Snooker - World Championship 2014

[Iceman]

Can't see it. It's supposed to be a 'gentlemans sport' and he's crossed the line. Surprised the greasy little turd had the cheek to play

You love him really :tongue:

[Kerry]

You love him really :tongue:

Ugh, not at all. I don't care who wins as long as it's not Higgins! :joker:

[Iceman]

Now you've made me lean towards higgins haha (although I am a fan, he won me back with he win late last year/or maybe it was early this year.....)

anyway should be some good snooker tomorrow Trump and Ding is gonna go last frame I'd say! I need some sleep haha gnight :)

[Kerry]

Now you've made me lean towards higgins haha (although I am a fan, he won me back with he win late last year/or maybe it was early this year.....)

anyway should be some good snooker tomorrow Trump and Ding is gonna go last frame I'd say! I need some sleep haha gnight :)

A cheat?? Why on earth did I make you lean towards him? :shocked:

I want Trump to win now if I had to choose

Anyhoo, goodnight :)

[Stu]

I'd love if Judd went the whole way. Would be such a shock to the usual status quo of snooker. He needs to loose that absurd emoboy haircut though so I can get fully behind him.

[joeysteele]

So it's a Higgins v Trump final, I hope Trump wipes the floor with him.

[Locke.]

Had never heard of Trump before this but I like him, hope he wins.

[joeysteele]

He really came back against Ding from China, I just hope he will now erase out Higgins too.

[Kerry]

Trumps gotta do it. I'm crossing everything.

I heard Higgins got jeered today about his cheating. Hahaha nice one

[Kerry]

Close match so far :shocked:

[Niamh.]

Am half watching as Gav has it on, hope Trump wins, why do you not like Higgins kerry?

[Kerry]

Am half watching as Gav has it on, hope Trump wins, why do you not like Higgins kerry?

He cheated. Took a bribe to throw matches. £300k I think. He's a cheating little worm

[Locke.]

Trump is my new 2nd fave

[Kerry]

Trump is my new 2nd fave

He certainly gives the game some spark

[Iceman]

Loving this final......Trump to win now for me, he's unstoppable...he's THE JUDDERNAUT

[Kerry]

Finals are so close over recent years. It's great

[Kerry]

I nearly knocked Steve Davis flying once. I was down there taking pics and wasn't looking where I was going :shocked:

[Niamh.]

He cheated. Took a bribe to throw matches. £300k I think. He's a cheating little worm

Are you sure about that cos Gav just told that someone asked him to throw matches but he didn't and he was banned for failing to report it?

[Kerry]

Are you sure about that cos Gav just told that someone asked him to throw matches but he didn't and he was banned for failing to report it?

Can't deny video evidence

Report (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/news/801641/How-world-snooker-champion-John-Higgins-plots-to-betray-his-fans-for-cash.html)

Thats just one. I rarely believe papers but if I recall correctly he admitted what he'd done, apologised and accepted the ban

Even the crowd here have been heckling him for what he did. Afraid it's true

[Kerry]

Come on Trump. Take the last frame lad!

[Niamh.]

Can't deny video evidence

Report (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/news/801641/How-world-snooker-champion-John-Higgins-plots-to-betray-his-fans-for-cash.html)

Thats just one. I rarely believe papers but if I recall correctly he admitted what he'd done, apologised and accepted the ban

Even the crowd here have been heckling him for what he did. Afraid it's true

Ah, ok, I have no idea, Gav just mentioned it earlier but he's probably wrong:joker:

[Kerry]

Ah, ok, I have no idea, Gav just mentioned it earlier but he's probably wrong:joker:

I don't think anyone can know for certain the ins and outs of it all other than the people involved :) But I think it's true, sadly. Happens in all sports though

[Iceman]

hopefully higgins takes this and makes it more interesting for tomorrow.

[Kerry]

Dunno how they're going to fill another hour after this.....

[Kerry]

Thought the ref was going to take a shot for a sec then :laugh2:

[Iceman]

What time does this start tomorrow?

[Kerry]

What time does this start tomorrow?

