Topic: The Snooker thread

[voodoo ray]

multiple world champs left on one side vs 3 blokes who've never even made the final. 2 of who are qualifiers.

[TheShanklyGates]

Williams' level has definitely dropped since yesterday but full credit to Ronnie for his performance here. Sets up the final session perfectly.

Thought Williams was going to run away with it after winning that first frame of the session on the final black followed by Ronnie nearly potting the blue from the break off in the second

[amir87]

Williams would have been desperate for that interval. Ronnie was shoving that snooker cue up his arse, metaphorically speaking.

[voodoo ray]

willo's pre-game lunchtime kebab today wasn't lucky.

[Barneylfc∗]

6-2 can't see Williams losing this one now this game is over

Up there with the hairy handed halfwit's Everton to finish above Liverpool shout

[ToneLa]

Cmon Ronnie!

[Statto Red]

Last session on the 2 table format, as it goes to 1 table format from tomorrow.

[Statto Red]

Careless from Ronnie & he had an easier red too.

[voodoo ray]

Some bad shots by both players in this frame

[Statto Red]

Some bad shots by both players in this frame

& add in a kick too, does anyone want to win this frame.

[El Lobo]

Not a fan of the containing safeties

[Statto Red]

Not a fan of the containing safeties

A necessary evil at times though.

[amir87]

Ronnie has been so careless all game. Making some real basic errors.

[TheShanklyGates]

Outrageous fluke from Ronnie

[El Lobo]

Genius this from Ronnie, another century.

[amir87]

Shocking miss on match ball from Ronnie. Bizarre match.

[voodoo ray]

I think dennis taylor actually thinks williams' name is "the welshman"

[TheShanklyGates]

Really entertaining match that with some brilliant break building and safety play but also some bizarre misses from both players. Ronnie was 11-4 for frames played today

[amir87]

And now he's won. Shame he's playing Casper the boring ghost in the semi.

[Red-Soldier]

Really entertaining match that with some brilliant break building and safety play but also some bizarre misses from both players. Ronnie was 11-4 for frames played today

Bit of a hammering that!

You got to think the winner will come from his semi.  Can't see the others beating either him or Selby.

Selby has a good record against him, shame it isn't the final really.

[Barneylfc∗]

Really entertaining match that with some brilliant break building and safety play but also some bizarre misses from both players. Ronnie was 11-4 for frames played today

But the match was over at 6-2 to Williams 

[Always_A_Red]

He is one of the nicest people you could ever meet a really genuine fella. His interviews are just firmly tongue in cheek. He is box office and is a bit like a boxer trash talking. It makes headlines and promotes the sport.

That one interview and McGill-Clarke has probably produced more media coverage than the rest of the tournament put together.

Yes I understand that mate but I just wish he'd come out and say 'I really enjoyed that' or 'I'm really happy with how I played' every now and again. It just seems to be him against the sport at times and although I get that it gets the sport coverage, is it really good coverage? One of the best players ever saying that he doesn't enjoy it, only plays to make a living and thinks the youngsters are crap? It's hardly role model stuff is it?

[voodoo ray]

here he comes slagging off his own game as per usual.

[Red-Soldier]

What a load of shite that just came out of his mouth.  He must've been having a laugh with all that.

[Statto Red]

6-2 can't see Williams losing this one now this game is over

Oh dear. 

[Red-Soldier]

Walker the absolute cock reminding Williams that he's never beaten him there.  What a tool.

[voodoo ray]

"I enjoyed it, no doubt he'll come on and say he played shit but there we go"

[Qston]

6-2 can't see Williams losing this one now this game is over

That prediction worked out well

[Red_Mist]

That prediction worked out well

I’d laugh too, except I backed Judd to break the crucible curse. D’oh.

[Fordy]

McGill wins at last..

[voodoo ray]

https://twitter.com/Livesnooker/status/1293284423568367616

[Dan The Man 28373]

So semi final lineup confirmed, 2 world champions (8 titles in total) in 1 half & 2 who have made the semi final once between them.

Wilson vs McGill

O'Sullivan vs Selby

Only 8 centuries in the quarter finals (in 88 frames) & O'Sullivan/Williams game made 6 (5 for Ronnie, 1 for Williams).  O'Sullivan now well clear of the most centuries scored (9 vs 4 for Selby, 3 for Wilson & none for McGill).  McGill has had 24 breaks of 50+, & 2 in the 90s (both 92) in 67 frames.

The Crucible curse for returning champions strikes again, the 18th time since was at the Crucible that a 1st time returning champion wasn't able to defend his crown.

Unlikely to beat the 100 century record from last year, 81 last year up to the semis vs 69 for this year.

Got to go with Wilson in the top half & will depend if O'Sullivan is drawn into a safety battle vs Selby.  I hope O'Sullivan wins his 6th.

[Fordy]

Wilson getting battered here. Early days though.

[El Lobo]

I know you can only beat what’s in front of you, but this has got to be one of the worst semi finals for quite some time.

It’s like the beeb knew too since they chucked on a segment about the Dott/Ebdon Final

[Barneylfc∗]

6-2 can't see McGill losing this one now this game is over

[Fordy]

6-2 can't see McGill losing this one now this game is over

Needs 11 frames though and nearly messed up yesterday with a 7-1 lead.

[El Lobo]

[Eeyore]

Yes I understand that mate but I just wish he'd come out and say 'I really enjoyed that' or 'I'm really happy with how I played' every now and again. It just seems to be him against the sport at times and although I get that it gets the sport coverage, is it really good coverage? One of the best players ever saying that he doesn't enjoy it, only plays to make a living and thinks the youngsters are crap? It's hardly role model stuff is it?

He is just too honest at times. We have become accustomed to media trained sportsmen trotting out the same platitudes. That blue he missed was an absolute shocker, and he didn't try and hide from it. His cue action is way more erratic than it used to be. As he said he is surviving because of his unbelievable cue ball control. Once in amongst the balls he is still a joy to behold.

As for the standards he is bang on the money. At his age his physical powers especially his eyesight should have faded to such a degree that he shouldn't be blowing away players. To put it in to perspective Hendry was 30 when he won his last World title. Davis was 31 when he won his last title at the Crucible. Ronnie is 44 and Mark Williams won it at the age of 43.

It reminds me of Tennis with the likes of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer still dominating way past their sell by date.

Ronnie has just said what everyone else has been thinking. McGill or Wilson in the final is a joke. Personally I think it is down to players being over coached from an early age. Snooker has created a load of clones with perfect techniques but very little feel or touch. Hopefully Trump kicks on and dominates.

[Fordy]

 

You been busy today?

[Gerry Attrick]

Imagine a Crucible final involving Anthony fucking McGill