The Snooker Thread (World Championship et all)

[Super_horns]

Ding hammers Mark Williams with 2 sessions left - how many times has that happened?

 

[Pagnell]

Williams isn't the player he used to be 10-15 years ago. I'm not sure it's a fair comment, but my impression is that he's half arsed about his snooker in recent years.

 

[George Reilly's Hairpiece]

Ding hammers Mark Williams with 2 sessions left - how many times has that happened?

Was only one session to spare, although I can see why it felt like two. I think the closest to having two sessions spare was when Davis beat Parrot 18-3 in the 1989 final and the game ended very early on Monday.

Ding is looking back to something like his best and has his best chance ever, although Selby is doing what Selby does.

 

[Pagnell]

McManus only a frame behind I see. Come on, I really want Higgins to lose.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Never seen a ball potted off the break before until now -


https://twitter.com/SnookerRoom/status/725328476971106304

 

[Pagnell]

Other than friends and family of Higgins, I wonder if there is anyone who isn't rooting for McManus.

 

[Pagnell]

Fuck yes. McManus through and Higgins out. I fucking love it.

I'd love for him to now go on and win the tournament. He's played absolutely fantastic.

 

[Destruction]

Fuck yes. McManus through and Higgins out. I fucking love it.

I'd love for him to now go on and win the tournament. He's played absolutely fantastic.

No chance, he's bobbins.

And you can quote me on that.

 

[Super_horns]

2 qualifiers in the semis - bet that hasn't happened for a while?

 

[Pagnell]

No chance, he's bobbins.

And you can quote me on that.

The moment I need an opinion of a snooker player from someone who knows nothing about snooker I'll throw you a peanut mate.

 

[Destruction]

The moment I need an opinion of a snooker player from someone who knows nothing about snooker I'll throw you a peanut mate.

Pick a table. Anytime, anywhere.

They don't call me the Preston Potter because I enjoy doing odd jobs.

 

[Master D]

Hawkins is ridiculous, he's still in this after being 9-1 down and Fu missed a blue for the match. 11-12 now.

 

[Pagnell]

Pick a table. Anytime, anywhere.

They don't call me the Preston Potter because I enjoy doing odd jobs.

Highest of 82, numerous over 60/70 and I've lost count of my breaks over 50.

Besides, I don't recall throwing you a peanut so be quiet.

 

[Pagnell]

Hawkins is ridiculous, he's still in this after being 9-1 down and Fu missed a blue for the match. 11-12 now.

I'd love to see Hawkins win this just because he was being completely trollied. He's done really well to come back.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Incredible stuff between Hawkins and Fu. Hawkins was 9-1 down now it looks like 12-12.

Fu had 2 guilt edged chances to win it at 12-9 though. Terrible miss on the Blue!!

 

[Super_horns]

Fu finally closes the match out.

 

[Pagnell]

Cracking clearance from Fu.

 

[Master D]

I don't understand where Fu has found this form from, he's quite simply a journeyman. He hasn't got past the 2nd round here for 10 years!

I'd like to see a Ding v Selby final.

 

[appletablepenny]

Pick a table. Anytime, anywhere.

They don't call me the Preston Potter because I enjoy doing odd jobs.

Are you Ian McCulloch?

 

[DarkSithLord]

Take a bow Marco Fu. What a clearance under the circumstances that was! Gutsy and Fantastic!

Barry one shot away from 12-12. Great comeback regardless.

Agree with Master D. Would love a Selby-Ding final

 

[appletablepenny]

I thought Fu had committed the bottle of the year there, fair play to him.

 

[Destruction]

Highest of 82, numerous over 60/70 and I've lost count of my breaks over 50.

Besides, I don't recall throwing you a peanut so be quiet.

#Humblebrag

Are you Ian McCulloch?

Who?

 

[Destruction]

The moment I need an opinion of a snooker player from someone who knows nothing about snooker I'll throw you a peanut mate.

How's it going so far Mr Expert...

 

[Pagnell]

I don't recall claiming McManus would beat Ding or win the tournament, I simply stated I'd like him to. I do recall you saying he was 'bobbins' though (presumably a hipster's way of saying shit), which shows you know as much about snooker and the players as you do golf.

 

[SALTIRE]

Just what is the point of Alan McManus.

 

[Pagnell]

Well, he's a 45 year old Scot and doesn't look 70. He deserves recognition for that at least.

 

[appletablepenny]

#Humblebrag



Who?

The Preston Potter

 

[Destruction]

Drink every time Pagnell uses the term 'hipster'.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Ding has lost focus since the Mid session Interval and allowed McManus back in. 9-3 looks like going 9-7.

 

[Pagnell]

McManus is a fantastic match player (even though he's "bobbins" apparently). He'll never give up.