in Sheffield, I am turning 40 next year and going to the crucible is on my bucket list, I might even take in the final, going for a night or two, i would go on my own if i had to

[Roady]

Any tips for getting tickets for next year

What ticket to avoid or good to get

or if there is anything else to do in Sheffield, I am turning 40 next year and going to the crucible is on my bucket list, I might even take in the final, going for a night or two, i would go on my own if i had to

I went a few years back.it is boss.i cannot remember how my mate booked them though.or when they go on sale.id look directly at the crucible website .should have more info.they go bloody quick though.

[Fordy]

Went to bed at 9-4.

Can't believe John lost the final. This will hurt.

[sinnermichael]

Robertson is 9/2 for the Worlds. Might lump on that. Still can't believe he's only won it once.

[Upanishad]

The World Championship begins at the Crucible in Sheffield on April 16 and a champion will be crowned on May 2.

THE DRAW IN FULL
Mark Selby (1) v Jamie Jones
Yan Bingtao (16) v Chris Wakelin
Barry Hawkins (9) v Jackson Page
Mark Williams (8 ) v Michael White
Kyren Wilson (5) v Ding Junhui
Stuart Bingham (12) v Lyu Haotian
Anthony McGill (13) v Liam Highfield
Judd Trump (4) v Hossein Vafaei
Neil Robertson (3) v Ashley Hugill
Jack Lisowski (14) v Matthew Stevens
Luca Brecel (11) v Noppon Saengkham
John Higgins (6) v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Zhao Xintong (7) v Jamie Clarke
Shaun Murphy (10) v Stephen Maguire
Mark Allen (15) v Scott Donaldson
Ronnie O’Sullivan (2) v David Gilbert

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker/world-championship/2021-2022/world-snooker-championship-draw-ronnie-o-sullivan-will-play-david-gilbert-mark-selby-faces-jamie-jon_sto8884316/story.shtml

[Hazell]

Ding had to qualify this time round so that match up with Wislon should be good.

Maguire knocking out Murphy would be sweet as well.

[Upanishad]

Maguire knocking out Murphy would be sweet as well.

[Hazell]

I always find sport more interesting when you have somebody to actively to root against.

[BigCDump]

If you turn your phone upside down that's quite a sexy smile he's got.

[Peabee]

The World Championship begins at the Crucible in Sheffield on April 16 and a champion will be crowned on May 2.

THE DRAW IN FULL
Mark Selby (1) v Jamie Jones
Yan Bingtao (16) v Chris Wakelin
Barry Hawkins (9) v Jackson Page
Mark Williams (8 ) v Michael White
Kyren Wilson (5) v Ding Junhui
Stuart Bingham (12) v Lyu Haotian
Anthony McGill (13) v Liam Highfield
Judd Trump (4) v Hossein Vafaei
Neil Robertson (3) v Ashley Hugill
Jack Lisowski (14) v Matthew Stevens
Luca Brecel (11) v Noppon Saengkham
John Higgins (6) v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Zhao Xintong (7) v Jamie Clarke
Shaun Murphy (10) v Stephen Maguire
Mark Allen (15) v Scott Donaldson
Ronnie O’Sullivan (2) v David Gilbert

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker/world-championship/2021-2022/world-snooker-championship-draw-ronnie-o-sullivan-will-play-david-gilbert-mark-selby-faces-jamie-jon_sto8884316/story.shtml

I thought Ronnie was world number 1 now or are the seedings different?

[rushyman]

This must be the only sport that was of a better standard 25 years ago

[Peabee]

This must be the only sport that was of a better standard 25 years ago

Yeah, that’s why Ronnie, Mark Williams, etc, can still compete. They aren’t at the same level they were playing a decade or two ago.

[voodoo ray]

This must be the only sport that was of a better standard 25 years ago

commonly held view but it just isn't true. it was more popular, sure, but the general standard of game these days is far higher.

[rushyman]

commonly held view but it just isn't true. it was more popular, sure, but the general standard of game these days is far higher.

