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Welsh Open

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  • #152
    ojnab
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ojnab


    AllForIt wrote: »
    They do the same for Ding Junhui. Not sure why.

    Interesting, only noticed it tonight. Murphy seems a bit lost in some of his last few shots.


  • #153
    AllForIt
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    ojnab wrote: »
    Interesting, only noticed it tonight. Murphy seems a bit lost in some of his last few shots.

    I think if he didn't miss 2 easy reds when in the balls earlier it would be well over by now. Trademark Murphy. It's exasperating being a fan of his.


  • #154
    waynescales1
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    This match is a monumental struggle. I’m gonna sleep like a log tonight.


  • #155
    Joe_ Public
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Is Murphy suffering here? His concentration levels may be waning ever so slightly.

    Yeah definitely but dont know why tbh. Should have been bossing the match at 4-2, instead usual errors came slipping back and gone into his shell. Very disappointing performance.


  • #156
    ojnab
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    He has a chance to win this frame in one visit, can he keep his concentration?


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  • #157
    waynescales1
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    Scores 61, then goes and does that? Crazy shot, why split the reds up like that?


  • #158
    ojnab
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    AllForIt wrote: »
    I think if he didn't miss 2 easy reds when in the balls earlier it would be well over by now. Trademark Murphy. It's exasperating being a fan of his.

    Must be just as exasperating for the likes of Hendry watching this. He had the killer instinct, something Murphy is definitely lacking.


  • #159
    Joe_ Public
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    Couldnt call this. Fancy another long drawn out battle, struggling to see either getting over the line in one or even two visits way its gone!


  • #160
    Joe_ Public
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    Good pot. But black and pink out of commission, how many can he get?


  • #161
    AllForIt
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    ojnab wrote: »
    Must be just as exasperating for the likes of Hendry watching this. He had the killer instinct, something Murphy is definitely lacking.

    I don't think it's the killer instinct he's lacking rather something else one can't quite figure out. He has the killer instinct otherwise he wouldn't have had any results at all.

    My theory is that psychologically when he's feeling confident he thinks the way to proceed is to play casually. "As if it means noting" as Davis is famously quoted as saying. I don't think that's quite right in competition. You need to stay hyped-up to a degree even when things are going well.


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  • #162
    ojnab
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ojnab


    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    Good pot. But black and pink out of commission, how many can he get?

    He's already made it difficult...


  • #163
    ojnab
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ojnab


    Nice recovery!


  • #164
    waynescales1
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    Great choice of shot to play for the pink, opened up the frame beautifully.


  • #165
    Joe_ Public
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    Sods law of course, we'd have to have a one visit frame..
    Wilson, if he's watching, has got to be happy with this. No harm for him anyway. Favourite for me tomorrow.


  • #166
    AllForIt
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    That was great from Murphy to be fair after playing so badly over the last few frames. I was going to say even if he scrapes through this match he's not looking good for the final but he will feel good for the way he finished it off.


  • #167
    ojnab
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    Presenter on BBC cutting Shaun short on talking about the voices in his head :)


  • #168
    Chalk McHugh
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    What a brilliant last frame century from Murphy. Yan got to break off and then shake hands. A brave break too. When he's motoring like that Murphy is a joy to watch. Probably better final with him than Yan as one slow grinder like Wilson is enough for one match. Murphy refused the Eurosport studio interview but he must be banjaxed so understandable. What a great sport snooker is to be fair.


  • #169
    waynescales1
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    Murphy opens with a century, no sign of fatigue.

    Yan the Man with some birthday snooker practice in the BBC studio area, serious dedication.


  • #170
    Chalk McHugh
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    waynescales1 wrote: »
    Murphy opens with a century, no sign of fatigue.

    Yan the Man with some birthday snooker practice in the BBC studio area, serious dedication.

    Is Yan practising today? Bit much that no? Time and a place for everything and the day after a big semi final loss and also your birthday seems ridiculoys and counter productive to me. But maybe thats why i'm slouched on my couch and Yan is where he is.


  • #171
    Chalk McHugh
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    Another fine 84 to add to his first frame century sees Murphy burst out of the blocks into a 2-0 lead. His move to Dublin seems to have worked wonders. Good Irish blood has Shaun. Will we claim him as our own now ha?


