2016 World Championship discussion

[Cov86]

I'm not sure who to support in this game. I'm not normally a fan of ROS but I think ROS is probably the only man that can stop Higgins or Selby. So normally I would be cheering on Hawkins here but I think in a strange way I'm hoping for a come back from Ronnie here.

[PatBlock]

Well done Barry!

Oh yes. And he's in again...

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[Cov86]

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyna0ANhK7Y

Press conference of Judd. Doesn't seem that bad, but then he is answering a question does he think Ding can win it. He's just giving an honest answer. Really don't think there is a lot in this. Hendry has said far worse about players yet nobody ever criticised him. Just seems like its Judd bashing time on here.

Judd's haircut really is ridiculous. Is he fooling anyone with that comb forward look?

[Tufbo]

As a ROS fan I just have to say that I think Hawkins is very solid!

[Tommykiid]

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyna0ANhK7Y

Press conference of Judd. Doesn't seem that bad, but then he is answering a question does he think Ding can win it. He's just giving an honest answer. Really don't think there is a lot in this. Hendry has said far worse about players yet nobody ever criticised him. Just seems like its Judd bashing time on here.

Hendrys game backed up anything said so he could get away with it

[daffie]

Luvverly jubberly Bazza 11-9. Time to enjoy your cup of tea and come back for more of the same.

[snookerfran]

Looks like Ronnie's going out

[PatBlock]

I thought Barrie's 2 frame lead would have been gobbled up by the time we got to the interval. So at this stage I'm pleasantly surprised. Ronnie's won all of his frames in this match with big breaks, while Barry's only had 5 breaks over 50, so, KEEP IT TIGHT BAZ!

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[cally]

I keep expecting Barry to twitch it at some point.

He's doing well here, better than he did in the final a few years back, eh!

[alabadi]

Come on Barry rooting for you. I will enjoy my mid session break now he has restored his 2 frame lead

[cueman]

Re the press conference with Judd, my view is that losers in matches often say stuff they later regret. They are put in front of the media literally 10 mins after the match has finished. Its not easy to give an unbiased view, you are disappointed to have lost, you haven't played well and then they want you to answer questions about your opponent. I don't suppose any of us know how we would feel to have to give an interview in that situation. Its bad enough losing a league game and how you feel afterwards, to lose in a professional game in the biggest tournament with a lot of pressure on you, I think people need to take this with a pinch of salt.

[Le Ball Sack]

Hawkins is such a game raising ****.

[daffie]

Barry so cool under pressure. Ronnie not performing though. C'mon son just one more...

[crocodile]

Luvverly jubberly Bazza 11-9. Time to enjoy your cup of tea and come back for more of the same.

12 now .....

[daffie]

Higgins through 13-8. Fantastic result!