2017 World Snooker Championship

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Can't believe Dennis Taylor just said that Barry Hawkins was easy on the eye. That's enough snooker for me this afternoon, back in the evening for Fu/Robertson where I hope Hendry will be commentating.

Peter File

learn_more wrote: »

Can't believe Dennis Taylor just said that Barry Hawkins was easy on the eye. That's enough snooker for me this afternoon, back in the evening for Fu/Robertson where I hope Hendry will be commentating.

I'd love Hendry and Davis together commenting. That would be superb.

Passenger

Some people have issues with certain commentators but they're all fairly innocuous tbh.

Spudman_20000

Peter File wrote: »

I'd love Hendry and Davis together commenting. That would be superb.

I think having 2 recently retired players can end up with a rather "dry" expert commentary. The BBC has loads of good experts like Hendry, but the more colour commentator types like Virgo and Taylor are awful in my opinion. Hendry and someone like Clive Everton would be my ideal pairing.

Rekop dog

Hendry may be the most blunt commentator in sport, refreshing at times. Especially in matches where everyone knows are all but over and he's asked if he can see a way back for the trailing opponent, most try to build anticipation for the viewer at home, but he doesn't mind saying 'x doesn't have a hope from here'.

I don't mind Taylor too much tbh, think he reads the game very well, Virgo intolerable though.

Joe_ Public

I love x, really knows his stuff, but I hate y, an insufferable bore, and as for z.... well, zzzzzz,

Typical commentator talk. One mans nectar is another man's poison.

mdwexford

People who got tickets for table two today would have gotten 3 frames this afternoon and a complete blank this evening. Horrible luck.

munster87

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I love x, really knows his stuff, but I hate y, an insufferable bore, and as for z.... well, zzzzzz,

Typical commentator talk. One mans nectar is another man's poison.

Is the third commentator boring you to sleep or are you such a fan that you are chanting his name repeatedly!?

ArmaniJeanss

mdwexford wrote: »

People who got tickets for table two today would have gotten 3 frames this afternoon and a complete blank this evening. Horrible luck.

At least the curtain will be up from the start so they can see Fu v Robertson, though I'm not sure what the viewing angles are like for the far table.
But on balance I think if I was them I'd prefer that to for instance Maguire 12 McLeod 4 being the score and getting 1 or 2 frames of that instead.

mdwexford

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

At least the curtain will be up from the start so they can see Fu v Robertson, though I'm not sure what the viewing angles are like for the far table.
But on balance I think if I was them I'd prefer that to for instance Maguire 12 McLeod 4 being the score and getting 1 or 2 frames of that instead.

Yeah I'm not sure what the process is. I imagine they can apply for a refund if there is no play on their table or have the option of going and watching the other side. There's no bad seats in there really, I sat in the very back row for a second on my way out the other day just to see what it was like and you still have a decent view of the table.

Still disappointing to get 3 frames on your table but I guess that's the gamble of final sessions.

Peter File

mdwexford wrote: »

Yeah I'm not sure what the process is. I imagine they can apply for a refund if there is no play on their table or have the option of going and watching the other side. There's no bad seats in there really, I sat in the very back row for a second on my way out the other day just to see what it was like and you still have a decent view of the table.

Still disappointing to get 3 frames on your table but I guess that's the gamble of final sessions.

At least the Old Australian fan in the front row will finally get to see Neil Robertson this year as his tickets were all for the other table so far. I'm Expecting to see his national flag tie on display tonight!

Rekop dog

This could be a 1am job at this rate. Very nervy few frames.

Say Your Number

It's like two completely different lads playing in comparison to the session last night.

Say Your Number

Fu badly needs the next one, could be a session whitewash if Robertson gets going.

Say Your Number

Great break by Fu, that's more like last night.

Peter File

Say Your Number wrote: »

Great break by Fu, that's more like last night.

Yes, great break and back to parity.

