2014 World Championship - Discussion

[nicklowry12]

Robbo really is in top form, great stuff.

[cyberheater]

At long last Robbie managed to get a long one in. It only took 7 frames.

[Atypical Male]

And there's century #95 for the year. GO, Robbo, GO!!!

[cyberheater]

Robbie has been a bit disappointing. I knew Robbo would steam roller him but Robbie has been making a lot of poor shot choices. Especially given how poor his long potting is. I don't think he's managed to pot one long ball all match.

[robertmac]

Robertson is great to watch when he has his game on which
he does today.

Fu is in for a battle with Gould.

I expect Allen to win today as well as Davis.

[mythman69]

Thanks for the info !!

[nicklowry12]

Which match are you talking about???

What happened?

Robertson V Williams, cyberheater just explained that because there was a red right over a corner pocket and neither player could get have gotten the white ball safe (unless the kept tapping the ball into the pack of reds im assuming)

[cyberheater]

A red sitting over the right black pocket. They couldn't risk playing safe into the balk area. Hence the re-rack.

[mythman69]

Why did they choose to re-rack so soon? I thought they only bother when both players end up tapping it around among the reds for numerous consecutive shots

Which match are you talking about???

What happened?

[nicklowry12]

Why did they choose to re-rack so soon? I thought they only bother when both players end up tapping it around among the reds for numerous consecutive shots

[Mr Snooker]

Cruciable World Champions That Will be allowed to enter The 2015 World championships who are not on the Main Tour, 1. Ray Reardon (1978) (1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, And 1976 Pre Cruciable Years), 2. Terry Griffths (1979), 3. Cliff Thorburn (1980), 4. Steve Davis (1981, 1983,1 984, 1987, 1988 and 1989 (If he does not except His invatation card), 5. Dennis Taylor 1985, 6. Joe Johnson (1986), 7. Stephen Hendry (1990, 1992, 1993. 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999) If he does not except His invatation card), And 8. John Parrott 1991, Unfortunately John Spencer 1977 (1969 & 1971 Pre Cruciable Years And also the First Cruciable Champion) And Alex Higgins 1982 (And 1972, pre Cruciable years) are no longer with us.

[mythman69]

Hendry called him an amateur when he wasn't making big breaks as well.

He's right though. But I think Robertson addressed this at the China Open, where he seemed more interested in winning frames than making centuries.

It'd be good to see him get them though.

100 tons and WC does sound good

It is just a massive shame that there is no coverage here in Australia.

[SnookerFan]

Like Hendry just said, this ton of tons might be a distraction, say he's on a 60 break he will tend to push the boat out instead of playing a good safety.

Hendry called him an amateur when he wasn't making big breaks as well.

He's right though. But I think Robertson addressed this at the China Open, where he seemed more interested in winning frames than making centuries.

It'd be good to see him get them though.

[scottley]

He just needs to do what comes natural, he has a huge chance of winning this tournament!

[mythman69]

Like Hendry just said, this ton of tons might be a distraction, say he's on a 60 break he will tend to push the boat out instead of playing a good safety.

Maybe, I am sure he is smart enough to realise when it is a good time to go for the 100 and when it is time to make sure the game is in the bag. If it is 9-9 then he is going to make sure he wins the match. He can always go for the century in the next frame. I am sure he would rather win the WC than get another 100.