Welsh Open 2013 - Discussion

[PatBlock]

I thought Matthew was going to pinch that first frame after getting the snooker he needed, but boy did he butcher that pink!

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[daffie]

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With as much respect as I can muster, I totally...completely...utterly disagree with you on this particular subject.

[Capelito]

nobody is saying that all snooker players have to be as fast as ronnie or judd. however, there has to be a reasonable amount of time e.g. 25 - 30 secs in which the shot has to be played to ensure that players don't play slowly deliberately to affect their opponents. with the proliferation of players who use this tactic to affect opponents and of course the current world #1 being the flag bearer for this tactic and having elevated it to new levels beyond peter ebdon, there is an urgent need for regulation

if you look at how certain players have used this tactic against ronnie over his ~20 years on the pro circuit, judd is not being paranoid at all - he is 100% correct - why should he be disadvantaged because he is a quick thinker, technically superior, more familiar with what shots to take and more effective in shot execution?

nobody is saying that all snooker players have to be as slow as Ebdon or Selby. however, there has to be a reasonable minimum amount of time e.g. 10 - 15 secs before the shot has to be played to ensure that players don't play fast deliberately to affect their opponents. with the proliferation of players who use this tactic to affect opponents and of course the current world #2 being the flag bearer for this tactic and having elevated it to new levels beyond Tony Drago, there is an urgent need for regulation

if you look at how certain players have used this tactic against Rod Lawler over his ~20 years on the pro circuit, Selby is not being paranoid at all - he is 100% correct - why should he be disadvantaged because he is a slow thinker, tactical superior, more familiar with what safety shots to take and less effective in shot execution?

[DeanH]

Stuart Bingham playing well so far.

[daffie]

I thought Matthew was going to pinch that first frame after getting the snooker he needed, but boy did he butcher that pink!

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So heading home shortly for a long weekend of snooker. Any of the afternoon match(es) you can recommend to start of my snooker evening with?

[PatBlock]

So heading home shortly for a long weekend of snooker. Any of the afternoon match(es) you can recommend to start of my snooker evening with?

Mat v Mags has been quite interesting but I'd go with Bingham v Robertson first if I were you.

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[Looki]

why should he be disadvantaged because he is a quick thinker, technically superior, more familiar with what shots to take and more effective in shot execution?

He can think quick, be technically superior etc. when it's his turn to hit the ball. If he can't produce that when someone isn't playing as fast as he wants, it's a mental weakness that he should try to get rid off and not to blame the other guy.

[daffie]

Mat v Mags has been quite interesting but I'd go with Bingham v Robertson first if I were you.

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Watching that one as we speak Looks like a good match-up. Btw best of 7...sjeez wtf!

[Odrl]

I can't believe Robertson managed to lose that decider, it's so unlike him... First he messes up a simple positional shot on 50, then he fails to get on a loose red for frame and match, and finally he takes on a silly cut and lets Bingham in for the clearance. Great clearance it was though... :smile:

Maguire was alright as well, made some good breaks even though he seemed to be in his frustrated mode at one point. But he will have to work harder for his chances against a better player. :wink:

[wmccreedy]

Great Clearance from Stu Bingham. That's been the highlight of tournament for me. Great bottle

[Rane]

I can't believe Robertson managed to lose that decider, it's so unlike him... First he messes up a simple positional shot on 50, then he fails to get on a loose red for frame and match, and finally he takes on a silly cut and lets Bingham in for the clearance. Great clearance it was though... :smile:

Maguire was alright as well, made some good breaks even though he seemed to be in his frustrated mode at one point. But he will have to work harder for his chances against a better player. :wink:

It seems like Robertson has lost his "killerinstinct" at the moment.

[PatBlock]

Btw best of 7...sjeez wtf!

I know, sad isn't it. :chargrined:

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[Neil Taperell]

Brilliant by Stuart Bingham ....do like a clearance like that . Really enjoyed the match .


Ding is looking good to retain his title but would like to see Advani win .

[Looki]

Brilliant by Stuart Bingham ....do like a clearance like that . Really enjoyed the match .


Ding is looking good to retain his title but would like to see Advani win .

It's not over yet with Allen..

[daffie]

I know, sad isn't it. :chargrined:

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A very sad state of affairs indeed.

That certainly was a fantastic clearance from Stuart in frame 7! ....onwards with mr T vs mr H