UK Championship 25/11 - 7/12

[cebs]

Only just noticed bond sat down in the background.

How are they still playing? Have they broke the record for longest frame?

Looking forward to Higgins vs o'sullivan, I'd like to see Ken have a nice run also.

[svendh]

JV said Shaun is playing with a new cue?

[Mellow Yellow]

lol not fussed as long as ants wins!

You had a dabble Mr Ramsey?? I've had a nightmare with my snooker bets this week!

Watching Murphy lisowski now, can't see anything but a Murphy win here, I like the way jack plays but his shot selection isn't the greatest and smurf will lap up the chances.

[cyberheater]

Shaun looking very good here. I like Jacks attacking game but I think Shaun is going to run over him.

[DeanH]

JV said Shaun is playing with a new cue?

new as in as of Aug (ish) 2013 after his old cue was broken.
Unless anyone knows if SM has indeed got a new one since?
Considering how long it took him to get used it it I'd be surprised if he changed
Shows how little snooker JV and some of the other BBC commentators watch other than the BBC events.
It's like many of them saying things like "not seen much of this young man" when if they had watched matches on Eurosport and streaming then the players would not be unknown

[robertmac]

Murphy is nice to watch when he is attacking
and playing very well. Tough to beat.
Walden is also another player who is tough
to beat.
More good snooker to come.

[svendh]

Nice to see the good old silver leg table in the msi. The golden legs are just ugly

[daffie]

Yes this will be a quick one for Murphy...4-1 up now and Lisowski not playing well, giving away yoo many chances.

[cyberheater]

Murphy has definitely stepped up another level recently. A fantastic snooker player to watch.

[Mellow Yellow]

Yeah jacks not much of a grinder but that will come with more experience.

[inacion]

Lisowki is executing well long balls, but he's inconsistent.

[cyberheater]

I love the way Shaun keeps his focus and tries to clear the table every single frame. Shows a lot of discipline that. Hendry used to do the same.

[daffie]

I love the way Shaun keeps his focus and tries to clear the table every single frame. Shows a lot of discipline that. Hendry used to do the same.

Yup..precisely the reason why he is one of my favorite players. That and he shows the game and the players the utmost respect...always. Oh and he can pot a bit as well

[cyberheater]

Jack was quite lucky in that 8th frame. Kept leaving the reds over pockets but getting fluky snookers.

[daffie]

He also almost potted the white with the last red, which would have given Shaun one of 2 needed snookers. I found that a bit careless from Jack. But he got away with it. Btw Shaun seems to feel a bit of pressure now, not potting everything atm. If Jack wins this 9th frame then it might get interesting.