mc_squared Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 The last session was extremely slow and ponderous. Robertson even managed to waste five minutes on one shot.:dozey: There should definitely be an official time limit on each shot so everyone knows where they stand (or sit).;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 I always thought that was the argument of people who aren't real fans of snooker, personally I'm willing to wait 5 minutes as the shot/game will be of better quality then if the players are rushed. But you're right about the quality, it's not been a good final from what I've seen. The tournament as a whole hasn't been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I always thought that was the argument of people who aren't real fans of snooker, personally I'm willing to wait 5 minutes as the shot/game will be of better quality then if the players are rushed. Five minutes was taking the p*ss, though. Even the commentators said so.:dozey: But you're right about the quality, it's not been a good final from what I've seen. The tournament as a whole hasn't been great. Apart from The Legend's heroics, of course.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Haha! Just out of curiosity, why do you want Robertson to win so much? Just a big supporter? Yeah I like the way he plays. That and I'd like to see history being made. First Aussie to win the WC at the Crucible? Come on Thunder from Down Under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Apart from The Legend's heroics, of course.:cool: That's the only thing anyone will take away from this tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 That's the only thing anyone will take away from this tournament. Other than the Higgins scandal and The Rocket throwing his toys out of the pram again.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I wonder what exuberances Ronnie will come up with next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I wonder what exuberances Ronnie will come up with next! Other than running?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Dickie Bird looks thrilled to bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Who knows what time we're going to see that black ball documentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 not before 2am at this rate, that last frame was 45 mins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 That one was even longer! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Well done Robertson. Shit tourny though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 not before 2am at this rate, that last frame was 45 mins! As I said, the general play was far too tedious. It was almost as if The Grinder had returned to haunt the final. I couldn't be bothered to watch the final session.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Robertson is a deserved winner. Interesting tournament, especially during the first week, but the final was a bit drab and has been for the last 3 finals now. Still no final in the recent era has matched that of Hendy v Ebdon in 2002 with Williams v Doherty the year after coming 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Robertson is a deserved winner. Interesting tournament, especially during the first week, but the final was a bit drab and has been for the last 3 finals now. Still no final in the recent era has matched that of Hendy v Ebdon in 2002 with Williams v Doherty the year after coming 2nd. The fact both finalists were lacking in the charisma department didn't help matters, either.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd disagree that Robertson lacks charisma, but if you meant for the final, then yeah, they both seemed so tense to have charisma. Dott was too tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Parrott or Davis (can't remember which) made a good point about starting the final day at 12pm and 6pm respectively to avoid burnout. That was not a good final to watch because they were too tired and the crowd were not getting involved enough. They probably all had work in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd agree there, who's idea was it to start the final session at 8pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd disagree that Robertson lacks charisma, but if you meant for the final, then yeah, they both seemed so tense to have charisma. Dott was too tired. Fair enough. They were both dullards in the final, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Same here - I think Robertson's a good enough personality for snooker. It's just a gut wrenching shame the final wasn't O'Sullivan v Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Latest Snooker World Championship 2011 FIRST ROUND RESULTS (best of 19 frames) Stuart Bingham (Eng) 10-8 Peter Ebdon (Eng) Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 10-2 Dominic Dale (Wal) Stephen Hendry (Sco) 10-9 Joe Perry (Eng) Stephen Maguire (Sco) 9-10 Barry Hawkins (Eng) Ding Junhui (Chn) 10-2 Jamie Burnett (Sco) Mark Williams (Wal) 10-5 Ryan Day (Wal) Ali Carter (Eng) 10-3 Dave Harold (Eng) Shaun Murphy (Eng) 10-1 Marcus Campbell (Scot) Jamie Cope (Eng) 10-7 Andrew Pagett (Wal) Neil Robertson (Aus) 8-10 Judd Trump (Eng) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I so hope to see a good effort from Hendry. If this is to be his last tourny then give it all you've got Stephen! And the same goes for O'Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 exciting finish between Allen and Stevens, best of 3 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I so hope to see a good effort from Hendry. If this is to be his last tourny then give it all you've got Stephen! And the same goes for O'Sullivan. Would be great to see him go on a run, what Steve Davis managed last year was exciting for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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