2014 World Championship - Discussion

[daffie]

The Ronnie worshippers aka Selby haters in here clearly have no clue whatsoever about snooker...it's just very funny how they get everything wrong

Selby is granite and will never quit, while on the other hand ROS will only hang in when things are going his way...otherwise the towel is thrown it rapidly.

[stephenm2682]

The Ronnie worshippers aka Selby haters in here clearly have no clue whatsoever about snooker...it's just very funny how they get everything wrong

what like coming out more refreshed tomorrow after 3 solid days playing? lol

[Gerry Armstrong]

About even after Day 1. Selby did incredibly well to get 7 frames while struggling for most of the day while Ronnie has a 3 frame lead without really hitting the heights.

All to play for tomorrow.

[daffie]

what like coming out more refreshed tomorrow after 3 solid days playing? lol

Yeah lol all you want...but you'll see tomorrow

[P.Smith]

I would jump for joy if Selby won the title. Ronnie has gotten stale for me quite honestly. I much preferred him when he was unpredictable.

[itsnoteasy]

Aye coz Selbys right on the edge, that's what makes him so exciting.

[P.Smith]

Aye coz Selbys right on the edge, that's what makes him so exciting.

He's the underdog and he's never won the world title before, that's enough for me to support him.

[CeeJay147]

If Selby wins, I shall walk down my street naked.

[monkeytennis]

The Ronnie worshippers aka Selby haters in here clearly have no clue whatsoever about snooker...it's just very funny how they get everything wrong

Selby is granite and will never quit, while on the other hand ROS will only hang in when things are going his way...otherwise the towel is thrown it rapidly.

What, like he threw the towel in against Joe Perry? This isn't 2005; there's a reason Ronnie has been in the last three World finals. Even if it was 10 all Ronnie would still be the favourite.

[daffie]

If Selby wins, I shall walk down my street naked.

Duly noted

[Ronnie's tip]

I would jump for joy if Selby won the title. Ronnie has gotten stale for me quite honestly. I much preferred him when he was unpredictable.

I could understand this POV if it wasn't Selby lol. Someone like a Higgins, Robertson, Ding....especially Trump. That would add excitement. And Murphy. But Selby? Last year when he won the UK + Masters, those two tournaments just felt dead. He tortured his way to the title.

That being said it's an amazing talent to have. But he's just so boring. I love close matches with drama in all sports, but I can never stand dull sportsmen.

Anyway, that missed black from ROS really could be a turning point. Won't be able to catch tomorrow's afternoon session sadly, but I'm just praying that ROS can at least level the session. But really I think this is Selby's.

I don't think ROS has played that well all tournament, really. Hawkins + Murphy literally just collapsed - ROS put them in a few stressful situations and they couldn't cope. He was amazing in the final 3 frames vs Perry but before that was average by his standards. I don't think he's played anywhere near as well as he played against Hawkins/Bingham in 2013, or a few of his 2012 matches.

A good start tomorrow is vital.

[KSR2013]

Does anyone else feel this is a turning point? im really worried for ronnie now, 3 frames is nothing

[trains]

What, like he threw the towel in against Joe Perry? This isn't 2005; there's a reason Ronnie has been in the last three World finals. Even if it was 10 all Ronnie would still be the favourite.

Yes even if Selby won tomorrow afternoons session 6-3 to tie it 13-13 he'll have to win the evening session 5-4 to lift the trophy,I can't see it as Ronnie isn't pushing the boat out at all and is too good in among the balls,we'll see.

[P.Smith]

I could understand this POV if it wasn't Selby lol. Someone like a Higgins, Robertson, Ding....especially Trump. That would add excitement. And Murphy. But Selby? Last year when he won the UK + Masters, those two tournaments just felt dead. He tortured his way to the title.

I disagree and I think this whole 'dull' thing has been completely over exaggerated. I hardly ever notice this purposefully slow playstyle that people constantly bang on about. I just see Selby as a great well rounded player with a lot of personality and determination. That's why I like him.

[manadrainer]

Selby is really boring to watch, he got lucky today to be only 3 frames down, hopefully Ronnie can lift his level tomorrow and win the third session which might be crucial for the title.