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  • #31
    Ok! As usual I'll miss the afternoon session!

    But my "come ons" go to Mark Selby and Mark Allen:snooker::snooker:
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    • #32
      Originally Posted by very.tee View Post
      Ok! As usual I'll miss the
      But my "come ons" go to Mark Selby and Mark Allen:snooker::snooker:
      wasn't it easier to say just "C'mon Mark"?

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      • #33
        Originally Posted by jaguarf1 View Post
        wasn't it easier to say just "C'mon Mark"?
        Or, C'mon MARKS?
        My cueing sucks

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        • #34
          Originally Posted by brendan147 View Post
          Or, C'mon MARKS?
          No. Come on Engels


          Order of play for today:

          1pm
          QF3 Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Allen. Ref: Brendan Moore
          QF4 John Higgins v Mark Selby. Ref: Pete Williamson

          7pm
          QF1 Ali Carter v Ryan Day. Ref: Dave Palmer
          QF2 Stephen Maguire v Mark Williams. Ref: Eirian Williams

          And I thought someone said Ronnie is playing evening. I just knew I can't be that lucky
          ZIPPIE FOR CHAIRMAN

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          • #35
            Originally Posted by April madness View Post
            No. Come on Engels
            No. Come on Lenin

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            • #36
              Originally Posted by ja. View Post
              No. Come on Lenin
              Ok, agree on that, tovarisch!

              2 more hours to wait come on snooker! :snooker:
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              • #37
                Originally Posted by April madness View Post
                No. Come on Engels
                Originally Posted by ja. View Post
                No. Come on Lenin
                Or, c'mon Michela Tabb....!!!!
                My cueing sucks

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                • #38
                  Quite a good lineup today. I don't really mind the two session format now, because two matches are clearly the more interesting ones. I'd watch all of them if I had the chance though.

                  Ronnie O'Sullivan v. Mark Allen:

                  This one is really tough to call. Allen has clearly played the better of the two so far, but it doesn't mean much against O'Sullivan. Bingham and Cope didn't really test O'Sullivan. They left him a bunch of chances, most of which he took. That great determination and competitiveness, that accompanied his game at the Masters, has been replaced with nonchalance, and I don't think that's the right approach against Allen. Allen plays the kind of game that is right up O'Sullivan's alley, but he's not going to be missing blacks off the spot. He knows he can beat O'Sullivan if he plays well, having done so at the WC last season. I have a feeling Allen is slightly sharper than at the Masters, and he has a good chance to reach the final. But the three men standing in his way are as tough as they get. Allen to win 5-3.

                  John Higgins v. Mark Selby:

                  I didn't think we'd see this one, with Higgins being so poor at the Masters, but he seems to be his usual self here. Another tough one to call. There have been no fireworks from either player so far, but they've been pretty solid. I think we might see a bit of "two-visit snooker", with a lot of decent breaks followed by good safeties rather than ill-advised pot attempts when they run out of position. I'm looking forward to it, because these two players are true masters of that type of game. I have Higgins to win 5-4, but whatever happens, the SF in this half should be awesome. It's either going to be a repeat of a match from the Masters, or another O'Sullivan-Higgins classic.

                  Allister Carter v. Ryan Day:

                  This time last year, this would have been considered as the battle of the losers. But Carter got rid of that title at this event last year, and he now has a chance to be the first player to defend a title since 2005. Day's best result is still only a final, but he might be playing slightly better than Carter here. He had to dig deep against Hendry, and I was impressed with his pressure play in that match, as well as his determination in playing for snookers in the last frame. Tough to call... I think Carter is a better player at their best, while Day is slightly the better player this week. Day to win 5-3, but it's tough to see him going any further in the tournament.

                  Stephen Maguire v. Mark Williams:

                  I don't know how well Maguire played against Hawkins, but his luck with the draws has now clearly dried up. He's arguably up against the tournament favourite now, and if he's not near to his best, he'll be in trouble. I wouldn't put it past him to suddenly turn it on though. When Maguire is at his best, he can play one-visit snooker against anyone in the world. But it's Mark Williams that's really impressed me recently. His average shot time in matches is 15 or 16 seconds, and it seems to be in his favour. He takes something like 3 minutes to make a break of 70, which is something you would usually associate with someone like O'Sullivan, not Williams. But Williams is by no means untouchable. His play is so attacking, that he always leaves a few easy chances for his opponents. Someone along the way will be taking them, but I'm not sure it's going to be Maguire. I have Williams to win 5-2, and I also make him the tournament favourite at this point in time.

                  OK, enough drivel for now, it's snooker time!

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                  • #39
                    Let's have a look at the quarter finals

                    O'Sullivan-Allen:O'Sullivan didn't really receive a decent challenge from his opponents in either of his two matches. He could have been easily knocked out, as he played a bit carelessly up to this point. But now that we are approaching the business end of the tournament, he will surely up his game. Allen, meanwhile, beat Stevens much easier than I thought it would be and looks to be playing solid at the moment. But I'll still give the edge to O'Sullivan, for the fact that Allen is good, but not at his best, probably.

