Snooker - World Championship 2014

[InOne]

Anyone like it? And whos watching the Grand Prix?

[Jessica.]

I don't have a clue how to play snooker

[InOne]

Watch a match and learn. :D

[Brad.]

Yeah I like snooker a lot, great sport/game

Grand Prix is 3rd -11th October, I didnt realise it had started yet...

[InOne]

Yeah not seen much of it. It's on Euro Sport and has HL's pretty late on the BBC.

[Brad.]

There are live matches on the BBC website.. Ding Junhui and someone else are playing right now I saw, cant remember who.

[Iceman]

Doherty beat Selby yesterday!!!!!:dance:

Think O sullivan is playing on Tuesday..

[Firewire]

I'm related to former played Alan McManus.

He is my mum's cousin.

[InOne]

Well Ronnie is a legend, and could be going CBB. Jimmy White did the jungle, which he didn't need. Go on Jimmy, met him, top geezer.

[danda012]

I watch it if i remember it's on. I tend to end up seeing beginning rounds then missing rounds in middle and seeing Semis/Final and usually missing the winning frame too.

[Stu]

Anyone watching the Masters? O'Sullivan playing Neil Robertson on BBC right now.

[Jack_]

Anyone watching the Masters? O'Sullivan playing Neil Robertson on BBC right now.

Thanks for the heads up. My two favourite players so this'll be a great match :thumbs:

[Stu]

What a comeback he is putting up. I love Ronnie when he is on form.

[Iceman]

Anyone see Hendry's 147 yesterday??? amazing!

[Stu]

Twas good alright. Robertson just got a great 140 himself.

[King Gizzard]

Only watch the world championships not much point in anything else

[Stu]

Fair enough even though your logic is ... non existent. Great snooker games are hardly determined soley by the tournaments they are played in. Today proved that.

[King Gizzard]

Only care about the best tournament - to me it doesn't matter who wins the side ones

[Stu]

I couldn't care who wins either bar supporting Ronnie. I think Snooker is fairly free of much fandom. Most people just want to see a good game.

[InOne]

Indeed, have seen a few Charity matches, with John Parrot, Jimmy White and Paul Hunter (RIP) They were good, and they have a bit a fun with them as well.

[Stu]

Apparently the best Snooker either O'Sullivan or Jimmy White have ever played was blind drunk at about 4 in the morning in Ronnie Woods house.

[InOne]

Would not suprise me lol

[Iceman]

I think the new entrances are pretty damn funny.......ali carter what a legend! (dont tell me who won by the way, i wanna watch it in a few)

[InOne]

Got a feeling the Chinese will dominate soon, they are mad for it.

[Iceman]

Got a feeling the Chinese will dominate soon, they are mad for it.

Oh yes definately, the past 2 years Snooker has been topping TV ratings in China......the chinese have to move to europe to be sriously ranked contenders, hence why not so mnay have been in top 16 yet, it will happen though next year or two...

[Stu]

I'm looking foward to the future of Snooker in the UK under the Barry Hearn era. He did wonders for Darts, after all.

Can't see the media drowned, internet savy youth of today having much of an attention span for the game though, which is a shame.

[Iceman]

Ronnie O'Sullivan hit top form at the World Open in Glasgow today as he hit a maximum 147 on his way to a convincing 3-0 victory over Mark King but had to be persuaded by the referee to complete his break.

The world No6 took the first frame easily with breaks of 38 and 75 before getting the better of King in a scrappy second.

O'Sullivan hit his maximum in the next, but did not do so without controversy and had to be urged by the referee to pot the final black after seeming content to end his break at 140.

Earlier in the frame O'Sullivan had stopped to ask what the reward for a 147 was, only to be told there was no specific prize except for a £4,000 sum for the highest break. He took less than 10 minutes to reach 134 but shook hands with King after potting the pink. The referee Jan Verhaas then had to convince O'Sullivan to finish the break and he eventually potted the black before walking off.

"I wasn't going to pot the black because I asked and was told there was no break prize for a 147," O'Sullivan told the BBC. "What's the point of making a 147 if you're only going to make £4,000?"

This 147 means O'Sullivan now holds outright the record for the most televised maximum breaks – today's was his 10th, taking him clear of the previous record he held jointly with Stephen Hendry.

