Shanghai Masters 2009 - Qualifyers and WC round discussions

[Mal]

thats the problam the young players have they are 1 dimensional and hasent got a second string to theire bow...

people say standards are higher these days down the rankings with brilliant young players Marcus Campbell being a pro since 1991 and he is making so called better players look like nothing.

Quite right - the game isn't all about break building and even with ability there is much more to it than just looking good! There is skill to the tactical side and Trump will develop that over time, but hasn't done to a high standard as yet.

[superaussie]

4-2 campbell the come back is on

[Mal]

Yes, good stuff from Trump - that's what he IS good at - He needs more of that as it doesn't look like he will be able to scrap the game out in close frames. I'd prefer to see Trump come good as he is good to watch.

[postman]

Having known Marcus since he was 12 I hope he holds on and wins as he has never really fulfilled his potential and one really good season could see him push for a top 32 place which would be some reward for his many years on the circuit.

[spike]

Quite surprising to see Harold and Hamilton trailing in their matches as they are.

[wildJONESEYE]

Yes, good stuff from Trump - that's what he IS good at - He needs more of that as it doesn't look like he will be able to scrap the game out in close frames. I'd prefer to see Trump come good as he is good to watch.

point im making is the same way experiance match players stopping todays youth comming through the same was of the 90s..

nothing has really changed in the last 20 years with standards..

[Mal]

Not surprised at either actually. Cope is clearly a very good player and was close to beating Higgins at WC. Hamilton hasn't been on form for a while now.

Harold started last season well reaching a final, but could hardly win a match in the 2nd half of the season, whereas Higginson made a few final stages and is well placed to potentially get in the top 32 with a few good runs.

[Matt_2745]

How is Judd's long potting today? Was a bit wayward when he lost to Judd the other day in Leeds.

[wildJONESEYE]

How is Judd's long potting today? Was a bit wayward when he lost to Judd the other day in Leeds.

judd lost to judd lol

[Matt_2745]

Oops, I meant Joyce

[RocketRoy1983]

World snooker webbie has no updated scored

[wildJONESEYE]

World snooker webbie has no updated scored

Match 49 – Mark King 4-4 Stuart Pettman
Match 50 – Judd Trump 2-5 Marcus Campbell
Match 51 – Liang Wenbo v David Gilbert (held over to Shanghai)
Match 52 – Dave Harold 2-3 Andrew Higginson
Match 53 – Michael Holt 4-3 Jamie Burnett
Match 54 – Jamie Cope 5-0 Anthony Hamilton
Match 55 – Fergal O’Brien 2-3 Ken Doherty
Match 56 - Barry Hawkins 5-1 Simon Bedford

[RocketRoy1983]

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Poor form from Trump he'll be bitterly disappointed by that but by the same token many congratulations to Marcus Campbell.

[wildJONESEYE]

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Poor form from Trump he'll be bitterly disappointed by that but by the same token many congratulations to Marcus Campbell.

its really making me angry i was looking forward to seing Hendry v Trump for the second time and its never happened because for the second time hes lost to a player with respect he shouldnt if he has ambitions to be a champion..

[spike]

King beats Pettman 5-4. Boss will be happy with that then.