Also Jim Wych better shut up, spouting 'stay in the moment' or 'Keep him in the present' ever two seconds. He's trying to get out as many cliches as possible
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Originally posted by Howard Finkel View PostBarry Hearn caused all this US embarrassment by selecting the team. He better get out of Vegas
What little of the international tournaments I see for the rest of the year it seems to be only SVB who gets to last 32, + about 10 Europeans and 20 Asians.
Are there some other set of superstars that Barry Hearn is ignoring that I've never heard of either?
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostWho else do they have, I've a vague memory from previous years of players like Mike Deschaine, Jeremy Jones, Shawn Putnam, Brandon Snuff and a few others and they were all equally terrible.
What little of the international tournaments I see for the rest of the year it seems to be only SVB who gets to last 32, + about 10 Europeans and 20 Asians.
Are there some other set of superstars that Barry Hearn is ignoring that I've never heard of either?
All in all it's like Van Boening turning up in some timewarp whereas, whilst missing the world champion, Europe are as strong as they could be. (Hohmann in for Souquet is the only mistake)
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostNo really missing anyone, but the inclusion of Strickland is all about the TV. Here's the World and US tour rankings
http://www.upatour.com/us-pro-pool-rankings/
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Originally posted by Howard Finkel View PostAll in all it's like Van Boening turning up in some timewarp whereas, whilst missing the world champion, Europe are as strong as they could be. (Hohmann in for Souquet is the only mistake)
Theres regulars like Hohmann, Nick Van Der Berg, Melling and Peach, the Greek guy from last year, drag Chamat down from the audience and ask him not be completely terrible this time, and they'd probably win by as much.
Serious strength in depth and some turnaround in the last decade.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIt seems as if Europe could pick a second team which would be strong enough to win.
Theres regulars like Hohmann, Nick Van Der Berg, Melling and Peach, the Greek guy from last year, drag Chamat down from the audience and ask him not be completely terrible this time, and they'd probably win by as much.
Serious strength in depth and some turnaround in the last decade.
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Cracking/nervous safety battle going on between Walden and Ding with 1 red left and Walden leading 5-4. Come on Ricky!
Edit - ughhh Walden played one of the worst shots i've ever seen trying to get from black to yellow with the frame at his mercy. TerribleLast edited by Flushdraw; 04-12-13, 13:53.
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New pair of pants required for Walden methinks. Ding got some run of the ball but should have been put away half an hour ago.Low fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostCracking/nervous safety battle going on between Walden and Ding with 1 red left and Walden leading 5-4. Come on Ricky!
Edit - ughhh Walden played one of the worst shots i've ever seen trying to get from black to yellow with the frame at his mercy. Terrible
Fuck me Ding is as bad
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Originally posted by Howard Finkel View PostReally like Walden but his big failing over the years has been his bottle. He always struggles over the line. I thought when he finally won a ranking event he would kick on but not as ye
Fuck me Ding is as bad
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostAre you still sticking with 'Earls a sweetheart'?
Absolutel cuntage of the highest order again tonight, I don't care if he manages to be pleasant for an hour or two in an exhibition.
I'm predicting a debutant in next years Mosconi cup, Mick Hill, remember the name
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Originally posted by Howard Finkel View PostWho Mick? No way, only took up 9 ball properly this season and won the UK Open this week. I don't see where his ship has gone
Didn't realise there was a decent tournament on this week tbh. It's time for an England v Europe Mosconi Cup Part II.
Appleton, Melling, Boyes, Peach and your boy Hill. That doesn't even include the UK ranked 1 and 3 players Mark Gray and Phil Burford who i have to admit, i don't know much about.
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Mick hill is some cueist alright. 9 ball is a tough game mentally though,tons of flukes and bad run involved. Seeing Chris Mellings Facebook updates,he is totally not cut out for 9 ball, always bemoaning his luck. The luck element is what makes it entertaining though is what he is missing, kinda like poker, if fish weren't able to suck out occasionally then there would be no incentive for them to play.Low fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostYeah, but Appleton and Boyes weren't there
Didn't realise there was a decent tournament on this week tbh. It's time for an England v Europe Mosconi Cup Part II.
Appleton, Melling, Boyes, Peach and your boy Hill. That doesn't even include the UK ranked 1 and 3 players Mark Gray and Phil Burford who i have to admit, i don't know much about.
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Felt for Hawkins at the end but well done those that were on Selby.
