2014 World Championship - Discussion

[scottley]

What was the pay day for Dale for his work?

25k for a losing quarter finalist.

[funkrider]

What are you guys talking about? Hawkins is compelling to watch. He's a smooth break builder similar to Joe Perry if you ask me.

That was a great finish to a match right there.

[daffie]

What was the pay day for Dale for his work?

I seem to remember around 20.000 for this round...is that correct?

[cyberheater]

What was the pay day for Dale for his work?

[daffie]

I expected nothing else. He's a classy guy. And very articulate - BBC should employ him more often when he's available.

Yes...agreed!

[mythman69]

Great review as always!

My tips (for what they are worth):

O'Sullivan to win 13-6
Hawkins to win 13-12 or maybe Dale 13-12
Selby to win 13-9
Robertson to win 13-9

Bring it on!!!

I just wish my other 'tips' had worked out too.

[zombieman]

Still a very sporting loser he is.

I expected nothing else. He's a classy guy. And very articulate - BBC should employ him more often when he's available.

[Odrl]

I don't know why I expected anything other than 13-12 with Hawkins... :smile:

But that was a great finish, two fantastic breaks without the black under pressure. I wonder what kind of mental state he will be in now ahead of the match with O'Sullivan. At 11-5 I thought he would have a decent chance, considering how mediocre O'Sullivan was, but now Hawkins will probably have a bit of doubt over his ability to handle the pressure, but also a bit of confidence after the way he responded in the last two frames. Should be interesting. :smile:

Looking forward to the finale of Trump-Robertson as well. :smile:

[daffie]

Gutted that Dominic lost, after the way he came back. But it happens a lot in this sport.

Barry bores me to tears so hoping that ROS beats him.

A Hawkins-Selby final and I probably would not tune in.

Yeah Barry bores me to bits as well unfortunately. Still great job from him hanging on and taking the last 2 frames...that shows great mental strength.

Feel very sad for Dominic...he should at least have gotten a chance in the final frame. Still a very sporting loser he is. Well done Dom!

[mythman69]

Fantastic match!

Great comeback from Dom.

Barry hit some form right when he needed it.

[Masterdoctorgenius]

honestly, dale didnt deserve that

barry produced great last two frames from 11-12 down

but cant see him beating ronnie. ronnie will know that barry cracks under pressure and i think this will be one sided

[cyberheater]

I guarantee that will better then the final. What a great match. Just fantastic.

[zombieman]

Gutted that Dominic lost, after the way he came back. But it happens a lot in this sport.

Barry bores me to tears so hoping that ROS beats him.

A Hawkins-Selby final and I probably would not tune in.

[Billy]

Tomorrow's sports headlines: "Hawkins breaks knuckle in final frame shoot-out!"

[nYLo]

That reaction, wow. Superb