Topic: The Snooker thread

[riismeister]

Kurt Maflin, FBI.

[Gerry Attrick]

I've not read the whole thread so apologies if it's already been said, but isn't it good to watch the snooker without the inane ramblings and unwarranted shouting of John fucking Virgo?

I'm in the minority here, but nah I'm not enjoying it as much. The people I got used to hearing all the time are unable to be on, moving on or dying and it's not the same without them. Virgo, Clive Everton (a few years ago granted) and Willie Thorne are snooker to me, I've never watched it without them commentating. Alan McManus is good, but the ones that are there to replace Virgo and Thorne are simply not the same and never will be.

[TheMissionary]

I'm in the minority here, but nah I'm not enjoying it as much. The people I got used to hearing all the time are unable to be on, moving on or dying and it's not the same without them. Virgo, Clive Everton (a few years ago granted) and Willie Thorne are snooker to me, I've never watched it without them commentating. Alan McManus is good, but the ones that are there to replace Virgo and Thorne are simply not the same and never will be.

Don't fret, Virgo will be back (unfortunately) he's just stuck in Spain because of the virus.

[TheShanklyGates]

Kurt Maflin, FBI.

[Red_Mist]

I like the commentators who give you those subtle but crucial little nuggets of insight into the way a break might progress or how the cue ball needs to be hit, etc. John Parrot and Stephen Hendry seem particularly good at explaining stuff for us non-snooker players. They keep it technical but explain it clearly without dumbing it down. Virgo tends to look for the drama, even when it’s not there and sometimes can be a bit cringey and shouty as a result. Willie Thorne is a sad loss and was very soothing to listen to. Part of why I watch snooker is to end up in that trance like state as the balls roll in one after the other. It’s very relaxing at the end of a busy day. Clive Everton was the ultimate in creating that mood.

[Nitramdorf]

Was Rob Walker commentating last night or did I imagine it? I was flicking through the channels and thought I heard him on the Maflin game.

I too prefer the older guys commentating, although Willie did used to annoy me a bit when he'd say something like, " I think hes 6-4 to get that pink."
Originally I thought they had told the older guys not to come in due to their age and risk but then I heard Dennis Taylor on it.

[Lusty]

Watch a few frames on Eurosport with their commentators and you'll be pining for John Virgo.

[Hazell]

Good match between Williams and Gamblor here.

Hopefully Williams knocks him out.

[El Lobo]

[Hazell]

[Andy82lfc]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already but just found out why the crown logo is on the players waistcoats. Why isn’t Ronnie O’Sullivan wearing one as I thought he has previously won all three?

[voodoo ray]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already but just found out why the crown logo is on the players waistcoats. Why isn’t Ronnie O’Sullivan wearing one as I thought he has previously won all three?

it's not obligatory

[Andy82lfc]

it's not obligatory

Ah I see. Thanks.

[kloppagetime]

Wonderful Selby going through said no one ever

[Gerry Attrick]

Robertson v Selby could be fucking boring. Robertson tends to play a similar style to whoever he's up against, can score as well as anybody if he's playing the right player but has absolutely no qualms of getting bogged down in safeties.

[voodoo ray]

Never taken to Robertson. No idea why, seemed alright when he did a bit of pundit for Eurosport but I just want him to get beat.

[kloppagetime]

Born in Australia so obviously always gonna root for a fellow Aussie but I agree with Gerry Robbo can be boring player to watch at times.

[mikeb58]

Brilliant from Saengkham, 12-12, decider on the way!

[Chavvie]

Wonderful Selby going through said no one ever

I did, I’m glad he went through. First round was slow and pretty poor quality. This game has been excellent quality and had a mix of everything.

[TheShanklyGates]

Really looking forward to Ronnie v Ding tonight, should be a cracker.

[rawcusk8]

Robertson and Hawkins have to go off because Robertson spills a drink down his leg and in to his shoe

Now Hawkins accidentally sits in Robertsons chair so they stop the match whilst the ref sanitises the chair. More entertaining than the snooker

[Barneylfc∗]

Now washing his chair as Hawkins sat in the wrong one 

[ToneLa]

That last frame between Robertson and Hawkins was absolutely awful!

[voodoo ray]

clever thinking by the ref to put her specs on for this game, might drag on a bit and her eyes might get tired.

[mikeb58]

Haha...fight, fight, fight during the Clarke v McGill  match. Never seen anything like that before, not at  a major tournament definitely! Ref steps in, Clarke was winning that I reckon!

[voodoo ray]

Haha...fight, fight, fight during the Clarke v McGill  match. Never seen anything like that before, not at  a major tournament definitely! Ref steps in, Clarke was winning that I reckon!

in which frame?

[gazzalfc]

Haha...fight, fight, fight during the Clarke v McGill  match. Never seen anything like that before, not at  a major tournament definitely! Ref steps in, Clarke was winning that I reckon!

You don't mess with big Jan Verhaas.

Clarke does have the look of a guy that's walked into a pool hall after a day on the building site.

[mikeb58]

in which frame?

The one Clarke won to make it 7-2 I think, I missed it live but they showed it during a break in Ronnies match. McGill accused Clarke of 'standing in his eye line' they where face to face over it, Ref dealt with it well. But I think it continued after Clarke won that frame.

[voodoo ray]

it's ok I found it.

https://twitter.com/SportingLife/status/1292123519355101184

[Fordy]

The one Clarke won to make it 7-2 I think, I missed it live but they showed it during a break in Ronnies match. McGill accused Clarke of 'standing in his eye line' they where face to face over it, Ref dealt with it well. But I think it continued after Clarke won that frame.

Seemed it continued in the back. McGill ran after Clarke.

[Hazell]

Brilliant. In snooker, that's the equivalent of an all out brawl.

[kloppagetime]

Ding and Ronnie at 8-8 should be a cracking final session tomorrow afternoon.

[Hazell]

Ding and Ronnie at 8-8 should be a cracking final session tomorrow afternoon.

That's been a great match so far, top level snooker.

[Fordy]

Brilliant. In snooker, that's the equivalent of an all out brawl.

Clarke tweeted..If you want to dance, let's dance 

[princeoftherocks]

Clarke tweeted..If you want to dance, let's dance 

[Statto Red]

McGill vs Clarke incident was down to Clarke standing standing in line of sight when McGill was taking a shot.

John Parrott said on BBC Two: "I have not seen many [scenes] like that, it is quite heated.

"It is a very small and tight venue when there are two tables and you can get trapped. If you have played your shot and cannot get back to your seat, then as a courtesy you will stay at the other end of the table and hopefully be out of the way.

"If it is continually happening and Anthony feels he is in his eye line then he is perfectly entitled to say something. It does not help being 7-2 down so is not in the best of moods."

[Hazell]

Clarke tweeted..If you want to dance, let's dance 

[ToneLa]

Haha, the entrance music is so funny

Triple H's theme? Really Gould?

[ToneLa]

Ronnie ahead, cmon mate!

[gazzalfc]

The crowd noise being pumped into the arena is a bit stupid. I can understand if it was pumped into the audio on TV.