Snooker season 2020/21

robinwing · 01-03-2021 10:55pm

Rothko wrote: »

About the match tomorrow, I've obviously heard of Selt but I've never actually seen him play. Surprised to see that he's ranked at 35.

He won the Indian Open a few years ago , handy player. He's quite friendly with Hendry but will be out to nail him tomorrow night.

Joe_ Public · 01-03-2021 11:15pm

Remember selt from a few years ago when he was on twitter half the night getting involved in slanging matches with punters, including on occasion barry hearn himself. Was mad stuff, sometimes entertaining. Always thought decent player, if he expended as much energy practising as he did on twitter, he could be going places. Saw a clip of him at one of the recent tournaments, having a strop and throwing a rest around. Expect he'll be on best behaviour for Stephen tomorrow, though.

Glenman · 02-03-2021 11:43am

I wonder will Eurosport show the Hendry match live? 3 other matches on at the same time. Hawkins is playing and Gould is playing a match so it would probably be unfair to show the Hendry match ahead of those high ranked players?

The Nal · 02-03-2021 11:49am

Glenman wrote: »

I wonder will Eurosport show the Hendry match live? 3 other matches on at the same time. Hawkins is playing and Gould is playing a match so it would probably be unfair to show the Hendry match ahead of those high ranked players?

If they show Martin Gould vs David Grace instead of Stephen Hendry Ill be flying over to Eurosport HQ with a bag of explosive weapons in the morning.

zuutroy · 02-03-2021 11:51am

They've already confirmed they're showing Hendry.

robinwing · 02-03-2021 12:27pm

zuutroy wrote: »

They've already confirmed they're showing Hendry.

Wonder what odds the bookies are giving on Hendry v Selt ? Selt must be firm favourite to win

zuutroy · 02-03-2021 12:30pm

Hendry was 11/5 when last I checked.

El_Duderino 09 · 02-03-2021 1:29pm

Ken vs Matthew Stephens is on at 16:30 and Hendry vs Selt scheduled for 19:00

Brandon Sargeant vs Aaron Hill at 9:00 on Thursday.

https://livescores.worldsnookerdata.com/Sessions/Tournament/14183/betvictor-gibraltar-open-2021

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 2:53pm

Congrats to James White Esq, 4-3 v Joe O'Connor, second victory of the season if you discount the w/os. Life in the old dog yet, perhaps.

And Nigel Bond taking it to a decider against Wakelin. Is it to be a day for the oldies, i wonder!

Rothko · 02-03-2021 5:27pm

Predictions for Hendry's match? I think Selt will go a few frames ahead and then Hendry will pull a few back but not enough to catch him. 4-2 or 4-3 to Selt.

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 8:01pm

Good battle here for ken. Looks like might be heading for a decider.

Arthur Daley · 02-03-2021 8:37pm

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Ken vs Matthew Stephens is on at 16:30 and Hendry vs Selt scheduled for 19:00

Brandon Sargeant vs Aaron Hill at 9:00 on Thursday.

https://livescores.worldsnookerdata.com/Sessions/Tournament/14183/betvictor-gibraltar-open-2021

Was thinking that is crazy late for a last 128 match. When the tournament finishes on Sunday. But now I see all matches are best of 7 in this. Even the final.:eek:

Means Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be hectic.

Arthur Daley · 02-03-2021 8:39pm

Hendry looking old now under the full lights.

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 8:48pm

A win for ken and a ton for hendry. Just like old times.

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 8:49pm

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Was thinking that is crazy late for a last 128 match. When the tournament finishes on Sunday. But now I see all matches are best of 7 in this. Even the final.:eek:

Means Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be hectic.

Not 100% but think qf, sf and final all on sunday.

The Nal · 02-03-2021 8:52pm

Century. Good lord above.

Holy Diver · 02-03-2021 9:27pm

Ffs - Selt the boll0x is playing out of his skin!

