2013 Masters discussion

[daffie]

That's better from Robertson. Selby hasn't really been under pressure so far, because his mistakes have largely gone unpunished. But another frame or two like that, and Robertson is in with a good chance again. :smile:

Definitely! This frame is crucial though...a must win for Neil.

[daffie]

If I was playing against him I'd be doing that too, a bit like that infamous Ebdon moment when he fell to the floor in disbelief when his opponent, though I forget who it was, came out of a shot extremely fortunately. However I've come to somehow expect it in a Selby match now, its become sort of a part of his matches. I mentioned it during the UK too, I genuinely in all my 30 years of watching the game never known a luckier player.

Yeah I hear ya. Selby indeed is often very lucky. I do remember the Ebdon moment. Can you imagine Selby playing Carter...I think Ali would be ready to blow in about the 3rd frame Btw pretty sure they've played each other, but can't really remember the match.

[Odrl]

That's better from Robertson. Selby hasn't really been under pressure so far, because his mistakes have largely gone unpunished. But another frame or two like that, and Robertson is in with a good chance again. :smile:

[cueman]

I can just about picture you sitting on the sofa at home screaming at the tele...with each fluke or good fortune screaming a bit harder. Must be agony

Btw you know I'm just having a bit of fun don't you.

Neil at the table with a good lead...so that's good news!

If I was playing against him I'd be doing that too, a bit like that infamous Ebdon moment when he fell to the floor in disbelief when his opponent, though I forget who it was, came out of a shot extremely fortunately. However I've come to somehow expect it in a Selby match now, its become sort of a part of his matches. I mentioned it during the UK too, I genuinely in all my 30 years of watching the game never known a luckier player.

[daffie]

8-5 and the comeback continues!!! 2 in a row is very very helpful for Neil...needs to build momemtum.

[daffie]

wait, it couldn't be could it, ANOTHER fluke!

I can just about picture you sitting on the sofa at home screaming at the tele...with each fluke or good fortune screaming a bit harder. Must be agony

Btw you know I'm just having a bit of fun don't you.

Neil at the table with a good lead...so that's good news!

[cueman]

wait, it couldn't be could it, ANOTHER fluke!

[daffie]

Honestly...that fluke by Selby...oh boy!

[daffie]

God Hearn comes off as such a smug little git in this video piece, a face id not get tired of slapping..

Yeah he does doesn't he. I don't have all the plusses and minusses about the new flat 128 system yet, but I'm very curious if this change will indeed be implemented and if so, how it will affect me, the viewer...am I going to be able to see my favorite players in tournaments or some player ranked nr 96...

Anyway...there's a match in progress Common Neil!!!

[brusque]

The truth though remains that Robertson should have been confident and played for a baulk color instead of baulk cushion. The kicks happen all the time as well so that's no excuse. At this level, you gotta show you belong. Robertson showed that by taking on and making that tough black and that is why it's 8-4 instead of 9-3. Stop giving excuses. When you are ta the table, Selby is in his chair and cannot do much. If you are not good enough then you can give all the excuses you want but the cash and fame and everything else that matters will land with Selby. Get it and get on with it.

A better player like Rocket or Higgins play the same Selby and dominate him through their skill. Selby does not play any different with them either.

[narl]

God Hearn comes off as such a smug little git in this video piece, a face id not get tired of slapping..

[PatBlock]

This game's gonna end 10-9.

That's the spirit! :encouragement: There's going to be a twist or two, surely, it's just the way this tournament has gone.

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[daffie]

The bbc showed the Mark Allen loooooong rest incident again...hilarious, gets me going every time

[daffie]

hehehe .. not a big Selby fan but nice to Robbo cut to his size .... his first pumps have annoyed me a lot especially when he does them after winning a insignificant frame.

I do have to agree with you on this. He has annoyed me as well with his over the top antics with the fist pumps and such.

[Looki]

This game's gonna end 10-9.