2pm to 6pm and then 7pm to the end

[Iceman]

Thank you :)

[Kerry]

Welcome :)



Eeeeek even I'm nervous :joker:

[Kerry]

What was I saying about filling an hour? :laugh:

[Iceman]

I know LOL I still think this will be over soon

[Iceman]

great shot on the yellow

[Kerry]

Yayayayayayay

[Iceman]

3 minutes later!!! I was right LOL

[Kerry]

Wooo Ronnie being nice :joker:

[Iceman]

His twitter stream is so funny...wishing people happy Christmas in April :laugh2:

[Locke.]

What score did that session end? Had to go out half way through

[Kerry]

What score did that session end? Had to go out half way through

7-10 Trump

[Iceman]

here we go again, Mon the Trump

[Kerry]

How tight?!?! :shocked:

[Kerry]

Oh come on Trump. Don't let me down now

[Kerry]

The nerves are telling for Trump :(

[Kerry]

OMG that frame gave me a stress headache :joker:

[Ramsay]

yeah you can tell hes got the nerves
come on trump

[Kerry]

LOL at him screaming :joker:

[Kerry]

Oooooh is his confidence growing.........

[Kerry]

Crap, jinxed him :/

[Ramsay]

must be so nervous

[Kerry]

I'm nervous and it's nowt to do with me :joker:

[Ramsay]

1 snooker needed..come on he can do this

[Kerry]

Oh twatty balls

[Ramsay]

fook sake not looking good

[Kerry]

Eeeeesh :(

[Ramsay]

oooooooh FUUUUUCCCK

[Niamh.]

awwww Judd is cracking under the pressure :/

[Kerry]

Crappity

Come on lad

[Kerry]

:bawling:

[Niamh.]

Boooooooooo

[Locke.]

:(

[Ramsay]

prick

[joeysteele]

I'm disappointed but Trump will get it soon. Definately didn't want Higgins to win it.

[Kerry]

He's a star in the making. Interesting that Ronnie is his practice partner. He'll do well

[Iceman]

I know people dont like Higgins but thats where his experience shone through, Judd has just fastracked himself to the top 10 and 125grand for tonight.....amazing snooker over the whole tournament,

Unstickied until major tournament

[InOne]

UK Championships start this weekend. Can we re-sticky the thread please :D

[Kerry]

Do you watch Power Snooker Joe? I caught some a week or so ago and it was great :D

[InOne]

Yeah watched that when it was on :joker: It's pretty good really, the only thing is the crowd can get a bit annoying at times. It's good there is a decent prize money though, will encourage players to keep wanting to play it

[InOne]

Judd Trump playing tomorrow, always good to watch him play

[Kerry]

The crowd threw me a bit. I was thinking "shut TF UP!"

[InOne]

Yeah, it's cos they just sit there all day getting pissed I bet

[InOne]

Monday 5 Dec

1230 GMT:

Judd Trump (Eng) v Dominic Dale (Wal)

Mark Allen (NI) v Adrian Gunnell (Eng)

1900 GMT:

Mark Williams (Wal) v Joe Jogia (Eng)

Stephen Lee (Eng) v Ricky Walden (Eng)


Only bothered about watcing Trump really tomorrow, although don't mind Mark Williams

[Kerry]

I'm watching Snooker Extra though tbh it's more background noise

[InOne]

Love just chilling with a cuppa watching snooker, a nice winter thing

[Kerry]

I've always loved the World Championships as the buzz around the city centre is great. So nice to wander around too with the odd player walking about outside the Crucible etc.

[InOne]

Trump V O'Sullivan tomorrow :amazed:

[Kerry]

Trump V O'Sullivan tomorrow :amazed:

Just caught the end of the match. Sorry to see Ronnie go but Judd is excellent so no qualms

Heard Ronnie's muttering about retiring..... again...

[InOne]

Yeah that has annoyed me with Ronnie for a few years, when he loses he'll make some statement about not really feeling snooker anymore and how it's not for him.


Trump and Robinson 4-4 at the moment, should be a great evening session, they're both on top form.

[Kerry]

Trump in the final!!!! :amazed:

[joeysteele]

Hope Trump wins the final,I like his style of play.

[Stu]

What do we make of the Barry Hearn/Mark Allen controversy? Mark's a whiny git. I hope Trump batters him over the next few hours. It just screamed o attention seeking like the time last year when Shaun Murphy threw a wobbler about Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Complaining that the crowds are too rowdy? They ought to sit on their hands when Allen comes in and see does he prefer it that way.

