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Seems a bit unfair that Robertson & Selby finished their session late last night & are back out this morning0
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Gravesend_Addick said:Seems a bit unfair that Robertson & Selby finished their session late last night & are back out this morning
Looks like Selby is about to wrap it up 12-5 and on 44, the real Selby is back in business plays like this and puts the opponents of their rythm and game he will be a tough man to beat.0 -
I lied, i jumped the gun. Robertson cleared up after a saftey battle and made it 12-6, comeback? i doubt it lol delaying the inevitable.0
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johnnybev1987 said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:paulie8290 said:People laughing at O'Sullivan because of his post match comments.
I personally think its damn right wrong and out of order.
Someone should ask him why he hasnt won a ranking event this season?
How had Elliot Slessor beat him twice?
Why did he lose to Cahill last year in the World Championship?
There are some quality younger players and they may not have the natural ability he has, but to say they are rubbish and probably only good enough for the amateur game and he would have to lose and arm and a leg to drop out of the top 50 is fucking unprofessional
Selby is 37, so is Murphy, Robertson is 38, Maguire 39, Ronnie 44, Williams and Higgins are 45, Hawkins and Bingham in their 40s too. Apart from Trump (who himself has been around for over a decade) and Wilson, there are no younger players near the top of the rankings.
He didn't say anything about not losing this time so not quite the same what he said previous, he just said he wont drop out of the top 50 which is fair.
Ken Doherty has come out and called O'Sullivan unprofessional himself
When you have someone like Ken Doherty saying it as well maybe there is actually some truth in it rather than it just being me being anti Ronnie.
Would Federer or Nadal say that when they get to the Quarter Final of Wimbledon or the US Open.
You say at his age he shouldn't be near the top but why??
Snooker isnt an athletic sport where you need to be fit look at Stephen Lee for example
As long as you have good eye sight and good hand eye coordination then people with natural talent like Ronnie and Higgins will be fine for years.
Age is no barrier whatsoever in snooker, in fact experience probably counts for more.
You also say he didn't say anything about losing just not dropping out the top 50, he also said most of the players lower down the rankings aren't even good enough for the amateur game, he is supposed to be sn ambassador for the sport, someone players are supposed to look up to, I have already seen young 16 year old Jamie Wilson who is on the tour next year say he used to like Ronnie but after his recent comments Trump is the player he looks up to now2 -
paulie8290 said:Dazzler21 said:Fair play to him. Proper interview that.0
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paulie8290 said:johnnybev1987 said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:paulie8290 said:People laughing at O'Sullivan because of his post match comments.
I personally think its damn right wrong and out of order.
Someone should ask him why he hasnt won a ranking event this season?
How had Elliot Slessor beat him twice?
Why did he lose to Cahill last year in the World Championship?
There are some quality younger players and they may not have the natural ability he has, but to say they are rubbish and probably only good enough for the amateur game and he would have to lose and arm and a leg to drop out of the top 50 is fucking unprofessional
Selby is 37, so is Murphy, Robertson is 38, Maguire 39, Ronnie 44, Williams and Higgins are 45, Hawkins and Bingham in their 40s too. Apart from Trump (who himself has been around for over a decade) and Wilson, there are no younger players near the top of the rankings.
He didn't say anything about not losing this time so not quite the same what he said previous, he just said he wont drop out of the top 50 which is fair.
Ken Doherty has come out and called O'Sullivan unprofessional himself
When you have someone like Ken Doherty saying it as well maybe there is actually some truth in it rather than it just being me being anti Ronnie.
Would Federer or Nadal say that when they get to the Quarter Final of Wimbledon or the US Open.
You say at his age he shouldn't be near the top but why??
Snooker isnt an athletic sport where you need to be fit look at Stephen Lee for example
As long as you have good eye sight and good hand eye coordination then people with natural talent like Ronnie and Higgins will be fine for years.
Age is no barrier whatsoever in snooker, in fact experience probably counts for more.
You also say he didn't say anything about losing just not dropping out the top 50, he also said most of the players lower down the rankings aren't even good enough for the amateur game, he is supposed to be sn ambassador for the sport, someone players are supposed to look up to, I have already seen young 16 year old Jamie Wilson who is on the tour next year say he used to like Ronnie but after his recent comments Trump is the player he looks up to now
I will leave there as its a pointless debate, you are either Ronnie or not and its fine, just think its funny because if Selby said it (he wouldn't because he is too professional) you would instantly change your tune0 -
johnnybev1987 said:paulie8290 said:johnnybev1987 said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:paulie8290 said:People laughing at O'Sullivan because of his post match comments.
I personally think its damn right wrong and out of order.
Someone should ask him why he hasnt won a ranking event this season?
How had Elliot Slessor beat him twice?
Why did he lose to Cahill last year in the World Championship?
There are some quality younger players and they may not have the natural ability he has, but to say they are rubbish and probably only good enough for the amateur game and he would have to lose and arm and a leg to drop out of the top 50 is fucking unprofessional
Selby is 37, so is Murphy, Robertson is 38, Maguire 39, Ronnie 44, Williams and Higgins are 45, Hawkins and Bingham in their 40s too. Apart from Trump (who himself has been around for over a decade) and Wilson, there are no younger players near the top of the rankings.
