2019 World Snooker Championship

JimMcDonald · Post by **JimMcDonald** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:54 am

Starts Saturday, Who do we all fancy ?

The Rocket at 13/5 is a cracking price.

Judd and Robertson who have both been playing some great snooker are both 6/1.

Selby at 10/1 is a MASSIVE price if he turns up.

Mark Allen is the underdog for me this year at 20/1. Think ill bet E/W on him.

Cant wait for a great 2 weeks of snooker.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:55 am

Should be Ronnie

Might be Judd

Wilson to go close!

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:25 am

I hope you are not thinking of having a flutter on this JDR......

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:00 pm

I have gone £1 ew on Ding at 28-1 not in great form but capable of beating everyone when on form so not bad odds really, probably Robertson or Trump, but a shout for Hawkins who has been close the last few years maybe this year is his year.

slw · Post by **slw** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:09 pm

Not bothering with the favs at short prices, Having a couple of bets on Ding and the Hawk @28/1

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:09 pm

Herts Clarets wrote:I hope you are not thinking of having a flutter on this JDR......

Absolutely not Herts, why?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:12 pm

I'll certainly be watching. Ronnie or Trump to win.

slw · Post by **slw** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:19 pm

The snooker qualifying is on youtube if anyone interested. 16 winners go through.
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Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:32 pm

James Cahill will become the first amateur to grace the crucible after winning his qualifying match, his opponent Michael Judge also an amateur. Other notable winners include, Michael Georgiou, the first Cypriot to compete, Mark Davis, Un Nooh and Anthony McGill. (Source World Snooker)

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:13 am

Let the 17 days commence!

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:15 am

Can't wait!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:38 am

I can't believe Martin Gould is only 37. He must have had one hell of an uphill paper round.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:46 am

Ronnie to triumph again! GOAT

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:32 pm

I feel a bit sorry for Michael Georgiou it's looking a likely 10-0 loss to Robertson with the way the match is going.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:41 am

Just catching up on the Ding McGill match. Is there anyone in sport as miserable as Ding?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:14 am

Claretmatt4 wrote:Just catching up on the Ding McGill match. Is there anyone in sport as miserable as Ding?

Shaun Murphy? He comes across as though he feels he's above everybody else. I'm still not sure on why Bingham dislikes him so much though.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:18 am

Claretmatt4 wrote:Just catching up on the Ding McGill match. Is there anyone in sport as miserable as Ding?

They used to call it being "Inscrutable"

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:40 am

Claretmatt4 wrote:Just catching up on the Ding McGill match. Is there anyone in sport as miserable as Ding?

Wasn’t Ding McGill a porn legend or was that his brother Dong

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:59 am

joey13 wrote:Wasn’t Ding McGill a porn legend or was that his brother Dong

His brother was crap at snooker... Dung McGill

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:07 pm

Bosscat wrote:His brother was crap at snooker... Dung McGill

Yes he stank

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:21 pm

Currently Brecel 9-9 Wilson, been playing decider for 40 mins and still 7 reds on the table, really scrappy frame all reds tied up on black cushion.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:35 pm

Rodneyyouplonker wrote:Currently Brecel 9-9 Wilson, been playing decider for 40 mins and still 7 reds on the table, really scrappy frame all reds tied up on black cushion.

I sometimes like games like this because it's like a chess game.

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:43 pm

Spot on Frank, been some amazing escapes from Wilson

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:48 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I feel a bit sorry for Michael Georgiou it's looking a likely 10-0 loss to Robertson with the way the match is going.

Finished 10-1,so Georgiou wasn't bageled,mind you Luo Honghao the Chinese player might be he's 9-0 down to Shaun Murphy,been very one-sided judging by the fact Honghao's highest frame total is 33,4 centuries for Murphy so he's evidently in good form.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:54 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I sometimes like games like this because it's like a chess game.

They're the best matches.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:55 pm

Rodneyyouplonker wrote:Spot on Frank, been some amazing escapes from Wilson

And Wilson wins - I'm glad, as I love it when the lesser known players come through in a tournament as big as this.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:57 pm

Plenty to look forward to tomorrow.

