UK championship match discussion thread

[hegeland]

Yes, that is likeable. I think in Belfast, only Mark Allen and Fergal stayed to write more than one or two autographs. (Fergal even for a good 10-15 mins, even though the clock was nearing midnight and he had a match the next day!)

[hegeland]

Finally we get commentary on the webstream!

[Monique]

The other thing I particularly liked with Selby was that after such a gruelling match (and frame) he signed many autographs for what must have been a good five minutes (when the coverage finished) and looked like he was in no hurry to stop.

Mark seems to be particularly in demand for autographs and generous at giving them. In June in Warshaw, not only did he need some 20 minutes to walk the 20 meters from the minibus to the venue doors ... signing all the way long, but he also scribbled ceaselessly during his matches. Every moment he was seated, people from the security were bringing him things to sign from the audience! and he obliged

[April madness]

Also he never refuses when asked to take a pic with him, have already 2 pics with him

[PaulTheSoave]

Can confirm this. Even after his marathon with Murphy in Sheffield, he walked into the bar and gave me his autograph instantly. Coulld have something to do with his win.

ps. autograph is kept well now.

[nickdyr]

Selby is the new Ebdon, only worse.
For some reason, he gets away with the same tactics many of us dislike Ebdon for. We all remember how Mark tried to slowplay Higgins out of the worldfinal...

At least Ebdon has paid his dues, he has won the big titles and earned the right to play any way he wants to.

Selby is a rookie who should show the veterans some respects until he has something to back up his antics with. (read a couple of titles)

[Wim]

Selby is the new Ebdon, only worse.
For some reason, he gets away with the same tactics many of us dislike Ebdon for. We all remember how Mark tried to slowplay Higgins out of the worldfinal...

At least Ebdon has paid his dues, he has won the big titles and earned the right to play any way he wants to.

Selby is a rookie who should show the veterans some respects until he has something to back up his antics with. (read a couple of titles)

If Fu had played as slowly as Selby the frame would indeed have lasted 2 hours. On Europsort I heard he really would like to play against an Osullivan who is playing at his maximum. If this happens Selby could return to earth sooner then he thinks (a bit like Ding at the masters remember...)

[PaulTheSoave]

That was because I was shouting at him!

Yes, that is likeable. I think in Belfast, only Mark Allen and Fergal stayed to write more than one or two autographs. (Fergal even for a good 10-15 mins, even though the clock was nearing midnight and he had a match the next day!)

[PaulTheSoave]

Maguire on top

I bet this will be a repeat of the NI semi final. Maguire fractions better than Murphy, but enough to clinch the match. Still early days though as Maguire can become unstettled and cross with himself if he misses the odd ball.

[Anastasia]

Selby is the new Ebdon, only worse.
For some reason, he gets away with the same tactics many of us dislike Ebdon for. We all remember how Mark tried to slowplay Higgins out of the worldfinal...

At least Ebdon has paid his dues, he has won the big titles and earned the right to play any way he wants to.

Selby is a rookie who should show the veterans some respects until he has something to back up his antics with. (read a couple of titles)

Tactics of some players are very mutch alike , some think that Selby is the new Ebdon , Cope is the new O'Sulivan , Murphys game remind to Hendrys .

[hegeland]

I said after the last WC, should we ever see Selby meet Maguire in the final, I'd bet my house Selby would win 18-17.

[doorag]

Maguire is on fire at the moment.

[Anastasia]

I said after the last WC, should we ever see Selby meet Maguire in the final, I'd bet my house Selby would win 18-17.

Yes hi have all chances My fondness are for him but I think Maguire is betther
in this stage .

[April madness]

Murphy missing just a bit too much... Strangely to see from a player who played very well just a day ago.

[hegeland]

Pity, this looked like such a promising match. Maguire's hit the zone and Murphy looks shaken. Had this session been 6 frames instead of 8 I think Murphy could have had a chance, because I think he is able to recover, but now the lead is just too big. I can't see Maguire lose from here, whatever happens in the evening session.