World Snooker Championship 2023

This is unwatchable.

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533075#Comment_120533075

Oh! I'm dipping in and out, and watching out of synch recordings, so much I've managed to confuse myself at this stage!

Mind you, I'll miss all of tomorrow's daytime play as well.....

Brian?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533100#Comment_120533100

I turned it off long ago. They played 5 frames, is that correct?

The ref needs to step in more and get them going. It’s supposed to be entertainment.

PropJoe10

Allen has been Selby'd now anyway. Needs to try to keep it flowing more because if he lets Selby dictate, he won't win too many more frames.

kirk.

The pots they were turning down today were ridiculous

ultrapercy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533038#Comment_120533038

Not a theory, a prediction. Could be as wrong as shite. Still a long way to go to beat Allen. But Selby v Si would be a fascinating contrast. Si to green for the Selby meat grinder. Youths fresh sap is seldom successful against the weather beaten teak. But Si will have his day when his game is rounded

hayrabit

that red ire Mark missed in last i think frame didn't look a 'gimme' to me, esp when he couldn't just drop it in, as he was going for position - Fouldsy thought it was simple enough tho

the other red he missed earlier to opposite (r/h) pocket looked tough too - was a thin cut, but not too thin; had to be very exact

doesn't deserve to behind tho, imo

Bruthal.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533038#Comment_120533038

His method is to do all he can to stop players who can reel off frames, no matter how long it takes. Tortures the opponents, and the viewers along with them.

gormdubhgorm

Ronnie O’Sullivan was on analysis last night on Eurosport. Said Si had flights booked back to China on three occasions because he assumed he would get knocked out in the next round.

kirk.

SI is just incredible

Where the hell did he come from

gormdubhgorm

I am sure the question everyone wants answered will Si be watching much of the Allen/Selby match to help him sleep?

ultrapercy

The more I see Si float around the table to a 17 -8 win the more sympathy I feel for him whin Selby inserts the red ball rack slowly up his rectum and pours melted wax into his eyes before being crowned champion sometime in mid June.

gormdubhgorm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533409#Comment_120533409

Well according to Dennis Taylor he’s a young Chinese player….

Sigma101

Phenomenal. Easily the most impressive player of the tournament. Even if he doesn't go the whole way (I think he will) I think we're looking at a player who has the potential to dominate in future years.

The worst year imaginable for Chinese snooker. And then this.

jj880

If Selby makes the final this Si lad could make it watchable. Clear up before Selby can start his sh!te. Really exciting player to watch.

gormdubhgorm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533424#Comment_120533424

No guarantee Selby beats Allen yet. By the way last time a young qualifier player won World Title. (Shaun Murphy 2005) Murphy went for everything beat Peter Ebdon 17-12 in Semi Final en route to final v Stevens.

Sandor Clegane

A Si - Selby final would be very interesting, be interesting to see how he'd handle being dragged into long, drawn out frames with no rhythm.

A match against Selby would be the ultimate test...id have more hope for him playing Allen.

kirk.

His composure is unreal

Davis was saying how at some point they realize they can win it and that's a tester

Say Your Number

When was the last time a semi final finished a session early?

Say Your Number

Ronnie calling him Ding with a temperament.

hayrabit

Allen just a smidge north of 9/4 on exchanges if anyone's interested - looks v good price

was shorter to win it outright, earlier on - granted he was 2 frames up at start of play this morning

bren2001

If i hear that "it was all yellow" ad one more time, I'm throwing the tv in the bin.

Say Your Number

Has to clear up here.

ultrapercy

Ronnie O'Sullivan wrote a book about how much running means to his personal life and his game. Steve Peters, the world renowned sports whatsit told Ronnie not to run so he could concentrate on Snooker. Mark Selby wins World Championship concentrating on torture. Me no world renown talk **** on chat group.

gormdubhgorm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533495#Comment_120533495

I had a check there Higgins beat Hawkins 17-8 in 2017.

gormdubhgorm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120533469#Comment_120533469

Yeah and if Si does have to play Selby - it will be only Leicester and Stephen Hendry supporting Selby.

kirk.

Some change from the carp earlier today

Augme

Brecel probably regretting his all booze sessions at this stage. Ridiculous to thing you can do that and have any chance of winning this tournament.

Say Your Number

Players tighten up a bit when they are near the winning line and the lad with no hope seems to loosen up and play well, Brecel will probably need the remaining frames to have a chance tomorrow.

Hotblack Desiato

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120532842#Comment_120532842

There's a lot more to snooker than banging in blink-and-you'll-miss-it century breaks 🙄