The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

[daffie]

That was a lovely break from Selby to take the first frame. He's also made an effort to dress a little differently. It's not great, but still better than the boring black and white combination. :smile:

Yes he looks very dapper indeed. Btw always such a great combo of lighthearted players to watch these two isn't it. Always with smiles on their faces, a bit of banter, and awesome matchplay to boot :snooker:

Man I'm loving this!!!

[scottley]

Why doesn't the reigning champ kick this tournament off then?

[daffie]

Btw Mike Halet on Eurosport, so I'm staying with the Beeb for now Nice combo anyway with Ken and John in the box (so long JV doesn't get too excited)

[DeanH]

Selby suit, ok this suit is not the best looking but much better than that silver/grey suit he has worn in the past

[daffie]

Indeed! Btw that suit would match Murphy's walk-on music of today perfectly...(great tune btw!)

[bingo]

Murph is doing well here

[daffie]

Murph is doing well here

Indeed he is, although he has broken down now...too bad.

[bingo]

This frame has ended being a lot more intense.

[daffie]

Well done Shaun...hung in there to secure the frame.

[spike]

You feel that Murphy really needed to win that second frame to give himself a chance of winning this match, even at this early stage of the match..

[cyberheater]

Well done Shaun.

I'm going to try not to hate on Selby so much this year.

[bingo]

Well done Shaun.

I'm going to try not to hate on Selby so much this year.

Is it your new years resolution :P

[Where's Willie?]

Why doesn't the reigning champ kick this tournament off then?

I was wondering the same thing. I'm sure the first match of the Masters has always been the defending champion in previous years.

[DeanH]

at the WSC the champion plays the first match, yes but not sure about Masters?
the fixture list has ROS match as Match #1 but not first in the sessions (often the session do not follow match numbers).

[cyberheater]

Is it your new years resolution :P

Yes it is