2016 World Championship discussion

[PaddyLowson]

Got to say it's been an interesting opening so far with the matches reasonably poised. Carter will have been disappointed to be 5-4 from 5-1 but would have taken 5-4 at 9:55 this morning. 6-2 to Fu is by no means insurmountable if Ebdon can get off to a good start tonight.

I don't think McManus leading 6-3 is that surprising an outcome - with the fact that Maguire led 3-1 making a 6-3 deficit rather surprising. - Murphy against McGill looks like it'll go close in the same way Murphy v Cope went all the way to the decider in 2014. I think as long as Carter keeps ahead he'll win - as obvious as that sounds but having led by four frames to slip behind will be a real blow. Ideally Carter will want to get three of the first four to go 8-5 up.

[Billy]

What the hell is with McManus' facial expressions when he misses?? It's almost like he's talking to himself. I watched him go in-off from a safety shot earlier, and he started nodding his head, pointing down the table... he even drew a little 'air' box with his fingers

Maguire amuses me too. He often gets so frustrated with his game that he starts to find it amusing and looks on the point of the giggles.

[cally]

Laughing on the outside but very very angry on the inside.

Anyone with a temperament like mags will never win the WC.

[Billy]

Anyone with a temperament like mags will never win the WC.

I was thinking the exact same thing while watching him throw the rest about earlier.

[daffie]

Tough frame to loose for Bingham...5-7 behind now.

FRB and his wife can barely keep their eyes open (rough couple of nights for them methinks)

[PatBlock]

That 12th frame could be a biggie for Carter, really surprised Bingsy missed the brown. Very enjoyable match this.

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[daffie]

Ali starting to loose the plot...again

But then again he manages to go 8-5 in front

[billabong]

Fu Thru ten tu

[daffie]

Nice one.

Ali 8-5 up now.

[Billy]

Damn, it was much funkier, wasn't it? They should bring it back.

[daffie]

Damn, it was much funkier, wasn't it? They should bring it back.

I've been saying it for many years now....yes they should bring the old tune back!

[Rane]

Was Bingham suggesting the cushions didn´t react as expected, or was he angry with himself ?

[billabong]

Was Bingham suggesting the cushions didn´t react as expected, or was he angry with himself ?

I know McManus as making lots of references to the cushions during his session.

Was that the same table Bingham was on ?

[cally]

Fu Thru ten tu

Brilliant.. Lol

[andy carson]

I know McManus as making lots of references to the cushions during his session.

Was that the same table Bingham was on ?

carter is having issues as well with them, looks like they have stuck pinball flippers on them the bounces coming off