Swail - Bingham Final.

[gavpowell]

He's still in the top 32 - testament to his brilliance.

But you say the current top 16 are the weakest ever, so being in the top 32 doesn't mean much at all does it? He's actually doing worse than the players you think are hopeless...

[visionaire]

A bit unnecessary, poor old Dave. Former ranking event winner and a top bloke.

I spoke to dave at the PHC 07, a very nice, friendly, warm guy. Had a beer with him and Ian McCulloch, and he was pleasant company!

[Signal Fire]

But you say the current top 16 are the weakest ever, so being in the top 32 doesn't mean much at all does it? He's actually doing worse than the players you think are hopeless...

No ,because DH is past his prime. If he was playing his '90's game today, he'd be dominating.

But he'll be back to his best this week - you'll see.

Why are you on my case so much?

[Signal Fire]

I spoke to dave at the PHC 07, a very nice, friendly, warm guy. Had a beer with him and Ian McCulloch, and he was pleasant company!

Doesn't surprise me - DH is a gentleman genius.

[matoski]

Bingham will be beaten in the next round by Jo Perry. Swail will lose to Doherty. That's how will hapend. The final will be Ryan Day vs Shaun Murphy.

[missneworleans]

Hmmm interesting....than why didn't Mark Davis didn't make a comeback and dind'y win Williams 10-9?

[gavpowell]

No ,because DH is past his prime. If he was playing his '90's game today, he'd be dominating.

But he'll be back to his best this week - you'll see.

Why are you on my case so much?

Because I am the Billy Goats Gruff.

[snooker warrior]

Ok, i admit, i was maybe a little wide of the mark saying the whole top 16 would be out by round 2.

But i still confidently predict that this Championship will be won by a qualifier - and looking at the current draw, Swail vs Bingham looks odds on - but if Harold beats Murphy (as i predict he will), i'm putting DH in the driving seat.

I called a Harold - Swail final the other day, and it's still on the cards.

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[Signal Fire]

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Ok, now Murphy has had more of the legendary luck his game has become synonomous with, it's a Bingham - King semi-final all over.

[Grinderman]

I too forsee a Swail - Bingham final, although Joe Perry is a tough opponent for Bingers- he has what it takes to lift the trophy.

[ADR147]

I'd fancy Bingham to beat either Dott or Perry, and Swail played well i thought - he should ease past Doherty or Wenbo in round 2.

Once they're in the quarters, i predict the momentum will carry them all the way - only peak Harold stands in Binghams way; i can't see anyone stopping Swail in the top half.

hard to argue with this as far as bingham goes - i have no idea why he was 175-1 at the start. as for swail i am not so sure.

[ADR147]

I too forsee a Swail - Bingham final, although Joe Perry is a tough opponent for Bingers- he has what it takes to lift the trophy.

c'mon shrek.