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2020 World Snooker Championship

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  • #202
    Joe_ Public
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    gormdubhgorm wrote: »
    Can't see it either would love to see him win it. Or failing that would like a new winner from the old guard McManus/Stevens that would be some story.

    Was actually talking about this match. Tournament another story entirely ;-)


  • #203
    Joe_ Public
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    Looking good for him now. Wonder is there one kick left in King yet?


  • #204
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Ding responding well. If he wins this match this tough game will stand to him. King has played very well.


  • #205
    waynescales1
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    velo.2010 wrote: »
    For anyone wondering who was on commentary this morning with Dennis Taylor, it was Dave Farrar, formerly of Eurosport football coverage back in the day. I thought I recognised his voice, though he is toning it down for the snooker. First non snooker player commenator since Clive Everton.

    I was wondering who this intruder was on commentary.

    Bad miss by King, match over.

    Edit: 9-8.


  • #206
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Nice shot by Ding to open the pink. King playing a few tired looking shots but could go 8-9.


  • #207
    Joe_ Public
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    That last safety effort. Customary Ding head scratcher.


  • #208
    Loafing Oaf
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    Beeb really should have canned applause for shots like Ding's pot on the pink:P


  • #209
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Scrappy frame here. Ding in with good chance.


  • #210
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Loafing Oaf wrote: »
    Beeb really should have canned applause for shots like Ding's pot on the pink:P

    Good idea. I agree. The lads doing commentary know whena shot deaerves a clap. Give them the option to press a button.


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  • #211
    Arthur Daley
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    Would have taken on that blue. Looked straight enough cue ball beside object ball.


  • #212
    Arthur Daley
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    Ahh here BBC. And its not on the red button


  • #213
    zuutroy
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    Sickener for King hitting the knuckle


  • #214
    sligeach
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    Bad form from BBC cutting away from the Ding v King match at such a crucial stage. They could have put it on BBC 4.


  • #215
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    sligeach wrote: »
    Bad form from BBC cutting away from the Ding v King match at such a crucial stage. They could have put it on BBC 4.

    Exactly. Thats why Eurosport are better. They never mess around like that.


  • #216
    Bruthal
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    sligeach wrote: »
    Bad form from BBC cutting away from the Ding v King match at such a crucial stage. They could have put it on BBC 4.

    Ridiculous


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  • #217
    zuutroy
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    Great stuff.


  • #218
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    King has balls of steel.


  • #219
    Joe_ Public
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    What a fluke that was!

    And bbc are a fckin disgrace. Why even apologise? They're not sorry at all else they wouldn't do it.


  • #220
    zuutroy
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    What a fluke that was!

    And bbc are a fckin disgrace. Why even apologise? They're not sorry at all else they wouldn't do it.

    The pink? Fairly sure he played it no? Playing Higgins esque the last hour.


  • #221
    Loafing Oaf
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    I was sure it was over and Ding had won when I turned back to BBC2 and saw some gardening thing:eek:


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  • #222
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    zuutroy wrote: »
    The pink? Fairly sure he played it no? Playing Higgins esque the last hour.

    Definately attempted cross double i feel. With element of safety.


  • #223
    Chalk McHugh
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    What a match!


  • #224
    Brian?
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Definately attempted cross double i feel. With element of safety.

    100% played that. Left the white nowhere near the cushion, so it wasn’t a safety.

    Last frame is a nail biter. I’d prefer to see Ding go through as he’s really capable of challenging

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #225
    Arthur Daley
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    It is rare enough for matches to go beyond 6pm. But when they do you know it's tight. What is on red button is the same as BBC1. FA cup final without the crowd noise but commentary is exactly the same. They should have given way to the snooker for 30mins here.


  • #226
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Brilliantly exciting. King was excellent but glad Ding has won as he brings a lot to any tournament.


  • #227
    Joe_ Public
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    No way he was playing pot on the pink. Acknowedged the fluke to ding after he potted the black. Odds on you leave it over the pocket if you attempt it. Thats how i saw it anyway.


  • #228
    gormdubhgorm
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    Ballsy clearance at end by Ding. Last red heart of pocket. Maybe he does have bottle after all?

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #229
    Joe_ Public
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    He got it done to be fair to him. I'd say he made hard work of it but he's in the next round so all that matters for now. Felt King was a bit casual with that black he played, got down very quick and missed it by a mile.


  • #230
    Loafing Oaf
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Good idea. I agree. The lads doing commentary know whena shot deaerves a clap. Give them the option to press a button.

    Tbh I'm not the most attentive snooker watcher and tend drift off if I'm filling the dishwasher or doing something else at the same time. Have realised I was reliant on the crowd noises to jerk me back to it when something dramatic was happening...


  • #231
    zuutroy
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    No way he was playing pot on the pink. Acknowedged the fluke to ding after he potted the black. Odds on you leave it over the pocket if you attempt it. Thats how i saw it anyway.

    I think he was acknowledging landing nice on the black.


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  • #232
    Chalk McHugh
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    Another belter this evening. Angles v Williams. This could go down the home stretch also. Fancy a 10-8 or a decider.


  • #233
    Joe_ Public
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    zuutroy wrote: »
    I think he was acknowledging landing nice on the black.

    Its possible. Hardly see why he'd attempt to pot that pink if he didn't think he'd be on black after. Looked like he caught the pink too thin to me which is why pink went towards pocket and white landed where it did. Only he knows i guess and all academic now anyway!


  • #234
    waynescales1
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    Another belter this evening. Angles v Williams. This could go down the home stretch also. Fancy a 10-8 or a decider.

    Yeah should be a close one.

    Seema in the hotseat on BBC 4.


  • #235
    [Deleted User]
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    Tie of the round it appears. Angles showing he's still got it so far.
    Hopefully he's still in contention in another 6-7 frames time. Wouldn't begrudge
    MJW here, but I'd like to see McManus advance.


  • #236
    Brian?
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    waynescales1 wrote: »
    Yeah should be a close one.

    Seema in the hotseat on BBC 4.

    My money is on Williams rattling off a few frames and winning 10-6

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #237
    waynescales1
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    Brian? wrote: »
    My money is on Williams rattling off a few frames and winning 10-6

    Not with pink’s like that.

    Did Jan Verhaas not retire? Or did I imagine it...


  • #238
    Brian?
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    waynescales1 wrote: »
    Not with pink’s like that.

    Did Jan Verhaas not retire? Or did I imagine it...

    He just gets less matches these days

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #239
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Hard to see the brown when close to the reds. I should know as i have colour blindness myself. Knew Ebdon had it but didn't know Williams had it.


  • #240
    Chalk McHugh
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    Last i saw of that wiley old fox John Higgins he was trailing Matthew Stevens 1-2. Roll on couple of hours and i see he's leading 6-3. Hard as granite is the Wizard of Wishaw.


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  • #241
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    First look at Angles here and it's not been pretty. Some very poor play. If he doesn't sharpen up it could be a routine victory for Willo.


  • #242
    waynescales1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,187 ✭✭✭waynescales1


    I hope this frame 11 is just a blip. Some absolutely woeful stuff being played here.


  • #243
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Angles needs a new compass. He's played three shots a bad club player would be disappointed with.


  • #244
    Happy4all
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    [QUOTE=Chalk McHu

    no time for the cheat. should have a life ban


  • #245
    Loafing Oaf
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    McManus v Williams, Higgins v Stevens...why even bother with a separate seniors tour?:p


  • #246
    Chalk McHugh
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    McManus looks like a rabbit caught in the headlights tonight.


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  • #247
    [Deleted User]
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    This as good as over. Bloody BBC not showing any snooker now, unless on player.
    Would like to see Matthew beat Higgins.


  • #248
    Brian?
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    Chalk McHugh wrote: »
    McManus looks like a rabbit caught in the headlights tonight.

    Who could have predicted it......

    Yes. I’m a smug git

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #249
    Brian?
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    This as good as over. Bloody BBC not showing any snooker now, unless on player.
    Would like to see Matthew beat Higgins.

    Isn’t it on bbc4?

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #250
    Chalk McHugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,534 ✭✭✭Chalk McHugh


    Ok, McManus has been dreadful tonight but i'm surprised at all his facial expressions and body language and feeling sorry for himself. Shaking his head and looking miserable all night. All he's doing is giving his opponent more confidence. The whole Angles package tonight has been one big submissive surrender.


  • #251
    [Deleted User]
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    Brian? wrote: »
    Isn’t it on bbc4?

    Never even checked that station :o

    I did now, and it's not on it. Will keep that channel in mind, ta.


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