John Higgins vs Steve Davis - Discussion

[cox orange pippin]

The announcers kept saying that the final session is tomorrow "afternoon." The schedule I'm looking at shows the match starting at 10 a.m. What is the true starting time?

[Odrl]

That was a pretty poor session from both players, but the end result promises an interesting final session. I think if Davis played like he played yesterday, he could have extended his lead in this session. And Higgins could probably have won all eight frames if he was his usual self. But as it is, Higgins is still probably a slight favourite to win in the end. But on the list of title contenders, he has now probably dropped from 1st place to about 4th or 5th.

[montoya10]

Trying to understand this Steve Davis phenomenon... to put things into
a perspective that makes some kind of sense out of a Legend like Steve
Davis returning to The Crucible and actually turning back the years.
It is his seniority of experience? Is it a renaissance of his awesome natural gifts?
Is it sheer willpower and determination and a last kick at the cat?
Or maybe it's just pure love of snooker?

I think it's more elemental than that... he is snooker.








=o)

Noel


PS. thanks for your wonderful photo Monique [ please don't sue me! ]

I feel I have to say this is one of the best comments I've ever read

An intriguing final session is awaiting. It can even go to a decider

[hazza1980]

I can't believe how poor Higgins has been. He was 1/25 to beat Davis, now down to 8/15! Still reckon he will just edge it though.....but against the likes of Selby, Ding, Ronnie or Williams, he'll have to improve his game massively! He was poor in the first round against Hawkins aswell?


Come on Higgins!! Get with it son!

[Mr P]

The announcers kept saying that the final session is tomorrow "afternoon." The schedule I'm looking at shows the match starting at 10 a.m. What is the true starting time?

It's tomorrow morning mate, but I am sure they ment that the would probably be finishing after 12pm.

[noel]

I feel I have to say this is one of the best comments I've ever read

An intriguing final session is awaiting. It can even go to a decider

Montoya... coming from you, who reliably make some of the
most essential observations and comments on the forum...
I consider this high praise and feel very flattered.

Thank you!



=o)

Nioel

[FOXMULDER]

I can't believe a final sesson like this is on at 10am instead of prime time Saturday night!

Davis to win 13-12

[ore]

He was poor in the first round against Hawkins aswell?

Yes he didn't shine. Lost 1st session 4-5 I think. Hawkins wasn't punishing him as badly as Steve.


FOXMULDER, Ronnie vs Williams is on prime time on Sunday evening

[Indigo]

Davis was 10/1 to win this match before it started, I still have Higgins as slight favourite now but it's certainly interesting.

[Mr P]

Can't wait untill 10am to watch this match conclude. Definatley back in the mixer now. I hope Davis can hold on, but I think Higgins will be slight favourite now.

[Freddie Ng]

Hope to see Higgins put on a good fight and go through..

[Mr P]

Nooo! Everyone in England wants Davis to win now, the Crucible will erupt when Davis pots that winning ball!

[Freddie Ng]

It's really good start for Davis to lead 6-2.. but yesterday were great comeback by Higgins..

[Mr P]

He knocked the deficit down to two frames, but time is running out and if Davis wins the first one today, he will win.

[Freddie Ng]

Yeah.. he needs two match back in hand first.. Let's see if he can stop Davis or not

What's your prediction?