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2020 World Matchplay

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  • #32
    ArmaniJeanss
    Registered Users Posts: 13,282 ✭✭✭✭ArmaniJeanss


    MVG 0-5 down to Whitlock, could be a shock.
    3-7 at second break.


  • #33
    paulie21
    Registered Users Posts: 17,758 ✭✭✭✭paulie21


    Whitlock wins 11-4.


  • #34
    Dillonb3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Dillonb3


    Just seen the Whitlock result :eek: I'd say it's Wright's or Anderson's tournament but the seeded players are dropping like flies


  • #35
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Michael Smith a good chance of winning this now


  • #36
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    US2 wrote: »
    Michael Smith a good chance of winning this now

    That's the first thing I thought of when MvG lost. He has a huge chance now. It's all about the mentality with Smith though, he's known as a bottler and rightly so. He has a great chance to put that right now.

    I don't think I have ever seen MvG be that bad on doubles before, he was awful. Whitlock played well though with a 98 average.


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  • #37
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Kingp35 wrote: »
    That's the first thing I thought of when MvG lost. He has a huge chance now. It's all about the mentality with Smith though, he's known as a bottler and rightly so. He has a great chance to put that right now.

    I don't think I have ever seen MvG be that bad on doubles before, he was awful. Whitlock played well though with a 98 average.

    Smith got through two games by the skin of his teeth too which makes me think he will only improve.

    Wright v Durrant could be a cracking game tonight looking forward to it


  • #38
    Gotya
    Registered Users Posts: 837 ✭✭✭Gotya


    Smith weight loss will help him get over the line for a major this year. He always looked self conscious, pulling and fixing his shirt on stage. He's obviously good enough, I think now he'll be more comfortable.


  • #39
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Gotya wrote: »
    Smith weight loss will help him get over the line for a major this year. He always looked self conscious, pulling and fixing his shirt on stage. He's obviously good enough, I think now he'll be more comfortable.

    It's mostly only finals when he completely buckles. I've a feeling once he wins a big one he will follow it up with many, many more.


  • #40
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Yes durrant!! Massive opportunity for him now.


  • #41
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    Brilliant win for Duzza. Delighted!


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  • #42
    mdwexford
    Registered Users Posts: 11,274 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Great performances from Glen and Aidy tonight.

    Wide open tournament now.


  • #43
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,711 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    price doesn't seem to downhearted getting knocked out going by social media

    Off on his holidays


  • #44
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    price doesn't seem to downhearted getting knocked out going by social media

    Off on his holidays

    I'd say MVG , Wright, and Cross going out early softened the blow for him anyway.


  • #45
    mdwexford
    Registered Users Posts: 11,274 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    US2 wrote: »
    I'd say MVG , Wright, and Cross going out early softened the blow for him anyway.

    If anything that should make it worse.
    Missed a great chance to go deep.

    Them going out early doesn’t put money in his pocket.


  • #46
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,711 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    jesus these 2 are some miserable bastards

    Durrant is too


  • #47
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    Really enjoyed that match. Great stuff. Disappointed Ratajski couldn't complete the comeback


  • #48
    ThebitterLemon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,621 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    Smith will win this out now

    TbL


  • #49
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    mdwexford wrote: »
    If anything that should make it worse.
    Missed a great chance to go deep.

    Them going out early doesn’t put money in his pocket.

    It won't do much to his rankings suppose you are right though.


  • #50
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Smith has learned how to fight.


  • #51
    Scoundrel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭Scoundrel


    Have to fancy Anderson from here hes shifting through the gears nicely Smith lucky to still be in tournament.


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  • #52
    Kingp35
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kingp35


    US2 wrote: »
    Smith has learned how to fight.

    It's finals where he chokes. The lack of a crowd may help him though.


  • #53
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Kingp35 wrote: »
    It's finals where he chokes. The lack of a crowd may help him though.

    Yeah, that's true. Promising to see his head didnt drop when ratajski was banging in those big finishes though.


  • #54
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    what is the controversy over whitlocks tips? i saw this morning his post on twitter


  • #55
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,058 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    peteeeed wrote: »
    what is the controversy over whitlocks tips? i saw this morning his post on twitter

    They have grooves in them and are damaging the board apparently

    https://twitter.com/LemonAech/status/1286637320515526657?s=19


  • #56
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    ahhhhhh ok its a weird looking tip but unless there is a definitive rule then no one can complain


  • #57
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    peteeeed wrote: »
    ahhhhhh ok its a weird looking tip but unless there is a definitive rule then no one can complain

    More like a screw than a tip. Board looks like a bale of hay after a few legs.


  • #58
    Deeper Blue
    Registered Users Posts: 7,524 ✭✭✭Deeper Blue


    Lewis acting like an absolute muppet on stage, roaring and screaming after hitting 140s. Delighted to see him beaten.

    You could tell the commentators were gutted aswell, they seem to worship him for whatever reason.


  • #59
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,711 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Durrant is a bit of a miserable git when he's not winning


  • #60
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    Vincent having a go at the officials


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  • #61
    Joeseph Balls
    Registered Users Posts: 3,708 ✭✭✭Joeseph Balls


    peteeeed wrote: »
    Vincent having a go at the officials

    Yea I missed what happened, something about an early board change??


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