The 34-year-old's victory sets up a fourth-round match with his boyhood hero, Jimmy White.

Coulnt find a video but it was one of the most Bizarre things I've ever seen!

[seanraff07]

I can't remember them doing best of 5 frames before lol!

[InOne]

oooo I forgot about this thread. Gonna start watching properly tomorrow. This thread should be stickied :love:

[Iceman]

I'll sticky whoe the tournament is on.

(If I can sticky never tried before.)

[Jack_]

Oh for **** sake, I was already gutted I was missing the Ronnie match because of school, but he made a 147 as well? Always happens when you're not able to watch :(

[Iceman]

Oh for **** sake, I was already gutted I was missing the Ronnie match because of school, but he made a 147 as well? Always happens when you're not able to watch :(

it was bizarre he wasnt going to do it because he ouldnt get a big prize.....

Then afterwards he slated Barry Ahern........(is that the guys name)

[InOne]

Good old Ronnie :D


Was watching a bit earlier and they were on about the Higgins thing and gambling. Apprently there is gonna be loads of new rules about players betting on themselves and also family betting on them. It's gonna be a lifetime ban if anyone is caught. It's good really cos it scares people, and Snooker is a dying sport as it is.

[Iceman]

Good old Ronnie :D


Was watching a bit earlier and they were on about the Higgins thing and gambling. Apprently there is gonna be loads of new rules about players betting on themselves and also family betting on them. It's gonna be a lifetime ban if anyone is caught. It's good really cos it scares people, and Snooker is a dying sport as it is.

Yeah they set up a team whoch involves the police, its like a new governing boy of the sport, he gave an interview the other day so it might be on the BBC IPlayer thingy!

[Jack_]

it was bizarre he wasnt going to do it because he ouldnt get a big prize.....

Then afterwards he slated Barry Ahern........(is that the guys name)

Just watched it on the BBC Snooker site now. Love it. Ronnie never fails to amuse me :joker:

[Iceman]

Just watched it on the BBC Snooker site now. Love it. Ronnie never fails to amuse me :joker:

He's right though, why should he do the best possible break for 4 grand...... I mean its still a rare enough thing....

[Jack_]

He's right though, why should he do the best possible break for 4 grand...... I mean its still a rare enough thing....

Yeah, I do agree. Pretty pathetic sum really.

[InOne]

It used to be £10k didn't it? Or something like that

[Iceman]

It used to be £10k didn't it? Or something like that

In professional tournaments, there is usually a substantial prize awarded to any player achieving a 147 break, typically an amount contained "147", e.g. £147, £1,470, £14,700 or £147,000 depending on the prestige of the tournament. As an extreme case, Ronnie O'Sullivan's 1997 maximum earned him £165,000 (£147,000 of this was for making the 147 break and another £18,000 was for achieving the highest break of the tournament).

wiki is my friend :D

[InOne]

In professional tournaments, there is usually a substantial prize awarded to any player achieving a 147 break, typically an amount contained "147", e.g. £147, £1,470, £14,700 or £147,000 depending on the prestige of the tournament. As an extreme case, Ronnie O'Sullivan's 1997 maximum earned him £165,000 (£147,000 of this was for making the 147 break and another £18,000 was for achieving the highest break of the tournament).

wiki is my friend :D

Damnnnnn, that is some good money.

[Iceman]

yeah and compare that to 4K..... If I were him I wouldnt have potted the black....

[InOne]

yeah and compare that to 4K..... If I were him I wouldnt have potted the black....

Still 4K I guess. I'm sure it will be useful for something down the line lol

[Iceman]

Still 4K I guess. I'm sure it will be useful for something down the line lol

True I coul do with that :)

Ronnie plays Jimmy White next, should be intrestuing.

Also Doherty is playing :D:dance:

[InOne]

True I coul do with that :)

Ronnie plays Jimmy White next, should be intrestuing.

Also Doherty is playing :D:dance:

Yeah definitely, love it when Snooker just dominates the BBC for hours on end lol

[Iceman]

Yeah i get really into it and end up watchign for hours on end!

[Locke.]

It's all about Stephen Hendry.

Paul Hunter did used to be my favourite though :(

[InOne]

It's all about Stephen Hendry.