[InOne]

Yeah he seems a bit of a wet flannel does Allen, they summed it up perfectly when they said Allen is the most talked about player of the week and Trump is most talked about player of the year.

Was a decent final, Allen looked good at one point but didn't think Trump would let it slip when he only had one left to win. Glad he won.

[joeysteele]

I was really glad Judd Trump won it, he seems like he he is going to be one of the real greats of Snooker.

[Kerry]

Trump Trumped Woooooooooooooo!

[InOne]

Tomorrow :amazed:

[Marc]

:dance2:

[Stu]

**** yes. Great having Snooker on the telly.

[InOne]

Think it starts around 1:20 Ronnie and Ding

[Marc]

Stuck :)

[InOne]

Cheers Marc.

Great win for Ronnie and great interview after. He seems more comfortable with himself now and he had a fair point about not wanting to be on the road anymore. 28 weeks is a long time and he's not a kid anymore. He's looking on form as well. Dunno the score of the other match but I hope Trump wins so Ronnie can get his revenge :D

[Stu]

Yeah it was shades of brilliance from Ronnie. Bringing back the good ol' days.

[InOne]

Gonna miss Kerry in here :(


I didn't expect Robertson to beat Trump but Trump didn't really seem with it today. I hope Higgins beats Murphy cos I'd quite like a Roberston Higgins final

[InOne]

Let's hope Aussie can get the win.

[Jayson]

Anyone else hate Judd Trump?

[Jack_]

So glad Robertson won tonight. Shaun Murphy's a good player but I've never found him very interesting to watch.

Also glad Ronnie was back on form earlier on in the week, it's a shame he didn't progress but I'd like to see him do well when the World Championship comes around. Did anyone see that little piece they showed of him tonight during the mid-session interval? Showed his career highs and lows, had some interviews with some of the other players about their opinions on him, and Ronnie talked about his attitude to the game nowadays. It was quite nice I thought.

Good week overall, bring on April!

Anyone else hate Judd Trump?

I quite like him now, he's become my third favourite player after Ronnie and Neil.

[joeysteele]

Glad Robertson won but was hoping Judd Trump would win it this year.

[InOne]

Anyone else hate Judd Trump?

Will be interesting to see this Trump/Robertson rivalry now. Apparently Judd has been tweeting quite a few sarky comments and so have his mates. I'm glad Robertson won for that reason.

[InOne]

Semis are:

Stephen Lee
V
Stephen Maguire



Ding Junhui
V
Peter Ebdon



Not really thrilled with any of these, hope it doesn't end up anything like this in the world championships. Ding is the one I want to win most out of those.

[InOne]

Bit of a scrappy start today, was a bit of a chore watching both matches. I guess it's just first day nerves and all that though.

[MTVN]

Stephen Hendry just got a 147

[Jack_]

Yeah, bit dull this afternoon unfortunately. Tried to get into the Robertson match but I gave up after a while.

Stephen Hendry just got a 147

Oh ffs, really? Why do I always miss things like this :bored:

[Iceman]

Stephen Hendry just got a 147

Televised?:shocked:

[Locke.]

Hendry back on form

[Novo]

Can't believe he's 43, only seems like yesterday he was in his 20's

[InOne]

**** sake, as soon as I turn off :bored:

[InOne]

Hendry killing him though, hope this form keeps up.

[Iceman]

ah im cooking and no TV in the room, whats the score?

[InOne]

8-1 I think

[Locke.]

He's 8-1 up, don't think the other games are until tomorrow night though

[InOne]

Hope Higgins does the business tonight, would be a shame to see him out early.

[Novo]

Hope he goes out, horrible **** who shouldn't even be allowed to play anymore

[InOne]

Ahh yeah **** forgot about that :joker: Still can't help thinking he's fixing whenever he misses

[InOne]

I fancy a bet on snooker now, might have to see what Paddy Power has got to offer

[Novo]

Think they have a moneyback special on everymatch for snooker

[Novo]

Money-Back Special
Paddy Power will refund losing bets placed during the match on a player to win a frame if he loses it by 7 points or less.

[InOne]

Hmm sounds alright

[Iceman]

will watch highlights later for the 147

[InOne]

I had 44p in my account so put a bet on for a Century break on the 10th frame. At 6/1. So that's £2.80 if it happens. It all begins from here...

