The Masters 2015 - Alexandra Palace

syngindub · 13-01-2015 8:03pm

great reception for the Captain.
Love to see him doing the business against Hawkins

syngindub · 13-01-2015 8:32pm

Remaining Games

Ding Junhui v Joe Perry (Wednesday January 14 at 7pm)
Mark Allen v John Higgins (Wednesday January 14 at 1pm)

(O'Sullivan v Fu): Thursday January 15 at 1pm
(Carter v Robertson ): Thursday January 15 at 7pm
(Ding / Perry v Allen / Higgins): Friday January 16 at 1pm
(Maguire v Murphy): Friday January 16 at 7pm

bren2001 · 13-01-2015 9:50pm

Lapin wrote: »

Ahem, cough..., eh... The venue (and that area of London) has been known as Ally Pally since before WWII. :P

Just sayin.

Snooker is a respectable sport, Ally Pally makes it sound cheap. It's Alexandra Palace and we all know it!

Carter looking sharp here. I said to a friend earlier I thought Hawkins would blow by him. However, it'll be interesting to see how Carter holds up as the frames go on. I expect Hawkins to come back at him now.

syngindub · 13-01-2015 10:17pm

Carter dominating this game and looking like the evntual winner.
Unless Hawkins does something spectacular this will be over shortly

HAWKINS 1 - 5 CARTER

bren2001 · 13-01-2015 10:25pm

syngindub wrote: »

Carter dominating this game and looking like the evntual winner.
Unless Hawkins does something spectacular this will be over shortly

HAWKINS 1 - 5 CARTER

Hawkins has been terrible. Hawkins highest break is 22 so far, sure I can knock that in

Carter has looked sharp.

ArmaniJeanss · 13-01-2015 10:51pm

bren2001 wrote: »

Have some pity for those of us in work :mad: I don't know why Ronnie isn't on at 7, surely more people watch it then and he is the biggest draw. Carter Hawkins is not a match I particularly look forward too!

Makes more sense for Ronnie games to be in the afternoon as thats the only time BBC show live coverage on terrestial TV.
(Shame they don't give it better coverage obviously)

bren2001 · 13-01-2015 11:24pm

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

Makes more sense for Ronnie games to be in the afternoon as thats the only time BBC show live coverage on terrestial TV.
(Shame they don't give it better coverage obviously)

I didn't even think of that. We do get an hour of the evening session on Thursday and Friday and then full coverage at the weekend. Completely forgot about how bad the coverage on BBC is, its the first year I have sky and the red button!

syngindub · 14-01-2015 12:02am

bren2001 wrote: »

I didn't even think of that. We do get an hour of the evening session on Thursday and Friday and then full coverage at the weekend. Completely forgot about how bad the coverage on BBC is, its the first year I have sky and the red button!

Yeah, fairly pissed at the coverage of the Snooker on the beeb alright.
Maybe a little closer to the final stages they may cover all the sessions.

I'm stuck with Eurosport as no Red Button !!.
Mostly watch the games on Laptop as my girls will not support snooker on tv

bren2001 · 14-01-2015 12:30pm

syngindub wrote: »

Yeah, fairly pissed at the coverage of the Snooker on the beeb alright.
Maybe a little closer to the final stages they may cover all the sessions.

I'm stuck with Eurosport as no Red Button !!.
Mostly watch the games on Laptop as my girls will not support snooker on tv

It's a battle to get the TV all right. I only get it as I let my housemate watch all of the Darts (which I secretly enjoyed). You can get the red button on the laptop at least, still excellent quality. Used to have to do that for years.

melon_collie · 14-01-2015 3:31pm

Its only a matter of time until the Beeb lose the snooker coverage. Barry Hearn was not impressed with their coverage of the World's last year and stated at that time that he would have to have words with them about their coverage. Doesn't look like anything has changed unfortunately. It would be terrible to see it have to go to s*y to get proper coverage. I have s*y sports at home but would still hate it to go there.

bren2001 · 14-01-2015 3:42pm

melon_collie wrote: »

Its only a matter of time until the Beeb lose the snooker coverage. Barry Hearn was not impressed with their coverage of the World's last year and stated at that time that he would have to have words with them about their coverage. Doesn't look like anything has changed unfortunately. It would be terrible to see it have to go to s*y to get proper coverage. I have s*y sports at home but would still hate it to go there.

