World Snooker Championship 2016

jimmii

delaney001 wrote: »

Actually that's been the game I've seen the most of and some of the shots I've seen McManus take beggar belief. Prob sounds a snotty opinion, but at this level and stage your just not used to seeing people take wrong options or make foolish shots.

I think neither of them are feeling confident and they aren't confident about the cushions which is probably leading some abnormal shot selection. For whatever reason the bounce off the cushion is all over the place.

delaney001

jimmii wrote: »

I think neither of them are feeling confident and they aren't confident about the cushions which is probably leading some abnormal shot selection. For whatever reason the bounce off the cushion is all over the place.

Tables are hampering them allright.
Ronnie on this afternoon I think so hopefully thatll see a dramatic increase in quality!

jimmii

delaney001 wrote: »

Tables are hampering them allright.
Ronnie on this afternoon I think so hopefully thatll see a dramatic increase in quality!

Yeh looking forward to this one. Thing with Ronnie is if the cushions are off you wouldn't be surprised if he just played every shot so he didn't need to use them it's ridiculous the things he can do at times!

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How did Carter finish up? Saw a frame and a bit and he looked semi decent.

delaney001

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

How did Carter finish up? Saw a frame and a bit and he looked semi decent.

He seemed to get a lot of kicks and bad bounces off cushions. Ended up losing 13 -11 i think. Poor game to watch tho, no flow or consistency from either player.
Fine start from Hawkins

delaney001

The rocket just does as he pleases.

Torricelli

That was great to watch.

Pity he's such an arsehole.

Say Your Number

Hawkins O'Sullivan is pretty enjoyable so far, even that scrappy frame was interesting, and no louts roaring their heads off every time Hawkins misses a shot, hope it continues to stay close.

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Dam I stopped watching assumed it was a frame from over!!

martyos121

Can't take my eyes off this one. Baird is looking great at the moment, but he's one mistake away from losing the match potentially.

Also, there was a massive roar from the crowd watching the other table a while ago, they type of noise you'd hear for a 147 (there wasn't one btw), anyone know what happened?

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Have it back on now!

jimmii

Its amazing how often Selby seems to get himself into these positions where its close against someone you expect him to beat. He never seems to go out and blitz people like the other top players often do.

Spudman_20000

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Watching back at the old matches from the 70s or 80s the commentators said so little compared to now. Now they feel they must occupy every minute with comments. Some of it is interesting, and we are watching more now when red button or online coverage of every frame wasn't an option so the audience for the average frame is much higher now and the commentaters probably feel they need to keep the viewers engaged.

Ebdon is very guilty of this. He must think we're listening to the game on the radio or something.

martyos121

jimmii wrote: »

Its amazing how often Selby seems to get himself into these positions where its close against someone you expect him to beat. He never seems to go out and blitz people like the other top players often do.

He's the Dominick Cruz of snooker. :pac:

I rate Selby very highly but he really can't afford to lose this match, he looked home and dry at 11-7, this would dent his confidence in a big way.

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jimmii

martyos121 wrote: »

He's the Dominick Cruz of snooker. :pac:

I rate Selby very highly but he really can't afford to lose this match, he looked home and dry at 11-7, this would dent his confidence in a big way.

He'd have a wicked jab for sure and probably move like an Alien like Cruz!

If Selby gets through this it could be the wake up call he needs.

martyos121

This is one of the best frames of the championship so far, love the tactical battles like these.

Must be going close to an hour now.

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martyos121

Can't believe he potted that red, looked wide all the way!

jimmii

martyos121 wrote: »

Can't believe he potted that red, looked wide all the way!

To hit the blue and the knuckle of the pocket and for it to drop seemed impossible!

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martyos121

Going to a decider, Selby needs a big break to win it because Baird's safety game is much better tonight.

EDIT: Haha my head is not screwed on, still three frames left to play potentially.

jimmii

Snookers a funny game at time 141 points in the difference and its all level!

skipper_G

This has turned into a real cracker of a match. Now it's a best of 3 but all the momentum is with Bird.

HisJills

Serious wobble from Selby to lose 4 on the trot. Can't pot a ball at the moment, looks worried too!
Great opening red from Sam there, can he win 5 in a row to take the lead? Inconceivable 2 hours ago! That's why I love snooker

HisJills

skipper_G wrote: »

This has turned into a real cracker of a match. Now it's a best of 3 but all the momentum is with Bird.

Is that Larry Bird or Charlie Bird? :-p autocorrect I'm guessing!! ;-)

HisJills

martyos121 wrote: »

Going to a decider, Selby needs a big break to win it because Baird's safety game is much better tonight.

EDIT: Haha my head is not screwed on, still three frames left to play potentially.

If it goes 12-12 you can just repost it :-p