Betfred World Championship 2020

[Mark187187]

Given the way Maflin was scoring previously on that form I would have said no it’s not a given . He would have to up his current game though just to overturn McGill . The occasion could be just a bit too much for him.

Sure, Maflin played unbelievable against Dave Gilbert, and showed good form against Higgins also. But then, he nearly went out in qualifying against Joe O'Connor. Kurt's most consistent feature over the years has been his inconsistency. Long way to go, but I don't know if he's capable of performing for two weeks straight in the longer format.

[trains]

I know every match has to be played and pressure can be a burden. But anyone agrees, that Trump and Wilson are more or less already playing for the final spot? I don't see either losing to McGill or Maflin.

i can see mcgill giving wilson a close game but for some reason i can't see mcgill pushing trump closer than about 4 frames , i'm not that surprised maflin is struggling as the commentators said his tactical game is his weakness so if his opponent is on form he can be picked off somewhat and the frame differential can roll .

[Starsky]

Sure, Maflin played unbelievable against Dave Gilbert, and showed good form against Higgins also. But then, he nearly went out in qualifying against Joe O'Connor. Kurt's most consistent feature over the years has been his inconsistency. Long way to go, but I don't know if he's capable of performing for two weeks straight in the longer format.

Yeah your probably right and it’s for that reason he has underachieved at this level.

[Odrl]

Yeah, Wilson-McGill could be a really close tactical game, so I wouldn't give up on that prospect just yet. But I agree with the sentiment, before today I fully expected the winner of Trump-Wilson to reach the final, and I would have said the same for the bottom half as well. The winner of Selby-Robertson would have been the clear favourite for me, had it not been for the surprisingly strong performance from Williams this afternoon.

[GeordieDS]

Joe Perry, Dave Farah and Rob Walker are all commentating this tournament. It's Rob Walker on the Selby/Robertson match with Alan McManus.

Ah Walker it was thanks

[PatBlock]

Not sure you'll find this one in any coaching manual:



MJW, he's a card isn't he.

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[murdock]

If Ronnie, Judd and Robbo all lose, that's me done for this tournament

If Ronnie, Judd and Robbie all lose, the rest of the tournament would be very interesting indeed.

[fkhan]

Not sure you'll find this one in any coaching manual:



MJW, he's a card isn't he.

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And a one handed snooker escape earlier too.

[PatBlock]

And a one handed snooker escape earlier too.

Playing with one arm ay, maybe he was having a dig at Ronnie.

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[Billy]

Is it me or is ROS actually missing a lot of easy balls, yet not being called on it by the commentators? 3 blacks off the spot vs Ding, the red over the hole at 2-1 today, the pink just now etc.

Where were you watching it? Those misses were certainly commented on by the BBC commentators.

[JimMalone]

Playing with one arm ay, maybe he was having a dig at Ronnie.

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Nah, I've seen that from Williams before. He is so great to watch.

[JimMalone]

Yeah, Wilson-McGill could be a really close tactical game, so I wouldn't give up on that prospect just yet. But I agree with the sentiment, before today I fully expected the winner of Trump-Wilson to reach the final, and I would have said the same for the bottom half as well. The winner of Selby-Robertson would have been the clear favourite for me, had it not been for the surprisingly strong performance from Williams this afternoon.

The bottom half is wide open for me. Sure, Selby/Robertson are the more complete players, but neither has fully convinced me so far and over the last few years, both had their problems with consistency. But even more: O'Sullivan and Williams can beat anybody and are definitely on a different level than Maflin/McGill. Not to say the later ones can't have an unheard fantastic day and then beat Wilson/Trump, but it's far, far less likely. They just haven't proven this so far as opposed to MJW and Ronnie.

[JimMalone]

i can see mcgill giving wilson a close game but for some reason i can't see mcgill pushing trump closer than about 4 frames , i'm not that surprised maflin is struggling as the commentators said his tactical game is his weakness so if his opponent is on form he can be picked off somewhat and the frame differential can roll .

Okay, I'll give you that Wilson would be more vulnerable in a semi than Trump.

[Billy]

I keep meaning to ask this but always forget. When Hamilton pulled out, couldn't they have had some system in place to pick out a replacement? One of those who failed to qualify, for instance. Not sure how it would have worked (maybe throw all the non-qualifiers names into a hat or something). Surely better that than Kryten getting a walk-through.

[trains]

I keep meaning to ask this but always forget. When Hamilton pulled out, couldn't they have had some system in place to pick out a replacement? One of those who failed to qualify, for instance. Not sure how it would have worked (maybe throw all the non-qualifiers names into a hat or something). Surely better that than Kryten getting a walk-through.

i think walkovers abbreviated w/o is the default position they use , it happens a lot in the q school when a player either doesn't show up or has already qualified into the pro's from a previous event so his opponent becomes the recipient or beneficiary of one , a walkover w/o .