The coverage of the Worlds last year was shockingly poor. I couldn't believe it. However, they don't really care about ROI and in fairness it is all available on the red button which everyone has in England. I can't see too many station rushing out to pick it up if the BBC lose it. Can't see it going to Sky with Eurosport having such a big stake in it presently.

melon_collie · 14-01-2015 4:28pm

I can understand that everyone might have the red button in the UK. But what I can't understand is why they show it at all on B*C2 at all. it's so frustrating to watch. You could switch it on at 7pm to watch an evening match and there's a player in a middle of a big break, suddenly Hazel speaks over the commentary to say 'unfortunately were going to have to leave it there for now . . viewers can continue watching by pressing the red button'. Its a bloody farce. There's nothing on B*C2 only sh1te otherwise.

syngindub · 14-01-2015 6:28pm

melon_collie wrote: »

I can understand that everyone might have the red button in the UK. But what I can't understand is why they show it at all on B*C2 at all. it's so frustrating to watch. You could switch it on at 7pm to watch an evening match and there's a player in a middle of a big break, suddenly Hazel speaks over the commentary to say 'unfortunately were going to have to leave it there for now . . viewers can continue watching by pressing the red button'. Its a bloody farce. There's nothing on B*C2 only sh1te otherwise.

I dread to hear that Hazel's voice particularily when im stuck into a match !!
Agree, a right pain in the h ole

syngindub · 14-01-2015 6:30pm

Just in and delighted to see Mark Allen get past Higgins.
Mark hasn't exactly been setting the world alight the last few years so should be a good confidence boost for him

Permabear · 14-01-2015 8:21pm

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Slippin Jimmy · 14-01-2015 8:25pm

Permabear wrote: »

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It's like Steve Davis, "he's playing this shot with an element of safety', don't know how many times I heard him say that yesterday.

syngindub · 14-01-2015 8:37pm

Permabear wrote: »

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you wouldn't hear that sort of cheap talk on Eurosport i tells ye

syngindub · 16-01-2015 12:34am

Fairly crap that the majority of us missing the Ronnie games as it's played on 1pm. But might get to watch a bit on Saturday perhaps.

(Perry v Allen): Friday January 16 at 1pm
(Maguire v Murphy): Friday January 16 at 7pm

SEMI

O'Sullivan V Robertson

bren2001 · 16-01-2015 1:00am

syngindub wrote: »

Fairly crap that the majority of us missing the Ronnie games as it's played on 1pm. But might get to watch a bit on Saturday perhaps.

(Perry v Allen): Friday January 16 at 1pm
(Maguire v Murphy): Friday January 16 at 7pm

SEMI

O'Sullivan V Robertson

Cracking semi in Ronnie and Robertson. Ronnie didn't look his sharpest earlier (granted I only saw a few of the frames). How did Robertson play? I thought Carter was going to take him this morning based on first round performances.

On the other side of the draw, I've back Murphy to win the tournament outright. He won't have a much better chance of making the final than this. I think he has it to get by Maguire tomorrow. Allen will prove a tough test in the semi and has played very well this year. It is starting to get interesting.

TheMilkyPirate · 16-01-2015 1:15am

bren2001 wrote: »

Cracking semi in Ronnie and Robertson. Ronnie didn't look his sharpest earlier (granted I only saw a few of the frames). How did Robertson play? I thought Carter was going to take him this morning based on first round performances.

On the other side of the draw, I've back Murphy to win the tournament outright. He won't have a much better chance of making the final than this. I think he has it to get by Maguire tomorrow. Allen will prove a tough test in the semi and has played very well this year. It is starting to get interesting.

He was brilliant tbh. On todays form no one beats him. 97% pot accuracy too.

Backstreet Moyes · 16-01-2015 10:43am

Ronnie gave an interview talking about how he is not as match sharp as everyone else. It's a fair point he is not playing as many tournaments as the others and it will catch up to him. I really think Robertson will take him in the semi's though i hope not.

In the other half i think Allen will get through and it would be nice to see him win a Masters he is a great player to watch.

syngindub · 16-01-2015 4:19pm

Nuts102 wrote: »

Ronnie gave an interview talking about how he is not as match sharp as everyone else. It's a fair point he is not playing as many tournaments as the others and it will catch up to him. I really think Robertson will take him in the semi's though i hope not.

In the other half i think Allen will get through and it would be nice to see him win a Masters he is a great player to watch.

Ronnie has the natural ability though and is probably the only player who can get away with less tournaments than the others. It will eventually catch up with him though.
Once he has his head right , he can beat anyone one the planet.