He didn't say anything about not losing this time so not quite the same what he said previous, he just said he wont drop out of the top 50 which is fair.
Ken Doherty has come out and called O'Sullivan unprofessional himself
When you have someone like Ken Doherty saying it as well maybe there is actually some truth in it rather than it just being me being anti Ronnie.
Would Federer or Nadal say that when they get to the Quarter Final of Wimbledon or the US Open.
You say at his age he shouldn't be near the top but why??
Snooker isnt an athletic sport where you need to be fit look at Stephen Lee for example
As long as you have good eye sight and good hand eye coordination then people with natural talent like Ronnie and Higgins will be fine for years.
Age is no barrier whatsoever in snooker, in fact experience probably counts for more.
You also say he didn't say anything about losing just not dropping out the top 50, he also said most of the players lower down the rankings aren't even good enough for the amateur game, he is supposed to be sn ambassador for the sport, someone players are supposed to look up to, I have already seen young 16 year old Jamie Wilson who is on the tour next year say he used to like Ronnie but after his recent comments Trump is the player he looks up to now
I will leave there as its a pointless debate, you are either Ronnie or not and its fine, just think its funny because if Selby said it (he wouldn't because he is too professional) you would instantly change your tune
I already said if Selby or Trump had made the comments I would be saying exactly the same thing
Also maybe have a read back before telling me I changed my tune about Hamilton pulling out, I clearly said what was the point in Hamilton going through Qualifiers just to pull out and have said to a few people that I think the bloke is a complete arsehole, clearly never intended to play in the main event and only went to Qualifiers for the money0 -
Anyway moving on... games are being played0
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World Championship
Quarter Final
2nd Session(Mid Session Interval)
Anthony McGill 9-3 Kurt Maflin
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What do we think the odds Robertson wins from here? Not literally (i haven't checked) cant see it happening. True odds (not bookies) would be about 150/1 from 12-5 down vs Selby surely? now its 12-7 its still probably about 100/1 , 6 frames in a row. I doubt Selby would even panic if Robbo pulls back to 10.
Looks like writings on the wall for my main bet outrightshame but Selby has played brilliant and typical Selby manner.
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World Championship
Quarter Final
Result
Mark Selby 13-7 Neil Robertson
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Looked like falling apart for a while did Mark, very pleased he is through0
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Pelling1993 said:Looked like falling apart for a while did Mark, very pleased he is through1
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Real shame that Maflin has folded. One thing I've noticed is he is hopeless with the rest. I can't stand McGill.1
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LawrieAbrahams said:Real shame that Maflin has folded. One thing I've noticed is he is hopeless with the rest. I can't stand McGill.0
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Not seen it on Twitter. I thought he was just a bit too aggressive and could have been handled much better. It's pretty tight for space and not always obvious where to stand or whether to sit. It seemed to affect Clarke and that's the real shame of it. He should not have let it get to him and he still should have won at the end. McGill hasn't even played well and he's in the semis.1
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What a fluke from Maflin!!
He's right back in this0 -
johnnybev1987 said:LawrieAbrahams said:Real shame that Maflin has folded. One thing I've noticed is he is hopeless with the rest. I can't stand McGill.0
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LawrieAbrahams said:Not seen it on Twitter. I thought he was just a bit too aggressive and could have been handled much better. It's pretty tight for space and not always obvious where to stand or whether to sit. It seemed to affect Clarke and that's the real shame of it. He should not have let it get to him and he still should have won at the end. McGill hasn't even played well and he's in the semis.0
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World Championship
Quarter Final
2nd Session
Anthony McGill 10-6 Kurt Maflin0 - Sponsored links:
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Shame the dour ginger bloke won the last. That's a big lead at this stage.
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Big test of Ronnie's mental strength now losing that opening frame from the position he was in1
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Wow - what a frame!0
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That was a huge frame, not looking food for my mate Ronnie, interesting fact my younger brother was named Ronnie after him
He doesn't play snooker or pool like myself, more into his gaming although was a brilliant footballer but just stopped.
I dont know what to watch Ronnie or Trump, will be ronnie but really wish i wasn't 'working' so i could watch on TV and the other on laptop.0 -
paulie8290 said:Big test of Ronnie's mental strength now losing that opening frame from the position he was in1
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Comebacks are brewing up nicely on both tables, some effort if Trump and/or Qualify from this.0
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Ronnie looks great today. If this match had been over yesterday, Williams would've won easily1
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World Championship
Quarter Final
3rd Session(Mid Session Interval)
Kyren Wilson 11-9 Judd Trump0 -
paulie8290 said:World Championship
Quarter Final
3rd Session(Mid Session Interval)
Kyren Wilson 11-9 Judd Trump0 -
World Championship
Quarter Final
3rd Session(Mid Session Interval)
Mark Williams 8-4 Ronnie O'Sullivan0