Masters 2009 Final - O'Sullivan V Selby

syngindub

Looking forward to this. Love Spending Sunday's watching a snooker final. can't beat it.Espessially when Ronnie is involved. The Tiger Woods of snooker ..O'Sullivan the obvious favourit but haven't seen much of selby this tournamentso looking forward to it.

blackgold>>

what time is it on at?
thanks

syngindub

Match just started on BBC 2. 2:00PM
Best of 19 Frames. 2 Sessions, next session starts at 20:00 BBC 2

blackgold>>

thanks alot this is going to be a fantastic days snooker

syngindub

ye really looking forward to it. Looks like Ronnie has got the first oportunity in first frame. wiat and see what happens

blackgold>>

think he has the first so .

syngindub

little tussle at the end of the first frame but still should be Ronnies. Selby needing 2 snookers with one remaining red. no chance

blackgold>>

Ya I notice ronnie seems a bit odd today. Or is it just me?

syngindub

well it depends what side of the bed he got out today i suppose. He did ask the ref before the match started how many frames there was which was funny. he didn't acknowledge the crowd much either with his entrance.

syngindub

Selby takes the third frame to make it 2-1 to O'Sullivan. Selby's GF Vicky isn't bad either

Bluetonic

Great final this.

syngindub

Looks like Selby is starting to get the run of the balls and playing really well. Selby looking like going 7-5 ahead. Great commentary also from Willie and Steve i have to say

Bluetonic

p.s Give me snooker over darts any day of the week :cool:

syngindub

Bluetonic wrote: »

p.s Give me snooker over darts any day of the week :cool:

Big Time.. Agree totally with that as well..Snooker, one of the most skillful and enjoyable games around imho:D

nkay1985

Hey lads. Any update on the score?

syngindub

7-6 in favour of Selby.
Selby favourite for the 14th Frame

the groutch

never understood why they start the sessions at 2pm & 8pm for the finals, this one could easily be on til 1am

Bluetonic

nkay1985 wrote: »

Hey lads. Any update on the score?

You should be able to get it online, none the less Selby 7-6 up, and 61-23 up in the 14th frame which is a bit cat and mouse at the moment.

One thing that is annoying me watching this is the way that average shots by Ronnie are applauded by the audience compare to better shots by Mark which barely get a clap. I suppose as the bad boy of snooker Ronnie would have more followers but Mark is playing some very good snooker tonight and deserves a little more respect.

Hopefully this goes the distance.

Bluetonic

the groutch wrote: »

never understood why they start the sessions at 2pm & 8pm for the finals, this one could easily be on til 1am

If only Ronnie played a bit quicker, he's slowing up.

All joking aside there isn't much alternative as you want to get the prime time for TV coverage along with giving the players a good break between the first eight frames and the remainder.

nkay1985

Bluetonic wrote: »

You should be able to get it online, none the less Selby 7-6 up, and 61-23 up in the 14th frame which is a bit cat and mouse at the moment.

One thing that is annoying me watching this is the way that average shots by Ronnie are applauded by the audience compare to better shots by Mark which barely get a clap. I suppose as the bad boy of snooker Ronnie would have more followers but Mark is playing some very good snooker tonight and deserves a little more respect.

Hopefully this goes the distance.

Yeah eventually found it on channelsurfing.net. I must say I've been very impressed by Mark Selby this week. Once I saw the game against Mark Allen I knew he'd make it to the final.

This is a great way to pass a Sunday night in work.

syngindub

7-7 class final

nkay1985

Nicked that one! All the way to the finish hopefully!

syngindub

Selby takes the 16th Frame to go 8-8. Great final and more to come

Bluetonic

I need a drink

syngindub

i need coffee

ambman

anybody got a link to watch it on the web??

thanks

syngindub

you could try justin.tv. they had a stream up today afaik

Bluetonic

syngindub wrote: »

i need coffee

Baileys coffee!

ambman

syngindub wrote: »

you could try justin.tv. they had a stream up today afaik

Tried there. Not on now:rolleyes:

syngindub

truth be known, im having a vodka & 7up with ice 'n' lemon ..yummy

Bluetonic

Will be tough on Selby to lose this.