Should be a thrilling match and at this point I don't think i'm going the get to watch it !!...noooooo

syngindub · 16-01-2015 8:13pm

Pretty poor game earlier with Mark Allen coming through.

Just settling down to watch Murphy and Maguire. Hopefully a better match than earlier.

syngindub · 16-01-2015 8:24pm

Great start by Maguire 137 Break to lead 1-0

syngindub · 16-01-2015 9:14pm

cracking match so far

syngindub · 16-01-2015 11:59pm

super game of snooker between maguire and murphy.
Some terrific long ball potting, some auful misses. probably the best game i've watched this championship.

Winner of the tourny is between ROS and Robertson. Allen hasn't got a hope, i'll give murphy a slight chance if he overcomes Allen which he should easily.

miketv · 17-01-2015 2:10pm

Looking forward to today's game, tough one to call.

robman60 · 17-01-2015 2:30pm

Good start by Robinson, shouldn't be a one-sided affair, I hope it goes the distance.

Slippin Jimmy · 17-01-2015 2:34pm

Ronnie left with a nice opener. Should be able to clear this frame.

Slippin Jimmy · 17-01-2015 2:39pm

Really bad miss on the frame ball.

willmunny1990 · 17-01-2015 3:00pm

Fancy Robertson big time in this form.

Slippin Jimmy · 17-01-2015 3:12pm

Not looking great for Ronnie. Robertson is on top form.

jimmii · 17-01-2015 3:15pm

Duffff-Man wrote: »

Not looking great for Ronnie. Robertson is on top form.

Robertson has been superb so far. Ronnie is going to need him to give up a few chances to get back in it now Robertson barely giving him a look in.

Rickamania1 · 17-01-2015 3:15pm

Robertson in cracking form. But Ronnie is Ronnie.

Slippin Jimmy · 17-01-2015 3:23pm

Looked in much better form in that frame. Important to get one on a board. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.

jimmii · 17-01-2015 3:24pm

Those four frames seemed to fly by!

18-01-2015 3:17pm

Someone would want to tell Ken to rein it in a bit, he's had the crowd laughing a few times now.

bren2001 · 18-01-2015 3:27pm

Ken is brilliant today. By far the best commentator. Gave a great interview to Jarlath Regan on An Irishman Abroad, I was laughing for most of the 90 minutes.

Great from Murphy so far. Punishing Robertsons mistakes and playing aggressive snooker. Fantastic to watch. He has already won me a few quid by making the SF and final. 4-0 at the interval is not something I would have predicted (not that we are there yet).

18-01-2015 4:29pm

Still time for Robertson to leave it interesting enough for tonight.

vanderlyle · 18-01-2015 4:46pm

6-2 would give Robertson a slight chance, 7-1 and it's over.

robman60 · 18-01-2015 7:43pm

Is this resuming at 7?

vanderlyle · 18-01-2015 7:45pm

robman60 wrote: »

Is this resuming at 7?

Yep, live on BBC 2 til the end

robman60 · 18-01-2015 7:54pm

vanderlyle wrote: »

Yep, live on BBC 2 til the end

Thanks. I don't think the BBC Player works in Ireland unfortunately as I don't have a TV in my college accom.

Thargor · 18-01-2015 8:42pm

robman60 wrote: »

Thanks. I don't think the BBC Player works in Ireland unfortunately as I don't have a TV in my college accom.

Watch it on FilmOn:

http://www.filmon.com/tv/bbc-two

18-01-2015 8:42pm

The hell was that from Robertson!?

kingtiger · 18-01-2015 8:44pm

jasus I can't stand Murphy, its not healthy to dislike someone so much

AllGunsBlazing · 18-01-2015 9:12pm

kingtiger wrote: »

jasus I can't stand Murphy, its not healthy to dislike someone so much

His general demeanour around the table, especially when he's on form, is oddly annoying. Has the air of someone who is just a bit too pleased with themselves.:D

Slippin Jimmy · 18-01-2015 9:24pm

kingtiger wrote: »

jasus I can't stand Murphy, its not healthy to dislike someone so much

I feel the same about Robertson. I never warmed to him.

AllGunsBlazing · 18-01-2015 9:34pm

Bit of an anti-climax after a really compelling week.

bren2001 · 18-01-2015 11:11pm

Backed Murphy before the tournament. My friends ridiculed me for it. Disappointing final but the bank balance is up. Usual feelings of hitting the Joeys my snooker hall during the week. Roll on April

The Masters 2015 - Alexandra Palace

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