World Snooker Championships Discussion

[Billy]

Don't think I've ever seen King play this well.

Great moment earlier when King played the 'hit and hope' when in the impossible snooker. We need more of that in the game - not the Poomjaeng tomfoolery, but genuine amusement and crowd involvement from time to time, just like DT and others used to do.

[daffie]

seems like I am the only one watching King vs Ding ... its a pretty decent match actually

I'm watching...very enjoyable match!

Don't think I've ever seen King play this well.

Great moment earlier when King played the 'hit and hope' when in the impossible snooker. We need more of that in the game - not the Poomjaeng tomfoolery, but genuine amusement and crowd involvement from time to time, just like DT and others used to do.

That 'missed red' was ridiculous...1 in 1000. And I agree...great stuff from these two and some nice crowd involvement as well.

[Billy]

That 'missed red' was ridiculous...1 in 1000. And I agree...great stuff from these two and some nice crowd involvement as well.

You know, at the risk of doing a WT (calling a shot after it's been played) I genuinely had a strange sense, after Mark missed the first attempt, that he was going to fluke the cueball back into baulk. It was weird. It was almost as though the expectation from the crowd made it happen.

[PatBlock]

What a session from King, really managed to stifle Ding and I must admit I never expected that scoreline. Can he keep it up for another 2 sessions though? I'd still be surprised if Ding's breakbuilding didn't get him through in the end and he's also improved at playing catch-up recently. Very intriguing match so far.

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[daffie]

You know, at the risk of doing a WT (calling a shot after it's been played) I genuinely had a strange sense, after Mark missed the first attempt, that he was going to fluke the cueball back into baulk. It was weird. It was almost as though the expectation from the crowd made it happen.

Strange indeed It certainly was one hell of a hit&hope(&miss) Good job by Mark to lead 6-2.

[Odrl]

A very good evening for Mark King. It's still a long way to go, but 6-2 is a big advantage, particularly against a player who can lose heart when he goes behind sometimes.

Walden, Hawkins, Milkins, White and... ...King? I don't know what to say really. :smile:

[thad2]

A very good evening for Mark King. It's still a long way to go, but 6-2 is a big advantage, particularly against a player who can lose heart when he goes behind sometimes.

Walden, Hawkins, Milkins, White and... ...King? I don't know what to say really. :smile:

Ding looks like he needs a good nights sleep!

No doubt will be back on it tomorrow and murder King!

[Billy]

Ding looks like he needs a good nights sleep!

No doubt will be back on it tomorrow and murder King!

Mmm, I'm not so sure. King looks too hungry.

[armstm]

Mmm, I'm not so sure. King looks too hungry.

King did a selby on ding.

[Mr Snooker]

Well done Barry "The Hawk" Hawkins on beating world N0 1 Mark Selby 13-10 and book a debut q/f final, the second succesive year he as beaten Mark Selby at the Cruciable last year he beat him in the last 32 10-3

Well done, Hawk. He has kept his cool when his opponent was playing at a really low level. Usually, you can't do that and get dragged down to a mediocre level yourself. At least, he kept piling up enough points each time, which is a satisfying performance.

Well, Ding now becomes the indisputable favorite of the bottom quarter and the bottom half, but I doubt things will be that easy. On top half, there are still Ronnie and Murphy / Trump vs Fu (Yes, I actually think Fu will become as dangerous if he can knock Trump out are the standout names.
Things are blown wide-open by this stage.

[willtyson]

I will be supporting our very own Ballrun today, hopefully he'll put in a good performance.

[willtyson]

A bit of luck there from Davis.

[willtyson]

Scrappy start but Bingham should have this one now.

[cally]

Bit off topic(sort of).. Someone tell rob walker to get a new friggin suit mun..

He was doing the boxing in sheffield last night and he had the same old grey suit on he's been wearing since he started on the snooker scene...

I'm sure his wages will allow for a couple more suits. Rob... buy a new suit bud it is noticeable you are wearing the same suit all the time ya know fella....



As you were......



I don't mind who wins this mornings match, just waiting for ron in I...

[willtyson]

Was thinking the same thing about the players waistcoats, same one every match for most.