Was watching on Eurosport and Joe Johnson has to be the most annoying cunt ever to pick up a microphone. I am convinced that they are nowhere near the venue and commentating from a studio somewhere miles away making the "here in York" comments bullshit. It is funny though when Denis Taylors drawing of potential escape routes on the table confuses themEven a stopped clock is right twice a day.
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Originally posted by wicklowp View PostFelt for Hawkins at the end but well done those that were on Selby.
Was watching on Eurosport and Joe Johnson has to be the most annoying cunt ever to pick up a microphone. I am convinced that they are nowhere near the venue and commentating from a studio somewhere miles away making the "here in York" comments bullshit. It is funny though when Denis Taylors drawing of potential escape routes on the table confuses them
"I heard before the tournament Joe Johnson was slating me. If that guy isn't the worst commentator in the world, he's in the top three," Higgins said
"How he ever got to be world champion, and he can say some of the shots that he does say..."
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Originally posted by wicklowp View PostWas watching on Eurosport and Joe Johnson has to be the most annoying cunt ever to pick up a microphone. I am convinced that they are nowhere near the venue and commentating from a studio somewhere miles away making the "here in York" comments bullshit.
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostMyself and The Fink agree with you. Some of the shots he was calling were way off. The shot where Selby rolled up to the black and Joe almost laughing saying that he's going to be in trouble as Hawkins has an easy safety was hilarious. Higgins has it right
Wouldn't Higgins quote have been simply awesome if he had changed just one word and emulated the "greast man's" awesome quote many years ago now.
SPOILERBrian Clough
"I heard before the tournament Joe Johnson was slating me. If that guy isn't the worst commentator in the world, he's in the top one."
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostWalden, Selby, Bingham, Robertson in that order for me to get most profit so going to punt on some funky bets to help enjoy the matches
Bingham v Robertson
No player to win 3 consecutive frames @ 14/1
Over 2.5 centuries @ 2.5
Maxmimum for the craic @ 33/1Profit before people.
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostWalden, Selby, Bingham, Robertson in that order for me to get most profit so going to punt on some funky bets to help enjoy the matches
Bingham v Robertson
No player to win 3 consecutive frames @ 14/1
Over 2.5 centuries @ 2.5
Maxmimum for the craic @ 33/1
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Originally posted by The Situation View PostGotta be a mistake surely, who's doing that?Originally posted by Howard Finkel View PostCan't be right surely
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Originally posted by theduster View PostI'd be thinking 1/4, 2/9
Walden would be 11/4, 3/1??
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Originally posted by thedini View Post1/5> 1/6???
Yeah i didn't mean that, was just thinking if he was going to be that big a favourite in some bookies, i wasn't backing him again. Was just trying to work out how my 66/1 Walden bet would match up if he got to the final against Robertson but didn't really matter once the semi kicked off. Just laid some more off Walden onto the rest of them in the end.
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostYeah i didn't mean that, was just thinking if he was going to be that big a favourite in some bookies, i wasn't backing him again. Was just trying to work out how my 66/1 Walden bet would match up if he got to the final against Robertson but didn't really matter once the semi kicked off. Just laid some more off Walden onto the rest of them in the end.
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Originally posted by TM2204 View PostAgreed Johnson = total cunt.
Wouldn't Higgins quote have been simply awesome if he had changed just one word and emulated the "greast man's" awesome quote many years ago now.
SPOILERBrian Clough
"I heard before the tournament Joe Johnson was slating me. If that guy isn't the worst commentator in the world, he's in the top one."
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostI'd like to apologise to Joe Johnson. Mike Hallett has been atrocious the last few games. He was horrndous for the Robinson game last night. He couldn't work out how much was on the table or how many balls a player needed 2 or 3 times. The amount of shots where he called 'great shot', 'well played', or 'that's perfect' only for the balls to finish rolling and it ends up a bad shot was just astronomical.
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Originally posted by TM2204 View PostHallett is bad, agreed, but BY FAR the biggest cnut in Snooker is the self proclaimed 'Great WT' himself Willie Thorne. Horrible, horrible person...
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostOh, you mean Mr Maximum because he made 100s of unseen maximums in practice but couldn't get one when it matter. I see where you're coming from ha. The guy is a prize tool and so out of touch with the game it's unreal
Zero bottle and any time he was under pressure the auld cue arm went waaaahhhaaaayyyyyy
13-8 up on Davis in the UK Championship final in 1985 he missed this to virtually lock it up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqJmNr3zaI
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