Arthur Daley · 02-03-2021 9:40pm

So Hendry is competative and can win with a better draw. But it's tough on the tour now. As expected.

The Nal · 02-03-2021 9:41pm

The Selt era has begun

Holy Diver · 02-03-2021 9:43pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Remember selt from a few years ago when he was on twitter half the night getting involved in slanging matches with punters, including on occasion barry hearn himself. Was mad stuff, sometimes entertaining. Always thought decent player, if he expended as much energy practising as he did on twitter, he could be going places. Saw a clip of him at one of the recent tournaments, having a strop and throwing a rest around. Expect he'll be on best behaviour for Stephen tomorrow, though.

He has a bit of a mad look about him alright!

Rothko · 02-03-2021 9:44pm

Hendry can't complain too much. Selt played very well and needed a fluke to get through that last frame. Plus, Hendry had that century which wasn't straightforward. Overall, more positives than negatives to be taken from that match.

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 9:46pm

It was alright, as good as anyone could have anticipated i think. Selt was clinical, neither made any real glaring errors. There's a fair few players hendry could beat playing like that.

Joe_ Public · 02-03-2021 9:54pm

Selt seems to me indicative of the type of player you see basically marooned in the 30s and 40s on the ranking, struggling to make the big breakthrough, likes of milkins, woollaston etc. Plenty of ability but no consistency, as liable to stink the gaff out any night as turn it on. Tonight was the turn of the latter selt!

weemcd · 02-03-2021 11:50pm

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker/gibraltar-open/2020-2021/gibraltar-open-2021-i-m-32-points-ahead-why-s-the-onus-on-me-shaun-murphy-challenges-referee_sto8155402/story.shtml

Shaun Murphy had a stand-off with referee Ben Williams at the Gibraltar Open after enquiring why the onus was on him to end a deadlock during his match with Ashley Hugill. The Eurosport commentary box concurred with Williams and, eventually, play continued at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. Watch the Gibraltar Open live on eurosport.co.uk and the Eurosport app.

Referee quite rightly intervenes to let the players know there will be a re-rack in 5 strokes each if the deadlock isn't broken. Murphy acting like an entitled ass as usual.

Joe_ Public · 03-03-2021 12:23am

weemcd wrote: »

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker/gibraltar-open/2020-2021/gibraltar-open-2021-i-m-32-points-ahead-why-s-the-onus-on-me-shaun-murphy-challenges-referee_sto8155402/story.shtml

Referee quite rightly intervenes to let the players know there will be a re-rack in 5 strokes each if the deadlock isn't broken. Murphy acting like an entitled ass as usual.

I did have to laugh at that. "The onus is on Ashley to play a positive shot." In fairness, i think murphy was accepting a bit of good natured ribbing over it on twitter last night.

robinwing · 03-03-2021 3:20am

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Hendry looking old now under the full lights.

He IS old , 52 . only Jimmy is older but you gotta admire his bottle for coming back . Jimmy is 58 and still battling on against guys less than half his age, He played Fruggin well against Joe O connor and some lovely fluid breaks full of confidence and a spark of what he once was. Fruckin delighted for him . Ken is tremendous too for the old guys brigade. Lovely to see

con747 · 03-03-2021 5:33am

52 IS old now yeah :rolleyes: :pac:

Joe_ Public · 03-03-2021 9:20am

Dont forget Nigel Bond, in his 32nd consecutive year on tour and on target to retain his place next year too at 55.

Glenman · 03-03-2021 10:42am

It would be a miracle for Hendry to qualify for the crucible, he might have a better chance in the first to 10 matches but the standard is high now and he is not match sharp. He is obviously putting in a lot of hard work.

robinwing · 03-03-2021 11:47am

Glenman wrote: »

It would be a miracle for Hendry to qualify for the crucible, he might have a better chance in the first to 10 matches but the standard is high now and he is not match sharp. He is obviously putting in a lot of hard work.

