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World Snooker Championship 2021

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  • 15-04-2021 11:18am
    #1
    FR01
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    First Round

    Ronnie O’Sullivan (1) v Mark Joyce
    Anthony McGill (16) v Ricky Walden
    Ding Junhui (9) v Stuart Bingham
    Stephen Maguire (8) v Jamie Jones
    ————————————
    John Higgins (5) v Tian Pengfei
    Mark Williams (12) v Sam Craigie
    Mark Allen (13) v Lyu Haotian
    Mark Selby (4) v Kurt Maflin
    ————————————
    Neil Robertson (3) v Liang Wenbo
    Jack Lisowski (14) v Ali Carter
    Barry Hawkins (11) v Matt Selt
    Kyren Wilson (6) v Gary Wilson
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    Shaun Murphy (7) v Mark Davis
    Yan Bingtao (10) v Martin Gould
    David Gilbert (15) v Chris Wakelin
    Judd Trump (2) v Liam Highfield


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    #2
    zuutroy
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    Joyce followed by McGill or Walden isn't a bad path to the QF for Ronnie. A couple of his bogey men in the 2nd quarter though. Comparatively nice match for Judd to get his arm going too, and a reasonable QF to follow. Hard to see him not making the semis at worst.


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    Joe_ Public
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    At first glance Ding & Lisowski got the worst of it. Ding-ballrun is a complete toss up while an in form carter, judging from the qualifiers, is not a great match up for Lisowski.

    Think wakelin could beat Gilbert and Allen have his hands full with Lyu. And depending on Maflins mood on the day, selby could be vulnerable. Definitely a few easier draws there.

    5 seeds dropped last year and probably see the same or possibly more again this time.


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    Arthur Daley
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    Good draw for Judd and Ronnie. They should be in the semi finals. But of course you never know, they might be gone after one match.

    Much more of a bear pit for whoever else hopes to make the semis


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    #5
    Joe_ Public
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    On eurosport tomorrow 7pm. Probably the most dramatic, compelling day of snooker any of us have ever, maybe will ever, witness. Doesnt seem 8 months ago! Might be worth a watch anyway.

    https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/1382031116668899333?s=20


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    Rothko
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    On eurosport tomorrow 7pm. Probably the most dramatic, compelling day of snooker any of us have ever, maybe will ever, witness. Doesnt seem 8 months ago! Might be worth a watch anyway.

    https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/1382031116668899333?s=20

    Brilliant. Looking forward to that.


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    waynescales1
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    Neal Robertson will have no problems with anyone in his quarter of the draw in my opinion.

    Selby has by far the worst draw. He'll have to beat Maflin, Allen, Higgins/Williams, O'Sullivan, Trump/Robertson to take the title.


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    ArmaniJeanss
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    I take it this is 'The Thread'.

    Schedule for first weekend. (** = final session)
    Saturday morning
    Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Joyce
    Yan Bingtao v Martin Gould
    Saturday afternoon
    Stephen Maguire v Jamie Jones
    Neil Robertson v Liang Wenbo
    Saturday evening
    Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Joyce **
    David Gilbert v Chris Wakelin

    Sunday morning
    Anthony McGill v Ricky Walden
    Yan Bingtao v Martin Gould **
    Sunday afternoon
    John Higgins v Tian Pengfei
    David Gilbert v Chris Wakelin **
    Sunday evening
    Stephen Maguire v Jamie Jones **
    Neil Robertson v Liang Wenbo **

    Monday morning
    Ding Junhui v Stuart Bingham
    Kyren Wilson v Gary Wilson
    Monday afternoon
    John Higgins v Tian Pengfei **
    Jack Lisowski v Ali Carter
    Monday evening
    Anthony McGill v Ricky Walden **
    Kyren Wilson v Gary Wilson **


    Odds
    Trump 11/4.
    Ronnie 4/1.
    Robertson 5/1.
    Selby 8/1.
    Higgins 10/1.
    Kyren Wilson 20/1.
    25s bar.

    https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/world-championship-2021/winner


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    Arthur Daley
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    Crucible eve. How exciting


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    zuutroy
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    No studio buildup on the opening morning is kind of crap. Anyway, to the couch!


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    Arthur Daley
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    Poor that 10am first morning is only on the red button. But it is Prince Phillip's funeral today and bbc1 is occupied, so they have that excuse. Today.


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    Arthur Daley
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    Hazel is back


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    Arthur Daley
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    New balls, already


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    #14
    DelBoy Trotter
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    3 shots in and the cue ball has to be changed!


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    #15
    Arthur Daley
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    Joyce had a good chance there, he needed to make it count. Ronnie is slow to get moving now but could run away in no time.


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    Arthur Daley
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    There must bs a good 30 second delay from the bbc to the eurosport app. But looking forward to seeing eurosports coverage of the WC for the first time.


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    Joe_ Public
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    If joyce gets 5 decent chances every frame like he did there, he maybe might win a couple.


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    Joe_ Public
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    Joyce took that chance anyway, following a big slice of fortune. On the board so might settle him down. Ronnie not exactly looking primed so far.


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    Marty Bird
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    Great to see the fans.


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    2 apiece with Gould-Bingtao.... Will have to get 'the app' :pac:

    Now all's I need is for this rubbish restrictions to ease, so someone more 'knowledgeable' can call, and set it up for me :p


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    [Deleted User]
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    Is this the 'Main Thread' for WC? Don't see another one anyway.... Ronnie a bit very unlucky there with the cannon,


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    Joe_ Public
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    Ronnie barely on his c game here I'd say but getting it done. So many chances for joyce but already missed a straight blue off spot as well as 4 blacks off spot i can remember. Absorbing enough match in its way tbf.


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    Nip and tuck over on the other table... 4 apiece, but can't watch the last frame of session, cos don't have app.... Wots even more annoying is BBC2 are showing 'delayed coverage' FFS :mad:


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    Nip and tuck over on the other table... 4 apiece, but can't watch the last frame of session, cos don't have app.... Wots even more annoying is BBC2 are showing 'delayed coverage' FFS :mad:

    Or maybe that session is over for now - I dunno; but Ronnie's match had nine frames already... #confused :pac:


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    Joe_ Public
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    Yan-Gould 4-4. Back in the morning to finish. Gould had yan in trouble in the last but big fluke helped Yan to win it. Tight looking contest there.


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    Maguire match on table one.... Wonder is that the one that's getting the main TV coverage? Wouldn't mind if it was - be more competitive than Robbo's match I'd say....


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    Another minute's silence at 3 according to Hazel..... Gordon Bennett!! Hope the players aren't made stop playing at that time :rolleyes:


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    #28
    waynescales1
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    Woeful from Maguire to snooker himself behind the pink, but it’s not gonna matter. I think he can afford to make as many mistakes as he likes cos Jones is really struggling.


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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Nip and tuck over on the other table... 4 apiece, but can't watch the last frame of session, cos don't have app.... Wots even more annoying is BBC2 are showing 'delayed coverage' FFS :mad:

    Again with the delayed coverage on BBC2.... Tis annoying this... It aint 1987 no more.... Most every snooker fan (cos most peeps have interweb obvs :P) have internet nowadays, and can check scores; but not everyone got 'apps' or 'players' :(


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    Joe_ Public
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    Jesus wenbo...all the hard grafting in that frame and then he goes and does that!


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    waynescales1
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    Maguire cruising and then loses 5 frames in a row. Jones looks a different player since the interval. That’s the long format matches for you, loads of time for multiple changes of momentum.


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