World Champ. 2009 -1st round discussion!

[rivercard]

I don't think it was to Burnett's advantage that he drew Maguire, obviously because of the betting thing and also because he seems too relaxed, too happy playing his chum, instead of trying to beat his opponent. Being comfortable on your Crucible debut is obviously good, but this seems too comfy. Maguire, on the other hand, having more experience, obviously benefits from it. He's clinical, he wants to win so badly.

I agree, but this is the second time Burnett plays at the Crucible, so he's not exactly a debutant (although it was more than 10 years ago when he played there for the first time). It's nice that they are friends and stuff, but sometimes it feels like they are not taking it too seriously. I wonder if Maguire would be willing to chat if Burnett could win the first 4 frames in the second session (it will not happen, I know).

[gettingbetter]

"It's just 10 years of failure basically. I believe that I'm good enough. It's 10 years of nothing. It's embarrassing."

From the mouth of M. Holt. Sounds rather depressing to be honest.

Is he in the 16?

[RocketRoy1983]

Holty is a serial underachiever. I spoke to him shortly before Sheffield and he was so confident but his body language throughout his second session with John Higgins wasnt good and I dont think he has a ranking victory in him at present.

[gettingbetter]

Is he in the 16? I read some interview with Higgins where he said that its not all bad for Holt cause he is in the 16 now.

[Odrl]

Is he in the 16? I read some interview with Higgins where he said that its not all bad for Holt cause he is in the 16 now.

Nop, only in the 32. He'll finish between 24th and 26th, depending on Dott's and Bond's results. He'll start next season just outside the 16 provisionally.