Paul Hunter did used to be my favourite though :(

Met him on one of the last matches he played. Got his autograph too. He was a nice guy :(

[Iceman]

How long ago is it since he died? Seems like a goo while now..... 4-5 years maybe?

[InOne]

Yeah, he died in 06

[Iceman]

Jeez it seems like longer somehow...

[InOne]

Some new format of Snooker called 'Power Snooker' on ITV4 now.

[Iceman]

So weird I was just gonna unsticky this because it hadn't been posted in......

[InOne]

Snooker lives on :nono: You should watch it, it goes on all day

[Iceman]

Nah im watching motoGP coverage now :D

[InOne]

D:

[Iceman]

well im watchign a rain storm.......complete wash otu at the minute

[Rob]

Some new format of Snooker called 'Power Snooker' on ITV4 now.

what makes it different to regular snooker?

[GiRTh]

Watching it now. Looks quite good but what are the rule changes?

[Iceman]

THE RULES OF THE TRADITIONAL GAME OF SNOOKER APPLY, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING VARIATIONS:

• Nine reds are racked in a diamond, with the point of the diamond next to the pink.

• The middle red is the PowerBall, which when potted counts for two points and triggers a two minute PowerPlay during which every ball potted counts double – if a shot is missed during a PowerPlay, the player’s opponent inherits the remaining time.

• Each game lasts half an hour; the clock starts when the reds are broken, and stops as the final black of each frame is potted.

• A shot clock limits players to twenty seconds for each shot.

• If the twenty second shot clock is exceeded, there is a 20 point penalty and the initiative passes to the player's opponent unless the opponent opts for the player to continue.

• Points count, frames don’t. The most points scored after half an hour wins.

• When a player breaks, two or more reds must hit a cushion otherwise the player’s turn ends.

• The area behind the baulk line is the PowerZone – if the cue ball is struck from within the PowerZone, any colour potted counts for double and during a PowerPlay, quadruple.

• A century break in any frame is worth 50 bonus points. If this is repeated in the next frame, 100 bonus points. If this is repeated in the third frame, 200 bonus points.

• The “ball in hand” principle applies following a foul shot. The cue ball can be positioned anywhere in the PowerZone.

• A foul shot during a PowerPlay carries a double points penalty.

• A foul shot occurring when the cue ball is struck from the PowerZone and during a PowerPlay, carries a quadruple points penalty.

• The game will end after the half hour playing period and the player with the most points wins.

• If the game is tied on points after the half an hour, the table is cleared and the game is decided by potting the re-spotted black.

Wish i had ITV4 :(

[GiRTh]

Found this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_snooker

[InOne]

The crowd seem a lot more rowdy and I think it's basically an all day pissup for them. It's pretty good, but I guess if it's on ITV4 it's saying something. 1 on a Sat afternoon probs won't bring many viewers in either

[InOne]

On tonight, dunno if they're not showing the first few rounds on tv or I've just missed it D:

[Stu]

UK championship started today. Snooker, Christmas time and a nice lump of dope for me tonight. Goodtimes.

Hoping for an O'Sullivan win as usual. His stab happy dad being released from jail seems to have lit a fire under him. He was on fantastic form at the Premier League.

[InOne]

The Higgins Maguire match turned out to be pretty good. Was a little shakey at the start though

[Iceman]

is there any coverage on late tonight? Missed all of today's.

[InOne]

Think you might have missed it D: It was on a bit ago, try BBC2

[Iceman]

ah ****, I had to clear out the nighbours house all day......not happy I missed it.

[Iceman]

Nope nothing on tonight, the 1 bloody night I wanna watch late!

[InOne]

Higgins V Williams in the final. Should be a good one!

[danda012]

Higgins V Williams in the final. Should be a good one!

Almost an oldskool match it seems. Williams is starting to regain his prolific form from early 2000s while Higgins has came back from a ban showing why he is ranked as high as he is. Because Higgins is Scottish, I'm gonna back the fellow Scotsman to win the title.

I will watch it if i remember its on (which i have missed most of the tournament from forgetting its on so seems unlikely)

[InOne]

Almost an oldskool match it seems. Williams is starting to regain his prolific form from early 2000s while Higgins has came back from a ban showing why he is ranked as high as he is. Because Higgins is Scottish, I'm gonna back the fellow Scotsman to win the title.

