World Snooker Championships Discussion

[Masterdoctorgenius]

i think it will be hard to call in the final, they have had 5 close matches, but all being short formats though and haven't met in 5 years.

think if barry plays as he has done all the the tournament ronnie will destroy him

ronnie will punish more than ricky has done and wont collaps like ricky did

[checkSide]

To be honest Ronnies name was written all over the trophy from the start. He had Marcus in his first match and IMO, as well as he is cueing it was still very important that he got that first round draw being so long away from the game. And then there were the shock knock out of the big knobs. Judd could well be the next J White in never to win the WC, he pushes the boat out too far, taking on silly shots now and again just like Jimmy did. Judd should learn from Jimmys mistakes, Jimmy could have won WC more than once if he used his noddle better. Attacking play is good when your a great potter, but it will catch any of them out. The only player that can rattle Ronnie is J Higgins when he has his A game.

You are spot on mate!
Trump doesn't have the snooker brain. He may develop it in time, but at the moment he has no hope of beating an O'Sullivan at the peak of his powers.
I think we have seen the last of Higgins' A game. O'Sullivan knows this as well, which is why he got the slippers and pipe out for 11 months before turning up to collect the trophy...

[Valiullin]

Love Walden's sportsmanship.

Could someone explain why post-match interviews aren't made in front of the crowd? Players would've an opportunity to thank the crowd and people watching around the world, get another round of applause, have a bit of fun and share their happiness with everyone. Once the game is over, there's less than half a minute before the guys run away, just a quick hand up and they're gone. Must be a bit frustrating for the crowd

[Ronnie's tip]

First few frames are so important tommorow for Hawkins especially.

Can't wait. Hopefully it's number 5 for Ronnie!

[checkSide]

... Hopefully it's number 5 for Ronnie!

Put your house on it.

[stephenm2682]

why aren't you cheering on Hawkins now Ronnie's tip?

[Ronnie's tip]

why aren't you cheering on Hawkins now Ronnie's tip?

Why would I? I'm a Ronnie fan.

[stephenm2682]

cos you cheered on Trump previously!

[usasnooker]

cos you cheered on Trump previously!

He had money on Trump

[stephenm2682]

haha, exactly.

[FOXMULDER]

No disrespect to Barry, but it will take a miracle for him to beat Ronnie over 35 frames.

If it was best of 19 I'd give him a chance. Over 35? No chance.

I just hope it isn't a complete romp.

[mythman69]

I just saw pics from World Snooker showing Stephen Hendry playing Dennis Taylor?

Any footage of this around?

: )

[Inoffthered]

No disrespect to Barry, but it will take a miracle for him to beat Ronnie over 35 frames.

If it was best of 19 I'd give him a chance. Over 35? No chance.

I just hope it isn't a complete romp.

Aye. ROS to win 18 - 5.

[crocodile]

Love Walden's sportsmanship.

Could someone explain why post-match interviews aren't made in front of the crowd? Players would've an opportunity to thank the crowd and people watching around the world, get another round of applause, have a bit of fun and share their happiness with everyone. Once the game is over, there's less than half a minute before the guys run away, just a quick hand up and they're gone. Must be a bit frustrating for the crowd.

Indeed, people are always complaining that the popularity of snooker is in decline. This is probably one of the reasons.

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