Reilly Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Who's watching? Just 1 of you will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm only watching owing to the resurgence of "The Legend".;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMightBeWrong Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 ^ You don't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm only watching owing to the resurgence of "The Legend".;) Your legend would'nt have won 6 WC's if his career had started this decade, is that the ONLY reason you're watching? I'd love to see him go on past Higgins (even though he's another favourite player) though, it's great to see. Also it puts a bit of a question onto John Parrot,as to why he's retired being 7 years younger then Nugget. Martin Gould currently 7-3 up against Robertson, quite a story this would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Your legend would'nt have won 6 WC's if his career had started this decade, You could say that about any of the past greats, and probably in any sport too. Still doesn't diminish his achievement.;) is that the ONLY reason you're watching? I'd love to see him go on past Higgins (even though he's another favourite player) though, it's great to see. Also it puts a bit of a question onto John Parrot,as to why he's retired being 7 years younger then Nugget. Probably because he's less talented and ambitious, and hasn't "looked after himself" as well would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I've been watching since day 1, but didn't think anyone else was so didn't make a thread! Gould is a revelation to the tournament, would love to see Steve Davis play him in the Q/F! Robertson needs a break of 63 like the one I made on Sunday :smug: :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 You've made a break of 63?! :shocked2: Respec. My PB is 50-something. It's great to see Gould doing so well but Robertson is one of those players that can hit unbelievable form, like Selby, Murphy, once guys like that get into full flow they are so enjoyable to watch and even Higgins and O'Sullivan can't mow over them (Because as soon as you leave an open red for Robertson in top form, he'll do a trademark long pot and get an 80 break). I'd prefer seeing Robertson go on and possibly get into his stride, but it's still fun seeing Gould competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 stopped playing regularly about 6 years ago when I moved, Sunday was the first time I'd played in about 3 months so was happy with said break. had a couple of 80 breaks in practice in the past, nothing better than that, and an exhibition win over Ian McCulloch about 10 years ago. all with a toyshop cue stephen bought for my birthday for about 15 quid! I love the game but its a shame I don't play it as much now :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 but it's still fun seeing Gould competing.9-4 up now, just racked up another frame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm not watching, I'd rather watch paint dry :lol: but it keeps Ian entertained so it can't be all bad :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 oh shush :P make that 10-4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room :p .........................right on cue?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yes, I think snooker will never be a ladies thing. :\ 10-4?! I'm not watching it ATM (unfortunately) but it sounds like Robertsons fallen apart. stopped playing regularly about 6 years ago when I moved, Sunday was the first time I'd played in about 3 months so was happy with said break. had a couple of 80 breaks in practice in the past, nothing better than that, and an exhibition win over Ian McCulloch about 10 years ago. all with a toyshop cue stephen bought for my birthday for about 15 quid! I love the game but its a shame I don't play it as much now :( Woah, McCulloch! Whatever happened to that guy? I played 2 or 3 times a week for over a year (When I really got into it) and have played just once in the past 6 or 8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yes, I think snooker will never be a ladies thing. :\ 10-4?! I'm not watching it ATM (unfortunately) but it sounds like Robertsons fallen apart. Woah, McCulloch! Whatever happened to that guy? I played 2 or 3 times a week for over a year (When I really got into it) and have played just once in the past 6 or 8 months. its not mine because i've got an artistic brain rather than a mathematical one. I just can't see the angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 probably does what most of the pros on the circuit do, play exhibition matches at clubs and stuff. McCulloch got about £300 that night for just 10 frames, and that was years ago. Don't remind stephen though, he lost when mcculloch played the whole frame one handed :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Haha, unlucky Stephen. its not mine because i've got an artistic brain rather than a mathematical one. I just can't see the angles. I still used to watch a lot of snooker before I had played, without knowing the angles without the commentators aid, I don't think it matters so much. But I guess my interest has picked up a bit when I see shots and think about how I'd play them, as for a lot of the more straightforward ones the commentator doesn't say much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 i play best after a couple of shots of vodka, because i stop trying to think about what i'm doing. still complete rubbish though :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 this is a snooker thread not a pool thread, those tables are tiny :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 :p same difference. lots of balls & holes, and the balls won't go in the holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Does anyone think that Gould could do what Shaun Murphy did 5 years ago? I think it'd be worth a bet don't you? Anyway I want either O'Sullivan to win, because he's O'Suillivan - a genius, or Stephen Hendry just because ever since I started watching snooker in 2002 - I've never seen him win a BBC tournament! Sit back and enjoy ladies and gentlemen! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmB-p_0QFg&feature=related]YouTube- Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan fastest 147[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 definately worth a punt, but I think he's an all out potter and when his confidence final goes he'll be outplayed by a more experienced player. Here's hoping I'm wrong though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 :p same difference. lots of balls & holes, and the balls won't go in the holes So golf's the same too?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 WOW! result: John Higgins 11-13 Steve Davis 52 years young Davis beats reigning World Champion! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 WOW! result: John Higgins 11-13 Steve Davis 52 years young Davis beats reigning World Champion! :o All things considered, that has to rank as one of the best matches he has ever played. What a legend!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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