Yes , it would take a miracle probably , still interesting to see can he win any matches on the way

El_Duderino 09 · 03-03-2021 12:48pm

Glenman wrote: »

It would be a miracle for Hendry to qualify for the crucible, he might have a better chance in the first to 10 matches but the standard is high now and he is not match sharp. He is obviously putting in a lot of hard work.

Does he have a 2 year tour card and will he get two chances to qualify for the world championships?

zuutroy · 03-03-2021 12:53pm

Yep. Realistically I'd say Barry will let him play as long as he wants.

Glenman · 03-03-2021 4:18pm

I see Jordon Brown lost in the first round today, same last week. I wonder will we ever see him even making a quarter finals again? I hope we do and that the Welsh open was not just a flash in the pan.

El_Duderino 09 · 03-03-2021 5:42pm

Ken is only up against Mark Selby in the next round. Christ, there are no easy draws.

robinwing · 03-03-2021 8:08pm

Good luck to Fergal , up against Boiko

Rothko · 03-03-2021 10:10pm

Bit of shock there, Robertson losing to Lei.

AllForIt · 03-03-2021 11:10pm

Just watching Hendry on catchup. His first shot on return to competitive play is a foul. Doesn't bode well :<

eric hoone · 03-03-2021 11:22pm

What time is Ken playing Selby tomorrow?

Joe_ Public · 03-03-2021 11:51pm

Ken v selby 2pm. Had a real rattle off selby when they met earlier in the season, hopefully give it another good go tomorrow.

Fergal and Aaron both out with the early birds at 9pm.

robinwing · 04-03-2021 4:43am

Rothko wrote: »

Bit of shock there, Robertson losing to Lei.

He missed some close in shots to the bottom corner pockets that were shocking. Hammered recently in best of 7s . Looked like a disgruntled labradoodle

The Nal · 04-03-2021 10:20am

AllForIt wrote: »

Just watching Hendry on catchup. His first shot on return to competitive play is a foul. Doesn't bode well :<

And then he knocked in his 776th century

Joe_ Public · 04-03-2021 12:03pm

Easy 4-1 win for Aaron in what i can only describe charitably as a very poor match. Not sure if just an off day for Brandon Sergeant but think that has to go down as one of worst performances by a professional i've witnessed in some time. Hopefully aaron can build on that, he can and needs to play a lot better.

Fergal on the other table battling to take it into a decider against new kid Boiko.

robinwing · 04-03-2021 12:18pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Easy 4-1 win for Aaron in what i can only describe charitably as a very poor match. Not sure if just an off day for Brandon Sergeant but think that has to go down as one of worst performances by a professional i've witnessed in some time. Hopefully aaron can build on that, he can and needs to play a lot better.

Fergal on the other table battling to take it into a decider against new kid Boiko.

Aaron playing Jamie Clarke in the second round

robinwing · 04-03-2021 12:32pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Easy 4-1 win for Aaron in what i can only describe charitably as a very poor match. Not sure if just an off day for Brandon Sergeant but think that has to go down as one of worst performances by a professional i've witnessed in some time. Hopefully aaron can build on that, he can and needs to play a lot better.

Fergal on the other table battling to take it into a decider against new kid Boiko.

Yet another final frame match loss for Fergal , pity.

Arthur Daley · 04-03-2021 3:25pm

Quite a steal for Ken to 1 up v Selby

eric hoone · 04-03-2021 3:26pm

Ken nicks the first frame!

Joe_ Public · 04-03-2021 3:27pm

That was a tasty little clearance after selbys miss. Looks to be cueing well enough at the minute.

Glenman · 04-03-2021 3:45pm

2-0 up

Arthur Daley · 04-03-2021 3:46pm

Selby there for the taking today

Joe_ Public · 04-03-2021 4:33pm

Could even be 4-0 now but got to take your chances, thats the game. That red to middle just lack of concentration, otherwise 3-1 for definite. Very frustrating but still a match.

Snooker season 2020/21

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