                    Higgins-Selby:An interesting matchup, for sure. Selby has been Higgins' Nemesis in the last couple of years, and he has done enough to beat Trump and King, two attacking players. Higgins won both of his matches convincingly, and had a very strong game against Dott from what I've seen. Although Selby holds a pretty good record over Higgins, I'm going for Higgins here, just because this match is going to be something like his previous one in terms of playing style, which makes him an immediate favourite in my opinion.

                    Carter-Day:Probably the most unpredictable match in this round. Carter beat Robertson which surely elevates his confidence to a new level. But he hasn't played superb to win that match. Day struggled badly against Hendry and could have easily lost the game. But maybe the pressure of playing against home crowd will finally take off from his shoulders, just what he said in the post match interview of his second round encounter. This is a match that can go all the way down to the wire. If I'm to suggest a winner here, I'll choose Day, as he will surely up his game and is capable of winning a tense final frame with his seemingly-relaxed game.

                    Maguire-Williams:A mouth-watering clash on paper. Maguire held of Dale's challenge, and then rallied past Hawkins quickly. Williams, on the other hand, looked tentative in his first round match against O'Brien, especially before the interval. But then, he raised his game and demolished Higginson. Williams is probably three of the guys that have not been tested enough so far, with the other two being O'Sullivan and Higgins. Maguire has been consistently reaching the semi finals of tournaments without playing somewhere near his best, and Williams will be looking forward to capture his first title in years in his home soil. I'll give the edge to Williams, who is looking more focused and playing better, I think.

                    Semi final line up:

                    Ryan Day - Mark Williams
                    Ronnie O'Sullivan - John Higgins

                    And Odrl beats me to it

                    Only question mark in my head is this, my friend :

                    It's either going to be a repeat of a match from the Masters, or another O'Sullivan-Higgins classic.

                    I thought you favoured Ronnie to win it, but above, you mention Allen to win
                    Last edited by montoya10; 29 January 2010, 12:27 PM.
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                    • #40
                      Originally Posted by very.tee View Post
                      Ok! As usual I'll miss the afternoon session!

                      But my "come ons" go to Mark Selby and Mark Allen:snooker::snooker:
                      And for the evening session:

                      Come On Ali!!! and Come On Mark J!!!:snooker::snooker:
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                      Joint-winner of montoya10/theasaris' Shanghai Masters Fantasy Game 2010

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                      • #41
                        Originally Posted by montoya10 View Post
                        Only question mark in my head is this, my friend :

                        It's either going to be a repeat of a match from the Masters, or another O'Sullivan-Higgins classic.

                        I thought you favoured Ronnie to win it, but above, you mention Allen to win
                        He does favour Allen to win and his comment about repear of a match from the masters is still correct if Allen wins - It will be a repeat of a match from the masters Allen beat Higgins in the masters in a poor(relatively speaking) match and then lost to Mark Selby in a very good match in quarters. (and of course the ROS/Selby final),

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                        • #42
                          come on ronnie + johnny

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                          • #43
                            Originally Posted by Odrl View Post
                            Quite a good lineup today. I don't really mind the two session format now, because two matches are clearly the more interesting ones. I'd watch all of them if I had the chance though.

                            Ronnie O'Sullivan v. Mark Allen:

                            This one is really tough to call. Allen has clearly played the better of the two so far, but it doesn't mean much against O'Sullivan. Bingham and Cope didn't really test O'Sullivan. They left him a bunch of chances, most of which he took. That great determination and competitiveness, that accompanied his game at the Masters, has been replaced with nonchalance, and I don't think that's the right approach against Allen. Allen plays the kind of game that is right up O'Sullivan's alley, but he's not going to be missing blacks off the spot. He knows he can beat O'Sullivan if he plays well, having done so at the WC last season. I have a feeling Allen is slightly sharper than at the Masters, and he has a good chance to reach the final. But the three men standing in his way are as tough as they get. Allen to win 5-3.
                            Indeed a tough one to call, Ronnie hasn't really been tested & has done enough to win both his opening matches. He will surely have to raise his game & I'm sure he'll relish the challenge. Mark is one tough nut to crack when playing well & make no mistake, he will be up for this one. Looking at the current form, I don't think either has a clear edge although I do believe Mark will start as slightly more favourite to reach the Semis! :snooker:

                            Originally Posted by Odrl View Post
                            John Higgins v. Mark Selby:

