2016 World Championship discussion

[daffie]

Shame he couldn't get to 10 - 10 but what a fightback from Baz, he's certainly giving us some entertainment this year isn't he.
He looked a bit deflated after loosing that last frame I thought, just hope he's got enough in the tank to keep it going.

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A very scrappy affair by both players atm. But all the more tense and enjoyable Really hoping for a ffd tussle and midnight finish :snooker:

[Erwan_BZH]

The Tartan Tussle is quite a scrappy thing too. Lots of misses on both sides and now with Angles looking to make it 11 all, it's very open. Deep down, I was convinced from the start it would be a very tight match but now, I think angles could go all the way if Higgins doesn't step up a gear...
Meanwhile, Ding is enjoying the length of the battle.......

[Erwan_BZH]

Now then....McManus one frame away from victory after producing a superb ton! Tension till the end! Higgins against the wall....

[cueman]

This is truly the biggest shock in the game if McManus was to reach the semi final at 45 years of age. Considering the standard of the players today and the fact he's done very little in the game is remarkable.

All this and the fact he's playing with a new cue that he's not been using long makes it even the more amazing.

[streamer45]

what's happening tonight, ultra tense final sessions , loving it

[daffie]

Fantastic drama and tension all around tonight!

Barry managing to pinch the 22nd frame...10-12 behind now. It could still happen...

Can't wait to watch the conclusion of the other Q4.

:snooker:

[cueman]

And that's it McManus, against all the odds, reaching a semi final again, 23 years since his last!! Remarkable.

[gmg]

Fantastic. Amazing achievement for McManus. Hopes of the fairytale live on.

[daffie]

And that's it McManus, against all the odds, reaching a semi final again, 23 years since his last!! Remarkable.

Wow! That's fantastic, well done Angles. What a great story.

[Cov86]

Well I'm glad McManus is through.... someone I can support now Williams is out. First time in the semis in over 20 years... that is an incredible achievement. I hope he does himself justice in the next round. Hopefully Fu comes through the other game as well.

[cueman]

Just shows you, that if you find a bit of form, get a good draw, anything can happen.

[DeanH]

2016 World Championship discussion

superb performance by Mcmanus

[Erwan_BZH]

I'm stunned, to say the least. Being a huge Higgins fan I'm obviously gutted to see him lose but in the meantime, I really like Alan so I'm delighted to see him through, at 45 years of age. Remarkable performance from the old Scot! He played at a trully high standard all the match and proved once again how a tactical master he is. Incredible to see him in the semis....

Still a stunning defeat for Higgins. Now Ding is clearly THE favorite to win it all. It is his year but Angles will be a tough cookie (should I say scottish shortbrrrread? :P)

[cyberheater]

I've just got home to find out that McManus has beaten Higgins and is now in the World Champion semi-finals. It's simply unbelievable.

Well done McManus. Imagine if he won the event 0_o

[Csmith]

Very happy for McManus. I didn't get to see much of it as I've been sweating the Fu/Hawkins match. What a story if he made the finals. I want to say that he won't get through Ding, but I would have said that about Higgins.

This is why I love the World Championships and it's long format. There is always an engrossing narrative that develops over the course of the event, no matter what happens.