[InOne]

I think if Ronnie gets off to a good start Judd will crumble. Then an easy final by the looks of it, will go the same way as the Bingham match.

[Legend killer]

Judd will win no more then 8 frames BOOK IT. If he thinks he will get away with leaving Ronnie in the balls like he did with Murphy on numerous occasions he has got another thing coming

His long potting crumbled completely when Murphs actually played smart let's see how he deals with the great mans GOAT safety play

[InOne]

Semi-finals

Thursday 2 May (best of 33 frames)
13:00 BST
Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) v Judd Trump (Eng)
19:00 BST
Ricky Walden (Eng) v Barry Hawkins (Eng)

[Novo]

Can't say i'm interested in the borefest beatdown between Ronnie and Trump however Slick Rick v The Hawk promises to be an Epic encounter

[Jack_]

Interesting tour round the Crucible from the legend that is Rob Walker:

Youtube video

But:

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is ready to retire from snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan says this year's World Championship could be his last major event, stating he only returned to the sport for "a bit of money".

The defending champion, 37, beat Stuart Bingham 13-4 on Wednesday to move into the semi-finals of the tournament.

O'Sullivan pulled out of the 2012-13 season last November because of "personal issues" before ending his snooker sabbatical in February.

"I've realised I don't miss snooker but I needed a bit of money," he said.

"I'll be honest, I still owe the school money for my children's school fees, I haven't paid the last two or three terms.

"I didn't know what was going to happen here but I've made a little bit of money now so I can go and pay the school fees now for the next two years.

"But really I don't think snooker is for me. This could be my last proper major event."

O'Sullivan's reward for defeating Bingham is an enticing last four encounter with Judd Trump, who overcame Shaun Murphy 13-12 in a thrilling quarter-final.

Despite confirming he has fallen out of love with the game, O'Sullivan promised he will give his all against Trump.

He added: "I'm a competitor and I hate losing. I will fight to the death. They'll have to scrape me off the table.

"I've got five days left potentially, it could possibly be three, and if I can't get through that then something's seriously wrong.

"The light at the end of the tunnel is it doesn't have to go on any longer."

Even if he successfully defends his World Championship title, O'Sullivan said he will not be returning to the Crucible next year.

"I've no intention to come back," said O'Sullivan, who is contracted to play in 10 more events, although those could include Legends tour events, and low-profile tournaments.

"If I find something else to do you definitely won't see me.

"I've kept my cards close to my chest but there's no reason to keep them close now.

"This is my last farewell, it's my swansong. I'm happy; I'm done.

"I'll fulfil my contract and keep my sponsor happy. It's just 10 events and I'll see them out."

Source (with a video of part of the interview)

I'm so disappointed not really surprised I don't think, we all knew this day would come but I thought he might stick around for a few of the major tournaments, guess all the stuff a couple of weeks back about missing it was all a lie like he alludes to at the end, which is a shame. I'd be quite happy for him to just turn up at the World's each year to be quite honest, not sure if that's really feasible though in terms of rankings and qualifying and the new schedule.

[Legend killer]

LOL Ronnie is the biggest troll

[Legend killer]

LOOOL at Judd trying to get into a safety battle with Ronnie in the first frame

Get that **** out of here got away with that hit and hope

[Legend killer]

Judd is a bum. Has had the run of the balls for 2 frames and struggled to win that last frame LOOL he might aswell give Ronnie the win now

[Locke.]

Judd is ripping Ronnie a new one here

[Legend killer]

"I will attack Ronnie"

Then proceeds to play safe off anything remotely difficult lol

Get in 2nd frame on the board for the GOAT

3-1 into the mid-session will do nicely.

[Black Dagger]

I'm watching, but I don't have a clue how they win and stuff, maybe this isn't for me.

We should find one of those online servers and have a WC of fm's.

[Legend killer]

Judd playing like a nervous Virgin out there scared about being smashed by Ronnie's anaconda

He has the nerve to talk the talk then come out and play with a safety first attitude making Selby look like an attacking genius

[Legend killer]

Ronnie going in dry on this bum

[Black Dagger]

Oooh er.

Thanks for turning up, Judd.

[Legend killer]

Has there been a player with more luck in one session then Judd today??? Missing shots left right and centre and leaving them safe every time

Regardless Ronald still winning despite the lack of luck worrying times for Judd

[Ryan57]

Black Dagger with two of the funniest posts I've seen today.

[Black Dagger]

I have no idea what is going on

I'm only still watching because Judd is pretty <3. lool.

I keep cheering every time he pots one, I get excited at anything.

[Ryan57]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

I have no idea what is going on

I'm only still watching because Judd is pretty <3. lool.

I keep cheering every time he pots one, I get excited at anything.

No idea myself of the rules. Each time I have seen snooker, which isn't often, I find it quite impressive how they pot numerous balls after one another. That's about it though.

[Legend killer]

LOOOOOOL the luck he had that session was just ridiculous. 84% pot rate yet left ZERO shots every time he missed and when he did all the balls were left on the cushion

Still drew the session which is just amazing all things considered

IN RONALD WE TRUST

[Locke.]

Originally Posted by Legend killer

Judd will win no more then 8 frames BOOK IT.

Halfway there already and it's only the first session

Ronnie having all the luck near the middle of that session and Judd still manages to pull of the comeback and go in level. Can sense the sadness and nerves from the Ronnie fans

[Legend killer]

What game were you watching LOOOOL. In the last 2 frames alone Judd missed sitters and left Ronnie with a table of balls on the cushion. And then after somehow making big breaks with them when he went into the ones on the cushion he had the unlucky splits

84% pot rate yet left no shots for Ronnie to go at speaks volumes of the luck Judd received. None the less the GOAT still drawed the session

[Locke.]

Originally Posted by Legend killer

What game were you watching LOOOOL. In the last 2 frames alone Judd missed sitters and left Ronnie with a table of balls on the cushion. And then after somehow making big breaks with them when he went into the ones on the cushion he had the unlucky splits

84% pot rate yet left no shots for Ronnie to go at speaks volumes of the luck Judd received. None the less the GOAT still drawed the session