[Iceman]

I had 44p in my account so put a bet on for a Century break on the 10th frame. At 6/1. So that's £2.80 if it happens. It all begins from here...

if you win a million buy me some eminem ****.

[InOne]

Ok :joker:

It's quite good this though, make little bets one ach frame and just gradually build it up

[InOne]

So Higgins got through just...

And anyone see Mark Allen's match? So ****ing unlucky.

I want Robertson and Henry to go through tonight

[Locke.]

Hendry wins 10-4

[InOne]

Hendry has Higgins next, will be a good match.

[Jack_]

Ronnie's match at 14:30 tomorrow. Finish Sixth Form at 1pm, so looking forward to coming back and watching...hope he's on form :amazed:

Saw a clip of that new 17 year old player make a century earlier...he's pretty good for his age. Shame I can't see him cause his match is in the morning tomorrow...doubt he'll beat Maguire either but I hope so just so I can see some more of him.

[Locke.]

**** sake they couldn't give Hendry this asian guy that's ranked 84th in the world could they :idc:

[InOne]

Ronnie's match at 14:30 tomorrow. Finish Sixth Form at 1pm, so looking forward to coming back and watching...hope he's on form :amazed:

Saw a clip of that new 17 year old player make a century earlier...he's pretty good for his age. Shame I can't see him cause his match is in the morning tomorrow...doubt he'll beat Maguire either but I hope so just so I can see some more of him.

I hope Ebdon isn't playing like a **** 5mins for every shot and all that

[King Gizzard]

Come on Tony Drago

[Jack_]

Thankfully caught a bit of that Luca Brecel guy (the 17 year old Belgian) and he's very good for his age. Pretty fast around the table as well...could be a future Ronnie. Steve Davis has said on the BBC Sport website that he thinks it's 'realistic' that he'll be a world champion in five years. I'm in agreement...I think we'll be hearing a lot about him over the next few years, the next big thing in snooker. Judd Trump first, then him.

Talking of Ronnie actually...great first session. Anyone see the re-spotted black in the opening frame which took 21 shots to clear? Fantastic stuff.

Glad he's come out of it 7-2...just hope he wins tomorrow!

I hope Ebdon isn't playing like a **** 5mins for every shot and all that

:joker:

Wasn't too bad in the end.

[Locke.]

I'm liking Jamie Jones, he seems decent. Beat Shaun Murphy today.

[InOne]

Glad Ronnie is though, Ebdon never really got into the match much.

[Marc]

Stephen Hendry's 147 break :worship:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/17800975

[Marc]

I'm so annoyed that I haven't had the time to watch it this year, I'll have some time after this Dissertation is over :D

[joeysteele]

Glad Ronnie is though, Ebdon never really got into the match much.

I am glad Ronnie got through,I don't know why but I just cannot take to Ebdon at all.

[Marc]

Ebdon is out? Good. He's so boring to watch :bored:

[joeysteele]

Ebdon is out? Good. He's so boring to watch :bored:

Glad someone feels the same as me on him, 'the force' for goodness sake,a force well and truly fizzled out in my opinion.

[Marc]

Glad someone feels the same as me on him, 'the force' for goodness sake,a force well and truly fizzled out in my opinion.

He's so painfully slow it hurts to watch. Yeah talented, but slow :laugh:

[Ramsay]

Ebdon >>> you all :idc:

[InOne]

Trump's match was pretty good, was getting a little worried there. Hopefully now no more big names will be out early.

[Locke.]

Robertson playing well. Just broke 131

[InOne]

Battle of the Scots tomorrow. Should be a decent one, hopefully Hendry is on top form.

[Locke.]

The crowd booing Williams again :joker:

Hopefully Liu gets back into this

[Locke.]

Hendry about to cruise to a 13-0 win.

Robertson playing on the other table aswell

[Locke.]

What a great session that was

[InOne]

Hendry showing him how it's done

[Locke.]

Hendry leads 12-4 going into tomorrows final session :worship:

[InOne]

Higgins was just terrible. Dodgy stuff there :suspect:

[InOne]

Can't believe Hendry and O'Sullivan will be playing at the same time :bored:

[King Gizzard]

This guy who introduces the players, cringeworthy or what

[InOne]

Rob Walker is a legend :joker: "Let's get the boys in the bays"

[King Gizzard]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/52360000/jpg/_52360250_walker.jpg

[Locke.]