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Really enjoying this final.

syngindub

that was some blue and pink by Ronnie to win the that frame to go 9-8 ahead. super stuff

This is gripping stuff.

As the lads on BBC said, Ronnie has snooker balls of steel !:pac:

Go on the rocket !

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why was it started again?

syngindub

Des wrote: »

why was it started again?

stalemate, each player would of just kepot playing safe into the bunch of reds. no point in continuing so re-rack

TheIrishGrover

Selby's missus is a fine thing, what......
Oh, and great final. (They just had the rerack)

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TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Selby's missus is a fine thing, what......
Oh, and great final. (They just had the rerack)

she plays pool for Ireland apparently.

heh, some funny stuff there.

Another re-rack :eek:

TheIrishGrover

Des wrote: »

she plays pool for Ireland apparently.

heh, some funny stuff there.

Another re-rack :eek:

Really, she's Irish? Jaysus. Yeah, that banter at the 2nd rerack was funny: "Exciting, innit?"

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TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Really, she's Irish? Jaysus.

according to wiki

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Yeah, that banter at the 2nd rerack was funny: "Exciting, innit?"

it is, but I think Selby just handed the frame to Ronnie.

mickos

great final. I love watching ronnie play but Mark will be hard done by if he loses this. great stuff.

Dave147

Ronnie should seal the frame and match here, Selby's old doll is mint alright, she looks a fair bit older.. maybe he's her toyboy

m83

Brilliant final. Fair play to Mark, played a great tournament and was unlucky not to beat the master.

syngindub

i dunno, i don't think Mark should have thrown the towel in. That was a tough red Ronnie had and Mark only would of need 2 snookers if he missed.

TheIrishGrover

m83 wrote: »

Brilliant final. Fair play to Mark, played a great tournament and was unlucky not to beat the master.

Poor bugger's gutted. Still, great final

TheIrishGrover

Did they rename the trophy the Paul Hunter trophy? I know there was a Paul Hunter competition on the anniversary but I thought they mentioned them calling it the hunter trophy

Dave147

syngindub wrote: »

i dunno, i don't think Mark should have thrown the towel in. That was a tough red Ronnie had and Mark only would of need 2 snookers if he missed.

Mark needed 3 snookers, he was dead right to throw in the towel. Plus, that red wasn't very difficult.

syngindub

3 Snookers, well then fair enough. I was a tough red down the cussion though. seen them missed, espessially with new cues

Aaron M

Cracking final. Respect to both players. I was hoping Mark would win but well done to Ronnie.

Selby will be kicking himself over several of those tight frames he really should have won. He is definitely my favourite player at the moment. His all round game is superb, and unlike some of the other 'top' players (*cough* Stephen Maguire *cough*) he doesn't seem to choke when he's playing Ronnie either. He's one of the few players (along with some of the old hands like John Higgins) who can actually give Ronnie a tough game on a consistent basis. He's not had the best season though in the ranking events so far, he'd want to get his act together for the remaining few.

Dr Pepper

Great final!

I was hoping to see Selby win it too - he has a great temperament which I admire.

I'd agree with syngindub that he shouldn't have thrown in the towel. I know the red was not too tricky but definitely could have been missed under those circumstances... and after that 3 snookers with free ball possibilities and always the chance of getting 5, 6 or 7 point fouls, etc.. plus you never know what can happen with Ronnie's volatility! 3 snookers required frames are often won by the person behind so I would have at least given myself the (slim) chance. Anyway, up to the player himself I suppose!

syngindub

must admit. it was unusual to see somebody literally throwing in the towel in a snooker tournament. When Mark heard the crowd going nuts, his head dropped and he threw the towel in. Very silly to do that, think he showeed Ronnie a bit too much respect doing it