Snooker [Latest - World Championships, Sheffield (20 April - 6 May)]

Reilly · 23-04-2010, 03:13 PM

Who's watching?

Just 1 of you will do.

mc_squared · 23-04-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm only watching owing to the resurgence of "The Legend".

IMightBeWrong · 23-04-2010, 05:55 PM

^ You don't count.

Reilly · 23-04-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by mc_squared;4125674
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.

mc_squared · 23-04-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly;4125812
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.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly;4125812
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.

busybeeburns · 23-04-2010, 08:41 PM

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

Reilly · 23-04-2010, 08:48 PM

You've made a break of 63?!

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.

busybeeburns · 23-04-2010, 09:02 PM

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

busybeeburns · 23-04-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly;4125898
but it's still fun seeing Gould competing.

9-4 up now, just racked up another frame!

Jenjie · 23-04-2010, 09:13 PM

I'm not watching, I'd rather watch paint dry

but it keeps Ian entertained so it can't be all bad

busybeeburns · 23-04-2010, 09:23 PM

oh shush

make that 10-4!

Jenjie · 23-04-2010, 09:24 PM

well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room

mc_squared · 23-04-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenjie;4126042
well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room

.........................right on cue?

Reilly · 23-04-2010, 09:29 PM

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.

Quote:
Originally Posted by busybeeburns;4125950
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.

Jenjie · 23-04-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Reilly;4126071
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.

23-04-2010, 03:13 PM	#1
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23-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#2
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I'm only watching owing to the resurgence of "The Legend". __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

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23-04-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,228 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 374 Times in 224 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mc_squared;4125674 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. __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

23-04-2010, 08:06 PM	#5
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4125812 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. Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4125812 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. __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

23-04-2010, 08:41 PM	#6
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,454 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 16 Thanks given: 1,589 Thanked 968 Times in 433 Posts	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 __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

23-04-2010, 08:48 PM	#7
Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,228 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 374 Times in 224 Posts	You've made a break of 63?! 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. __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

23-04-2010, 09:02 PM	#8
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,454 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 16 Thanks given: 1,589 Thanked 968 Times in 433 Posts	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 __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

23-04-2010, 09:09 PM	#9
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,454 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 16 Thanks given: 1,589 Thanked 968 Times in 433 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4125898 but it's still fun seeing Gould competing. 9-4 up now, just racked up another frame! __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

23-04-2010, 09:13 PM	#10
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	I'm not watching, I'd rather watch paint dry but it keeps Ian entertained so it can't be all bad __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

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23-04-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

23-04-2010, 09:27 PM	#13
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Jenjie;4126042 well there is one fun thing, my uncanny ability to put them off a 147 by just walking in our living room .........................right on cue? __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

23-04-2010, 09:29 PM	#14
Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,228 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 374 Times in 224 Posts	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. Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;4125950 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. __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

23-04-2010, 09:31 PM	#15
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4126071 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. __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena