Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Allen

[jonnylovessn8ker]

A very disappointing match. Allen shouldn't be pleased with his performance. A number of players would have knocked him out today, saving the "ready to win a tournament" nonsense for when it's deserved. He beat a disinterested Ronnie, who was only that way because he was facing someone he didn't respect. He played better at the WC when he beat Ronnie, but even that wasn't a breakthrough performance of any kind. Today Ronnie claimed that Allen played "really well." He was having a laugh. I wish Mark King was playing him in the next round

i'm under the impression that allen is a cocky little kid.
his comments and gestures when he beat ronnie in WC 2009 were just anything but respectful. someone should teach this kid a lesson, and woop his butt, and shove his cue up his.....

looking back at ronnie's past head to head with allen, ronnie has always seemd aloof and distinerested when hes up against allen. is there something between them?

[spike]

looking back at ronnie's past head to head with allen, ronnie has always seemd aloof and distinerested when hes up against allen. is there something between them?

Allen does not fear O'Sullivan and O'Sullivan knows it....that's about the long and the short of it..

[Looki]

I don't understand these comments that Allen shouldn't be pleased with his performance or that Ronnie should retire (wtf?!), Mark played well, maybe not spectacular but he did enough to beat a player who has been a major force in this tournament for years. He didn't freeze which could happen to a lot of players against Ronnie at Wembley. And Ronnie didn't play well, happens to every player now and then and if a player doesn't play well he deserves to lose. So I take it as sour grapes from bitter Ronnie fans...

Anyways,

Well done Mark Allen!

[missneworleans]

Well I knew this will happen!
Really strange strange tourny...

[very.tee]

No, Ali ruined the fantasy team already!!!

And this is NOT the fantasy game thread so go post somewhere else


I felt like I wasted two hours watching telly so I agree with you, it must have been extremely annoying for those paying good money at the venue!!!

I don't mind him playing good and not winning like he's done on many occasions. All I wanted to see was one of his sublime breaks but no, I was denied even that!!!

Yes he did but it doesn't have to be a complete wash-out...

Yes ok ok! Since when have you been in charge?


In a way I'm lucky I didn't watch it and I hope if I see him in Sheffield he'll play better

Onwards and upwards, eh? Come On Mags! :snooker:

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Yes he did but it doesn't have to be a complete wash-out...

Yes ok ok! Since when have you been in charge?


In a way I'm lucky I didn't watch it and I hope if I see him in Sheffield he'll play better

Onwards and upwards, eh? Come On Mags! :snooker:

Someone has to keep you in check!!!

[very.tee]

Someone has to keep you in check!!!

Yeah yeah Who's going off topic now hmmm?

Anyway I think Stephen needs our help to buck the trend of this tournament so far!

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Yeah yeah Who's going off topic now hmmm?

Anyway I think Stephen needs our help to buck the trend of this tournament so far!

Well... You started, silly.tee!!! I was just trying to keep you in check, but dancing with sharks would be an easier task!

I'm not interested in the other match... Fu's hypnotising rhythm makes me fall asleep but I hope Mags wins it.

[very.tee]

Well... You started, silly.tee!!! I was just trying to keep you in check, but dancing with sharks would be an easier task!

I'm not interested in the other match... Fu's hypnotising rhythm makes me fall asleep but I hope Mags wins it.

You should know me too well to even try

It's 1-1 now, tune into other thread for full details

[nicenut]

yes you are right Neil...I was there...Ronnie not playing well and seem very boring with the game...I am so surprise he conceded the frame even just one snooker required.....????

[ore]

Citing family life and his committment to his family. Kind of like when Williams started palying playing badly. But the difference between them two is Ronnie isnt getting any younger so when it comes to the time he wants to commit more to the game, he may have aged a bit which could affect him trying to get to his best form.

Wondering then how things would have looked today if quarterfinal was scheduled not for Friday.

Somewhat surprising, even for O'Sullivan, not to see him playing on for snookers there.

A little different attitude than against Robertson or Williams last year.

Seems like this year lower ranked players are more motivated to play for money...

[ore]

what are you on about that was one of the most even tempered and gentlemanly sides of ronnie i have ever seen, he was actually a model professional after that defeat - good for him i say.

how much did you pocket this time?

[iksotam]

what are you on about that was one of the most even tempered and gentlemanly sides of ronnie i have ever seen, he was actually a model professional after that defeat - good for him i say.

When i say unproffessionally, i mean his attitude towards the match itself. He conceided a frame with only one snooker needed to tie. He was making very much insane shot selections throughout the match, which showed that he does not care at all about the match and his fans who came in huge number to watch him. When he poted a long opening red, but did not land nicely on the black, he refused to play with the extended spider off the black and back to baulk, but chose to play safety shot off the green on which he was snookered. That long yellow which he took on and missed by a mile was disgrace for the main tour itself. My point is, if he does not want to bother him self with snooker anymore, then maybe it will be best for him and his vast number of fans if he retires, and switch to long distance running.

[João]

Allen does not fear O'Sullivan and O'Sullivan knows it....that's about the long and the short of it..

No player with a brain should fear Ronnie these days. He's done.

[LittleMissAlexa]

Masters Loses

Even though the Masters is prestigious its not the worst tournament to get knocked out in due to it being non ranking