2025 World Championships

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Si producing some fantastic pots to gain a lead over Gilbert. The long red he hit down on , jumping the white down the table at speed was majestic! Made 97 off it. Quality.

In off the jaws at that speed ! I think Si then realised that the pockets are massive and proceeded to play like he did in '23 when the pockets were indeed..................massive.

Was Higgins average shot time 41 seconds for the last session ? I saw something on the screen at the end of the match that was pointing to that, If so that needs addressing.

[daffie]

Fantastic to see John come through. Lovely interview afterwards as well. Joe played his part in a good match.

On to the boxing match it is then... I'm looking forward to see ROS in action. Watching him on Eurosport over the past days he looked very subdued. Would like to see him play well and get far. But...John FTW of course.

[Cue crafty]

In off the jaws at that speed ! I think Si then realised that the pockets are massive and proceeded to play like he did in '23 when the pockets were indeed..................massive.

Was Higgins average shot time 41 seconds for the last session ? I saw something on the screen at the end of the match that was pointing to that, If so that needs addressing.

Yeh, reminiscent of the crazy long pot by Judd Trump in the final against Higgins, the year Trump became Champion. That was wide and somehow wobbled into the bucket.

[PatBlock]

I think for Higgins this looks like another year in which he won‘t have enough energy for the whole 17 days. It might be a disadvantage to have won the Tour Championship before.

Think you're right there, he looked shot toward the end, his lack of fitness is an issue. I know he's improved in that department but when you compare him to Ronnie at the same age.

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[snookerfollower]

Ronnie talking some absolute bollocks. He's now saying Carter is the favourite because Ronnie hasn't played since December. The head to head is 24-3 O'Sullivan. in what world can you honestly make Carter the favourite? Anyway I reckon if Ronnie gets beat in this he permanently retires.

[PatBlock]

So just one session away from the Ronnie v Carter match. They last met in the Quarter Final of the 2024 Tour Championship which Ronnie won 10-2. The last final they contested was the 2024 Masters which Ronnie won 10-7. Ali will really need to be on his game to get past Ronnie. The last time they met at the Worlds was 2018 where Carter beat Ronnie 13-9 and of course Let's just hope it doesn't turn into a boxing match.

(They were due to meet in the Champions League but Ronnie withdrew and Ali got a walkover).

Yep, today's the day the circus comes to town! Is everyone excited? I know I am. Can't wait to see what sort of nick Ron's in, if he doesn't withdraw before the match starts, that is.
Can he do it this year? I think it would be a real shame if he never got the great eight. That said, the resulting media orgasm, if he did, would be a nightmare.

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[RossoVerdeNero]

Ronnie talking some absolute bollocks. He's now saying Carter is the favourite because Ronnie hasn't played since December. The head to head is 24-3 O'Sullivan. in what world can you honestly make Carter the favourite? Anyway I reckon if Ronnie gets beat in this he permanently retires.

Ronnie often talks bollocks. Before he started talking from inside his own arse about his bravery in choosing to compete in this year's championship, maybe he should have checked out a few YouTube videos of our lads being driven through Royal Wootten Bassett. Bravery? He hasn't a clue. It's all about him.

[PatBlock]

Ronnie talking some absolute bollocks.....

Surely not?

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[snookerfollower]

One things for sure - whoever wins the O'Sullvan v Carter match is through to the quarter finals against Pang or Zhang. Possible O'Sullivan v Selby quarter final is on the cards as well! That would be some match if Ronnie is playing to the standard we expect of him.

[Nifty50]

Ronnie shaking hands again. What’s happenings.

[PatBlock]

Ronnie shaking hands again. What’s happenings.

Judging by the way Carter's playing, I think they've had a gentlemen's agreement.

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[JimMalone]

Anyway I reckon if Ronnie gets beat in this he permanently retires.

One more reason to root for Ali.

[Nifty50]

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Hopefully in the front row? Couldn't bare seeing him in a cheap seat!!

[Billy]

Great! Just got home from work to find even when he gets knocked out of the tournament, we still have to endure Kryten’s presence

[JimMalone]

After four First round defeats in a row Ding finally makes round two of the World Championship again.