I will watch it if i remember its on (which i have missed most of the tournament from forgetting its on so seems unlikely)

I have a problem with that too lol Never catch it through the day, always try watch the evening sessions though.

Sunday is a perfect day for Snooker I think, can just relax and watch it.

[Novo]

I hate both the finalists

[InOne]

Not too bothered about Williams. Wish Ronnie did better :bored:

[Iceman]

Anyone watching? some great snooker happening....

[Iceman]

One of the best finals ever!

[InOne]

Great final! Loved that match. Williams looks like he wants to cry, not suprised though

[Iceman]

I am so happy for John,,all the **** thats happened, been a great way to **** you....best match ive seen in years.

[InOne]

Gonna try watch as much of The Masters as I can, sometimes I slack a bit. Not this time :nono:

[Patrick]

Love Snooker.

Me and a few lads from school use to go to this bar after school on Friday's to have a few matches, Although stopped going about 2 months back, really should start again it was epic.

I got a Snooker table for Christmas aswell, Only played a couple of times like but you know, It's still good to have.

[seanraff07]

Love Snooker.

Me and a few lads from school use to go to this bar after school on Friday's to have a few matches, Although stopped going about 2 months back, really should start again it was epic.

I got a Snooker table for Christmas aswell, Only played a couple of times like but you know, It's still good to have.

A full size Snooker table?

I'd love to have one of them but unfortunately there just doesn't seem to be enough spare room to put it anywhere if i was to get one.

[Iceman]

Last 16 Draw for the Masters 2011, Best of 11 Frames

Mark Selby(1) v Mark King(15)

Shaun Murphy(8) v Jamie Cope(14)

Mark Williams(5) v Ding Junhui(9)

John Higgins(4) v Graeme Dott(11)

Ali Carter(3) v Peter Ebdon(13)

Stephen Maguire(6) v Marco Fu(16)

Ronnie O'Sullivan(7) v Mark Allen(12)

Neil Robertson(2) v Stephen hendry(10)

[InOne]

Looking at the rankings, new kids on the block are really taking it

[Iceman]

Im backing Hendry now just for ****s and giggles.

[InOne]

Think I'd hate Selby in really like. Seems a proper cocky twat

[Iceman]

Havent watched any today, watche the match, then darts.....catch up on tonight?

[Legend killer]

C'mon Ronnie the only player keeping the sport alive

[InOne]

C'mon Ronnie the only player keeping the sport alive

I don't think so, he's a twat. Good player but he does nothing for the game. Too selfish.

[Iceman]

I don't think so, he's a twat. Good player but he does nothing for the game. Too selfish.

Yeah he moans and bitches too much, oh I didnt play well oh anyone could have beat me.

[InOne]

Yeah he moans and bitches too much, oh I didnt play well oh anyone could have beat me.

Yep, also doesn't enter all the tournys anymore. And he never goes to China where they all love him as well.

[Iceman]

Yep, also doesn't enter all the tournys anymore. And he never goes to China where they all love him as well.

I think thats cause of the last time he went LOL

[Iceman]

Coverage on BBC2 from 12.30 until 3.20. :D

[InOne]

There is a match just finishing now, in the decider, Ebdon I think, half watching it

[Iceman]

There is a match just finishing now, in the decider, Ebdon I think, half watching it

Im not watching it yet.....hope he goes out have gone off him the past few years.

[Stu]

I don't think so, he's a twat. Good player but he does nothing for the game. Too selfish.
Apart from fill the seats?

Sure.

[Iceman]

Apart from fill the seats?

Sure.

But his atitude towards the game is horrific. He's an outstanding player but he belittles the game too much for my liking.

[Stu]

He allows himself to fall victim to his own mental instability, sure, but it's a joke to say he brings nothing to the game. For better or worse he is the modernized snooker player. He has done more to popularize it with young people than anyone else in his generation. People come to the shows to see Ronnie O'Sullivan. I find him endlessly more fascinating than wet farts like Higgins and Williams, despite his recent loss of form.

[InOne]

Apart from fill the seats?

Sure.

He can only fill the seats if he actually turns up :tongue:

[InOne]

And I didn't say he'd never brought anything to the game, of course he has. I'm still a fan but there is only so much of his attitude you can put up with. He is great to watch still though, it would be nice if he made more of an effort at times.But can't see it happening lol He does make interesting watching when he goes off on one though

[InOne]

Ronnie is playing awful at the moment D:

[Locke.]