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  • #172
    waynescales1
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Another fine 84 to add to his first frame century sees Murphy burst out of the blocks into a 2-0 lead. His move to Dublin seems to have worked wonders. Good Irish blood has Shaun. Will we claim him as our own now ha?

    Séan Murphy.


  • #173
    Chalk McHugh
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    A Murphy masterclass sees him lead Wilson 4-0 at the interval. Kyren had a couple of chances but Murphy playing very well.


  • #174
    Chalk McHugh
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    What a steal by Murphy to lead 5-0. Needed a snooker. Got it. Cleaned up. 5 zip. Great stuff by the Dubliner ha.


  • #175
    Joe_ Public
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    Thats a hammer blow for sure. Good stuff by murphy though balls were beautifully set up for that counter there.


  • #176
    Chalk McHugh
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    Quality snooker by a man at the peak of his powers. 6-0.


  • #177
    Chalk McHugh
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    Wilson at least avoids the dreaded whitewash and his face may look a little less red after notching his first frame. Pity Ronnie wasn't here today as Wilson just doesn't get the juices flowing.


  • #178
    Chalk McHugh
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    A session of snooker Murphy and his supporters will remember for quite a while. 7-1 and wraps it up with a total clearance of 134. The Welsh Open is coming home to Ireland after being won by an English man.


  • #179
    Chalk McHugh
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    The Dublin Dynamo within one of the Welsh Holy Grail. 8 - 1. Another century for good measure.


  • #180
    Chalk McHugh
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    Wilson only needing 8 in a row for victory.


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  • #181
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Cardiff crowd who inly bought tickets to tonights final session in danger of seeing only two quickfire frames.


  • #182
    Chalk McHugh
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    Wilson put out off his misery. And the rest of us put out of our misery watching him. I hope not to see him in a final.for a long time.

    On the other hand absolutely barnstorming display from Shaun Murphy. He really was magic today.


  • #183
    Chalk McHugh
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    Dublin getting plenty of mentions. Murphy was nearly going to pack it in apparently. Glad he didn't. What a dominant final performance. He'll be one to watch at Sheffield on that form.


  • #184
    FR01
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Wilson put out off his misery. And the rest of us put out of our misery watching him. I hope not to see him in a final.for a long time.

    On the other hand absolutely barnstorming display from Shaun Murphy. He really was magic today.

    I quite like Wilson and he’ll take a lot from this week. He’s got a good team behind him and one of the games top coaches too. He’ll win more ranking titles no doubt about it.


  • #185
    Chalk McHugh
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    FR01 wrote: »
    I quite like Wilson and he’ll take a lot from this week. He’s got a good team behind him and one of the games top coaches too. He’ll win more ranking titles no doubt about it.

    That's fine. He'll win a title somewhere along the line because he has the right attitude on and off the table. Practices hard. Head screwed on. I just dont enjoy watching him play. Find him slow, ponderous and wooden. He's not an exciting player to watch and thats no problem just the way he is. Seems a nice lad. Said few good words in post match interview. Cracked few jokes at own expense. Bar the 9-1 drubbing its been a good week for him.


  • #186
    AllForIt
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    Wasn't able to watch live but just caught up with it on youtube - the handy speedup version.

    Wilson didn't turn up at all so although Murphy did play very well he wasn't given much opposition. It was disappointing from Wilson. Wilson has talent but I feel he's one of those kinds of players that require years of experience before he'll ever lift a trophy.

    I'm very pleased Murphy has been working on his game and it's paying off. It wasn't long ago we were saying he seems happier commentating and getting involved in that side of the scene. And all of a sudden he completely turned it around. Well done. I'd love to see him win a few more of the big ones.


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  • #187
    Joe_ Public
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    Big thing for murphy this season, alongside others, was giving up his role on the wpbsa. When i heard that at start of season i remember thinking this lad might have a chance of getting back now. He was far too active and diligent in that job, to his credit really, and never thought it could be commensurate with his desire to get back in world top 10. He's won 2 titles this season now, first time he's done that since 2010. Still not sure i can see him as a world champion again but with a decent draw i wouldnt be ruling him out.


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