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World Championship 2015

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,742 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    I'd still rather Trump v Murphy final though :)

    Scrap the cap!



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,438 ✭✭✭TwoShedsJackson


    Can't stand Murphy, come on Hawkins.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    2 0 Murphy. Hawkins missed the easiest of reds with only needing a colour for the frame. Murphy cleared up


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,812 ✭✭✭Addle


    Can't stand Murphy, come on Hawkins.

    Why? He's my favourite!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Hawkins is giving these frames away. 3-0 Murphy.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Those shots Hawkins missed in the second and third frames might come back to haunt him at the end.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Hawkins having a nightmare start.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,148 ✭✭✭Passenger


    These first few frames suggest that Hawkins might still be reeling from that intense Quarter Final with Robertson.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭Gunslinger92


    Some end to frame 4!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Some end to frame 4!

    Murphy should be disappointed with that. Really should be 4-0. Hawkins will take it. Turns an awful session into an ok one.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,148 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Aye, Hawkins deserves a frame tbh.


  • Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭obriendj


    Addle wrote: »
    Why? He's my favourite!

    Why?
    He is so boring and seems to have no personality. look at his interview on youtube snoring!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Passenger wrote: »
    Aye, Hawkins deserves a frame tbh.

    Missing chances like that? He deserves nothing in my book. (I might be slightly biased having money on Murphy)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,148 ✭✭✭Passenger


    bren2001 wrote: »
    Missing chances like that? He deserves nothing in my book. (I might be slightly biased having money on Murphy)

    Aye, but did Murphy deserve to go 4 frames ahead given the amount of opportunities he missed?


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Hawkins deserved it for that break he made even though he made a balls of that last shot and got a bit lucky, the late finish is definitely affecting him, hope he can stick with him and Murphy doesn't win it pulling up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Passenger wrote: »
    Aye, but did Murphy deserve to go 4 frames ahead given the amount of opportunities he missed?

    I never said Murphy deserved to be 4 up. I think he should be 4 up. Losing the final frame in the manner he did was ridiculous. He has a chance to turn the screw with Hawkins seemingly being so tired.
    Hawkins deserved it for that break he made even though he made a balls of that last shot and got a bit lucky, the late finish is definitely affecting him, hope he can stick with him and Murphy doesn't win it pulling up.

    3-1 is probably a fair result so far.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Impressive clearance by Murphy, hope Hawkins wins the last frame, 5-3 wouldn't be too for him, considering he hasn't really been at his best today.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Impressive clearance by Murphy, hope Hawkins wins the last frame, 5-3 wouldn't be too for him, considering he hasn't really been at his best today.

    5-3 would be a very good results for both players. Much bigger frame for Hawkins than Murphy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Glenman


    6-2 to Murphy going into tomorrow's second session.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    obriendj wrote: »
    Why?
    He is so boring and seems to have no personality. look at his interview on youtube snoring!!

    Murphy's SNOOKER is anything but boring and that's what's counts. Yawn Yawn watching Hawkins play. Hawkins reminds me of a little school boy the way he keeps picking his nose. He needs his mummy with him to fix his bow tie etc or he wouldn't be able to survive on his own. Really hope Murphy runs away with it tomorrow.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    colossus-x wrote: »
    Murphy's SNOOKER is anything but boring and that's what's counts. Yawn Yawn watching Hawkins play. Hawkins reminds me of a little school boy the way he keeps picking his nose. He needs his mummy with him to fix his bow tie etc or he wouldn't be able to survive on his own. Really hope Murphy runs away with it tomorrow.

    I don't think its fair to use the fact that Yann had to fix his bowtie as a stick to beat him with. Yes, Hawkins is a slow and calculated player. However, I don't think he is boring to watch. Generally takes his shots relatively quickly but plays on the safe side of the game. He is a hell of a lot more interesting than Ebdon or Rod the Plod.

    Murphy is exciting enough to watch. Any long potter is. Takes risks etc. I don't really care about his interviews etc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    bren2001 wrote: »
    I don't think its fair to use the fact that Yann had to fix his bowtie as a stick to beat him with. Yes, Hawkins is a slow and calculated player. However, I don't think he is boring to watch. Generally takes his shots relatively quickly but plays on the safe side of the game. He is a hell of a lot more interesting than Ebdon or Rod the Plod.

    Murphy is exciting enough to watch. Any long potter is. Takes risks etc. I don't really care about his interviews etc.

    How do you mean it's not fair ? I was just using it as an example of his 'mummy boy' demeanor which exists whether his bow tie needed to be fix or not. And if your followed the post I was replying to this comment :
    Can't stand Murphy, come on Hawkins.
    so I was just sticking up for Murphy. My comment was thus perfectly fair. And he does keep thumbing his nose for some naughty boy reason lol . And on the subject of interviews , how are Hawkins interviews ? Riveting I'd imagine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,812 ✭✭✭Addle


    obriendj wrote: »
    Why?
    He is so boring and seems to have no personality. look at his interview on youtube snoring!!

