2019 World Snooker Championship

[Mark187187]

I think Cahill is playing very well, stealing frames and punishing mistakes. Doing better than expected, and better than a few members of the top 16 would be in the same situation.

Ronnie looked so good in the first, so definitely up for it. Hopefully he'll pull it back to make a closer contest. Glad I'm not him though- 'fans' turn against him pretty quick when he has a bad session. They'll love him again if he comes through though...fickle.

[herbie]

Hold on. It's not over yet!

[lennon11]

All to do with his attitude towards this competition, if he doesn't fancy trying hard for long matches for 2 weeks, give the competition a miss like he does the other tournaments he doesn't want to play in.

[ken147]

Where is Steve Feeney? This seems like the pre-Steve version of Ronnie.

Where's Professor Steve Peters (Chimp Paradox)? Ronnie needs him more.

[neuronic]

Definitely Ronnie's not looking good. On the other hand I think James already is startin to feel it a bit... this might get pretty edgy.

[Stony152]

Where is Steve Feeney? This seems like the pre-Steve version of Ronnie.

[stephenm2682]

He should be embarrassed at his performance, utter shambolic

[cueman]

Hate to say it, looks like Ronnie is going home. He's not at the races today and Cahill is fearless.

He can't handle pressure at crucible. Simple as that.

[ken147]

Hate to say it, looks like Ronnie is going home. He's not at the races today and Cahill is fearless.

[Neil Taperell]

Yep , the real Ronnie is back !

Or is he , expected him to win this easily this morning . But young James looking good with a 2 frame advantage .

[DeanH]

lovely green down the rail and a sweet brown

[DeanH]

Now he needs to get rid of those awful sideburns.

and maybe have a go at the glabella while he is at it :wink:

[Mr Snooker]

here's a trivia question for you all who are the only two players to play each other at the Crucible on the day of their birthdays. What year was it and at what stage of the contest.

[neuronic]

Happy Birthday, Barry!

[Mr Snooker]

Shame Barry Hawkins not playing today he is 40 today. It would have been nice for him to play at the Crucible on the day of his Birthday. As anybody done this played snooker at the crucible the day they turned 40.