Northern Ireland Open, Waterfront Belfast 16-23 October. Eurosport and Quest

Joe_ Public

Bit unlucky with his attempted safety, was in bother there. Thought maybe plant was probably worth a try alright but result may well have been same anyway.

Strumms

That was always a risky pot for Judd. Odds of getting on a colour were tiny. Ended up snookered.

Muppet Man

Agreed plant was marginally easier I would have thought. Unlucky situation to end up in either way.

Arthur Daley

Rare to see Jimmy getting a little bit thick earlier with the ref. Although that referee Ben Williams does seem to wind some people up just with his manner. I think Ronnie had quite a coming together with him a few years ago.

I know Jimmy says this is very serious, not an exhibition and other players have their mortgages to worry about.

But when you think back to how Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Big Bill and Dennis Taylor used to mess around at the Crucible back in the day on the old BBC 'entertainer' montages. Maybe we are in danger of taking the game a little bit too seriously at times these days.

Muppet Man

This third frame feels like a Club game at the moment.

Muppet Man

That was huge... really had to dig deep there for the win. Very impressive!

Joe_ Public

Took those really well in the end i thought. Judds a good bit off so this is a chance you'd have to say. Of course, judd can flick it on again like a switch so not getting carried away just yet!

Sweet Talkin Romeo

close to a situation there where it was almost impossible not to foul - cueball almost encircled by reds; has to have happened at some stage

Aaron's still getting bit of luck, which is always good 🤣

Lovely red to middle !! hon AAron

Arthur Daley

Thats a beautiful red to middle

Arthur Daley

All there for the taking now. 2 up with 3 to play.

Muppet Man

That was solid. Trump looks nervous.

Joe_ Public

Pity about the ton but no matter. He'll surely get at least one chance to finish it, you'd think, hope he can be clinical if or when it comes.

Sweet Talkin Romeo

Trump is only 5/4 v Aaron 4/7 according to layers

Sweet Talkin Romeo

Watta red !

Joe_ Public

What a red that was! Hold your nerve now lad and you're there!

Arthur Daley

Oh another great red

Sweet Talkin Romeo

"A nation holds its breath!"

Joe_ Public

2 pots away! Hopefully do nothing rash, let Judd have a go at something and see what he leaves.

Muppet Man

Wow... that yellow in the middle was ballsy... massive credit to Aaron. Huge win.

Arthur Daley

Well deserved win. Great yellow at the end. He was smacking the ball nice and true. Great result for him there.

Joe_ Public

God am so chuffed for the lad. Played really well tonight, finished that pretty clinically too. Ok, Judd didn't really turn up tonight but you still got to go out and pot them, seen Judd and Ronnie take plenty of fellas with their b and c games so nothing at all should be taken away from Aaron on that score. First top 16 player he's beaten since Ronnie, let alone one of best in world, so fair to say it's been a while coming. Great talent and self belief there so hopefully see a bit more of this on a consistent level, starting next round v Tom Ford!

Sweet Talkin Romeo

WD Aaron 😁

must be one of a few matches what he's won playing live on telly

great to see - always thought he were only moderate meself; Joe Public knew - he always kept the faith !!

One Of Our Own is actually v good - been years 😄

Strumms

Quite a comprehensive win, 4-1. Super job.

Joe_ Public

When he was shaping up for the yellow, I was thinking back to the pink he smacked into the middle when finishing off against Ronnie that time and was pretty confident he wouldn't miss.

Sweet Talkin Romeo

that straight red - gotta be SOTC contender for sure

Sweet Talkin Romeo

he certainly loves being on telly; stand him in good stead that tbs

hon AARON !!

Muppet Man

Really great post match interview. He's totally pumped. Thrilled for him.

Joe_ Public

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119762447#Comment_119762447

In fairness it's hard to say with any of these young guys how far they'll go. Aaron was exceptional as a junior, though, and has a great belief and work ethic in himself, so I'd always be hopeful he has a decent future in the game, top 16 at least and take it from there. Still think it might take him a year or two to fully establish himself yet, mind, but it's an endurance marathon rather than a sprint these days so no great rush. Leone Crowley is another very decent one so while we don't have big numbers here, we do have some decent quality to take it into the future at least.

Strumms

On the other hand, shité, petulant and disrespectful interview by Judd. Accredited much of Hill’s win down to ‘luck’… which is bôllocks, he hardly missed a ball and played a nice consistent safety game.

poor by Judd, walking away from the interviewer too.

Sandor Clegane

Judd having a sulk, quite clear that Hill played better than him, he should of been called on it by the panel but they said nothing, cowardly.