Williams not getting booed today, crowd must have been warned.

Hope Hendry wraps this up before 3pm

[InOne]

Looking like Hendry might take this frame, balls are looking well place to clear up

[Locke.]

Winner of this plays Stephen Maguire. Winner of O'Sullivan/Williams plays Robertson, that'll be a good game

[King Gizzard]

Higgins nearly out, good stuff :pipe:

[Locke.]

Hendry wins :dance:

[InOne]

Get in Hendry!!!!

[Locke.]

Hendry was 90/1 to win it this year at the start, he is 9/1 now

[Novo]

Yeah i was in William Hill the other day looking at the slips they have before the tournament starts and he was 90/1 on there i think

[Locke.]

The first time in about 3 years I haven't got him each way aswell

[InOne]

Ronnie looking ok going into tomorrow. Over 3 days is a long match though.

[Jack_]

Great to see Ronnie on form yesterday. He played some very impressive snookers and some very good matchplay overall.

Think it's gonna be a tough match...just hope he comes out on top.

[King Gizzard]

andy Higginson came out to Joy Division so he should win tbh

[Jack_]

Again, some incredible snooker by Ronnie today. That century he made with the exhibition shots on the blue and pink at the end were nothing short of amazing.

He's playing the best I've seen for a long, long time. Last time I saw him play this well was when I first got into snooker back in 2008. If he carries on like this I think he could be unstoppable, I think he's the new favourite now as well.

[Locke.]

Looks like Trump and Carter might go to a final frame decider here, like them both so don't mind who wins

[Locke.]

Nevermind, Carter deserves to win after that shot

[InOne]

Good old Carter, sending wonderboy back to Bristol.

[Locke.]

Hendry playing awful, Maguire is murdering him. 4-0.

[InOne]

Hope Ronnie doesn't take losing that last frame too bad. He was going well until those two shots. Got a feeling Robertson might come out and destroy him tomorrow if he's not careful

[Locke.]

For **** sake Maguire just pots everything

[Marc]

I'm seriously missing some good snooker this year :sad:

[Jack_]

Gutted Carter knocked Judd out, though he played some very good and very quick snookers in order to try and claw that final frame decider back.

Enjoying the Ronnie/Robertson match so far, it's a shame it couldn't have been the final though...quarter final seems a bit early. Anyone see that insane red Ronnie potted?

And talking of insane potting...I have never seen Maguire play so well. Gutted for Hendry but this really is quite incredible.

[InOne]

Got a feeling it will be a good final session with Ronnie and Neil tonight, hope they're both up for it

[Jack_]

That last century Ronnie made in five minutes just then before the interval was incredible. Hope he can win the next one now.

He is on top form at the minute and indeed this year, I hope it continues. Love Neil but I'm rooting for Ronnie this year.

[Legend killer]

The GOAT is through Stevens has no chance will be lucky to win 5 frames

[InOne]

Ronnie cleaned up in the end, was a bit worried for a bit! Good to see him through, looking on great form

[Legend killer]

THE only person that will beat Ronnie is Ronnie himself

[InOne]

Ali Carter looking pretty dangerous at the moment, never really warmed to him though for some reason. Looking forward to Ronnie later as well

[Legend killer]

We just witnessed Ronnie switch on GOAT mode

[InOne]

He definitely killed it, especially as Stevens came out playing well as well. Good old Ronnie

[InOne]

I see Carter has been getting tips from Ebdon on how to play ****ing slow snooker

[InOne]

Ronnie is on top form :worship:

[Novo]

Ali is going to push him all the way

[Jack_]

Ronnie seems to be in a great place at the moment, content with the game and most of all on top form. It's really lovely to see actually.

What do people make of the reports he may quit after tomorrow night? I wouldn't put it past him myself, would be the kinda thing he'd do. I hope not though as it'd be a great shame and I'd love him to continue with this kinda form for as long as he possibly can.

[Marc]

Ali's inconsistency will lose him this. He's left this way to late

[InOne]

Well done Ronnie :worship:

[Marc]

He won? Good good. Well deserved

[InOne]

Yeah Carter never really got into it in the end.

[Marc]

Unlucky for Carter but the stuff I've watched over the past week, he was on form and deserved it. Really made me want to go watch it again :hugesmile:

[Novo]

Deserved winner overall, 4th title now?

