King v White discussion thread

[Rane]

I'd agree with that. The problem is how would Jimmy have coped playing someone on form? Wouldn't have been nearly as entertaining a match. But we can speculate all we like, Jimmy was picked, the arenas full, lets all just enjoy the snooker

While I was watching I was thinking the same.

[noel]

We WON!!!!! Ronay LOST! http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...ad.php?t=21928



=o)

Noel

[Odrl]

So it's over...

It was something like most of us expected I suppose. White didn't play well at all, and King was mediocre at best. It really is a shame that Liang Wenbo isn't in this part of the draw, I think he would have added a lot to the tournament.

Whether this decision will indeed result in an increased audience only time will tell, but I remain skeptical.

Looking forward to the rest of the tournament now.

[The Boss]

Weather change

Whirlwind blown away. Next up:



Hot fuse: King will hope to blow out Maguire's fire

[wildhoney28]

Jimmy was so poor.It was the worst match at the Masters since years.
what a waste of wild card...

[miscuehamburg]

So, the show is over. Great sportmannship from Jimmy, a few cool pots, a load of missed easy pots and a safety game that does not deserve that name. I think it has become obvious why he is some nr 62 in the rankings. Sad to see him get beaten by the c-game of his opponent, though. I hope we'll see better snooker tomorrow & the next wild cards being given for more capable players.

[spike]

The match was exactly what i expected, there were the odd flashes of brilliance from White but all in all it was an embarrassing performance from the Whirlwind.

King will certainly have to improve for his next match against Maguire tomorrow night, but i have to say i dont fancy his chances..

[matoski]

Even though Maguire is a class a head of King, he is able to throw in a horrible performance as well. I think the odds are 60/40 in favour of Maguire.

[jamesa54321]

You've got to give King credit though, he was the innocent bystander caught up in the circus act tonight.

[noel]

Jimmy was so poor.It was the worst match at the Masters since years.
what a waste of wild card...

You're missing the forest for the trees mate.
Nobody who knows anything about snooker would expect either player to be competitive enough to really go anywhere in The Masters....
BUT... they held a great "RALLY" on behalf on snooker and generated lots of enthusiasm. Barry should be pleased.

VIVA SNOOKER!!!



=o(

Noel

[cazmac1]

I agree that it must have been embarrassing for Jimmy But what’s King’s Excuse, I think my granny would beat the both of them. I don't think I'll be tuning into watch King again, I find his manner on and around the table very irritating.

[CueAntW147]

Jimmy was just unlucky.........

Only joking, overall i thought King was pretty poor, Jimmy was feeling the pressure of expectation but sadly we all have to concede the passage of time, he had his chances & showed flashes of the old magic, my heart hoped for better, my head says it was about right.

I've enjoyed all the pre match banter on the forum though since the wildcard was announced & regardless of who agreed or dis-agreed with the decision i still enjoyed seeing him walking into the Masters again.

Wish he could have pulled it out the bag...........but not to worry......he is & will always be a legend of the game & i'll always enjoy watching him play whether it be in competitive or exhibition matches as will all his fans .........

[checkSide]

I actually fell asleep towards the end of this match. At least I saw Mark King's entrance, that was the best bit!!

Still, it's always nice to say I told you so!

Jimmy will exit the Masters round 1, in a blaze of missed easy pots and bungled safeties.

[hegeland]

I still don't understand 2 things:

1. Why does everyone keep going on about Jimmy White, then when he finally plays in a big TV event again everyone starts complaining.

2, If you think it's such a ****-poor excuse for a professional match, with both players not deserving the chances that come to them, then why are you watching?

I thought we all loved snooker and it's atmosphere. Can't deny there;s a hell of an atmosphere out there!

1. Because you could know beforehand it would be a waste of time to watch and it's important to highlight how inexplicable it is that this in any way shape or form was supposed to promote snooker into the 2010's.

2. I wasn't.

If you had Alex Higgins, Ray Reardon and a free bar there'd also be a great atmosphere, doesn't mean it would promote the game to a new generation!

[CueAntW147]

Nice to see a venue buzzing & packed though........

Couldn't have imagined any other player generating this great atmosphere & where ever snooker goes from here we need more of this regardless of who plays ......