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2014 Champion of Champions

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  • 02-11-2014 4:49pm
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    Frank O. Pinion
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    Starts tomorrow on ITV4.

    Ronnie O'Sullivan v Stuart Bingham
    Shaun Murphy v Marco Fu
    Barry Hawkins v John Higgins
    Ding Junhui v Dominic Dale
    Neil Robertson v Ali Carter
    Ricky Walden v Mark Allen
    Judd Trump v Stephen Maguire
    Mark Selby v Steve Davis


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    Glenman
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    Why is Steve Davis in it?


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    Frank O. Pinion
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    Glenman wrote: »
    Why is Steve Davis in it?
    He was given an invitational tour card to participate in tournaments for the 2014-15 season. He qualified for the Champion of Champions event after winning the World Seniors Championship.


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    ArmaniJeanss
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    Glenman wrote: »
    Why is Steve Davis in it?

    His buddy Bazza wanted it, and his victory in the Seniors Championship seemed the most plausible and believable way to shoehorn him in.
    Anyone pointing out that the previous edition of Champion of Champions had no such senior representative should be shunned.


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    Myrddin
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    Is this a ranking event? I've not heard of it before. Setanta have coverage too so I've been watching bits & pieces where I can


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    case885
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    Ronnie playing well, will be a massive blow to snooker when he inevitably retires.


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    Frank O. Pinion
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    Myrddin wrote: »
    Is this a ranking event? I've not heard of it before. Setanta have coverage too so I've been watching bits & pieces where I can
    It's a non-ranking event. The "Champion of Champions" name was used for two events previously, in 1978 and 1980. It was revived last year, replacing Premier League Snooker on the Snooker calendar. Ronnie O'Sullivan won it last year.

    O'Sullivan also flew through Marco Fu tonight, 6-0, to meet Ding Junhui in the semi-finals on Saturday. No matches played tomorrow, for a day of rest.

    Friday, 7th November
    Round 1: Neil Robertson v Ali Carter
    Round 1: Ricky Walden v Mark Allen
    Quarter-Final: Robertson/Carter v Walden/Allen

    Saturday, 8th November
    Semi-Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ding Junhui
    Semi-Final: Judd Trump v Winner of Friday's matches

    Final on Sunday. I would guess O'Sullivan v Trump/Robertson.


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    Pighead
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    O'Sullivan at his brilliant best against Trump in this afternoons opening session of the final. Leading 6-3 with three 130+ finishes. Evening session has just started. First to ten wins.

    ROS 6-3 Trump: 137-0 (137), 82-0 (78), 25-100, 63-73, 137-0 (50,87), 80-0 (80), 34-89 (58), 139-0 (139), 134-0 (134)


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    Kevin McCloud
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    Trump closing the gap, he must be feeling the pressure hope he levels up the scores.


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    MillField
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    Going down to the wire!


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    Kevin McCloud
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    He is making some come back in this frame.


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    MillField
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    Still hope Ronnie wins.


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    Kevin McCloud
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    What a shame the white went off.


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    MillField
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    One more frame Ronnie..


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    Kevin McCloud
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    As good as over, trump gave a good battle.


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    MillField
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    Yep. Two good players to watch. Quick play. BTW I love your show on TV.


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    Pighead
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    What a great final. Two excellent attacking players going for pretty much everything. Ronnie just said that this is the best he's played since he was 15. Usually he says he was just playing ok but he seems delighted with his form at the minute. Will be hard to stop him in April.


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    celticfc
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    Great final, top notch all day.

    To be fair the quality all week has been fantastic, it's refreshing to take a break from the 128 player open events and get back to a good old invitational events with the best players on show from start to finish with every game on the main table.

    It's also great to see that ITV are really showing an interest in snooker again, looking forward to the World Grand Prix they're showing in March too.

    UK Championship's only a couple of weeks ago now. :)


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    Frank O. Pinion
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    Great final and a great tournament overall. The Champion of Champions is quickly becoming a player's favourite, and besides the title of "World Champion", being the "Champion of Champions" sounds most impressive. It also helps gives notability to the event (and ITV's ratings) that Ronnie has won both tournaments since they brought it back.


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