Welsh Open match discussion

[The Boss]

The difference was Ronnie's safety success and shot selection. They both missed a few pots, but Ronnie's safety on the whole was better. His shot selection was pretty faultless too, while Murphy's was questionable at times.

[Wim]

The difference was Ronnie's safety success and shot selection. They both missed a few pots, but Ronnie's safety on the whole was better. His shot selection was pretty faultless too, while Murphy's was questionable at times.

you mean he was the better player

[The Boss]

you mean he was the better player

I was correcting Murphy too. It was more than just having the better chances. He has to ask himself why Ronnie had the better chances

[janverhaas]

I liked the way Shaun stayed behind to sigh autographs after losing tonight. That showed a lot of class as he must have been very disappointed with his performance tonight.

Well done Shaun! You are an example as to how a player should conduct themselves.

[Wim]

I liked the way Shaun stayed behind to sigh autographs after losing tonight. That showed a lot of class as he must have been very disappointed with his performance tonight.

Well done Shaun! You are an example as to how a player should conduct themselves.

I do agree with this - the man showed some class towards his fans after the match.

[Alex0paul]

"I feel the only real difference was that Ronnie got the better chances"

I cannot get over that statement. So is he saying his safety game was poor as you create your own chances. What about frame 1! You couldn't get any easier chance to win a frame (he obviously did). You could say that for all the opponents hes had or anyones had who has lost this week.

Aaarggh!

[cueman]

I just hope that Selby doesn't get up to his old tricks of the world final where he started to really slow the play down. He has more gamesmanship tricks than any other player I've seen, he's a sly fella, no doubt, I hope Ronnie dishes out a masterclass in how to play the game.

[elvaago]

Truth be told. Murphy is redeeming himself in my opinion. After a few years of being one of my least favourite players, he seems to be rebuilding himself. His level of play is extraordinary, very consistent and the respect he gives to the fans is also admirable.

[missneworleans]

Well done Ronnie! Ronnie-Selby final is great! Will there be Michaela?

[Wim]

I just hope that Selby doesn't get up to his old tricks of the world final where he started to really slow the play down. He has more gamesmanship tricks than any other player I've seen, he's a sly fella, no doubt, I hope Ronnie dishes out a masterclass in how to play the game.

Yeah that's an annoying thing about Selby - one really need to have some patience to play against him.

[dannyd0g]

Ronnie's and Selby's superior safety play helped them get them through their semis (of course they also had to capitalise on the chances their safety created).

If they continue to be in-form with their potting aswell as their safety it could be one of the best ever finals..

[Caroline]

His conduct around the table and his looks always reminds me of a kind of animal - Fox.

I just hope that Selby doesn't get up to his old tricks of the world final where he started to really slow the play down. He has more gamesmanship tricks than any other player I've seen, he's a sly fella, no doubt, I hope Ronnie dishes out a masterclass in how to play the game.

[Anastasia]

I'm sorry that semi-final Hendry vs Selby was not a final . Both players was play excellent snooker and there was many funny moments too .
Only the end dont like me

[rivercard]

"I feel the only real difference was that Ronnie got the better chances"

That's not a very clever statement.. Murphy should show more respect towards Ronnie, God gave him all that talent after all.

I just hope that Selby doesn't get up to his old tricks of the world final where he started to really slow the play down. He has more gamesmanship tricks than any other player I've seen, he's a sly fella, no doubt, I hope Ronnie dishes out a masterclass in how to play the game.

Agreed.

[April madness]

Order of play today

Sunday 17 February

1.30pm

Final

Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Selby Ref: Eirian Williams

8 frames

7pm

Final

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Mark Selby Ref: Eirian Williams

To a finish

The Final will be the best of 17 frames (8/9)