2014 World Championship - Discussion

[Odrl]

I think the value outsider of the first round is White. You have to fancy Selby but at 3/1, given Selbys form, there's some value there.

I don't know, even Selby's mediocre form is pretty tough to beat. He has basically struggled all season, but still reached at least the quarter-finals of 9 out of 11 tournaments with matches of medium length. White on the other hand has not gone past the 2nd round once...

[Valiullin]

Any link to Maguire-Day? All streams lead to Murphy-Cope on frombar.

[dieselman147]

ding was playing terrible wasley should have been 6-0 or 5-1 up after first 6 frames. it was only a matter of time before ding started to play better. must be crucible nerves as he won 4 matches to get this far so he must be able to play better than he was. bet milkins is kicking himself though.

[jb134]

I don't know, even Selby's mediocre form is pretty tough to beat. He has basically struggled all season, but still reached at least the quarter-finals of 9 out of 11 tournaments with matches of medium length. White on the other hand has not gone past the 2nd round once...

Can't disagree. What I am saying is that at 3/1 there is possible value. The other outsiders are fairly short prices, I find it difficult to bet Holt or Dale and although Alan is also 3/1, his record against John isn't great and bar that match in Aberdeen it's a long time since he beat John as far as I can remember.

[scottley]

Cope should have concentrated on the frame not the max, its only 15k rolling prize, i suppose its not the money, its the prestige of getting one.

[cyberheater]

A very nice clearance by Murphy to pull level. Well done.

[coomsey76]

Cope should have concentrated on the frame not the max, its only 15k rolling prize, i suppose its not the money, its the prestige of getting one.

Agreed and he played the ultimate price..... Nice steal from Murphy though!!

[scottley]

There the sort of things that turn matches, Murphy in again now and reds open, i think Murphy will romp home from here on in now.

[scottley]

Kiss of death lol.

[dieselman147]

there will be no romping home for murphy. jamies found some form at the moment and this match will be close.

[scottley]

I give up, the only thing i predict is it will be impossible to predict lol.

[scottley]

So red button coverage finishes to make way for the antiques roadshow quiz, now i've seen it all!

[daffie]

Some very sloppy play atm from both Shaun and Jamie. If this continues then we may get a close and tense finish...just the way I like it

[dieselman147]

WTF. the bbc's priorities are spot on as usual!

[cyberheater]

Kiss of death lol.

Indeed.

I'm not sure what's wrong with Murphy's game but he's not totally on it. He could definitely lose this.