2014 World Championship - Discussion

[Odrl]

oh I don't know, there were a few times when players rubbed the black cushion near the pockets, due to a few players having odd (to them anyway) reactions to cushion shots

Yeah, I forgot about that. Possibly because it seems like it's a constant problem in all tournaments these days. :smile:

So, Wasley continuing to play well, although he could have easily lost that frame from 57-0 up. Will Ding be another seed who puts himself under pressure with a slow start?

[DeanH]

I thought Davis was joking?

I thought it was like the saying when a player is playing very well "the pockets seem like buckets..."

[gavpowell]

I thought Davis was joking?

[DeanH]

At least it wobbled a bit, there have been some tables over the last couple of seasons where a red like that would have gone in easily.

I just don't expect any consistency with the tables anymore. They vary dramatically from tournament to tournament, and sometimes even from one day to another. I thought the TV table in the Welsh Open was the best this year. No nonsense all week. :smile:

oh I don't know, there were a few times when players rubbed the black cushion near the pockets, due to a few players having odd (to them anyway) reactions to cushion shots

[PatBlock]

The same as..... He's definitely got an air of confidence about him!!

Would be interesting to see how Ding reacts if Waslety managed to get a couple of frames in front, his temperament is much better these days, but there is that little extra added pressure when playing someone you're expected to beat quite comfortably.

Mind you, I like to see a good underdog run, but being that Ding and Murphy are the only 2 players in that half of the draw who have a 'realistic' chance of beating ROS, I don't really want to see him beaten just yet.

It's quite amazing really, Ronnie's half:

Hull, Perry, Murphy, Burnett, Cope, Fu, Gould, Hawkins, Gilbert, Walden, Wilson, Davis, Dale. Ding, Wasley.

The other Half:

Selby, White, Carter, Goudong, Higgins, McManus, Bingham, Doherty, Trump, Ford, Maguire, Day, Allen, Holt,
Robertson, Williams.

I know which half I'd prefer. Ah well, they say you need a bit of luck to win these things so....

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[Odrl]

At least it wobbled a bit, there have been some tables over the last couple of seasons where a red like that would have gone in easily.

I just don't expect any consistency with the tables anymore. They vary dramatically from tournament to tournament, and sometimes even from one day to another. I thought the TV table in the Welsh Open was the best this year. No nonsense all week. :smile:

[cyberheater]

Yeah heard that early at the end of Doherty's match.....

I must admit I didn't think that last red along the cushion didn't look in all day long!!

Yes. For sure that would not have dropped on the tables that I used in my local Miners Club. If you hit that near cushion it's guaranteed not to drop.

[scottley]

Steve Davis has accused the pockets of being buckets. He said they are too generous for a World Championship.

Any thoughts?

I don't know how it went in either.

[Ronnie's tip]

Can't believe that red went in from Ken.

[coomsey76]

Steve Davis has accused the pockets of being buckets. He said they are too generous for a World Championship.

Any thoughts?

Yeah heard that early at the end of Doherty's match.....

I must admit I didn't think that last red along the cushion didn't look in all day long!!

[cyberheater]

Steve Davis has accused the pockets of being buckets. He said they are too generous for a World Championship.

Any thoughts?

[cyberheater]

During one of this season's BBC tournies, Barry Hearn said in an interview with Hazel that they had something a 'bit special' lined up for the opening of this year's WC. He kept the details to himself and I haven't heard any more since.

Unfortunately I managed to miss the opening show yesterday and am wondering if anything different happened or if anyone knows what he was talking about.

No. I've not heard of anything.

[coomsey76]

Wazza looks a decent player from what i've seen so far, first time i've seen him play.

The same as..... He's definitely got an air of confidence about him!!

[Billy]

During one of this season's BBC tournies, Barry Hearn said in an interview with Hazel that they had something a 'bit special' lined up for the opening of this year's WC. He kept the details to himself and I haven't heard any more since.

Unfortunately I managed to miss the opening show yesterday and am wondering if anything different happened or if anyone knows what he was talking about.

[cyberheater]

Looks like Wasley has a bit of tape around his cue butt?