Ronnie out in the first round :shocked:

[Iceman]

Ronnie out in the first round :shocked:

delighted

[InOne]

Thought Ronnie was gonna win at one point, he sort of turned it on but just kept missing those easy shots still. Mark Allen didn't play particularly well either

[Locke.]

Who has Hendry got?

[InOne]

Neil Robertson I think

[Iceman]

Last 16 Draw for the Masters 2011, Best of 11 Frames

Mark Selby(1) v Mark King(15)

Shaun Murphy(8) v Jamie Cope(14)

Mark Williams(5) v Ding Junhui(9)

John Higgins(4) v Graeme Dott(11)

Ali Carter(3) v Peter Ebdon(13)

Stephen Maguire(6) v Marco Fu(16)

Ronnie O'Sullivan(7) v Mark Allen(12)

Neil Robertson(2) v Stephen hendry(10)

Bump

[InOne]

Robertson will win that fairly easy I'm thinking

[Iceman]

Robertson will win that fairly easy I'm thinking

I hope not :(

[Locke.]

Hendry must win :bored:

Have only ever really liked him and Hunter

[InOne]

Hendry must win :bored:

Have only ever really liked him and Hunter

Met Hunter at one of the last matches he ever played :(

[Iceman]

Hendry must win :bored:

Have only ever really liked him and Hunter

I always liked Doherty for the irish link.....he's dropped so far off the past few years though :(

[InOne]

I still find it weird when I hear him commentating lol He's not too bad though

[Iceman]

I still find it weird when I hear him commentating lol He's not too bad though

He's at risk of losing the highest rating Irish player :(

[InOne]

He's at risk of losing the highest rating Irish player :(

He seems more settled up there with Steve Davis at the moment D: Can't really see him ranking high again

[Iceman]

He seems more settled up there with Steve Davis at the moment D: Can't really see him ranking high again

I know and there isn't really a big Irish name that could ome in and take his place.

[Locke.]

Hendry on now with a 2-1 lead

[Iceman]

2-2 mid session interval, cmon the Hendry!

[Iceman]

looks like Robertson has this.

[Iceman]

3-2 Robertson

[Iceman]

4-2 Robertson

[InOne]

Robertson always had it really, he was on much better form. Most of the faves to win are out now! Not many I actually like watching left.

[Iceman]

I missed it I was rearranging my room o_O

[InOne]

:bored:

[Iceman]

not my fault getting new skylight blinds in morning so getting it out of way now haha

[Iceman]

what was final score?

[InOne]

6-3 I think. After the mid session interval Robertson turned it on

[Iceman]

:( it wasnt even close.

[InOne]

I actually want Roberston to win now or Ding.

Thu 1900: Mark King (Eng) v Jamie Cope (Eng)

Thu 1330: Ding Junhui (Chn) v Graeme Dott (Sco)

Fri 1900: Peter Ebdon (Eng) v Marco Fu (HK)

Fri 1330: Mark Allen (NI) v Neil Robertson (Aus)

[InOne]

First ever all Asian final

Chinese are taking over :shocked:

[seanraff07]

First ever all Asian final

Chinese are taking over :shocked:

Do you know what time it starts at?

[InOne]

Do you know what time it starts at?

Not sure, think I'll only catch the evening session though cos I'll be watching footy

[seanraff07]

Not sure, think I'll only catch the evening session though cos I'll be watching footy

Me too, great day of football ahead.. i'm a Newcastle fan so i'm particularly excited for the Tyne and Wear derby, so i'll certainly not be watching the Snooker over that.:shocked:

[InOne]

Me too, great day of football ahead.. i'm a Newcastle fan so i'm particularly excited for the Tyne and Wear derby, so i'll certainly not be watching the Snooker over that.:shocked:

Evening sessions are the best anyway. But got a feeling Ding will kill Fu so it won't even be close :/

[seanraff07]

Evening sessions are the best anyway. But got a feeling Ding will kill Fu so it won't even be close :/

I hadn't watched much Snooker over the last year before The Masters so not really sure whos in form and whos not. I always get mixed up between these two, i watched one of them against Robertson in the quarters and they played well.

