World Championship 2015

syngindub

Mark Selby defends his title this year.
Competition Running From 18th April - 4th May

All Info, fixtures, Dates
http://www.worldsnooker.com/tournaments/betfred-world-championship-2015/

seanhynes

Ding is playing rubbish

syngindub

seanhynes wrote: »

Ding is playing rubbish

yeah, for a guy thats 3rd in the world, would have expected a lot more

Black Menorca

There's been some great matches so far.

syngindub

Watching it online via chrome add-on Hola, UK proxy

syngindub

Alan McManus outfit is a sight to be seen

Proud scotsman, probably go all out for the kilt if he gets to the final

GeneralC

Any links lads?

Slippin Jimmy

GeneralC wrote: »

Any links lads?

Eurosport will allow streaming, but you have to pay for that service.

syngindub

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

Eurosport will allow streaming, but you have to pay for that service.

bbc are streaming the snooker for free

seanhynes

Just checked account I have a four fold of Neil 1.5 Ronnie 1.5 John Higgins 0,5 and carter 0.5 match centuries ,only need Ronnie to fire in two tomorrow think it's likely 5/6 odds sweet

Slippin Jimmy

Looking forward to the other sullivan match!

Glenman

Ding came through anyway 10-7 against Mark Davis from 4-0 down, he will be happy with that recovery despite missing out on a 147 by playing position on the blue on the 13th red!

Slippin Jimmy

Good attempt at the 147

bren2001

https://vine.co/v/eaMLDYFh3zg

Ding forgetting he was on a 147 for anyone who missed the coverage. What has he done?

Glenman

syngindub wrote: »

bbc are streaming the snooker for free

But is that only available to people in the UK?

syngindub

Glenman wrote: »

But is that only available to people in the UK?

if you are using chrome for your browser, check the add-on called Hola.

Thanks for the updates on the matches folks for us poor souls in work on such a fine day

Slippin Jimmy

Great safety shot by steadman won him that frame. Forced Ronnie to play a shot he didn't want to.

Dubliner28

bren2001 wrote: »

https://vine.co/v/eaMLDYFh3zg

Ding forgetting he was on a 147 for anyone who missed the coverage. What has he done?

What's the prize money for a 147 at the World Championship?~

Caovyn Lineah

Dubliner28 wrote: »

What's the prize money for a 147 at the World Championship?~

About 30k i believe. Between that and Ronnies shoe issue it has been a strange day.

eeepaulo

There is a guy sat in the first seat to the right of the players seats in the osullivan steadman game (white top) who is always in that seat (or the one opposite for the other table)

I went to the final a few years back and he was there the just about every match except the final. He usually wears a light blue football shirt.

Also the big guy (grey top) about level with the blue spot on the left, ive seen him loads of times at matches, he always seems to be nodding off.

syngindub

eeepaulo wrote: »

There is a guy sat in the first seat to the right of the players seats in the osullivan steadman game (white top) who is always in that seat (or the one opposite for the other table)

I went to the final a few years back and he was there the just about every match except the final. He usually wears a light blue football shirt.

Also the big guy (grey top) about level with the blue spot on the left, ive seen him loads of times at matches, he always seems to be nodding off.

he wears the coventry jearsey normally yeah.
That guy proposed a few years ago, he got the full walk on like a player.

There are a few of them in the same seats every year alright.

seanhynes

There are also two old men who are seated right behind where the players break off but dead centre so they can watch the two tables,always wear a suit jackets the two of them!!

Any1 see that 7th frame of Williams Stevens there utterly bizarre a string of easy balls missed and the white kept going in off :pac:

Arthur Daley

Poor quality in the williams vs stevens match. It keeps going in off. Even virgo has nearly stopped saying 'where's the cue ball going'

Gwynplaine

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Poor quality in the williams vs stevens match. It keeps going in off. Even virgo has nearly stopped saying 'where's the cue ball going'

I'm glad I watch it on Eurosport, as I just can't listen to Taylor and Virgo.
Virgo speaks without opening his mouth, and Taylor never shuts up about the "atmosphere in the crucible" and the "knowledge of the crowd" and "the baloo and the brine"

mdwexford

Heading over in the morning for two sessions Thursday and one Friday. Front row seats, can't wait.

Glenman

Ronnie through to the second round with a 10-3 victory. He will more than likely play Matthew Stevens unless Mark Williams can do something special this afternoon to come from 7-2 behind.

Slippin Jimmy

mdwexford wrote: »

Heading over in the morning for two sessions Thursday and one Friday. Front row seats, can't wait.

