2014 World Championship - Discussion

[cebs]

I think Ronnie would be up for doing a hour or two if he was asked.

[daffie]

The exhibition in the middle session is Hendry v Doherty

I'd pay for that! Would be great if the Beeb or Eurosport would show the match!

Great start from Mark. High standard and he looks very focused.

[peterpackage]

The exhibition in the middle session is Hendry v Doherty

[Odrl]

Excellent break from Selby in the opening frame. Left the black on the cushion right until the end, but kept getting perfect position on pink and blue. :smile:

[mythman69]

They should have a few legends exhibition matches in the free middle session today, Hendry, Davis, Taylor, Thorne etc can each play a few frames

World Snooker just posted: This afternoon's exhibition will feature Stephen Hendry against Ken Doherty, overseen by Dennis Taylor. Should be fun!

Sounds good! Another 147 for Hendry at the Crucible maybe???

[peterpackage]

Definitely think they need to refund tickets for any session not going ahead

[rich45]

Really, the more I learn about the ticketing arrangements, the more I lean towards the conclusion that WorldSnooker doesn't really like snooker fans.

Apart from season ticket holders, of course..........

That is out of order, you should be entitled to a refund.

[gavpowell]

Disappointment turns to resentment for me today:

"Hello, I have a ticket for Ronnie's match this afternoon, but obviously he's finished. I presume I can get a refund on the ticket?"

"We don't refund on snooker tickets - there'll be an exhibition match taking place instead, so your ticket is valid for that."

"Oh. Well who's playing the exhibition?"

"Worldsnooker can't confirm that yet."

I live an hour away from Sheffield - I'm not terribly happy at ticket price plus 20 quid fuel and a fiver for parking is going to be worth it for TBA vs TBC.

Really, the more I learn about the ticketing arrangements, the more I lean towards the conclusion that WorldSnooker doesn't really like snooker fans.

[rich45]

Where is Front Row Brian? Been missing for a few days.

Edit...spotted him!

[rich45]

No fan of Selby, but for me it's a bit like the Trump v Robertson match, it's sort of supporting somebody by default, by which I mean I will support Selby. Have never been a huge fan of Trump, but he was spot on not to celebrate or congratulate that rather vulgar celebration of 100 100s, and Trump was also right that a single 147 is a better achievement.

Agree with this.

[cebs]

Two good sessions to come today I think, shame they can't easily bring the evening session forward in order to give the players some rest before tomorrow.

It's been discussed on here before about the final lacking something in recent years maybe due to hard semi-finals for the other players.

I do think something could be done to re-arrange the sessions so they all finish by tea-time today or so both would have today of not matter what but I do understand the box office side of it wouldn't like this.

I hope Robertson wins today but think it will be close, what's wrong with self confidence if you don't have it in snooker I don't think you'd get very far.

[richo]

No fan of Selby, but for me it's a bit like the Trump v Robertson match, it's sort of supporting somebody by default, by which I mean I will support Selby. Have never been a huge fan of Trump, but he was spot on not to celebrate or congratulate that rather vulgar celebration of 100 100s, and Trump was also right that a single 147 is a better achievement.

[rich45]

Ok so let me get it in there then....

Come on Mark!

First time in my life I have been cheering for Selby! Come on Mark!

[daffie]

Ok so let me get it in there then....

Come on Mark!

[rich45]

One of the things I like about the official live snooker stream is how you can see the arena well before play starts, and during intervals. Makes me feel like I am actually there, rather than thousands of miles away Really looking forward to this session now.