10am: Selby begins
2.30pm: Ronnie on
Evening: Burnley on Sky

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:00 pm

Well Frank I reckon that decider between Wilson and Brecel one of the most exciting games since Taylor v Davis 1985.....
What safety play was that ... the setting and getting out of snookers... 1st class.
Tactical Snooker at its very best.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:17 pm

Bosscat wrote:Well Frank I reckon that decider between Wilson and Brecel one of the most exciting games since Taylor v Davis 1985.....
What safety play was that ... the setting and getting out of snookers... 1st class.
Tactical Snooker at its very best.

Absolutely pal. When the reds were bunched up at the bottom of the table, I still expected a re-rack, even though Brecel was something like 30 points clear.

All of this, and Ronnie hasn't even broke off yet! What a game.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:05 pm

The escape Wilson made from behind the green, on the first attempt, with side, almost dead weight but still safe, across the table twice, through four colours was one of the best shots I’ve ever seen.

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:28 pm

Ronnie 9-8 to the amateur James Cahill, one more frame for a famous victory.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:43 pm

A shame Ronnie is out but fair play to Cahill. Comes across as a very normal level-headed chap and deserves to go through.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:54 pm

Is Ronnie p1ssed?

slw · Post by **slw** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:03 pm

[quote="FactualFrank"]Is Ronnie p1ssed?[/quote

aye he doesnt look too clever.

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:19 pm

Cracking comeback from Dott, Bingham was 8-1 up after first session, now 9-8 Bingham looking like 9-9. Great stuff, hope Dott does it, good player to watch.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:44 pm

Bingham squeaking through 10-9,talk about nearly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Just glancing at the scores and apart from the Robertson and Murphy matches,all the rest have been keenly fought affairs.

You have to wonder if Ronnie will jack it in now,he doesn't look to be motivated anymore.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:45 pm

Probably the best come back ever.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:49 pm

tiger76 wrote:You have to wonder if Ronnie will jack it in now,he doesn't look to be motivated anymore.

Ronnie doesn't like the BBC coverage. Look at him when it's the ITV or Eurosport, he has more bants with them. He's also now on the commentating coverage with them. He doesn't need the money. He'll pack comps like this in.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:32 pm

Cracking match involving Trump. Currently 8-8.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:47 pm

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed May 01, 2019 3:06 pm

It's been a good tournament so far and looks extremely open.

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Thu May 02, 2019 12:22 am

David Gilbert has really impressed me, watched him against Williams and it was like watching Ronnie at times, just had that aura about him, then come through a tough challenge against K. Wilson. G. Wilson also very impressive but surely it has to Trump-Higgins final? Although I’m wanting Gilbert from now on just because of the way he played against Williams, really was top notch snooker. Going to be great to watch.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu May 02, 2019 10:25 am

Seems to be the year of the comeback,first Tiger now perhaps John Higgins,would be his 1st triumph since 2011.

I think he's the only one remaining who's actually won a WC,that experience could prove helpful in getting him over the line.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu May 02, 2019 10:28 am

I was impressed Kevin Bridges got so far.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu May 02, 2019 10:38 am

tiger76 wrote:Seems to be the year of the comeback,first Tiger now perhaps John Higgins,would be his 1st triumph since 2011.

I think he's the only one remaining who's actually won a WC,that experience could prove helpful in getting him over the line.

It's not really a comeback though. He reached the final the last two years.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu May 02, 2019 10:48 am

Also, the last time he won it was the year Judd Trump exploded onto the scene, who he beat in the final. So it'd be great to see those two in the final again.

Though, tbh, i kinda want to see Wilson and Gilbert in the final. 37 and 33 years old. Between then before this year they only played in the world championship 5 times and only won 1 match (Gilbert in 2012) and now they're both in the semi-finals.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu May 02, 2019 1:20 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:It's not really a comeback though. He reached the final the last two years.

True but he didn't win,bit like Tiger who has been finishing high in majors,but not closing the deal until Augusta.

If Higgins can win this year he'll go level with Ronnie on 5 wins each,believe me to these guys,stats like that matter.

Still hard to see any of them equalling or bettering Hendry's 7 Crucible titles.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat May 04, 2019 5:21 pm

15-15 between Higgins and Gilbert, so far. First to 17. Going all the way, here!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat May 04, 2019 5:23 pm

FactualFrank wrote:15-15 between Higgins and Gilbert, so far. First to 17. Going all the way, here!

Cracking frame this one Frank

Rodneyyouplonker · Post by **Rodneyyouplonker** » Sat May 04, 2019 5:35 pm

Great stuff, Fair play Higgins he just doesn’t know when he’s beaten, deserves a decider this one.