Well I watched both and I see it as quite apparent that it is

O’Sullivan has played at the top in both and is far more qualified than either of us to comment and this is his view:

“If you look at the younger players coming through, they’re not that good really.

“Most of them would do well as half-decent amateurs, or not even amateurs they’re so bad a lot of them.

“A lot of them you see now, you think, cor, I’ve probably got to lose an arm and a leg to fall outside the top 50”

[Peabee]

Well I watched both and I see it as quite apparent that it is

O’Sullivan has played at the top in both and is far more qualified than either of us to comment and this is his view:

“If you look at the younger players coming through, they’re not that good really.

“Most of them would do well as half-decent amateurs, or not even amateurs they’re so bad a lot of them.

“A lot of them you see now, you think, cor, I’ve probably got to lose an arm and a leg to fall outside the top 50”

There’s no prize money for first round losers, which is bad really. In other sports, e.g. tennis, all professionals are paid for their participation.  Even qualifiers.

There’s snooker players having to borrow money to participate in tournaments and then being out of pocket if they lose in the first round.

Barry Hearn says he doesn’t want to subsidise mediocrity, but every player with a pro card should be paid. Surely that would mean players could afford to train more and not have other jobs to fund their pro career.

[voodoo ray]

Well I watched both and I see it as quite apparent that it is

O’Sullivan has played at the top in both and is far more qualified than either of us to comment and this is his view:

“If you look at the younger players coming through, they’re not that good really.

“Most of them would do well as half-decent amateurs, or not even amateurs they’re so bad a lot of them.

“A lot of them you see now, you think, cor, I’ve probably got to lose an arm and a leg to fall outside the top 50”

he's a fantastic player (obvious) and his punditry on eurosport is decent, but o'sullivan regularly comes out with absolute shite.

the general standard of potting and break building is better now than it's ever been. it is however seriously lacking in youth other than the lads from china of which there are many.

[Alan_X]

Locked for the day

[Hazell]

Shaun Murphy looks like he ate Shaun Murphy.

[Hazell]

he's a fantastic player (obvious) and his punditry on eurosport is decent, but o'sullivan regularly comes out with absolute shite.

the general standard of potting and break building is better now than it's ever been. it is however seriously lacking in youth other than the lads from china of which there are many.

Definitely, on both counts. O'Sullivan regularly talks guff, so much so, it's easy to switch off from it. The standard these days is so high, that O'Sullivan and Higgins are still there at the top is testament to how great they are rather than anything else.

[voodoo ray]

murphy and maguire could have an eat-off that would be as competitive as the snooker.

[mikeb58]

Not live this session on BBC 2 now, but Michael White just got his first frame on the board to trail 1-7 to Mark Williams.

[Carllfc]

It’s a bit strange that Murphy commentates and he’s playing in the tournament

[Hazell]

Bit strange why Murphy commentates and he’s playing in the tournament

Fingers in pies.

[Peabee]

It’s a bit strange that Murphy commentates and he’s playing in the tournament

 Credit card bills...

The fact he kicked off about losing to an amateur, and ranting about having bills to pay, tells me he may be in a bit of debt so he’s probably also taxi driving in Sheffield.

[voodoo ray]

Credit card bills...

The fact he kicked off about losing to an amateur, and ranting about having bills to pay, tells me he may be in a bit of debt so he’s probably also taxi driving in Sheffield.

Just eat must fucking love him.

[Peabee]

Just eat must fucking love him.

He’ll be one of those customers who put “call me, don’t knock” in the delivery notes. 

[voodoo ray]

He’ll be one of those customers who put “call me, don’t knock” in the delivery notes. 

hardly. He's in the hotel lobby pacing around waiting mumbling curses under his breath when they're 15 seconds late.n

[Tesco tearaway]

The ref in the Murphy match 

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[voodoo ray]

I think this frame between murphy and maguire is drunk.

[TheShanklyGates]

I think this frame between murphy and maguire is drunk.

Would be a massive shame if this match goes on long into the night and Murphy is too tired to commentate tomorrow...