Say Your Number

First two frames took 90 mins, last two took 20 mins, sets it up nicely for a big finish.

willmunny1990

Does this finish tonight?

Peter File

willmunny1990 wrote: »

Does this finish tonight?

yes

mdwexford

Lovely drama going on now.

Robertson giving it the big one after the black.

Going to be a lot of missed balls over the next few frames.

Rekop dog

Epic drama. Can't believe that red Marco missed earlier in that frame when seemingly coasting.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Marco seems to be getting nervous. His play isn't flowing like it was a few frames ago. I can see it being a final frame decider though!

Comic Book Guy

Anyone know how ya can get the bbc coverage on sky box via manually tuning?
Don't have eurosport

willmunny1990

I can see this being tight to the end but I think Fu's nerves will give out before Robertson's.

Hope Im wrong.

Arthur Daley

Robertson should have closed out that frame, once he had a bit of luck. Fu fouling the pink and Neil avoided an in off.

Likely to be Fu from here on out

Watched all yesterday's matches between Fu and Robertson and it was brilliant viewing. Missed the evening session as was having a few drinks but back home in time to see it was 10 all. Been enthralling viewing.
I would like Fu to win but TBH if Robertson wins, I would not be disappointed. Impossible to say who will win.

Peter File

Comic Book Guy wrote: »

Anyone know how ya can get the bbc coverage on sky box via manually tuning?
Don't have eurosport

Here you go. I found it on another thread and it works, just select bbc rb1 and you'll get Taylor and Parrott

1. Go to the "add channels" page in the services menu, and enter the following configuration:
Frequency: 10.773
Polarisation: H
Symbol rate (Mbaud): 22.0
FEC: 5/6
Standard: DVB-S
Modulation scheme: QPSK

Comic Book Guy

Peter File wrote: »

Here you go. I found it on another thread and it works, just select bbc rb1 and you'll get Taylor and Parrott

1. Go to the "add channels" page in the services menu, and enter the following configuration:
Frequency: 10.773
Polarisation: H
Symbol rate (Mbaud): 22.0
FEC: 5/6
Standard: DVB-S
Modulation scheme: QPSK

Thanks man

paulie21

What a kick for Fu when on verge of winning

omb0wyn5ehpij9

paulie21 wrote: »

What a kick for Fu when on verge of winning

So so unlucky to get a kick there

I don't particularly like Robertson anyway but it would suck if Fu lost for that kick.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

A great chance thrown away by Fu there

Rekop dog

Some pressure on the yellow. The pot was difficult too

BorneTobyWilde

This is Ludacris

Say Your Number

Such drama

Whatever about the kick, Fu's messed up a couple of times since. Some drama.

BorneTobyWilde

He missed and loses the game,
Geez
Hit it to hard

tanko

How many chances does Robertson need to win a frame?

willmunny1990

Delighted!

You'd swear Robertson had it won the way he acted a couple of frames ago, lost concentration and Fu capitalized.

Peter File

amazing game. Well done Fu. A true gentleman. How Robertson will regret his outburst after winning his 11th frame

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Incredible snooker this evening, and a brilliant black by Fu to finish it!

tanko

Peter File wrote: »

amazing game. Well done Fu. A true gentleman. How Robertson will regret his outburst after winning his 11th frame

What did he do?

Al_Coholic

That was brilliant
So much drama

Peter File

tanko wrote: »

What did he do?

A huge roar, jump and thumped the table. Reminded me of Selby

https://twitter.com/WorldSnooker1/status/856610776286547968

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learn_more

Absolutely delighted for Marco Fu. And I hope he trounces Selby.

PS Good to see the BBC doing studio coverage on red button . About bloody time.

Rekop dog

Fu has already put in some mileage , out again at 14:30 against Selby tomorrow.

mikeoneilly

Fu is an absolute gentleman

Say Your Number

Balls of steel by Fu to get that, would love to see him go on to win it but Selby then Ding/Ronnie might be a bit too much for him.