2019 World Snooker Championship (Mod Note Post One)

Say Your Number · 27-04-2019 12:23PM

I know a lot of people would be bored out of their minds watching that frame, but I enjoyed it.

Exclamation Marc · 27-04-2019 12:23PM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

You were right the first time:P

Haha so true. I thought about deleting the edit. And then Selby lost it again. And then Wilson. And then Selby again!

Tactical slow snooker at its best. Very enjoyable.

waynescales1 · 27-04-2019 12:28PM

Really enjoying this audioless BBC coverage from the back of the auditorium! I think I can just about make out Mark Selby at the table?

Exclamation Marc · 27-04-2019 12:29PM

Selby smashing his knuckles off the table after missing that pot in anger. Could and probably is game over for the Jester.

DJIMI TRARORE · 27-04-2019 12:41PM

Selby out, nowhere near the level he was

tanko · 27-04-2019 12:42PM

Great to see slowby and his dire brand of snooker sent packing. Jester my eye, i'd rather watch paint dry.

Loafing Oaf · 27-04-2019 12:42PM

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Selby smashing his knuckles off the table after missing that pot in anger. Could and probably is game over for the Jester.

No second thoughts this time.:p

Trump must be looking at this half of the draw thinking "I'd take any of those guys"...

Inviere · 27-04-2019 12:43PM

DJIMI TRARORE wrote: »

Selby out, nowhere near the level he was

Yeah it’s strange, he was nearly bulletproof for quite a few seasons, but for whatever reason, he’s making mistakes now, and not able to turn on the pressure cooker like he could do. Glad for Wilson though, fair dues.

gormdubhgorm · 27-04-2019 12:58PM

Delighted for Wilson he played both sides of the game well safety and potting. Also seemed very assured, did not get rattled at all which was amazing.
I got to be honest I never really heard of him until now.

But he is 15 years a pro and even considered giving up snooker at one stage and he worked as a taxi driver.
I'm a sucker for stories like that.

gormdubhgorm · 27-04-2019 01:11PM

tanko wrote: »

Great to see slowby and his dire brand of snooker sent packing. Jester my eye, i'd rather watch paint dry.

Ah he is good to watch when he plays a player of contrasting styles like Ronnie.
It becomes fascinating to see what happens.
But I wouldn't be rushing to see an Ebdon v Selby match in fairness.....

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 01:14PM

Not surprised to see Selby go out, given how poorly he's played all season.

His "grinder" approach is generally more successful over the long matches at the Crucible, but not this year. Well played, Wilson.

Williams missed frame ball at 68-0 up to level at 8-8, but Gilbert did well to win the frame and end the session at 9-7.

If Williams loses, that will be the world number 1, 2, and 3 all out before the quarterfinals.

AllForIt · 27-04-2019 01:19PM

oh dear that's a bit of a mini disaster for Williams not to level there. Not sure if that red rolled off or if he just misjudged it. Maybe both.

Joe_ Public · 27-04-2019 01:20PM

Strange because i thought selby played some really good snooker in that match. His total clearance in the 12th frame yesterday might well go down as the break of the tournament. Academic now cos he's gone and in truth, began to miss so many easy ones it wasn't undeserved. Wilson has been the bottle player so far, including the qualifiers, so all credit due to him. Carter looking good in that section for me, though.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 02:09PM

Two frames in a row from Cahill to level at 9-9. He's looking very confident and composed out there.

Loafing Oaf · 27-04-2019 02:36PM

Woe Maguire's blown this frame big time:eek:

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 02:40PM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Woe Maguire's blown this frame big time:eek:

Both of them doing their best to lose this one!

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 02:46PM

But it's Maguire who takes it eventually to lead 10-9. Cahill needs to level again here to have a fighting chance after the interval.

Gwynplaine · 27-04-2019 02:59PM

tanko wrote: »

Great to see slowby and his dire brand of snooker sent packing. Jester my eye, i'd rather watch paint dry.

He is painful to watch.
JV really needs to go. How can they let a man who doesn't open his mouth when he speaks commentate on snooker? Bring back Big Willy
Is Robertson wearing a wig?
I'd love to see Cahill beat Maguire. Maguire looks like he'd rather be any where else, preferably the pub or chipper.

Loafing Oaf · 27-04-2019 03:07PM

Evalyn Ripe Canvas wrote: »

But it's Maguire who takes it eventually to lead 10-9. Cahill needs to level again here to have a fighting chance after the interval.

And he does:)

Inviere · 27-04-2019 03:16PM

tanko wrote: »

Great to see slowby and his dire brand of snooker sent packing. Jester my eye, i'd rather watch paint dry.

Painful to watch. The way he constantly looks up to his friends in the stands irks me too.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 03:17PM

Cahill has a decent chance here. Maguire looks beyond pissed off. I'd say he could keep Dr. Steve Peters busy for many a day.

waynescales1 · 27-04-2019 03:41PM

If Maguire had a better temperament surely he would have won more ranking events than he has, because he has the talent. It's a real weakness of his.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 03:58PM

Outrageous fluke by Cahill on the last red, and he's ahead 11-10.

hullaballoo · 27-04-2019 03:59PM

Look at how annoyed Maguire is.

:D:D

AllForIt · 27-04-2019 04:06PM

waynescales1 wrote: »

If Maguire had a better temperament surely he would have won more ranking events than he has, because he has the talent. It's a real weakness of his.

Dominic Dale was saying the other day that all that getting agro with himself thing is just his way of getting into a match. Hyping himself up kinda thing. Well whatever I never enjoy watching him play for that reason and I've always though he's overrated. Some other commentator was saying he's as good as Ding when he's amongst the balls for example. I don't think so.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 27-04-2019 04:07PM

This is it wrote: »

Does he hold his hand up for flukes? He's had a few and I've not seen him do it yet but maybe I'm just missing it

Haven't seen him do it either now that you mention it.

waynescales1 · 27-04-2019 04:29PM

Waistcoat foul? Surely not? Looks to be plenty of distance between waistcoat and pink there on the replay.

walshb · 27-04-2019 04:30PM

waynescales1 wrote: »

Waistcoat foul? Surely not? Looks to be plenty of distance between waistcoat and pink there on the replay.

Ref hardly called it for nothing...

That foul could cost him the match..

Tomas81 · 27-04-2019 04:31PM

waynescales1 wrote: »

Waistcoat foul? Surely not? Looks to be plenty of distance between waistcoat and pink there on the replay.

No chance did his pel hit it. It's clear as day not a foul from the 2 angles shown. No idea what Jan seen.

Good justice on the black.

hullaballoo · 27-04-2019 04:32PM

Maguire throwing it away tbf.

2019 World Snooker Championship (Mod Note Post One)

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