Originally posted by Hooch
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Bingham just stole £21k from him. Is there room for an audience in the early rounds of this event, or do they just not bother turning up? I think Ding was on the other table, but strange seeing a 147 in silence. Don't think i've ever seen a 147 with so many reds pot into the middle pocket either. AJ?
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There's some sort of audience there as you can hear them in the background on various shots clapping on other tables. Not sure what the layout of the arena is at all. And zero idea of the middle pots record, I'm not a nerd. I'm not.Originally posted by Flushdraw View Post
I think China has always struggled with knowing what sort of venues to put these events in - they experimented with posh hotels and now have moved onto gymnasiums. Snooker in the UK was lucky to have working mans clubs, then graduated to tight boxing venues and then theatres, all of which were good fits for watching. Not sure if China has these sort of venues or whether there's other factors behind the supposed millions watching on TV yet no-one turning up.Comment
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There is a 7000 capacity at the venue this week and from watching the feature tables they seem to be getting a good attendance. Watching that was just so odd with no cheering.
Has Bingham lost weight or was it just the camera??Comment
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The front rows and seats closest are reserved for celebrities and high rollers who never turn up. There is a big crowd there. Also the Chinese broadcasters are fed up and not looking for any more snooker from what I’ve heardComment
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Crucible seedings confirmed.
Good to see Selby and Ronnie in different sides so the dream final is on.
Qualifier draw here, 1 player from every set of 8 will make it, and then play a randomly drawn seed at Sheffield.
Qualifiers start on Wednesday.
Annoyingly 3 of the Irish players are grouped together (Slot 29-32) so only one can get through. Though Matthew Stevens probably wins through here anyway.
Outrights.
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There is no chance of Stevens getting through. He’s the worstOriginally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostCrucible seedings confirmed.
Good to see Selby and Ronnie in different sides so the dream final is on.
Qualifier draw here, 1 player from every set of 8 will make it, and then play a randomly drawn seed at Sheffield.
Qualifiers start on Wednesday.
Annoyingly 3 of the Irish players are grouped together (Slot 29-32) so only one can get through. Though Matthew Stevens probably wins through here anyway.
Outrights.
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I'd imagine Mark King would be a warm favourite to progress here...Originally posted by Kim Huybrechts View PostComment
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Liang Wenbo made a max in Frame 10 of his qualifier, and then missed a straightforward black for a max in the 12th
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Wouldn't be a fan of Wenbo in any shape or form... been a few incidents involving him over the years (ask Joe Swail about one in particular). Fantastic achievement though (almostOriginally posted by Flushdraw View PostLiang Wenbo made a max in Frame 10 of his qualifier, and then missed a straightforward black for a max in the 12th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_AKUoK56UM
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Originally posted by Kim Huybrechts View PostKing was beaten in round1 by Graham Greene, and Stevens got through.Originally posted by HappyasLarry View Post
Opens it up a bit for Ken (last Irishman involved) as he faces Greene instead of King, and then potentially Stevens for a place at the Crucible.Comment
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What kind of incidents?Originally posted by TM2204 View PostWouldn't be a fan of Wenbo in any shape or form... been a few incidents involving him over the years (ask Joe Swail about one in particular). Fantastic achievement though (almost)Comment
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Gerard.Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
I think Holt is a moral certainty today to beat Slessor.
Runs over 2 days for anyone thinking its a quick buck.Comment
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Never change, mein Finkel.Originally posted by Kim Huybrechts View Post
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Last 32 draw done this morning.
Doesn't look to be any qualifiers who'll potentially go deep, though Ryan Day has a favourable looking path.
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Think McGill will edge Day in a late night final frame deciderOriginally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
Seeds that i see having a bit of trouble in the first round.
Quarter One - Don't see any of the seeds being troubled.
Quarter Two - Would love to see Thepchaiya Un-Nooh put it up to Higgins, but Higgins probably just 2 good. Bingham could struggle against Lisowski if he shows the form he's always promised. Walden will beat Brecel.
Quarter Three - All seeds win, with McGill being pushed the furthest
Quarter Four - Hard to call Carter v Dott, but the other 3 seeds should win comfortably.
Bar Quarter 3, the seeds have to come through some tough games to reach the semi's so it's going to be a tournament full of decent matches.Comment
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Wakenlin came though the qualies with considerable ease, he may put it up to jittery Judd. I'll be Laying Trump first few round anyway.Profit before people.Comment
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So Selby is 7-2 down to Perry, and Ronnie is 4-0 down to Maguire. Snooker is a funny oul game!
Ronnie playing like a pub player so far.Comment
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Hard to watch! Needs to take at least 3/5 now.Comment
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They are both going to get knocked out. Selby is 3/1 now at 7-2 down is the worst price I’ve ever seen, seriously the worst price ever. Anyone who watched that this morning wouldn’t back him at 20/1Comment
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Perry's jimmies are rustled. Selby needs to improve tenfold though!Comment
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...Some shock there...Selby had been looking well coming into this...Bookies may as well pay out on Ronnie now...
...Edit to say- if O' Sullivan doesn't win this tomorrow morning and he is out with Selby, it'll go down the as worst possible weekend in snooker with regards viewing the next 2 weeks...Last edited by luckforsome; 21-04-18, 23:53.Comment
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There'll still be lots of potential 'story' winners and great players left.Originally posted by luckforsome View Post
Wouldn't be the worst thing for snooker to have a 20something first-time winner anyway.Comment
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Mark Allen will be rubbing his hands...