[Marc]

Indeed

[joeysteele]

Really good display from Ronnie, was hoping Ali would get more into it but really from 10-7 down he just faded. A well desereved trophy again for Ronnie but I do wish he'd end this I am coming back/I'm not coming back farce once and for all.

[Jack_]

So, so, so happy for Ronnie. Carter put up a decent fight in the third session, and he's played excellently all tournament, but he was just letting too many chances slip away in the end.

As I've said earlier in the thread, it's been lovely to see Ronnie on top form and enjoying the game again...nice interview Hazel did with him at the end, and as John Parrott said earlier in the day, he's come across a lot better in recent interviews, more relaxed, nicer, more interested etc. I was very happy when at the end he said something like 'I'm not done just yet', and I really hope he doesn't pack it in yet because after the way he's played for the last two weeks, I really do think he has a lot more to give.

Oh, and it was great when Hendry walked out at the start to the standing ovation. Overall, great two weeks :amazed:

[InOne]

UK Championship start on Saturday :pipe:

[Marc]

:amazed:

[InOne]

The Prize money

Winner: £125,000
Runner-up: £50,000
Semi-finals: £25,000
Quarter-finals: £17,000
Last 16: £11,000
Last 32: £7,500
Last 48: £5,500
Last 64: £2,000
High TV break: £3,500
High non-TV break: £500

[Iceman]

No ronnie :(

[Locke.]

Don't think I'll be able to get into it without Hendry, haven't really got a player I want to support

[Alf]

has willie thorne qualified this year?

[InOne]

No ronnie :(

They're all saying Trump is meant to dominate for years now. Can't see it myself but guess we'll see how he does this time around

[Iceman]

They're all saying Trump is meant to dominate for years now. Can't see it myself but guess we'll see how he does this time around

I dont think he will, he's likeable and some of his shots are good but he's very erratic.... I think in a few years or so he might dominate then but not now.....

[InOne]

I dont think he will, he's likeable and some of his shots are good but he's very erratic.... I think in a few years or so he might dominate then but not now.....

I think now the big old timers are starting to drop the Chinese will properly start to creep in. Wouldn't be surprised if he saw a few new whizz kids fairly soon

[Novo]

Jack Lisowski is going to do it

[Alf]

first round
b hawkins vs l wembo
j higgins vs m holt
d junhui vs r day
s maguire vs f o'brien
g dott vs m gould
m selby vs m white
m davis vs c yupeng
s murphy vs r milkins
a carter vs s *the nugget* davis
j trump vs m joyce
m allen vs m fu
s bingham vs j lisowski
m stevens vs d dale
n robertson vs t ford
m williams vs m king
r walden vs l brecel

accumulator
higgins 1/4
ding 2/5
maguire 3/10
selby 1/4
carter 3/10
allen 2/5
robertson 1/4

coral

[InOne]

So the first big shock is Ding losing :o Never really liked Ryan Day for some reason

[InOne]

Judd Trump out!!! He played shocking those last frames, threw away the match.

[Marcus.]

it fun to watch when you do have an brother and mum who take the mick of the game

[Novo]

https://twitter.com/JackLisowski

Here is your winner

[Jack_]

Judd Trump out!!! He played shocking those last frames, threw away the match.

Oh ffs, knew I should've checked back in on that match. My family insisted on watching Miracle on 34th Street at dinner :bored:

[InOne]

Oh ffs, knew I should've checked back in on that match. My family insisted on watching Miracle on 34th Street at dinner :bored:

It was a **** match really, scrappy all the way through. Even the decider they were both missing easy ones.

[Locke.]

Lisowski has taken the first frame

[InOne]

Bingham is meant to be on form at the moment so he'll have a bit of a job

[InOne]

Watching Fu and Allen at the moment, the other match doesn't seem to be on red

[Locke.]

Got it on the BBC website

[Jack_]

Thankfully caught a bit of that Luca Brecel guy (the 17 year old Belgian) and he's very good for his age. Pretty fast around the table as well...could be a future Ronnie. Steve Davis has said on the BBC Sport website that he thinks it's 'realistic' that he'll be a world champion in five years. I'm in agreement...I think we'll be hearing a lot about him over the next few years, the next big thing in snooker. Judd Trump first, then him.

