Lisbon Open (ET5) Dec 10 - 14

[robertmac]

It will interesting to see how the crowds are
in this new venue and I hope it goes well.
Many of the big names are appearing and it
will be interesting to see how they play.
World Snooker begins coverage on the 12th.

[SnookerFan]

Might try to catch some of this on Eurosport.

[DeanH]

Might try to catch some of this on Eurosport.

yep, will being doing the same from Friday 0930 GMT on British Eurosport

[robertmac]

It's good to see that Kreativ Dental will be sponsoring
all of the European Tour events next year. Hopefully
this will encourage other companies to consider being
a sponsor.

[SnookerFan]

yep, will being doing the same from Friday 0930 GMT on British Eurosport

I may not be able to catch some until the evening, and then a few hours Saturday. Might help myself to a few of the cans from the fridge though.

[inacion]

Last tournament in Portugal had a very poor crowd, I hope this time will be different.

[DeanH]

are you hoping to go yourself?

[inacion]

are you hoping to go yourself?

Maybe, I live near Lisbon. It's good chance to watch a live event.

[robertmac]

I would love to see a live event but sadly
Canada wont be having one any time soon
and I cant afford to travel.

[DeanH]

are you hoping to go yourself?

Maybe, I live near Lisbon. It's good chance to watch a live event.

definitely make the effort to go, you won't regret it
earlier this year myself and some friends went for the first time to a pro event (Welsh Open) and thoroughly enjoyed every match and ball hit
we already have the week at next year's :biggrin:

[DeanH]

I would love to see a live event but sadly
Canada wont be having one any time soon
and I cant afford to travel.

start saving and get over here
if you need cheap lodgings, I have a sofa you can flop on (as long as you don't mind being woken early by the kids :biggrin

[robertmac]

Thanks Dean thats very kind. I have been to London
twice to visit a dear friend in Golders Green but that
was several years ago when I had some spare money
and my health was much better. But you never know.
I live with my daughter and her 2 daughters (10 and 18)
so I am used to a bit of noise LOL.

[DeanH]

Lisbon Open (ET5) Dec 10 - 14

Golders Green - went there for a party once ... thanks for the reminder
my kids are 13, 12, 9, 3
you are more than welcome to stay
(by the way I don't live in London, easy drive or train but no....)

[robertmac]

Yes I checked via Google where Berkshire is. My
dream would be to visit Sheffield and the Star
Snooker Academy. Maybe one day.

[inacion]

After looking to tournament tree I take some conclusions:

- Murphy has an accessible way until quarter final where should play Bingham;
- Maguire and Higgins also have an accessible way until quarter finals. They will play against each other on quarter finals if nothing strange happens;
- Wenbo seems to have accessible way until semi finals, seems a good bet to win tournament and cashout on semi finals;
- Hawking also have an accessible way until semi finals, another good bet to win tournament and cashout on semi finals;
- Judd Trump will have a tough match on last 16 against Mark Williams.