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? So Shaun wants to sit back not filling pockets on the table, but happily filling the pockets in his pants and bank account…?
Get over yourself Murphy, if you’ve lost form, it’s your fault…
Maybe a couple of new players coming through is what the sport needs..
Some of these players are brilliant, thrilling to watch, however same players just making up numbers can just become routine…
Maybe there’s no space for another commentator yet…
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The phrase “sour grapes” comes to mind. As it did when O’Sullivan make the same gripe when he was beaten in first round of something by an amateur who made his real living being a scaffolder (or something similar).
Yes I agree Tharg, I do enjoy watching the snooker, including Shaun Murphy great player, usually so composed too, however this really do seem sour grapes..
I do find myself willing on a new face to the sport, it can be a bit repetitive seeing the same faces in the Finals, however it just goes to show the skill factor they have..
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Would be nice to see another face in the finals. Yan Bintao fills the bill a bit, I suppose But he doesn’t have that “edge” that, say O’Sullivan or Higgins have got and which makes them so entertaining to watch. They just need to look at a shot and know instantly exactly what trickery to put on the cueball to get a pot and set up perfectly on next ball.
Settling down for a few hours snooker, this afternoon, rest the stitches ?..
Saw O’Sullivan get through yesterday a.m. Then Higgins later on – thought the Scot was on excellent form; easy, fluent game, delight to watch. Watching Trump at the moment – he’s having a bit of a struggle against Wakelin. And where the hell is Marco Fu? Always a pleasure to watch him; still trapped in Hong Kong I believe. Seems difficult to get a full story from Internet news sites.
Drifted off to sleep watching the Trump game woke up to see the final balls go in before the win..
Ding out now, lost too Sam Craigie ?, might watch some more tonight 7pm..
Yup. Know what you mean about Trump. He is brilliant at the game but lacks the flair of O’Sullivan or Higgins. I find Selby a bit of a sleep too. He’s just started against Vafaei. Don’t fancy that a lot. Will see how Williams goes against Hamilton on the Eurosport Player.
Couldn’t stop switching tables last night Tharg, enjoyed the games but couldn’t decide which table to settle with..
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Stayed on the Selby match all through. Vafaei played his face off! And, yeah, I know he clinched it with a fluke but what a match. Some of the most entertaining snooker for ages. Tried to watch the last bit of Williams vs Hamilton but the need for sleep took over. I think Hamilton won. O’Sullivan is first up today against Mark King. Should be fine match if we get a “good” Ronnie on the table. A “bad” Ronnie would be, as ever, annoying.
Missed this afternoon, only seen the first brilliant frame of Ronnie, hospital appointment had to leave it there..
Time to watch some now though ?
Thought O’Sullivan was on pretty good form yesterday. A pleasure to watch. Evening session with Wilson was also an interesting watch – Wilson had to struggle with bad potting against the wee boy Wu. Bit of a grind at times and overloaded with flukes.
Lewenski (spelling) who played against Dott, I’ve seen him presenting the snooker, positional shot talk through type stuff but never really watch his matches, think it was my first ever last night, again switching between tables…
Im getting on my own nerves now flicking over..?
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Feel asleep again watching Trump ??
Wow Tharg great snooker this afternoon, brilliant, we’re being spoilt Tharg, hope you’re enjoying it too ?
Gilbert beat Allen and a great match
Yup. Reckon this is the best tournament for ages. Big names going out. Brilliant play from the lower-ranked players. Don’t know what the main TV match is tonight; Hope it is Luca Brecel vs Stephen Maguire, both of whom are well entertaining to watch.
I do like Dennis commentating, he’s a fair sort of man, with nothing to prove..
And a great player in his time..
John Parrot, also Ken great commentators too
Agreed. BBC commentators are good. It’s the coverage that I don’t like. Constantly switching channels/red buttonry. Impossible to record without losing something. Or they break off in the middle of game.
We watch Eurosport mostly for snooker. ITV 3/4 are quite good. Eurosport’s front men are always amusing. Particularly like Dominic Dale. Never know what he’s going to say.
Well done! to Luca Bercel in whitewashing Maguire. Again, some outrageous flukes but the Belgique played solidly and with flair.
Luca Bercel 1st time I’ve seen him play, must say lots of luck last night, however great shots produced throughout & very entertaining..
Thought Maguire would do the start pulling some back (as he usually do) but it wasn’t his night at all…
Went on to watch Hamilton beat Walden
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Sadly, need for sleep overcame me and couldn’t make the end of Hamilton v Walden. They can, both, be a little slow.
You’re right there Tharg ?
my eyes felt so heavy, however great as I have sleep problems so it helps in a way..
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Today’s fixtures start with O’Sullivan vs Saengkham. Should be good. The Thai can present a real problem, particularly if it is a “bad” Ronnie on the table.
And, to illustrate why I like Eurosport presenters: Dominic Dale commentating last night when a new “stats” graphic popped up showing sets of numbers superimposed over each pocket. “Ah,” says Dale to his co-presenter, “What do you make of that, Dave?” Dave replies, “Erm, dunno, no idea what that’s all about.” Dale comes straight back, “Nope, me neither. Well, if we find out, we’ll try to let you know!”
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