The Snooker Thread (World Championship et all)

[DarkSithLord]

McGuire looking pretty comfortable v Dott too.

McGuire looking pretty comfortable v Dott too.

Dont you mean Stuart Bingham

 

[Super_horns]

Yes sorry!

 

[Master D]

What a clearance that was from McGill. Top class. 11-6 now.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

McGill looking very good. 6-11 up against Selby.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Excellent break that from McGill. his to lose from here

 

[Master D]

Selby is currently 4/1 to win this.

McGill is nerveless. 1 frame away now.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

1 frame needed. What a shock this will be.

I love the fact McGill looks as happy as a teenager who has just experienced the joys of a lady for the first time. Given he's ginger, he probably doesn't know but still...

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

That shot on the yellow

 

[Master D]

Selby out.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Fully deserved winner. He has out played Selby in every department. He looks the real deal!

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

He's done it! What a performance. Looks every part a top player. Bet he's absolutely buzzing.

 

[Master D]

He's done it! What a performance. Looks every part a top player. Bet he's absolutely buzzing.

Nerves of steel this lad. Went full out for his shots and nailed them all under massive pressure. Selby didn't play that badly really, he was generally cleaning up too when he had the chance to.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

Ding looking good to win this frame and progress. He looks much better now than he did at the start. Could be worth a couple of quid for the title.

 

[TractorBoys]

Kick.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

How unlucky can one guy be?

 

[TractorBoys]

Lol, tough luck there.
Still well in control, like.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

What a match. Hawkins wins 13-11.

 

[TractorBoys]

Indeed, enjoyed that. Good time for MOTD too, it's been a top day of sport.

 

[The Iron]

Shaun Murphy 7-1 Joe Perry after the first session. He should win with a session to spare.

 

[Master D]

139 break from Ronnie. 9-4.

 

[Super_horns]

Bottom half of the draw seems one sided ATM!

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

Willie Thorne looks like a Bond Villain in that jacket.

 

[Robert Molenaar]

Trump looks like he has it all for me. His safety from the hour or so I've seen of him this tournament is great.

 

[Master D]

I don't, I still think he's a ball basher who rides his luck so much at times.

 

[DarkSithLord]

You heard it here first guys its Murphys yeah again a decade on since his first title. He looks majestic

 

[Krazy8]

You heard it here first guys its Murphys yeah again a decade on since his first title. He looks majestic

He looked a dick last night. What were those clothes about?

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

Ronnie or Murphy for me this year. Like you I'd love to see Ali Carter go far.

*cough cough

Heard it here first you say?

 

[DarkSithLord]

*cough cough

Heard it here first you say?

Sorry C+B.

I fear there isnt gonna be much play today! Murphy has won 13-5 and Judd is 12-8 up!

 

[Super_horns]

Feel a bit for the people who have tickets for today's play - not going to see much.

 

[Master D]

Getting to the business end now, this is my prediction of how I see it panning out.* Hopefully it goes this way as there are some potentially great matches in there.

QF's
McGill v Murphy - McGill looks a real talent, but he's running into a red-hot Murphy and I expect his class to be too much.
O'Sullivan v Bingham - Bingham only ever been this far once before, I expect Ronnie to come through well enough.
Ding v Trump - A 50/50 call. But I have just edged towards Trump. Could see a very close match.
Robertson v Hawkins - Hawkins has been brilliant the past 2 years here, this will be a real battle but think Robertson will just about prevail.

SF's
Robertson v Murphy - All about Murphy this one, if top Murphy turns up he wins it. Not sure he will somehow.
Trump v O'Sullivan - Looks a great match up, but over 33 frames I expect Ronnie to get to 17 first. Could easily be facing Ding though.

Final
Ronnie v Robertson - Potential classic, Robertson is probably the only man left with the mental strength to beat Ronnie over 35 frames. Feck it, I'll back the Aussie to do it even though I don't like the guy.

* This will all end up incorrect and we know it.