UK Champ. 2009 - Semi-final Discussion

[Odrl]

You can put me in the category of people who enjoy the likes of Davis and Hendry. I want to see snooker played as well as it can be played, as often as possible. And that type of player does that the most, whether you want them to or not.

So, I won't mind Higgins winning convincingly tonight, as long as the snooker is good.

[King T]

That's the reason why he's one of my all-time favourite players. You never know which Ronnie would turn up, so he's not as dominant as he should be which is great because I hate dominance..I'm almost happy that I've never seen Hendry's peak times, as I would hate him more than anybody else on the world because the way he approached the game, he was killing it. I know not many thinks the same, let's say many will say those times were the glory years of snooker.. In fact, I think those times were Hendry's glory years, rather than the sport's.


And I'll watch the evening session knowing that Ronnie is going to lose. That's the part of being a Ronnie fan..

By the way, I don't even know why I just wrote such a long and partly off-topic comment above

Your point is very valid my friend!

However, being completely unpredictable is also awful, i think. I mean, if Sullivan was the genius we all know, makes a tremendous 147, screws Carter and wins 18-8, the next tournament he's not cuing so well and loses 9-8 or 9-7, that would be completely fine.

But screwing up everyone once then getting screwed capriciously when least expected, that's not fun!

Trust me my friend I'd hate Hendry too if I saw him winning the world championship 7 times in 10 years, but I'd hate Sullivan more if he made me stay awake (since it's 7pm GMT it's 10pm in my country which means matches usually end by 11:30-12 mid-night) and enjoy watching him win 9-3, 9-3, 9-3 then losing horribly.

To be honest, I don't want to sound rude or anything, but I was hoping to see a final consisting of Sullivan and Ding, maybe then the rocket would cause some tears to drop just like the masters 2007

[montoya10]

Your point is very valid my friend!

However, being completely unpredictable is also awful, i think. I mean, if Sullivan was the genius we all know, makes a tremendous 147, screws Carter and wins 18-8, the next tournament he's not cuing so well and loses 9-8 or 9-7, that would be completely fine.

But screwing up everyone once then getting screwed capriciously when least expected, that's not fun!

Trust me my friend I'd hate Hendry too if I saw him winning the world championship 7 times in 10 years, but I'd hate Sullivan more if he made me stay awake (since it's 7pm GMT it's 10pm in my country which means matches usually end by 11:30-12 mid-night) and enjoy watching him win 9-3, 9-3, 9-3 then losing horribly.

To be honest, I don't want to sound rude or anything, but I was hoping to see a final consisting of Sullivan and Ding, maybe then the rocket would cause some tears to drop just like the masters 2007

No, you're not sounding rude at all. I got your point, completely. You find it very difficult to accept the wavy performance of Ronnie through the same tournament, which is not acceptable in my opinion, too.

I'd enjoy a final lineup of Ronnie-Ding more, also. But never say never is my life motto, so even when I call something a lock, I leave a door open

[Wim]

No, you're not sounding rude at all. I got your point, completely. You find it very difficult to accept the wavy performance of Ronnie through the same tournament, which is not acceptable in my opinion, too.

I'd enjoy a final lineup of Ronnie-Ding more, also. But never say never is my life motto, so even when I call something a lock, I leave a door open

Indeed, Ronnie - Ding is more magic than Higgins - Ding.
First session tonight 3 - 1 for O'Sullivan, from there anything can happen.
Of course we don't have to be too categoric about ROS, Higgins is a fantastic player but for some dark reason I always found his game missed some excitment.

[King T]

Indeed, Ronnie - Ding is more magic than Higgins - Ding.
First session tonight 3 - 1 for O'Sullivan, from there anything can happen.
Of course we don't have to be too categoric about ROS, Higgins is a fantastic player but for some dark reason I always found his game missed some excitment.

You stole the words right out of my mouth! Something about him is just not right, I mean I swear to god I watched Sullivan's 147's (NIT, Masters Vs Selby and WSC vs Mark Williams) a million times yet the excitement never gone down and when the crowd starts losing it my eyes get watery.

However, when Higgins is doing a maximum, I forget that fact in the middle of the frame.

[Alex0paul]

Disgraceful crowd cheering when Higgins fouled.

[April madness]

Disgraceful crowd cheering when Higgins fouled.

but you, of course, enjoy one sided matches today

[Alex0paul]

but you, of course, enjoy one sided matches today

Not really. I don't like one sided matches unless its against Murphy. When Dott was slaughtering O'Sullivan in the WC, I want him to get a couple back to make it a bit more exciting.

[King T]

7-2 for higgins!

[Wim]

Not really. I don't like one sided matches unless its against Murphy. When Dott was slaughtering O'Sullivan in the WC, I want him to get a couple back to make it a bit more exciting.

Dott slaughtering Osullivan...,you must be the only one remembering this as relevant

[missneworleans]

I just got home and obviosly stunned
8-2 Higgins

[jonnylovessn8ker]

great......... 2-8

time to turn off the tv....

[very.tee]

As much as I want John to win...

I want a comeback!!!

Come On Ronnie! Make it a bit more exciting...

[Odrl]

Well, at least he got a century. I was getting tired of Hendon and Hallett overstating how well Higgins was playing. Once again O'Sullivan had chances in both frames.

[King T]

Sullivan is looking absolutely vulnerable