UK Championship 25/11 - 7/12

[daffie]

Higgins was competing with ROS when Higgins was at his best. I think Ronnie is too good for a John Higgins of today.

Hm I am not so sure about that. In general maybe yes, but on the day and with Higgins playing like he did against Stevens, he has a real good chance of winning, especially in these 'limited frames' matches.

[dcrackers147]

I am looking forward to Ronnie/Higgins quarter final. Winner of that takes the title.

Higgins was competing with ROS when Higgins was at his best. I think Ronnie is too good for a John Higgins of today.

[cyberheater]

I am looking forward to Ronnie/Higgins quarter final. Winner of that takes the title.

As long as Higgins doesn't play like he did the last time they met it would be a good match.

[Rocket147]

Murphy has a good record vs Fu in best of 11 frames (never lost I think), plus overall in ranking tournaments.

I expect Mark Allen to get past Rod Lawler today (Lawler has only ever beaten Allen in a PTC event), and then face Trump who Allen does well against (he beat Trump 6-4 in last year's UK Champs last 16).

[ace man]

I am looking forward to Ronnie/Higgins quarter final. Winner of that takes the title.

[Rocket147]

A top player like Murphy shouldn't concede 4 frames against a player that commits so many mistakes. Maybe it's better to say that Murphy wasn't at his best.

I thought Murphy played well but I do actually agree here, conceding 4 frames against a player who made many mistakes is not good.

[cyberheater]

I think Shaun will actually be relieved Jack was poor last night. Jack has the ability especially in short matches to reel off 4-5 quick frames. He cues the ball as well as anyone just needs to gain experience and improve tactically (something that Judd has done) and he will be up there. Shauns game means he probably gives more chances than anyone else in the top 10 you just have to take them which is why he has not won more. He also for me doesnt hate losing enough and is almost too good of a sport.

Yes. I agree. Jack is a great potter but needs to improve his safety play a lot.

I do feel Shaun has stepped up another level now. He often used to break down around the 50 mark which allowed his opponent in. Now he doesn't do that. How often have we seen him stay focused to completely clear the table. It's very impressive stuff.

If Shaun's long game remains intact then he's more then capable of winning this. On the other hand Judd has shown this week that when he gets it together he can pot any ball from any position. If Judd continues to improve then I can see him becoming number one. He's that good.

[dcrackers147]

I never knew Ebdon was Robertson bogey player till reading the forum today, twice he has beat him 5-1, get good odds for 6-1 today 56-1.

The shame about this tournament for me is that at this stage we haven't seen that many people on the tv so don't know how well they are playing we only know the scorelines.

Again it will be nice to Ronnie play today, hopefully his foot is a bit better also. If not a nice two bet today is Ebdon and Woollastan and throw in Williams as is the outside in his match and it's a nice 55-1.

ROS will have to be playing bad to lose to Ben 'Jabby Action' Woollastan.

[cebs]

I never knew Ebdon was Robertson bogey player till reading the forum today, twice he has beat him 5-1, get good odds for 6-1 today 56-1.

The shame about this tournament for me is that at this stage we haven't seen that many people on the tv so don't know how well they are playing we only know the scorelines.

Again it will be nice to Ronnie play today, hopefully his foot is a bit better also. If not a nice two bet today is Ebdon and Woollastan and throw in Williams as is the outside in his match and it's a nice 55-1.

[dcrackers147]

Maybe that's true but it was only his long potting in the middle of the match that let him down. Shaun plays a very attacking game with the utter belief that he can pot a long ball and gain the required position on a colour. When he misses his opponent is in. It's as simple as that.
When it works it's devastating as Shaun now has the ability and focus to make a frame winning contribution in one visit. When he misses he more then likely hands the frame over to his opponent.

I think Shaun will actually be relieved Jack was poor last night. Jack has the ability especially in short matches to reel off 4-5 quick frames. He cues the ball as well as anyone just needs to gain experience and improve tactically (something that Judd has done) and he will be up there. Shauns game means he probably gives more chances than anyone else in the top 10 you just have to take them which is why he has not won more. He also for me doesnt hate losing enough and is almost too good of a sport.

[cyberheater]

A top player like Murphy shouldn't concede 4 frames against a player that commits so many mistakes. Maybe it's better to say that Murphy wasn't at his best.

Maybe that's true but it was only his long potting in the middle of the match that let him down. Shaun plays a very attacking game with the utter belief that he can pot a long ball and gain the required position on a colour. When he misses his opponent is in. It's as simple as that.
When it works it's devastating as Shaun now has the ability and focus to make a frame winning contribution in one visit. When he misses he more then likely hands the frame over to his opponent.

[daffie]

I wonder if there was anyone still watching in the arena. :smile:

So Selt came out on top I see...good for him. Also glad to see Fu getting through to the next round. Sad to see Doherty out of the tournament. And Nigel Bond got trumped by The Ant, too bad after his incredible comeback against Hawkins.

Looking forward to seeing Ebdon obliterate Robertson this afternoon One can dream though right? (as we know he does have a great history playing against Neil)

Ben taking on Ron as well this afternoon...that one could be interesting. I'll be taping both matches as I'm at work today...

And later on I am really looking forward to the MJW - Maguire match...again (like Higgins - Stevens) a real blast from the past

[inacion]

I thought Murphy played really well up until 4-1 up, then he started to miss a few and the confidence seemed to sap a little, giving openings to Lisowksi...typical Murphy though as he tends to like stretching matches out until the very last frame But he does come out on top very often, winning that final frame decider.

I thought Lisowksi as usual was pretty cavalier about it and tends to rush himself when on a shot. If he takes his shots more seriously and more time on them he would do so much better. He certainly has the potential, but needs to apply himself more I feel. I do like watching him play, especially compared to his former room-mate Judd Trump. Jack also seems more balanced as a person, but at the same time he seems a bit too cavalier as I said before. Nice lad though and a pretty decent player.

Lisowksi has the talent but so far isn't capable of handle pressure.
Seems like Ryan Day, lot of talent but wasn't capable of handle pressure, but Lisowksi has only 23 years old and still has time to improve.

[inacion]

Thanks.



What are you talking about. Breaks of 52, 62, 81, 93 and 99 in the match says you're talking rubbish.

A top player like Murphy shouldn't concede 4 frames against a player that commits so many mistakes. Maybe it's better to say that Murphy wasn't at his best.

[daffie]

Despite all Lisowski mistakes he was capable of winning 4 frames, once again Murphy didn't perform well. Handle the pressure was decisive on this match.

I thought Murphy played really well up until 4-1 up, then he started to miss a few and the confidence seemed to sap a little, giving openings to Lisowksi...typical Murphy though as he tends to like stretching matches out until the very last frame But he does come out on top very often, winning that final frame decider.

I thought Lisowksi as usual was pretty cavalier about it and tends to rush himself when on a shot. If he takes his shots more seriously and more time on them he would do so much better. He certainly has the potential, but needs to apply himself more I feel. I do like watching him play, especially compared to his former room-mate Judd Trump. Jack also seems more balanced as a person, but at the same time he seems a bit too cavalier as I said before. Nice lad though and a pretty decent player.