[Novo]

Was going to put something on Fu to win, sure he was about 20/1 at the start of the tournament

[Iceman]

This is apparently gonna be one of the most wathed finals in history....

[Iceman]

Ding looks like he might have this one, tricky colours though

[Iceman]

Ding winning 4-1 brilliant shot on the black there. reckon if Fu doesnt get another frame or two soon he's lost it.

[Iceman]

5-2 to Ding. last frame of the session

[Iceman]

6-3 to ding now

[Iceman]

6-4 to ding, Fu is on the comeback

[Novo]

**** sake Fu

What a give away

[Iceman]

**** sake Fu

What a give away

Hopefully he's gonna ome out strong after the interval....

[Iceman]

Ding won it, happy for him still would have rathered Fu. Was just reading an estimated 200 million audience! :shocked:

[InOne]

Evening sessions are the best anyway. But got a feeling Ding will kill Fu so it won't even be close :/

:worship:

[Kerry]

World Champinonships are underway in Sheffield

[Shaun]

please don't pretend this is exciting to watch

[InOne]

Shush Shaun it's epic :nono:


I drunkenly stumbled in last night and saw that Robertson got beat :shocked: I hope this isn't like last time where all the faves go out easrly

[Iceman]

What the **** is up with Ronnie? threatening not to play? he's gonna retire this year I tink....that or drop out of the top 16

[joeysteele]

Was stunned to see Robertson go out to Trump.

[Stu]

please don't pretend this is exciting to watch
It's slow burning beauty for the more intelligent, evolved consumer of popular sports.

Hmpf.

[Locke.]

When/is Hendry playing?

[Iceman]

When/is Hendry playing?

Think he's playing today?

[Locke.]

****, hopefully not between 3-6

[Iceman]

em ill have a look and see....

[Locke.]

Can't find the times on bbc sport :(

[Iceman]

ill check rte

[Iceman]

Nope cant find it either.... I know its a late session alright cause the finish it tomorrow

[Locke.]

Oh that's alright then, might be able to watch it

[Stu]

What the **** is up with Ronnie? threatening not to play? he's gonna retire this year I tink....that or drop out of the top 16
I'm tired of him now to be honest. I always cheered him on but he has been like this for ages now so it's becoming hard to get behind him. Either get your head back in it or **** off out of it.

Thing is the game hasn't exactly found a replacement for him character wise.

[Iceman]

hendry is on TV now forgot to say

[Iceman]

I'm tired of him now to be honest. I always cheered him on but he has been like this for ages now so it's becoming hard to get behind him. Either get your head back in it or **** off out of it.

Thing is the game hasn't exactly found a replacement for him character wise.

yeah I think afew could fill the void if he left but I ope he just gets focussed again and does 1-2 more good years

[Marc]

Delayed but Well Done Judd.
Great win

[Kerry]

Really like Ronnie but he's a fecking arse at times. Saying he 'makes' snooker what it is. Shut up you pleb

[Iceman]

Yeah saying he carried the game for years would be fine if he won every tournament all the time, fact is he can drop of his "a" game quicker than a penny off a bridge.... I keep changing my mind about him though, he's a love/hate character

[Locke.]

Hendry 6-3 up :)

[Iceman]

Yeah delighted about that man, always liked him

[Kerry]

I know Ronnie suffers serious depression and has very bad highs and lows but nothing excuses being a tit

[Iceman]

Yeah but he's basically slated the sport and anyone who did any good for it in the past 10 years....

[Kerry]

Yeah but he's basically slated the sport and anyone who did any good for it in the past 10 years....

Exactly. He's being a tit :D

[joeysteele]

Ronnie O'Sullivan no doubt has a great talent but like all in life,if he keeps messing tournaments about then he should be replaced in them,not tolerated by them.

His attitude is wrong and not fair on the other professionals who just get on with it.
I'd never question his talent though.When on form, he is brilliant.

[Kerry]

Last year Ronnie really effed me off when he was on for the 147 and turned to ask what the prize money was (he was on the black) and he didn't think it was enough so started to walk off, leaving the black. The ref stopped him and told him to get it potted. Too right. Disrespectful git

[joeysteele]

Last year Ronnie really effed me off when he was on for the 147 and turned to ask what the prize money was (he was on the black) and he didn't think it was enough so started to walk off, leaving the black. The ref stopped him and told him to get it potted. Too right. Disrespectful git

Oh yes, I forgot about that incident,then there was also the one where he walked out of a tournament too.You are right again Kerry.

