by TheRocket » 22 Jan 2017 Read
cant believe im saying it but both missing balls and things getting twitchy and scrappy definitely favours Ronnie in this match lol. not many times you see this.
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by Cheshire Cat » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Hendry a little overcritical of Joe there. I know what he means, but that red he attempted was extremely difficult.
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by eraserhead » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Damien
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by Iranu » 22 Jan 2017 Read
There are definitely aspects of Ronnie's game that have (sorry for using the word) declined in the last year or so though, and I will maintain that regardless of how many people disagree with me. His positional play, pack splitting and safety have all gotten worse, although his safety has improved again in recent months.
As a counter to that his temperament and "matchplay" (ugh) have improved.
Be nice to see Ronnie close the match out with a couple of big breaks - they've been lacking today.
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by Alex0paul » 22 Jan 2017 Read
That is ridiculous
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by Iranu » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Back to the game, how often do we see it, a player is 4+ frames behind and they start playing great stuff, only to start missing easy balls again once they get within touching distance. I can only imagine how frustrating that must feel.
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by eraserhead » 22 Jan 2017 Read
IF Ronnie wins I'm looking forward to watching his next tournament, he won the this last year not to dissimilar and then played fantastic at the welsh.
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by masterdoctorgenius » 22 Jan 2017 Read
both have cases to not be in the tournament anymore. perry was technically out, ronnie virtually.
the winner should share his cheque with Wenbo/Barry
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by Andre147 » 22 Jan 2017 Read
eraserhead wrote:IF Ronnie wins I'm looking forward to watching his next tournament, he won the this last year not to dissimilar and then played fantastic at the welsh.
German Masters, satring on the 1st of February. He has fond memories of the place, where his career revived.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Iranu wrote:SnookerFan wrote:
He didn't play badly in all of them. For example, he only lost by the odd frame to Trump, who had to play well to beat him.
That's a fair point. And again I'm pretty sure I made a similar point at the time.
I still don't think he's played well today despite his lead. He hasn't been dreadful but he'd be losing to a Trump/Higgins/Selby right now.
I just feel he's more of a complete player now. Before, he'd be at his best or at his worst. No in between.
I don't like him as a person, I never will. I've just always respected hus ability. Annoying though I find the BBC worship, I just can't understand people, fans of his or otherwise, who act like he's going to lose every time he misses a shot.
Probably my problem, not others.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Jan 2017 Read
masterdoctorgenius wrote:strange this tip saga
yesterday it felt great, today not so?!?!
He played with no expectatiob yesterday, I guess.
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by mantorok » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Why is he called the gentleman?
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by eraserhead » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Andre147 wrote:eraserhead wrote:IF Ronnie wins I'm looking forward to watching his next tournament, he won the this last year not to dissimilar and then played fantastic at the welsh.
German Masters, satring on the 1st of February. He has fond memories of the place, where his career revived.
Fantastic tournament, only problem is not enough televised matches.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Jan 2017 Read
mantorok wrote:Why is he called the gentleman?
No other reason than Gentleman Joe sounds goof, I guess.
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by mantorok » 22 Jan 2017 Read
masterdoctorgenius wrote:both have cases to not be in the tournament anymore. perry was technically out, ronnie virtually.
the winner should share his cheque with Wenbo/Barry
That's the funniest thing you've ever said on this forum.
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by Alex0paul » 22 Jan 2017 Read
That shot sums it up
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by Andre147 » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Joke of a shot from Perry there.
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by mantorok » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Ronnie in full choke mode.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Jan 2017 Read
eraserhead wrote:Andre147 wrote:eraserhead wrote:IF Ronnie wins I'm looking forward to watching his next tournament, he won the this last year not to dissimilar and then played fantastic at the welsh.
German Masters, satring on the 1st of February. He has fond memories of the place, where his career revived.
Fantastic tournament, only problem is not enough televised matches.
Yeah, German Masters has always been a weird one that way.
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by eraserhead » 22 Jan 2017 Read
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by Andre147 » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Ronnie's a joke too.
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by Alex0paul » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Both times O'Dullivan reached the final as defending champion he lost 10-9.
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by Cheshire Cat » 22 Jan 2017 Read
It pleases me when Virgo gets hushed up, just like that. O'Sullivan isn't immune from pressure.
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by mantorok » 22 Jan 2017 Read
Alex0paul wrote:Both times O'Dullivan reached the final as defending champion he lost 10-9.
O'Dullivan.....That's brilliant.
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