Shanghai Masters 2024

[fkhan]

Seems he was at it again this morning, looks a good match that, I'll have take a look later. Ronnie v Ding shortly, I wonder how that one will go.

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Murphy is a treat to watch in such flow. The ROS v Ding match is a good talking point for the locals for viewership etc but I feel its getting boring watching them play so many times in the recent past.

[fkhan]

Common Murphy! Is he carrying/using those 3 cues he spoke of, last season?

[DeanH]

Common Murphy! Is he carrying/using those 3 cues he spoke of, last season?

I think not as when he arrived in China he reported that "his cue" was lost and the tracker had it still on the plane, etc -"his cue" singular

[DeanH]

Come on Shaun indeed, coming back from way behind, grit and a little luck

[Nifty50]

Well done The Magician.

[fkhan]

I think not as when he arrived in China he reported that "his cue" was lost and the tracker had it still on the plane, etc -"his cue" singular

Oh the worst nightmare for any snooker player. Did he lose his main cue and now played with a backup cue?

[DeanH]

Oh the worst nightmare for any snooker player. Did he lose his main cue and now played with a backup cue?

No, sounds like he took his "main" cue, lost in the airport for some hours but then it did turn up.

[Delphi]

Looking forward to today's match, should be good, Ronnie vs Judd

[bluenose1940]

I too was looking forward to watching Ronnie v Judd. I've had my recorder set all week as a series link and went to watch it just now and blow me they shifted the output from channel 414 to 413 so didn't get it.

Why on earth do they do that!!!!!!

Anyone know if I can 'catch-up' anywhere?

many thanks.

[Nifty50]

Rickshaw for Ronnie lol.

[vmax]

Maybe Ronnie was affected by the news of Ray Reardon as he didn't seem to be very focussed on the match to be fair.

[Nifty50]

Maybe Ronnie was affected by the news of Ray Reardon as he didn't seem to be very focussed on the match to be fair.

Would definitely have affected him I would say. Bit of a Father figure.

[FredDavis'Leg]

Yes Ronnie didn't turn up today, can't think last time he lost 10-3 to anyone. If it is upset at the great Ray Reardon's death then that is to his credit I think.

Trump did play well too, took the chances presented and won easily. Final could be interesting, I think I favour Trump, he's pretty reliable in these situations.

[FredDavis'Leg]

I forgot to mention, Mark Allen's match was fairly awful. Car crash snooker, you don't want to look but have to. I know he wants to win, but
it has been shown that this tactic does not guarantee a win, maybe slightly improves the odds but not much. Given his talent and status, not
sure it is the right method for him really. Just my opinion naturally.

[DeanH]

I forgot to mention, Mark Allen's match was fairly awful. Car crash snooker, you don't want to look but have to. I know he wants to win, but
it has been shown that this tactic does not guarantee a win, maybe slightly improves the odds but not much. Given his talent and status, not
sure it is the right method for him really. Just my opinion naturally.

Since he changed his style of play - from attacking to snails-pace - his matches have become unattractive to watch BUT seems to be working for him on the ranking and bank account side of things