Topic: The Snooker thread

[meady1981]

Fun stuff!
But need to sleep man

[voodoo ray]

Balls of granite taking that double on

[Ray K]

Am I the only one who thought Allen's miss with the rest was a poor one for a player of his standard?

[TheShanklyGates]

Am I the only one who thought Allen's miss with the rest was a poor one for a player of his standard?

It wasn't easy at all but still one you'd probably expect him to get. Higgins rolling back the years with this counter clearance.

[voodoo ray]

Am I the only one who thought Allen's miss with the rest was a poor one for a player of his standard?

It was. He's blown it.

But deciders in world championship matches get to anyone and everyone

[BobPaisley3]

Higgins is something else. The amount of times he’s done that over the years. What a player!

[Ray K]

It was. He's blown it.

But deciders in world championship matches get to anyone and everyone

He got tight in the previous frame too. Should have cleared up after hitting that brilliant red.

[Barneylfc∗]

Can't believe Allen fucked that on match ball. What a fucking idiot.

[BobPaisley3]

Great stat, only the 8th black ball decider at the crucible.

[Peabee]

That double and the red down the cushion were stunning from Higgins under the pressure.

[Schmarn]

Classic Higgins clearance from a mile behind but Allen had plenty of chances to win that.

Lisowski was better tonight but really blew that penultimate frame.

[TheShanklyGates]

Dave Gilbert v Stephen Maguire
Kyren Wilson v John Higgins
Judd Trump v Jak Jones
Stuart Bingham v Ronnie O'Sullivan

Wilson v Higgins probably the pick of the quarter finals, two top players in good form. You'd expect Trump to dispatch Jones relatively easily. Bingham v O'Sullivan could get interesting depending on what version of Ronnie turns up, but of course Ronnie beats anyone if he plays his best snooker. And it's a great opportunity for the winner of Gilbert v Maguire who aren't regulars in the latter stages of the World Championship. It's all set up nicely!

[Statto Red]

Annoying O'Sullivan & Trump are in the same half of the draw, that would have been a cracking final.

[Red-Soldier]

Cracking from Higgins that.  Allen had his chances, but that final frame clearance, was something else.

[Schmarn]

Dave Gilbert v Stephen Maguire
Kyren Wilson v John Higgins
Judd Trump v Jak Jones
Stuart Bingham v Ronnie O'Sullivan

Wilson v Higgins probably the pick of the quarter finals, two top players in good form. You'd expect Trump to dispatch Jones relatively easily. Bingham v O'Sullivan could get interesting depending on what version of Ronnie turns up, but of course Ronnie beats anyone if he plays his best snooker. And it's a great opportunity for the winner of Gilbert v Maguire who aren't regulars in the latter stages of the World Championship. It's all set up nicely!

Genuinely can’t call the first match. I think Higgins might suffer fatigue after last night and Wilson is excellent form.

Looks like Trump and Ronnie advance though Jones and Bingham are solid enough to take advantage of errors.  Ronnie is definitely focussed but his long game isn’t there yet and he’s been missing a few with the rest you wouldn’t expect. Definitely not a formality that Ronnie wins the title.

[kaesarsosei]

Although the snooker community seem to have done so, I’ve never forgiven Higgins for his part in the ‘sting’ of 2010.

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

[Hazell]

Dave Gilbert v Stephen Maguire
Kyren Wilson v John Higgins
Judd Trump v Jak Jones
Stuart Bingham v Ronnie O'Sullivan

Wilson v Higgins probably the pick of the quarter finals, two top players in good form. You'd expect Trump to dispatch Jones relatively easily. Bingham v O'Sullivan could get interesting depending on what version of Ronnie turns up, but of course Ronnie beats anyone if he plays his best snooker. And it's a great opportunity for the winner of Gilbert v Maguire who aren't regulars in the latter stages of the World Championship. It's all set up nicely!

I've always been a fan of Maguire, hope he makes it through. It's probably the match I'm most looking forward to, 2 of the others could be pretty one sided and don't really like watching Wilson.

[paulrazor]

I was on the Si-Jones table in the morning session, that was pretty scrappy too. 3 occasions Si got 50+ up and lost the frame.

yeah Jones just kept him away most of the game

That was a belting match with Allen and Higgins

Imagine hitting a 67 break and losing the frame

Epic clearance from Higgins, he started with a double, if he missed that he was out as there was a red left over the pocket.

Allens comments after were very very classy

[fridgepants]

The one night I couldn't watch, as well.

