2014 World Championship - Discussion

[Ronnie's tip]

Ding didn't look tired to me. He just looked as he always looks at the WC - average. I don't know what it is. Shame.

So there's quite a few guys on 1 world title now. I guess the likes of Robertson, Selby, Murphy are all looking at Mark Williams' record. He won 2 + 2 + 2 with the Major's and 18 other ranking events.

Nah Higgins is done i don't think he can compete against the top young players anymore,it's ages since he made a ranking event final.

I dunno...it wouldn't surprise me if he does return. It's a bit worrying that his decline happened so quickly. It's what I'm fearful of with ROS.

[Hal]

I am really happy for Mark, well played. Ronnie underperformed, that is for sure.
I think that was pretty enjoyable match .... do not understand all the bashing towards Mark, never understood and perhaps never will ....

Also nice to see Nicko McBrain in the audience, drummer of the world`s best band :]

[scottley]

I've said it in another thread but well done Mark you deserved it, so chuffed for you!

[Rane]

Selby's career is pretty incredible when you look at his record.

World Champion
UK Champion
Masters Champion x3
Welsh Open
Wuxxi Classic
PTC x5

Plus he has been in 5 of the last 6 major finals. I think we have to go back to Hendrys heyday to the last time that happend. He must be doing something right. Congrats to Selby. And well done to O´Sullivan as well getting to three finals in a row is only done by the games legend and somehow nice to see that he´s still human as well. A memorable year. Selby to win the last remaining major title. ROS in the final for the third time in a row and losing for the first time, and Robertson getting across the 100 century line.

[cyberheater]

Like him or not, you got to admire that.

He's probably got the best fighting qualities in the game and will bring hope to a lot of snooker players who might not have the raw talent of Ronnie but they will know if you are 100% resolute you can still achieve a lot in this sport.

[daffie]

Didn't someone say they were gonna run down the street naked if selby wins the title?

Yup...I even quoted him to make sure he doesn't get away with it haha Can't find the post atm...but no matter we'll find him and drag his ass down

[itsnoteasy]

It's like Chelsea winning the champions league, fantastic for the people who like them, awful as a fan of the game in general, boring ,boring, bored, bored , boring, but well done all the same. I like my sporting people, to inspire, create,, do things you could never imagine, while very effective, Mark Selby does none of these for me, unlike some I don't hate him or wish him ill , he's just not my cup of tea, but I do appreciate he squeezes every last ounce out of what talent he has and that is very commendable, but I honestly think he's in the top five least talented champions in the last thirty years, but probably one of if not the most determined.

[vdking114]

Nah Higgins is done i don't think he can compete against the top young players anymore,it's ages since he made a ranking event final.

[Guy3103]

I think having dominated the season he probably came to Sheffield a little tired and wouldn't have gone far even if he'd won first round.

Unlike Selby who's had a poor season really, no big titles but two heavy losses in UK and Masters final. His motivation was higher than anyone else and probably was his focus all the way through. Robbo was his toughest opponent in the end and to be honest it was the only top quality snooker in the whole event in that last session.

Hopefully next year we'll see a lot of top players in form because this year the standard was well below what we've come to expect.

That comment is spot on!!

I'll try to express how I feel in the shortest way possible;

I wanted Ronnie to win but he was not up for it this time. He said in the end that he tried his best but that was just him being a gentleman and trying best to give a fair interview and say the right words. He was being too careless with his safeties and giving Mark way too many chances.

I think you can't blame Ronnie for not doing so after all he's achieved in his unbelievable career, and as 'cueman' said, after the amazing season he's had.

As a fan it was not easy to watch but that's the price you pay for cheering someone or something you can't control.

Congrats to Mark.

Last remark, people who think that Ronnie won't come back next season must forget that snooker is what this guy is doing for his living… and by the way he just earned 125000 pounds for a 17 days of work.

Will he become world champion again? Maybe, and maybe not but that won't be what will change what Ronnie already is.

[daffie]

I'm glad you did. You must be a very happy man

Thanks Cyber...I really am a very happy bunny indeed atm Sorry about your man not winning today, but we all know he will win some more world titles for certain.

[jdhag]

great nerves there at the end

I was thinking the same thing Dean. Especially going for your first title. Like him or not, you got to admire that.

[Ronnie's tip]

With ROS, Selby, Robertson, Trump, Ding at the top, it's looking quite good.

Is Higgins done, or can he get back to his old self? I'm sure he's delighted after tonight. He'll want to get on 5.

[P.Smith]

Didn't someone say they were gonna run down the street naked if selby wins the title?

[daffie]

Btw I though Ronnie himself was very gracious in defeat in his after-match interview with Hazel.

Well done to him...he really has grown so much over the years.

[cyberheater]

Absolutely right! What a Champion...I knew he could do it. Fantastic Final and tournament...enjoyed every minute.

I'm glad you did. You must be a very happy man