    He's a gent!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,155 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    Just watching Stewart Bingham's interview's ithere and he was emotional making the semi's! Hope he makes the final now!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    Anyone else think this has been a mediocre championship? or are we just watching too much snooker? f


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  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Trump is still a bit reckless, he played a silly shot but Bingham let him off the hook, if he keeps playing wild shots like that I can't see him winning the title

    Great break by Bingham to rob this frame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,148 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Bingham is playing some good Snooker.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Great break by Bingham, hope he can keep this going.


  • Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭macpac26


    Really enjoying Hendrys commentary i have to say.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Very enjoyable first session, don't think I've ever seen Bingham play that well, between last nights final session and tonight, this is great stuff.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    macpac26 wrote: »
    Really enjoying Hendrys commentary i have to say.

    Yeah some of the other commentator talk like they talking to old grannies who haven't a clue what's going on but Henry make some really insightful remarks which is refreshing to see so agree with you there !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,300 ✭✭✭tanko


    macpac26 wrote: »
    Really enjoying Hendrys commentary i have to say.

    Yeah, he's excellent. Willie Thorne does my head in.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,438 ✭✭✭TwoShedsJackson


    Dishonourable mention for John 'WHERE'S THE CUE BALL GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Virgo - usually said when the cue ball is nowhere near going in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    What do you think of Trumps's Burger King sponsorship??

    don't mean to be sniffy but it kinda cheapens the whole event, and in this age of childhood obesity its a bit inappropriate don't you think??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭eeepaulo


    Mr Murphy's wearing his camouflage suit today


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Glenman


    My favourite player this tournament is Ball-run Bingham. Never really saw much of him up to this but it's great to see how well he is doing and how much it means to him. He was very emotional with tears in his eyes after beating Ronnie. I hope he can go all the way.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    fryup wrote: »
    What do you think of Trumps's Burger King sponsorship??

    don't mean to be sniffy but it kinda cheapens the whole event, and in this age of childhood obesity its a bit inappropriate don't you think??

    Yes it's sticks out like sore thumb. But be careful, you may be accused of being a snob like I was when voicing an opinion on the changing of the whole look and feel of the presentation of the sport. Someone in the audience at this mornings opening had a placard that said "TON UP" ! The camera did a deliberate close up of it as Walker was introducing BarrrrrrrrrrrrrrY Hawins in boxing match or darts style. Apparently it's all an attempt to make the game more popular - by making it more appealing to the lower working classes. Like Darts. So I guess the theory is is that there are more lower working class ppl that more sophisticated cultured ppl like your typical snooker fan like myself so lowering of all standards is on the cards , slowly , bit by bit. Well it might work but will it make it better ? Defiantly not.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Murphy's flying here, long way back for Hawkins.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    colossus-x wrote: »
    How do you mean it's not fair ? I was just using it as an example of his 'mummy boy' demeanor which exists whether his bow tie needed to be fix or not. And if your followed the post I was replying to this comment :
    so I was just sticking up for Murphy. My comment was thus perfectly fair. And he does keep thumbing his nose for some naughty boy reason lol . And on the subject of interviews , how are Hawkins interviews ? Riveting I'd imagine.

    I suppose my point was how does that have any relevance on the snooker table? My point was that Hawkins is relatively easy on the eye when he is at the table.

    I was expanding on a point made by another poster but didn't feel the need to quote him on Murphys playing style. I have been a Murphy fan for years and he is arguably my favourite player.

    On this mornings session, its almost game over at this stage. Poor from Hawkins again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Glenman


    Murphy is running away with it, 10-2 at the interval. Can't see any way back for Hawkins from here.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Glenman wrote: »
    Murphy is running away with it, 10-2 at the interval. Can't see any way back for Hawkins from here.

    It's a long long way back for him. Needs to win the next 2 mini-sessions 3-1. That would give him a fighting chance. However, his standard of snooker in this semi suggests that is not possible.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    Ah dammit thought it wasn't on until the afternoon! Has it been pretty smooth sailing for Murphy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    jimmii wrote: »
    Ah dammit thought it wasn't on until the afternoon! Has it been pretty smooth sailing for Murphy?

    Pretty much. Hawkins has put him under no pressure, any time he has got a hand on the table he lost control of the cue ball. Very disappointing SF.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    bren2001 wrote: »
    Pretty much. Hawkins has put him under no pressure, any time he has got a hand on the table he lost control of the cue ball. Very disappointing SF.

    On the plus side it could be set up for an epic come back which would be fun!


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    That black jumping on the floor is the break Hawkins needed to stem the flow, We've seen players make big comebacks before, Murphy has a bit to do yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭bren2001


    jimmii wrote: »
    On the plus side it could be set up for an epic come back which would be fun!

    Ha, that is what I used to love about Ken. Never really mattered about how far behind he was, he would give it a good go. That is good from Hawkins, one mistake from Murphy and punished. I'd like to watch some interesting snooker tonight so I am hoping for 4-0.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Hawkins can't afford to miss chances like that, especially with the way Murphy's been killing frames in one visit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,265 ✭✭✭✭paulie21


    11-3 Murphy. All over bar the shouting


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭eeepaulo


    Just looking at murphy's sponsor, it's the royal manchester childrens hospital, guessing he is wearing it for free, he is giving them £100 for every ton he makes.


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  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,837 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    If Hawkins wins the next two frames I think he'd still be in it, but if Murphy keeps up the form he's shown this morning, no one will be able to stop him.


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