2017 World Snooker Championship

Frankie Lee

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Over hyped by Peter Ebdon, decent player but don't see anything special that suggests he'll be world champion any time soon (though I'd quite like it if he did do it).

Ebdon isn't the only one who thinks he will be a world champion st some stage but I'd be in agreement with yourself in that he has never looked like someone who is a bit special. I'd feel the same about McGill.

He should remain a solid top 16 player but with the likes of Yan Bingtao and Zhou Yeulong are more likely to be the ones to replace the Higgins, O'Sullivans and the Selbys (a few years more to go there) as the real top class players.

Ding still has a lot of time on his side too, and tomorrow could be the win needed for him to finally fulfil his potential.

From an Irish perspective Josh Boileau can definitely make it as a decent pro, was unfortunate to get Gary Wilson in the 1st round of the qualifiers this year where he lost 10-9. He will need a bit of luck to get going but the potential is there.

Passenger

Rekop dog wrote: »

Something I've noticed from BBC last few years, John Higgins nearly never gets shown on the feature table when there's a choice of two. He's also rarely talked about with the respect of someone who's won what he has.

Well you would imagine that Higgins would still be a ratings draw and that's the bottom line.

Rekop dog wrote: »

I also know for a fact it ran far deeper than what was outed and he should have been given the same treatment as Stephen Lee was.

Ran deeper in what way?

Rekop dog

Passenger wrote: »

Ran deeper in what way?

There was years of really damning betting irregularities submitted to the snooker board and he was by far the biggest and worst culprit. For whatever reason they decided to not pursue it fully, perhaps thought that life banning the world number 1 at the time would do irreparable damage to the game I dunno. The news of the world entrapment happened largely because everyone knew how dirty he was. Plenty of pros and ex pros such as Davis completely washed their hands of him.

Peter File

A Slowby Higgins final would be a nightmare.

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Raven Runner

Ebdon is dreadful on commentary, Could do without Colin Murray although he's role is reduced think he's still on the team, and Jason Mohammad

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Raven Runner wrote: »

Ebdon is dreadful on commentary, Could do without Colin Murray although he's role is reduced think he's still on the team, and Jason Mohammad

Ebdon is dreadful on commentary alright.. He just has nothing to add, it's all filler.

Isn't Colin Murray hosting Eurosport coverage now?

Fu is getting absolutely destroyed by Selby

mdwexford

Peter File wrote: »

A Slowby Higgins final would be a nightmare.

I will disagree with this.

Two of the best match players to ever play the game. I would very much like to watch that final.

I'd rather Ronnie or Ding there but that would be a quality final.

mdwexford

Jesus that is some break from Selby.

Unbelievable stuff.

Boring my arse, if Ronnie did that they'd be waxing lyrical for weeks.

3 total clearances this morning.

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mikeoneilly

That must be a record of sorts

Joe_ Public

I particularly loved Selbys expression when he lost the 14th frame. He was fuming. That's hendryesque kind of stuff. The man's a beast and I can't see Higgins or anyone getting close to him this week, he won't even have to play this well again.

learn_more

mdwexford wrote: »

Jesus that is some break from Selby.

Unbelievable stuff.

Boring my arse, if Ronnie did that they'd be waxing lyrical for weeks.

3 total clearances this morning.

Ronnie doesn't need to be that far ahead to play like that.

mdwexford

learn_more wrote: »

Ronnie doesn't need to be that far ahead to play like that.

That was one of the greatest breaks the crucible has seen in recent years.

Nobody will make one like that again for a long time.

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Rekop dog wrote: »

There was years of really damning betting irregularities submitted to the snooker board and he was by far the biggest and worst culprit. For whatever reason they decided to not pursue it fully, perhaps thought that life banning the world number 1 at the time would do irreparable damage to the game I dunno. The news of the world entrapment happened largely because everyone knew how dirty he was. Plenty of pros and ex pros such as Davis completely washed their hands of him.

Davis just said he's a massive John Higgins fan.

Road-Hog

Rekop dog wrote: »

Something I've noticed from BBC last few years, John Higgins nearly never gets shown on the feature table when there's a choice of two. He's also rarely talked about with the respect of someone who's won what he has.

You'd wonder if his match fixing scandal has tainted his legacy somewhat. I also know for a fact it ran far deeper than what was outed and he should have been given the same treatment as Stephen Lee was.

Maybe it's because he is a dull, boring and unexciting to watch.....almost in the Steve Davis category. He probably appeals to a lot of Irish as he is a Celtic fan......he should have gotten a lengthy ban for that scandal a few years ago but the 'snooker chiefs' thought otherwise and left him off.

Muppet Man

For anyone that missed Selbys 143 break against FU just now, its already on youtube... Eurosport 1 commentary Dont know how long it will be left up there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RzzWr3tk2U

mikeoneilly

Didn't Higgins ring a bookie during a WC final

Looking to bet against himself in case he lost.He then went on to win.

He's clearly not the sharpest knife in the drawer if that's true

mdwexford

Road-Hog wrote: »

Maybe it's because he is a dull, boring and unexciting to watch.....almost in the Steve Davis category.

If you think that about Higgins and Davis you shouldn't be watching snooker to be honest.

mikeoneilly

mdwexford wrote: »

If you think that about Higgins and Davis you shouldn't be watching snooker to be honest.

There's a lot of people who only watch when Sullivan plays.
Like him or loathe him he'll be a huge loss when he retires.

Gaoth Laidir

It sure was demolition derby this morning.

mdwexford

mikeoneilly wrote: »

There's a lot of people who only watch when Sullivan plays.
Like him or loathe him he'll be a huge loss when he retires.

Yep they are bandwagon people who don't enjoy snooker, apparently.

I love watching Ronnie and will be gutted when he calls it a day.

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Muppet Man wrote: »

For anyone that missed Selbys 143 break against FU just now, its already on youtube... Eurosport 1 commentary Dont know how long it will be left up there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RzzWr3tk2U

That's been blocked now unfortunately

ArmaniJeanss

Its up on their official channel, won't be removed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY8-Eq3s01E

mewso

Anyone who finds Selby boring must not remember the good old 80s and Terry Griffiths. I still remember the crushing disappointment when the semi-final tickets I had pre-booked for Goffs turned out to be Denis Taylor v Terry G.

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mdwexford

This could be epic.

Ronnie needs 3-1 in this mini session.

mikeoneilly

Sullivan to turn this one around