World Championship 2015

jimmii

Be amazing if he did it! Frame 30 onwards would be pretty dam tense I'd imagine!

bren2001

Say Your Number wrote: »

Hawkins only needs 9 in a row, it's probably beyond but at least he's making Murphy work for it, only eight more centuries away from the tournament record, wasn't someone saying it's been a mediocre Championship.

9 in a row is doable.... Even though Murphy is my only bet left, I would love to see Hawkins make a real stab at it and push Murphy a bit. If it goes past the mid-interval break (i.e. Hawkins wins the first 4), Murphy would start to feel it.

The number of centuries is one way to measure how exciting a championship is. I think while the quality may be high this year, the excitement is quite low. Robertson, Ding, Ronnie and Selby are gone at this stage. I think we would all prefer those 4 over the current 4. All credit to Bingham and Hawkins but in terms of snooker, they are journey men. I know I have not been as wrapped up as I usually am.

qwabercd

There isn't a hope he'll win 9 frames on the trot.

mickdw

qwabercd wrote: »

There isn't a hope he'll win 9 frames on the trot.

No hope when Murphy is just one away. When Murphy needed three and Hawkins was going well, there was hope but not now.
I like both Hawkins and bingham. Sick of trump at this stage. The commentators keep saying he is such a mature player now but I don't see it tbh. He doesn't seem to have the stomach for grinding out tight ends to frames, going all out for too many half chances.

colossus-x

mickdw wrote: »

No hope when Murphy is just one away. When Murphy needed three and Hawkins was going well, there was hope but not now.
I like both Hawkins and bingham. Sick of trump at this stage. The commentators keep saying he is such a mature player now but I don't see it tbh. He doesn't seem to have the stomach for grinding out tight ends to frames, going all out for too many half chances.

Yea. Trump seems to me to have something missing. I was just thinking how someone like Hendry would be so psyched up in his day at this stage of the proceedings but Judd just looks like he can't believe he's not winning as if he's just entitled to win. It's almost like he doesn't care that much.

Say Your Number

bren2001 wrote: »

The number of centuries is one way to measure how exciting a championship is. I think while the quality may be high this year, the excitement is quite low. Robertson, Ding, Ronnie and Selby are gone at this stage. I think we would all prefer those 4 over the current 4. All credit to Bingham and Hawkins but in terms of snooker, they are journey men. I know I have not been as wrapped up as I usually am.

There has been a few exciting finishes, the last 3 evening sessions have been brilliant, Bingham has been brilliant against Trump so far, even this morning with Murphy consistantly winning frame after frame in one visit, I admired the sheer skill level even if it wasn't much of a contest.

This year there has been very few scrappy frames over 30 minutes and that's a good thing.

Murphy vs Trump is probably the final everyone wants, but Trump doesn't come across as that likeable so I'd like Bingham to win that but I fear the final would be a whitewash if that's the case.

mdwexford

fryup wrote: »

What do you think of Trumps's Burger King sponsorship??

don't mean to be sniffy but it kinda cheapens the whole event, and in this age of childhood obesity its a bit inappropriate don't you think??

No it doesn't.

Childhood obesity isn't some kind of crazy illness.

It's there because lazy parents feed their kids junk food.
Don't give them crap and they won't be fat.

mdwexford

colossus-x wrote: »

Yes it's sticks out like sore thumb. But be careful, you may be accused of being a snob like I was when voicing an opinion on the changing of the whole look and feel of the presentation of the sport. Someone in the audience at this mornings opening had a placard that said "TON UP" ! The camera did a deliberate close up of it as Walker was introducing BarrrrrrrrrrrrrrY Hawins in boxing match or darts style. Apparently it's all an attempt to make the game more popular - by making it more appealing to the lower working classes. Like Darts. So I guess the theory is is that there are more lower working class ppl that more sophisticated cultured ppl like your typical snooker fan like myself so lowering of all standards is on the cards , slowly , bit by bit. Well it might work but will it make it better ? Defiantly not.

You were being a snob apart from talking absolute cobblers as well. Just like this post here funnily enough. It's an attempt to jazz up the game, make it more exciting, attract a younger audience and entice kids to take up the sport. Hope this makes it clearer for you.

Ha just realised you called yourself cultured and sophisticated. Get a grip.

colossus-x wrote: »

I just linked to an example where Murphy trashed the mighty Robinson ! The suggestion that somehow a Murphy on form would not be able to steamroll over Robinson is nonsense. Murphy is also an ex-champion and in my opinion a better player overall that Robinson. I'm a bit tired of some snooker fans being supporters of the flash players like Robinson , Trump etc. I actually think Robinson has a superiority complex which doesn't serve him well. I think it wipes off on his fans too.

Well that's embarrassing.

Shows how much you're into snooker when you get his name wrong 5 times.

