The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

[robertmac]

Lovely 147 for Fu. Excellent snooker.

[Odrl]

Nice 147. :wink:

The pace has picked up after that long 2nd frame. Fu looking good at the moment, if he can keep it going. But you never know with him... :smile:

[PatBlock]

Nice max from Marco there. He really does blow hot and cold doesn't he, but when he's hot....!

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[robertmac]

Bingham is certainly off his game and his cueing
seems very tense which isnt like him. He needs
to get into this match or it will be over soon.

[daffie]

No...surely not...not another one??? 2 in one match...it's never happened.

Edit : damn...jinxed it

[svendh]

Come on stu

[DeanH]

The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

no commentary at the mo
what happened as Marco was going to play his first shot?

[scottley]

A phone went off and the owner left the arena, or was thrown out.

[DeanH]

The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

thanks

[Dr_Doctor]

no commentary at the mo
what happened as Marco was going to play his first shot?

A guy (who was texting) decided to leave.

[Dr_Doctor]

An excellent performance by Marco today. Good stuff!

[robertmac]

Fu came thru and is a deserving winner today.
Bingham just played very poorly which is a
surprise.

Tomorrow has some excellent matches.

Day 2
Trump vs Maguire
Robertson vs Milkins

I pick Trump and Robertson to win.

[Miss Ellie]

Well today was an eventful start to The Masters! I thoroughly enjoyed it, I had intended to get online for running comments but I was too absorbed in the game so will give my thoughts now.
First match between Selby and Murph started great, good opening frame from Mark and I thought he was going to walk it, but Shaun surprised me. I was rooting for Shaun, I think he needs to have more confidence in himself and his abilities as he played some fantastic shots today, did some brilliant long pots quite a lot of times. If only he had that extra little bit of faith in himself I am sure he would be much better and miss less important shots.

Mark I have to say bored me in the middle when he was playing catch up, even though he played some great shots, I got bored with the pace of the game as it slowed right up and I admit I went off into the kitchen to make a cuppa and sandwich.....whilst still having the tv on in the kitchen might I add! Just had to break it up a little to alleviate the boredom.

All in all a grat starting match. Pleased that Shaun went through in the end but I don't think he will get much further if he doesn't push himself a little harder and believe in himself more.

Second match absolutely quality play from Marco Fu, his 147 was absolutely perfect on every shot and a joy to watch, his manner as he accomplished it was just great, so cool and calm. He is one of my favourites is Fu. He was knocking in some fantastic snooker tonight and Stuart was just not able to keep up, bit of a bad day for Stuart as he wasn't playing well, cue action was not at his usual. Still, every day is different for all players I guess.

Looking forward to tomorrow's matches. Predict Trump and Robertson to win. Absolutely loved the archive footage from old matches shown on BBC in the mid session, sad to see Paul Hunter again, he was so talented! Also liked seeing the footage from before my time and obviously seeing vintage Ronnie made my day!

BBC cutting off at a crucial point just dire. Thought they'd be better than that! Do like their coverage though.
Great start to the tournament. Loved it and bring on the rest of it!

[scottley]

Ali Carter documentary on before the coverage starts on Eurosport for those that don't already know? I will deffo be watching that!

[Alba_]

Big mags is gona prevail today i think. His confidence will be high after Lisbon and if he builds up a bit of momentum he will do well in this years masters i suspect and maybe win it. This is the game of the first round for me. Go on Maggie.