I'm jealous. Enjoy the matches!

Tried to get tickets to one of the O' Sullivan games but they were all sold out. How far in advance would you need to buy them?

eeepaulo

mdwexford wrote: »

Heading over in the morning for two sessions Thursday and one Friday. Front row seats, can't wait.

Who you seeing?

melon_collie

Glenman wrote: »

Ronnie through to the second round with a 10-3 victory. He will more than likely play Matthew Stevens unless Mark Williams can do something special this afternoon to come from 7-2 behind.

He's a 'shoe-in' for the final if you ask me. . . . . . . . see what I did there?

mdwexford

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

I'm jealous. Enjoy the matches!

Tried to get tickets to one of the O' Sullivan games but they were all sold out. How far in advance would you need to buy them?

Haha, cheers.

I bought mine May 6th last year the morning they went on sale. You'd need to be quick off the mark to get good seats.

mdwexford

eeepaulo wrote: »

Who you seeing?

Looks like

Selby vs McGill
Higgins vs Ding
Allen vs Hawkins

Very happy with that, unless they decide to change who's on what table in which case it'll be Trump and then Murphy in their first round matches which isn't bad either.

eeepaulo

mdwexford wrote: »

Looks like

Selby vs McGill
Higgins vs Ding
Allen vs Hawkins

Very happy with that, unless they decide to change who's on what table in which case it'll be Trump and then Murphy in their first round matches which isn't bad either.

Lovely, see some good snooker there.

Myrddin

Is play finished for the night??

eeepaulo

Myrddin wrote: »

Is play finished for the night??

another session starting at 1900

Myrddin

eeepaulo wrote: »

another session starting at 1900

Is it televised? Or a Red Button jobbie only?

jimmii

Myrddin wrote: »

Is it televised? Or a Red Button jobbie only?

Looks like red button. Might be on Eurosport.

EDIT: Listed on Eurosport 2 from 7pm.

tinpib

I think McGill is overpriced at 4.5 on Paddypower. He played well first round but allowed Maguire to come back in before winning the decider.

And of course there is the 'Crucible Curse' of a first time champ never successfully defending the title.

He plays Selby tomorrow.

Gotya

tinpib wrote: »

I think McGill is overpriced at 4.5 on Paddypower. He played well first round but allowed Maguire to come back in before winning the decider.

And of course there is the 'Crucible Curse' of a first time champ never successfully defending the title.

He plays Selby tomorrow.

I definitely wouldn't say overpriced.


Selby will win.

Slippin Jimmy

Gotya wrote: »

I definitely wouldn't say overpriced.


Selby will win.

Selby will certainly win. I would love to see mc Gill get a bit further in the tournament. He comes across as a decent sorta fella. I just don't think he has the experience to beat Selby.

eeepaulo

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

Selby will certainly win. I would love to see mc Gill get a bit further in the tournament. He comes across as a decent sorta fella. I just don't think he has the experience to beat Selby.

Its good to see him smiling and enjoying it, i like selby but i would like to see mcgill go further. Playing as he is he has a chance, if he makes hard work of getting over the line selby wont hesitiate.

Glenman

Gotya wrote: »

I definitely wouldn't say overpriced.


Selby will win.

McGill done well in the first session anyway tied at 4 frames a piece.

syngindub

Ding 1 - 2 Higgins

Started off a bit slow but Ding finally gets off the mark in this match.

On other table Murphy making hard work of putting the match away
9-3 now to murph

syngindub

Murphy on a 147 Eurosport 2
9 red, 8 blacks

Say Your Number

Great clearance by Higgins to go 5-1 up, Ding will have to wake up soon or this could be embarassing.

syngindub

Looks like Ding back in match and a much needed confidence boost.
5-3 to commence tomorrow and finish Saturday

tinpib

Gotya wrote: »

I definitely wouldn't say overpriced.


Selby will win.

:P

McGill 2.1 now on Paddypower and 7:5 up.

So long as McGill remembers to burn Selby's body before nightfall then he might have a chance of getting over the line.

Glenman

McGill 10-6 up going into this evening's final session. Selby will have to dig deep if he is to get through.

tinpib

Yes, he will, but no better man. McGill wobbled badly close to finishing line against Maguire, will be a fascinating session.

Selby 3.75 on Paddypower now, good value to hedge bets.

Slippin Jimmy

Fingers crossed for mc Gill. It will be a big boost to his confidence if he can pull it off.

syngindub

Let the games begin !!
Looking forward to this

Slippin Jimmy

Mc Gill played some brilliant shots in that frame. Would be suprised if he doesn't get through from here.