Also it's hard to argue Murphy is better than ROBERTSON, when the latter has more ranking event titles, more prize money and has been world number one several times.

I say this as someone who doesn't like Robertson all that much and agree he seems a bit pompous.

mdwexford

Say Your Number wrote: »

Murphy vs Trump is probably the final everyone wants, but Trump doesn't come across as that likeable so I'd like Bingham to win that but I fear the final would be a whitewash if that's the case.

So why would Bingham beat Ronnie and Trump but get whitewashed by Murphy?

bren2001

mdwexford wrote: »

So why would Bingham beat Ronnie and Trump but get whitewashed by Murphy?

I want a Trump Murphy final because I think it would be the best snooker and would attract more viewers over Bingham. I do agree with Say in thinking that Bingham would be at risk of being whitewashed only for the reason that I believe the occasion might get to him a little. He was quite emotional reaching the SF, I think he would be at risk of being too cautious or overzealous in the opening session. Murphy has been there and done it. Trump has the arrogance to not let it phase him.

Hotblack Desiato

fryup wrote: »

What do you think of Trumps's Burger King sponsorship??

don't mean to be sniffy but it kinda cheapens the whole event, and in this age of childhood obesity its a bit inappropriate don't you think??

Eh, no. 'Should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet'

If he was sponsored by Cadburys would you think it would lead to parents feeding kids chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

What about a drinks company?? At least tobacco sponsorship is gone and not before time. Although gambling isn't really any better.

colossus-x wrote: »

be careful, you may be accused of being a snob

making it more appealing to the lower working classes. Like Darts.

So I guess the theory is is that there are more lower working class ppl that more sophisticated cultured ppl like your typical snooker fan like myself

Mmm-mmm.

Say Your Number wrote: »

Hawkins only needs 9 in a row, it's probably beyond but at least he's making Murphy work for it, only eight more centuries away from the tournament record, wasn't someone saying it's been a mediocre Championship.

16-8 in a 33 frame match is in no way making your opponent work for it!

mdwexford

bren2001 wrote: »

I want a Trump Murphy final because I think it would be the best snooker and would attract more viewers over Bingham. I do agree with Say in thinking that Bingham would be at risk of being whitewashed only for the reason that I believe the occasion might get to him a little. He was quite emotional reaching the SF, I think he would be at risk of being too cautious or overzealous in the opening session. Murphy has been there and done it. Trump has the arrogance to not let it phase him.

I think whoever wins deserves to be there.

If he beats Ronnie and Trump then Murphy should hold no fears for him in theory but as you say the occasion getting to him is always a possibility.

Hotblack Desiato

Murphy nailed on for the title irrespective of who wins the other semi.

Say Your Number

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

16-8 in a 33 frame match is in no way making your opponent work for it!

I meant that he played well in the 3rd session and has forced Murphy to play tomorrow afternoon, after the disaster he had in the morning session I thought Murphy would finish it tonight, I think he'll win it before the mid session.

Say Your Number

Great safety play by Bingham

syngindub

Bingham playing out of his skin.
Fair play to him, love to see him lift the title

Say Your Number

Trump is getting frustrated and is just trying force things a bit too much, great stuff from Bingham, four in a row, hope he can finish the job.

paulie21

Uphill task for Trump from here

case885

Trump really needs the next 2, would set it up nicely for tonight.

eeepaulo

syngindub wrote: »

Bingham playing out of his skin.
Fair play to him, love to see him lift the title

Agreed, would love to see him do it, dont really have any favourites, but murphy has done it before, trump is still young, I would think this is binghams chance.

paulie21

Trump got a bit of luck there

Say Your Number

That could be a turning point...

Say Your Number

Bingham is still in a great position, but he deserves to be further ahead, if he got that pink and black it would be hard to see a way back for Trump, still it sets it up nicely for tonight, but if we get a great finish tonight that might have a negative effect on the winner in the first session tomorrow (presuming Murphy gets the frame he needs quickly)

paulie21

Century to start from Hawkins

Myrddin

Murphy through, finally. I reckon he might take it this year. He's a super player, & I actually like the guy - he seems so collected in interviews & down to earth.

robman60

Does anyone know what Hawkins' walk on song is? All I'm getting on Google is that it's Beautiful People by Chris Brown, which it definitely isn't.

Murphy looks in top form. I'd fancy him to take it, especially if he's against Stuart for some reason.

paulie21

robman60 wrote: »

Does anyone know what Hawkins' walk on song is? All I'm getting on Google is that it's Beautiful People by Chris Brown, which it definitely isn't.

My Love by Kele Le Roc

Glenman

Come on Ball-run!

GeneralC

Trump is wreckless.

Black Menorca

Why are Eurosport showing some no mark tennis match? Not like them.