I've warmed to Allen a lot after thinking he seemed a bit of a prick.

[Knight]

The double was crazy. I love snooker.

[Mr Mingebag Squid]

Went to it Friday, we had unreal seats for the evening session, unfortunately it was the Gilbert-Milkins match so only one frame.

I liked Rob Walker I have to say, he really tried to get the crowd to make Milkins feel a bit better about himself but it was clear after missing a shot or two his head was gone altogether

The match with Si and Jak Jones was ok, got a bit scrappy, last frame went on a while and even Jones looked shattered. It was just as well I had gone back to my room for a nap earlier as I would have nodded off myself

But a fantastic experience. I would go back.

How did you get tickets? Want to take my mum for her 60th next year - but no idea where to start

[voodoo ray]

How did you get tickets? Want to take my mum for her 60th next year - but no idea where to start

https://www.wst.tv/news/2024/april/12/2025-crucible-priority---register-now/

[Mr Mingebag Squid]

https://www.wst.tv/news/2024/april/12/2025-crucible-priority---register-now/

Cheers mate!

[fridgepants]

I got tickets for the Masters right after the previous year's tournament and it was surprisingly easy to do, I assumed the London venues would sell out quicker. Didn't see Ken, though.

[Schmarn]

Jones pinching two frames off Trump to lead 2-1. This could be interesting.

[Wild Romany Boy]

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

Thanks for this. I had never seen a full explanation and it has certainly changed my mind.

[Hazell]

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

Yeah I read that too and I've a bit more sympathy for him.

That clearance last night was brilliant too.

[Robinred]

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

Thanks for this; as other posters have said, it shines a completely new light on the affair. I shall adjust my view accordingly😌

[paulrazor]

How did you get tickets? Want to take my mum for her 60th next year - but no idea where to start

Register on https://www.wst.tv/news/2024/january/22/2025-crucible-priority---register-now/

They will go on sale shortly after the tournament ends

Dont hang about

They sold out like hot cakes last year, looked all year and only tickets left for matches were £400 ones

[meady1981]

Ronnies looking rusty!

[Boston Bosox]

Ronnies looking rusty!

Pulled One Back

[paulrazor]

Ronnies looking rusty!

yeah so sloppy

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

Jesus when you think notw were bad enough then you see this

Thanks for sharing

[Boston Bosox]

3-1 Now

[slaphead]

Stephen Hendry is brilliant on comms, really excellent.

[Enders]

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

I've genuinely never seen explained in that way before - thanks for posting that

Whilst I respect that he continues to be a great competitor into his late 40's like Ronnie, I freely admit have always had a bit of a dislike of Higgins primarily because of the stench of that 'fake Sheikh scandal', and secondly due the fact that he's an Everton fan lol

[west_london_red]

Stephen Hendry is brilliant on comms, really excellent.

Yeah, I’ve found myself warming to him as a commentator in a way I never thought I would 30 years ago as a Jimmy White fan.

[Boston Bosox]

Higgins on the board with a century

Wilson 4-1 Higgins

Career century number 994 for John Higgins. He's just six away from become the second player, after Ronnie O'Sullivan, to make 1,000 centuries.

[TheShanklyGates]

Mistakes galore in the O'Sullivan v Bingham match.

[Barneylfc∗]

You need to move on. That entire operation was a complete fabrication by the "Fake Sheikh" who would later be jailed for other various nefarious and illegal operations.

Basically the NOTW taped Higgins in two different conversations. One was strictly discussing the possibility of running an exhibition somewhere like Hong Kong and if he did, can they be arranged/fixed. Anyone who has watched an exhibition where a pro "throws" a game vs a kid or a disabled player will know what fixed means. Higgins said of course it could be. Then the next day they had another conversation about proper tournaments with no talk of rigging. The NOTW/Sheikh edited the two conversations together to make it look like Higgins would fix a ranking tournament.

I don't think anyone in this forum should need to be told which side to pick when the NOTW is on one half of it.

The same (& only) guy who is trying to shine a light on Man City's financial cheating has a very good report on it here which is must-reading for any snooker fan, especially those like me who until a week ago had a questionmark over Higgins.

https://sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/headline-in-here-please

Another one to say thanks for posting this. Wasn't aware he was done like a kipper. Shouldn't be surprised with that rag involved though.

[paulrazor]

The stuff with the hidden cameras in his hotel.room.

Jesus they didn't just try destroy his career. They could have ruined his whole life