2016 Northern Ireland Open

[Big Splash!]

Interesting to hear Jimmy say it costs around £25,000 a season to compete on the tour...no small change if your not getting very far in comps

If you around 64th, you'll be earning a good teaching salary and getting your expenses covered by a sponsor. Obviously, just one or two are going to go on and break into the top 16 and make serious money though anyone 16-64 is going to be comfortable, if they have sponsors. And what's the price of 'living the dream' and the chance to break through and win big tournaments? Allen moaning about money all the time. Very sad.

[Ramon]

any interviews with Mark King and any idea what was going on in his match yesterday?

Abit of strange stuff he pulled off frame 3 (hence, a little chat with Ref). but no suche big deal, he played well. especially that 60 break at the end. It was'nt a easy table.

[Bigmeek]

Abit of strange stuff he pulled off frame 3 (hence, a little chat with Ref). but no suche big deal, he played well. especially that 60 break at the end. It was'nt a easy table.

There was strange stuff going on in F2 as well. Mark needed a few snookers and carried on playing. Ayouri started playing left handed and smashed the balls about a few times. At the end of frame Ayouri did a "fist pump" and a "Yeeesssss". Don't think Mark was too impressed. Maybe saw it as bad manners.

[Ramon]

There was strange stuff going on in F2 as well. Mark needed a few snookers and carried on playing. Ayouri started playing left handed and smashed the balls about a few times. At the end of frame Ayouri did a "fist pump" and a "Yeeesssss". Don't think Mark was too impressed. Maybe saw it as bad manners.

Yeah, glad u mentioned that.

The problem is, Not every one is ROS or Jimmy w. He should realize that . Even what Mark did in frame 3. Not exactly what i would call : an act of sportmanship. but this should'nt effect his opponent in any way .He got his warning from Ref and that's it. It's not exactly my cup of tea either. But dealing with pressure is the main of part of snooker.
A player at this Level schould be able to handel it.
If not? then he is not good enough at the time.

[karlos fandango]

I'm glad Hamilton doesn't get through every tournament..it's worse than watching paint dry...reminds me of Peter Ebdon...come on Barry get him beat I'm losing the will to live

[jrc750]

I'm glad Hamilton doesn't get through every tournament..it's worse than watching paint dry...reminds me of Peter Ebdon...come on Barry get him beat I'm losing the will to live

That 138 clearance was nice to watch tho

[DeanH]

I'm glad Hamilton doesn't get through every tournament..it's worse than watching paint dry...reminds me of Peter Ebdon...come on Barry get him beat I'm losing the will to live

Strange how people see snooker differently, I find Hawkins nor that enjoyable to watch but I do Hamilton
But I also find Hamilton frustrating to watch across the years as I think he certainly should have done better getting to the business end of more tournaments

[karlos fandango]

Strange how people see snooker differently, I find Hawkins nor that enjoyable to watch but I do Hamilton
But I also find Hamilton frustrating to watch across the years as I think he certainly should have done better getting to the business end of more tournaments

The lads got talent...but Jesus he takes forever to play the simplest of shots..if he were on telly a lot I would understand people saying snooker is boring

[karlos fandango]

And what's with the stupid gay rings on his shirt arms...looks like he should be in a casino

[itsnoteasy]

I can't watch Bingham, it's his crab like bridge hand it does my head in. I also can't watch Liang Wenbo, there is something freaky going on with his bridge hand index finger, it looks dislocated or something, freaks me out

[karlos fandango]

I can't watch Bingham, it's his crab like bridge hand it does my head in. I also can't watch Liang Wenbo, there is something freaky going on with his bridge hand index finger, it looks dislocated or something, freaks me out

Lol not just me then..

[jonny66]

Apparently Anthony Hamilton has already won this, as he beat Mark King last night

[DeanH]

I can't watch Bingham, it's his crab like bridge hand it does my head in. I also can't watch Liang Wenbo, there is something freaky going on with his bridge hand index finger, it looks dislocated or something, freaks me out

I think we chatted about the in the past that he did have a serious movement when addressing the ball, so much so that I thought he would do himself an injury; ) seems to have calmed it down recently

[Ramon]

Nothing beats those jumping in the air actions of Liang Wenbo . Love to see him doing that !!

[itsnoteasy]

I think we chatted about the in the past that he did have a serious movement when addressing the ball, so much so that I thought he would do himself an injury; ) seems to have calmed it down recently

It's not his movement on the shot it's his index finger on his bridge hand it's definitely at a freaky angle, gives me the heebeegeebies.