World Snooker Championships Discussion

[AndrewB]

Just noticed that in one session we had: John Higgins v Mark Davis and Mark Williams v Michael White.

Is this the first Crucible session where all the surnames were legends of yesteryear? (Alex Higgins v Steve Davis and Rex Williams v Jimmy White)

There was a near miss in 2000: Steve (Fred) Davis v John (Alex) Higgins, and Matthew (Kirk) Stevens v Alan McManus. The final that year was another such game (Williams-Stevens).

[scottley]

Fanboy, lol.

[robertmac]

peter ebdon's highest break after 14 frames and almost 8 hours - 45


Very sad. I had a 46 break saturday as did my opponent.

Not my type of snooker by a loooooooooong shot.

[Odrl]

Great evening so far, particularly that 3rd frame of the session between King and Allen, some great safety play on the final colours. Allen has been getting some good pots, I expect him to push on after the interval. :smile:

[daffie]

I'm impressed so far with Mark Allen in this match...he seems very focused and up for the job. Came back needing 3 snookers to win the 12th frame. He even refuses to join in the banter with Mark King too much, which is a bit unlike Mark Allen really...surprising. So he's looking good here...

Hoping Mark King can pull the next 2 frames back to square it up at 7 all. Yeah...I know, I'm still behind you lot...but I'm getting there

[daffie]

Great evening so far, particularly that 3rd frame of the session between King and Allen, some great safety play on the final colours. Allen has been getting some good pots, I expect him to push on after the interval. :smile:

Certainly...great bout of safety play there...really enjoyed that!

[Billy]

peter ebdon's highest break after 14 frames and almost 8 hours - 45


Very sad. I had a 46 break saturday as did my opponent.

Not my type of snooker by a loooooooooong shot.

I often get the impression that Ebdon is a somewhat troubled man. Does anyone remember when he broke into tears during his post match interview some years ago, when criticised for his slow play?

[daffie]

I often get the impression that Ebdon is a somewhat troubled man. Does anyone remember when he broke into tears during his post match interview some years ago, when criticised for his slow play?

Your reply of course directed at robertmac's 'Very sad' comment about Ebdon

[cyberheater]

4 hours + for 1st 8 frames - couldn't finish 1st session due to the timewasting
2nd session overran by so much they had to reschedule the last 5 frames
peter ebdon's highest break after 14 frames and almost 8 hours - 45

some people contend this is skill and if you can't cope with it, it's your fault - lmao

Yeah, but it's not just about potting balls is it

[Valiullin]

Who's the commentator on King-Allen? He's quite annoying

[jrc750]

Who's the commentator on King-Allen? He's quite annoying

If your watching the BBC it's Terry Griffiths & Willie

[daffie]

Who's the commentator on King-Allen? He's quite annoying

Eurosport it's Smith and Johnson. I quite like Joe, but can't stand Mike. Little conundrum for ya...now who's who?

[Valiullin]

I guess it's the BBC cause there's no Eurosport logo If someone could tell him to take some time to breathe, you know, just keep silent a second or two, it would be lovely

[daffie]

Wonderful...the Joe & Mike show over on Eurosport. Mike saying it was debatable he thought whether the white was best to go back or not, after a foul shot was played. To which Joe replied...it's no debate...if he (the player) wants it back it's gonna go back. LMAO! Can't argue with logic there

[daffie]

I guess it's the BBC cause there's no Eurosport logo If someone could tell him to take some time to breathe, you know, just keep silent a second or two, it would be lovely

No question then...must be Willie