Ssb - davis wins crucible thriller

[MySockPuppet]

Steve Davis tonight became the oldest player to win a match at the Crucible for 21 years with his dramatic, nerve-shredding 10-9 victory over Mark King.

What a performance from a true snooker legend. Davis, 52, became the first 50-something to win a match at the Crucible since Doug Mountjoy in 1993 and the oldest since Eddie Charlton, at 59, defeated Cliff Thorburn 10-9 in 1989.

Davis battled and battled and battled some more in what must rank as his most satisfying victory for several years.

Hats off to him, regardless of what happens in the second round against John Higgins.

Steve's win clearly meant a lot to him and will have meant a great deal to many others as well.


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[jonnylovessn8ker]

it'll be quite interesting to see if steve beats john higgins as well.

[murdock]

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Steve Davis tonight became the oldest player to win a match at the Crucible for 21 years with his dramatic, nerve-shredding 10-9 victory over Mark King.

What a performance from a true snooker legend. Davis, 52, became the first 50-something to win a match at the Crucible since Doug Mountjoy in 1993 and the oldest since Eddie Charlton, at 59, defeated Cliff Thorburn 10-9 in 1989.

Davis battled and battled and battled some more in what must rank as his most satisfying victory for several years.

Hats off to him, regardless of what happens in the second round against John Higgins.

Steve's win clearly meant a lot to him and will have meant a great deal to many others as well.


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I punched the air along with Steve when that red went in and he left King needing a snooker. Little did I know that it was far from over! Great final frame decider and great to see Steve winning again.

[trains]

Just shows what the pressure does when it was dolly easy to land plum on the blue and clear up the reds with a handshake from Mark.
I've been watching Crucible matches since 83,Steve's exuberance even outdid his Rocky leap v Thorburn in the final back then,terrific stuff,a match for the ages although a wee bit unconventional.