2019 English Open

[DeanH]

starting today - as if you did not know

first TV match Barry Hawkins v Amine Amiri
what a "baptism of fire" for Amine
From Morocco, Amine is the current winner of the Africa Games Men's event and the African Nominee for the Pro Tour

good luck to him

[DeanH]

edit - on TV table but not on TV, ES Player only till 1230 today

[kayen147]

Was going to talk about Amine Amiri, glad u did already. He is the first Moroccan player on the pro tour, native of Casablanca, he was first reconized in the uk 8 ball scene(most popular variant of billard here). he is nicknamed 'Messi' locally, mainly for two reasons : his skills and execution on the table and his resemblance to the football player. He plays in the Sheffield academy Casablanca.

[DeanH]

thanks for the additional information
do you know how old he is?
looks young


I watched his progress through the AfricaGames



a few pots now to settle down - I don't want to say anything as when I do I tend to jinx the player

[kayen147]

Hes 25 yo, he must be feeling the pressure, not everyday you play your first pro match and against the hawk.

[DeanH]

ah well,
Hope he enjoyed it and starting for a good career as a pro

[Neil Taperell]

Forgot these matches were only best of 7's ……..much prefer the best of 9's .

[DeanH]

I did try the SnookerRadio but the volume level are just to low, barely hear the words

[Neil Taperell]

Good turn around by Ben Woollaston from 3-1 down , looks like he will win the decider . 62 up with 75 left on .

[Neil Taperell]

And just as I post this Andrew Higginson is back in on a break...…...........looks like I've cursed Ben !!!

[Neil Taperell]

But more importantly...…...what does the venue smell like ?????

[Neil Taperell]

Phew!!!!...…….well done Ben !

[DeanH]

And just as I post this Andrew Higginson is back in on a break...…...........looks like I've cursed Ben !!!

nope - he stuck in there for you

[Neil Taperell]

2 Centuries from Yan Bingtao , but on the end of another defeat .

[DeanH]

West of England Open winner, amateur Mark Lloyd, gets a frame off Joe Perry - 2-1 down at the mo....