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Perry will bear Allen aswell, if Allen manages to win his first game. It’s like he forgot how to play Snooker when he won the Masters.Originally posted by TM2204 View PostMark Allen will be rubbing his hands...Comment
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If Ronnie bites the dust today it gets really interesting.
Judd will go fav despite not making a final in 2018 and being a perennial bottler in majors. Ding hasn't done a whole lot of late either. Higgins should really be fav in that case as he's got the pedigree and in good form.
Of others you'd have question marks over everyone, happy for my Williams outright bet but still question his stamina. Robo rarely plays to his ability consistently these days. Hawkins will prob be there or there abouts but lacks conviction and wears the valiant loser cap very well. Wilson still need to prove himself capable of getting over the line.
Might add Bingham at 50's. Made a few finals of late so form isn't too bad and I like the cut of his gib, his focus and temperament the year he won this was impressive.Last edited by The Situation; 06-05-18, 07:32.Profit before people.Comment
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No bother to Ronnie. Just runs off the last 8 frames 7-1 to ship it.Comment
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Stevens 8-3 down v Wilson.
In the balls in the 12th frame, and calls a foul on himself for touching the pink with his hand. Loses the frame
In the balls in the 13th frame, and calls a foul on himself for hitting the red with his cue when striking down on a ball. Loses the match.
Neither looked like a foul to me. Must be tough when you're an honest player if you think you may have hit the ball, or grazed it when it a hair, or heard a weird sound at such a stage in a match.
Fair play to him for owning up to what he thought were fouls, but you got to be kicking yourself if they actually weren't.Comment
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Smashed these predictions so farOriginally posted by Flushdraw View PostThink McGill will edge Day in a late night final frame decider
Seeds that i see having a bit of trouble in the first round.
Quarter One - Don't see any of the seeds being troubled.
Quarter Two - Would love to see Thepchaiya Un-Nooh put it up to Higgins, but Higgins probably just 2 good. Bingham could struggle against Lisowski if he shows the form he's always promised. Walden will beat Brecel.
Quarter Three - All seeds win, with McGill being pushed the furthest
Quarter Four - Hard to call Carter v Dott, but the other 3 seeds should win comfortably.
Bar Quarter 3, the seeds have to come through some tough games to reach the semi's so it's going to be a tournament full of decent matches.
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Well this is fun. He couldn't even clear the colours all their spots
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He was the same the time I gave him the lesson, no heartComment
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It's actually difficult to watch when he's struggling. Unbelievably bad misses in this frame.Profit before people.Comment
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Worst frame of snooker of all time
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Close up of Wakelin after the in off and there was a vein near his temple that was absolutely jumping!Comment
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...Really interesting match right now...Carter 11-8 up against O' Sullivan...Bit of hostility though, O' Sullivan fluked a snooker, Carter laughed but then both players kinda nudged into each other walking by...Comment
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Ronnie called him an angry manComment
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O'Sullivan 6/4 is a clip job, Carter will foldComment
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Normal enough for these two and playing an advantage for Carter who is now inside Ronnie s head, who is playing terrible by his own high standards.Originally posted by luckforsome View PostComment
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Carter is a weasel.Comment
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O'Sullivan is right Carter is a tilt monkey. Generally seething half the time during matches when hes not getting the rub.Comment
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...The 3 fist pump celebration ha...Comment
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Enjoyed that match. Ronnie messing up two blues, must be human after allComment
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Why Ha??? Means alot to the former 2 time finalist who was beaten in both finals by Ronnie and he has had his health problems so he was very pumped up for the match.Originally posted by luckforsome View PostComment
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...Oh yeah, I absolutely loved it...Too many players just give a wave and walk off...I actually love to see that kinda reaction when it means alot to them...Not quite the Ebdon reaction all those years ago though lol...Originally posted by Hooch View PostComment
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Totally unlikable 'man' suffering big time from little man syndrome. Can't stand the p***k.Originally posted by zuutroy View PostComment
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It looked like he did try and get out of the way though although he did talk sine shite pre-game.Redbet at the Dublin Poker Invasion FTWComment
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Good to see Ali getting over the line ,Ronnie is a woe is me wanker IMO
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Reckon we'll see Wilson v Higgins in first semi and Ding v Williams in second based on form so far.
Delighted Robertson and Ronnie are out as Williams' route to that point is decidedly handier now than it looked before.Profit before people.Comment
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Ding is playing some sensational snooker today. I accidentally cashed out a nice antepost bet on Williams last night while drinking that i did in February - had him at 25/1!Comment
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no one wants your opinion, you are a total pratt, osullivan best ever player to have lifted a cue, look at his records you IDIOTComment
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Great to see Williams back to close to his best, he's the most inventive long ball potter I've ever seen.Profit before people.Comment
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Williams is playing well but he’s not back anywhere near his early 00s peak. Let’s not be silly now. People forget how good he wasOriginally posted by The Situation View PostComment
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3 tournament wins this year, fairly cruised to a world Semis with by far the most centuries en route. He's not miles off his best.Originally posted by Kim Huybrechts View PostProfit before people.Comment
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What a superb shot on the black from Trump. Balls of steel.Comment
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Trump had some awful run compared to Higgins I thoughtLow fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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The overall standard is worse, good bit worse. Peak Williams would be dominating this lotOriginally posted by The Situation View PostComment
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The Williams Hawkins game is 4/5 10/11, lol peak Williams is 1/10 for that gameComment
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Decent shot from Williams
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Marks potting some amazing balls but cue ball control has been pretty poor this evening.Profit before people.Comment
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Not the best quality, but it makes for the most exciting frames. Hawkins very magnanimous in defeat despite the camera getting stuck in his face less than 60 seconds after losing!Comment
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