2021 Masters 10/01/21 -17/01/21

The Nal · 14-01-2021 11:19pm

This could go late. Turning into a "war of nutrition" as Ryan Giggs would say.

spurshero · 14-01-2021 11:20pm

Pockets are like buckets . How that long red from Bingham into green pocket dropped I will never know

weemcd · 14-01-2021 11:21pm

There's been a few funny frames in this one. Bingham has played much better but Murphy is still right in it. Whoever wins this frame it's massive.

AllForIt · 14-01-2021 11:23pm

Dunno about that attempt at a plant earlier in the frame by Murphy at this stage of the match. Second time tonight he just seems to want to make it all happen in one adventurous shot when he should be more cautious.

14-01-2021 11:25pm

This is dire - a Selby-Kyren Wilson match would be more entertaining than this.

Holy Diver · 14-01-2021 11:25pm

The Nal wrote: »

This could go late. Turning into a "war of nutrition" as Ryan Giggs would say.

No shortage of nutrition there tonight...

weemcd · 14-01-2021 11:26pm

AllForIt wrote: »

Dunno about that attempt at a plant earlier in the frame by Murphy at this stage of the match. Second time tonight he just seems to want to make it all happen in one adventurous shot when he should be more cautious.

Aye there's definitely times he's forced a shot that wasn't there and it's hurt him.

14-01-2021 11:33pm

"Where's the cueball going?" from JV the highlight so far from me :pac:

Arthur Daley · 14-01-2021 11:37pm

Earlier we also got 'when you're breaking off, whatever you do, don't hit the blue'

weemcd · 14-01-2021 11:39pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

"Where's the cueball going?" from JV the highlight so far from me :pac:

I hate when Virgo says that because the cueball never goes in, I think that's his third one of the day, but this one obviously did.

AllForIt · 14-01-2021 11:40pm

The cue ball did seem to zoom off the cushion after Murphy potted that excellent long green under pressure, but maybe he did just hit it too hard.

Arthur Daley · 14-01-2021 11:44pm

Murphy was bemused at the zip off the cushion, don't know if he'd blame the table or himself but it was some whip to get on that shot.

DJIMI TRARORE · 14-01-2021 11:45pm

Hard to believe that both of these are x world champions, atrocious standard

DelBoy Trotter · 14-01-2021 11:46pm

Murphy’s head is gone. Can only see this frame going one way now

waynescales1 · 14-01-2021 11:47pm

The Nal wrote: »

This could go late. Turning into a "war of nutrition" as Ryan Giggs would say.

Reminds me of Ken Doherty during the BBC’s coverage of last year’s World Championship. I can’t remember the match but his advice to one of the players was to “take the bull by the scruff of the neck”.

Arthur Daley · 14-01-2021 11:49pm

Murphy is having a hard time of it this past year. He'll be slipping down the rankings if it doesn't turn it around. Thought he might have turned a corner with his win the other day but not on the evidence of tonight.

weemcd · 14-01-2021 11:52pm

I've enjoyed this despite some very poor shots from both players. Can't see a way back for Murphy now.

Joe_ Public · 14-01-2021 11:53pm

Shauns had it tough past few months with having to travel back and forth and then continually quarantine. Not easy. Could have chosen to stay in england like Ken did but hard choice when you have young family. Definitely affected his form i think.

AllForIt · 14-01-2021 11:57pm

I often wonder if pro snookers players ever work with sports psychologists.

It seems to be a thing atm that they are working with Sight Right and all that sorta technique thing, which is important, but it's so apparent to me how many of them through their facial expressions seem to loose it when things aren't going well.

eric hoone · 15-01-2021 12:01am

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Shauns had it tough past few months with having to travel back and forth and then continually quarantine. Not easy. Could have chosen to stay in england like Ken did but hard choice when you have young family. Definitely affected his form i think.

The recent tournaments have definitely favoured the English-based players.

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 12:06am

eric hoone wrote: »

The recent tournaments have definitely favoured the English-based players.

Id say at least two thirds of the tour pros are england based anyway but definitely a challenge for those who arent, likes of maflin, probably go weeks/months away from family.

waynescales1 · 15-01-2021 12:09am

Bingham never struck me as a man for a tattoo.

mrunsure · 15-01-2021 8:33am

AllForIt wrote: »

I often wonder if pro snookers players ever work with sports psychologists.

Ronnie has famously worked with well known sports psychologist Steve Peters for many years.

mrunsure · 15-01-2021 8:37am

waynescales1 wrote: »

Bingham never struck me as a man for a tattoo.

Did he get them out again last night? He's covered in them!

Other top players with tattoos include Mark Williams, Kyren Wilson, Mark Allen and Luca Brecel.

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 12:52pm

There are a couple of mental coaches out there, chris henry the most prominent, working with a few of the players including selby. I'd wonder if a lot of players are caught in a bind with these things, anything which improves your game is great but comes with a price and if you're not earning bundles, it's trickier accessing expert guidance.

15-01-2021 2:12pm

Eagle eyes ref :pac:

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 2:13pm

Bit of a crazy shot to try and play that plant there, so much daylight between those reds.

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 2:26pm

Great red that from yan, frame winning shot.

15-01-2021 2:28pm

He's not phased by the occasion anyway, the Chinese no 1/2 - whatever his ranking is... Some pot alright.. Maguire had a good one there himself...

Newuser2 · 15-01-2021 2:29pm

Is o'sullivan higgins on live tonight?

15-01-2021 2:31pm

Newuser2 wrote: »

Is o'sullivan higgins on live tonight?

Ya, BBC2, and Eurosport1 from 7..

15-01-2021 2:43pm

Dom knows his onions, and a deserved acknowledgement from the principal commentator

Holy Diver · 15-01-2021 3:13pm

Terrible positional play from maguire so far

Genghis · 15-01-2021 4:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ya, BBC2, and Eurosport1 from 7..

Think they were switched? O'Sullivan match was this afternoon per original schedule.

Good move anyway, Higgins O'Sullivan for the prime time.

https://wst.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-Format-Masters-BCD.pdf

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 4:51pm

Fair few miscues this week.

but1er · 15-01-2021 5:00pm

working from home is the dream. what a sea-saw of a match this is. quality is not outstanding

Cetyl Palmitate · 15-01-2021 5:09pm

Dominic Dales comment about K Wilson's wife eyeing up a new handbag from top break prize might not go down too well!

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 5:12pm

Similar enough to wilson-gilbert match. Mags has outscored yan nearly two to one on points but still only 4-4.

tanko · 15-01-2021 5:29pm

If Maguire loses this his head will explode, he has such a poor temperament.
Bing tao is playing such rubbish anything is still possible.

waynescales1 · 15-01-2021 5:51pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Dom knows his onions, and a deserved acknowledgement from the principal commentator

Yeah very knowledgeable. Currently informing viewers which materials are used to make each individual player's cue.

I'm surprised he hasn't yet obtained the meaning of the wasp/bee on Bingtao's tie, which appeared to stimulate his interest in Yan's previous match. I will be amazed if Dale doesn't provide us with further updates later in the tournament, should Bingtao progress.

15-01-2021 5:54pm

A lot of kamikaze shots from Maguire - got very lucky with that last one

Joe_ Public · 15-01-2021 6:11pm

Fair play to yan, not spellbinding stuff overall but played the best snooker when it mattered. That split was a thing of rare beauty, a fitting match winner. Still unsure about him but he's a genuine contender for definite.

waynescales1 · 15-01-2021 6:19pm

Polishes off the decider with a 141. Getting close between Ding and Yan now for Chinese No. 1.

tanko · 15-01-2021 6:28pm

In fairness to him that was a great break in the last frame, Maguires head was gone then. He'll need to improve a lot to go any further tho.

weemcd · 15-01-2021 7:56pm

Looking forward to this one.

COME ON RONNIE

sligeach · 15-01-2021 8:16pm

That’s some BS intro by Rob Walker. The comparison rivalries was nonsense, and what was it he said "elite athletes"? The state of some of the players, e.g. Allen, Higgins, Maguire, Murphy and more besides. They're no athletes.

tanko · 15-01-2021 8:22pm

Great start by Ronnie, he's looking sharp.

DelBoy Trotter · 15-01-2021 8:28pm

Ronnie looking sharp, but John is in with a good chance here after a great first pot

Sandor Clegane · 15-01-2021 8:51pm

Looks like a totally different Higgins.

newmember2 · 15-01-2021 8:53pm

Sandor Clegane wrote: »

Looks like a totally different Higgins.

Looking really good.

2021 Masters 10/01/21 -17/01/21

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