Snooker UK Championship

[FactualFrank]

Well done Nigel Bond for becoming the oldest person to qualify for the Quarter-Finals since 1980 aged 54.

The quality of snooker from both wasn't great, but he did well to hold himself together and get over the winning line with a final frame decider against Gary Wilson.

He also beat Judd Trump in the previous round.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Wilson coming back to the table at the end . I know Robertson got 4 snookers yesterday but that’s just ridiculous.

[slw]

Quite a few shocks.
Been a good tournament so far
Even ding has finally found his best form.
Tough to pick a winner. Had a small wager on Higgins but needs to up his game or else he'll be out as well.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Like to see Ding win it, my favourite player behind Ronnie, but it’s up for grabs now.

[FactualFrank]

Wilson coming back to the table at the end . I know Robertson got 4 snookers yesterday but that’s just ridiculous.

I thought it was a bit unprofessional really, and he was just being a sore loser.

I'd like Bond to win it, but know it's not realistic. Happy for Ding to win it.

[yTib]

Wilson coming back to the table at the end . I know Robertson got 4 snookers yesterday but that’s just ridiculous.

it was proper toys out the pram stuff.

and his hair is even more ridiculous than robertson's.

[Bosscat]

it was proper toys out the pram stuff.

and his hair is even more ridiculous than robertson's.

I thought a Catterpiller was crawling up the back of his head ... this was last year

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[Rodneyyouplonker]

it was proper toys out the pram stuff.

and his hair is even more ridiculous than robertson's.

Hahaha how did I forget to mention his hair, disgraceful going on national tv like that.

[FactualFrank]

Stevens did well last night to take Selby out. Hoping Bond can cause another upset this evening.

[slw]

Nigel Bond -the man with the golden cue, im sure his opponents have been shaken not stirred by his performances. Sorry couldnt resist.

[Bosscat]

Nigel Bond -the man with the golden cue, im sure his opponents have been shaken not stirred by his performances. Sorry couldnt resist.

At least you didn't use the John Parrott reference for "Mr Bond" - - - - - 00147........

[FactualFrank]

Not looking good for Higgins.

Although I'd prefer Yan to get through and mix it up a bit.

[slw]

At least you didn't use the John Parrott reference for "Mr Bond" - - - - - 00147........

classic john parrot.

[slw]

Not looking good for Higgins.

not looking good at all.

[Quickenthetempo]

Everytime I switch it on the snooker has been absolute rubbish, so I keep turning it back off.

Let's hope it improves

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Who’s watching Bond, Nigel Bond vs Allen tonight then?

[FactualFrank]

I like Dennis Taylor but I do wonder if Betway pay him extra each time he mentions "Betway UK Championship."

[yTib]

i want nigel bond to lose if anything so i don't have to hear any more of the tortured 'james bond' comparisons.

yes, his last name is bond. jesus.

and somebody please, PLEASE, tell ken doherty that he is just fuucking awful.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

i want nigel bond to lose if anything so i don't have to hear any more of the tortured 'james bond' comparisons.

yes, his last name is bond. jesus.

and somebody please, PLEASE, tell ken doherty that he is just fuucking awful.

Somebody needs a shag, you miserable get.

[FactualFrank]

Who’s watching Bond, Nigel Bond vs Allen tonight then?

I see Mark Allen's nickame is Pistol. Should Nigel's be Nigel 'Golden Gun' Bond?

[yTib]

Somebody needs a shag, you miserable get.

well you're half right.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

It’s going all the way. 5-5.

[yTib]

bbc coverage just gets worse every season.

• the instance of showing every shot from the viewpoint of the pocket which leads to...
• a complete ignorance of the cue-ball
• an obsession with action replays
• annoying and unnecessary graphics

the director clearly has no interest in or knowledge of snooker. even when cued about the important aspect of the next shot by commentary they concentrate purely on the pot. then, ironically, a certain amount of direction is delegated to the commentators and it is at the expense of the action. i swear dennis taylor thinks people tune in to watch him. him and doherty should be pelted with cabbages.

JUST SHOW ME THE TABLE.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Not watched much of it, just flicked it on and seen Ding is 5-2 up looking like 6-2 and booking his place in the final.

[FactualFrank]

Not watched much of it, just flicked it on and seen Ding is 5-2 up looking like 6-2 and booking his place in the final.

Yeah I missed that match, but as I won't be watching any of MOTD, I hope this one goes to the final frame.

[FactualFrank]

Final evening of the final day, time!

Hoping for a Ding 10-9 win.

[slw]

earlier this week ding was available at around 40/1 to this win. His price soon came in when the rocket and trump got knocked out. I was so tempted to back him

[Rodneyyouplonker]

The last Major of the decade,

[FactualFrank]

earlier this week ding was available at around 40/1 to this win. His price soon came in when the rocket and trump got knocked out. I was so tempted to back him

It's always the way. I must admit, I didn't fancy Ronnie to win it, but I did expect the likes of Higgins or Trump to get to the final.

[FactualFrank]

I think Maguire needed to win that frame. I can't see Ding giving the lead up now.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Wouldn’t mind seeing a comeback for Maguire, just to see a final frame decider, you just can’t beat it. I’m going to stick my neck and say it’s going to happen.

[FactualFrank]

I'll go for 10-7.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Well done Ding, hope he keeps this form up and sure there will be plenty more.

[yTib]

ding could go down as the greatest player never to win the world champs.

i hope not. and what a gracious and lovely young man.

[Rodneyyouplonker]

Ronnie through to next round of Scottish Open in 30 minutes haha. Beats Cahill 4-0.