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

ArmaniJeanss · 08-01-2021 1:54pm #1

Sadly behind closed doors in Milton Keynes, rather than the raucous atmosphere of London. Coverage all week on BBC and Eurosport starting on Sunday.

Prize fund & Draw.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Masters_(snooker)

Non-ranking but with €250K for the winner it's one of the biggest events of the season. And it's your ranking that gets you in anyway.

Stuart Bingham defends having defeated Ally Carter in last years final, a game I can recall not one single shot of.

Gamblage.
https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/the-masters/the-masters-2021/winner
5/2 Trump.
5/1 Robertson, Ronnie.
6/1 Selby.
14/1 Wilson.
22/1 bar.

Genghis · 09-01-2021 5:27pm

Trump and Lisowski out, both Covid positive.

Replaced by Joe Perry and Gary Wilson.

https://wst.tv/trump-and-lisowski-test-positive-for-covid-19/

sligeach · 09-01-2021 6:57pm

Really $h1t€ that Trump and Lisowski are out, especially so Trump. It's a short enough format and losing the best player before it even starts, really diminishes the tournament.

waynescales1 · 09-01-2021 9:21pm

It’s a shame, but, Best of 11 matches, 16 top players, I plan on thoroughly enjoying what should be a week’s good snooker.

zuutroy · 09-01-2021 9:27pm

Glad Joe Perry got in. Always liked him. I was so sick of snooker by the end of the Scottish and now I can't wait for it to come back. I see Hendry has finally committed to play in the Pro Series next week. Be interesting to see if he gets obliterated.

Joe_ Public · 10-01-2021 1:49pm

Surprised gary wilson got in as he's been pretty putrid for a good while now, not won a single match outside championship league since mid october. Still, the rankings don't lie, i guess, and might well go and do a "denmark" on it now!

Arthur Daley · 10-01-2021 2:15pm

JV back in the commentary box, maybe Hazel will also be back and Betfred have stepped in as sponsor. They didn't have a sponsor a week ago but the prize fund was set up at the usual level.

Arthur Daley · 10-01-2021 2:17pm

Gary Wilson trading off that 2019 World semi for his ranking here.

Arthur Daley · 10-01-2021 2:21pm

Shot of the championship contender already

DelBoy Trotter · 10-01-2021 2:21pm

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Shot of the championship contender already

Agreed, top drawer stuff

Joe_ Public · 10-01-2021 2:22pm

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Gary Wilson trading off that 2019 World semi for his ranking here.

Yeah, goes to show how one great result can carry you over a couple of seasons.

waynescales1 · 10-01-2021 4:52pm

4-2, That missed pink by Gary is probably the most significant shot of the match thus far. Match was getting nice and tense, heading for 3-3.

10-01-2021 5:45pm

On TV?

Joe_ Public · 10-01-2021 5:56pm

When he stuck the pink up in that sixth frame, you could see Gary's head drop. You don't retain deep reserves of confidence i think when you're not winning matches.

Tonight's fare is interesting because it features another player who has been on a terrible run of late and dave gilbert will be desperate to start putting some form together for rest of season. Joe Perry has been playing ok of late. Think this all rests on gilbert and how much confidence he can muster.

Joe_ Public · 10-01-2021 6:00pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

On TV?

On bbc and eurosport.

Rothko · 10-01-2021 6:08pm

Don't think Gary played that badly, just made a couple of mistakes here and there which got punished. Although Kyren was clearly the better player on the day.

Good to see John Virgo back too.

waynescales1 · 10-01-2021 8:05pm

The Verve - Lucky Man, appropriate choice of entry music by Joe Perry. Likeable man Gentleman Joe, I’d like to see him do well.

Rothko · 10-01-2021 11:43pm

Easy win for Gilbert. You could easily tell that Joe was out of practice.

Billy Ocean · 11-01-2021 1:54am

1st time the event hasn't been held in London

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 2:13pm

Bit bizarre the bbc coverage doesn't start till 3. Cant see any obvious reason. Anyway thank flip for eurosport.

Edit: apparently due to educational commitments the bbc has during the pandemic, or that's the official explanation anyway. Though it's not even behind the red button far as i can see.

mrunsure · 11-01-2021 3:33pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Bit bizarre the bbc coverage doesn't start till 3. Cant see any obvious reason. Anyway thank flip for eurosport.

Edit: apparently due to educational commitments the bbc has during the pandemic, or that's the official explanation anyway. Though it's not even behind the red button far as i can see.

BBC coverage is only available online, but even there they've been having technical difficulties with no sound, commentary or even picture at times. Eurosport have taken advantage and improved their coverage for those use the app or watching online by having studio chat between frames.

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 4:03pm

That's just too good from Bingham. Really good smart frame to win that.

eric hoone · 11-01-2021 4:38pm

Comeback is on!

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 4:41pm

Thought that 6th frame might kill him but this has been a great response from theppy. Always looks so dangerous when he gets on a roll.

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 4:57pm

Was a decent match. Both played good stuff, just a bit too little too late as far as thepchaiya was concerned. Likeable player though.

Rothko · 11-01-2021 5:12pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Was a decent match. Both played good stuff, just a bit too little too late as far as thepchaiya was concerned. Likeable player though.

Yeah, I usually want him to win when I watch him. He needs to get a lot smarter about his shot choices though.

Genghis · 11-01-2021 5:53pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Was a decent match. Both played good stuff, just a bit too little too late as far as thepchaiya was concerned. Likeable player though.

You were saying ðŸ˜Š

Some comeback in progress here.

refusetolose · 11-01-2021 5:58pm

Genghis wrote: »

You were saying &#55357;&#56842;

Some comeback in progress here.

thats not live though

Genghis · 11-01-2021 5:58pm

Genghis wrote: »

You were saying ðŸ˜Š

Some comeback in progress here.

I see it's not actually showing as live on BBC!

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 8:05pm

Rothko wrote: »

Yeah, I usually want him to win when I watch him. He needs to get a lot smarter about his shot choices though.

Very pertinent question with most of these aggressive attacking players i find. Lisowski, brecel, zhao xintong etc. You could say the same about all of them i think. Finding that right balance between all out attack and staying patient is the key, as trump has shown over the past 2 seasons.

DelBoy Trotter · 11-01-2021 8:44pm

Two fantastic breaks in the first two frames of this match. It’s set up for a high quality match

weemcd · 11-01-2021 8:49pm

Sensational frame from Williams there. Both seem to have settled very well into this match from the start.

Arthur Daley · 11-01-2021 9:11pm

It's a nicely balanced match to watch alright.

waynescales1 · 11-01-2021 9:23pm

Williams had no business taking on that red.

Gwynplaine · 11-01-2021 9:31pm

Scrappy frame. Murphy looks like he enjoyed himself over the festive period.

Arthur Daley · 11-01-2021 9:33pm

Shaun cueing well

Joe_ Public · 11-01-2021 10:58pm

Strange evening. Every time i keep thinking murph is going to kick on and settle it, he puts in a googly and allows williams to hit him on the counter. If mj can sneak in front i'd fancy him at this stage.

Rothko · 11-01-2021 11:38pm

Very good match but disappointed that Mark didn't get through.

AllForIt · 11-01-2021 11:46pm

Gwynplaine wrote: »

Scrappy frame. Murphy looks like he enjoyed himself over the festive period.

He's supposed to be on a diet according to his twitter postings.

Loosing weight takes some focus so he might be better off leaving it till off season imo.

eric hoone · 12-01-2021 1:26am

Good match there, great clearance to win by Murphy

Brian? · 12-01-2021 2:29pm

Rothko wrote: »

Very good match but disappointed that Mark didn't get through.

Out of curiosity, why?

I wouldn't be a fan at all, I think Murphy if he clicks into gear is as good as anyone to watch.

12-01-2021 4:11pm

Just tuned in - didn't think it was starting until 3

Robbo 3-1 up. Reds mostly all near cushions, and black over pocket. Looks like this will be a scrappy frame 5; perhaps even a rerack.

Rothko · 12-01-2021 4:23pm

Brian? wrote: »

Out of curiosity, why?

I wouldn't be a fan at all, I think Murphy if he clicks into gear is as good as anyone to watch.

I just really like Williams and I've never really been able to warm to Murphy.

12-01-2021 4:45pm

Good pot by Yan on that opening red - was funny seeing him stretching, or trying to to get to the cueball - it didn't seem like a major reach myself :P

3-2 now, and Yan in with what looks like a brilliant chance. Robbo will be rueing his recent shot selections sat in his chair...

DelBoy Trotter · 12-01-2021 5:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Just tuned in - didn't think it was starting until 3

The match is still starting a the usual time, but the coverage on BBC 2 is only starting at 3 o'clock....somebody mentioned yesterday that that was due to BBC broadcasting some home schooling programmes

12-01-2021 5:18pm

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

The match is still starting a the usual time, but the coverage on BBC 2 is only starting at 3 o'clock....somebody mentioned yesterday that that was due to BBC broadcasting some home schooling programmes

That fooled me alright - was watching on Eurosport, and changed over to the Beeb for a while to hear from Ken, or JV; but they were 2-3 frames behind at the time

They could have at least started from where the match was at..

It's not 1991 anymore

Folks who don't have Sky could easily be well aware of the current score.. I see they've caught up - either that, or when I changed over there was a break on, and BBC were just showing some highlights of the earlier frames - now I'm more confused :pac:

Arthur Daley · 12-01-2021 5:51pm

It should start at 1pm, but they are showing Kids Schools programmes on BBC2 instead between 1 and 3.

It's hard for the Snooker or anything else to challenge this, but Kids Schools programmes are on BBC2 and the Red Button at this time, and CBeebies is on BBC 4. So that just leaves BBC1 for non School/kids related programming at that time of the afternoon.

waynescales1 · 12-01-2021 6:15pm

Arthur Daley wrote: »

It should start at 1pm, but they are showing Kids Schools programmes on BBC2 instead between 1 and 3.

It's hard for the Snooker or anything else to challenge this, but Kids Schools programmes are on BBC2 and the Red Button at this time, and CBeebies is on BBC 4. So that just leaves BBC1 for non School/kids related programming at that time of the afternoon.

They could be watching the snooker for P.E.

Robertson turning this match into a real slog, could easily have had it won by now.

weemcd · 12-01-2021 6:37pm

Robertson on the ropes here. Few more pots and he's out.

waynescales1 · 12-01-2021 7:00pm

Bingtao tied Robertson up in absolute knots in that last frame.

Rothko · 12-01-2021 7:09pm

Well done to Yan. He played very cleverly in that final frame.

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

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