                            I didn't think we'd see this one, with Higgins being so poor at the Masters, but he seems to be his usual self here. Another tough one to call. There have been no fireworks from either player so far, but they've been pretty solid. I think we might see a bit of "two-visit snooker", with a lot of decent breaks followed by good safeties rather than ill-advised pot attempts when they run out of position. I'm looking forward to it, because these two players are true masters of that type of game. I have Higgins to win 5-4, but whatever happens, the SF in this half should be awesome. It's either going to be a repeat of a match from the Masters, or another O'Sullivan-Higgins classic.
                            Another tough one to call, Higgins had an off day in his masters opener but looks to be back to his dominant form while Mark, fresh from his Masters win, is the kind of player that strives on confidence and he clearly has an abundance of that at the moment. I'd put Mark as slightly more favourite to reach the Semis! :snooker:

                            Originally Posted by Odrl View Post
                            Allister Carter v. Ryan Day:

                            This time last year, this would have been considered as the battle of the losers. But Carter got rid of that title at this event last year, and he now has a chance to be the first player to defend a title since 2005. Day's best result is still only a final, but he might be playing slightly better than Carter here. He had to dig deep against Hendry, and I was impressed with his pressure play in that match, as well as his determination in playing for snookers in the last frame. Tough to call... I think Carter is a better player at their best, while Day is slightly the better player this week. Day to win 5-3, but it's tough to see him going any further in the tournament.
                            Ryan is gaining more confidence as he advance through each round while Ali is settling down nicely & starting to relish the challenge of defending his title. I'd put Ali as the favourite to reach the Semis! :snooker:

                            Originally Posted by Odrl View Post
                            Stephen Maguire v. Mark Williams:

                            I don't know how well Maguire played against Hawkins, but his luck with the draws has now clearly dried up. He's arguably up against the tournament favourite now, and if he's not near to his best, he'll be in trouble. I wouldn't put it past him to suddenly turn it on though. When Maguire is at his best, he can play one-visit snooker against anyone in the world. But it's Mark Williams that's really impressed me recently. His average shot time in matches is 15 or 16 seconds, and it seems to be in his favour. He takes something like 3 minutes to make a break of 70, which is something you would usually associate with someone like O'Sullivan, not Williams. But Williams is by no means untouchable. His play is so attacking, that he always leaves a few easy chances for his opponents. Someone along the way will be taking them, but I'm not sure it's going to be Maguire. I have Williams to win 5-2, and I also make him the tournament favourite at this point in time.
                            Maguire hasn't been impressive so far this season but he's doing enough to get by while Mark has been slowly but surely making forward steps towards regaining his early 2000's status as a top 2 player. His confidence is beginning to show every time he plays & his display against Higginson yesterday was such a joy to watch... I'd put him favourite for this one! :snooker:

                            Originally Posted by Odrl View Post
                            OK, enough drivel for now, it's snooker time!
                            Yeah! Let's get the boys on the baize:snooker:
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                            Joint-winner of montoya10/theasaris' Shanghai Masters Fantasy Game 2010

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                            • #44
                              Originally Posted by Mal View Post
                              He does favour Allen to win and his comment about repear of a match from the masters is still correct if Allen wins - It will be a repeat of a match from the masters Allen beat Higgins in the masters in a poor(relatively speaking) match and then lost to Mark Selby in a very good match in quarters. (and of course the ROS/Selby final),
                              Yes, that's exactly what I meant.

                              The four possibilities for the SF in this part of the draw are all great.

                              O'Sullivan-Selby is a huge grudge match, and a repeat of the Masters final. Allen-Selby is a repeat of the Masters QF, and Allen has a score to settle with Selby as well, because Selby beat him 6-5 for two years in a row. Allen-Higgins would be a repeat of the 1st round match from the Masters, as well as the WC semi-final and the Grand Prix quarter-final.

                              And then there is the possibility of another Higgins-O'Sullivan match. They've played each other in every ranking event this season so far, and I personally wouldn't mind another encounter. The UK Championship match was an absolute classic.

                              But there is a very realistic possibility that both of them go out today. O'Sullivan in particular seems vulnerable. He seems completely unprepared to face a strong opponent, but you never know with him. The fact that Allen has beaten him before, and won't be scared of him, is what makes me think he'll go out. Sometimes it seems like O'Sullivan has a list of players he respects, and that's why he often comes through tough draws like Robertson or Williams in the early rounds. But a lot of the time he counts on his reputation to do the job, and win even before the match actually starts. I think that's exactly what happened against Bingham and Cope, but he would make a mistake to think it's going to work against Allen in my opinion.

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                              • #45
                                Originally Posted by Mal View Post
                                He does favour Allen to win and his comment about repear of a match from the masters is still correct if Allen wins - It will be a repeat of a match from the masters Allen beat Higgins in the masters in a poor(relatively speaking) match and then lost to Mark Selby in a very good match in quarters. (and of course the ROS/Selby final),
                                Thanks for the explanation

                                I was too focused on Ronnie, so looked over Allen's matches in the Masters
                                All the way Mark J!!

                                I understand nothing from snooker. - Dedicated to jrc750!

                                Winner of the German Masters 2011 Lucky Dip

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