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2019 World Snooker Championship (Mod Note Post One)

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    #422
    Hotblack Desiato
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    He can commentate, analyze and say what he likes when he's no longer a competitor in the tournament.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #423
    Joe_ Public
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    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    Reverse jinx or what, Maguire winning the last two, the second with a 121 break. Still all to play for though.

    Yes I have the knack! Maguire should be winning of course, but just cant have a whole lot of faith in him at this stage.

    Selby-Wilson could go all the way this morning. Selby looked in the groove for a time yesterday but Wilson admirably refused to buckle. Am on selby in that half of draw, but cant be too confident right now. Just hope the bbc relax the taxi driver stuff a bit today, or will be quick switcheroo across to eurosport even if its phil at the controls.


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    #424
    Inviere
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    Jesus the lad on Eurosport commentating on the Maguire Cahill match last night would give Dennis Taylor a serious run for his money in the ‘breathing into the mic’ competition. Very distracting once you notice it, you can’t not hear it then every few seconds :o

    Hopefully Wilson can see Selby out here, neither player is super consistent though. I still see Robertson getting the job done, he’ll take some serious playing to beat.

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    #425
    Exclamation Marc
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    Long match here with Selby and Wilson which has been slow and methodical.

    Selby in big big trouble now though with Wilson likely to take a 12-10 lead with 13 the lucky number.

    EDIT: As soon as I post that, Wilson misses a fairly handy shot and Selby has an opening.


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    #426
    tinpib
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    Ya, Selby/Wilson is a bit of an old skool Crucible ordeal. Gripping stuff though. Hope Wilson wins.


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    #427
    Loafing Oaf
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    Exclamation Marc wrote: »
    Long match here with Selby and Wilson which has been slow and methodical.

    Selby in big big trouble now though with Wilson likely to take a 12-10 lead with 13 the lucky number.

    EDIT: As soon as I post that, Wilson misses a fairly handy shot and Selby has an opening.

    You were right the first time:P


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    #428
    Say Your Number
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


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


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    #429
    Exclamation Marc
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    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.


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    #430
    waynescales1
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    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?


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    #431
    Exclamation Marc
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    Selby smashing his knuckles off the table after missing that pot in anger. Could and probably is game over for the Jester.


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    #432
    DJIMI TRARORE
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    Selby out, nowhere near the level he was


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    #433
    tanko
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    Great to see slowby and his dire brand of snooker sent packing. Jester my eye, i'd rather watch paint dry.


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    #434
    Loafing Oaf
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    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"...


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    #435
    Inviere
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    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.

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    #436
    This is it
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    Big fan of Selby but no issue with Wilson going through, played very well for the most part


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    #437
    gormdubhgorm
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    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. :o
    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.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #438
    gormdubhgorm
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    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.....

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #439
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    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.


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    #440
    AllForIt
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    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.


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    #441
    Joe_ Public
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    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.


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    #442
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    Two frames in a row from Cahill to level at 9-9. He's looking very confident and composed out there.


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    #443
    This is it
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    Evalyn Ripe Canvas wrote: »
    Two frames in a row from Cahill to level at 9-9. He's looking very confident and composed out there.

    And some red into the corner to get going in this frame, if he meant it of course!


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    #444
    Loafing Oaf
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    Woe Maguire's blown this frame big time:eek:


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    #445
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    Loafing Oaf wrote: »
    Woe Maguire's blown this frame big time:eek:

    Both of them doing their best to lose this one!


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    #446
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    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.


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    #447
    Gwynplaine
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    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.


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    #448
    Loafing Oaf
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    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:)


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    #449
    Inviere
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    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.

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    #450
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    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.


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    #451
    waynescales1
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    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.


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