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2017 World Snooker Championship

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    #512
    Say Your Number
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    If Ding wins he'll have done it the hard way, while it's not pretty I have a grudging respect for Selby for being such an awkward hoor.


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    #513
    Peter File
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    Zero across both channels at the moment!. I rate McManus as a commentator.


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    Permabear
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    #515
    Peter File
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    Say Your Number wrote: »
    If Ding wins he'll have done it the hard way, while it's not pretty I have a grudging respect for Selby for being such an awkward hoor.
    It is really hard to watch. I don't mind a few tactical frames but he makes so many frames into grinding slow grim battles providing the crowd with no enjoyment. I dont think he would sell many tickets for exhibitions


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    #516
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    Peter File wrote: »
    It is really hard to watch. I don't mind a few tactical frames but he makes so many frames into grinding slow grim battles providing the crowd with no enjoyment.

    But he's not at the Crucible to make it fun for the crowd, he's there to win. At the end of the day, nobody is going to remember this championship in ten years for somebody entertaining the crowd, but they will remember it for the person who won


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    #517
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    #518
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    BDJW wrote: »
    But he's not at the Crucible to make it fun for the crowd, he's there to win. At the end of the day, nobody is going to remember this championship in ten years for somebody entertaining the crowd, but they will remember it for the person who won

    If that's the case, maybe they should stop referring to him as 'The Jester from Leicester'.


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    #519
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    #520
    mdwexford
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    Selby making me sick.

    Starting to dislike him more and more.


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    #521
    tanko
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    mdwexford wrote: »
    God Selby was driving me nuts there.

    Ding better beat him or I'll puke.

    Get your bucket ready, the Ding capitulation is well underway.


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    #522
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    mdwexford wrote: »
    Selby making me sick.

    Starting to dislike him more and more.

    What is it that he's doing?!


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    #523
    mdwexford
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    _feedback_ wrote: »
    What is it that he's doing?!

    Beating Ding :pac:


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    #524
    padd b1975
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    Not too many mentions of "these super fine cloths", everything else I can cope with.


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    #526
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    Can't remember which final it was, but I recall Selby just eventually wearing down his opponent with never ending safety battles, to scrape by, one point at a time, until the frame was his. You can admire his tenacity I suppose, but it makes for a soporific final. Like being on an endless long haul flight.


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    #527
    Say Your Number
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    Great break by Ding, back to 7-6.


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    #531
    Passenger
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    Ding played terrifically to win that frame. Selby 7 - 6 Ding. Watching BBC coverage btw.


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    #532
    wonderfullife
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    tanko wrote: »
    Get your bucket ready, the Ding capitulation is well underway.

    I think it's fair to point out Ding was 4-1 down to Selby in the Shanghai Masters Final in front of traditionally his highest pressure event and he managed to go 9-2 to win the Final 10-6.

    I wouldn't count on a capitulation.

    All that said very impressed with how Selby has played with the new tip this morning, made a joke of my prediction!


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    #533
    Peter File
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    Ding has rediscovered his touch and is putting the pressure on the torturer in this final frame


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    #535
    mikeoneilly
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    He has to..

    The advantage goes to Selby if he doesn't play him at his own game

    Terry Griffith's in his corner must be a big help here


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    #536
    Passenger
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    They played a similar frame yesterday where it was all cautious safety shots and snookers. Ding has Selby sussed and is the only player to play him at his own game.


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    #537
    Peter File
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    Ding 9:7 down.


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    #538
    Rekop dog
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    Great session by Selby, slowly grinding Ding into his sort of match. If Ding moves away from his natural game he doesn't have a hope in hell.

    Selby did it to Fu to, Fu usually one of the quicker players on tour but by the end was taking 28 seconds per shot.


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    #539
    Albert_Camus
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    BDJW wrote: »
    At the end of the day, nobody is going to remember this championship in ten years for somebody entertaining the crowd, but they will remember it for the person who won

    Ha I think I'm the person who remembers the entertaining bits and not the winners.

    Ronnie's fastest 147 is my favorite snooker moment ever, couldn't tell you who won it that year!

    So many moments over the years.

    I'll probably remember his 146 next year and struggle to name the winner ☺️

    In saying that I love watching Selby play.


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    #540
    Passenger
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    Entertainment is somewhat subjective though. If you want a masterclass in safety play then Selby is your man.


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    #541
    Albert_Camus
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    Passenger wrote: »
    Entertainment is somewhat subjective though. If you want a masterclass in safety play then Selby is your man.

    Yeah i agree. I love watching Selby. The precision he plays with is just ridiculous. For me he plays a very attacking, clever safety game. He really puts his opponent in the worst position he can.


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