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    Well, just got back from a most enjoyable three days in Sheffield. On Thursday, after several pints in The Old Monk, we had to endure a long, drawn out uneventful session by Hamilton and McCulloch. A combination of the drink and the game itself caused me problems in keeping awake! After six frames, we decided to adjourn to the pub!

    Yesterday was much better and excellent to see Parrott dominate the session against Murphy. Even though JP took the session 5-3, it could well have been 6-2 or even 7-1! Great 123 break to level at 8-8.

    I decided to purchase a radio ear piece for the afternoon - well worth it, even if we copped the Great WT!

    In the afternoon we saw a cracking session between Stevens and Allen. Stevens was devastating in the early stages but Allen came back superbly with a string of big breaks. He is great to watch and his action reminds me of Perrie Mans. Left handed, of course, he has a very light grip but gets plenty of power and plays at a great tempo.

    Last night, unfortunately, Murphy got of to a flyer, making a big ton in the first and adding an easy win in the second. Parrott had chances to win both of the next two but missed several easy shots resulting in him losing both. So at 12-8, the final frame seemed almost inevitable.

    This morning Stevens was in great form to lead 7-3 and 9-4 but Allen produced a real gutsy sequence of breaks and pulled upto only 9-7. Should be a cracking final session.

    Have to say, Richard Beere is pretty hopeless has MC. I don't know if he thinks up some of the nicknames himself but he really needs sorting out! Bring back Alan Hughes!

    Good to see The Statman and kellie-text, had a nice drink and chat last night. I saw Chris de bag across the arena too. Very nice sleeveless denim jacket, Sir!

  • #2
    You got yourself a treat there with Ian and the Nottingham Sherrif! I bet Statsy liked the match. The longer, the better!

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    • #3
      Statman came out even before us!

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      • #4
        You could be right there. I also noticed he was not present for a few frames when Stevens and Allen were on. Noticed Kellie sitting on her own. I presumed he went off to the library to publish the first round results.

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        • #5
          Very likely. I think he gave up on the Preston Potter against the Sheriff ot Pottingham in favour of a pint of Tetley in the bar - yuk!

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          • #6
            Actually I came out to get myself a nice cup of tea to sip as I sat through the final frame!

            I did move seats after that so that's why you will have seen my seat empty!

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            • #7
              Well I'll be down there for the next three days. Sorry to have missed you Cyril, sounds like you had a good time though!

              Does anyone know if they will be having the Junior Pot Black final on Thursday morning again?

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              • #8
                They were not sure when the final would be on. If your are there the next three days, we could meet on thursday.

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                • #9
                  I am going tommorrow night for the evening session, i believe its the hamilton or the stevens match, looking forward to it

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                  • #10
                    Originally Posted by Cyril
                    Well, just got back from a most enjoyable three days in Sheffield. On Thursday, after several pints in The Old Monk, we had to endure a long, drawn out uneventful session by Hamilton and McCulloch. A combination of the drink and the game itself caused me problems in keeping awake! After six frames, we decided to adjourn to the pub!

                    Yesterday was much better and excellent to see Parrott dominate the session against Murphy. Even though JP took the session 5-3, it could well have been 6-2 or even 7-1! Great 123 break to level at 8-8.

                    I decided to purchase a radio ear piece for the afternoon - well worth it, even if we copped the Great WT!

                    In the afternoon we saw a cracking session between Stevens and Allen. Stevens was devastating in the early stages but Allen came back superbly with a string of big breaks. He is great to watch and his action reminds me of Perrie Mans. Left handed, of course, he has a very light grip but gets plenty of power and plays at a great tempo.

                    Last night, unfortunately, Murphy got of to a flyer, making a big ton in the first and adding an easy win in the second. Parrott had chances to win both of the next two but missed several easy shots resulting in him losing both. So at 12-8, the final frame seemed almost inevitable.

                    This morning Stevens was in great form to lead 7-3 and 9-4 but Allen produced a real gutsy sequence of breaks and pulled upto only 9-7. Should be a cracking final session.

                    Have to say, Richard Beere is pretty hopeless has MC. I don't know if he thinks up some of the nicknames himself but he really needs sorting out! Bring back Alan Hughes!

                    Good to see The Statman and kellie-text, had a nice drink and chat last night. I saw Chris de bag across the arena too. Very nice sleeveless denim jacket, Sir!


                    only just saw this post

                    thank you cyril for admiring my jacket

                    hope to meet you next year

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                    • #11
                      Originally Posted by chrisdebag
                      only just saw this post

                      thank you cyril for admiring my jacket

                      hope to meet you next year
                      Indeed, will look forward to it. Trust you had a good time.

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                      • #12
                        always do but it is over so quick

                        still havent settled back in yet after all the snooker and hotel bar time

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