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2020 Champion of Champions - 2nd-8th November on ITV4

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  • #152
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    For gods sake just as one of the best best of 11 matches ever goes into a decider my channel says service not available. Typical Virgin Media. I'll follow on here instead.


  • #153
    Rothko
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    That pot success rate is amazing.


  • #154
    [Deleted User]
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    Robbo misses long red. No real damage done.


  • #155
    [Deleted User]
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    Nowt potted yet. Safety bout currently - possible pot for Mark though, it's tight - got it. No easy colour, Mark thinking.


  • #156
    gormdubhgorm
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    For gods sake just as one of the best best of 11 matches ever goes into a decider my channel says service not available. Typical Virgin Media. I'll follow on here instead.

    Cagey enough frame so far Selby in first with 1 red, playing safe now.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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  • #157
    gormdubhgorm
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    Selby made a balls of the safety hit knuckle of middle pocket.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #158
    gormdubhgorm
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    Has making of cagey frame still, pink tied up black on green spot, and a few awkward reds near black spot and cushion. Blue near yellow pocket.
    Robbo playing safe on 12.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #159
    waynescales1
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    After all the heavy scoring a tense, black ball decider would be a nice way to finish.


  • #160
    [Deleted User]
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    Bad safety, chance for Neil. Gets red, great cannon on red under black- good on black - thinking, looks good chance. Black goes in. A few points available. Reds not 'perfect' for a sizeable break. Long red to green pocket - for possy on blue - overhits, going for yellow. Long way to go yet. Upcoming red not a gimme, rest job - in it goes. No man's land - white just below blue, about 2 inches under. More later, looks like he's playing safe. 12 - 1 to the Aussie, moderate safety; white in baulk.

    Selby 'misses' - no damage done. Safety from Robbo - Seby in baulk.


  • #161
    [Deleted User]
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    22-1 now Neil ahead, 9 reds left. Safety ongoing. Blue on cush about a foot from yellow pocket. Will take some winning - reds not perfect should someone get in.


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  • #162
    gormdubhgorm
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    22-1 now Neil ahead, 9 reds left. Safety ongoing. Blue on cush about a foot from yellow pocket. Will take some winning - reds not perfect should someone get in.

    This frame could be an hour long the way it is set.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #163
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    Selby goes 'in off' - Neil misses - red careers into bunch of 6 or so - trickier now - 2 reds close to black cush - Neil to play - what a safety (lucky!) - lands behind black, which is on yellow spot. Not looking good for Selby.


  • #164
    waynescales1
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    Phil Yates is a buffoon...


  • #165
    gormdubhgorm
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    Selby is struggling to escape from behind the black on the green spot.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #166
    [Deleted User]
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    Selby misses - No chance for Robbo - puts Mark back - he's trying for the bunch of 4 beside pink - excellent escape. Anyone's game, but Neil has a healthy 30-1 lead.


  • #167
    gormdubhgorm
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    Robbo in 30 up 4/5 free reds now going for black in baulk.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #168
    [Deleted User]
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    Neil back in with an easy red which was in baulk area. Looking about 1/7 to win from here.


  • #169
    Rothko
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    waynescales1 wrote: »
    Phil Yates is a buffoon...

    I can easily imagine Hendry rolling his eyes at some of his quips.


  • #170
    Rothko
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    Looks like Robertson should win it from here.


  • #171
    [Deleted User]
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    50 -1 . 5 reds left.


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  • #172
    [Deleted User]
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    Not quite over. Looks over now, good pink to right centre. Yep, that's it.


  • #173
    gormdubhgorm
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    Robertston wins on a 40 plus break now

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #174
    [Deleted User]
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    6-5.


  • #175
    Rothko
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    The match turned out even better than I expected. Let's hope we have another cracker tomorrow night.


  • #176
    gormdubhgorm
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    Selby did not get the run of the balls in that last frame, in fairness to him.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #177
    [Deleted User]
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    Nearly identical on stats. Robbo shaded it on pot success 94-91, and safety 65-58 iirc :pac: Can't rewind.

    Average shot time 23s apiece - am sure on that 1 :)


  • #178
    Chalk McHugh
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    I enjoyed watching the opening 10 frames and then i enjoyed reading the decider on here. Just before my tv went a little stir crazy i heard Phil Yates say the match was in his top 10 he's ever seen (not sure if he said best of 11's) and Hendry said he can't remember a better best of 11 match.

    The standard from both players was off the richter scale. Only a couple of weeks ago Trump and Robbo served up a 9-8 classic English Open final. And Robertson beat Trump 10-9 in the Champion of Champions final last year. Could we get another great final between them or will Mark Allen have something to say about that?


  • #179
    Rothko
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    Looking very bad for Trump so far as he's 4-0 down at the interval.


