World Championships 2004

Harry2001

Originally posted by Genghis
With Hunter gone, so too are two more of my bets. My only hope now is that the number of century breaks stays under 45 (slim chance), or that Hendry makes the highest break (and I think he may have less than 9 frames to beat 145 - if I had any money left I'd back Pinches to beat him today).

Hendry looked a bit ropey yesterday but I think his experience will see him past Finches

Have'nt a clue who is gonna win it now though with Hunter and Williams out

celticfc

Higgins was playing terribly yesterday but done well to get the last two frames of the session to be only 5-3 down. Doesn't look to be going well for him today either, he's 8-4 down athe moment.

Bit of a role reversal though, Higgins beat Dott 13-2 in the 2nd round 2 years ago with a whole session to spare.

Washout

I think al is playing into the hands of Ronnie O Sullivan.

The Rooster

Yeah, I've changed my opinion on Ronnie's form so far. He has been acting the eejit alright, but his games being closer than expected have been down to Maguire and Hicks playing well more than Ronnie playing below par.

Overall he's probably been the best player in the tournament to date and I think he'll hammer Hamilton. But he does have problems when it comes to beating Stephen Hendry. It would certainly make for a cracking semi final.

Surely Matthew Stevens will come through the other half of the draw?

celticfc

Higgins Out!!

I've never seen John play as badly as he's played this week, absolute muck compared to his standard. He played well in the last 3 frames though & nearly got a great 147 but what a good break from Dott in the last frame.

The Hendry match was brilliant to watch, but ye gotta feel sorry for Barry Pinches, played brilliantly all week. Full credit to Hendry though, looks like him & O'Sullivan in the second semi.

The Rooster

I think he'll hammer Hamilton

7-0 so far.

That's about the first prediction I've got right this year!

eirebhoy

O'Sullivan -v- Hendry

Ronnie is just amazing, currently 13-2 and not looking like Ronnie will lose another frame

celticfc

The final: O'Sullivan vs Dott.

Any Predictions? 18-0, 18-1?

I'd say Dott will probably slow down Ronnie a bit, but I doubt he can really challenge him much when it comes to winning the match. I do hope that it reaches all four sessions & that there's some play on monday night. Looks a little bit ominous though , that means that Dott would have to win at least 7 frames.

SantaHoe

Poor 'oul Dott didn't even make the poll.
Hope he wins it... just to sicken everyone

celticfc

I'm delighted for Ronnie to win it again this year, he's obviously put the hard work in & he was the only real "top" player to show decent form. I thought the final was a bit of an anticlimax though, probably because all the finals in the last few years have all been a lot closer & a lot more exiting at the finish.

Full credit though.