Shanghai Masters 2009 - Qualifyers and WC round discussions

[Matt_2745]

I'm probably just being swayed by the fact that I saw Rod play some good stuff last week in the English Open and Pro Challenge events while I've not seen Fergal since March when he collapsed against Burnett. Plus the fact that Rod had a pretty good season last year while Fergal had a bit of a nightmare.

Not to say that Fergal can't turn it around of course.

[spike]

I think both Rod and Fergal would prove to be equally tough..

[FastEddie]

If he can beat Lawler then I would fancy him to win against Fergal. Actually think that Rod will be the tougher test here.

I have the same opinion, also taking into account that Rod's confidence could be high after he won the decisive frame against Guodong.

[Matt_2745]

If he can beat Lawler then I would fancy him to win against Fergal. Actually think that Rod will be the tougher test here.

[RocketRoy1983]

Yes Ken has 2 qualifying matches to win to get to the first round proper and Id like to see him do it myself.

[FastEddie]

Hi guys,

do you have any ideea which is the state of health for Ian McCulloch?

Tomorrow he will play against Simon Bedford for a ticket to final qualifying round against Hawkins, although Bedford whitewashed Song i think McCulloch could easily pass him if he is fit to play his game.

What about Ken's match, against Lawler, can he get to Shanghai?

Thanks

[RocketRoy1983]

Nice 5-2 victory for Gilbert this morning would be nice to see him qualify.

[Matt_2745]

Experience proving crucial this morning then, only one player under 30 winning and that is David Gibert who has been around a good while.

[very.tee]

Awww

I get back to see Daniel Wells is out, shame...

But yay Jimmy though

[RocketRoy1983]

Get in there c'mon Jimmy!!

[wildJONESEYE]

Yes Jimmy will certainly have to up his game one feels.

Well done anyway Jimmy!

yes you got the feeling it could have been 5-0 the other way

Jimmy White 5-0 Bjorn Haneveer
68(35)-38, 74(73)-44(44), 61(34)-53(52), 76(62)-40, 93(47)-24

every frame consisted of chances for hanever you feel Higginson or Harold wont have Trouble taking.

[bongo]

Good start to the season for Jimmy then.

[spike]

Yes Jimmy will certainly have to up his game one feels.

Well done anyway Jimmy!

[Looki]

Jimmy took the match 5-0. Hanneveer didn't play too well and had a bit of bad run once in a while.

[crucible77]

Great 5-0 win for Jimmy