  • #180
    Chalk McHugh
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    Just caught the last two frames. Judd in big trouble here. Hendry pointing out he saw Judd laughing anfd joking with someone before the match and thinks you cannot be in thatframe of mind before a big semi final. Shows you the mentality Hendry had back in his prime. He was a stone cold, merciless killing machine that never showed any weakness. I like hearing his thoughts as a pundit.


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


    Why does this Radzi lad have to introduce the two players back from the mid session interval? This hss never been done before and what is the need for it?


  • #182
    [Deleted User]
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Why does this Radzi lad have to introduce the two players back from the mid session interval? This hss never been done before and what is the need for it?

    Probably something to do with the 'fake clapping' - I guess. A prompt perhaps, to make the applause seem more natural?


  • #183
    Chalk McHugh
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    Surely not a whitewash for the World Num 1 tonight? Allen is in total control.


  • #184
    [Deleted User]
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Surely not a whitewash for the World Num tonight? Allen is in total control.

    It's on!


  • #185
    Rothko
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    Don't see Trump coming back from this. Very disappointing match after last night.


  • #186
    Chalk McHugh
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    Mark Allen's jabby little cue action might not be the prettiest on the eye but it sure is efficient.


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  • #187
    [Deleted User]
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    chance


  • #188
    Rothko
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    Allen goes through 6-1. Pretty poor match, it has to be said.


  • #189
    [Deleted User]
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    Enjoyable if you wanted the Irishman to win :)


  • #190
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Kind of like after the lord mayor's show after what last night served up. Still though hats off to Mark Allen and makes for an interesting final. Didn't Allen beat Robbo quite a few times in a row not so long ago? He will fancy his chances, bigtime. I do too.


  • #191
    gormdubhgorm
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Mark Allen's jabby little cue action might not be the prettiest on the eye but it sure is efficient.

    McManus was spot on saying lightening fast tables really suit his style.

    Looked it up Allen beat Robertson 10-5 in the International Championship 2018.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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  • #192
    Chalk McHugh
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    Was listening to Mark Allen's post match interview where he said something about beating 'O Sullivan' in the semi final. First time i ever heard Allen not call him Ronnie. Only a minor thing but i thought Mark must still be a little angry about it. Looks like their little spat wasn't resolved post match.


  • #193
    Chalk McHugh
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    I thought Allen had the edge over Robbo in recent times. Just checked and Robbo won their most recent clash but Mark won six matches on the spin prior to that.


  • #194
    [Deleted User]
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    Was thinking "Will I go for Robbo -2.5 , or -3.5?" :)

    Read the last few posts, and convinced now an Allen win at 7/5 the way to go :pac:

    Starting in a few mins I think. Plenty of Gaelic on TV as well: Rosc - Mayo on RTE 2 shortly, and Cork v Kerry after - a feast or a famine. :o

    Hopefully there'll be plenty of entertainment/ plenty to play for come the evening sesh; when things quieten down.


  • #195
    Chalk McHugh
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Was thinking "Will I go for Robbo -2.5 , or -3.5?" :)

    Read the last few posts, and convinced now an Allen win at 7/5 the way to go :pac:

    Starting in a few mins I think. Plenty of Gaelic on TV as well: Rosc - Mayo on RTE 2 shortly, and Cork v Kerry after - a feast or a famine. :o

    Hopefully there'll be plenty of entertainment/ plenty to play for come the evening sesh; when things quieten down.

    You're right. So much good sport on today. I've already mapped out my schedule.

    Now - Celtic game

    13.30 Roscommon v Mayo

    16.00 1st half Cork v Kerry. Will record 2nd half and won't get result.

    16.30 City v Liverpool

    18.30 2nd half Cork v Kerry

    19.00 Champion of Champions Final

    21.30 Record Sunday Game (watch tomorrow)

    What a day!


  • #196
    [Deleted User]
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    Fair play Chalk - some good planning, and sacrifice went into that schedule :D

    Could easily go pear-shaped if ya 'inadvertently' hear a current score. Hope ya miss out on them annoying "Feeds/notifications" :)


  • #197
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Fair play Chalk - some good planning, and sacrifice went into that schedule :D

    Could easily go pear-shaped if ya 'inadvertently' hear a current score. Hope ya miss out on them annoying "Feeds/notifications" :)

    Ha just a bit of discipline needed. Phone and radio will go offat start of Liverpool game. Wont be turned back on until watch recorded 2nd half of Cork v Kerry. Myworry is Kerry could be out of sight at ht in that game, though and the result not in doubt. Either way a great days sport!


  • #198
    [Deleted User]
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    Good frame from Robbo - century in the second.

    1-1 so far, final shaping up nicely.

    Now, over to RTE2 for Connacht C'ship :)


  • #199
    waynescales1
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    Keep an eye on Shane and Padraig in the golf too.


  • #200
    [Deleted User]
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    Glad I don't have Sky Sports - too much choice, today anyway.


  • #201
    Chalk McHugh
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    Back to back centuries brings Robbo level at 4-4.Only caught glimpses of it. One more frame in this session.


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