[Kerry]

Oh yes, I forgot about that incident,then there was also the one where he walked out of a tournament too.You are right again Kerry.

It appears it may be 'one of those years' again for him. Keep an eye out for the fireworks!

[Iceman]

If he goes off on one tomorrow, I doubt you'll see him play again....he's a man on the edge at the minute

[Kerry]

I hate the 'I'm so boooooooored' looks he throws out too when his opponant is playing. Again - disrespectful

Got a gut feeling he might walk out this year, just for the drama

As I say, I kinda like the guy and he's very naturally talented but he doesn't half act the arse at times

[Kerry]

Got the highlights on now

[Iceman]

wtaching Ronnie v Dale now

[Locke.]

Got Hendry-Perry on. Looks like it might be pulled back to 6-5

[Iceman]

O sullivan looks like hes going 3-0 clear

[Locke.]

9-9 :shocked:

[Locke.]

Hendry wins 10-9, quality game that. Especially the last game, went right down to the brown ball.

[Iceman]

Delighted, I want loads of former champions in the mix.

[Rob]

_

[InOne]

Glad Hendry won. He made it hard for himself towards the end though

[Kerry]

Ronnie behaved today? Not seen any yet. Will be watching the highlights

[Kerry]

Great Hendry/Perry match though glad I didn't watch it live. I'd have nodded off

[Kerry]

Eeeesh final frame.

[Kerry]

*Claps* - great match (Hendry/Perry)

[Kerry]

Just seen Ronnies 'near' 147. He's still focused :)

[Iceman]

Just watching the ebdon match now Bingham up 9-8 with 49 ahead and 35 remaining....crazy snooker being played at the minute

[Iceman]

Bingham wins, Ebdon out, delighted :D

[Kerry]

Just watching the highlights of Ronnie's match now. Looks like he means business!

[Kerry]

Looked like Dale was in awe of him (Ronnie). Glad Ronnie spoke to him instead of stomping off


Interview afterwards - He sounds a little more adult at least

[Iceman]

yeah his interview made it sound like he wants to conitnue but only if he's having fun :/ Not always gonna be fun but i thought a pro like him would know that by now.

[Kerry]

He just loves to be a contraversial sod. He's been threatening to pull out of the game for years :rolleyes:

[Iceman]

I know but he's so talented so he an threaten it every year

[Kerry]

P'ah, blaming the kick for Ebdon going out. Tough Sh!t. Happens to them all at some point

[Iceman]

hate ebdon ause of the way he plays over 50 behind and he plays on trying to get snookers with only the colours left, first class twat

[Kerry]

hate ebdon ause of the way he plays over 50 behind and he plays on trying to get snookers with only the colours left, first class twat

I just think he's a miserable twat

[Kerry]

Allen/Stevens. Just caught the end. Looks like it was pretty out-standing!

[InOne]

I'm quite liking this Trump guy!!

Ronnie and Shaun Murphy are on at half 2ish, should be a good match

[Locke.]

**** sake, Hendry losing 7-1 :joker:

Guess he will be retiring soon then

[Stu]

Massive, massive lols were had at Martin Gould coming out to Triple H's theme yestarday.

I always feel sorry for him. He has this look of continual dissapointment on his face. He looks about as harmless as a plastic bag.

[Iceman]

Good match so far, some great snooker from Ronnie and Murphy.

[Locke.]

Hendry hasn't stopped smiling and laughing all game :shocked:

It's an easter miracle

[Iceman]

Hendry hasn't stopped smiling and laughing all game :shocked:

It's an easter miracle

:laugh: I thought this woul be over by now.

[Locke.]

Going to go on until tomorrow now

[Iceman]

Going to go on until tomorrow now

No the frame LOL

[Locke.]

Oh :joker:

Yeah thought he would have called it before once he gave another 4 away.. can't see him getting 3 snookers

[Iceman]

2 snookers now...

[Iceman]

My god this is crazy haha

[Locke.]

What an amazing game that was

[Iceman]

I hate you, know what time its on later?

