The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

[Odrl]

Well, Robertson is still in the match I suppose, after taking the last frame. Am I right in saying this is the worst session he has ever played in a major final, in terms of the scoreline?

In Murphy's last final, the 2014 World Open, he led 7-2 as well, but Selby came back to 7-5 in the evening, so he is by no means safe, especially against a champion like Robertson. :wink:

[DeanH]

Lol. He's a really nice guy. Much respected in the game who does his bit for charity. I don't know how anyone could find him offensive. He's the perfect ambassador for the sport.

No, I'm not buying it. His whole demeanor and this 'much respected / model professional / does a lot for charity' persona has always struck me as phoney. I certainly won't be listening to his pseudo-sincere nonsense during his little chat at the end.

well if it is phoney then it has been a very consistent one over many years and it has been a very expensive facade, just last year he gave £4500 (IIRC) to the children's hospital and he has been doing the £100 per century for a number of years now

[DeanH]

The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

will Robbo be doing a Plan B this afternoon?

[RaveDave]

This is far from over, Smurf loves a choke. Can definitely see a comeback.

[Billy]

... been a very expensive facade, just last year he gave £4500 [...]

Expensive? To a man on his income? That's like me giving a fiver per month to a charity. It's nothing - he won't even notice it.

[DeanH]

... been a very expensive facade, just last year he gave £4500 [...]

Expensive? To a man on his income? That's like me giving a fiver per month to a charity. It's nothing - he won't even notice it.

and do you give to charity every month?

honestly you don't have to answer that. I know that it is not much to him but the thing is he does because he wants to.
I see from other posts that your view has been discussed before and I am not trying to change your opinion but my opinion is on this subject you are in error
peace

[spike]

The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

This match is far from over. Robertson undoubtedly has the class and bottle required to make a comeback, but I have been impressed with Murphy's composure & nerve during his semi-final and against Robertson today. 6-2 lead is a good lead but not an insurmountable one. I still think this final is going to have a few twists & turns.

[j6uk]

and do you give to charity every month?

honestly you don't have to answer that. I know that it is not much to him but the thing is he does because he wants to.
I see from other posts that your view has been discussed before and I am not trying to change your opinion but my opinion is on this subject you are in error
peace

like the biplomacy sugar

[Billy]

I see from other posts that your view has been discussed before and I am not trying to change your opinion but my opinion is on this subject you are in error
peace

Well, enough about this. Back to the match chat

[DeanH]

The Masters Jan 11 - 18, 2015

only 2 hrs 23mins to go

[DeanH]

and do you give to charity every month?

honestly you don't have to answer that. I know that it is not much to him but the thing is he does because he wants to.
I see from other posts that your view has been discussed before and I am not trying to change your opinion but my opinion is on this subject you are in error
peace

like the biplomacy sugar

and please stop calling me sugar

[PatBlock]

will Robbo be doing a Plan B this afternoon?

I think he should just go back to plan A. Don't understand why he's been so reticent. Maybe he thought he'd try and stifle Shauns attacking approach. He had a fairly easy ride over Ronnie yesterday so I find it hard to believe he shot his bolt in that one. He's not averse to the odd comeback though so lets hope he starts attacking again tonight, I WANT A MATCH, not another bloody walkover!
Oh, good stuff from Shaun though, obviously.
_

[j6uk]

only 2 hrs 23mins to go

your the master deano your only suspect on stats and facts

[DeanH]

will Robbo be doing a Plan B this afternoon?

I think he should just go back to plan A. Don't understand why he's been so reticent. Maybe he thought he'd try and stifle Shauns attacking approach. He had a fairly easy ride over Ronnie yesterday so I find it hard to believe he shot his bolt in that one. He's not averse to the odd comeback though so lets hope he starts attacking again tonight, I WANT A MATCH, not another bloody walkover!
Oh, good stuff from Shaun though, obviously.
_

I had a feeling he tried this when he continued playing for all those snookers

[j6uk]

its gonna be 10-5 to the morph