Grand Prix tournament discussion thread

[JPK123]

Speaking of Murphy, did anyone see the "Photo Album" feature on him on the BBC earlier?

He was talking about how badly bullied he was at school, and how that had made him a stronger person. I felt quite sorry for him actually (but then, who's the megabucks snooker star now?).

Any compassion from you there Alex?

[hegeland]

I am a man of principles so I'm cheering for Murphy.

[samasnookerfan]

I am a man of principles so I'm cheering for Murphy.

Wheres the principles in that?
I'll be cheering on anyone who plays against Murphy, as he is probably my least favourite player.
To be fair Day should have beaten him today but played a couple of careless shots that cost him.

[Black_cat]

Ronnie putting on his sensible hat at the post-match press conference :
"I was all right there, I suppose," muttered O'Sullivan.

"I played all right, but I think the less I say the better sometimes. I get myself in trouble otherwise." No s***, Sherlock!
All right...Mhm...

[Maija]

I am a man of principles so I'm cheering for Murphy.

Saaaam! I was riiiiiight

I didn't see the Photoalbum thing on Ronnie, but I've seen the one on John Higgins. Now I need to see a dentist ASAP.

[Black_cat]

He was talking about how badly bullied he was at school, and how that had made him a stronger person.

That's disgusting and cruel and outrageous, really. The bullying. But on the other hand the middle-school bullies tend to fail, later.
Sorry for the off-topic, but Murphy seems to have been the perfect victim for the bullies and for that he has my utter compassion.
That being said, I don't like to see him win although he's a fine player.

[Maija]

Higgins v Fu 1-0 with a very lovely ton from John, mostly made with pinks.
Maguire v Liu 1-0 too.

[doorag]

How are anybody supposed to stop Higgins, he's absolutely spellbounding at the moment.. I really hope Fu wins the match, but I cant really see it happening (and he's playing really well too!).

Ronnie had a rotten day at the office today I must say.. Luckily he didn't have to face the toughest opponent. Judge played some excellent safety though!

Hope he improves his game. Have a feeling Swail's gonna put up quite a fight.

[Maija]

How are anybody supposed to stop Higgins, he's absolutely spellbounding at the moment..

Well, Fu seems to have found a possible way, involving stashing all the reds along one cushion and lots of back and forth.

Higgins v Fu 3-2
Carter v Perry 2-3
Ebdon v Hawkins 3-1
Maguire v Liu 2-2

[PaulTheSoave]

Fu on a 147

2 reds left, 1 tight on the right hand cusion

[PaulTheSoave]

pots the red, and misses a slighly easy black! Drama!

[doorag]

Sure hope i jinxed John! Go Marco! And go Liu!

[doorag]

Wouldn't say the black was easy..

[Maija]

Higgins took the next frame. What a beautiful green! 3-4

Maguire pulls one back too. 3-3

Ali Carter did as well: 3-4 against Perry.

[doorag]

I look away one second and Higgins pulls of shot of the tournament (the green). Anyone care to describe it for me?