[Locke.]

:joker: I'll have a look now

[Locke.]

BBC2 at 12.40

[Iceman]

:( go on tell us who won.

[Locke.]

Ding.

Some amazing play off them both in the final frame though

[Iceman]

Oh im happy with that!

[Locke.]

Yeah I quite like him.. probably him 2nd fave player. An I'd never heard of Bingham

[Iceman]

Was just reading there that Hendry will decide his future in the summer, glad he's not rushing the decision....

[Locke.]

Yeah hope he stays on, would find it hard being bothered about watching the tournaments if he retires. Have only ever really had 2 favourite players (Hunter being the other one)

[Stu]

Great match that was. I laughed like a ****** at the idea of Ding versus Bing though.

Ronnie looks like his getting back in to form. Go'wan I sed.

[Iceman]

Great match that was. I laughed like a ****** at the idea of Ding versus Bing though.

Ronnie looks like his getting back in to form. Go'wan I sed.

Love him when he's on form and not complaining.....glad he didnt go out early on though....

[Iceman]

Yeah hope he stays on, would find it hard being bothered about watching the tournaments if he retires. Have only ever really had 2 favourite players (Hunter being the other one)

Yeah hendry was one of the first players I followed....now I always just pick someone before a tournament.....although I do quite like higgins....

[Locke.]

Saw Williams playing the other day, he looks well into his 50's.. Can't believe he is only in his late 30's

[Iceman]

yeah he does look quite old doesnt he.....great to see him being consistent again too

[Stu]

The last session of the O'Sullivan match was terrific. Glad he is getting form and glad he sent that pudgy, miserable bastard down.

He has John 'don't know anything about it lads, I swear' Higgins in the quater finals. That will be epic.

[Iceman]

Higgins doing good 2-0 up

[Kerry]

Higgins (who accepts bribes to throw matches) is through

[joeysteele]

Was stunned by Higgins comeback,He will likely win it now but I hope Judd Trump does.

[Kerry]

Was stunned by Higgins comeback,He will likely win it now but I hope Judd Trump does.

I hope the lying little sh!t doesn't win. He doesn't deserve to even play right now

[Stu]

Shame the greasy little [font=Verdana]s[/fonthit got through. I never liked him.

[joeysteele]

I hope the lying little sh!t doesn't win. He doesn't deserve to even play right now

I don't want Higgins to win either,it just all seems to be going for him at the moment.

[Iceman]

Gonna be 2 great matches today, so long as Higgins plays well i dont mind if he wins.

[Locke.]

Ding vs Williams final hopefully

And what has Higgins done to make everyone hate him?

[Iceman]

Ding vs Williams final hopefully

And what has Higgins done to make everyone hate him?

Are you being serious? :laugh:

[Locke.]

Yeah I don't get it

[Iceman]

Yeah I don't get it

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

last year, how did you miss this?:conf:

[Locke.]

:joker: :joker:

What a tit. Why hasn't he been fired?

[Iceman]

He got suspended, he said he was in this meeting and then he played along cause they were the mafia and he feared for his life or something like that...

[Locke.]

Should have been fired and charged

[Iceman]

nah he's the only one who was caught, you think people havent thrown frames before? he did his suspension and came back, took all the press and won a tournament this year already, what he did was wrong but if you banned everyone who cheated in any sport you'd be left with none...Well Spain certainly wouldnt have any teams left :laugh:

[Locke.]

He is going to lose this semi final on purpose

[Stu]

Everytime he misses a ball now I look out for a hand coming out from the crowd with a lovely wad of cash.

Mmm cash.

[Iceman]

Everytime he misses a ball now I look out for a hand coming out from the crowd with a lovely wad of cash.

Mmm cash.

:laugh: true but if he wins this he'll gain a lot of his fans back I reckon

[Kerry]

:laugh: true but if he wins this he'll gain a lot of his fans back I reckon

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

[Kerry]

Judd Trump - What an unfortunate name :joker:

[DDRickyDD]

Judd Trump - What an unfortunate name :joker:

What's unfortunate about it? :conf:

[Kerry]

What's unfortunate about it? :conf:

OK, maybe amusing

Yes, I can be very infantile

[Iceman]

OK, maybe amusing

Yes, I can be very infantile

:laugh: