World Snooker Championship 2009
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World Snooker Championship 2009
Starts tomorrow. So exciting! With my current job I'll be able to watch far more of the tournament this year than last. Anybody else a fan? Prediction to win?
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I want A. Person to win.
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If O'sullivan plays his best, he'll win everything. But he rarely reaches his full potential. It'd be nice to see Ali Carter do well again, after being runner-up last year. But my money would be on 'A.N.Other seeded player to win.' But I don't know who.
It's only a matter of time before the Chinese take over, and eventually they'll probably dominate this sport like they do so many others. But hopefully, not for a while yet.
It's only a matter of time before the Chinese take over, and eventually they'll probably dominate this sport like they do so many others. But hopefully, not for a while yet.
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Why?Neil Zussman wrote:But hopefully, not for a while yet.
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Because people like supporting teams/players from their own country?Jimmy Gough wrote:Why?Neil Zussman wrote:But hopefully, not for a while yet.
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I suppose so but if there are loads of awesome, exciting young Chinese players it'd make the sport more fun to watch. I'd rather see a better snooker player win than, say, Peter Ebdon just because he's British.Michael Wallace wrote:Because people like supporting teams/players from their own country?Jimmy Gough wrote:Why?Neil Zussman wrote:But hopefully, not for a while yet.
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I'm inclined to agree with Ronnie - I think it'll be another year for John Higgins.
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I've put a fiver on Ding this year at 16/1. He's in the much tougher half of the draw, but somebody's got to emerge from that to probably play Ronnie in the final (if Ronnie doesn't go mad or anything) and I think he's good value.
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Snooker is driven by the personalities of its top players. The current crop of Chinese players suggests that whilst they'll be a joy to watch on the table, they'll offer little charisma to the game. Also what Michael said...whilst Ebbo, Dott and others make me wanna switch over, most top home grown players in today's game are high quality break builders, far more watchable than any other generation of talent.Jimmy Gough wrote:I suppose so but if there are loads of awesome, exciting young Chinese players it'd make the sport more fun to watch. I'd rather see a better snooker player win than, say, Peter Ebdon just because he's British.Michael Wallace wrote:
Because people like supporting teams/players from their own country?
I'm looking forward as always to the championship; my money has to be on Ronnie, as always it's his to lose. The only player who has the game to beat an in-form Ronnie is John Higgins. The final session on Bank Holiday Monday is onje of my favourite evenings of the year. I'm also intrigued by the new format that will be on exhibition, with just 6 reds.
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Massive snooker fan, play a lot as well. May as well go for someone that makes me look clever if i'm right, so I'll pick Mark Williams. I want Steve Davis to win it tho!!
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Yeah, I'd like to see Steve win it too, just one last big one.Andrew Hulme wrote:Massive snooker fan, play a lot as well. May as well go for someone that makes me look clever if i'm right, so I'll pick Mark Williams. I want Steve Davis to win it tho!!
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Yeah been a big snooker fan for years, got a sneaky feeling Hendry will win it.
Maguire is another to look out for in the bottom half of the draw.
Maguire is another to look out for in the bottom half of the draw.
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Probably my third favourite sport behind rugby league and cricket. I'm fully expecting Ronnie "Faceache" O'Sullivan to win if he plays half-decently, but there's always a chance he could get bored and let someone else in. Robertson or Selby maybe.
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I don't much care for O'Sullivan or McGuire because of the sulking and pouting.
I like watching Mark Selby play. Great when he is on song, and I like his temperament.
It's a pity that the BBC seem to be easing Clive Everton out of his place in the commentary team.
Some of the commentators talk too much.
Because they have been snooker players, it does not follow that they will be good commentators.
I like watching Mark Selby play. Great when he is on song, and I like his temperament.
It's a pity that the BBC seem to be easing Clive Everton out of his place in the commentary team.
Some of the commentators talk too much.
Because they have been snooker players, it does not follow that they will be good commentators.
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Mark Selby's gonna win. I'll win £90 if he does
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Re: World Snooker Championship 2009
Mark Allen all the way
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I've only just found this thread, and thought I'd take the opportunity to boast that I am working at the Crucible for the duration of the championships.
Who'll win? Tough shout - I'd like to say Selby if he gets through tonight, but maybe it's not to be. Who knows? It's sure not Ding Junhui, who I had a fiver on!
Who'll win? Tough shout - I'd like to say Selby if he gets through tonight, but maybe it's not to be. Who knows? It's sure not Ding Junhui, who I had a fiver on!
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Agreed!Eoin Monaghan wrote:Mark Allen all the way
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I can't vote now because it's way too late, but I think Mark Allen is a future World Champion. There are perhaps a few flaws in his game, but he's pretty young too. I'd also like to see the game become more international. China and the East is a good start, but also Europe and North America. At the moment there's no way that snooker can get in the Olympics because it's not international enough -- softball was dropped because among other reasons, the USA won it virtually every time, which made the competition quite stale.
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Did anyone catch any bookmakers odds before the semis started? With the score now, the current odds aren't too relevant.
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Do you know anything about snooker David or is this one of those bizarre were-part-of-the-UK-but-not-England-so-we'll-vote-for-our-own-just-to-prevent-an-English=person-winning things that allow talentless fat-tongued cunts (my choice term for Jamie Oliver) like Eoighan Quiche to come 3rd on X Factor?David O'Donnell wrote:Agreed!Eoin Monaghan wrote:Mark Allen all the way
Plus does anyone else find Shaun Murphy to be a smug prick?
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Yes, but, to be fair, if I could lose that much weight that quickly I'd figure I had a right to be fucking smug too.Matthew Green wrote:Plus does anyone else find Shaun Murphy to be a smug prick?
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I think if Robertson won, again, that would be a boost for snooker as a worldwide sport.
If you cut a gandiseeg in half, do you get two gandiseegs or two halves of a gandiseeg?
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Absolutely. During his championship winning run a few days ago, I put it down to him just being a bit excitable. But after becoming champ he became quite smarmy, not at all gracious. However I do enjoy watching him play, even when I'm willing for him to lose. His cueing is superb.Matthew Green wrote:Plus does anyone else find Shaun Murphy to be a smug prick?
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Mark Allen is about 90/1 before the start of this session... to win the tournament! Surely this is a prime example of bookies giving odds that are too short. Given the current score in his match, and the fact that he then has to win the final, would he do that 1 time in 91? I don't think so.
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You're complaining? If the bookies didn't give odds that were too short, they wouldn't be in business...Martin Gardner wrote:Mark Allen is about 90/1 before the start of this session... to win the tournament! Surely this is a prime example of bookies giving odds that are too short. Given the current score in his match, and the fact that he then has to win the final, would he do that 1 time in 91? I don't think so.
Not that I'd be too worried if a few bookies had to sell their Porsches...
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Guess it will be Chubby Murphy
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Yes. And he's a sneaky twat too:Matthew Green wrote:Plus does anyone else find Shaun Murphy to be a smug prick?
He's a mad Christian as well. I can't stand him.Wikipedia wrote:In a 2004 Grand Prix match, Murphy was involved in having one of Maguire's frames forfeited. As the match was about to begin, Maguire realised he had forgotten to bring his chalk with him. He asked referee Johan Oomen for permission to leave the arena.[8] While Maguire was away, Murphy spoke to the referee; the tournament director Mike Ganley was summoned and he docked Maguire a frame for not being ready to start at the scheduled time.
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I hope not - twatJohn Bosley wrote:Guess it will be Chubby Murphy
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Higgo looks nervous. Murphy is such a tool.
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This. I was first put off Murphy when in an interview he raved about some guy who cleaned the church he goes to, then I noticed Murphy's head is like a oil barrel and that settled it. He's a cock master.JimBentley wrote:He's a mad Christian as well. I can't stand him.
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I enjoyed the first session & the excellent & informative commentry from Dennis Taylor & Steve Davis, both former world champions.
Then who pops up for the next session? John Virgo & a Super Mario lookalike, both of whom have won eff all, yet spout about what the players on the table should be doing ad nauseum
Then who pops up for the next session? John Virgo & a Super Mario lookalike, both of whom have won eff all, yet spout about what the players on the table should be doing ad nauseum
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Willie Thorne has hit more 147s than pretty much any other player in history, so he's got some knowledge of technique, even if it broke down on the big stage.Davy Affleck wrote:I enjoyed the first session & the excellent & informative commentry from Dennis Taylor & Steve Davis, both former world champions.
Then who pops up for the next session? John Virgo & a Super Mario lookalike, both of whom have won eff all, yet spout about what the players on the table should be doing ad nauseum
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[quote="Ian Volante Willie Thorne has hit more 147s than pretty much any other player in history, so he's got some knowledge of technique, even if it broke down on the big stage.[/quote]
He's still a moaning faced twat
Well done John Higgins - I wish I had put some cash on you as well as voting for you on this thread
He's still a moaning faced twat
Well done John Higgins - I wish I had put some cash on you as well as voting for you on this thread