So glad Luca made it to this tournament. Wasn't expecting him to progress past the first round and certainly not the second so he did really well. Excellent little player, needs to brush up on his positional play but he's definitely improved since April.

Really gutted he didn't beat Murphy this afternoon. When I got home and it was 4-3 to Luca I was quite shocked but hopeful, the couple of mistakes he made when he was 5-4 which cost him a win there were so annoying, and then once it went to a decider I knew it was in Shaun's favour. Couldn't believe how close it got at the end, and then that second pink he missed at the end was just gutting. That dull fat man always has to spoil the party.

Not quite sure how he'd have faired against Ali Carter but a potential final of Luca Brecel VS Neil Robertson would've been excellent. Nevertheless, he's done really well this week and I hope we see more of him soon :hugesmile:

[Novo]

Good tournament for the English players so far ( obviously apart from Judd )

[InOne]

Shaping up to be a good final so far. Really hope we don't get more of these 52min frames though

[InOne]

The Masters starts on Sunday :pipe:

Sunday January 13
1pm: Neil Robertson v Ding Junhui
7pm: Mark Allen v Mark Davis

Monday January 14
1pm: John Higgins v Ali Carter
7pm: Stephen Maguire v Graeme Dott

Tuesday January 15
1pm: Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins
7pm: Shaun Murphy v Ricky Walden

Wednesday January 16
1.30pm: Mark Williams v Matthew Stevens
7pm: Mark Selby v Stuart Bingham

[InOne]

Good win for Judd there, thought it was gonna be an early knockout for him again. He's not seemed to do that well in British tournaments

[Jack_]

I miss Ronnie so much, it's not the same without him around :( I hope he's back for the World's in April.

[Marc]

Brilliant from Dott yesterday. Good to see him back in good form

[InOne]

He's still sooooo boring though. Watching him and Judd was awful

[Marc]

Nobody can beat Ebdon in the boring-scale

[InOne]

He's up there, who else played yesterday? I'm a bit out the loop

[Marc]

Selbey thrashed Williams, he's playing Dott now.

Murphy playing Robertson in other semi

[InOne]

Hope it's a Robertson Selby final

[Iceman]

I want Selby to win

[Kate!]

I like snooker, used to watch it religiously, haven't taken more than a passing interest recently. Must try to get back into it.

[Iceman]

Delighted Murphy is out...cant stand him.... he leaned on the table earlier and thought the UK was on the verge of an earthquake...thank god the table supported him

[Iceman]

Oh I thought this was back at 6 not 7 :(

Actually dont mind if Selby doesn't win, I like Dott too so it's al good.

[Iceman]

Second Semi is starting now..... or alternatively you can watch splash :laugh3:

[Iceman]

2-1 to Dott, it's quite close though

[Iceman]

4-2 to Dott this is amazing....

[Iceman]

4-4 brilliant match, Final Worthy...

[Stu]

Yeah I have the stream going there. Really enjoyed that.

[Iceman]

love the 50-odd minute frames....you start to think are they just ****ing with each other...

[Iceman]

Seriously amazing match.....cant believe Ive been watching this non stop since 7....:o

[InOne]

just put it on, bloody hell :o

[InOne]

Selby unlucky there

[Iceman]

Its been fantastic, no doubt now because of this tomorrows final will be ****e :laugh:

[InOne]

Selby seems to play this long grinding Snooker these days, he used to play a little more like Trump does now. Whoever wins Robbo won't be standing for any of this 4 hour nonsense.

[Iceman]

Oh god, what the **** Dott!!!!

[Iceman]

5-5 :laugh: I'm gonna say Selby...

[InOne]

Decider :amazed:

[Iceman]

cmon selby...

[Alf]

go on the jester

[InOne]

Selby!!!!!!

Liked how they started playing Oasis as soon as the match ended as well

[InOne]

Looking forward to tomorrow now

[Iceman]

That was one of my favourite mattches of snooker in a long long time.

[Iceman]

Starts in about an hour I think.... should be good, want Selby to win today..

[Iceman]

Starting now. Anyone else watching or am I on my own?

[Iceman]

2-0 to Selby

[Jack_]

Just tuned in, not seen much of it at all this week but I'll try and watch this final cause Neil's one of my favourite players.

3 - 0!!!! :o